Newsletter – April 2012

President Bill Terry Chief Instructor Michael Pelonzi - (978) 815-6989 E-mail - [email protected] E-mail - [email protected] Vice-Pres. Bob Young Range Officer Joe Santarelli E-mail - [email protected] E-mail - [email protected] Secretary Paul Rullo Range Const. Officer Mike Tolvanen - (978) 356-0166 E-mail - [email protected] E-mail - [email protected] Treasurer Ronayne Schild - Newsletter Editor Kevin Street - [email protected] [email protected]

The Hamilton Wenham Rod and Gun Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Hall, School St., Hamilton, MA. The next meeting will be on April 17th, 2012 @ 7:30 PM. Please visit our web site. - www.hwrgclub.org -

Inside This Issue I found this shot up propane tank at the range last President’s Message week. This is: A) Stupid B) Dangerous C) Inconsiderate D) Dumb E) All of the above The answer is (E) all of the above. It is stupid and dangerous to shoot at a propane tank because you don’t know what will happen to any propane left inside, might do nothing, it might blow up. It is inconsiderate because you left it for someone else to clean up. It is dumb because depending on the ammo you use, this tank can ricochet a bullet or spin it around back toward the shooter. Leave blowing up propane tanks to the MythBusters or Sons of Guns!

Stop by the pond and throw out a lure for some of the fine trout Rick Southgate arranged to have stocked. Please remember, “no live bait”, “barbless hooks only”, and “catch and release”. Oh yeah,  March 20th is the deadline for renewal two other things: “have fun” and “introduce without the late fee penalty of $10 per someone else to the sport”. This a great place to month retroactive to January 1. introduce kids or grandkids to fishing.  Last Chance Renewals delivered.  The Club is looking for a volunteer to Our Club desperately needs someone to help out become the Membership Committee. with membership duties. If you can turn your computer on you can help us! We will teach you Treasurer’s Report what you will need to know. This is your chance to learn Microsoft Access and help out your Club.  Check Book balance from last report = You will also get WIP hours and save yourself a $40,600 hundred bucks come renewal time. Talk to an E Recent Deposits = Board member if you are interested! $20,750 Recent Debits = Bill Terry $14,372 President Current Check Book balance = $46,978 "When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is  Environmental Stewardship Fund balance = tyranny." Thomas Jefferson $49,638

 Money Market Fund balance = General Membership Meeting Minutes $26,763

March 20, 2012 Range Officer Meeting came to order approximately 7:35 PM. In accordance with custom, the meeting began with the  The Club will implement a calendar which Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of shows the monthly schedule of events. silence to honor all our deceased members and for  Safety is the first priority. all our men and women serving in the armed  Shotgun shed needs painting. services that have lost their lives or are still fighting  The Cub Scouts will use the Club on April for our freedom. 21, 22.

 60 boxes of 90mm targets ordered. Board members present were Mike Tolvanen,  Ronayne Shchild, Mike Pelonzi, Bob Young, Joe Please pickup your trash. Santarelli, and Paul Rullo. Attendance was logged Key for the trap house cost $20 in as 42 members including 33 members, 9 new members, and 1 guest. Please remember to sign in prior to the meeting. Range Construction Officer

 16 members participated at the work party. Secretary Report They cleaned out the buildings and filled a

dumpster. Todd Main delivered the  A motion to accept the Secretary's Report dumpster which saved the Club the was made, seconded and accepted by a voice equipment rental fee. vote.  Target frames made.  To date approximately 29 members have not  renewed their membership. Next work will focus on brush cutting

 NRA and GOAL membership cards should arrive soon. Chief Instructor  Club sponsored Archery in School program will occur first in Wakefield.  Mike Pelonzi our Chief Instructor is holding  Striper limit set @ 2 fish @ 28 inches. a class April 15. Anyone interested please contact Mike for more information. Old Business

Call for New Members  Liming of the shotgun range is complete.

