MAD RIVER CLUB’S NEWSLETTER

August 2017

P.O BOX 171 PULASKI, NEW YORK 13142-0171

PHONE 315-387-5788

                                 CALENDAR 0F UPCOMING EVENTS:

                             Next Club Meeting: Friday, September 8th (BOD starts at 6:30, general mtg at 8:00).

                             Reminder: there is a trapshoot before each meeting so                                    come early and have some fun

                             Annual 4-Wheeler weekend will be August 19^th.                                                 Reservations by Aug 11th

                            MRC August Archery Shoot will be August 26 and 27^th

                                          Windmill Project Open House September 20 and 21^st.                                     (see info below)

GENERAL MTG: Meeting was called to order by Dick Palmer at 8:10 pm.

ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERSHIP: The following individuals were placed on the 30-day review list: Len Leclair sponsor Ken Creech, Matt Rockefeller sponsor Stan Shelmidine

The following individuals are moving to the permanent waiting list: Matthew Collins sponsor Craig Chesbro, Robert Walczyk Jr. sponsor Harry Perkins, Jason Vickery sponsor Chris Conway, Jonny Boenning sponsor Chris Conway, and Cliff Young sponsor Jack Keach

SICK AND AILING:

Dick Brock is back in the hospital again.

John Wilk is in St. Lukes with possible gout. His wife Elizabeth is also in the nursing home.

Doug Runions is also having health issues

As a member learns of someone who is sick or someone has passed, please contact the following:

Brian Dano at 315-243-1994

Or: Leave message at 625-7331 with Charlene

Or: E-mail bdns@ymail.com

Or: E-mail c-dano@hotmail.com

Also, if any member knows of a deceased member from last year, please let the board know so we can get there names on the plaque in the clubhouse. Thank you.

4 WHEELER WEEKEND: It’s almost that time again when the club has its annual 4-wheeler weekend. Steve Corsette is running this event again and is cooking the chicken. Steve has asked that everyone bring a dish to pass and provide your own beverages. Please have your reservations in by August 11^th so Steve can make sure we have enough chicken. Steve said the chicken dinners would be $5.00 a piece. Steve can be reached at phone: 315-623-9429 or email: captkidder@hotmail.com

AVANGRID Open House: There will be two open houses to discuss the windmill project. The first one is Wednesday, September 20^th, 2017 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm located at the Lorraine Fire Hall, which is located at 20876 County Route 189

The second open house is Thursday, September 21^st, 2017 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm which will is located at the Redfield Fire Hall which is located at 4879 County Route 17.

The clubs future could be impacted by the outcome of this project so we need to have a good MRC membership showing. Thanks

MRC WEBPAGE: A reminder to club members to subscribe to the webpage. There are no subscription fees. As a subscriber to the website you will automatically be sent an update message so you can be made aware of any club news updates. As I get information from the board between meetings I post it to the webpage.

Budget for 2018 Dick Palmer proposed the budget. One major change would be the proposed increase in full dues members from 275 to 300 members. This will be voted on in September.

EDITORIAL: As newsletter editor I am beginning my request to all members to go paperless on the newsletter. I am shooting for January1st, 2018 to stop sending out the newsletter. I would very much like to see everyone use the website. The website contains a lot of club information along with the newsletters. Please note that the newsletters are archived on the website. If we were to go paperless this would save the club approximately $1000.00 a year in postage cost. I understand some people have reservations about using a computer but we need to make an effort to change. Remember the webpage is: madriverclub.com

ANNUAL GUN RAFFLE: The drawing will start September 1^st 2017. All members, this is a major fundraiser for the club so we need to have all members participate. Tickets will be available at the June, July, and August meetings. UPDATE: Greg told the members that all tickets are out and the money or unsold tickets need to come back soon so we can keep track of our progress.

You can call Greg Masselli at 315-952-1624 or email gmaselli@comfortsystemsusa.com to request tickets to be mailed to you if you cannot attend a meeting. Please return all ticket stubs and checks to Greg by August 21^st 2017. You can hand them in at a meeting or mail them to Greg at :

Mad River Club

P.O Box 53

Baldwinsville, NY 13027

Members with ticket sales of 30 or more will be entered into an independent drawing at the September meeting for a Savage Axis Scope package with choice of caliber in .270, 22-250, 25-06 or 7mm-08. Along with this, members who sold 30 or more tickets will get credit for their workday. Also, the member who sells the most tickets will receive a $250.00 gift certificate from Sharpshooters. If there is a tie the money will be split.

Oswego County Federation report: A voice vote was taken to have the MRC club support the NYSDEC proposal to increase the hunting day to ½ hour before sunrise and ½ hour after sunset.

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Workdays:

Bob Shelmindine needs help posting the Barclay property. Call Bob at 315-846-5054

There are plenty of workday opportunities this year. We need to clear brush back from the main roads, lawn mowing around the clubhouse, Painting and general cleanup. Please contact the appropriate chairman to set up your dates.

Dale Macklen (Build & ground chair) has sent out the following list of upcoming projects:

Painting: Front and rear porches, handicap ramp, shooting benches, and archery tower.

Building behind the garage needs to made weather tight to allow us to store clay targets.

Picnic tables need to be put out in the pavilion and checked for loose parts.

Reminder to all members to contact a committee chairman to set up workdays so you can have them make sure you get credit for the workday.

denniskammers@msn.com or they can text them to me at 315-437-0430

PLEASE NOTE: Ralph Gregory is stepping down from lawn mowing duties so the club needs someone to take over to keep the grounds looking as good as it does. Please contact someone on the board if you can help with this duty.

Trap house: Gary Granger said there are 5 people so far on the trap committee. So far things are moving ahead to start a trap league next year. UPDATE: The voice activation system is up and running. Gary reports that it is running good.

Security : If you want to set up a security workday please contact John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888. Please follow the website as it will be posted when the gates are open for vehicle traffic. May 1^st is the target date but we need landowner permission before we open the gates to all traffic.

Hunter safety class: A class is being set up for August 19^th. Please check the DEC website for information and homework needed to complete the class.

Change of Address: If you have a change of address, phone number, or email please let the club know. You can contact the newsletter editor Shawn Allen or the Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin. We have been having problems with being able to contact people.

