Cape Cod Fish & Game Association

April 2008 Newsletter

From The Desk of Club President George Baggitt:

Dear Members,

What a great year it has been!  Many projects have been completed and upgrades begun that will enhance the future of our association.  Membership has grown and our new members have brought new energy to the association by their willingness to become active committee members.  Their enthusiasm has been contagious and has spurred an increase in participation by our long time members as well. This increased level of participation has made possible all that we have accomplished.

If you were not actively involved in association activities last year, I hope that you will try to participate this year.  The Board of Directors asks that each member contribute a minimum of 4 hours of his or her time during the year.  On an ongoing basis, we need members to assist with work parties for general maintenance of club buildings and grounds, monthly dinners, shoots, and special events.  Other opportunities for service may arise during the year.  Please contact any member of the Board of Directors with your questions about how to get involved.

Our new officers and Board of Directors will be elected at the May meeting.  I would encourage all members to consider running for a seat either this year or in the future.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Board of Directors or in holding another office in the Association, please contact Bruce Gustowski, the chairman of the nominating committee.  Bruce may be reached by phone at 508-776-8068 or by email at bgustows@gmail.com

This spring, the pass codes for the core keys will be changed.  Please bring your current core key to the May meeting so that we can exchange it for and updated key.  No updated keys will be given out without the exchange of a current key.  If you have lost your key, you must pay $10.00 to purchase an updated key.  No keys will be exchanged by mail.  If you cannot attend the May meeting, please contact any officer for other dates and times when keys can be exchanged.

I will be stepping down as your President when my current term expires.  My 3 years as President have been both enjoyable and productive.  I feel now is a good time to let other members with fresh ideas take over.  I’m sure the good fortune and growth the association has enjoyed will continue in their capable hands.  I thank all the membership for the support and encouragement I have received from you.  In the upcoming years, I will continue to serve the association in any way I can.

One final note…Spring Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 12, beginning at 8:00 AM.  You may choose your job from the lists that will be available that morning.  I hope to see many of you there.  The Rain Date will be the following Saturday, April 19.

Yours truly,

George Baggitt, President 

April Meetings:

Please be advised that the April Business Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008. The menu or “Bill of Fair” for the evening is at this time unknown. Dinner, whatever it may be, will be served at 7pm and the meeting will begin at approximately 8pm.  Members are encouraged to arrive early for a good seat. Please be advised that this month’s Board of Director’s (BOD) Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 7pm.

Kitchen Department:

Bruce Gustowski, Chairman

Great Western Deli served the meal at the February Business Meeting.  As usual their kitchen crew did a great job.  A special thank you also goes our too new member and professional pastry chef extraordinaire Andrea Jalbert.  Andrea is also the owner of Cakes of Cape Cod. Dessert this evening was her version of a “flourless chocolate terrene” that was topped with a home made whipping cream.

We are In search of cooks!!  Anyone interested in helping out with a club dinner is encouraged to step forward.  Cooks and helpers are needed for the dinner meetings.  If you can help out please see Bruce at any club meeting. 

Dues Is Due:

With the coming of spring also comes that time of the year to pay our club dues.  Please be advised that your dues needs to be paid by May 13,th 2008, This is also the date of our annual Election Meeting. In order for you to vote in the club elections and receive an updated key card please have your dues paid by this date.  Member dues for the 2008 – 2009 member year is $100 dollars.

Trap and Fame’s Favored Few

Co – Chairmen: Peter Morgavio & Dan Welch

The Roger Lofberg Trap League is now a matter of club history. Jim Gillespie won the title of Top Gun and Club Trap Champion. Congratulations Jim! 

In the Master’s Class Bob Preston won First Place.  Ray Ertel won Second Place. Peter Morgavio won Third Place. Dan Welch won Fourth Place. Jack Martin won Fifth Place and Chet Wright won Sixth Place. In the Experts Class, Randy Foy is clearly the winner of the First Place Trophy. Second Place was won by Don Funkhouser. Third Place was won by Adam Preston.  Fourth Place was won by George Baggitt.

