September 2010 Newsletter

MCCC Traveling Trap League 2010

Banquet will be held September 19^th @ Carleton

General Membership Meeting

The Directors meeting will be held 30 minutes before the regular Membership meeting on September 16^th.

There were 39 people present at the August Membership meeting. Come out to support YOUR club!

There are seven or eight used 3D targets for sale to club members. If they are not sold, they will be auctioned off at the Campout weekend auction. Contact Chuck Siffer @ 734-439-7466 or Josh Everett @ 419-467-7700 for more information.

If you purchase items at Banas Lumber to be used on a project at the club, write on the receipt what project you bought the supplies for.

*****Campout Weekend August 27^th, 28^th, 29^th *****  

Campout weekend will be held August 27^th, 28^th, and 29^th. Campout weekend will be hosted this year by Scott Vorrath, Terry Younglove, and Dennis Williams.  Donations are being accepted for the auction but more are needed. Bring anything to the club that you feel would be sold in the auction.  Sporting items, household items, etc. any items that you would be willing to purchase for yourself.  Please no junk!!!  Any items not sold will be returned to the person that donated the item.  The chicken dinner will be Sunday August 29^th at 1:00 PM.  The auction will follow the dinner.

Hunter Safety September 7^th, 9^th, and 11^th

There will be a Hunter Safety Class held on September 7^th, 9^th, and 11^th.  Registration will be held from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday the 7^th.  You must attend all 3 sessions to receive your certificate.  For more information or to register for this class, contact Donn Wobser at 734-269-6394. The class is limited to 100 students maximum.

Steak Roast September 11^th

Someone will host the September 11^th 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 August 14^th steak roast was hosted by Scott Whipple, Scott Klostermeier, Jim Meadows, and Walter Parks. Thanks to Scott Whipple, Scott Klostermeier, Jim Meadows, and Walter Parks and all of the other helpers that made the August steak roast a success.  The cost of a Steak Dinner is now $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.  Come out and support YOUR club!

Varmint Shoot September 4^th               

The Varmint Shoot will be held September 4^th 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.

30-3D Archery Shoot At Maybee Sportsman September 19^th 

There will be a 30-3D Archery Shoot at Maybee Sportsman Sunday September 19^th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Help is needed Saturday September 18^th for setup from 12:00 Noon until done. Help is also needed Sunday during the shoot and at the end of the shoot to pick up the targets and put them away. Contact Chuck Siffer @ 734-439-7466 or Josh Everett @ 419-467-7700 for more information.

Military Rifle Shoot Tuesday September 28^th    

The next Military Rifle Shoot will be held Tuesday September 28^th at 6:00 PM until finished.  Starting in April, and ending in October, the Military Rifle Shoot will be held at 6:00 PM the LAST Tuesday of the month. 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.

MUCC District 2 Meeting

The MUCC District 2 Meeting will be held at the Maybee Sportsman Club on September 28^th. Help is needed for this event. Contact John Kessler @ 734-697-3882 or Dave Rochon @ 734-461-6090 if you can help out or for more information.

Big Buck Contest

It is time to start thinking about the Big Buck Contest for 2010. Registration slips are in an envelope on the bulletin board at the club.  The rules for this year are: Entry fee is $10.00.  If you are going bow hunting, you MUST enter by October 1^st.  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 General 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 1^st prize award will be ½ of the total entry money.  2^nd 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.

Concealed Pistol License Class September 18^th      

Boy Scout Shoot October 9^th

The boy scouts will use our rifle range on October 9^th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  They will provide guns, ammo, transportation, and supervision for their people.  The boy scouts will also have an adventure paintball shoot on the archery range on that day. We will have our Hunter Safety instructors and Range Safety Officers on site to oversee the shooting and operation of the shoot. All range Safety Officers and Hunter Safety Instructors need to be available to help with this event. Please contact Donn Wobser at 734-269-6394 to let him know that you can help.

*****Oktoberfest Dinner October 23^rd *****

There will be an Oktoberfest Dinner October 23^rd 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, 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!

MCCC Traveling Trap League

The Maybee Sportsman Club finished in 8^th place in the MCCC traveling trap league. Come out and shoot to have a good time. Next year could be better if we have more shooters participate.

Welcome new members

We would like to welcome 1 new junior member to the Maybee Sportsman Club.  He is junior member Connor Williams (Dave Rochon’s grandson).

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 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.