OFFICERS OF THE
Wawarsing Rod & Gun Club, Inc.

President – John Lang – 845-626-7968
1^st VP - Alfred Bockemuhl – 845-564-6888
2nd VP – Dan Lendvay – 845-687-7841
Secretary – Mike Menicon – 626-5886
Treasurer – Paul Lonstein – 845-647-2222
Newsletter – John Lang – 845-626-7968
Membership – Marianne Lang – 845-626-7968
 (9:00 AM to 8:30 PM)
Past President – James Smiseth – 845-687-0738

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

3 Yrs starting January 2007
Marty Lonstein – 845-647-4433
Gary Foster – 845-647-7472
2 Yrs starting January 2008
Stan Dvoskin – 888-5125
Bill McCabe – 845-647-8789
      Jack Squeo – 845-647-3779
Joseph Blank – 845-626-7938
Vacant Position

Club URL –www.wrgc.lausco.com

 The May meeting was called to order at 7:38   PM. The President led the pledge of Allegiance.

 The Dinner Committee consisting of Jack & Cathy Squeo, Gary Foster, Kay & Bill McCabe and Jeff Smith and Stan Dvoskin received at standing ovation for the baked ham dinner.  

 The members approved the minutes of the April meeting posted in the Newsletter. 

Board of Directors Meeting Report  -1) Nancy Gyshin has suggested that we try to have some entertainment at the meeting that would be of interest to the younger members of the club.  Jack Squeo volunteered to bring some of his pigeons to the club for the September meeting, 2) the plans were finalized for the fishing contest, 3) ARA bench rest matches will be held this year. Fred Nickel will run the matches, 4) There was a grass fire on the 200-yard range.  Members are cautioned to be careful with matches during dry weather, 5) The BOD was advised of the progress of the clean-up day, 6) the BOD discussed lead abatement, 7) Bill Mansfield has suggested that we put a link on our club website so that members may renew their NRA memberships or sign up new NRA members.  The NRA will refund some of the money to the club for each renewal or new member.

 Treasurers Report – Paul Lonstein – the following expenses were paid in April and May:
Lonstein Motors $667.52 for tractor service, Freeskeeto Frozen Foods $$295.51 for April dinner, Tony’s Towing $250 for towing tractors for service, Central Hudson $239.92 for electric, Stedner Printing $218.92 for May Newsletter, Postmaster $184.50 for Newsletter stamps, Donna Conklin $55 for clean-up, Bill Monell $54.13 for 22 bench rest targets, John Lang $52.06 for Flea Market food, Ivan Kalter $40 for dues overpayment, Verizon $31.89 for telephone, Waste Management $25.43 for trash removal, John Lang  $22.19 for Flea Market food, Cohen’s Bakery $8.40 for April dinner.

 Membership – Marianne Lang -Total members= 697 which includes 73 life, 28 Senior and 40 Junior members. The following members were inducted into the club: Abe Lubinsky Brooklyn, Michael Morgewicz Montgomery, Edward C. Rogers Pine Bush, and Jason C. Stalter Walden.

 Building & Grounds – Marty Lonstein – The Ford tractor has been serviced for this year.  It needed two new front tires.  The Town of Wawarsing building inspector will be re-inspecting sometime next week.  All corrections have been made.

 DIVISION REPORTS

 TRAP – Herb Gray – The first Circuit Shoot of the season was held at Wawarsing on 4/27 and was well attended.  Wawarsing shooters won the shoot.  Thursday night shoots will continue.  They start at 6:00PM.  The Thursday night shoots will be advertised in the Middletown Record and are open to the public.

Skeet– no report

Shockers  - Evelyn Caruso – the campground is now open. The District Campout will be held this weekend at our club.

 Rifle – no report

22 Bench Rest – the schedule is in the Newsletter

ARA Bench rest – the first match was held.  About 6 shooters attended

 IBR 50-50 – no report

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 Newsletter - John Lang – the current For Sale items will be discontinued after the June Newsletter.  If anyone wants to place any ads in the Sept. Newsletter, contact the editor.

Fish & Game – Jim Smiseth – The first round of stocking for local streams has been completed.  The second round will take place May 22. The Trappers picnic will be held June 14 at the prison grounds.  The NYS Rifle & Pistol Assn Barbecue will be at the Wallkill Rod & Gun club on June 14.
Tickets are necessary.

Federation Report – Jim Smiseth- Youth Turkey day was held. No other information available.

Reservations – Marianne Lang – no report

Fishing Contest – John Lang –The contest is May 18 at Lippman Park in Wawarsing.  Please come out and give us a hand.  A large donation of fishing equipment was made to the club in the name of deceased member Art Smith by his brother Jim. Stedner Printing has donated the posters and flyers again this year.

Friends Of the N.R.A. - The dinner will be on 8/16 at the Holiday Inn in Kingston.

Hunter Training – John Lang - no report

Support Our Military – no report

4^th of July Float – John Lang – Marty Rogers has donated the use of his trailer again this year.

Center Fire bench Rest - no report

Old Business -1) the clean-up day was 4/26. The following members attended: Ron Scarpulla, Gary Foster, Frank Cicatello, Sherman Richards, Bill Reilly, John & Mary Whitney, Ray Quam, Larry & Leslie Mannolini, John & Marianne Lang.  The 200 yard range and range house was cleaned.  The clubhouse lawn was raked and trash along Sportsman’s Road bordering the club property was picked up.  Special thanks to Mary Whitney for cleaning the rim fire range of 22 casings, and Larry & Leslie for cleaning the tops of the stoves in the kitchen. 2) Members are reminded that unwanted Brass casings should be placed in the buckets on the ranges.  Please don’t put trash, steel or aluminum casings and shotshells in the buckets.  Someone has to sort the trash from the brass so we can sell the scrap brass.  3) We are still trying to get the insurance company to determine if we need to sign a waiver every time we come to the range.  4) Bill Mansfield has offered to assist Scott Reynolds (our web master) in placing a link on our website so that members can renew their NRA memberships and sign up new members to the NRA.  The club will get $5 for each renewal and $10 for each new member.  5) Stu Minski reports 10 new gun control bills passed the NYS Assembly.  The bills are pending in the state Senate.  Two bills that may pass are to provide mental health information to investigators of prospective handgun permits and a bill to require all firearms not to be of any odd colors like toy guns (22 bench rest shooters beware!)

 New Business-- None

 50/25/25 winners – member Adrian Krzysztoyowicz did the drawing.  Jason Stalter and Marty Lonstein were the winners and donated the money to the fishing contest.  Thanks guys!

The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 PM

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Website – Scott Reynolds
http://www.wrgc.lausco.com

For those that have requested the newsletter via email; it will be sent on the last day of the month.  Anyone that would like the email newsletter, you can submit your request on the club website. There is a link to the request form right on the Home Page.

Online Applications - When you download and use the online application; remember to have someone sponsor you or the application will not be accepted whether from the paper newsletter or the on line printable version.  Questions on this should be directed to Marianne Lang at WRGCED@aol.com

Reminder –If you change address, please advise the club of the change and your new phone number.  This will help us to get your Newsletter to you and save the club money on postage.