Nine applications for membership were received, New Business reviewed, and unanimously approved by general vote. The names of the new members are; Mark and  Two prizes were provided by First Light Joseph Szczechowicz of Beverly, Ben Senning of Anglers for catching the tagged golden trout Hamilton, James Waterman of Wenham, Chad at the pond. Smith of Wenham, Dan Enis of Peabody, Carlos  Bento of Peabody, Charles Curtis of Hamilton, and No shooting on Easter Sunday all day. No Evan Rochman of Hamilton. shooting on Memorial day until noon.  The Club unanimously approved $250 for Membership Renewals the purchase of 2 picnic tables.

Good of the Order Long Term Planning Committee A cowboy shoot is scheduled for April 29. No Report Cabinet locks in the pistol house are being changed. GOAL Report Bob Cronin, a founding father of the Club, was  GOAL has separated business ties with “The introduced to new members. Outdoor Message”. The Club was offered a contract with “The Outdoor Message” to Boy Scout Troop 35 has asked to schedule a continue posting our Newsletter for a fee. sleepover at the Club. The Club decided not to approve the item at this time. Correspondence

Environmental Stewardship None reported

 The club is looking for someone to act as Membership Committee *Update* our environmental steward & earn WIP Hours. Anyone interested in this position Last Chance Renewals delivered. and what it entails should contact Bill Terry. The Club is looking for a volunteer to become the Essex County League Report Membership Committee.

 Banquet is March 29, cost is $30. Contact Our Club desperately needs someone to help out Bob Young if interested. with membership duties. If you can turn your computer on you can help us! We will teach you  The state legislature is considering a what you will need to know. This is your chance to reduction in distance from 500 feet to a building to 200 feet from elevated tree learn Microsoft Access and help out your Club. You will also get WIP Hours and save yourself a stands during bow hunting. Also they are hundred bucks come renewal time. Talk to an E considering Sunday archery in the month of December. Board member if you are interested!

Newsletter Ball & Chain Shoot!

Please share a short write up or photo with a brief Hello Dogs, description of upcoming or past club shoots & events or your days afield to We had a great showing of 25 plus dogs in the [email protected] Hollow this morning. Attached is a photo of Joe Santarelli presenting a ball and chain (that he Newsletter Deadline : 2nd Tuesday before the acquired and assembled) to Steve Fessenden who monthly membership meeting. is getting married in May. He is surrounded by some of the Dogs in the Pack. “NEWS from the HOLLOW” Steve, the best of luck to you!! Annual Dump Cup Results Yours in the Pack, When the smoke finally cleared, the Junkyard Dogs were victorious with the Dump Cup yesterday. Kalil After two rounds of skeet at the Rats next door, and two rounds of five stand in the Hollow, the Dogs retained the Dump Cup with a 30 plus point margin of victory.

Special thanks to Mario Carnovale who grilled sausages and burgers for all in attendance, and to George Norton who pulled duty in the manual trap house.

Congratulations to Joe Crowell who was high gun, with a total of 88 out of 100 clays.

Following are the Top Gun honors since 1997. As one can see (except for Marsh Rat - Tim Clark in 1997), the Dogs have dominated the Top Gun Honors. Steve Responds:

1997 - Tim Clark Kalil and Joe, thanks for getting the ball and chain 1998 - Vance Hardwick shoot together and thank you to everyone for 1999 - Martin Pomeroy coming down and shooting today. It’s been a great 2000 - Vance Hardwick couple months shooting with you all on Sunday 2001 - Vance Hardwick mornings. I’m glad I joined the club and started 2002 - No Tournament coming to the hollow for 5-stand and I am looking 2003 - Vance Hardwick/Racket Shreve forward to a great summer of breaking clays with 2004 - Scott Harrison you all. 2005 - Scott Harrison 2006 - Rick Southgate I started off with my grandfathers A-5 made in 2007 - Rick Southgate 1954. Well, after almost 1000 rounds through it 2008 - Rick Southgate since January, I decided to get a new gun and give 2009 - Joe Crowell the old A-5 a rest. No need to worry, it will still 2010 - Rick Southgate make guest appearances once in a while at the 2011 - Joe Crowell Hollow. Thanks again to all, Steve 2012 - Joe Crowell Classified

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