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July 2017 Newsletter

MAD RIVER CLUB’S NEWSLETTER

JULY 2017

P.O BOX 171 PULASKI, NEW YORK 13142-0171

PHONE 315-387-5788

                                 CALENDAR 0F UPCOMING EVENTS:

                             Next Club Meeting: Friday, August 11th (BOD starts at 6:30, general mtg at 8:00).

                             Reminder: there is a trapshoot before each meeting so come early and have some fun

                             Annual MRC Archery Shoot will be July 22 and 23rd

                                            MRC Family Picnic will be July 30th.

                             Roads and Trails workday will be Saturday, August 5th details below

                             Annual 4-Wheeler weekend will be August 19th. Reservations by Aug 11th

                            MRC August Archery Shoot will be August 26 and 27th

GENERAL MTG: Meeting was called to order by Dave Dano at 8:04.

ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERSHIP: The following individuals were placed on the 30-day review list: Matthew Collins sponsor Craig Chesbro, Robert Walczyk Jr. sponsor Harry Perkins, Jason Vickery sponsor Chris Conway, Jonny Boenning sponsor Chris Conway, and Cliff Young sponsor Jack Keach

The following individuals are moving to the permanent waiting list: Robert Jewell sponsor Craig Chesbro, and Richard Fien sponsor Curtis Conklin.

 

SICK AND AILING:

 

Bob Munski had a hernia operation

 

Joe Iauco had cataract surgery

 

Lori Vezendy’s father passed away. The clubs thoughts and prayers go out to Lori’s family.

 

As a member learns of someone who is sick or someone has passed, please contact the following:

Brian Dano at 315-243-1994

Or: Leave message at 625-7331 with Charlene

Or: E-mail bdns@ymail.com

Or: E-mail c-dano@hotmail.com

 

Also, if any member knows of a deceased member from last year, please let the board know so we can get there names on the plaque in the clubhouse. Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 

FAMILY PICNIC: Darien Brock has scheduled the Family Picnic for July 29th and 30th. The 29th will be a workday and the 30th will be the picnic. The trap shoot will start at around 8:00 am and go to around 11:00 Then we will have dinner and games afterwards. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please get your reservations in to Darien Brock before July 15th. Darien is asking that you call in your reservations at the number listed below. Please bring a dessert to pass. Darien is asking for help with manning the trap shoot scheduled for Sunday morning. He also needs help with the cooking. George Lane is helping with games but he could always use some help. ALSO Darien is asking for donations of door prizes or raffle items.

You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Schedule of events: 09:00 to 11:00 will be a trap shoot; Dinner will be around 1:00 pm with the annual awards to be presented at 2:00 pm.

 

Do to the cancellation of the awards banquet in April; the Annual Awards will presented at the Family Picnic.

 

4 WHEELER WEEKEND: It’s almost that time again when the club has its annual 4-wheeler weekend. Steve Corsette is running this event again and is cooking the chicken. Steve has asked that everyone bring a dish to pass and provide your own beverages. Please have your reservations in by August 11th so Steve can make sure we have enough chicken. Steve said the chicken dinners will be $5.00 a piece. Steve can be reached at phone: 315-623-9429 or email: captkidder@hotmail.com

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MRC WEBPAGE: A reminder to club members to subscribe to the webpage. There are no subscription fees. As a subscriber to the website you will automatically be sent an update message so you can be made aware of any club news updates. As I get information from the board between meetings I post it to the webpage.

 

Budget for 2018 The next year’s budget will be presented at next months meeting. There are some issues with lease lands that will be discussed at this meeting.

 

 

EDITORIAL: As newsletter editor I am beginning my request to all members to go paperless on the newsletter. I am shooting for January1st, 2018 to stop sending out the newsletter. I would very much like to see everyone use the website. The website contains a lot of club information along with the newsletters. Please note that the newsletters are archived on the website. If we were to go paperless this would save the club approximately $1000.00 a year in postage cost. I understand some people have reservations about using a computer but we need to make an effort to change. Remember the webpage is: madriverclub.com

 

ANNUAL GUN RAFFLE: The drawing will start September 1st 2017. All members, this is a major fundraiser for the club so we need to have all members participate. Tickets will be available at the June, July, and August meetings. UPDATE: Greg told the members that all tickets are out and the money or unsold tickets need to come back soon so we can keep track of our progress.

 

You can call Greg Masselli at 315-952-1624 or email gmaselli@comfortsystemsusa.com to request tickets to be mailed to you if you cannot attend a meeting. Please return all ticket stubs and checks to Greg by August 21st 2017. You can hand them in at a meeting or mail them to Greg at :

Mad River Club

P.O Box 53

Baldwinsville, NY 13027

 

Members with ticket sales of 30 or more will be entered into an independent drawing at the September meeting for a Savage Axis Scope package with choice of caliber in .270, 22-250, 25-06 or 7mm-08. Along with this, members who sold 30 or more tickets will get credit for their workday. Also, the member who sells the most tickets will receive a $250.00 gift certificate from Sharpshooters. If there is a tie the money will be split.

