INVITATION TO THE
2026 NORTH DAKOTA SHOOTING SPORTS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
&
AWARDS BANQUET
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Eagles, Valley City, ND
Please attend the annual membership meeting at 2:00 pm. Topics of discussion will include our junior shooting sports programs and other shooting sports programs around North Dakota and the USA.
The Eagles is located at 345 12th AVE NE, Valley City, ND.
Schedule of Events Saturday, January 24, 2026
Annual Membership Meeting (Eagles) __________________________ 2:00pm - 4:00 pm
Social Hour (Eagles) – cash bar _________________________________________ 5:30 pm
Dinner (Roast Beef & Chicken Breast, mashed potatoes, salad, & ice cream) ____ 6:30 pm
Annual Awards Presentations, Guest Speaker, HOF Ceremony________________ 7:30 pm
Guest Speakers – John Bickar
NDSSA HALL OF FAME INDUCTION – Neil Jensen
Lodging: GrandStay Hotel and Suites at 271 Winter Show Rd SW in Valley City, ND. Phone # 701-248-6977. AmericInn at 280 Winter Show Rd SW in Valley City, ND. Phone # 701-845-5551. Both offer free breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center and they are pet friendly.
Contacts: For additional details on the membership meeting, dinner, awards banquet, contact Garth Weber
701-330-3284 or
TICKET ORDER FORM - NDSSA BANQUET AND AWARDS CEREMONY
Ticker Order Form:
Adult(s) $35 each ___ ($40 at the door) Junior (s) $20 each ____
Please order tickets in advance before January 11th.
Make checks payable to NDSSA and mail them to:
Garth Weber
714 11th Street NW #6
Valley City ND 58072
Guest Speaker
John Bickar
John has been a shooting competitive precision pistol since he was 13 years old. John is originally from Canton, OH, but currently resides in Menlo Park, CA. John was the 2nd civilian to ever earn the classical “Triple Distinguished” (Service Pistol, Service Rifle, and International). John made the Presidents Pistol 100 at age 15, and at age 16 became Service Pistol distinguished and a 2600 club member. This makes him the youngest ever to earn the Service Pistol Distinguished badge. He holds High Master classifications in Indoor and Outdoor Precision pistol. He had a 22-year hiatus in shooting at Camp Perry, but after coming back he has won the Presidents 100 pistol match 3 times in a row (2023, 2024 & 2025).
Hall of Fame Inductee
Neil Jensen
We will be inducting Neil Jensen into the North Dakota Shooting Sports Hall of Fame and hope you can join us. Neil has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the shooting sports community. He is also the son of Edmond Jenson, USAF distinguished rifleman and NDSSA Hall of Fame member. We will recognize Neil’s efforts and commitment to improve the shooting sports from his home of Fargo, ND.
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Earned USAF Distinguished rifleman badge #200 in 1985.
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Holds High Master classifications in Across-the-course, long range and midrange rifle.
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He was a member of the Air Force Rifle team.
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Only father and son pair to hold USAF distinguished rifleman badges
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Coaches’ juniors or veteran competitors, alike when on the range.
If you have shot a High-Power rifle match in the state, you probably have spoken to Neil and competed against him. He is not only a great shooter but an even better competitor, helping other competitors when they are struggling. He also helps with any rifle issues such as M1 Garands, etc.
Other Stuff!
Silent Auction: For a CMP M1 Garand (Field Grade) and 200 rounds of 30-06 match grade ammo. The silent auction will start during the 2pm membership meeting and the winner will be announced at the conclusion of the evening awards banquet.
Pistol Clinic: The North Dakota Shooting Sports Association along with the MidwayUSA Foundation will host a Pistol Clinic on Sunday, January 25 at the Red River Range in West Fargo (9am – 5pm). This will be a great opportunity to hone your International and NRA Precision (Bullseye) pistol skills! The instructor will be John Bickar. There will be both classroom and range exercises… bring your equipment!! The MidwayUSA Foundation, through the North Dakota Shooting Sports Association, is helping to offset the cost of this clinic. Cost is $40 for Adults, Juniors Free, Lunch will be provided.
Preregistration Required! Please Contact Eric Pueppke at to register by Jan. 18th.