December 2011 Newsletter
There were 34 people present at the November Membership meeting. Support YOUR club!
The membership voted to name the annual Chili Cook-off as the Steve Stull Memorial Chili Cook-off.
When open trap is going on Sundays and Wednesday nights please do not use the benches on the rifle range back behind the 100 yard line.
When you come out to the club for any event, make sure you sign the membership book located inside of the back room of the club. The club by-laws require you as a member to sign the book at least 12 times per year.
Sad News
A member of more than 23 years, Steve Stull, was killed in a farming accident Monday November 7th, 2011. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steve’s family.
Election of Officers for 2012
Election of officers will take place on December 15, 2011 at the General Membership meeting. Please plan to attend. The nominees for office in 2012 are:
President: Art Bleau and Ryan Burch
Vice President: Doug Gilson and Richard Wallace
Treasurer: Donn Wobser
Secretary: Dennis Goodman and Scott Vorrath
Directors: Nick Bleau, Kristina Dickey, Scott Fox, Dale Happy, Gale Happy, John Kessler, Fred Kominek, Pat Motylinski,, Martin Okkerse, Jim Vincent Jr., Jim Vincent Sr., Scott Vorrath, Richard Wallace, William Weatherholt, and Terry Younglove.
New Years Eve Party December 31st
There will be a New Years Eve Party held December 31st starting at 7:00 PM at the Maybee Sportsman Club. The party will be hosted by Art Bleau and Doug Gilson. Contact Art Bleau @ 734-439-8306 for more information.
Varmint Shoot December 3rd
The Varmint Shoot will be held December 3rd at 10:00 AM. Sign in from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Center fire starts shooting @ 10:00 AM. Contact Tom Gray @ 734-439-1976, Dave Rochon @ 734-461-6090 or Dennis Sisung @ 734-654-9747 for more details.
Steak Roast and Christmas Party December 10th
Art Bleau, Doug Gilson and the Directors will host the December 10th Steak Roast and Christmas Party. Help is always needed. 120 steaks will be purchased for the next dinner. Santa will be here with a small gift for each of the children. There will be activities for the children and activities for the adults (50-50 Raffle and raffle for a prize). Bring a canned good(s) for the soup kitchen. A raffle ticket will be given for each can that is donated. The more you donate, the better the chances are for you to win. Everyone is invited out to have a good time. The November steak roast was hosted by Clyde and Paul Adkins and Martin Okkerse. 84 Dinners were sold at the November steak roast. Thanks to Clyde and Paul Adkins, Martin Okkerse, and all of the other helpers that made the November steak roast a success. For new members in the club, a steak roast is not hard to host or to help with and it is an easy way to get your work hours in. The cost of a Steak Dinner is $13.00. If you can host a Steak Roast or wish to help with one, please contact Dennis Williams @ 734-467-5282 and let him know that you would like to help out. If you are bringing a large group to the steak roast, contact Dennis Williams and let him know so that he may get extra steaks. Come out and support YOUR club!
MUCC District 2
The next meeting will be at Tri-County December 6. Contact John Kessler @ 734-697-3882 for more information.
4 Wheeler Raffle
Raffle tickets for the 4 wheeler are now available. There will be 3 prizes awarded. 1st prize will be the 4 wheeler. 2nd prize will be $200.00 and 3rd prize will be $150.00. All tickets will be drawn at 8:00 PM, December 31st at the Maybee Sportsman Club New Years Eve Party. Contact Art Bleau @ 734-439-8306 to get tickets to sell or if you would like to purchase tickets.
Indoor Archery League
On Wednesday at 6:00 PM December 7th, Chuck Siffer will hold a meeting to talk about the 2012 winter archery league. If you have input as to any changes that would make the indoor league better or what you would like to see done at the league shoot, you should attend. Contact Chuck Siffer @ 734-439-7466 for more information.
Concealed Pistol License Class December 10th & 11th
There are still openings for the concealed pistol license class to be held on Saturday December 10th and Sunday December 11th at the club. You must attend both days to get your certificate. Saturday December 10th will be classroom instruction from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Sunday December 11th will be live fire on the range from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. You MUST own your own pistol to take this class. The cost is $100.00 for non-members of the Maybee Sportsman Club and $50.00 for members of the Maybee Sportsman Club. A simple lunch will be available for a fee. Check the club website for more information or contact Donn Wobser @734-269-6394 or Dennis Williams @ 734-467-5282 to sign up or for more information.
Big Buck Contest
It is time to start thinking about the Big Buck Contest for 2011. Registration slips are in an envelope on the bulletin board at the club. We have 13 people signed up so far. The rules for this year are: Entry fee is $10.00. If you are going bow hunting, you MUST enter by October 1st. You must enter “BEFORE” you kill your deer (tags will be checked). The deer must be a legal kill (NO ROAD KILL). The deer must be taken in Michigan (tags will be checked). Antlers must be presented at the January Membership meeting for judging or verified by at least one board member if the antlers cannot be brought in. The antlers will be judged for the number of points and the largest outside spread. The contest is open to “Club Members Only”. The 1st prize award will be ½ of the total entry money. 2nd prize this year, instead of the best hunting story, will be given for best picture taken at deer camp, while hunting, or with a deer (dead or alive). To enter, place your entry fee in an envelope. Put your name, the date, and the words “Big Buck Contest” on the outside of the envelope and place the envelope in the safe at the club or give it to a Director or club Officer.
Military Rifle Shoot Saturday December 10th
There will be a Military Rifle Shoot each month. The Saturday shoot is at 4:00 PM before the steak roast. Contact Dennis Sisung @ 734-654-9747 for details. Watch the calendar for any change in dates or times. The fee for the Military Rifle Shoot is $5.00 for club members and $6.00 for non-members with prize money paid. Any Military Rifle is allowed. The rifle used must be stock, open sights, and unmodified. We shoot 20 rounds of rifle and 5 rounds of handgun. The handgun must be stock with open sights and may be any caliber. Handgun is 5 shots @ 25 yards. Rifle is 10 rounds @ 50 yards and 10 rounds @ 100 yards on the rail or prone. We would like more shooters to participate.
Club Apparel
Club apparel is in the showcase! Martin Okkerse has taken over the duties of club apparel. Decals of the club logo are now available for $6.00. A good stock of shirts from Medium to 2XL is on hand. There are also 2 Extra Large jackets in stock. See the club website for pricing on club apparel. Contact Martin Okkerse before 8:00 PM at 734-587-3566 or see him at the Membership meetings to order shirts, hats, jackets, or any other items that you may want embroidered with the club logo. There is a price list posted at the showcase.
Sponsoring New Members
When you sponsor new members, remember the dues are $80.00 per year and the initiation fee is $100.00 (NOTE THE NEW RATE) ($180.00 total). Make sure their money is included with their application and that the prospective new members know that they “MUST WORK” their hours the first year of membership. Applicants for Associate membership should show up at the meeting when they are being voted into the club or have a good reason why they can’t be there.
Newsletter and club use Information: E-mail Dennis Goodman at rrcastingman@yahoo.com or call 734-586-3036.
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