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Presidents Column - June 2009

George D. Honeywell

Let’s talk safety this month. I have noticed our General Meetings mostly consist of “older” members. As time goes by, the muscles and reflexes diminish, and slow to the point that we need to be extra aware when we go to the field and stream. Those slippery rocks in the woods, fields and streams are merciless and the logs we have to step over just get higher and awfully grabby. Old bones mend slow, so let’s be careful out there. I have spent a lot of time in the remote Colorado wilderness, most often alone, and I am seriously considering one of the new emergency locating devices for my next adventure. The thought for this month came to me after my 5-year old grandson fell 19” (I measured it) off a backyard water slide and fractured his elbow. It just goes to show, it doesn’t take much.

Top Stories

  • For the Good of the Association
    A Father’s Day fishing tournament will be held Sunday, June 21st at Peace Valley Park for kids ages 5 to 15.

    Anyone interested in becoming a Hunter Education Instructor please contact us and we will get the information on the Instructor’s course for you.

    Hunter safety at MTFGFA is set for June 23, 25, 27; lunch is provided on the 27th.  Sign up on the game commission website.

  • Building Committee
    George D. Honeywell

We met on the 19th and made the following decisions. The Clubhouse will use propane for the heating, kitchen, fireplace and the tankless water heater. We laid out the required electric devices, phone jacks and cable locations (cable is for future use if needed).

Pricing is ongoing, John Burke will do the layout heating and air conditioning system, George Honeywell will meet with an Electrical Engineer to get the electric drawings done. The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 16.

  • Pamphlet
    George D. Honeywell

I am having some problems with the email transmission of the newsletter due to spam restrictions with certain internet providers, but hope to have them resolved soon.

  • Membership
    Libby and Matt Bauman

$305 was received last month, bringing the total from membership dues to $6,865 for the year.  Membership procedure:  A prospective member will be interviewed by the committee; if favorable, they present to the body at the next general meeting; if favorable, they will attend orientation the following Sunday and receive a red (probationary) card, which is good for one year.  Entire process should not exceed five weeks.  Membership fees are paid on the normal schedule – regardless of probationary period.

  • Fishing Reports
    Bob Meas

    Kids Rodeo was May 9th; 12 kids caught brookies and browns, 11 caught their limit.  Stream is still open to all members.

  • Game
    George D. Honeywell

Turkey hunting seems to have been slow in some areas this spring, a lot of gobblers were henned up yet as the season started and progressed.

  • Forestry
    John Irvine

    A question was raised on firewood permits.  Dave Kohn made a motion to reinstate the permit program; seconded by Ken Liester.  Approved.  Permits are $50 for 30 days.  Areas will be reviewed at the next work party.

  • Archery
    George D. Honeywell

    We had 25 shooters at the April shoot. Some new targets will need to be purchased; the Archery Committee will produce a list for approval.

  • Shoots
    Jim Erb

    No report

  • Ranges
    Phil Fachet

    Both ranges are in good condition.

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

    The April meeting had nine clubs in attendance.  Bird hunt raffle tickets are available.  Still need kids 14-17 for conservation camp for information go to www.NCSCS.com. Those interested must register before July.

    Federation tickets are still available for the Wild Wings ½ day Bird Hunt (pheasants & chuckars) for $10.

    The April 9th meeting had nine clubs in attendance.  Herons are on the upswing.  Still need kids 14-17 for conservation camp; June 21-27 or July 5-11 in Northampton.  No meetings in July and August.

 

  • Public Relations
    William Baldwin

No report.

  • Work Parties
    Gary Erbe

    The next scheduled work party is June 21 at 8:00am.

    Gary wants to clean up wood pile by sand mound at this month’s work party. George will look into a chipper.

  • 50/50 and Membership Drawings

    There were (2) cash prizes in the 50/50. The member whose number was drawn was not present, so the membership drawing will be worth $30 next month.

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