Camp for Kids: Darien Brock said he has 7 kids set up for this year’s Camp for Kids, but needs people to send in their applications for next year. So far he has 4 kids on the waiting list for 2018. The applications are excepted as first come first served so please get your applications in early. DEC camp for kids applications are posted on the website under “applications”. He has asked that people interested in this great opportunity, fill it out and send it to him. You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Classifieds: The new website will allow me to post pictures of your items for sale. So if you want to post something, if possible send me a digital picture and I will post it on the website. (Shawn Allen email: kallen2@twcny.rr.com

Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen 315-343-2546, 315-591-3005 email kallen2@twcny.rr.com, Assistant Newsletter Editor Todd Brown 480-5193

Club Officers: President Dave Dano 625-7331; 1^st VP Dick Palmer 882-3295, 2nd V.P. Gary Crawford 315-559-4174; Treasurer Brendan Hind 575-9285; Secretary Lori Venzendy 315-298-5804; Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin 315-783-5455, Assistant Financial Secretary Ron McNitt 315-486-0525

Board Members: Jeffery Mosier 846-5612, Frank Hilliker 298-3004, Larry Yerdon 387-5140, Brian Dano 625-7331 cell 243-1994, Gary Daniels 488-5575, , Ralph Gregory 298-5171, Tim Howell 963-7330, Norm Draper 315-775-7218, Ken Creech 732-431-1631.

Committee Chairman: Building and Grounds Dale Macklen 315-387-5365, Camping Steve Casselbury 315-481-1496, Trails Tim Howell 963-7330 Work Day Dennis Kammers 315-437-0430, Security John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888, Entertainment Committee Lou McNett 387-5339

Archery Committee: Bill Killam 387-3350, Traphouse: Dennis Gardner 315-339-3426

Website of interest to MRC members; www.madriverclub.com, www.oswegocountyfederation.com, www.oswegcountysportsmensfoundation.com, www.nyscc.com

AFILIATED WITH

NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL

MAD RIVER CLUB                                                                                 PRESORT STANDARD

1. O BOX 171                                                                                            PERMIT #22

MAD RIVER CLUB’S NEWSLETTER

JULY 2017

P.O BOX 171 PULASKI, NEW YORK 13142-0171

PHONE 315-387-5788

                                 CALENDAR 0F UPCOMING EVENTS:

                             Next Club Meeting: Friday, August 11th (BOD starts at 6:30, general mtg at 8:00).

                             Reminder: there is a trapshoot before each meeting so come early and have some fun

                             Annual MRC Archery Shoot will be July 22 and 23rd

                                            MRC Family Picnic will be July 30^th.

                             Roads and Trails workday will be Saturday, August 5^th details below

                             Annual 4-Wheeler weekend will be August 19^th. Reservations by Aug 11th

                            MRC August Archery Shoot will be August 26 and 27^th

GENERAL MTG: Meeting was called to order by Dave Dano at 8:04.

ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERSHIP: The following individuals were placed on the 30-day review list: Matthew Collins sponsor Craig Chesbro, Robert Walczyk Jr. sponsor Harry Perkins, Jason Vickery sponsor Chris Conway, Jonny Boenning sponsor Chris Conway, and Cliff Young sponsor Jack Keach

The following individuals are moving to the permanent waiting list: Robert Jewell sponsor Craig Chesbro, and Richard Fien sponsor Curtis Conklin.

SICK AND AILING:

Bob Munski had a hernia operation

Joe Iauco had cataract surgery

Lori Vezendy’s father passed away. The clubs thoughts and prayers go out to Lori’s family.

As a member learns of someone who is sick or someone has passed, please contact the following:

Brian Dano at 315-243-1994

Or: Leave message at 625-7331 with Charlene

Or: E-mail bdns@ymail.com

Or: E-mail c-dano@hotmail.com

Also, if any member knows of a deceased member from last year, please let the board know so we can get there names on the plaque in the clubhouse. Thank you.

FAMILY PICNIC: Darien Brock has scheduled the Family Picnic for July 29^th and 30^th. The 29^th will be a workday and the 30^th will be the picnic. The trap shoot will start at around 8:00 am and go to around 11:00 Then we will have dinner and games afterwards. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please get your reservations in to Darien Brock before July 15^th. Darien is asking that you call in your reservations at the number listed below. Please bring a dessert to pass. Darien is asking for help with manning the trap shoot scheduled for Sunday morning. He also needs help with the cooking. George Lane is helping with games but he could always use some help. ALSO Darien is asking for donations of door prizes or raffle items.

You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Schedule of events: 09:00 to 11:00 will be a trap shoot; Dinner will be around 1:00 pm with the annual awards to be presented at 2:00 pm.

Do to the cancellation of the awards banquet in April; the Annual Awards will presented at the Family Picnic.

4 WHEELER WEEKEND: It’s almost that time again when the club has its annual 4-wheeler weekend. Steve Corsette is running this event again and is cooking the chicken. Steve has asked that everyone bring a dish to pass and provide your own beverages. Please have your reservations in by August 11^th so Steve can make sure we have enough chicken. Steve said the chicken dinners will be $5.00 a piece. Steve can be reached at phone: 315-623-9429 or email: captkidder@hotmail.com

.

MRC WEBPAGE: A reminder to club members to subscribe to the webpage. There are no subscription fees. As a subscriber to the website you will automatically be sent an update message so you can be made aware of any club news updates. As I get information from the board between meetings I post it to the webpage.

Budget for 2018 The next year’s budget will be presented at next months meeting. There are some issues with lease lands that will be discussed at this meeting.

EDITORIAL: As newsletter editor I am beginning my request to all members to go paperless on the newsletter. I am shooting for January1st, 2018 to stop sending out the newsletter. I would very much like to see everyone use the website. The website contains a lot of club information along with the newsletters. Please note that the newsletters are archived on the website. If we were to go paperless this would save the club approximately $1000.00 a year in postage cost. I understand some people have reservations about using a computer but we need to make an effort to change. Remember the webpage is: madriverclub.com

ANNUAL GUN RAFFLE: The drawing will start September 1^st 2017. All members, this is a major fundraiser for the club so we need to have all members participate. Tickets will be available at the June, July, and August meetings. UPDATE: Greg told the members that all tickets are out and the money or unsold tickets need to come back soon so we can keep track of our progress.

