*****Gun-A-Day Raffle*****

THE TICKET STUBS AND MONEY FOR THE GUN-A-DAY RAFFLE MUST BE TURNED IN BY SEPTEMBER 28^th.  IF YOU HAVE UNSOLD TICKETS OR TICKET STUBS AND MONEY, BRING THEM TO THE CLUB AND TURN THEM IN TO ART BLEAU OR PUT THEM IN AN ENVELOPE AND INSERT THEM IN THE SAFE. CONTACT ART AT 734-649-7759 (cell) or 734-439-8306 (hm) IF YOU STILL HAVE TICKETS.

General Membership Meeting

            There were 43 people present at the September Membership meeting.  10 of those present were Directors and Officers.  This means that 30% of the club membership is making all of the club decisions.  More member participation is needed! Come out to support YOUR club!

The club by-laws require that Active and Associate members sign the register book 12 “SCHEDULED” Club functions a year. Attending a membership meeting gets you credit for ½ of a work hour.  Scheduled functions are dinners, varmint league, archery shoots, membership meetings, open trap, military rifle league, work parties, campout weekend, etc (any function listed on the club calendar). Many members do not sign the book.  There is no penalty for not signing the book but signing in helps to show who is really interested in participating in the club events.

 “The right hand 4 ft. sq. rubber backstop on the rifle range is for black powder and shotgun target shooting.  Please use this so that you do not destroy the large backstop rubber with large caliber weapons. Members need to clean up their brass, remove their targets and staples from the backstop, fill out an envelope with how many rounds they fired and what caliber, and “PAY WHEN THEY USE THE RANGE”. Members need to sign the book located in the back entryway when they go down to the range”.

Any Club Use events must be approved by the Directors at least “60 days” in advance of the event to avoid scheduling conflicts with regularly scheduled club events.

            When hosting an event and using the kitchen, be sure to Contact Mark Weyher @ 734-587-2080 and let him know your needs so that he can make sure you have the necessary kitchen supplies.  Members hosting events are responsible for their own kitchen food preparation and cleanup.           

There will be an Oktoberfest Dinner October 24^th starting at 6:00 PM hosted by Dennis & Rebecca Williams.  The cost is $10.00 per dinner.  The menu will be: Beer Brats, Smoked Pork Chops, Sauerkraut, Hot German Potato Salad, Red Cabbage, and Potato Pancakes with Apple Sauce, Spaetzle, Soft German Pretzels and Strudel (cherry and apple).  There will also be German music and dancing (if you wish). Please call Dennis or Rebecca and let them know how many people are going to attend so that they have an idea of how much food to prepare.  This has always been an outstanding dinner.  Contact Dennis Williams @ 734-467-5282 for more information.  Come out and support YOUR club!

Hunter Safety September 8^th, 10^th, and 12^th

There were 62 students in the Hunter Safety Class held on September 8^th, 10^th, and 12^th.  92% of the participants received 90% or better on their final exam. Everyone that attended had an enjoyable time.

Varmint Shoot October 3^rd             

The Varmint Shoot is October 3^rd at 10:00 AM.  Sign in from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.  Center fire starts shooting @ 10:00 AM, Rim fire in the afternoon at or about 1:00 PM.  Contact Tom Gray @ 734-439-1976, Dave Rochon @ 734-461-6090 or Dennis Sisung @ 734-654-9747 for more details.

Military Rifle Shoot Tuesday October 6^th             

The Military Rifle Shoot is Tuesday October 6^th at 6:00 PM until finished. October 6^th is the big shoot for the year. Bring out your camo or anything military. The shoot held September 1^st had 14 shooters. Dave Rochon took 1^st place, Scott Vorrath took 2^nd place, and Dennis Sisung came in 3^rd place. There is no shoot for November. Starting in December, and for the months of January, February, and March, the Military Rifle Shoot will be held at 3:00 PM the 2^nd Saturday of the month before the steak roast.  The next Military Rifle Shoot will be held on December 12^th at 3:00 PM.  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 Able @ 734-654-6607 for more details.

Steak Roast October 10^th   

Scott Wipple and Scott Klostermeier will host the October 10^th Steak Roast. Help is always needed. 80 steaks will be purchased for the next dinner. 59 dinners were sold at the September 12^th Steak Roast. Thanks to Bill Turner, and all of the other helpers that made the September 12^th Steak Roast a success.  The November 7th Steak Roast (note the date is moved up) will be hosted by Mike Hammond.  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 $12.00.  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.

Concealed Pistol License Class October 10^th    

There are still openings for the concealed pistol license class to be held on Saturday October 10^th and Sunday October 11^th at the club.  You must attend both days to get your certificate. Saturday the 10^th will be classroom instruction from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday the 11^th will be live fire on the range from 9:00 AM to 5:00 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.

Archery 30-3D Shoot September 13^th

There were 60 participants at the 30 target 3D shoot held Sunday September 13^th at the Maybee Sportsman Club. We need to do some work to upgrade our targets. The archery shooters said they would work toward this goal before our next 30-3D shoot.

Welcome New Members

We would like to welcome 3 new Junior members to the Maybee Sportsman Club.  They are Stephen Caplinger, Brandon Hale, and Derek Williams.

Deer Rifle Sight-In October 31^st & November 1^st

The Maybee Sportsman Club will be hosting a deer rifle sight in on October 31^st from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and November 1^st from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM.  The cost is $5.00 per gun. Spotting scopes and coaching included.  The firing line is covered in case of inclement weather.  Food will be available.  Help is needed.  For more information contact Dennis Sisung at 586-206-0149, Mickey Freshour at 734-735-0081, or call the club at 734-439-1353.

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.

Club Apparel

Club apparel is in the showcase!  Bill Turner has taken over the duties of club apparel.  A stock of shirts is on hand in several sizes.  Contact Bill Turner at 734-439-1826 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.

Newsletter and club use Information: E-mail Dennis Goodman at rrcastingman@yahoo.com or call 734-586-3036.  Please note the new e-mail address for the secretary.