Newsletter of the Outdoor Writers Association Spring 2015 Excellence in Craft winners recognized Awards announced during Spring Conference banquet The Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association presented its annual Excellence in Craft Awards during the Spring Conference banquet at Seven Springs Mountain Resort on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Awards Chair Brad Isles distributed awards to 19 individuals in 25 categories. There were 300 total entries by more than 40 members. Winners are: POWA CORE AWARDS Best Newspaper Column (sponsored by Pennsylvania Hunters Sharing the Harvest) – “Unique wildlife encounters a Don Carey Photo bonus for time spent outdoors” by Ralph First-place winners for this year’s Excellence in Craft Awards were: Front (l-r): Martone, published in the New Castle News Tom Tatum, Gerry Putt, Jennifer Bilott, Tyler Frantz, Wade Robertson; Back: Charlie Burchfield, Marshall Nych, Ben Moyer, Terry Brady, Steve Sorensen, Ralph Scherder, on May 29, 2014. Ralph Martone. Not pictured: Bud Cole, Bob D’Angelo, Timothy Flanigan, Bob Frye, First runner-up: “Deer hunting and the Ron Steffe, Karen Wolf, Alex Zidock. See EXCELLENCE, page 6

Conference at Seven Springs a rousing success By Nick Sisley Conference Chair

Seven Springs showed why it is one of the top resorts in the east during POWA’s Spring Conference in May. Attending members who had not visited resort before seemed thoroughly impressed with the facility, the setting and they loved the majestic mountains. Mark Nale Photo Guided turkey hunting was on the Wilderness Voyageurs guide Ryan McCauley steadies the raft as POWA member See SPRINGS, page 8 John Hayes battles a 22-inch rainbow on the Youghiogheny River. Craft Improvement POWWOW Spring 2015 New committee offers member Quarterly publication of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association, Inc., a non-profit outings, chance to develop material professional, educational organization. Items published in PowWow do not reflect the opinions By Freddie McKnight to write or broadcast about a trip, it is or endorsement of POWA. Committee Chair expected that you will do so in a timely manner in accordance with your outlets. www.paoutdoorwriters.com A new POWA committee has recently We will restrict trips to one per year per Dennis Scharadin been formed. Officially dubbed the member, at least for now, so that all may POWA Executive Director “Outdoor Press Outings Committee,” it have a chance to participate. P.O. Box 221 / Summit Station, PA 17979 Phone 570-739-2085 currently consists of Mark Demko, and This may be altered if the host can Email: [email protected] myself, with a little help from Doyle Dietz. handle an unlimited number of attendees The purpose of this committee is simple, or if there are openings after the deadline POWA Officers 2015-16 to arrange outdoor press outings centered period. All notifications about trips will be President – DON KNAUS 31 Nichols Street on hook and bullet themes across Pennsyl- handled via email. Wellsboro, PA 16901 vania and nearby states. We have several Those who attend will be asked to pro- 570-723-4290; [email protected] possible outings lined up for the remainder vide tearsheets, a link to a website or some 1st V.P. – RALPH MARTONE 2nd V.P. – BRAD ISLES of this year and possibly into 2016. proof of media coverage resulting from the Secretary – MARY HOSMER The procedure may change as needed trip. This will not only show the trip host Treasurer – JOHN ALLEN in the future. However, at present, when the resulting publicity, but also allow us to Board Chair – MARK NALE Board of Directors (term ending): BUD COLE a trip is announced that you are interested show prospective trip hosts what POWA (‘16); DOYLE DIETZ (‘16); MARK DEMKO in attending, respond to either Mark or members have to offer them. (‘17); JESSICA WELSHANS (‘17); BEN myself before the deadline (we hope to This committee is in its infancy and is MOYER (‘18); PAULA PIATT (‘18) Sup. Mbr. Rep. - CONNIE YINGLING, allow a two-week window for decisions, looking for a couple of other members to Maryland Office of Tourism Development but that may not be possible with all trips). join. If we can get a three or four person Parliamentarian - RALPH MARTONE Once the period has ended, we will group to handle the work, we have the PowWow Editor - BRAD ISLES forward the following to the host: name POWA Legal Counsel - METTE, EVANS & potential to average a trip per month (or WOODSIDE, Harrisburg, Pa. of each POWA member interested, status more). with POWA (active member, associate Just to whet your appetite, the first two IN THIS ISSUE member, etc.), your county of residence and trips lined up are a fishing kayak trip in Spring Conference Review...... 1, 8-9 your contact information. This will allow Luzerne County and a tuna fishing trip in Craft Award Winners...... 1, 6-7 the trip host to select attendees by their Ocean City, Md. Details on the first trip are Craft Improvement...... 2 respective geographical area of the state below. Watch your email for future outings. Supporting Member News...... 3 rather than the media you represent. We If you have any questions or would like President’s Message...... 4 Executive Director’s Report...... 5 will allow the hosts to select the attendees to become part of this committee, please Treasurer’s Report...... 7 to keep any bias out of the choices made. contact me via the information listed in Member News...... 10 While there are no rules forcing you the directory. Market News...... 11 Committees...... 11 Kayak fishing trip in Luzerne County July 9 Meeting Minutes...... 12-15 Luzerne County Visitors Bureau and 77 East Market Street Susquehanna Kayak and Canoe will host Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 Member contributors to this issue: a kayak fishing trip for up to 20 members 570-823-6152 Don Carey, Nick Sisley, Mark Nale, Freddie McKnight, of POWA on Friday, July 10. Don Knaus, Dennis Scharadin, Terry Brady, Doyle Dietz, Jeff Woleslagle, Michael Klimkos, John Allen Participants will arrive Thursday after- 5 p.m. – Tour of Riverfront Park noon/evening July 9 and stay overnight 6 p.m. – Dinner, Downtown Wilkes- SEND POWWOW CONTRIBUTIONS TO at the Genetti Best Western in downtown Barre POWA Exec. Director Dennis Scharadin P.O. Box 221 / Summit Station, PA 17979 Wilkes-Barre. The stay is free, but it is July 10 Phone: 570-739-2085 for double occupancy. If you are inter- 9 a.m. – Lobby of Hotel to depart for Email: [email protected] -or- ested in participating on this trip, please Susquehanna Kayak and Canoe email Freddie McKnight at wmout- Brad Isles, PowWow Editor 10 a.m. – On the River P.O. Box 23, Grove City, PA 16127 [email protected] by 6 p.m. on July 1. 12:30 p.m. – Lunch, to be deterimined Phone: 724-967-2832 Email: [email protected] ITINERARY 2 p.m. – Bartolai Winery – tour and © Copyright 2015 by the Pennsylvania July 9 tasting Outdoor Writers Association, Inc. Check in at Best Western Genetti 3 p.m. – Head for home

2 PowWow - Spring 2015 Supporting Member News PANWTF, DCNR, Dover Area High students team for conservation Two agriculture classes at Dover Area High School recently took on a project in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Pennsylvania Department of Conserva- tion and Natural Resources. Under the direction of instructor Ron

