Milford Township
Fish, Game, and Forestry Association


The Straight Shooter

News

Presidents Column -- December 2010/January 2011  

George D. Honeywell

 It is sad to report the loss of long time Club Member Barry Groh who was tragically shot and killed on the opening day of the antlered deer season. Most of us have followed this event on the news but I am sure many did not know Barry was a Club Member. The Club sends it’s condolences to Barry’s wife and children.

We wish a safe and meaningful Christmas and New Year to all of the Club members and their families.

For the Good of the Association

The Club Officer’s and Director’s elections have been completed with no changes, the Officer’s remain as is and the 2009/2010 Director’s have accepted another 2 year term for 2011/2012.

The gun raffle will take place from Feb.1st-28th and March 1st and 2nd, the following note will be sent with the gun raffle tickets.

Dear Member, find enclosed three tickets for the 2011 raffle.  As this is a major fund raiser for the club, please make every effort to sell or purchase the three tickets.  Return tickets stubs and proceeds using the enclosed envelope.  If you need more tickets, please call me at (215) 538-2946.  Thank you, sincerely, Martin Snyder – Secretary, Milford Township Fish, Game & Forestry Association.

In addition to the events on the schedule we again will be represented at the Calvary Church outdoor Expo in Souderton, the Spring Shoot is tentatively set for April 10th, the kids Fish Rodeo on May 7th and the Hunter’s Ed course June 21st, 23rd, 25th. There may be a second Hunter’s Ed course later in the year, please follow the newsletters for further information.

 Remember guests any come to the Club but must be accompanied by a member, both must sign in and the guest must pay the $10.00 fee for each of the (3) allowed visits. No guests are allowed in November and December.

There is an answering machine/service on the Club phone (215-538-7875) now, please feel free to call and leave a message if you need to contact us or call me at one of the numbers on the inside of the front cover, we are here to help.

George D. Honeywell

Building Committee

We are moving ahead on the new clubhouse, the latest progress is we have the wall panels and trusses set and the 2”x4” roof framing has been installed. We will proceed with the sheathing of the gable trusses and installation of the fascias and rake boards to get ready for the metal roofing. We are working on the building at least (1) day every weekend, we had a good crowd when we set the trusses but the remaining weekends have seen the same 4-5 people. I send emails out every week to note which day we will be working but that only reaches 1/3 of the Members. If you can help please call for the information of which day we are working. My numbers are in the bulletin.

George D. Honeywell

 Pamphlet

Any Member that would like to add something to the newsletter can do so by sending me an email @ bonefish@ptd.net or send it to the Club.

The bi-monthly newsletter can be viewed on the Club website www.milfordstraightshooter.com

If you know of anyone that would like to advertise in the newsletter let us know and we will contact them.

George D. Honeywell

 Membership

(3) New members were voted in at the December meeting.

Libby and Matt Bauman

 Fishing Reports

We had reports of good striper fishing in November.

John Burke

Game

Several members killed deer, we have not retrieved the Club property harvest reports from the sign in boxes yet but will make a report in a future newsletter.

George D. Honeywell

Forestry

There is more timber down and available for firewood, please contact the Club or President George Honeywell and we will get you in touch with the Forestry Chairman.

Paul Wassum

 Archery

The Club voted to renew the UBP membership for 2011. The Shoots will resume in March.

George D. Honeywell

 Shoots

The Fall Shoot was better than expected. We thank all those members and non-members who came out and participated.

Jim Erb

 Ranges

Both ranges are in good shape. Shooters have been using and leaving the benches on the pistol range, it is fine to take them from under the overhang to use down the range but you MUST put them back to protect them the weather.

Phil Fachet

 PA Federation of Sportsman’s Clubs

Meeting held on November 11.  Baiting for deer is still a problem.  Fund raising raffle will be held January 1 thru 30 - $10,000 in cash prizes.  Each $10 dollar ticket gets 2 four digit numbers.  See PSFC.org or talk to Dennis.

Dennis Young

 Public Relations

William Baldwin has resigned from this committee to pursue other interests. We thank Bill for all he has done for the Club during his membership.

George Honeywell

Work Parties

There will be no work parties in January and February.

Gary Erbe

Activities

None

John Burke

50/50 and Membership Drawings

There were (2) cash prizes awarded in the 50/50 drawing and Member #192 was awarded $60.00 as the lucky winner of the Membership drawing.

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