You can call Greg Masselli at 315-952-1624 or email gmaselli@comfortsystemsusa.com to request tickets to be mailed to you if you cannot attend a meeting. Please return all ticket stubs and checks to Greg by August 21^st 2017. You can hand them in at a meeting or mail them to Greg at :

Mad River Club

P.O Box 53

Baldwinsville, NY 13027

Members with ticket sales of 30 or more will be entered into an independent drawing at the September meeting for a Savage Axis Scope package with choice of caliber in .270, 22-250, 25-06 or 7mm-08. Along with this, members who sold 30 or more tickets will get credit for their workday. Also, the member who sells the most tickets will receive a $250.00 gift certificate from Sharpshooters. If there is a tie the money will be split.

Oswego County Federation report: Chuck Parker said there are many items on the table for our representatives to consider. Please check out the Oswego County Federation website to gain information about some of the issues concerning sportsmen/sportswomen. Chuck said the federation is looking for people to become involved in the Federation. They have some openings that need to be filled. Also, Chuck reminded the club the Oswego County Fair is in August and he is looking for volunteers to man the Federation booth. If you want to man the booth please call 315-427-8316.

Charlie had a chance to be on hand to listen to Governor Cuomo speak about sportsman and the affairs of New York state conservation. The governor did say that sportsman are the best conservationist as they spend more time afield then most people. Not many bills affecting our sport have been acted on recently so we as sportsman need to push our legislators to step up and get these bills moving.

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Workdays:

Roads and Trails workday scheduled for Saturday, August 5^th. Tim Howell will be at the bridge at 09:00 am to make assignments.

Archery workday- Bill Killam needs help getting ready for the archery shoot. Please contact him if you can help. Please call Bill at 387-3350

HATS: Ken Creech is taking orders for hats

Bob Shelmindine needs help posting the Barclay property. Call Bob at 315-846-5054

There are plenty of workday opportunities this year. We need to clear brush back from the main roads, lawn mowing around the clubhouse, Painting and general cleanup. Please contact the appropriate chairman to set up your dates.

Dale Macklen (Build & ground chair) has sent out the following list of upcoming projects:

Painting: Front and rear porches, handicap ramp, shooting benches, and archery tower.

Building behind the garage needs to made weather tight to allow us to store clay targets.

Picnic tables need to be put out in the pavilion and checked for loose parts.

Reminder to all members to contact a committee chairman to set up workdays so you can have them make sure you get credit for the workday.

denniskammers@msn.com or they can text them to me at 315-437-0430

PLEASE NOTE: Ralph Gregory is stepping down from lawn mowing duties so the club needs someone to take over to keep the grounds looking as good as it does. Please contact someone on the board if you can help with this duty.

Trap house: Gary Granger said there are 5 people so far on the trap committee. So far things are moving ahead to start a trap league next year.

WINDMILL PROJECT: The board presented what came out of the recent meeting with the windmill project. It appears that the town of Redfield has some zoning concerns and these will be addressed through legal means. The project is expected to move forward sometime in 2019 with the construction of the windmills. There are still questions to be answered such as right of way for transmission lines and zoning issues, so nothing is a sure thing yet. But the windmill people have assured the board that they are willing to work with the club so we can both use the property. They do not want to see us lose our lease of the lands. Please follow Facebook for any further updates from the club.

Security : If you want to set up a security workday please contact John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888. Please follow the website as it will be posted when the gates are open for vehicle traffic. May 1^st is the target date but we need landowner permission before we open the gates to all traffic.

Archery Raffle: Bill Killam discussed the Archery Raffles. Up for raffle are a nice Matthews’s bow, a custom fishing rod, and a tree stand.

Hunter safety class: A class is being set up for August 19^th. Please check the DEC website for information and homework needed to complete the class.

Change of Address: If you have a change of address, phone number, or email please let the club know. You can contact the newsletter editor Shawn Allen or the Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin. We have been having problems with being able to contact people.

Camp for Kids: Darien Brock said he has 7 kids set up for this year’s Camp for Kids, but needs people to send in their applications for next year. So far he has 4 kids on the waiting list for 2018. The applications are excepted as first come first served so please get your applications in early. DEC camp for kids applications are posted on the website under “applications”. He has asked that people interested in this great opportunity, fill it out and send it to him. You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Classifieds: The new website will allow me to post pictures of your items for sale. So if you want to post something, if possible send me a digital picture and I will post it on the website. (Shawn Allen email: kallen2@twcny.rr.com

Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen 315-591-3005 email kallen2@twcny.rr.com, Assistant Newsletter Editor Todd Brown 480-5193

Club Officers: President Dave Dano 625-7331; 1^st VP Dick Palmer 882-3295, 2nd V.P. Gary Crawford 315-559-4174; Treasurer Brendan Hind 575-9285; Secretary Lori Venzendy; Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin 783-5455, Assistant Financial Secretary Ron McNitt 315-486-0525

Board Members: Jeffery Mosier 846-5612, Frank Hilliker 298-3004, Larry Yerdon 387-5140, Brian Dano 625-7331 cell 243-1994, Gary Daniels 488-5575, Bob Shelmidine 846-5054, Ralph Gregory 298-5171, Tim Howell 963-7330, Norm Draper, Ken Creech.

Committee Chairman: Building and Grounds Dale Macklen 315-387-5365, Camping Steve Casselbury 315-481-1496, Trails Tim Howell 963-7330 Work Day Dennis Kammers 315-437-0430, Security John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888, Entertainment Committee Lou McNett 387-5339

Archery Committee: Bill Killam 387-3350

Website of interest to MRC members; www.madriverclub.com, www.oswegocountyfederation.com, www.oswegcountysportsmensfoundation.com, www.nyscc.com

AFILIATED WITH

NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL

MAD RIVER CLUB                                                                                PRESORT STANDARD

1. O BOX 171                                                                                           PERMIT #22

MAD RIVER CLUB’S NEWSLETTER

JUNE 2017

P.O BOX 171 PULASKI, NEW YORK 13142-0171

PHONE 315-387-5788

                                 CALENDAR 0F UPCOMING EVENTS:

                             Next Club Meeting: Friday, July 14 th (BOD starts at 6:30, general mtg at 8:00).

                               Reminder: there is a trapshoot before each meeting so come early and have some fun

                               Trout Derby will be held Saturday, June 24^th

                               MRC budget meeting, Tuesday, July 11^th

                               Reservations due for Family Picnic by July 15^th (details below)

                                             Annual MRC Archery Shoot will be July 22 and 23rd

                                            MRC Family Picnic will be July 30^th.

