Rod & Gun Gazette, September 2004
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Fin Fur & Feather Club, Inc. September Volume 6, Issue 1 Charles Bruckerhoff Editor-in-Chief Matt Bruckerhoff Mike Bruckerhoff Copy Editors Rod & Gun Gazette Letter from the President As you all know, this will be my last letter, as my term as president is over. I would like to Inside this issue: thank all the officers , board members, committee chairmen and everyone who so gener- ously donated their time and efforts over the last three years to help make the Fin Fur & Feather Club the great club that it is today. In the last few years the club has grown consid- Election of Club Officers 2 erably with the new skeet and trap fields, sporting clays, 5 stand, the land purchase and also because of the tremendous responsibly that some members take upon themselves to organ- Return of Troop 34 2 ize and run committees like archery, the shooting sports, and the hunting and fishing sports. Also let’s not forget all the work that goes into the publishing of the newsletter, and how 2004 Hunting Rules & 4-5 much time is spent calculating the work hours, dues and assessments, the kitchen, and all Regulations the children’s activities. All these functions are done by members who are trying to keep the club moving in the right direction. I am very confident that our new officers and chairper- Pheasant Hunting Re- 6 sons will continue to do so as well. We are very fortunate to have these people; so let’s help quest Form them out not burn them out. I would like to thank everyone for allowing me to be your Junior Pheasant Hunting 8 president for the past three years, and I will continue to work for the club as much as I can. Day Donald A. Bajger Tribute to Don Bajger 8 The Iceman Fish & Skeet Reports 9 Club Annual Family Picnic Becomes Hurricane Party Special points of in- terest: With hurricanes by the dozen whipping up disaster in the Caribbean and threatening life and limb all the way up here to comfy New England, the • Pistol Report 2004 Fin Fur & Feather Club Picnic this August went on with even • Hurricane Party a greater gusto than in previous years. Bob Thereault, our Picnic Master of Blast Ceremonies, was undaunted. All of the delicious food was served: steam- ers, clam chowder, hamburgers and hotdogs; plus plenty of tasty sides • Recognizing Members and condiments. Additionally, there was cotton candy, cow chip contests, Who Helped with the Annual Picnic treasure hunts, and other gaming events for kids and sporting adults. Another monster lobster was the subject of a raffle and then the hot pot. • John Postemski Will Topping it all off, Bobby T turned in a handsome profit of $1,073.25 for Return the day’s activities. Please congratulate him and all the hard working members and spouses who made the 2004 Family Picnic a great success! Page 2 Rod & Gun Gazette Volume 6, Issue 1 Troop 34 Returns for Shooting Sports Weekend The FFF Shooting Sports weekend was such as great success that the Scouts of Troop 34 have made plans to repeat the event this year. The date for the campout by the shores of the Fly Pond are October 22-24. The boys will set up camp on Friday evening, enjoy some snacks, build a small campfire, tell stories, and hit the sack. On Saturday morning, after breakfast, they will receive instruction (reminders for most) of firearms safety rules and also discussion of the afternoon’s events. The focus this year will be on rifle, pistol, and black pow- der. Pete Mathewson’s team will demonstrate high power shooting on the Rifle Range. 22 caliber, pistol, and black powder shooting will take place on the pistol range. On Sunday, the boys will pack up their gear and head home in time for lunch. Thanks in advance for any assistance and encouragement you may provide the boys for the shooting sports. —Charles Bruckerhoff, Troop 34 Scoutmaster 2004 Election of Club Officers At the September 14 regular unopposed. Dick Palmer membership meeting, the FFF will be Secretary, unop- members received a report posed. Don Bajger, our from the club’s Nominating outgoing president, will Committee for its annual elec- continue as required by tions. Also, at that time, the Club By-Laws. committee called for nomina- The slate of board mem- Don’s Gun Repair tions from the floor. The com- bers from the nominating prehensive list of members committee includes Bob Licensed & Insured Gunsmith who have been nominated for Hurskocy, Ron Mott, election to these important John Pawelec, Joe Pirolo, REPAIRS * CLEANING * HOT BLUE club positions appears below. and Bob Theriault. CHAMBERING & BARREL WORK * GUN FITTING Please make arrangements in Nominations from the CUSTOM FIREARMS your schedule (only regular and floor include the following lifetime members can vote) to individuals: Keith More- WEDNESDAY 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. attend the October 12th An- house, Alan Richter, and MON., TUES., THRUS. AND FRI., EVENINGS BY APPT. nual Membership meeting at Rick Turcotte. the FFF when the formal elec- At the October 12th 127 VALINSKY ROAD DON R. O’NEIL tion will be held. meeting the regular busi- LEBANON, CT 06249 860-642-6805 Steve Davis is the nominee ness will be attended to for President, Charles Bruck- promptly, in order to keep erhoff as Vice President, and the meeting to the shortest Tom Hoagland as Treasurer, time period. 