March Meeting

The March Meeting will be held this Thursday (8MAR18) in Room 24 of the Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School at 7:30 PM.
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Regular business will be discussed as well as Committee reports given to update on-going projects.
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Topics: (so far)
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1- Tree problem
2- Catfish report
3- 3rd bench at 100yard range (see pic)
4- Work on By-Laws
     a- procedure to ban a member
     b- formalizing "Communications" Committee
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View from 200 Yd Bench

Feel free to add comments as to your ideas or concerns.
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Hope to see you at the meeting ..... and "Hey, bring a friend."
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Short Summary

The February meeting was held w/ 9 members in attendance.
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Besides the regular monthly business, the Committees reported to the membership.  Here are the highlights; 

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• --- Membership ... 78 members paid dues for 2018

• --- Property ... 

• --- Fish ... Combo fishing derby scheduled for 23 June

• ---  Game ... 

• --- Shooting ... 3rd shooting bench being planned

• --- Communications ... being restructured

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Thanks for those who attended.
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Be safe out there.
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February Meeting

It is that time again.  The February Meeting is this Thursday (7:30 pm).  The meeting will be held at the Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School in Room 27.  Enter at the Vo-Ag Entrance.

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Regular business will be conducted to start.  After that, Committees will be asked to give their reports on activities and projects being developed.  Committee Chairs should let the President know of topics to be covered so they can be placed on the Agenda.

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Special attention will be given to detailing the duties of the "Communications Committee" and making it a Standing Committee. 

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All members are encouraged to attend and take part.

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New members welcome.

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Be safe out there.

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It's Growing ----

Did you notice ???  Eric and Mark added a few more "cribs"to the collection.

Crib collection grows.

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Thanks, Eric & Mark (both on right).

More "cribs were delivered to the lake shore this past Sunday.  The timing worked out well because a couple of guys were shooting and took time out to "share the load", so to speak. 
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The ice has melted somewhat which is not what is needed for our work.  It measured 4" at an auger hole.   Not thick enough, but it is early and a good source has said that the next freeze will give 8+ inches of ice.  Then, the time will be right to get the cribs positioned.
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Stay tuned .......
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Thanks to Scotty for the pics.
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For The Enjoyment Of Others ....

Keep watching ----  and you might see it happening......

Porcupine Cribs waiting to be set.

A joint venture has been developing to set fish structures in the lake.  They are designed to improve the fish habitat and thereby improve the fishing.  Members who fish in our lake will likely benefit, but so too will the youngsters in the up-coming fishing derby.  In fact, the Cub Scouts have been using the the lake as part of their outdoor activities the past couple of years with fishing being a large part of their day. 

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Add to this, all the members and their children & grandchildren that are seen fishing on and around the lake and this project is surely worthwhile.

Group Effort

The project has involved a community effort.  The list is long ---
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Project Co-ordinator - John Hayes

Beckner Lumber donated the wood

Leslie Young gave the blocks for weights

BBSD Tech ED (headed by Instructor Eric Craig) built them.

Berlin Volunteer FD

Berlin Ambulance Service

Shanksville Water Rescue 

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Surely people were missed on this list,  people who worked behind the scene.  Sorry, but hopefully the real satisfaction is in knowing you helped others, especially the youngsters. 

The Schedule

The easiest way to set the cribs is to slide them out on a frozen lake and let them sink as the ice melts. Simple, but not so simple.  It takes manpower to move the cribs, and emergency personal for safety.  AND of course it takes ICE.  That is the key ingredient, and that is what needs to happen first.
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Once the ice is thick enough, an announcement will be issued as to the SUNDAY for the work to be done. If you would like to be notified, send your email to the Club email address on the back of your membership card.  You will be put on the list to be notified.  Or you can comment on this Blog post.
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It is going to be interesting!!!! 
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Hope to see you there!

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NOTE: Thanks to Scotty Wagner for the images.

2018 Committees Set

As require at the January Meeting, committees have been set for 2018.
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This information will be posted on the marquis at the gate, on the bulletin board in the Clubhouse, and on the Committee page in the Club Blog.
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Also, a motion was made to upgrade the "Communication" committee to a standing committee.  That would bring it within the By-Laws.  The motion was tabled to allow development of the idea.  
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The intent is to bring the Club (through its By-Laws ) into line with the increased use of electronic media and using this venue for getting information to the members.
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Ideas are being floated for the specific duties of this committee and a descriptive name for it.
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This topic is on the Agenda for the February Meeting. 
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Input from the members welcome.  
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New PlacesTo Pick Up Memberships

It is a pleasure to announce that two (2) additional local businesses are supporting our efforts by making memberships available at their locations during business hours.  They are doing us a great service making it easier for members to renew memberships and new members to join. 
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Brett at Berlin Oil.

Mark, at Berlin Auto.

Berlin Auto and Berlin Oil are the two new businesses that have agreed to handle our membership sales.  Be sure to thank them!
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Before the critics start, both gentlemen had the say-so as to the photo taken.  And that is only fair since they are doing us the favor.  Remember, work with local businesses whenever possible.  That is what a community is after all.
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Although we are highlighting new sponsors, do NOT forget about the two businesses who are already on board with our efforts.  They are;

Diamond Mini Mart

Kiem's

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A big THANKS to all four for helping out!!!!!

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