                             Annual 4-Wheeler weekend will be August 19^th.

                             MRC August Archery Shoot will be August 26 and 27^th

GENERAL MTG: Meeting was called to order by Dave Dano at 8:04.

ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERSHIP: The following individuals were placed on the 30-day review list: Mike Murdie sponsor Wendell Rowell, Roger Murdie sponsor Wendell Rowell, Kevin Green sponsor Greg Maselli, Josh Neugenbauer sponsor John Mutter/Tim Howell, Trevor Todd sponsor Tim Howell, Gary Erb sponsor Jeff Mattison, Ernest Yates Jr. sponsor Ron Blair, Rick Metott sponsor Doug Haynes, Roger Jewell sponsor Craig Chesbro, Richard Fien sponsor Curtis Conklin

The following individuals are moving to the permanent waiting list: Michael Norton sponsor Craig Norton, Gary Granger sponsor Dave Dano, Paul Bartlett sponsor Danny Robbins, James Johnson sponsor James Johnson Sr., Nathan Crosett sponsor Mike Demko, Jay Richter sponsor Larry Yerdon, Dale Reid sponsor Gary Kastler, Frank Usavage sponsor Richard Palmer.

SICK AND AILING:

Bob Barnes fell and hit his head and neck and has been laid up. He is in therapy and walking.

Lou McNett was in the hospital for 4 days with a gall bladder problem.

As a member learns of someone who is sick or someone has passed, please contact the following:

Brian Dano at 315-243-1994

Or: Leave message at 625-7331 with Charlene

Or: E-mail bdns@ymail.com

Or: E-mail c-dano@hotmail.com

Also, if any member knows of a deceased member from last year, please let the board know so we can get there names on the plaque in the clubhouse. Thank you.

FAMILY PICNIC: Darien Brock has scheduled the Family Picnic for July 29^th and 30^th. The 29^th will be a workday and the 30^th will be the picnic. The trap shoot will start at around 8:00 am and go to around 11:00 Then we will have dinner and games afterwards. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please get your reservations in to Darien Brock before July 15^th. Darien is asking that you call in your reservations at the number listed below. Please bring a dessert to pass. Darien is asking for help with manning the trap shoot scheduled for Sunday morning. He also needs help with the cooking. George Lane is helping with games but he could always use some help. ALSO Darien is asking for donations of door prizes or raffle items.

You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Do to the cancellation of the awards banquet in April; the Annual Awards will presented at the Family Picnic.

.

MRC WEBPAGE: A reminder to club members to subscribe to the webpage. There are no subscription fees. As a subscriber to the website you will automatically be sent an update message so you can be made aware of any club news updates. As I get information from the board between meetings I post it to the webpage.

EDITORIAL: As newsletter editor I am beginning my request to all members to go paperless on the newsletter. I am shooting for January1st, 2018 to stop sending out the newsletter. I would very much like to see everyone use the website. The website contains a lot of club information along with the newsletters. Please note that the newsletters are archived on the website. If we were to go paperless this would save the club approximately $1000.00 a year in postage cost. I understand some people have reservations about using a computer but we need to make an effort to change. Remember the webpage is: madriverclub.com

ANNUAL GUN RAFFLE: The drawing will start September 1^st 2017. All members, this is a major fundraiser for the club so we need to have all members participate. Tickets will be available at the June, July, and August meetings. You can call Greg Masselli at 315-952-1624 or email gmaselli@comfortsystemsusa.com to request tickets to be mailed to you if you cannot attend a meeting. Please return all ticket stubs and checks to Greg by August 21^st 2017. You can hand them in at a meeting or mail them to Greg at :

Mad River Club

P.O Box 53

Baldwinsville, NY 13027

Members with ticket sales of 30 or more will be entered into an independent drawing at the September meeting for a Savage Axis Scope package with choice of caliber in .270, 22-250, 25-06 or 7mm-08. Along with this, members who sold 30 or more tickets will get credit for their workday. Also, the member who sells the most tickets will receive a $250.00 gift certificate from Sharpshooters. If there is a tie the money will be split.

Annual Trout Derby: The derby will take place on June 24^th. Joseph Iauco is the chairman for this event. I talked to Joe about this event and he encourages everyone to bring out their young outdoor enthusiasts and catch some fish. Joe said people should just go out and fish anywhere in the area and come back to the clubhouse with their catch between 12:00 and 12:30 for measurements. He said prizes will be awarded to all participants and dinner of hotdogs, salad and drinks will be provided by the club. Sounds like a good time for all. Any questions please call Joseph Iauco at 487-7193.

Oswego County Federation report: Chuck Parker said there are many items on the table for our representatives to consider. Please check out the Oswego County Federation website to gain information about some of the issues concerning sportsmen/sportswomen. Chuck said the federation is looking for people to become involved in the Federation. They have some openings that need to be filled. Also, Chuck reminded the club the Oswego County Fair is in August and he is looking for volunteers to man the Federation booth.

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Workdays:

There are plenty of workday opportunities this year. We need to clear brush back from the main roads, lawn mowing around the clubhouse, Painting and general cleanup. Please contact the appropriate chairman to set up your dates.

Dale Macklen (Build & ground chair) has sent out the following list of upcoming projects:

Painting: Front and rear porches, handicap ramp, shooting benches, and archery tower.

Building behind the garage needs to made weather tight to allow us to store clay targets.

Picnic tables need to be put out in the pavilion and checked for loose parts.

Reminder to all members to contact a committee chairman to set up workdays so you can have them make sure you get credit for the workday.

denniskammers@msn.com or they can text them to me at 315-437-0430

PLEASE NOTE: Ralph Gregory is stepping down from lawn mowing duties so the club needs someone to take over to keep the grounds looking as good as it does. Please contact someone on the board if you can help with this duty.

Traphouse: Gary Granger presented some issues we have to address to start a trap team. I am putting some of his discussion on the webpage under The Traphouse section.

Security : If you want to set up a security workday please contact John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888. Please follow the website as it will be posted when the gates are open for vehicle traffic. May 1^st is the target date but we need landowner permission before we open the gates to all traffic.

Archery Raffle: Bill Killam discussed the Archery Raffles. Up for raffle is a nice Matthews bow, a custom fishing rod, and a treestand.