In the Sharpshooter’s Division, Gil Wilson seems to have a commanding lead over this division as he has won First Place. Don Watkins has won Second Place and Cheryl Ellis won Third Place. Ken Joudrey won Fourth Place.  Bob Fratus Sr. won First Place in the Veterans Class.  A potluck supper and awards night was held for the participants of this shoot on Saturday Night, March 15, 2008.  Congratulations to all club shooters!

Breaking Clay Makes Our Day!!!

All members are reminded that Trap is shooting Saturday Mornings at 10 AM, Sunday Mornings at 9am and Friday afternoons from 12pm until 2pm. The cost to shoot is a mere $3.00 dollars per round of 25 clay targets.  Non members will pay just a dollar more!  Our trap range is open to all whether you are a novice, a rookie, an expert or an ATA superstar. Everyone is welcome so come on down and join us for some shooting fun!

GOING UP!!  Our shot screen project has been completed and is now at the end of the number two trap range.  This range will reopen shortly.

NRA Shotgun Qualification Course:

All Trap Shooting enthusiasts are encouraged to sign up for the NRA Qualification Program. Trap Shooters will now earn badges for achieving various levels of proficiency.  Currently we now have four shooters collecting their badges for their respective levels of shotgun proficiency. The cost is a one-time charge of $5 dollars.  In addition to the NRA patch, shooters will earn various “chevron” type badges for levels of Pro-Marksmen, Marksmen, Sharpshooter, Expert and Distinguished Expert.  At the conclusion of the program each shooter will receive a framed certificate of accomplishment and completion.  WAY COOL!! Congrats to Jim Gillespie who recent received his Marksman Certification.

Fishing Derby:

This year’s youth fishing derby is tentatively set for Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 7am.   Big plans are in the making to help make this year’s derby a great success. Member help will be needed for this morning.  Free food for all the kids and help!  Interested members should see Kent Vieneau for details.

Archery:

Al Savage Chairman

This month is unfortunately is the last 3D Shoot until next January comes around again. This month’s shoot is scheduled for Sunday, April 20, 2008. As in the past, this event begins at 7am! Breakfast will be available to all members, their guests as well as our club trap shooters. As always, Anyone interested in learning about archery is encouraged to attend the club’s Wednesday Night Archery session on the club’s indoor range at 7pm.  All interested persons should see Al Savage for details.

Nominations Committee:

Please be advised that at the February Board of Director’s Meeting, Bruce Gustowski gave the report for the nominations committee. The following is the proposed Slate of Officers for 2008 – 2009 as presented by the committee.  President – Ken Joudrey, First VP – Jim Gillespie, Second VP- George Baggitt, Treasurer – Rob DeMelo, Secretary – Bob Preston, Clerk- Bruce Gustowski. Directors with a three year term; Austin Jalbert, Jack Martin, Bob Briggs, Ricardo Vasconcellos. Directors with a two year term; Howie Bearse, Harry Whatling, Peter Donovan, Dan Welch. Directors with a one year term; Alan Savage, Mel Peck, Rick Kuzman, Russell Meigs.

Any senior members in good standing wishing to run for any office are encouraged to see Bruce Gustowski before April 15^, 2008. The Annual Election and Business Meeting are scheduled for May 13, 2008.

Membership:

Rick Kuzman Chairman

All new applicants must be interviewed for club membership.  All sponsors must also attend this interview.  To arrange an appointment for an interview please contact Rick Kuzman at (508) 896 – 9563. 

Our Deepest Sympathies:

The club would like to extend it’s heartfelt condolences and sympathy to club member Peter Morgavio, his wife Chris as well as all their family.  On February 14, 2008, Chris & Peter’s daughter Anne Marie Cabido passed away very unexpectedly.  A funeral service was held for Ms. Cabido on February 20, 2008.

Until next month…Bob P.

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