Milford Township
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Presidents Column - January 2009

George D. Honeywell
Elections have taken place with only (1) change in Director’s column as you see on the contacts page.

Please check the event’s schedule for the coming months and come out to help and or participate. One item for the kids and adults alike, is the Bluebird nesting box construction day in February. You need to make reservations for this event as space is limited and fills up quickly.

Everyone knows these are tough economic times and we need to thank our Treasurer Dennis Young for his proactive work with our investment group to keep any losses to a minimum.

A reminder that membership renewals must be in by January 31, 2009. You can come to a meeting or send them in by mail.

Please have a safe and joyous Holiday season.

Top Stories

  • For the Good of the Association

The Bluebird nesting box building workshop and seminar willbe held on Saturday February 14th , 2009 at the Clubhouse. Each box can be constructed from (1) 1” x 6” x 6’ piece of cedar or white or yellow pine, for reservations or material donations please contact Bob Meas @ 267-718-5886. All participants receive (1) box, any remaining boxes are donated to Milford Township to be placed in one of the parks.

We are continuing the discussion on the “Will” of the Club. At the December meeting the question was raised if we had included keeping the ranges open in the list of conditions for the donation of the property to the Milford Township. This item will be discussed at the Director’s meeting on December 23rd.

People are finding our new website (www.milfordstraightshooter.com) even though it is not yet published. We have had a hit for a membership request.

Bill Baldwin had hip surgery and will be sent a fruit basket.

Dennis Young’s son-in-law is working on a video of and for the Club, we look forward to seeing this when completed.

  • Building Committee
    Chester Dotts

The next meeting will be scheduled in early January.

  • Membership
    Libby and Matt Bauman

$8,785.00 has been turned in to date.

(1) New member was voted in and (3) applications for membership were presented for action by the Membership Committee.

  • Fishing
    Bob Meas

Fall trout is open. The 2009 trout stockings will come from state-raised fish, there will be fewer yet better fish.

Salt water continues to produce stripers for now.

  • Forestry
    John Irvine

    Several problem trees and limbs have been removed with more clean up of the grounds scheduled.

  • Archery
    George D. Honeywell

    The United Bowhunters of Pennsylvania (UBP) renewal is due. A motion was made, seconded, and the vote approved to renew.

    There will be a work party schedule in January for target repairs.

  • Shoots
    George D. Honeywell

    The Club was asked to purchase salt-free hams for the Spring Shoot.

  • Ranges
    Chester Dotts/Phil Fachet/Mike Kollar

    The ranges are in good shape and being used.

    After continued discussion on the minimum age requirements and firearm caliber for use by our Junior Members on the ranges, a motion was made that “No one under the age of 10 is permitted on our ranges. Shooters ages 10 and 11 are permitted on the rifle and pistol ranges with .22 caliber rimfire firearms only.” The motion was seconded and approved by a vote of 19 -2 with 4 abstentions. All of the other range rules remain in full effect. This will be entered into the range rules.

  • PA Federation of Sportsman’s Clubs
    Dennis O. Young/Phil Fachet

    There are (2) slots open for participants for the 2009 Conservation Camp. We have one party interested pending when the event is scheduled.

    The PA elk hunt was quite successful with some nice elk being killed. 45 permits will be available for 2009.

    A reminder that both male and female pheasants may be taken in the Special Regulations area.

    The State is working on “Point of Sales” hunting licenses for 2009/2010. This will allow hunters to present their driver’s license to the issuing agent and the new machines will spit out your license. You can also get your licenses online @ www.pgc.state.pa.us/

    Reminder to call PennDot for any road kills on state roads.

  • 50/50 and Membership Drawings

    There were (2) prizes for the 50/50 drawing (turkey and $5.00). $24.00 went to the treasury.

    Joe Nosal woke up in time to win the membership drawing. This drawing is a $5.00 drawing for members present at the general membership meeting. If the member is not present the money is accrued to the next month, or months, until someone wins. In December numbers are drawn until there is a winner. Starting in 2009 the December drawing will only include members present.