Weaner, who also serves on the Penn- Contributed Photos sylvania Game Commission Board of Students from Dover Area High School, under the instruction of instructor Ron Commissioners, the students modified Weaner, built gates to limit illegal access to portions of . The plans for gates needed to limit access to gate project is a group effort between the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wild portions of Michaux State Forest from Turkey Federation and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. adjacent private land. to the opportunity for the students to have Foresters and rangers on Michaux State ownership in a conservation project that Forest reported issues with illegal access would benefit wild turkeys, construction by four-wheel drive vehicles and ATVs and installation of the gates will improve onto a property known as the Glatfelter conditions for wildlife on Michaux State Tract. That property was purchased as an Forest. addition to the forest several years ago. Over the winter, students and faculty Wildlife habitat management practices at Dover Area High School worked with established while the land was owned computer aided design to modify plans for by Glatfelter Timber Company resulted the gates. Materials were purchased and in outstanding nesting and brood rearing delivered to the school in late January and habitat for wild turkeys. work began in earnest. The Bureau of Forestry utilizes an eco- In April, the gates were completed and system management approach in manag- a date was set for Mike Wright, a forester benefit of wildlife. Even better, this project ing the property as a timber resource and on the Michaux and other DCNR staff to provided a valuable learning experience is a prime example of how to achieve pick up the completed gates. Agriculture for the students, one that they can look outstanding wildlife habitat. Trespass is- class students assembled in their shop to back on and take pride in when they visit sues threatened to diminish the value of help load the gates onto a dump body truck the state forest. the property for wildlife. Well-designed and trailer. Moveable hoists made the task The gates were a team effort. PANWTF gates were needed to address the illegal of loading the heavy gates and the posts volunteers raised the funds for the materi- access issues. that will anchor them a smooth operation. als, Mr. Weaner and his classes were the In the fall of 2014, the need for well- In short order, the gates were on their labor force and the Bureau of Forestry way to Michaux State Forest where they constructed gates was discussed at a will complete the installation making the meeting of local PANWTF chapters, Game will be installed over the summer. NWTF Glatfelter Tree Farm section of the forest Commission biologists and foresters work- Regional Director Walt Bingaman and a better place for wildlife to thrive. ing on Michaux State Forest. NWTF Regional Biologist Bob Eriksen Pennsylvania NWTF members pledged were on hand to meet the students, thank Bureau of Forestry staff on the Michaux support for the purchase of materials for them for their fine work and take photo- continue to go above and beyond the call the gates and Mr. Weaner volunteered the graphs. Each student received a NWTF of duty managing wildlife habitat on the services of his welding classes. camo ball cap. forest. The results are visible as evidenced This agreement provided a great “hands This project is a great example of how by a growing wild turkey population and on” conservation oriented project for the conservation organizations and state agen- increased hunting and wildlife viewing students to sink their teeth into. In addition cies continue to work together for the opportunities.

PowWow - Spring 2015 3 Hoffman, Rich Faler and Jeff Mulhollem. Award-winning artists who have held the post of president include Ken Hunter and President's Message Gerald Putt. Jim and Sylvia Bashline served by Don Knaus as presidents and became Life Members as did Tom Fegley. His wife, Betty Lou, now an Honorary Member, also served as First, all who attended our spring con- you posted. POWA president. Then there’s Linda Stiner ference at Seven Springs were “wowed.” As I do my best to who has “done it all” for POWA and is our For that, we owe thanks to Nick Sisley, keep us on an even most recent Meritorious Service Award the chair for our conference. keel, I am humbled by the outdoor writing winner. Her husband, Bob, is much feted Having hosted a conference in Wells- greats who preceded me as president of writer and photographer. And, speaking boro, I am aware of the great deal of POWA and my heroes who became Life of photographers, Tim Flanigan is an oft work involved in a successful “gathering Members. awarded camera genius. John and Wendy of writers.” Nick, you did an exceptional Among the presidents in the past Roger Plowman each manned the helm of POWA. job…above and beyond. Latham, creator of the slate call business Then there are the perennial mega- As I embark on my year as POWA and Lou Stevenson who manufactured writers found in many magazines…guys President, I am anxious and apprehensive. great box calls as well as “Mr. Turkey,” The task ahead seems daunting when Bob Clark. There was Keith Schuyler, like Past Presidents Mike Bleech, Freddie attacked solo. I will need help and sug- bowhunting expert for Pennsylvania Game McKnight, Mark Nale, Ben Moyer and gestions from the POWA membership to News, and Tom Tatum, who also had a others. succeed. regular archery column in Game News. I am honored to even be mentioned along I am working with the Board of Direc- And there’s Harry Allaman, the outdoor with these greats in the field of outdoor tors to “polish” the duties manual to reflect television pioneer who shot shows with communication. our coming into the digital age. We are 16 mm film before he had a TV camera- And Mark Nale adds to this list. He did working at securing a host site for our man. His show, “Call of the Outdoors,” ran an excellent job as president and completed next conference. for 42 years out of WGAL in Lancaster. an ambitious agenda. A combined POWA, Mason Dixon OWA Harry, a founding member of POWA, was So, all in all, I feel like I have some and Virginia OWA conference is being followed by past presidents Alex Zidock, pretty big shoes to fill in the coming year. discussed. That’s several years down the Ron Tussel and Kermit Henning with their I thank you for your support in choosing road but such an undertaking requires that own TV shows. The radio waves carry the me as your president. Now, I really need we plan in advance. wisdom of Charlie Burchfield and others. your support in order to succeed and in We are also looking at trimming the Our POWA presidency sported shooting order to guide POWA to even better heights. number of committees as several may be experts like Don Lewis and Dave Ehrig; Reach out your hand. Volunteer your combined and/or eliminated. We’ll keep magazine editors Bob Mitchell, Lou assistance, service and support to POWA. POWA on the Web Connect with the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association

