OFFICERS OF THE

Wawarsing Rod & Gun Club, Inc.

President – John Lang – 845-626-7968

         1^st VP – Ray Lux – 845-647-9749

          2^ND VP – Stan Dvoskin – 845-644-4201

          Secretary – Mike Menicon – 845-626-5886

        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 2010

Marty Lonstein – 845-647-4433

Danny Lendvay – 845-687-7841

2 Yrs starting January 2010

                  Gary Foster – 845-647-7472

Bill McCabe – 845-647-8789

      Jack Squeo – 845-647-3779

Bill Doyle – 845-626-7044

Greg Mednick 845-434-3297

 

Club URL –www.wrgc.lausco.com

 

The February meeting was called to order at 7:50 PM and the President led the pledge of Allegiance. 

The Dinner Committee consisting of Armand & Pat Hoppe, Jim Smiseth, John Lang, Kay & Bill McCabe, Skip Murdock, and Evan Rogers received a standing ovation for the delicious roast pork dinner

The minutes of the January meeting as printed in the Newsletter were accepted by a voice vote.

 Board of Directors Meeting Report 02/02/10-

1) Jim Smiseth fixed the door and the chimney to the 200 yard range building, 2) David Schoonmaker advised the president that all the tables at the up coming flea market have been reserved, 3) Cathy Squeo was commend for her work on the minutes for last month, 4) Clean-up day was set for Saturday 4/24 at 9 AM, 5) Marty Lonstein reported that he has reserved Lippman Park for the fishing contest on May 16, 6) Paul Lonstein, Dan Lendvay and Bill McCabe will cook in March, 7) The president received a report of some members shooting glass bottles on the 200 yard range. 8) Treasurer Paul Lonstein distributed his budget report for last year.  As usual it was very informative as to where the club’s money was being spent.    

Treasurers Report – Paul Lonstein – the following expenses are for 1/13/10 – 2/9/10: $55 to Donna Conklin for clean-up, $22.75 to Cohen’s Bakery for Jan. dinner rolls, $264 to postmaster for Newsletter stamps, $368.85 to Freeskeeto Frozen Foods for Jan. dinner, $85.76 to Waste Management for trash removal, $33.41 to Verizon for telephone, $200 to Ulster Co Fed Sportsman for dues, $ 134.99 to Stedner printing for Jan. Newsletter, $ 99.63 to Peter’s Market for Jan. dinner.  

Membership – Marianne Lang -Total members= 721 which includes 94 Life members, 23 Senior and 40 Junior members.  179 members get the E-newsletter.  Paid for 2010 = 467. The following new member was inducted into the club; Lyle Dimler Jr. Stone Ridge NY

Building & Grounds – Marty Lonstein – The clean up day has been set for 4/24 at 9AM. Lunch will be served.  The light at the shockers building was repaired and a switch was installed so the light will not be on all the time.  We are in good shape.

 

 DIVISION REPORTS

TRAP – Herb Gray – The last Sunday afternoon practice shoots be on 3/28 at noon.  Thursday night shoots will begin 4/8 at 6 PM.  There will be a Spring Trap Shoot on Sunday 3/14 with a rain date of 3/21.  The 200-yard range will be closed during the shoot.

Skeet – Arnie Zucker – No report

Shockers  - Evelyn Caruso – no report

Rifle – Ernie Muller – no report

22 Bench Rest – John Lang – no report

IBR 50-50 – No report

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Newsletter - John Lang – if you want anything in the For Sale Column get it to me before the 20^th of the month.  It is also requested that anyone with a computer and e-mail sign up for the electronic newsletter.  It will save the club postage & printing costs

Fish & Game/ Federation – Jim Smiseth reports 1) the Federation will spend about $2000 to stock walleyes.  2) There have been closed meetings with the DEC about decreasing the doe permits & nuisance deer permits. 3) The Federation will stock fish at the Children’s Fishing Contest. 4) The Federation will sponsor children to Camp Debruce.  Contact Jim ASAP if you know of a kid who would like to go.  5) The DEC does not plan to abolish the 3 Point Antler rule in our area. 6) There is a Coyote Contest in Sullivan County.  You must pre-register. 

Reservations – Marianne Lang – no report

Fishing Contest – John Lang – We will be doing the contest on 5/15 at Lippman Park.

Friends Of the N.R.A. – Ray Lux – the date for next year’s dinner will be on 10/02/10 at the Holiday Inn in Kingston.  

Hunter Training – John Lang – no report

Support Our Military – Rose-Marie Pomerantz reports that our local soldier will be coming home soon.  She hopes to have a luncheon for him and his brother who will also be returning home a few days later. She will be taking a list of names of all members who would like to attend the luncheon at the next meeting.  The date has not been set at this time.  .

4^th of July Float – no report

Center Fire Bench Rest – No report

 

Old Business - 1) David Schoonmaker reports that all the tables have been reserved at the Flea Market which will be on Saturday 4/ 10/2010. There will be an FFL dealer to do the NIC checks.  Admission will be $3 and refreshments will be available.

 

 New Business- 1) the club will also sponsor 2 children to Camp Debruce.  Anyone interested should get an application at the DEC website as soon as possible. 2) A member wrote the club suggesting that the meeting night be changed to another night.  Possibly on the weekends.  After a brief discussion it was decided to continue the meetings on Tuesday evenings. 3) Bernie Mclaughlin spoke to the club about a recent Moose Hunt in Newfoundland.  He will be returning this fall and provided any interested members with information about the hunt.

 50/25/25 Skip Murdock picked the winning tickets.  Winner Jim Richardson donated his winnings to the Fishing Contest and Bill Voss donated his winnings to the Support Our Military.  Thanks to both of you.

The meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

DO SOMETHING TO KEEP YOUR GUNS - Join the NRA and VOTE!!!!!

- BRING IN YOUR POP-TOPS -WE CAN STILL HELP THOSE WHO NEED IT

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.