February 2011 Newsletter
MCCC Traveling Trap League 2011
February 13th @ East Rockwood March 13th @ Carleton April 10th @ Brest Bay May 22nd @ Wayne County June 12th @ Ottawa Lake June 19th @ Monroe Rod & Gun July 17th @ Canvasback August 28th @ Dundee
Banquet will be held September 18th @ Maybee Sportsman Club
There were 63 people present at the January Membership meeting. Come out and support YOUR club!
The RED flag has been installed at the gate to the rifle/pistol range. When you go down range to shoot, raise the flag to the top of the pole to show that the range is active. No one is signing the book at the club house for the rifle/pistol range. The book needs to be signed when you go down range. The gate is being left open and the flag is being left up when people are done shooting and no one is left down range.
New stamps for work hours have been issued to the Directors. The new stamp is Blue. No Red stamps will be accepted for work hours on the 2011 membership cards.
There will be a rat cleaning on February 24th from NOON until completed. Contact John Kessler at 734-697-3882 for more information.
A box will be put out at the steak roasts for donations of non-perishable canned goods for the soup kitchen. It has been pointed out that the poor do not need to eat just at Christmas. Give generously!
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Lifetime member Bob Vedder and his family for the loss of his wife.
*****Dues Are DUE!!!*****
Membership Dues are now due for 2011 and must be paid by January 31, 2011. If your dues are not paid by January 31st, this will be your last newsletter. Dues are $80.00 plus $10.00 for each work hour that you “do not” have “STAMPED” by a Director, Club Officer, or Committee Chairperson, on your club membership card. When you pay your dues, you MUST present your membership card with your money. NO EXCEPTIONS! Dues may be paid by mail (see below). NEW MEMBERS cannot buy their hours in their first year of membership. You MUST work your hours for the first year of membership! If you are putting your dues in the safe at the club, please include your original membership card (NO COPIES) and include the correct amount of money due in an envelope marked “2011 Dues” on the outside. To pay by mail include your original membership card (NO COPIES) along with the correct amount of money due (check or money order) and mail them to Matthew Goodman, 4665 E. Newport Rd. Newport, MI 48166.
Chili Cook-Off January 29th
The Chili Cook off for 2011 has been moved up to January 29th. Steve Stull and Dennis Williams are the chairmen for the event this year. The rules for this year are the same as last year in that you MUST cook your chili at the club. You may cook more than 1 entry. Join in for a full day of fun. There is no limit on how much or little chili you can make, just realize that you will need enough for the judging and the connoisseurs of fine chili to have a taste or a bowl. Judges are needed!!! We would like to have five judges but can make due with three judges if necessary. If you would like to be a judge or need other information, please contact Dennis Williams @ 734-467-5282. Judging will take place at 4:00 pm. The entry fee for this year remains at $5.00 with ½ going to the club and the other ½ to prize money. We will be paying out 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize just as in the past.
7th Annual Wild Game Dinner for 2011
Plans are now being finalized for the 7th Annual Maybee Sportsman Club Wild Game Dinner that will be held on February 26, 2011. Tickets are now available. There will be 150 tickets available for the dinner. The cost for the dinner is $30.00. Doors will open at 5:00 PM and dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. Donations of wild game are still needed for the next dinner. Venison or Elk quarters work well for the food preparers. We are looking for Venison, Elk, Rabbit, Pheasant, Squirrel, Duck, Goose, Salmon, Wild Boar, Bear, Etc. We are also looking for door prizes for the dinner. Anything in the way of sporting goods items or outdoor items would be appreciated. Contact Mike Jaworski at 734-587-2997 if you would like to donate wild game or any door prizes.
30-3D Archery Shoot February 13th
There will be a 30-3D archery shoot at Maybee Sportsman Club on February 13th. Setup is February 12th from NOON until complete. Contact Chuck Siffer at 734-439-7466 or Josh Everett at 734-732-7458 for more information.
MCCC Traveling Trap League
We are in 4th place by 3 birds in the MCCC Traveling Trap League. There were 152 shooters at the Maybee Sportsman Club on January 9th for the shoot. The next shoot will be at East Rockwood on Sunday February 13th. On March 13th we will shoot at Carleton. Come out and shoot to support your club!
Varmint Shoot February 5th
The Varmint Shoot will be held February 5th 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.
Winter Indoor Archery League
The winter Indoor Archery League started shooting Tuesday, January 4th at 7:00 PM. They have 21 shooters signed up. Chuck Siffer said there is room for 3 more shooters if anyone is interested. The league will run for 10 weeks. The cost is $40.00 per person and they will shoot in 3 man teams the same as last year.
Steak Roast February 12th
Jim Vincent, Dave Vincent, James Vincent and John Little will host the February 12th Steak Roast. Help is always needed. 80 steaks will be purchased for the next dinner. Everyone is invited out to have a good time. The January 8th steak roast was hosted by Lee Schmitz and Tony Weatherholt. 63 dinners were sold at the January steak roast. Thanks to Lee Schmitz, Tony Weatherholt, and all of the other helpers that made the January 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!
2011 Archery Travel League
The schedule for the 2011 Archery Travel League is as follows: February 27th @ Dundee, March 6th @ Canvasback, March 20th @ Monroe Rod & Gun, April 10th @ Maybee Sportsman Club, April 17th @ Dundee, May 1st @ Canvasback, May 22nd @ Monroe Rod & Gun, June 12th @ Maybee Sportsman Club, June 26th @ Dundee, and August 21st @ Monroe Rod & Gun.
Big Buck Contest
There were 16 entries in the Big Buck Contest. Al Gramlich won the contest with a nice 8 point rack that was proudly shown at the January meeting. There were no photos presented for the 2nd prize.
Military Rifle Shoot Saturday February12
The next Military Rifle Shoot will be held Saturday February 12th at 4:30 PM until finished. Starting in January, and for the months of January, February, and March, the Military Rifle Shoot will be held at 4:30 PM the 2nd Saturday of the month before the steak roast. 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. Contact Dave Rochon @ 734-461-6090, John Kessler @ 734-697-3882, or Tim Abel @ 734-654-6607 for more details.
Club Apparel
Club apparel is in the NEW 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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