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PowWow - Spring 2015 5 Excellence Best Published Art Award, Color & Boater, November/December 2014. from page 1 or Black & White (sponsored by Best Published Pennsylvania Fishing GATCO Sharpeners/Timberline Knives) or Boating Related Newspaper Photo, tin-can telephone principle” by Steve – “Catchin’ the Wind – Springer Spaniels” Color or Black & White (sponsored by the Sorensen, published in The Forest Press by Gerry Putt, cover of Pennsylvania Game Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission) on Jan. 15, 2014. News, November 2014. – “Even on hot summer days, don’t ignore Best Newspaper Feature (sponsored by POWA SPECIALTY AWARDS fishing possibilities” by Tyler Frantz Bob & Linda Steiner) – “Fenced-in hunts Bass Pro Shops Pass it on Award published in the Lebanon Daily News on draw debate” by Bob Frye, published in (sponsored by Bass Pro Shops) – “Fun + Sept. 7, 2014. the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on Oct. Interesting = Hooked for Life” by Jennifer First runner-up: “Winter brings 26, 2014. Bilott, published in Pennsylvania Angler reflections on warmer, brighter days” by First runner-up: “Dead of winter & Boater, November/December, 2014. Wade Robertson, published in the Olean brings cubs to life” by William Williams, First runner-up: “Turkey-taught deer Times Herald on Dec. 21, 2014. published in the Wyoming County Press skills” by Joe Byers, published in Griffin’s Handloading Promotion Award for Examiner on Dec. 31, 2014. Guide on April 9, 2014. Broadcast Media (sponsored by Redding Best Magazine or Regional Newspaper Wildlife Conservation Partnership Reloading) – “Beginner Reloading” by Column (sponsored by Gogal Publishing Award (sponsored by the Pennsylvania Alex Zidock for Out in the Open TV Co.) – “Day on the water drinking from Game Commission) – “Owls and others broadcast on Sept. 25, 2014. the sea of life” by Terry Brady, published find sanctuary at landfill” by Tyler Frantz, First runner-up: “Reloading your own in Pennsylvania Outdoor News on July published in the Lebanon Daily News on ammo” by Charlie Burchfield, broadcast 18, 2014. Sept. 19, 2014. on WCED Talk Radio on Dec. 8, 2014. First runner-up: “The Arthur Young First runner-up: “All about the elk – Handloading Promotion Award buck” by Steve Sorensen, published in Partnerships key to growing Pennsylvania’s for Electronic Media (sponsored by Ohio Valley Outdoors, Spring 2014. herd” by Mark Nale, published in the Redding Reloading) – “Why I returned Centre Daily Times on Dec. 14, 2014. Best Magazine or Regional Newspaper to handloading” by Steve Sorensen, Feature (sponsored by Blackpowder Mountain Sanctuary Raptor published at Deer Hunters Online, Products Inc.) – “Bowhunting peripherals” Conservation and Eco-Tourism November/December 2014. by Tom Tatum, published in Pennsylvania Award (sponsored by First runner-up: “Reloading and Game News, January 2014. Sanctuary) – “Nature’s air show” by Bud freeloading” by Marshall Nych, published First runner-up: “Steelhead fishing – A Cole, published in the Bethlehem Press at Bucktail Outdoors, December 2014. wild brook trout taught me how” by Linda Sept. 17/18, 2014. Handloading Promotion Award for Steiner, published in Pennsylvania Angler First runner-up: “Hawk Mountain raptors Print Media (sponsored by Redding & Boater, November/December 2014. are unusual attraction near Reading” by Reloading) – “Handloading for ultimate Best Published Newspaper Photo, Color Cindy Ross, published in Recreation News, performance” by Wade Robertson, or Black & White (sponsored by POWA October, 2014. published in the Olean Times Herald on Past Presidents) – “Conservationists face The Pennsylvania Elk Resource July 6, 2014. huge hurdles” by Karen Wolf, published in Award (sponsored by the Keystone First runner-up: “Ways of making good the Lebanon Daily News on Jan. 26, 2014. Elk Country Alliance) – “PA elk herd: guns shoot better” by Charlie Burchfield, First runner-up: “Aiming for success” An enduring success story” by Charlie published in The Courier-Express on Aug. by Tyler Frantz, published in the Pottsville Burchfield, published in The Courier- 3, 2014. Republican-Herald on Sept. 21, 2014. Express on Sept. 18, 2014. Outdoor Blog Entry Award (sponsored Best Published Magazine Photo, Color First runner-up: “PA’s special elk hunt” by POWA EIC entries) – “A snag in the or Black & White (sponsored by POWA by Charlie Burchfield, broadcast on WCED family tree” by Marshall Nych, published EIC entries) – “September grouse” by Talk Radio on Sept. 8, 2014. at Bucktail Outdoors Online in April, 2014. Timothy Flanigan, published in the Ruffed Best Action Hunting, Trapping or First runner-up: “Dissecting a bowhunting buck miss: Lessons learned the hard way” Grouse Society calendar, 2014. Fishing Photograph (sponsored by by Tyler Frantz, published at Pennsylvania First runner-up: “Raccoon in a tree” by POWA EIC entries) – Late season; last Outdoor News Online on Nov. 20, 2014. Ralph Scherder, published in Ohio Valley chance for deer hunters” by Tyler Frantz, Outdoors, Winter 2014. published in the Lebanon Daily News on Pennsylvania Trappers Award Best Book Award (sponsored by POWA Dec. 26, 2014. (sponsored by the Pennsylvania Trappers EIC entries) – “Growing Up with Guns” First runner-up: “Evelyn Bilott uses Association) – “Quest for a Red Fox” by by Steve Sorensen. her Barbie rod to fish on a private lake Ralph Scherder, published in Pennsylvania First runner-up: “Ghost Brother” Harry in Tidioute, Warren County” by Jennifer Game News, February 2014. Guyer, Jr. Bilott, published in Pennsylvania Angler Continued on next page...

6 PowWow - Spring 2015 Continued from previous page... First runner-up: “Trapping is in his Passing the gavel... blood” by Doyle Dietz, published in The Republican Herald on Nov. 2, 2014. Trout and the Coldwater Resource Award (sponsored by Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited) – “Native trout still grace our mountains” by Ben Moyer, published in The Herald-Standard on April 13, 2014. First runner-up: “West Branch rebirth alive and continuing” by Mark Nale, published in The Daily Herald on June 17, 2014. White-Tailed Deer Award (sponsored by POWA EIC entries) – “The Sacrifice” by Bob D’Angelo, published in Pennsylvania Game News, December 2014. First runner-up: “Hunting is about the experience not the kill” by Tyler Frantz, Don Carey Photo published in the Lebanon Daily News on Immediate Past President Mark Nale, left, passes the gavel to new POWA President Sept. 28, 2014. Don Knaus during Saturday night’s banquet during the Spring Conference at Seven Springs. Wildlife Art Award (sponsored by Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art) – Treasurer’s Report “Wintry Mix” by Gerry Putt. By John Allen, POWA Treasurer / Expenditures as of April 30, 2015 Young Trees Habitat Award (sponsored Income Accounts Budget 14-15 Actual % of Budget by the Allegheny Chapter of the Ruffed Active Members’ Dues 9,000 8,890 99 Grouse Society) – “Tough times – Habitat Supporting Members’ Dues 7,500 7,100 95 in area dwindling for ruffed grouse” by Merchandise Sales 100 100 100 Bob Frye, published in the Pittsburgh Craft Award Income 2,000 1,970 99 Tribune-Review on Nov. 9, 2014. General Contribution - 140 - First runner-up: “The right medicine” by Spring Conference Income (Net) 2,585 1,120 43 Mark Nale, published in the Centre Daily TOTAL INCOME $21,185 $19,130 90% Times on April 13, 2014. Expense Accounts Budget 14-15 Actual % of Budget Executive Dir. Stipend 8,000 5,333 67 Youth Fishing Award (sponsored by Pow Wow (Print/Edit) 4,750 2,296 48 Expositions, Inc.) – “Happiness made Member Awards 2,850 - - simple is always best” by Ron Steffe, Membership Directory 1,500 - - published in On the Water, September Plaque Expenses 1,000 132 13 2014. Office Expenses 1,000 326 33 First runner-up: “Joining the ranks” Postage, General 750 669 89 by Bob Frye, published in the Pittsburgh Insurance 510 502 98 Tribune-Review on May 18, 2014. Marketing 300 487 162 Youth and the Hunting/Shooting Credit Card Fees 150 108 72 Travel 125 - - Sports Award (sponsored by the National Website Expenses 100 - - Shooting Sports Foundation) – “BB guns Interim Board Meeting 100 - - can be used in teaching young shooters” Miscellaneous 50 - - by Charlie Burchfield, published in The TOTAL EXPENSES $21,185 $9,853 47% Courier-Express on Nov. 26, 2014. Net Income 0 $9,277 First runner-up: “This is more fun than Cash Accounts as of April 30, 2015: General Fund, $31,704; Youth Education Fund, $12,310; Scholar- golf” by Steve Sorensen, published in The ship Fund, $56,913; Jacquelin Knight CD, $14,369; Emergency Fund, $9,174; Northwest CD, $20,000; U.S. Treasury Note, $10,000. Total Cash Accounts: $154,470. Forest Press on Oct. 1, 2014. PowWow - Spring 2015 7 Springs from page 1 agenda for Friday morning. A few even hunted Thursday. Board Member Ralph Martone handled the many hunters. Freddie McKnight bagged a nice gobbler. Fishing the Youghiogheny River was also on Friday – Ben Moyer organized a spectacular 11- mile guided fishing float trip, while Len Lichvar handled the Yough fishing along the bike trail. The official weekend began with our Friday evening banquet at the Sporting Clays Grille. Jeremy Green with the NRA was in attendance, and announced a $1,000 Excellence in Craft Award sponsored by the NRA beginning in 2016. The NRA also sponsored that evening’s meal. Breakfast

