Note from the new Secretary: Happy New Year! I hope this communication finds you in good health and looking forward to a great 2005. My thanks go to Kim Sullivan for helping me make the transition into this job and for all her work on her terrific information-packed newsletters. Due to time constraints, you’ll find my newsletters more abbreviated but I hope I am giving you the information you want as a club member. Please let me know. Sheryl Read.
New members
Two new limited members were welcomed into the club last week: Julian Pelenur (Robert Alpert, Sponsor) and Reed Holden, (Henry Dane, Sponsor).
In addition, Michael Stewart re-joined the club.
Special message for all limited members
If you are looking for ways to fulfill your work requirements, here are some contacts that will be able to identify some chores that needs to be done on the grounds, an upcoming event, or in the clubhouse. There is also a list posted on the club’s bulletin board.
Brad Stetson: Maintenance 978-369-8926
Charlie Atherton: Steward 978-371-7109
Bill Lewis: Grounds 978-952-6696
Vin Bartolomeo: Trap 978-369-2428
Robert Alpert: Pistol Range 508-651-1153
Remembrances
Club member, James Cooney, passed away on December 19th after a brief illness. The club sends its condolences to James’ family and his brother, Paul, a current club member.
Longtime club member Peter Sowkow, of Lexington, died on January 5 after an injury. The club sends its condolences to Peter’s family.
Thank you’s
Many thanks to Roy Anderson of the Can Committee for the donation of $300 – just the amount necessary for Santa’s expenses at the Children’s Xmas Party. (A good reason to keep recycling your cans at the club.
Board of Governors Slot Available
Sal Demarco has resigned his position on the Board of Governors. Thus, a position on the Board is available. If you are interested in running, plan to attend the January Members Meeting and announce your nomination. A vote will be taken at the February Members Meeting. Adrian Munoz-Bennett was asked (and agreed to fill) the empty slot until a new board member could be elected.
Middlesex County League of Sportsmen’s Club
We have two delegate positions and two alternate slots open. If you are interested, please call Barry Robinson @ 508-254-2678.
2005 Trap Team Notice
The New Year is here, and it's time to start thinking about trap competition for our Club in the Greater Lowell Trap League.
For the last several years, we have fielded two teams in the League, but coming out of last year, there seemed to be enough interest to form a third team. The League meeting is in February, and it's at this time that we submit our request for entries.
I would like to hear from anyone interested in competing this year on a team. Please understand that I need a commitment for the season, which runs from April to August. For new teams, it will mean Tuesday evening shoots, so please consider this in your decision process. If there are any questions, please contact me, but if you have a definite interest in participating on a team, make sure you let me know now. If we wait until February and I don't have sufficient commits, I'll go with the status quo, two teams. Contact information: Vin Bartolomeo, 978-369-2428, bartolomeo@verizon.net.
Proposed By-law Changes
At the next Members Meeting, the Board will ask for a vote:
- To change Article III, Section 6 (Non dues-paying members) of the by-laws to reflect that the positions of Treasurer, Financial Secretary and Secretary be added to the list of non dues-paying members. (Board members are compensated for their service at an amount equal to the dues. This reduces paperwork involved on both sides.)
- To change Article V, Section 8 (Duties of the Board of Governors) of the by-laws to reflect a change of day that the Board of Governors meets. The by-law currently reads: “The Board of Governors shall meet on the first Wednesday of every month and at other times at the call of the President.” The proposed change would read, “The Board of Governors shall meet on the first Monday of every month (or whichever first weekday is determined by the Board of Governors as the most convenient), and at other times at the call of the President.”
- To change Article VII, Section 1 (Membership meetings) of the by-laws to reflect a change of the day that the Membership meetings are held. The by-law currently reads “Membership meetings shall be held on the fourth Wednesday evening of each month, unless there are unavoidable circumstances; then the meeting night may be changed by a majority vote of the Board of Governors.” The proposed change would read, “Membership meetings shall be held on the fourth Monday evening of each month (or whichever fourth weekday is determined by the Board of Governors as the most convenient), unless there are unavoidable circumstances; then the meeting night may be changed by a majority vote of the Board of Governors.”
Miscellaneous
- If you are hunting on club property, it is important to note the property boundaries. Massachusetts law dictates that you may shoot a deer on club property and chase it, if wounded, to another’s land. However, you cannot shoot a deer if it is on someone else’s property.
- The club has always welcomed members’ dogs in the clubhouse. However, it is important that your dog be under your control and does not soil inside. In addition, the Board of Health has strict guidelines that do not allow pets into areas serving food..
- Reminder not to handle your guns in the bar room. It is acceptable to handle firearms in the lounge.
- Finally, please be aware that there may be sensitive ears nearby when using adult language. Members have been bringing guests and children to the club for many years. Let’s make sure that their experience is a positive one.
Cribbage Standings after first evening.
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