Riggles Gap Sportsman's Club
Blair County Fish and Forestry Association Inc
RR 1 Box 489
Altoona, Pa. 16601
Club News
Membership
New Membership to the Club is $25, Ages 18 and Over Renewal is $20, Ages 18 to 65.
Annual Renewal, Ages 65 and Older is $10.
Annual Renewal, For Members that help on Work Days Activities is $10.
Life Membership, after 1 year Active Membership is $200.
New Junior Membership is $4. Junior Renewal is $2
Reminder
The Club grounds are available for rental to have picnics. holiday parties, wedding receptions, etc.
Effective January 1, 2008 the Club House Rental will be $75.00 and the Outdoor Kitchen and Pavilion will be $50.00
Newsletter
Due to the increasing cost of producing and mailing the club newsletter we are now offering business advertising in the newsletter to help cover the costs. It would be appreicated if members would use the advertisers as needed. Advertisers can contact the Treasurer at any one of the following: 814-946-3900, [email protected], or 1602 Olde Dominion Dr., Altoona PA 16602.
YOUTH RAFFLE
The Club will be sponsoring a raffle to benefit the Youth Programs by raffling off 2 guns. 1. US Springfield Armory Model 1903 MArk I or $400.00 cash. 2. US Remington Model 1903-A3 or $400.00 cash. There will be only 600 tickets printed and the drawing date is set for May 4, 2008 and the ticket chance donation is $5.00. Tickets can be had at the club, from anyone participating in the Youth programs , or by sending $5.00 for each ticket along with a SASE to Blair County Game, Attn: Youth Raffle, RR 1 Box 489, Altoona PA 16601
Spring Raffle
The annual Spring Raffle for 2008 will be drawn at the April 3rd membership meeting. All ticket stubs and money should be turned into the Treasurer or to Ray at the Club. Extra tickets are available at the Club.
Muzzleloader
There is a shoot scheduled for Sunday November 11, 2007 beginning at 10am. Contact Don Blazier at 742-8208 for more information.
Club Rules and Regulations
All members and quests must abide by the Rules and Regulations concerning the ranges and Club grounds. These rules are posted at the Club. New updated Constitution and By-Law books are printed and are available to all members.
Sportsman Flea Market
Thanks to all who donated items for the Sportsman Flea Market in the garage during the Ox Roast. Donations for next year's Flea Market are now being accepted. These items should be old hunting, fishing, or camping equipment that you no longer use. As a reminder, the proceeds from the Flea Market go toward the operation of the Youth Programs.
For more information contact Scott Gressley at 942-5809.
Work Day
A Work Day has been set for Sunday November 11th and January 13th at 9 a.m. for cutting firewood and any other projects there is man power for. REMEMBER, attending Work Days will reduce your annual membership fee by $10. For more information contact Tim at 946-9315 or see Ray at the Club.
Land Purchase
The Club has entered into an agreement to purchase 53 acres of ground, known as the Moore Property. We hope to close on the property by November 30th. This ground was forested 2 years ago. The property is on the right side of the road past the Muzzleloader range. It separates us from the Beagle Club, and will be a great addition to our grounds. This purchase will also prevent any development on the property in order to preserve it for hunting and other outdoor activities. Donations toward this purchase are being requested and can be presented at the Club or mailed to the Treasurer at 1602 Old Dominion Dr, Altoona PA 16602.
Jaffa Sports Show
The Club will be located in booth 224 & 225 located in the auditorium of Jaffa. We need help to man the booth for the show to distribute information on the Coyote Hunt and information about the Club, also we need people to sell raffle tickets and Dinner Tickets. Available members interested in helping should call Sharon Merritts at 946-9315 for scheduling information.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary is in need of new members. They meet at the same time as the Club Membership Meeting. The auxiliary is responsible for the food and games, including Bingo at the Ox Roast, as well as serving lunch on major work days. The money from children's games (fish pond and dime toss) is used for a Children's Halloween Party and Family Christmas Party. If you, your spouse, or older children would be interested in helping at the Ox Roast or attending either party contact Jean Neely, 942-4311 or Sharon Merritts, 946-9315.
Habitat Improvement Project
The club is in the process of creating better habitat for our wildlife. Our planting of trees this year ha a survival rate of approx. 50%. There is a meeting on January 14, 2008 @ 7pm to discuss cutting certain trees, enlarging the feed strips, brush hogging the power line , etc. We also have ordered trees for spring planting, they will arrive near the end of April, if anyone knows of any Scout group or other youth group that may be interested in helping with the planting please contact us at the Lodge in person or by phone at 942-8522.
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