Saturday morning was sponsored by the Don Carey Photo Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau, also held at the Sporting Clays Grille. Our Craft Improvement Seminars started immediately thereafter. Mike Mohr, Seven Springs shotgun instruction/professional, gave a talk on shotgun basics. There was a lot of note taking as members were planning their columns on this subject. Next it was Justin Spracklin, Seven Springs’ head fishing guide, whose subject was “Demystifying Western Pennsylvania Fly Hatches.” He also revealed four blue-ribbon local trout streams. Again there was more note taking by members. Perhaps the highlight of the seminars was Bob and Linda Steiner – where both told many of their secrets to writing and photo success. John Hayes, outdoor editor for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette revealed Mark Nale Photo how to reach more readers – especially At top, Chuck Matasic from Kodabow non-hunting and non-fishing readers. speaks with POMA Executive Direc- Bob Ford, winner of many Outdoor tor Kevin Orthman during Saturday Writers Association of America awards, afternoon’s Breakout session at Seven demonstrated how blogging is making Springs Mountain Resort. him more money. Above, Mike Capps of Howard Com- Two seminar coffee/donut breaks were munications demonstrates Mossy Oak product as POWA members look on. sponsored by PA Hunters Sharing the At left, Jeff Woleslagle shows a fine Harvest and shotgun maker Caesar Guerini. brown trout caught while fishing in Lunch, right there in the Sporting Clays nearby . Grille, was sponsored by Elite Shotguns. At right, Freddie McKnight with the Lunch was immediately followed by gobbler he scored during a morning Breakout – which took place in the main hunt. Seven Springs complex. Supporting members attending were Trout Unlimited, the Western PA Conservancy, Maryland

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8 PowWow - Spring 2015 DCNR’s acting secretary introduced at Friday event By Terry Brady

They came like the targets at Seven Springs’ nearby sporting clays range: scattered, quickly and sometimes tough. From members of the Pa. Outdoor Writers Association, the questions just kept coming: “Why aren’t more state park cabins ‘pet friendly’ to Northern- tier grouse hunters in the fall and winter?” “Will there be stronger emphasis now on the Conservation Landscape concept across the state?” “What will the future hold for Marcellus Shale drilling in our state forestlands?” Brad Isles Photo Fielding the queries from about 100 POWA members and guests DCNR Acting Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn speaks to POWA members attending the Friday night barbecue held at The Grille was DCNR Acting Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn, who was a at Sporting Clays during the spring conference at Seven Springs featured speaker at the association’s annual spring conference at Mountain Resort. Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion, Somerset County. and others.” No stranger to the group, throughout her conservation career Noting segmentation among outdoors enthusiasts often weakens she had addressed its members on several occasions, discussed overall goals and accomplishments, the acting secretary called different topic. upon the POWA to continue communicating the shared goals Wearing a variety of career hats, she had talked to them before of all who enjoy the outdoors. “It’s not a case of hunter versus about the health of the Chesapeake Bay, bird life in their home biker. Or birder. state and deer in their Penn’s Woods. Now, on May, 15, she was “If all of us work together, we can get a lot more accomplished,” following in the heels of two of her predecessors – John Oliver Dunn said. “And I’m looking forward to working with all of you and Michael DiBerardinis – accepting an invitation that said, in in the years ahead. essence, “Tell us your vision for our state parks and state forests “It’s a great time to be outdoors right now, whether you are in the future.” hiking, or fishing or birding. Continue to get out and enjoy it, It is a vision, she said, that could be blurred if the outdoors- write about it and film and photograph it.” related media does not keep chipping away at public indifference Strong applause greeted the closing. POWA members liked and the disconnect between the young and the outdoor world what she said, how she answered their questions, but they loved around them. One in which “many of the kids today are not her evening plans: while they retired to the resort’s high-rise allowed out of their postage-size back yards.” hotel, she was driving a short distance to , “If the general public does not have the commitment to our where she would spend her night. natural resources, they won’t have the interest and the desire to “She told me she loved it,” said State Park Manager Michael fight for and see positive changes like you have done,” she told Mumau. “That’s the first thing she told me the next morning. She her audience of outdoors communicators. “It’s an incredible story, said she could hear the stream outside her cabin al night, and the one that has been influenced so strongly by your organization next day there were warblers and other songbirds everywhere!”

Continued from previous page... this video. Following the recognition of Office of Tourism, Caesar Guerini, the Excellence in Craft Award winners, Ways Pennsylvania Game Commission, National and Means Chairman Ralph Scherder and Wild Turkey Federation, Browning, others brought tables full of prizes for our Birchwood Casey and Kodabow. regular raffle drawings. This was followed by our membership Sunday morning’s wrap-up was clay meeting, which preceded the annual target shooting at the Seven Springs awards dinner. The Saturday evening Sporting Clays 5-Stand – covered and out meal also took place at the main Seven of the weather. This shooting was not only Springs complex – this one sponsored by very well attended – Mike Mohr and Paul, the National Shooting Sports Foundation – his Level II NSCA Instructor, showed how and where a brief video was shown about much there is to successful shooting – and talking to kids re firearms safety. Each every attendee not only learned plenty, they Nick Sisley Photo member also took home a thumb drive with were soon breaking targets with alacrity.

PowWow - Spring 2015 9 Top Shot Member News Keystone Wounded Warriors honor Dietz Keystone Wounded Warriors awarded Doyle Dietz its “Certificate of Apprecia- tion Award” for his ongoing and continu- ous support of outdoors activities for vet- erans. Retired Army Lt. Col. Tom Frendak, the Keystone Wounded Warriors liaison for Carbon and Schuylkill counties, made the surprise presentation to Dietz when a guest on his “Experience The Outdoors” weekly radio program. Frendak presented the award on behalf of Keystone Wounded Warriors president Paul Spurgin. In presenting the award Frendak said it was for both the publicity Dietz has Doyle Dietz Photo generated for Keystone Wounded War- Gerry Putt, left, is presented with the championship plaque after winning the Media riors and Volunteer Guides for Veterans Trap Shot with a score of 24 at this year’s Pennsylvania State Championship Shoot at Valley Gun and Country Club, Elysburg, by Pennsylvania State Sportsman’s As- through columns and feature articles and sociation public relations director and POWA member Tom Austin. his radio program and his volunteer work guiding for veterans. To become involved with Keystone On target Wounded Warriors and Volunteer Guides for Veterans as a participant or securing the services of guides contact Frendak at [email protected].