Change of Address: If you have a change of address, phone number, or email please let the club know. You can contact the newsletter editor Shawn Allen or the Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin. We have been having problems with being able to contact people.

Camp for Kids: Darien Brock said he has 7 kids set up for this year’s Camp for Kids, but needs people to send in their applications for next year. The applications are excepted as first come first served so please get your applications in early. DEC camp for kids applications are posted on the website under “applications”. He has asked that people interested in this great opportunity, fill it out and send it to him. You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Classifieds: The new website will allow me to post pictures of your items for sale. So if you want to post something, if possible send me a digital picture and I will post it on the website. (Shawn Allen email: kallen2@twcny.rr.com

Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen 315-591-3005 email kallen2@twcny.rr.com, Assistant Newsletter Editor Todd Brown 480-5193

Club Officers: President Dave Dano 625-7331; 1^st VP Dick Palmer 882-3295, 2nd V.P. Gary Crawford 315-575-7851; Treasurer Brendan Hind 575-9285; Secretary Lori Venzendy; Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin 783-5455, Assistant Financial Secretary Ron McNitt 315-486-0525

Board Members: Jeffery Mosier 846-5612, Frank Hilliker 298-3004, Larry Yerdon 387-5140, Brian Dano 625-7331 cell 243-1994, Gary Daniels 488-5575, Bob Shelmidine 846-5054, Ralph Gregory 298-5171, Tim Howell 963-7330, Norm Draper, Ken Creech.

Committee Chairman: Building and Grounds Dale Macklen 315-387-5365, Camping Steve Casselbury 315-481-1496, Trails Tim Howell 963-7330 Work Day Dennis Kammers 315-437-0430, Security John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888, Entertainment Committee Lou McNett 387-5339

Archery Committee: Bill Killam 387-3350

Website of interest to MRC members; www.madriverclub.com, www.oswegocountyfederation.com, www.oswegcountysportsmensfoundation.com, www.nyscc.com

AFILIATED WITH

NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL

MAD RIVER CLUB                                                                                PRESORT STANDARD

1. O BOX 171                                                                                           PERMIT #22

MAD RIVER CLUB’S NEWSLETTER

may 2017

P.O BOX 171 PULASKI, NEW YORK 13142-0171

PHONE 315-387-5788

                                 CALENDAR 0F UPCOMING EVENTS:

                             Next Club Meeting: Friday, June 9th (BOD starts at 6:30, general mtg at 8:00).

                               Reminder: there is a trapshoot before each meeting so come early and have some fun

                             Roads and Trails workday, Saturday, May 20^th (details below)

                                Trout Derby will be held Saturday, June 24th

                                             Annual MRC Archery Shoot will be July 22 and 23rd

                                             MRC Family Picnic will be July 30^th.

                             Annual 4-Wheeler weekend will be August 19^th.

                             MRC August Archery Shoot will be August 26 and 27^th

GENERAL MTG: Meeting was called to order by Dave Dano at 8:04.

ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERSHIP: The following individuals were placed on the 30-day review list: Michael Norton sponsor Craig Norton

The following individuals are moving to the permanent waiting list: Nathan Crossett sponsor Mike Demnko, James Johnson sponsor Jim Johnson, Paul Bartlett sponsor Danny Robbins, and Gary Granger sponsor Dave Dano.

SICK AND AILING:

Bill Killam had a hernia operation. He is doing well.

As a member learns of someone who is sick or someone has passed, please contact the following:

Brian Dano at 315-243-1994

Or: Leave message at 625-7331 with Charlene

Or: E-mail bdns@ymail.com

Or: E-mail c-dano@hotmail.com

Also, if any member knows of a deceased member from last year, please let the board know so we can get there names on the plaque in the clubhouse. Thank you.

Windmill Information: Two members from the Mad River windmill project attended the meeting to give members an update on the project and take questions from the membership. The project reps talked about the met towers going up and the plans for the windmills. Final numbers of windmills will be determined by the met data they receive over the next two years. At most they said there would be about 100 windmills involved in this project. The power lines will be run south out of the property on overhead lines to meet up with existing 345 kv towers about 20 miles to the south. The total height of the towers and blades will be around 500 feet. The land around the tower will be cleared and accessible. Some members are already suggesting opportunities for food plots. The project will be upgrading the roads and providing additional access to some areas of the property to allow crane access. They said tower construction might begin by May of 2019. The project reps said they would return at the September Mad river club meeting to discuss the progress of the project.

ACCESS TO LAND Security reported that all gates are now open. Please remember, its one member one guest for 4-wheel access until Memorial Day. After Memorial Day it goes to one member and 4 guests.

FAMILY PICNIC: Darien Brock has scheduled the Family Picnic for July 29^th and 30^th. The 29^th will be a workday and the 30^th will be the picnic. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Please get your reservations in to Darien Brock before July 15^th. Darien is asking that you call in your reservations at the number listed below. Darien is asking for help with manning the trap shoot scheduled for Sunday morning. He also needs help with the cooking. George Lane is helping with games but he could always use some help. ALSO Darien is asking for donations of door prizes or raffle items.

You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Do to the cancellation of the awards banquet in April; the Annual Awards will presented at the Family Picnic.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED BY-LAWS CHANGE: Page 12 of the current bylaws of the Madriver Club INC. Section C reads as follows: PLEASE NOTE THIS MONTH IS THE LAST READING OF CHANGE:

Regular members meeting shall be held on the second Friday of each month at 8pm, except in November when no meeting will occur.

The proposed change will read as follows:

Regular members meeting shall be held on the second Friday of each month at 8pm.

This eliminates the November clause, meaning a November meeting will be held.

THE ABOVE BYLAWS CHANGE WAS VOTED IN AT THE MAY MEETING. THIS MEANS WE WILL BE HAVING A NOVEMBER MEETING.

MRC WEBPAGE: A reminder to club members to subscribe to the webpage. There are no subscription fees. As a subscriber to the website you will automatically be sent an update message so you can be made aware of any club news updates. As I get information from the board between meetings I post it to the webpage.

