Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chapter of the IWLA

Website Workshop
2026-08-19 17:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Chapterhouse
Need help with the website? IT Committee members will be available before the Dinner Meeting to help..

Summer Biathlon Practice
2026-08-22 07:30 - 09:00, 2026-09-12 07:30 - 09:00 | MD
Practice is open to members 12 years and older, and sponsored guests. Fee: $2 per session for members and $5 for non-members. Text Steve Escholtz 240-472-6512 for info.

Junior Rifle Practice
2026-08-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | R&P Range, 20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States
Five brief fundamentals of rifle shooting from any position
(from NRA rifle training handbook)

Aim
Position cheek comfortably but securely on the stock and get a good view through the peep sights with the front sight centered in the back sight and the target centered on the front sight. Focus of the eye should be on the front sight once the target is centered.
Breath Control
Breathing in and out will cause the rifle to rise and fall as the chest rises and falls. Once the aim is good, take a breath and let it halfway out. Briefly pause the exhale to take the shot.
Hold Control
You won’t be able to hold absolutely still even if you have paused your breath. If your cheek is solid on the stock, the view through the sights won’t be changing, only the part of the target that you’re seeing. Quickly spend some time getting used to the movement of the gun in your position so you can anticipate the best moment to squeeze the trigger.
Trigger Control
Don’t jerk the trigger back when you’re ready to take the shot. You’ll move the gun that way. Gently squeeze it and allow the shot to be a little bit of a surprise when it goes off. The triggers on your rifles are very nice and don’t take a lot of effort.
Follow Through
When the shot is complete, don’t intentionally move off the target. Intend to continue being still after the shot, otherwise there’s a temptation to start moving before the shot even goes off. Be thinking about how you’re going to do it again and get ready to aim the next shot.

Board of Governors Meeting (7:00pm-10pm+)
2026-08-26 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Chapterhouse
Attendance at Board of Governors (BoG) meetings is required for chapter officers and board members
BoG meetings are also open to chapter members in good standing (current annual dues are paid)
If a Zoom connection is in place, those eligible to use it will be contacted directly with that information

Next Month's Newsletter Articles Due
2026-08-28 17:00, 2026-09-25 17:00 | Offsite, MD, United States
Newsletter articles are due to the chapter’s Corresponding Secretary
Submit as MS Word or text files by the end of today to Janet Lamkin at: Newsletter.BCC.IWLA@gmail.com
If your article contains photos, please submit hem as separate files if possible

3D Archery Course open to members and guests
2026-08-29 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Archery Range / Gardens / Greenhouse, 20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States
3D Archery Course is open. https://bcciwla.org/b-cc-iwla-test-archery/

Trapper Education and Certification
2026-08-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Chapterhouse
Trapper training class at the Chapter House. Attendees will be taught by experts with years of experience. Become certified as a Trapper as part of the Maryland Advanced Hunter Education program.
It is important to follow all of the instructions in the registration link (see below).This includes reading the Welcome Letter and using the QR code to download and print the Maryland Trapper Ed Workbook which needs to be filled out ahead of time as part of the training. The Maryland Trapper Student Manual is also downloadable as an aid to do so.

R&P Range Early Closure
2026-08-29 12:00 - 16:00 | R&P Range, 20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States
The R&P range will close to non-range officers at 12:00 noon today.

Troop 496 Welcome back to Scouting Picnic
2026-08-30 18:00 - 23:00 | Chapterhouse
Picnic at the Grill Pavilion

Troop 496 Meeting
2026-08-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Chapterhouse
Meeting at the Chapter House 7PM – 9PM

Troop 2027G
2026-08-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Chapterhouse
Troop 2027G meeting in the BOG room of Chapter House

Opening Day Dove Shoot
2026-09-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Hunting Areas, 20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States
Check in at the table on Izaak Walton Way when you head into the property. (9:00am – 3:00pm)
Please be sure to register to hunt through our website by the night before September 1.

Opening Day Picnic
2026-09-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Chapterhouse
Celebrate the opening of dove hunting with a picnic at the Chapter House. Contacts: Shannon Novak, snovak516@gmail.com or Jerry Murray, jerrym5@comcast.net

Chapterhouse Cleanup (Closed 9am-Noon)
2026-09-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Chapterhouse
Chapterhouse Cleanup:
B-CC Member, the chapterhouse will be closed in the morning for its monthly cleaning & dusting just in time for the following Wednesday’s dinner meeting. Great opportunity to earn volunteer hours.
remember to sign up at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DACAA28A7F8C25-51060445-monthly

New and Prospective Members Orientation Tour
2026-09-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Chapterhouse
Tour is open to those exploring membership or just interested what we do. Meet at the Chapter House. For info contact Christine at: christineakcp@comcast.net or 301 938-9773. Please signup for the tour using the signup genius link below.

Troop 496 Camping at the Campground
2026-09-25 09:00 - 23:30 | Campground
Camping and a Merit Badge Fair weekend.

Troop 496 Camping at the Campground
2026-09-26 00:30 - 23:30, 2026-09-27 00:30 - 17:00 | Chapterhouse

National Hunting & Fishing Day
2026-09-26 - 2026-09-27 | 20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States

Fall Biathlon Practice
2026-09-26 07:30 - 09:00 | MD

Muzzleloader Sight-In Day
2026-09-26 09:00 - 16:00 | R&P Range, 20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States
Sight-in your muzzleloader at the R&P range starting at 9:00 AM.

Fall Biathlon Practice
2026-10-03 07:00 - 09:00 | MD
Early start! Practice is open to members 12 years and older, and sponsored guests. Fee: $2 per session for members and $5 for non-members. Text Steve Escholtz 240-472-6512 for info.

Fall Cleanup Day & Picnic (8:30am-3pm)
2026-10-03 08:30 - 15:00 | Chapterhouse

Pack 773 Camping near Chapter House
2026-10-03 09:00 - 23:30 | Chapterhouse
Scout campout near Chapter House with access to bathrooms.

Bianchi Pistol Match
2026-10-10 09:00 - 16:00 | R&P Range, 20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States
Starting at 9:00 AM. Shoot multiple strings using four styles of handguns: Rimfire semiautomatic & revolver, plus centerfire semiautomatic & revolver.