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10 PowWow - Spring 2015 Both fresh water and salt water pieces are sought. Though every article doesn’t need Market News to have a recipe (for consumptive use) or by Freddie McKnight quick release info (non-consumptive use), we are very conscious of being wise stew- ards of our natural resources. This should show in the articles where appropriate. Bucktailoutdoors is always looking and submissions to: Basic how-to-do pieces will most likely to introduce its readers to new PA au- Steve Walburn, editor, remain our most printed articles. That thors. Articles should be informative and American Angler, 735 Broad St. Augusta, being said, articles that show the science entertaining showcasing Pennsylvania outdoors. General subject matter may GA 30904. Phone: 706-828-3971. Email: (not necessarily in scientific terms) behind include hunting, fishing, hiking, ecotour- [email protected]. the fish, the bait and the methods are also ism etc. Submissions should be around needed. We need both long feature articles Bait Fisherman is seeking articles on 1,000 words with a supporting photo or and shorts. Reprints are accepted with full two. Compensation is $40 per published practically any topic that is “bait fishing” – disclosure. Contact editor Rich Faler: bf@ piece. Contact: steve@bucktailoutdoors. the fish, the bait, techniques, and locations. bait-fisherman.com. Pennsylvania Game News is looking for me-and-joe deer, spring turkey, rabbit 2015/16 POWA Committees and squirrel hunting articles for 2016 issues Committee Chair Liaison of the magazine. Send queries or completed articles for review on a speculation basis to Awards...... Brad Isles Brad Isles Bob D’Angelo at the Game Commission Awards Review...... Bob Mitchell Ralph Martone at 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, Pa. Constitution and Bylaws...... Jim Fitser Mark Nale 17110. Email: [email protected]. Craft Improvement...... Ben Moyer Brad Isles Ohio Valley Outdoors magazine writer guidelines: A general rule of thumb for Duties Manual...... Bob Mitchell Bud Cole story length is 600-1,500 words. Occa- Editorial Review...... Terry Brady Mary Hosmer sionally used are stories between 300-400 words (tips, how-tos, Q&As, etc.). Main Ethics...... John Swinton Don Knaus topics are hunting, fishing, firearms with Finance/Budget...... John Allen Bud Cole subtopics of camping, trapping and product Financial Auditing...... Betty Dietz Doyle Dietz reviews related to our topics. The magazine loves photo support with articles. Payment Historical Archives...... Mary Linkevich Mark Demko is generally $35 for articles and $10 for Membership Audit...... Tom Tatum Doyle Dietz photos. A cover photo gets $100. Membership Development...... Charlie Burchfield Mark Nale American Angler is devoted exclu- Member Screening...... Dave Ehrig Doyle Dietz sively to fly fishing, focusing mainly on coldwater fly fishing for trout, steelhead Nominating...... Rich Faler Don Knaus and salmon, but the magazine also runs Outdoor Education...... Kermit Henning Ralph Martone articles about warmwater and saltwater fly fishing. (Sister magazine, Saltwater Outdoor Press Outings...... Freddie McKnight Mark Demko Fly Fishing, is devoted exclusively to the Past Presidents Council...... Freddie McKnight Mark Nale latter.) The magazine’s mission is to supply Publicity...... Dennis Scharadin Brad Isles readers with well-written, accurate articles on every aspect of the sport – angling Scholarship...... John Swinton John Allen techniques and methods, reading water, Sports Shows...... Kermit Henning Doyle Dietz finding fish, selecting flies, tying flies, fish behavior, places to fish, casting, managing Supporting Member Recruitment...... Bud Cole Bud Cole line, rigging, tackle, accessories, entomol- Supporting Member Rep...... Connie Yingling Connie Yingling ogy and any other relevant topics. Each Supporting Member Screening...... Don Knaus Mark Demko submission should present specific, useful information that will increase our readers’ Technology/Website...... Brad Isles Brad Isles enjoyment of the sport and help them catch Ways and Means...... Ralph Scherder Mark Nale more fish. Send all queries, correspondence PowWow - Spring 2015 11 renewal notices. They were Chris Gorsuch, Jim four new POWA members since January. You Grippo, Dave Lockard, Tom Mitchell, Micah could do this, too. Sargent and David Smith. Harry Boyer wrote It has been an honor to serve as POWA Meeting he was not writing anymore, and Jack Harris president and I was flattered when asked to did not meet the requirements for associate serve a second term. It is now time to turn Minutes membership. In addition, life member and the gavel over to Don Knaus. Don has been former president Adele Dovey passed away. a big help during the past two years and his However, since our last conference, eight input and assistance was instrumental in many Board of Directors Minutes candidates were approved for membership ways – including, but not limited to rewriting May 15, 2015 and we end the fiscal year with 163 active, all of the Board Directives and streamlining The Grille at Sporting Clays associate, life, and honorary members. Since the new supporting member review process. I Seven Springs Mountain Resort | Champion, PA the winter PowWow, six candidates passed am counting on Don to keep our organization the membership screening and board vote. moving ahead – growing and getting stronger. I The meeting was called to order at 9:42 p.m. They are: Harold Daub, associate, and active hope that the membership gives Don the same by 1st VP Don Knaus. Present: members Robert “BJ” Small, Bill Anderson, kind of support that I received. President Mark Nale; 1st VP Don Knaus; Michael T. Huff, Christian Shane and Doty Thanks to everyone for your support and 2nd VP Ralph Martone; Treasurer John Al- McDowell. Bob Miller, a member since 1968, help during the past two years. len; Directors Brad Isles, Doyle Dietz, Mark decided at age 93 not to renew his membership. *Motion to accept the President’s Report. Demko and Mary Hosmer; Supporting Member The board, however, decided his 47 years as Isles/Demko. Approved. Representative Connie Yingling; and Parlia- a member warranted his being approved as an Treasurer’s Report: John Allen said we are mentarian Ralph Martone. Absent but excused honorary member. at 90 percent of budget and, as of April 30, we were Board Chair Rich Faler, Directors Bud Supporting member renewals are almost are in good shape. We are up in revenue on the Cole and Ralph Scherder, and Secretary Mary completed. POWA started the year with 93 supporting member side and active members are Linkevich. Guests attending were Tom Tatum, supporting members and since the spring meet- about the same. Allen recommend that POWA Harry Guyer, Freddie McKnight and Charlie ing the board has approved 15 new supporting increases the Executive Director’s salary by Burchfield. members. New supporting members since the $1,000, making it $9,000. He said POWA is *Motion to accept minutes of the Oct. 21, winter PowWow are: The Nature Conservancy, financially sound enough to go back to that 2014 board conference call. Martone/Demko. Mossy Oak, Night Eyes LLC, Whitewater Chal- level of compensation. Approved. lengers, American Sportfishing Association and *Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Correspondence: None. the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Dietz/Martone. Approved. OFFICERS’ REPORTS There is nothing to report regarding the joint COMMITTEE REPORTS Chairman’s Report: No report. fall conference with the Mason-Dixon Outdoor Awards: Chair Brad Isles reports the number Executive Director’s Report: It appears Writers and Virginia Outdoor Writers. of craft awards categories increased for the third the long, hard winter has finally come to an *Motion to accept the Executive Director’s straight year. Members were offered up to 25 end. But, even through all the snow, ice and Report. Dietz/Isles. Approved. total award categories, eight core awards and 17 frigid temperatures the wheels of POWA were President’s Report: It has been a busy two specialty awards, which represents an increase still turning. years for me as POWA president and the time from eight and 13 last year and eight and 10 in POWA had booths and auctions at the Carlisle went by quickly. It seems that just a few weeks 2013. Total number of entries also climbed for Sports and Outdoor Show in September, the ago I was a bit apprehensive – wondering if I the third consecutive year to 43 individuals who Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg could do a quality job – and now it was time submitted 297 entries in 198 total categories as in February, and the Lehigh Valley Outdoor to write this final president’s message. compared to 33 who submitted 250 entries in Show in Allentown in March. Our auctions Since I’m a ’60s music fan, I often relate 163 total categories previously. Winners will netted $10,000 to be used for our education life events to songs. With that in mind, if there be announced at the Spring 2015 conference. grants in 2016. While the amount of money was to be a theme song for my presidency, it POWA and the Outdoor Writers Association was less than in recent years, the number of would certainly be the Beatles tune from the late of California exchanged judging duties among requests jumped to 16. Each of those clubs and 1960s, “With a Little Help From My Friends.” their respective members. organizations received a grant. POWA also had So many people stepped forward in so Awards Review: No action requested. a booth at the Greater Philadelphia and Outdoor many ways that much was accomplished. I Constitution and Bylaws: No current Show in Oaks. detailed those accomplishments in the Winter activity. Penn State student Paul Kemper was chosen 2015 issue of PowWow and I won’t repeat that Craft Improvement: No report. to receive a Will Johns Scholarship of $1,000. again here. However, I will make note of one Duties Manual: Chair Bob Mitchell reminds Will Johns Scholarship Chairman John Swinton accomplishment that will help POWA continue the board that Jim Fitser worked hard to update is quite pleased with this year’s recipient. Kem- to move forward. the manual and the board should make sure per spent last summer interning for Outdoor I am happy to report that we now have a this latest version is in use. Mitchell asked that Life/Field & Stream magazines. new recruiting tool. If you haven’t already he be forwarded a copy of the most recently The number of POWA’s EIC and Specialty seen it, you will receive a copy of our new approved manual for his files. Awards also took a significant increase. This supporting member brochure – designed by Editorial Review: Chair Terry Brady and year there are 25 categories with total prize Paula Piatt. The Board and I thought that this the committee applaud PowWow editor Brad money of $3,950. was an important step to help increase our sup- Isles who continues to do an excellent job. Brad The membership renewals for 2015 have porting membership. Use your copies to sign provides clean copy and interesting photos, and been completed. There were 163 membership up new members. I have used my brochures his timeliness of alerts and last-minute info to renewal notices sent. Six never returned their (member and supporting member) to sign up the membership always is spot on. POWA is 12 PowWow - Spring 2015 fortunate to have his services. $900 more than last year’s event. Thanks go CONFERENCES Ethics: No activity. out to promoter Dennis E. Brozey, professional Conference Sites 2016 and 2017: Nick Sis- Finance and Budget: As posted. auctioneer Douglas House who donated his ley agreed to help organize the next conference Financial Auditing: No audit of the Trea- services, and the efforts of POWA volunteers if there is a local contact. Preferred locations surer was performed, but one is expected to who staffed the weekend, secured donations, would be the Williamsport, Wilkes-Barre happen in the near future. or donated their own works including Tom Scranton, State College, Valley Forge or Har- Historical Archives: Chair Mary Linkevich Austin, Bud Cole, Mark Demko, Betty Dietz, risburg areas, but a local member would need completed her recap of the previous year’s Doyle Dietz, Dave Ehrig, Jim Fitser, Darla to step up and volunteer to chair the conference. work, which will be printed in the directory. Guyer, Harry Guyer, Kermit Henning, Mike Tourist promotion agencies or visitor bureaus Dennis Scharadin said he has a few items that Klimkos, Andy Pope, Gerry Putt, Dennis would possibly be willing to help. need to be added, such as grants that have Scharadin, and Bruce Schneck. Funds will be Fall Gathering September or October been awarded. used to support youth outdoors education and 2015: There has been no action because of Membership Audit: No activity. recreational events. a possible joint meeting with M-DOWA and Membership Development: No report. Supporting Member