EDITORIAL: As newsletter editor I am beginning my request to all members to go paperless on the newsletter. I am shooting for January1st, 2018 to stop sending out the newsletter. I would very much like to see everyone use the website. The website contains a lot of club information along with the newsletters. Please note that the newsletters are archived on the website. If we were to go paperless this would save the club approximately $1000.00 a year in postage cost. I understand some people have reservations about using a computer but we need to make an effort to change. Remember the webpage is: madriverclub.com

ANNUAL GUN RAFFLE: The drawing will start September 1^st 2017. All members, this is a major fundraiser for the club so we need to have all members participate. Tickets will be available at the June, July, and August meetings. You can call Greg Masselli at 315-952-1624 or email gmaselli@comfortsystemsusa.com to request tickets to be mailed to you if you cannot attend a meeting. Please return all ticket stubs and checks to Greg by August 21^st 2017. You can hand them in at a meeting or mail them to Greg at :

Mad River Club

P.O Box 53

Baldwinsville, NY 13027

Members with ticket sales of 30 or more will be entered into an independent drawing at the September meeting for a Savage Axis Scope package with choice of caliber in .270, 22-250, 25-06 or 7mm-08. Along with this, members who sold 30 or more tickets will get credit for their workday. Also, the member who sells the most tickets will receive a $250.00 gift certificate from Sharpshooters. If there is a tie the money will be split.

Annual Trout Derby: The derby will take place on June 24^th. Joseph Iauco is the chairman for this event. I talked to Joe about this event and he encourages everyone to bring out their young outdoor enthusiasts and catch some fish. Joe said people should just go out and fish anywhere in the area and come back to the clubhouse with their catch between 12:00 and 12:30 for measurements. He said prizes will be awarded to all participants and dinner of hotdogs, salad and drinks will be provided by the club. Sounds like a good time for all. Any questions please call Joseph Iauco at 487-7193.

Oswego County Federation report: Chuck Parker said there are many items on the table for our representatives to consider. Please check out the Oswego County Federation website to gain information about some of the issues concerning sportsmen/sportswomen. Chuck said the federation is looking for people to become involved in the Federation. They have some openings that need to be filled. Also, Chuck reminded the club the Oswego County Fair is in August and he is looking for volunteers to man the Federation booth.

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Workdays:

Scheduled workday: Tim Howell is setting up a roads and trails workday for May 20^th. Please meet at the river crossing (bridge) by 9:00 am.

Dale Macklen (Build & ground chair) has sent out the following list of upcoming projects:

Painting: Front and rear porches, handicap ramp, shooting benches, and archery tower.

Building behind the garage needs to made weather tight to allow us to store clay targets.

Picnic tables need to be put out in the pavilion and checked for loose parts.

Dale said he needs someone to clean the pavilion kitchen.

Reminder to all members to contact a committee chairman to set up workdays so you can have them make sure you get credit for the workday.

denniskammers@msn.com or they can text them to me at 315-437-0430

PLEASE NOTE: Ralph Gregory is stepping down from lawn mowing duties so the club needs someone to take over to keep the grounds looking as good as it does. Please contact someone on the board if you can help with this duty.

Traphouse: Gary Granger presented some issues we have to address to start a trap team. I am putting some of his discussion on the webpage under The Traphouse section.

Security : If you want to set up a security workday please contact John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888. Please follow the website as it will be posted when the gates are open for vehicle traffic. May 1^st is the target date but we need landowner permission before we open the gates to all traffic.

Please contact Bill Killam if you can help selling ad space. This helps to provide funds for the archery shoot.

Change of Address: If you have a change of address, phone number, or email please let the club know. You can contact the newsletter editor Shawn Allen or the Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin. We have been having problems with being able to contact people.

Camp for Kids: Darien Brock said he has 7 kids set up for this year’s Camp for Kids, but needs people to send in their applications for next year. The applications are excepted as first come first served so please get your applications in early. DEC camp for kids applications are posted on the website under “applications”. He has asked that people interested in this great opportunity, fill it out and send it to him. You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Reminder: As snowmobile season comes to an end, the gates will be locked. After that there will be no vehicle traffic on club lease land until May 1^st following landowners go ahead.

Classifieds: The new website will allow me to post pictures of your items for sale. So if you want to post something, if possible send me a digital picture and I will post it on the website. (Shawn Allen email: kallen2@twcny.rr.com

Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen 315-343-2546 (315-591-3005) email kallen2@twcny.rr.com, Assistant Newsletter Editor Todd Brown 480-5193

Club Officers: President Dave Dano 625-7331; 1^st VP Dick Palmer 882-3295, 2nd V.P. Gary Crawford 315-575-7851; Treasurer Brendan Hind 575-9285; Secretary Lori Venzendy; Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin 783-5455, Assistant Financial Secretary Ron McNitt 315-486-0525

Board Members: Jeffery Mosier 846-5612, Frank Hilliker 298-3004, Larry Yerdon 387-5140, Brian Dano 625-7331 cell 243-1994, Gary Daniels 488-5575, Bob Shelmidine 846-5054, Ralph Gregory 298-5171, Tim Howell 963-7330, Norm Draper, Ken Creech.

Committee Chairman: Building and Grounds Dale Macklen 315-387-5365, Camping Steve Casselbury 315-481-1496, Trails Tim Howell 963-7330 Work Day Dennis Kammers 315-437-0430, Security John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888, Entertainment Committee Lou McNett 387-5339

Archery Committee: Bill Killam 387-3350

Website of interest to MRC members; www.madriverclub.com, www.oswegocountyfederation.com, www.oswegcountysportsmensfoundation.com, www.nyscc.com

AFILIATED WITH

NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL

MAD RIVER CLUB                                                                                 PRESORT STANDARD

1. O BOX 171                                                                                           PERMIT #22

MAD RIVER CLUB’S NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2017

P.O BOX 171 PULASKI, NEW YORK 13142-0171

PHONE 315-387-5788

                                 CALENDAR 0F UPCOMING EVENTS:

                             Next Club Meeting: Friday, May 12^th (BOD starts at 6:30, general mtg at 8:00).

                             Annual Awards Banquet will be Saturday, May 6^th

                                             Trout Derby will be held Saturday, June 24th

                                             Annual MRC Archery Shoot will be July 22 and 23rd

                                             MRC Family Picnic will be July 30^th.

                             Annual 4-Wheeler weekend will be August 19^th.

                             MRC August Archery Shoot will be August 26 and 27^th

GENERAL MTG: Meeting was called to order by Dave Dano at 8:04.

ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERSHIP: The following individuals were placed on the 30-day review list: Nathan Crossett sponsor Mike Demnko, James Johnson sponsor Jim Johnson, Paul Bartlett sponsor Danny Robbins, and Gary Granger sponsor Dave Dano.

