Cape Cod Fish & Game Association

JANUARY 2008 Newsletter

January Business Meeting:

Please be advised that the January Business meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 8th, 2008.  The menu or “Bill of Fair” for the evening is at this time undetermined. Dinner however, whatever it may be, will be served at 7pm and the Business Meeting will begin at approximately 8pm. Robbie Briggs and his gang are sponsoring the January 8^th Dinner.  Bring your appetites! Members are encouraged to arrive early for a good seat.

December Dinner Meeting

Congratulations to Bob Preston, Jim Gillespie, Jack Martin, Ray Ertel, Dan Welch and Doug Boyd for their successful pork roast dinner they served up for a bunch of hungry club members this past December 11^th.  Great job guys!

January Board of Director’s Meeting:

Please be advised that this month’s Board of Director’s (BOD) Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 at 7pm.

Kitchen Department:

Bruce Gustowski Chairman

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. 

Trap and Fame’s Favored Few

Co – Chairmen: Peter Morgavio & Dan Welch

Please be advised that our Trap Committee is hosting the Roger Lofberg Winter Trap League. Sunday, November 11, was the starting day of this hopefully annual competition which is being held in Roger’s memory. This match will last 16 weeks and is expected to be completed in early March. The entry fee is $20.00 dollars.  All participants who shoot at least 12 of the 16 weeks will win a trophy prize.  All interested shooters should note that in this contest everyone is grouped to be competing against shooters of their own level of ability.  All shooters are also able to compete for the grand prize and title of “Top Gun and Club Champion.” An awards night and “potluck style” banquet will be held for all league participants at the conclusion of this contest. It should be noted that at this time we have over seventeen participants signed up for this event.  As of this report (week five of the sixteen week program) Dan Welch seems to be in the lead.  However Ray Ertel, Jim Gillespie, Jack Martin and Peter Morgavio may within a few weeks may be able to change that!  Welcome aboard to some of our newer shooters.  We do enjoy seeing some new faces to the range.  We need to welcome Don Watkins and Cheryl Ellis.  A special thank you goes out to senior member Don Funkhauser for painting the trap house.

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!

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.  The cost is a one time charge of $8 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.  VERY COOL!!

Thirteen Year Old Shoots First 25 STRAIGHT

Please be advised that on Sunday, December 2, 2007, on our club trap range at about 10:20 AM, Adam Preston age 13, broke his first 25 straight run of targets. Witnesses to this event were Peter Morgavio, score keeper for the round, Jack Martin, Ken Joudrey, Ray Ertel and Adam’s Dad, Bob Preston. As a result, Adam was awarded his first “25 STRAIGHT” patch for his shooting jacket.

Archery:

Al Savage Chairman

Anyone interested in learning about archery is encouraged to attend Wednesday Night Archery on the club’s indoor range at 7pm.  All interested persons should see Al Savage for details.  All members are reminded that as of this month being January, the 3D Shoots will be back on the Sunday morning club schedule.  Watch this space for details as to day and time.  FYI breakfast will be available to all members and their guests on each of these monthly shoot days.

Membership:

Rick Kuzman Chairman

All applicants will 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. 

Hunting In Newfoundland:

Did you ever wonder where BOD Member Mel Peck and Club President George Baggitt were during the latter part of September? Did you think it was a tad funny that neither were present during our highly celebrated club pig roast and end of summer BBQ?  Well here is the proof they were hundreds of miles (or in their case kilometers) away in the land of Newfoundland experiencing the moose hunt of a lifetime!! 

Both Mel and George were flown into the wilderness.  They were over 60 miles away from the nearest road. Although the trip was physically demanding according to Mel it was very a rewarding experience.  The particular guide that worked with Mel was very professional.  The hunt was very successful.  This was a very long stalk and one that made the hunt worthwhile. The moose was called in by the guide from a distance of 1.5 to 2 miles away. Mel took the 900-pound moose with his rifle and posed for a  picture with his trophy.  It is obvious that both George and Mel had a very successful hunt.  Regrettably both missed the festivities here at the clubhouse but who could blame them. I am sure that in retrospect the moose wished they both had stayed home for the club BBQ.!  Congratulations guys!  Nice shooting! As I recall we did save you some leftovers from the picnic.

Editor’s Note: Any members with who would wish to contribute a story of their successful hunting or fishing experience is encouraged to do so.  I will be sure that it is published in our club newsletter. Photos of your wilderness experience are greatly appreciated. Please email your story to ccfg119@aol.com.  Thank you in advance…………………..Bob P.

Five Year Plan:

It was once said that “Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.” Amongst a number of managerial strategists this became known as “The Seven P Principle.” Members wishing to make relevant suggestions to this long term agenda for our organization are urged to contact Howie Bearse. Your input is appreciated.

[ Home ] [ Up ]

Send mail to Comments with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 2007 Cape Cod Fish and Game Association, Inc.
Last modified: 06/11/08