Representative: Con- VOWA. The committee seeks Member Screening: nie Yingling will continue as chair. OLD BUSINESS board approval on the following screening Supporting Member Screening: New sup- Joint Conference: Tom Tatum and Harry activity since Dec. 16, 2014: New active mem- porting members include: the Western Penn- Guyer discussed logistics related to a possible bers are Eric Levis, Robert “BJ” Small, Bill R. sylvania Conservancy, Mossy Oak, The Nature joint conference with VOWA and M-DOWA. A Anderson and Michael T. Huff, Christian Shane Conservancy, Night Eyes LLC, Whitewater recommendation was made to hold the event in and Doty McDowell. New associate members Challengers and the American Sportfishing Winchester, Va., preferably in the fall, but it’s are Grey Berrier II and Harold Daub. Dropped Association. most practical to have it next year, in August from membership was Jack Harris. Supporting Member Recruitment: Chair 2016. Fall is high season in the Winchester area. : Submitted a slate of candidates Nominating Bud Cole continues to follow up on leads for Tatum suggested taking a poll to see how many for this year’s officer and board election. new supporting members by sending each pros- POWA members would be inclined to attend Outdoor Education: No report. pect a registration form, general information, a joint conference in August. Later months Outdoor Press Outings: As posted under and a letter explaining supporting membership are typically not good for POWA members New Business. benefits and several new supporting members due to hunting seasons, August is not good Past Presidents Council: No activity. have been added. In addition, plans are ongo- for the other organizations. Guyer said there Publicity: Chair Steve Sorensen encour- ing to contact the supporting members of the is a large number of member overlap between ages members to email him news updates at Outdoor Writers Association of America, the the organizations and a possibility for POWA [email protected] for distribution to Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers, the Profes- to add new members to its ranks following a outdoor media outlets. sional Outdoor Media Association, and the joint conference. Scholarship: Dennis Scharadin reports Virginia Outdoor Media Associations. This Supporting Member Brochure: Mark Nale that Paul Kemper from Penn State University suggestion will be passed along to other active worked with Paula Piatt to develop and produce was selected as the recipient of a Will Johns and supporting members of POWA. A support- supporting member brochures. Nale reported Scholarship. His background includes holding ing membership brochure was created and is getting a great deal to have them printed at an internship at Field & Stream magazine in available. Cole strongly encourages volunteers Staples. He has them available to take and New York City. There is no selection from the distribute at the POWA booth during outdoor University at Pittsburgh-Johnstown at this time. to join his efforts. shows and other outreach programs. A .pdf of Sports Shows: Dennis Scharadin said the Technology/Web Site: Chair Brad Isles re- the brochure is also available for download on Carlisle Sports & Outdoor Show has been ports that members received a high number of the POWA website. canceled, which also means the loss of booth POWA email updates over the past six months Audit of the Treasurer: An audit of the space and an auction. POWA will still have in order to keep members abreast of important Treasurer has not been done and is necessary booths at the Great American Outdoor Show POWA news. Website updates continue to occur to complete. Dennis Scharadin reported that in Harrisburg, American Sportfishing’s Greater as needed based on submissions and relevant he will connect with John Allen and complete Philadelphia Sports Show and the Lehigh press releases provided by members, support- one in June or July. Valley Sportsmen’s Show in the future. The ing members and the executive director. The American Sportfishing’s Greater Philadelphia new active and supporting member brochures NEW BUSINESS Sports Show took place from Feb. 26 through are now on the site, along with a redesigned Outdoor Press Outings: Freddie McKnight, March 1, 2015, and Tom Tatum manned the membership application. Recent photos will assisted by Mark Demko, is looking to set up complimentary POWA booth with some help be accepted by members who would like to press trips for POWA members throughout the from Bud Cole. The two both presented semi- contribute. Members who have a website should year. They are looking to organize at least two nars at this show as well. According to Show check to make sure they are listed. Activity trips in 2015, and expand offerings from there. Director Tod Alberto, the 2015 show was the on POWA’s social media channels has picked Details are being worked out, but the first trip most successful to date and the plans are to up slightly. Utilizing Facebook and Twitter as is expected to be a kayak fishing expedition. expand the event next year. At the end of the resources to connect with prospective mem- A second trip would possibly be to the Ocean show, Bud Cole took possession of the POWA bers and followers, and publicize activities/ City, Md. area. The hope is to use support- emblem for display at the Allentown Outdoors events of our active and supporting members, ing members as much as possible in order to Show in March. The Philadelphia show always is important. show give them support and added value to needs member volunteers to man the booth and Ways and Means: Ralph Scherder will their membership in POWA. Details of how to sell wares. The Lehigh Valley Sportsmen’s continue as chair. organize participation of the trips by regular Show was held March 4 to 6 in Allentown, *Motion to accept committee reports as POWA members is still being worked out, but and the POWA Auction netted $3,469.11, or posted. Yingling/Demko. Approved. Continued on next page... PowWow - Spring 2015 13 Continued from previous page... performed as expected, but President-elect Don the expectation would be to have coverage of Knaus said one will occur in the near future. the trip in the form of stories, TV, radio, pho- Meeting Historical Archives: Chair Mary Linkevich tography, etc., in a timely manner. Guidelines will continue in the same role. for selecting participants need to be worked Minutes Membership Audit: No activity. out. Specifically, who selects the members to Membership Development: No report. take the trips and how are the members chosen Member Screening: As posted. Nominating: No report. if there are more members who sign up than Membership Meeting Minutes spots available. Outdoor Education: Chair Kermit Hen- May 16, 2015 *Motion encouraging McKnight and Demko ning reports that 16 individual grants were Seven Springs Mountain Resort | Champion, PA to pursue and set up these trips how they see distributed this year. Despite a record low for fit, with the support of the Board. Knaus/Dietz. revenue generated from auctions, the proceeds The meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m. Approved. were divided and everyone got something. Mark by President Mark Nale. Present: Small Games of Chance: Scharadin Nale praised Henning’s efforts. President Mark Nale; 1st VP Don Knaus; reported that securing a Small Games of Outdoor Press Outings: Freddie McKnight 2nd VP Ralph Martone; Treasurer John Allen; Chance license for the 2015 conference was said the reason for pursuing outdoor press out- Directors Brad Isles, Doyle Dietz and Mark problematic. There were issues related to the ing opportunities is to show supporting mem- Demko; Supporting Member Representative location of POWA’s “office,” the conference bers there is a real benefit to partnering with Connie Yingling; and Parliamentarian Ralph location, Articles of Incorporation, etc. A let- POWA and to generate camaraderie between Martone. Absent but excused were Board ter from the IRS stating our non-profit status members. How the trips will work is still a Chair Rich Faler, Directors Bud Cole, Mary was hard to locate, and later found in storage. fluid situation, but the thought is to send out Hosmer and Ralph Scherder, and Secretary Also, the address of our lawyer’s office is not an email to members with information on the Mary Linkevich. valid because the firm no longer exists. In the trip, and the members would reply if interested. *Motion to accept minutes of the membership end, we did get the license in time and there There would be a reasonable expectation that meeting minutes from May 17, 2014, board are no other issues. There is potential to be stories, photographs, radio, TV, etc. would be reorganization meeting minutes from May 18, charged for work done by the lawyer in order generated from participating. The host would 2014, and board conference call minutes from to secure the license. be responsible for selecting who attends the trip Oct. 21, 2014. Bill Ferris/Gerry Putt. Approved. Possible Change to Officers’ Terms: Char- from a pool of interested candidates. The first Correspondence: Aside from a high amount lie Burchfield proposed using the POMA model trip is to Luzerne County to do a kayak/canoe of junk mail, Dennis Scharadin reports no other of streamlining how terms of office work for fishing trip on the Susquehanna River. Mark correspondence. officers in which they would fill two-year terms, Demko said the second trip this year would be Executive Director’s Report: As posted in moving up each time for another two-year term. in mid-September and be to Ocean City, Md. Board Minutes. It would also eliminate the Chairman of Board for a two-day saltwater trip for up to four writ- President’s Report: As posted in Board position. Burchfield sees it as a way to be op- ers. McKnight asked members to contact him Minutes. portunistic, make good and positive change, with information on tourist agencies or guide Chairman’s Report: No report. and limiting burnout, which would bring an services who may be interested in having mem- *Motion to accept the Executive Director’s incentive to have past presidents return to of- bers participate in an outing. Kermit Henning and President’s reports. Bob Clark/Tom Tatum. fice. He also feels the decision should not be urged caution on deciding who goes on which Approved. made lightly or quickly and would have to be trips, and that metropolitan newspapers don’t Treasurer’s Report: As posted. looked at in regards to POWA’s Constitution necessarily generate more coverage than those *Motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. and Bylaws. No action taken. from a smaller, rural areas. The hosts shouldn’t Don Knaus/Gerry Putt. Approved. Committee to Research Investments: be able to pick who goes based on the size of Knaus suggested POWA explore pursuing a COMMITTEE REPORTS the possible market. McKnight is hopeful to money market or six-month CD to replace the Awards: Chair Brad Isles said the report do one outing per month in the future so there expired Jacquelin Knight CD. is as posted and that he is looking forward to are options for all members throughout the *Motion that the money from the expired distributing the awards to excellence in craft year. He would also start by using our current Jacqueline Knight CD be invested as a short- winners during the banquet. supporting members. Henning said there is term CD, at one year or less, to be reviewed as Awards Review: No action requested. also a large pool of regular members who can necessary by the Finance & Budget Committee. Constitution and Bylaws: No current lead each other on trips. Paula Piatt asked if Martone/Dietz. Approved. activity. there is a way to track what media is generated Honorary Member: Longtime member Craft Improvement: Chair Ben Moyer said from the trips and McKnight said he would ask Bob Miller did not renew his membership at Brad Isles consistently reminds him to submit that tear sheets and related materials be sent the age of 93. Craft Improvement articles for PowWow, and to him and he would pass them along to the *Motion to recognize Miller as an honorary he continues to do so. organizer of the trip. POWA member. Knaus/Martone. Approved. Duties Manual: As posted. Past Presidents Council: No activity. Reorganizational Meeting: The meeting is Editorial Review: Chair Terry Brady and Publicity: Chair Steve Sorensen encour- usually held Sunday morning, but President- the committee applaud PowWow editor Brad ages members to email him news updates at elect Knaus requested to have it immediately Isles who continues to do an excellent job. [email protected] for distribution following the membership meeting on May 16. Ethics: No activity. on various outdoor news wires. *Motion to adjourn at 11:25 p.m. by Dietz. Finance and Budget: As posted. Scholarship: As posted. – Submitted by Financial Auditing: Dennis Scharadin Sports Shows: Kermit Henning said things Brad Isles, acting secretary reports that an audit of the Treasurer was not Continued on next page...