The following individuals are moving to the permanent waiting list: Andy and Fawn Fulton sponsor Bill Demass, and Lori Venzendy sponsor Dave Dano

SICK AND AILING:

Jeanne Barnaskey wife of Scott Barnaskey passed away on 3/21/2017, the club made a $50.00 donation to the SPCA

William McBride, son of William McBride Sr. passed away. A donation of $50 was made to the American Cancer Society.

Dick Brock had to undergo test for respiratory issues.

As a member learns of someone who is sick or someone has passed, please contact the following:

Brian Dano at 315-243-1994

Or: Leave message at 625-7331 with Charlene

Or: E-mail bdns@ymail.com

Or: E-mail c-dano@hotmail.com

Also, if any member knows of a deceased member from last year, please let the board know so we can get there names on the plaque in the clubhouse. Thank you.

ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET: The awards banquet will be on Saturday, May 6^th. The banquet will start with a cocktail hour at 5:00 with dinner being served at 6:00. Wine will be available along with some soft drinks but people can BYOB. This year Chris Manning who is a professional chef and a new club member is preparing the dinner. Ken Burd will be handing out the awards. The committee for this event is asking for the following: Door prizes and they are asking people to bring a desert to pass.

Reservations are required to allow us to know how much food to prepare. Please make your reservations by May 3^rd by contacting Ken Burd at 315-652-7095 or email at

Kburd1@verizon.net or call Dave Dano at 315-625-7331.

FAMILY PICNIC: Darien Brock has stepped forward to chair the MRC family picnic. We have not had a family picnic in several years. Darien has scheduled this for July 29^th and 30^th. The 29^th will be a workday and the 30^th will be the picnic. Darien is asking for help with manning the trap shoot scheduled for Sunday morning. He also needs help with the cooking. George Lane is helping with games but he could always use some help. ALSO Darien is asking for donations of door prizes or raffle items.

You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Ken and Gerry Burd Environmental Studies Scholarship

The extended family of Ken and Gerry Burd has instituted a scholarship fund, in their name, in the amount of $500.00 to be awarded yearly. This year we would like to invite any member, member’s child or grandchild contemplating an Environmental degree, to apply.

The recipient must be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled college student, pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Law Enforcement, Agricultural Engineering or other closely related Environmental field.

The Selection Committee will award the scholarship based on academic performance, school and community activities/involvement, 2 letters of recommendation and

a short essay regarding their choice of profession.

Applications are available by contacting Ken or Gerry at 315-652-7095, kburd1@verizon.net, or at the address below.

All requested information must be postmarked no later than April

Clay, NY 13041

NOTICE OF PROPOSED BY-LAWS CHANGE: Page 12 of the current bylaws of the Madriver Club INC. Section C reads as follows: PLEASE NOTE THIS MONTH IS THE SECOND READING OF CHANGE:

Regular members meeting shall be held on the second Friday of each month at 8pm, except in November when no meeting will occur.

The proposed change will read as follows:

Regular members meeting shall be held on the second Friday of each month at 8pm.

This eliminates the November clause, meaning a November meeting will be held.

MRC WEBPAGE: A reminder to club members to subscribe to the webpage. There are no subscription fees. As a subscriber to the website you will automatically be sent an update message so you can be made aware of any club news updates. As I get information from the board between meetings I post it to the webpage.

EDITORIAL: As newsletter editor I am beginning my request to all members to go paperless on the newsletter. I am shooting for January1st, 2018 to stop sending out the newsletter. I would very much like to see everyone use the website. The website contains a lot of club information along with the newsletters. Please note that the newsletters are archived on the website. If we were to go paperless this would save the club approximately $1000.00 a year in postage cost. I understand some people have reservations about using a computer but we need to make an effort to change. Remember the webpage is: madriverclub.com

MRC Elections: The elections results are as follows:

All club officers ran unopposed as listed below. One ballot was cast for these positions and the motion was made and 2^nd to vote these people in. The vote carried.

President: Dave Dano                                                     Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen

1^st V.P   : Dick Palmer                                       Assistant Newsletter Editor: Todd Brown

2^nd V.P   : Gary Crawford

Financial Secretary: Rachel Pitkin:                     Votes were cast for the following individuals for the

Assistant Financial Secretary: vacant                   position of 3 yr board of directors:

Treasurer: Brendan Hind                                       Chris Conway       25 votes

Assistant Treasurer: vacant                                  Norm Draper         34 votes

Recording Secretary: Lori Venzendy                   Ken Creech           36 votes

Tim Howell           37 votes

Ralph Gregory       29 votes

This is the 2017 list for Board of Director’s:

1 yr                                               2 yr                                     3yr

Brian Dano                               Gary Daniels                       Norm Draper

Frank Hilliker                           Jeff Mosier                           Ken Creech

Larry Yerdon                            Tim Howell                         Ralph Gregory

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Workdays:

Dale Macklen (Build & ground chair) has sent out the following list of upcoming projects:

Painting: Front and rear porches, handicap ramp, shooting benches, and archery tower.

Building behind the garage needs to made weather tight to allow us to store clay targets.

Picnic tables need to be put out in the pavilion and checked for loose parts.

Reminder to all members to contact a committee chairman to set up workdays so you can have them make sure you get credit for the workday.

denniskammers@msn.com or they can text them to me at 315-437-0430

PLEASE NOTE: Ralph Gregory is stepping down from lawn mowing duties so the club needs someone to take over to keep the grounds looking as good as it does. Please contact someone on the board if you can help with this duty.

Traphouse: Gary Granger presented some issues we have to address to start a trap team. I am putting some of his discussion on the webpage under The Traphouse section.

Security : If you want to set up a security workday please contact John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888. Please follow the website as it will be posted when the gates are open for vehicle traffic. May 1^st is the target date but we need landowner permission before we open the gates to all traffic.

Please contact Bill Killam if you can help selling ad space. This helps to provide funds for the archery shoot.

Change of Address: If you have a change of address, phone number, or email please let the club know. You can contact the newsletter editor Shawn Allen or the Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin. We have been having problems with being able to contact people.

