Phyllis Harrison
     President: Club news from January '10 to the present

     The Chicken Shoots are going to be starting shortly.  I would like to invite as many of you to come and give it a try if you have never been to one.  There are members at the shoots that are very knowledgeable and willing to discuss with other members the sport of shooting.  Jolly has been good enough to write a small note about the shoots that is a quick outline on what the shoots are all about.  I don't make it to every shoot, though when I do, I always bring some goodies that I have made up for the shooters.
     We have decided to have just one Fishing Derby this year.  We will have the Fishing Derby the morning of the Pig Roast/Club Picnic.  For those that were in attendance for them this year it was a very enjoyable time.  I would encourage all of the members to come out and enjoy the grounds, company of other club member and enjoyable roast pig.  Please contact Steve or myself if you have any questions about the Fishing Derby and Pig Roast.     
     A couple of years ago, I announced that we would charge a fee of $50 for events if members wish to hold one at the picnic grounds.  PLEASE remember that the club depends on members to tend and care for the grounds.  If you have an event planned, YOU are responsible for the appearance of the grounds.  If you want to get checked out on the club's equipment, contact me and I will arrange someone to meet with you and go over how to operate the equipment.  Keep in mind that the picnic area is still open to Club members, even though there may be a private party going on.    
     Remember to use our web site Stillwaterrodandgun.org re: events at the club, etc. We are trying to use the internet to save money and keep the membership up to date as much as possible.



Message  from Secretary/Treasurer
Steven A. Hemstreet    

I hope that this newsletter finds all of the members in good shape and you have had a fine year.  This last year there was discussion about our sign out by the road.  It looked nice when it was done years ago, and we thought that a bit of paint we could get it looking attractive again.  Upon closer inspection we realized that the sign had seen it's best days.  We contracted with a professional sign maker and now have a very nice sign that should last for quite a few years to come.
     There are some of you that have already renewed your membership.  If you have renewed already, thank you.  If you haven't, I would like to remind you that your membership will expire on the 31st of December.  To renew your membership, please make out a check for $50.00 to the club and send it to the address on the newsletter.  You don't need to fill out another application if you were a member in the past 30 years, as I have the records on the computer.  If you want to trade in your old key for an '11 key, you may send the old one with your check.  If for some reason you don’t have the old one or want another key, please send $2.00 for each additional key that you want.  When you leave the grounds, be sure to lock the gates.  If you see something askew, or are aware of something happening that isn't right, PLEASE call so that we can take care of it.
     As I was gathering information for this newsletter I realized that we have elections this January (2011).  There are six (6) positions that we will be voting on.  There are the executive officers President, vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, as well as three (3) members of the Board of Directors.  All six (6) of these positions are for three (3) year terms.  If you know of anyone that you think would be good in one of the positions talk to them and bring their name forward at the meeting in January.  As a reminder, to be eligible for office the person must be a member in good standing at least the last three (3) years as well as a current member of the club.  As for the duties and responsibilities for each, you are welcome to contact any of the current members and I am sure they can answer any questions that anyone may have. 
     Since we set up our web site a few years ago there are more inquiries about the club as well as applicants.  If you have anything you would like added or changed let us know so that we are able to meet the needs and desires of the members.  Remember the web site is: Stillwaterrodandgun.org.

     I hope that all of you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.


    

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Meeting dates:

1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM

January 4th
February 1st
March 1st
April 5th
May 3rd
June 7th
July 5th
August 2nd
September 6th
October 4th
November 1st
December 6th


Chicken  Shoots & Shirts
from Jim Lefebrvre
(Jolly)

Shoots
    
Chicken  Shoots & Shirts
from Jim Lefebrvre
(Jolly)

Shoots
     This year the shoots will start on Saturday, January 8th and will be every Saturday until April 16th.
     We shoot 22 rim mostly.  At 25 yards we use iron sites and at 50 yards scopes are permitted but some people still use the iron sites sometimes.
     The cost is $10 for 10 targets in each class. There is a $5 prize each round.  If there is a tie we either shoot it off or split the money.
     I usually start the wood stove around 10 am and people start coming in and site in.  The shoots start @12:00 Noon and last to around 3:00 depending on the number of shooters. There are always snacks and an occasional crockpot. Good times are had by all.  Always room for more.
    
Shirts
     This last year there were some of us talking of getting some shirt made up for the Rod & Gun Club.  I have arranged for various shirts to be made up with the Stillwater Rod & Gun Club logo on it. This is the same as you see on the new sign in front of the picnic grounds.  Steve tells me that there isn't enough room in the newsletter for all the information on the shirts.  Check out the web site and see what we have gotten together.  Everyone who has gotten them so far has been very pleased.  Any questions give me a jingle.

