New Standing Committee

A new "Standing Committee" has been proposed.  It will be named the Media Committee.  As its name implies, this committee will handle matters dealing with the various types of media as related to the Club.
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Here is the proposed change addition to the By-Laws;   (Changes/additions are bold underlined.)
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Article 4 Committees

Section 1- Standing Committees   The standing committees shall be as follows;

Membership

Property

Fish

Game

Shooting

Executive

Media

Each committee will be composed of three (3) or more members, and appointed by the President. Committees will report at each meeting with the exception of the Executive Committee.

           

Section 10- Media Committee   The Media Committee shall have full charge of matters pertaining to the Club’s use of media, and shall report on monthly activities at each meeting.  This committee will be responsible for recommending how the Club utilizes the various forms of media.  This will include, but not be limited to; electronic media, such as; television, radio, Facebook, Blogs, websites, Twitter, Instagram, and any future form, and printed media, such as; newspapers, and magazines.  Any and all passwords shall be known by the Chair, the Club president, and one other Media Committee member.

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Comments are welcome. 

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Also, the Club's By-Laws are now posted on the Blog.

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Needs Some TLC

It is nice to add new things to the Club.  It is good to try to have activities that benefit Club Members as well as the public.  Community service is a good thing.  However, the cardinal rule when doing these types of things is .... "to not ignore your own".
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Well, there are two items that, if we ignore, it is at our peril.  Both have been brought up before with little or no action taken by the Club.  They are getting critical, and my duty requires that I bring them to the surface again.  They are;

The chimney is falling apart.

The tree at the corner of Club House.

-- look at the pics
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The pics on the left and right show the problems the Club faces.  Some maintenance is needed .... and soon.  The tree leans toward the building with one large limb overhanging it.  The electric service is an overhead line, and the tree threatens that as well.  As for the chimney, enlarge the pic, and developing holes can be seen just above roof level on the right.  The roof around it is already leaking and the stone will soon be a safety hazard as it starts falling out.
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A fix for both of these is going to take some hefty expenditures.  Ideas are needed.... start thinking!
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It is troublesome that more members are not active.  Members cannot just take from the Club, they need to contribute as well.  It takes all the members to pitch in to make the Club work.  Wish we had more involvement... maybe we need to go back to requiring work details to keep your membership ?????  It may sound harsh, but the dues can only buy a member so much ..... one cannot expect to do nothing, and have all the benefits (use of well-maintained facilities).
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Double tree to left of electric pole.

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 By now, you may be wanting a better view of the problems,and since we are currently meeting at the School , here are a few more pics to help illustrate them.  They are not going away, in fact they will get worse with neglect.

Wider view of chimney

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This is being sent now so all can ponder the situation, and perhaps come up with some solutions.  We can put our heads together at the Thursday's meeting with the hope of developing a plan of action.
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No exaggerating on this!

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The pic to the left shows the half of the tree that leans towards the Club House.  Oh!, and remember our insurance company has already said that they "really would rather NOT insure us".  Maybe we better not give them an excuse.  You think?

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Hope to see you at the meeting, and ...... bring a friend!
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*** THANKS to Scotty for taking the pics.  They show the situation rather clearly.

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.