August Meeting

Heads Up ---
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The August Meeting is scheduled for this Thursday (8August). 
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We be getting together at the Clubhouse at 7:30PM.
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Regular business will be conducted first followed by any new business.  Committee Reports will round out the meeting.
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------- topics
--- road maintenence
--- gate key supply
--- 50 yard backstop repair
--- archery range maintenance
--- ???
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Bring your ideas ---- we can use any help you can spare.
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See you there.
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Maintenance Work ---

The dirty work so all can enjoy.

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Just keeping members up to date------
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Here is a pic showing work in progress being done near the gate. 
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Please extend your thanks to Mr. Bailey whenever you see him ...... !!

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Mr. Bailey did all the work.

Looking Within Ourselves To Solve Problems ----

The Club is in a bind with regards to getting keys for the gate.  Our supplier recently notified us that they will no longer supply us with keys.
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We are working on a stop-gap remedy for the rest of this year, but plans need to be developed for the future.  As always, we are trying to minimize membership costs. 
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I am asking for help in this matter ------
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--------------- Are there any members who can make keys?? 
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--------------- Alternatively, does anyone have a key-making machine not being used?? 
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--------------- Last, the Club could make a purchase ..... (approx $180)

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Let me hear from you.
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July Meeting ---

The July meeting is to be held this Thursday (11JULY).  It is scheduled for 7:30 PM and will be held at the Clubhouse.
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The regular meeting will be conducted followed by Committee Reports.   Please bring any items you would like to discuss.  The will be placed in New Business or included with the appropriate Committee Reports.
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All are welcome.  Current members as well as new members.  The gate will be open, so just drive in and join us.
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Almost forgot --- We are hosting the meeting of the Somerset County Sportsmen's League for this month (JULY).  It will be held at our Clubhouse on Wednesday, 17July at 7:30 PM.  Please attend.
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I Just MUST -----

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Celebrate it, cherish it !

"Thank You" nOTES ----

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Sometimes it is just nice to say "Thank You" ---------
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Here is a list of volunteers who have recently helped with the Club.  If you know one or more of these people, be sure to pass your thanks along.
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1- Bailey Group -- mowing the grass
2- Scotty Wagner-- mowing the grass
3- Scotty Wagner, Debbie Coughenour, Larry Pritts, Grace Pritts -- cleaning the cabin
4- Ben Straka -- donation for road gravel   
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If there are any misspellings or omissions, please send a comment and corrections will be made.
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-----********** A Big THANK YOU to All **********-----

Looking For Interested Fisherpeople --

Over my years as President of our Club, I have seen that fishing is a big part of the activities at the Club.  This being the case, the officers want to do whatever possible to enhance the fishing environment of the lake for our fishing members.  One of the biggest complaint received is about that “Darned *!$*!$@%! grass  getting in the way.” 

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An early effort.

Ok, in order to have more fun fishing, let’s start by removing some of the ‘grass’ clogging the water. This has been tried several times on a small scale.  It was effective.  Take a look at the Club’s Blog titled “An Experiment” dated 20August2016.   Also see, "More Progress --- It's a 2'fer".

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Grass cutter being towed out.

 

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Along this line, the club has a tool designed to remove the grass.  It needs to be taken out (away from the shore) into the water, dropped in the water, and drug back to shore. Pictured is Issac using the grass cutter.

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 It can be piled up on the shore and then hauled away.  The last time, Scotty Wagner helped with the disposal.  Sorry, there is no easy fix…. It will take a group effort, and it will require little bit of maintenance depending on how fast regrowth occurs.

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If these efforts show significant results, the Club could invest in stocking fish to further improve the fishing in the lake.  Keep in mind, though, purchasing Grass Carp to manage the weeds will also take a group effort.  It is not just as simple as ‘buying a few fish and throwing them in the lake’.  There is a permit application, and if approved, the fish will need to be purchased and then transported here.  Beyond the initial purchase of fish, their transport would increase expenses or it would require volunteers involving time and effort.

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If anyone is interested in this type of project, add a “Comment” on this Post or contact one of the Club Officers ……….

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We'll see how things go -- the Club may be able to arrange for a snack after some hard work ........

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