Thanks!
Jolly.
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Officers &
Board of Directors

President: Phyllis Harrison
          (279-9775)
Vice President: Len Charbonneau Sr.
          (237-8527)
Sec/Treas: Steve Hemstreet
          (753-4581, 369-4581)
Board of Directors:
     John Boyce (term expires '13)
          (692-2662)
     Lenoard Charbonneau Jr
          (term expires '13)
          (237-5807, 527-6182
     Gayle D'Avignon (term expires '11)
          (664-1222)
     Charlie  Jewett (term expires '13)
          (663-9094)
     Bill Knibbs (term expires '16)
          (664-3541)
     Jim Lefebrvre (term expires '13)
          (664-2781)
     Matt Rubino (term expires '11)
          (541-3003)
     Mark Yager (term expires '11)
                                   (686-4951)    

December 2009 Edition



     Phyllis Harrison
     President: Club news from January '09 to the present

     The Chicken Shoots are going to be starting shortly.  I would like to invite as many of you to come and give it a try if you have never been to one.  There are members at the shoots that are very knowledgeable and willing to discuss with other members the sport of shooting. 
     We are planning on having our annual Kids Fishing Derby with the Town of Stillwater, provided the weather does not interfere.
     This last year, we had a Pig Roast in August and the morning of the roast we had a 2nd fishing derby.  While we had a nice turnout, it would be nice to see more members there.  What a great time we all had.  Gary Milller and his crew did a fantastic job getting things set up and taking care of the Pig Roast.  I am looking forward to what he has in store for this coming year.
     A couple of years ago, I announced that we would charge a fee of $50 for events if members wish to hold one at the picnic grounds.  PLEASE remember that the club depends on members to tend and care for the grounds. If you have an event planned, YOU are responsible for the appearance of the grounds.  If you want to get checked out on the club's equipment, contact me and I will arrange someone to meet with you and go over how to operate the equipment.  Keep in mind that the picnic area is still open to Club members, even though there may be a private party going on.
    
     Remember to use our website Stillwaterrodandgun.org re: events at the club, etc. We are trying to use the internet to save money and keep the membership up to date as much as possible.
    

Events

Chicken Shoots
Every Saturday
12:00 Noon, Jan 9th through April 7th.
Hunter Safety Training Course
April 24th and 25th
call Matt to reserve your place

Matt Rubino
541-3003 or 488-4746



     I hope that this newsletter finds all of the members in good shape and you have had a fine year. This year, the Board of Directors discussed the dues and it was decided to raise the dues this year to $50.  Many of you have been at the meetings or have seen the notice on the website. It is my intent and hope that I have the newsletter out prior to the renewal of your memberships.  There are some of you that have already renewed your membership.  If you have renewed already, thank you.  If you haven't, I would like to remind you that your membership will expire on the 31st of December.  To renew your membership, please make out a check for $50.00 to the club and send it to the address on the newsletter.  You don't need to fill out another application if you were a member in the past 25 years, as I have the records on the computer.  If you want to trade in your old key for a '10 key, you may send the old one with your check.  If for some reason you don't have the old one or want another key, please send $2.00 for each additional key that you want.  When you leave the grounds, be sure to lock the gates.  If you see something askew, or are aware of something happening that isn't right, PLEASE call so that we can take care of it. Thanks.
     I hope that all of you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

     A few years ago, we were fortunate to have a member (Joe Goss) step forward and set up a website for the club. For anyone who has access to the internet, this has been an exciting site to get up-to-date information on the club.  The website is: Stillwaterrodandgun.org.  This has been a wonderful tool and a way to pass along information to the members.  I have noticed that many of the folks that renewed their dues already are using the website for their application.  I have also noticed a number of inquiries via e-mail and phone calls from people that have seen our website.  If you have anything you would like to share with the rest of the members, or have pictures of the club (both past and present) please contact Joe or myself and we will see that the information is placed on the website.  We are still trying to get information and pictures from the "early years". We would like to get pictures, stories, anything that anyone has so that we can have an accurate history of the club.  Please let me know what you are willing to share with the club so that we can create archives of the past.  Please remember to check the website for updates on the shoots, Training Courses and other events.

