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Club News Letter
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Fish & Game Club of Vienna
P.O. Box 567 Vienna, OH
44473
Phone: 330-394-1388
From the President:
Ticket sales are going well. Please remember that the raffle is May 2 and all tickets, sold or unsold, must be turned in before then. Please call Dave Cheliras to make arrangements to turn them in to me. We need as many sold as possible, to help with the possible land purchase and the planned improvements for this year. We have made an offer on the land and are waiting for acceptance or a counter- proposal .
The trout are in the lake and I’m=2 0told are very hungry. Please try to find a young fisherman to come out and feed them. Just remember that the limit is two per member per day. If your child catches the golden trout get a picture as proof to George Marsh so he can get the rod and reel for you.
Appleseed Shoot - Joe Arp
A two day shooting20clinic sponsored by the Revolutionary War Veterans Assoc. will be hosted by the club on April 18 and 19. This is a good opportunity for new shooters to learn proper firing positions and sling use along with some history of the beginnings of this great country. You need to bring your .22 rimfire or centerfire rifle, scope (optional), 250 rounds of ammo per day, eye and ear protection, mat or ground cloth. Women, shooters under 21, and active military shoot free. Pre register and get more details by contacting Joe Arp at [email protected]. Fees are $45 for one day and $70 for both days.
Chicken Dinner - John Kiefer
Chicken dinner will be April 25th. Tickets will be $7 and can be purchased in advance by contacting John Kiefer or Russ Evans for tickets. Desserts are needed.
60 Gun Raffle - Shirley Williams
Twenty workers are needed May 2, at 8:30 AM at Yankee Lake Ballroom to help. This is a great opportunity to work with other20club members and earn club work hours. Sign in at the raffle bank. Call Shirley if you can work.
The trap field is in use every Sunday and Wednesday beginning at 9 AM. We welcome seasoned veterans and beginners alike. Any time all four trap fields are in use, all ranges will be closed except the archery field range. We need scorers and help loading the trap houses plus help in other areas. If you can work, please call Tom or Jim Schill (330) 637 9912. Registered trap shoots will be held 4/19 and 4/26, 5/3, 5/24 and 5/31, 6/7 and 6/14, and 7/5. Rifle and pistol ranges will be closed during these shoots. League shoots are scheduled on 5/4, 6/15, and 7/20.
Ladies Firearms Classes - Shirley Williams
The first class20will begin May 9 through July 7, 2009 (8 weeks). The second class begins July 21 and ends Sept. 8, 2009. The reunion will be Sept. 19, 2009. Classes begin promptly at 6 PM. Both classes are filled.
Junior Rifle - Russ Evans
Junior Rifle Team will be practicing on the outdoor rifle range Mondays from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM beginning May 4, 2009.
Hunter Safety - George Marsh
Class will be May 15, 6 - 10 PM and May 17, 8:30 – 3PM. Pre-registration and attendance both days is a must.
Fairhaven Day - Eugene Miligi
June 6 is the date of this annual event. Lots of help is needed beginning at 8 AM. Help with the lunch beginning at 10 AM. Great opportunity to learn how your club serves the community and to log some work hours. All ranges will be closed during this event.
Youth Fishing Derby - Rich Hlaudy
The Youth Fishing Derby will be June 13th beginning at 9AM. All participants must be 15 years of age or younger. We will fish until approximately 11:30 and lunch will be served at noon. Help is needed beginning at 8AM. All ranges will be closed during this eve nt. Call Rich for more information.
NRA Memberships - Bill Laslo
It is important to support the NRA to protect your gun rights. NRA memberships and renewals can be purchased at club meetings or by calling Bill. They are $25 per year. A portion of this fee is returned to the club.
Logo Sales - B. & B. Oller
Patches $1.00 – Hats $6.00 (summer & winter) – T-Shirts $14.00 – Sweatshirts $20.00 Great birthday presents, or Easter Basket fillers.
FYI: Enclosed is a list of state and federal addresses and e-mail addresses for your use to voice your views on the upcoming gun legislations.
Thursday indoor pist ol shoots are done until fall.
Turkey shoots to begin in September. More information will follow later.
NO SMOKING AROUND GAS WELL SEPARATOR TANK. IT COULD EXPLODE!!!
Membership/Newsletter - Kathy French
If you have any changes to your address, e-mail address, or phone numbers please be sure and send me notice of those changes. New postal regulations for undeliverable USPS mail costs the club $.42 for every returned letter ($10 for last month). With so many giving up their land20lines for cell phones, I am finding several numbers that are no longer in service. My e-mail address is [email protected]. Please call me or e-mail changes to me.
Next Meeting: May 7, 2009, 7:00 PM