PRINCETON ROD & GUN CLUB

http://www.geocities.com/princetonrodandgun

 

DATE: 1-26-2004

 

TO:  ALL MEMBERS

 

FROM: JOHN HANCE, SECRETARY

 

 

Happy New Year to All! 2003 was a good year for Princeton Rod and Gun. 2004 should be even better. This newsletter is being sent to all members to keep everyone up to date on club business.

 

2003

·          Election results for our 2004 Officers are as follows:

         Joe Conrey: President

            Steve Fitzsimmons: Vice President

            Chuck Wilkins: Treasurer

            John Hance: Secretary

            Mr. John Bloom: Trustee

            John Conrey: Trustee

            Mr. Al Massa: Trustee

·          We brought in 4 new members in 2003. Dennis Moore, James “Matt” Cronin, Walt Cheeseman “Jr.” and “Uncle” George Spiridis. We are glad to have them aboard.

·           Our new well is providing us with all the water we need. Final approval is work in progress. 

·          Thanks to Mr. Osmun for his electrical work that repaired the kitchen exhaust fan and provided new outlets in the bunkrooms.

·           Dave Russell’s bar stool cushions and Joe Ryan’s stainless steel kitchen prep table both got a good workout during Deer Week.

·          Chuck Wilkins has been working hard to keep our web site up to date. Check it out!

·          At the 1-18-2004 meeting, Cabin Committee Chairman T. McCarty presented his final report for our 2003 deer week. Total cost to the club was $1438.46. Once again Terry kept us within our budget, even though we had some of the highest attendance numbers by members and guests in the past 4 years. Everyone ate well due to “The Chief’s” good cooking, leaving us with few leftovers. 

·          Unfortunately, the deer did not cooperate with us this year. Tom Geherty Jr. was the only member with a confirmed kill.

 

2004

·          Welcome to Kris Austin who is our first new member of 2004. Kris will serve as a Junior Member sponsored by Al Massa.

·          The big discussion at the 1-18-2004 meeting was our oil furnace. It is still giving us trouble even after numerous repairs.  A motion was made and passed by the members present to purchase a new propane furnace.  J. Mortiz will try to obtain one for us, depending on availability. The furnace will have a 90,000 BTU output and will cost $350.00. Joe Conrey checked with our propane supplier, and found that we could get a free inground submarine style propane tank with hook-ups to the cabin as long as we sign a 5-yr. contract for all our propane needs. Interior connections and installation of the furnace may incur some additional costs, depending how much work we can do ourselves.

·          Also discussed at the meeting was the donation of a wood stove by M. Burley. A motion was made and passed that we get the stove. It was suggested that it be installed in the fireplace, which would no longer be used. Other installation options were discussed, but it was agreed that once we get the stove, installation plans would then be finalized.

·          It was also suggested at the January meeting that we form a “Buildings and Grounds Committee”. This committee would oversee repairs, improvements, routine maintenance purchases, establish work weekend agendas and work with outside contractors. Since this will be a standing committee, the by-laws will have to be revised to include this committee and list its responsibilities. As you may know, any vote on a by-laws change requires all members to be notified in writing. This newsletter will be considered as written notification. If you wish to voice your opinion, please attend the February 15^th meeting when a final vote on the formation of this committee will take place. The exact duties of the committee will also be discussed. If you would like to be considered as a member of the committee, please let us know.

·          As in the past, the scheduled monthly meeting dates are the 3^rd Sunday of the month. All members are strongly urged to attend. If it is decided to postpone a meeting until the following month, it will be posted on our website.

·          No dates have been set for 2004 work weekends. If the new Buildings and Grounds Committee is formed, I’m sure they will get something organized for this spring. Again, keep checking the website where dates and details will be posted along with other important club info. Just go to http://www.geocities.com/princetonrodandgun.

·          Remember that this is YOUR club.  All members are encouraged to use the facilities year round. Take the time to come down and enjoy it. All we ask is that you PLEASE be safe keep the building and grounds clean.

·          Repairs, improvements and general maintenance expenditures are taking place year-round. Every month we have utility bills to pay and tax bills every quarter. It is important that ALL members keep their dues up to date.  You can mail your check to :

Chuck Wilkins

71 Wickom Ave.

Hamilton Square, NJ

08690

Please make your check payable to Princeton Rod and Gun.

·         The 2004 Sportsmen’s Challenge sponsored by Billy Boy will take place on March 28^th. See Joe Conrey for more details.

·          Please check your information on the membership list. If you need changes made, please call me 24/7 @ 908-369-0540 and leave a message.  

 

 

As you can see, 2003 was a good year for Princeton Rod and Gun. Lets all work together to make 2004 even better. Remember, attend the monthly meetings and keep your dues up to date.