Earl Sheets - PSTC Life Member

I began shooting trap at Peoria Skeet and Trap Club in the early 1970’s.  When I became a member, I didn’t just join the club, I “adopted” it.  Not one to sit back, accustomed to supervising huge construction jobs, I volunteered, made suggestions, and worked on projects and issues.

In the 70’s, I was instrumental in organizing the college shoot which was sponsored by Bradley University.  I took off from work the week of the shoot every year and spent that time doing whatever needed to be done to make the shoot successful.

I have served many terms on the Board over the past 35 years.  Having shot competitively both skeet and trap, I have been able to address issues fairly for both sports keeping the best interests of the entire Club in mind.

In addition to terms on the Peoria Skeet and Trap Club Board, I also served as President three times.  I also served two terms as State Director from the Central Zone.  I have spent endless hours on big projects and daily operations of the Club, including working behind the counter and cleaning the kitchen.

Every summer finds me wrapped up in the trap league, shooting on at least one team and helping out with anything that needs to be done.

For me, it’s always been about my love for the shooting sports and for this club.  I’ve helped promote our Club by working at booths at gun shows or just talking up the Club at the local coffee shop.  Recently, I became involved in “Youth Shooting” by instructing and helping raise funds to keep the program affordable for the kids. (Recorded in 2014)