Officers &
Board of Directors

President: Phyllis Harrison
          (279-9775)
Vice President: Len Charbonneau Sr.
          (237-8527)
Sec/Treas: Steve Hemstreet
          (753-4581, 369-4581)
Board of Directors:
     John Boyce (term expires '13)
          (692-2662)
     Leonard Charbonneau Jr
          (term expires '13)
          (237-5807, 527-6182
     Gayle D'Vaginon (term expires '11)
          (664-1222)
     Charlie  Jewett (term expires '13)
          (663-9094)
     Bill Knibbs (term expires '09)
          (664-3541)
     Jim Lefebrvre (term expires '13)
          (664-2781)
     Matt Rubino (term expires '11)
          (541-3003, 488-4746)
     Mark Yager (term expires '11)
          (686-4951)  

December 2007 Edition

Phyllis Harrison, President: Club News January To The Present

    A Board meeting was held January 31, 2007, at which time a complete
financial report was given by Sec/Treas from 1991 to the present.
    January also saw the club hold an Archery class.  It was decided a new
archery area will be established in part of the old baseball field on
the river side of the property.
    April: The Club held a Hunter Education class run by Matt Rubino with
help from John Callahan and Chuck Painton.  A web site was established
this Spring by member Joe Goss. Our web site is Stillwaterrodandgun.org.
    The Chicken Shoots went on as usual, and our annual Kids Fishing Derby
was June 3rd, with 10 youngsters attending, with hot dogs and burgers
for all.  Thanks to Bill Wood for grilling.  A huge thank you to all
members who dragged away the downed trees this year.  John Boyce and
two new members, Tim Melvis and Nick Sturgis.
    The Picnic Grounds were used four times this summer for members
special parties, graduation, etc.  The Board as well as members at our
monthly meetings have tried quite a few ideas to raise money.  I tried
to organize a Craft Fair on the Picnic Grounds  with no response.  Our
efforts at a Bass Tournament were squelched by NY State ENCON.  It
became necessary to raise our dues last year, and it was just in time,
as our taxes have gone up.  Other area clubs are more than twice as
much as ours.  A Board meeting was held October 16th, and finance
discussed at length.  It was decided that he club would now charge a
fee of $50 for the events members which to hold at the picnic grounds. 
Keep in mind that the picnic area is still open to Club members, even
though there maybe a private party going on.
          PLEASE don't use the range building as a dump for your
unwanted items.  Over the summer a gigantic ceiling fan and an equally
large television have appeared.  We don't need either item!  please
come and take them away.
    The Chicken Shoots will start January 5th and the last one will be
April 12th.  The group will gather between 10:00 -11:00 AM. 
Competition starts at 12:00 Noon.  On the first Saturday of each month
I try to bring soup or chilli, the proceeeds go to the club.
    Our Spring Hunter Safety Education course will be on the weekend of
April 26 and 27, 2008.  Be sure to contact Matt Rubino ahead of time to
reserve a spot for you or someone that is need of this
course.

Important Dates

January 5-April 12 Chicken Shoots

April 26 & 27 Hunter Safety training Course


Meeting dates:

1st Tuesday of each month

January 1st 7:30 p.m
February 5th 7:30 p.m
March 4h 7:30 p.m
April 1st7  :30 p.m
May 6th 7:30 p.m
June 3rd 7:30 p.m
July 1st 7:30 p.m
August 5th 7:30 p.m
September 4nd : 70 p.m
October 7th 7:30 p.m
November 4th 7:30 p.m
December 2nd 7:30 p.m

Officers &
Board of Directors

President: Phyllis Harrison
        (279-9775)
Vicepresident: Len Charbonneau Sr.
        (237-8527)
Sec/Treas: Steve Hemstreet
        (753-4581, 369-4581)
Board of Directors:
    Clayton Allen (term expires '08)
        (692-2374, 928-5560)
    John Boyce (term expires '07)
        (692-2662)
    Lenoard Charbonneau Jr
        (term expires '07)
        (237-5807, 527-6182
    Bill Knibbs (term expires '09)
        (664-3541)
    Jim Lefebrvre (term expires '07)
        (664-2781)
    Phil Lucarelli (term expires '07)
        (664-2775)
    Matt Rubino (term expires '08)
        (383-3530)
    Mark Yager (term expires '08)
        (686-4951)

Sec/Treasurer Steven A. Hemstreet

    I have been asked to include in the newsletter the following:
    - When you are done shooting at the range, PLEASE pick up after
yourself.  That includes your targets as well as your brass and coffee
cups. Turning off the lights, close & bolt the target windows and chain
across he driveway
    For those of you that are new to the club, (as well as those that have
been here for years),  I have placed a list of activities that we have
going on through the year. If you are unable to make it to a meeting,
feel free to contact me and I will steer you toward the person that is
heading up that area if you wish to contribute.
    Archery
    Buildings and Grounds
        -painting of buildings
        -repair of roofs
        -mowing of the picnic grounds
        -mowing of the rifle range
        -maintenance of the equipment
    Chicken Shoots
    Fishing Derby
    Hunter Saftey Training
    Newsletter
Those are the major items that we have going on.  There are minor items
or "little" things for those who want to do a bit or don't have the
time to dedicate too much to the club.
Steve Hemstreet 753-4581
E-Mail: Shemstreet@aol.com