 

 

Oswego County Federation report: Chuck Parker said there are many items on the table for our representatives to consider. Please check out the Oswego County Federation website to gain information about some of the issues concerning sportsmen/sportswomen. Chuck said the federation is looking for people to become involved in the Federation. They have some openings that need to be filled. Also, Chuck reminded the club the Oswego County Fair is in August and he is looking for volunteers to man the Federation booth. If you want to man the booth please call 315-427-8316.

Charlie had a chance to be on hand to listen to Governor Cuomo speak about sportsman and the affairs of New York state conservation. The governor did say that sportsman are the best conservationist as they spend more time afield then most people. Not many bills affecting our sport have been acted on recently so we as sportsman need to push our legislators to step up and get these bills moving.

 

 

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

 

Workdays:

 

Roads and Trails workday scheduled for Saturday, August 5th. Tim Howell will be at the bridge at 09:00 am to make assignments.

 

Archery workday- Bill Killam needs help getting ready for the archery shoot. Please contact him if you can help. Please call Bill at 387-3350

 

HATS: Ken Creech is taking orders for hats

 

Bob Shelmindine needs help posting the Barclay property. Call Bob at 315-846-5054

 

There are plenty of workday opportunities this year. We need to clear brush back from the main roads, lawn mowing around the clubhouse, Painting and general cleanup. Please contact the appropriate chairman to set up your dates.

 

Dale Macklen (Build & ground chair) has sent out the following list of upcoming projects:

Painting: Front and rear porches, handicap ramp, shooting benches, and archery tower.

Building behind the garage needs to made weather tight to allow us to store clay targets.

Picnic tables need to be put out in the pavilion and checked for loose parts.

 

 

Reminder to all members to contact a committee chairman to set up workdays so you can have them make sure you get credit for the workday.

 

denniskammers@msn.com or they can text them to me at 315-437-0430

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Ralph Gregory is stepping down from lawn mowing duties so the club needs someone to take over to keep the grounds looking as good as it does. Please contact someone on the board if you can help with this duty.

 

 

Trap house: Gary Granger said there are 5 people so far on the trap committee. So far things are moving ahead to start a trap league next year.

 

WINDMILL PROJECT: The board presented what came out of the recent meeting with the windmill project. It appears that the town of Redfield has some zoning concerns and these will be addressed through legal means. The project is expected to move forward sometime in 2019 with the construction of the windmills. There are still questions to be answered such as right of way for transmission lines and zoning issues, so nothing is a sure thing yet. But the windmill people have assured the board that they are willing to work with the club so we can both use the property. They do not want to see us lose our lease of the lands. Please follow Facebook for any further updates from the club.

 

Security : If you want to set up a security workday please contact John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888. Please follow the website as it will be posted when the gates are open for vehicle traffic. May 1st is the target date but we need landowner permission before we open the gates to all traffic.

 

Archery Raffle: Bill Killam discussed the Archery Raffles. Up for raffle are a nice Matthews’s bow, a custom fishing rod, and a tree stand.

 

Hunter safety class: A class is being set up for August 19th. Please check the DEC website for information and homework needed to complete the class.

 

Change of Address: If you have a change of address, phone number, or email please let the club know. You can contact the newsletter editor Shawn Allen or the Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin. We have been having problems with being able to contact people.

 

Camp for Kids: Darien Brock said he has 7 kids set up for this year’s Camp for Kids, but needs people to send in their applications for next year. So far he has 4 kids on the waiting list for 2018. The applications are excepted as first come first served so please get your applications in early. DEC camp for kids applications are posted on the website under “applications”. He has asked that people interested in this great opportunity, fill it out and send it to him. You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Classifieds: The new website will allow me to post pictures of your items for sale. So if you want to post something, if possible send me a digital picture and I will post it on the website. (Shawn Allen email: kallen2@twcny.rr.com

Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen 315-591-3005 email kallen2@twcny.rr.com, Assistant Newsletter Editor Todd Brown 480-5193

Club Officers: President Dave Dano 625-7331; 1st VP Dick Palmer 882-3295, 2nd V.P. Gary Crawford 315-559-4174; Treasurer Brendan Hind 575-9285; Secretary Lori Venzendy; Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin 783-5455, Assistant Financial Secretary Ron McNitt 315-486-0525

 

Board Members: Jeffery Mosier 846-5612, Frank Hilliker 298-3004, Larry Yerdon 387-5140, Brian Dano 625-7331 cell 243-1994, Gary Daniels 488-5575, Bob Shelmidine 846-5054, Ralph Gregory 298-5171, Tim Howell 963-7330, Norm Draper, Ken Creech.

Committee Chairman: Building and Grounds Dale Macklen 315-387-5365, Camping Steve Casselbury 315-481-1496, Trails Tim Howell 963-7330 Work Day Dennis Kammers 315-437-0430, Security John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888, Entertainment Committee Lou McNett 387-5339

Archery Committee: Bill Killam 387-3350

Website of interest to MRC members; www.madriverclub.com, www.oswegocountyfederation.com, www.oswegcountysportsmensfoundation.com, www.nyscc.com

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NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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