14 PowWow - Spring 2015 Continued from previous page... posted. Harry Guyer/Terry Brady. Approved. other, and possibly include seminars or craft have changed with the Harrisburg Sports Show. CONFERENCES improvement sessions. There is no inclination The NRA, which took control of the show, Fall Gathering 2015: Dennis Scharadin said to have a joint conference in the spring due to recognizes what POWA does, and is tune with POWA held a successful fall gathering in Elk auctions and other factors related to our respec- that and is willing to support us. This year’s Country two years ago. Last year’s attempt at tive organizations. There will be a survey sent auction was held in a different room and led Hawk Mountain did not occur due to lack of to members to gauge interest once more details to assorted problems that resulted in about half interest, diminishing the likelihood of holding are confirmed. the normal revenue being generated. Next year one this year. OLD BUSINESS will be our 32nd at the show and Henning is *Motion to put fall gatherings on hiatus and Election: Ben Moyer and Paula Piatt were hopeful things will be better. Dennis Scharadin encourage Mark Demko and Freddie McKnight elected to the Board of Directors. said the Carlisle Sports & Outdoor Show has to pursue press outings as an alternative. Linda New supporting member brochures: The been canceled after a two-year effort to get it Steiner/Don Knaus second. Approved. supporting member brochures are complete. going, so POWA will be losing an auction. Tom Spring 2016: Mark Nale said there is always Mark Nale received a great deal from Staples to Tatum reported the American Sportfishing’s an attempt to hit the four corners of the state on print the brochures, which are available to take Greater Philadelphia Sports Show continues a rotating basis when it comes to scheduling and use at shows and other times of promotion. to comp POWA a booth and that he and Bud conference locations. The last four conferences Cole were the only two members to work it this They are also available to download from the have been at Seven Springs (southwest), Ship- year. Both did seminars and spread the word website as a .pdf. pensburg (southcentral), Franklin (northwest), about POWA. The 2016 show will be the last NEW BUSINESS Pottsville (southeast) based on who volunteered weekend in February. Doyle Dietz said the New members: Dennis Scharadin reviewed to be chair. We are looking at locations not in Lehigh Valley Sportsmen’s Show in Allentown the list of member candidates who passed the those areas for the next conference. Ideally also comped POWA booth and the auction did screening process. the next one would be in the Williamsport, very well. Promoter and supporting member *Motion to accept new members. Bill Ferris/ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Valley Forge or State Dennis Brozey distributes information on the Ben Moyer. Approved. College areas, with Harrisburg also an option. auction to each vendor so they know about it Resignation: The Board regretfully accepted If a member local to one of those regions would up front and will make donations. The 2016 the resignation of Mary Linkevich as Secretary. be willing to step forward and host a confer- show will be the first full weekend in March Honorary Member: Longtime member ence it would be appreciated. Nick Sisley, who and more assistance from members is requested. Bob Miller did not renew his membership at chaired the conference at Seven Springs, offered Supporting Member Representative: Con- the age of 93. nie Yingling will continue as chair. to help as a co-chair in any region. *Motion to approve Bob Miller as an Honor- Supporting Member Screening: As posted Joint Conference: Tom Tatum reported ary Member. Charlie Burchfield/Bob Steiner. Supporting Member Recruitment: As there is interest in holding a joint conference Approved. posted. with Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Associa- *Motion to adjourn the membership meeting. Technology/Web Site: As posted tion and Virginia Outdoor Writers Association Nick Sisley. 4:57 p.m. Ways and Means: Ralph Scherder will in Winchester, Va., in August 2016. It would continue as chair. be a collegial outing where members of the – Submitted by *Motion to accept committee reports as three organizations would get to know each Brad Isles, acting secretary