        We are fortunate this past year to have a member ( Joe Goss)
step forward and set up a web
site for the club. For anyone that has access to the internet, this is
an exciting site to get up to date
information on the club.  The web site is Stillwaterrodandgun.org..  At
first there will be limited information, though as it is used more and
there are more of us using the site there will be more for all of us to
use and access.  The Board of Directors has discussed using the web
site and having an electronic newsletter that comes out more often than
this annual newsletter.  We will continue to use this newsletter as our
"annual newsletter" and use quartley ones on the web site to keep the
members up to date.  As various events are announced we are able to
post them immediatley on the web site.  This allows you to have nearly
instant access to what events are coming up in the club without the
additional expense of printing and postage.  I encourage all the
members to access the site and utilize this new and exciting way to
know what is happening with our club.
    I would like to call to everyones attention that this year we have
elections for four (4) members of theBoard of Directors.  This will be
occuring at the January meeting (weather permitting) and if not will be
held at the next meeting of the club.

December 2006 Edition

     Bits and Pieces
   Sec/Treasurer Steven A. Hemstreet

     I have been asked to include in the newsletter the following:
     - When you are done shooting at the range, PLEASE pick up after yourself.  That includes your targets as well as your brass and coffee cups. Turning off the lights, close & bolt the target windows and chain across he driveway.
     - E-mail address's.  It is early, but we are exploring sending out/having an electronic version of the newsletter.  With members e-mail address we can send you up to date information as things evolve.
     For those of you that are new to the club, (as well as those that have been here for years),  I have placed a list of activities that we have going on through the year. If you are unable to make it to a meeting, feel free to contact me and I will steer you toward the person that is heading up that area if you wish to contribute.
     Buildings and Grounds
          -painting of buildings
          -repair of roofs
          -mowing of the picnic grounds
          -mowing of the rifle range
          -maintenance of the equipment
     Fishing Derby
     Newsletter
Those are the major items that we have going on.  There are minor items or "little" things for those who want to do a bit or don't have the time to dedicate too much to the club.
Steve Hemstreet 753-4581
E-Mail: Shemstreet@aol.com

     I hope that this newsletter finds all of the members in good shape and you have had a fine year.  It is that time of the year and I would like to remind you that your membership will be up at the end of the year.  To renew your membership please make out a check for $40.00 to the club and send it to the address on the newsletter.  You don’t need to fill out another application if you were a member the past 25 years, as I have the records on the computer.  If you want to trade in your old key for a '07 key, you may send the old one with your check.  If for some reason you don’t have the old one or want another key, please send $1.00 for each additional key that you want.  The keys again this year will be changed the night of our annual meeting in January.  These keys will fit the rifle range, gateway to the picnic grounds and the bathrooms on the picnic grounds.  Please remember to lock any of these locks after you are done using the facilities.  As in the past, this year there were some problems with the locks not being locked and there was some vandalism that took place as a result of this. When you leave, be sure to lock that gates.  It was brought to my attention that the lock at the picnic grounds came apart this fall.  If you see something askew, or are aware of something happening that isn't right, PLEASE call so that we can take care of it.   Thanks.

     Phyllis Harrison
     President

     I want to thank both Charboneau's as well as the others for the fine job they have done in keeping the grounds mowed this past year.  Matt Rubino headed up the Hunter Safety Training Class and once again did a fine job of it with assistance from some of the members of the club.  It is great having Matt head this up and offer this to the member's families and the public.  Thanks to Gary Miller for painting the Rifle range. it looks great. 
     After a couple of false starts, it looks like we are going to have the Chicken Shoots after all.  They will be on Saturdays starting at 12:00 Noon on Jan 6th and will be held for 10 weeks.  You don't need to be an expert shooter to take part, come up and see what it is about and get some hints and advice from the guys that are there.
     We have a new sign to go up down at the river.  The posts broke off the other one there.  At the work day in the spring we will get the new one installed.  It looks like we will finally get rid of the dumpster that has taken up residence along the road to the picnic grounds.  It was brought in to take away debris and we have never been able to get the individual that dropped it off to come and pick it up.  I think we have someone who will take it off our hands and make the grounds look much better.
     Next year we will be holding elections for  some members of the Board of Directors.   It would be nice to see some others step up and express some interest in serving in these positions.  If you have interest or wonder what it all takes, feel free to contact me or one of the other officers.  We will be more than glad to go over with you what the jobs entail and what is expected from members of the board.