CONDOLENCES: The Club membership sends its sincere condolences to Bob Fenochetti whose mother passed away. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

SPORTSMAN'S HOLIDAY WISH CONTEST: There were 436 tickets sold for a total of $2,180. The Grand Prize of $750 went to Jim Gallagher who generously donated $500 of his prize money back toward the television fund giving us $1930 for the purchase of our new HDTV. Thank you Jim.

ARCHERY: Our Bay State Archers 3-D shoots for 2003 will be February 9 and May 4. We do need some volunteers for the February 9th shoot. If you can help out on Saturday, February 8th for set up on February 9th in the kitchen or other duties please contact Eileen Facenda facenda@earthlink.net.

GAME DINNER: MARK YOUR CALENDAR — FEBRUARY 23, 2003 There will be a limit of 120 tickets sold. Purchase your tickets early!! This is always a sell out event. If you can volunteer in any way please contact Bill Jarmo at 978 897-8757. See the attached flyer for more details.

CORNED BEEF DINNER: Jim O'Donnell has volunteered to cook his wonderful corned beef and cabbage dinner. The date has been set for March 15th. See the attached flyer for more details.

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT: The Cribbage Tournament has started on Friday evenings. Come up and have some fun. It's not too late to join in. If you are interested, contact Vin Bartolomeo at 978-369-2428 or vin_bartolomeo@netzero.net

TRAP: League meeting will be next month to set the wheels in motion for the 2003 season. Anyone interested in being on the trap committee or looking to shoot on a team for 2003 please contact Vin Bartolomeo at 978-369-2428 or vin_bartolomeo@netzero.net

CLUB BUTTONS FOR 2003: Our 2003 buttons will be available shortly. After you pay your dues, please pick up your membership card and button at the bar.

2003 DUES: REMINDER — DON'T FORGET TO PAY YOUR DUES!!!!

Dear Fellow Member,

Once again it is that time of the year when the dues notices are sent. This year we thought we would add a new dimension to the process.

Many members do not realize that only about half of the club's yearly expenses are met by the collection of dues. The rest of the required funds are derived from member fund raising efforts such as raffles, outings etc. Also members donating their time and expertise usually accomplish maintenance and improvement of the club facilities. A recent case in point would be the newly refurbished members lounge. Individual members donated the extensive skills, from carpentry to electrical, required for this project. The new television was paid for by a raffle. The result is a member's lounge of which we can be proud. There are, however, limits as to what the club can accomplish using theses methods.

The club continues to move forward. Plans are being formulated for the refurbishment and modernization starting with the basement area. Ranges need to be updated. New facilities added. This is going to cost money. We are asking those who would wish to make further monetary contributions to the club to do so as to expedite the modernization process.

The club is very aware that many of its members are stretched thin in our modern hectic lives and do not have the time to donate time and skills. An added donation would be an appropriate gesture for those who find themselves in this situation. There are also those who are financially able and willing to donate to the club and some have been doing so. We'd like to encourage the rest.

A few years ago a program was instituted whereby "Life Members"; who do not pay dues, were asked if they would like to, on a strictly volunteer basis, make a contribution in lieu of dues. The results have been most gratifying and the donor's names are listed on the club bulletin board.

If you would like to target your donation you may do so. Listed are some areas that you may specify. Archery, Trap, Pistol, Pond, Members Lounge, In Memory of.

Looking forward to hearing from you and also seeing you at the club.

Very truly,

Board of Governors