2004 Children’s Christmas Party Scheduled The Club’s 2004 Children’s Lunch will be served: pizza! Members who are interested in Christmas Party has been Also, there will be entertain- helping to make our annual scheduled for Sunday, Decem- ment and gifts handed out by Children’s Christmas Party as ber 5, 2004, starting at 12:00 Santa himself. wonderful as ever in the past noon. years, should contact John or Food donations are needed. Laura Pawelec at 429-7033. This special event is open to Also, we need volunteers to Fin members, with their chil- help with setups and cleaning dren and grandchildren, up to afterwards. age 11. Rod & Gun Gazette Volume 6, Issue 1 Page 3 Membership News The 2005 invoices will be mailed in late November. Payment is required by 1/31/05. If your email address has changed, please forward me your updated ad- dress to [email protected] If you wish to receive the newsletter via Remember: if you bring the website, please let me know. I will take you off the mailing list. in a new member, your work hours are Thank you, completed for the year. Bob Hruskocy Help the Club, recruit new members now. Membership Chairman Fundraising Benefit for Jason Perry Saturday, October 9 there will tions and physical therapy, do the 56 mile cycling event be several fundraising activities Jason made the extremely diffi- for his team. for Jason Perry at your club. cult decision to have his legs Your support is truly needed to There will be five stand shot- amputated above the knees. make this dream a reality for gun from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 Having this procedure done Jason. p.m. and a ham and bean din- has given Jason new vitality ner from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and drive. Please—won’t you help?!!! Tickets for the dinner are lim- Through the Challenged Ath- ited and are on sale at the club- letes Foundation (CAF), Jason Thank you very much. house or from several skeet has received a hand cycle and and sporting clay individuals. has been entered into the Jason, the son of life member “CAF Triathelon” to be held (Please use the form below to Alan Perry of Scotland, was October 31 in San Diego, CA. indicate your preferences.) seriously injured in an auto This three-part event features accident several years ago celebrities and challenged ath- which left him with fused letes taking part in swimming, knees. After years of opera- running, and cycling. Jason will Donation Form for Jason Perry In the event that you are not able to attend the above events scheduled at the club regarding the fundraising effort for Jason Perry, I cannot be present but nonetheless want to help by supporting Jason with the following amount. $5.00 _____ $10.00 _____ $15.00 _____ Other $ _____ Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ Kindly enclose the donation in an envelope in the name of Jason Perry and turn this in to the bar- tender at our clubhouse bar. Thank you very much. Page 4 Rod & Gun Gazette Volume 6, Issue 1 2004 Hunting Rules & Regulations OBSERVE ALL STATE HUNTING LAWS ♦ Waterfowl hunting is allowed on Club-leased property. All state 500 Foot Zone: It is prohibited to hunt with, shoot, or carry a loaded and federal hunting regulations and bag limits in addition to Club firearm within 500 feet of any building occupied by people or domestic rules must be observed, with the exception being on Saturdays. animals, or used for storage of flammable material. Waterfowl hunting on Saturdays during the upland bird Hunting Near Roads, Buildings, People, and Domestic Animals: (pheasant) season is not allowed before 1:00 p.m. on Club-leased Hunting or shooting from or across the traveled portion of any public land. There will be no permanent blinds or dug pits allowed. roadway is prohibited. Shooting toward any person, building, or domestic 6. No parking in the skeet field parking lot until 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays animal when within range is prohibited. during the hunting season, unless you have a handicapped permit Sunday Hunting Prohibited: Possession of hunting implements on vehicle.