laws: President Knaus said he would see to it the board to consider reducing the number of that all board members get copies of the Board committees POWA currently has in an effort Meeting Directives, Constitution and Bylaws. to streamline procedures and make the board Committees: President Knaus said he has stronger. Right now we are a membership- Minutes contacted candidates for virtually every com- strong organization in which every single mittee chair position and will email copies to thing needs to be approved by the members. the board. Contact him with questions. That was OK when we had two membership Reorganization Meeting Minutes Dates for Potential Board Meetings: Den- meetings per year, but now, with one, it’s very May 16, 2015 nis Scharadin said POWA once held four board cumbersome. He wonders if POWA would Seven Springs Mountain Resort | Champion, PA meetings per year and now we cannot get by operate better if the board was stronger and in with just one. With Mark Nale as President position to make decisions. It may also make The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. there was more than one per year and we were being a board member more desirable. by President Don Knaus. Present: 1st VP Ralph able to get a lot accomplished. In an effort to Outdoor Press Outings: Ralph Martone lower costs due to driving and staying overnight, Martone; 2nd VP Brad Isles; Chairman of the wants the board to show support for what Fred- conference calls really worked well. Don Knaus Board Mark Nale; Treasurer John Allen; Direc- die McKnight and Mark Demko are trying to do said he likes the idea of a conference call unless tors Doyle Dietz, Mark Demko, Ben Moyer and when it comes to setting up organized outings there is a large number of agenda items that Paula Piatt; Supporting Member Representative for members. He suggested the board establish would require meeting in person. Brad Isles Connie Yingling; and Parliamentarian Ralph guidelines to follow in selecting who attends urged Knaus to approach it as we will have one Martone. Absent but excused were Director the trips in advance of the next board meeting. face-to-face meeting in the spring and at least Bud Cole and Secretary Mary Hosmer. *Motion to adjourn at 5:33 by Doyle Dietz. one more meeting in the fall, whether it be by NEW BUSINESS phone or in person. It’s important to have at – Submitted by Board Directives, Constitution and By- least two scheduled meetings. Mark Nale urged Brad Isles, acting secretary

PowWow - Spring 2015 15 Among the rapids... Member Ralph Scherder (near right) photographs whitewater action during the Stonycreek Rende- vous on May 17, following the POWA Spring Confer- ence at Seven Springs. POWAers were invited by member Dave Hurst to participate in a whitewa- ter rafting excursion on the Stonycreek River as part of the Rendezvous, a whitewater festival that draws hundreds of canoers and kayakers to the northern Somerset County river each year. (Mark Nale photo)

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