Camp for Kids: Darien Brock said he has 7 kids set up for this year’s Camp for Kids, but needs people to send in their applications for next year. The applications are excepted as first come first served so please get your applications in early. DEC camp for kids applications are posted on the website under “applications”. He has asked that people interested in this great opportunity, fill it out and send it to him. You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Reminder: As snowmobile season comes to an end, the gates will be locked. After that there will be no vehicle traffic on club lease land until May 1^st following landowners go ahead.

Classifieds: The new website will allow me to post pictures of your items for sale. So if you want to post something, if possible send me a digital picture and I will post it on the website. (Shawn Allen email: kallen2@twcny.rr.com

Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen 315-343-2546 (315-591-3005) email kallen2@twcny.rr.com, Assistant Newsletter Editor Todd Brown 480-5193

Club Officers: President Dave Dano 625-7331; 1^st VP Dick Palmer 882-3295, 2nd V.P. Gary Crawford 315-575-7851; Treasurer Brendan Hind 575-9285; Secretary Lori Venzendy; Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin 783-5455, Assistant Financial Secretary Ron McNitt 315-486-0525

Board Members: Jeffery Mosier 846-5612, Frank Hilliker 298-3004, Larry Yerdon 387-5140, Brian Dano 625-7331 cell 243-1994, Gary Daniels 488-5575, Bob Shelmidine 846-5054, Ralph Gregory 298-5171, Tim Howell 963-7330, Norm Draper, Ken Creech.

Committee Chairman: Building and Grounds Dale Macklen 315-387-5365, Camping Steve Casselbury 315-481-1496, Trails Tim Howell 963-7330 Work Day Dennis Kammers 315-437-0430, Security John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888, Entertainment Committee Lou McNett 387-5339

Archery Committee: Bill Killam 387-3350

Website of interest to MRC members; www.madriverclub.com, www.oswegocountyfederation.com, www.oswegcountysportsmensfoundation.com, www.nyscc.com

AFILIATED WITH

NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL

MAD RIVER CLUB                                                                                 PRESORT STANDARD

1. O BOX 171                                                                                            PERMIT #22

MAD RIVER CLUB’S NEWSLETTER

march 2017

P.O BOX 171 PULASKI, NEW YORK 13142-0171

PHONE 315-387-5788

                                 CALENDAR 0F UPCOMING EVENTS:

                             Next Club Meeting: Friday, April 7^th due to Good Friday.

                            Board of Director meeting will be Friday, March 31st

                             Bow safety course at the clubhouse on April 1^st

                             Annual Awards Banquet will be Saturday, May 6^th

                                             Annual MRC Archery Shoot will be July 22 and 23rd

                                             MRC Family Picnic will be July 30^th.

                             Annual 4-Wheeler weekend will be August 19^th.

                             MRC August Archery Shoot will be August 26 and 27th

SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO GOOD FRIDAY WE ARE RESCHEDULING THE APRIL GENERAL MEETING TO FRIDAY, APRIL 7^TH. THE BOD MEETING WILL BE MARCH 31ST

ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERSHIP: The following individuals were placed on the 30-day review list: Andy and Fawn Fulton sponsor Bill Demass, and Lori Venzendy sponsor Dave Dano

The following individuals are moving to the permanent waiting list: Mike Mariano and Vincent Mariano both sponsored by Rick Revoir

SICK AND AILING:

Richard W. Robinson passed away; Donations can be made to the Black River Ambulance Squad

As a member learns of someone who is sick or someone has passed, please contact the following:

Brian Dano at 315-243-1994

Or: Leave message at 625-7331 with Charlene

Or: E-mail bdns@ymail.com

Or: E-mail c-dano@hotmail.com

Also, if any member knows of a deceased member from last year, please let the board know so we can get there names on the plaque in the clubhouse. Thank you.

Venison Dinner: The venison dinner was a great success. The food was great and was well attended. A big thanks to John Keach and his crew. They put on an awesome dinner and no one went away hungry.

Good News for the Club: Darien Brock has stepped forward to chair the MRC family picnic. We have not had a family picnic in several years. Darien has scheduled this for July 29^th and 30^th. The 29^th will be a workday and the 30^th will be the picnic. Please step forward to help Darien make this a success.

You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Ken and Gerry Burd Environmental Studies Scholarship

The extended family of Ken and Gerry Burd has instituted a scholarship fund, in their name, in the amount of $500.00 to be awarded yearly. This year we would like to invite any member, member’s child or grandchild contemplating an Environmental degree, to apply.

The recipient must be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled college student, pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Law Enforcement, Agricultural Engineering or other closely related Environmental field.

The Selection Committee will award the scholarship based on academic performance, school and community activities/involvement, 2 letters of recommendation and

a short essay regarding their choice of profession.

Applications are available by contacting Ken or Gerry at 315-652-7095, kburd1@verizon.net, or at the address below.

All requested information must be postmarked no later than April

Clay, NY 13041

NOTICE OF PROPOSED BY-LAWS CHANGE: Page 12 of the current bylaws of the Madriver Club INC. Section C reads as follows:

Regular members meeting shall be held on the second Friday of each month at 8pm, except in November when no meeting will occur.

The proposed change will read as follows:

Regular members meeting shall be held on the second Friday of each month at 8pm.

This eliminates the November clause, meaning a November meeting will be held.

MRC WEBPAGE: A reminder to club members to subscribe to the webpage. There are no subscription fees. As a subscriber to the website you will automatically be sent an update message so you can be made aware of any club news updates. As I get information from the board between meetings I post it to the webpage.

EDITORIAL: As newsletter editor I am beginning my request to all members to go paperless on the newsletter. I am shooting for January1st, 2018 to stop sending out the newsletter. I would very much like to see everyone use the website. The website contains a lot of club information along with the newsletters. Please note that the newsletters are archived on the website. If we were to go paperless this would save the club approximately $1000.00 a year in postage cost. I understand some people have reservations about using a computer but we need to make an effort to change. Remember the webpage is: madriverclub.com

NYSCC REPORT: Ken Burd put out that the Annual Federation Dinner will be held on April 8^th. Please contact Ken Burd for tickets. Ken or Gerry at 315-652-7095, kburd1@verizon.net,

MRC Elections: This is a reminder that the club elections are coming up at the April 7^th general meeting. The following is a list of the nominations:

President: Dave Dano                                                     Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen

1^st V.P   : Dick Palmer                                       Assistant Newsletter Editor: Todd Brown

2^nd V.P   : Gary Crawford

Financial Secretary: Rachel Pitkin                     The following members are nominated for the board:

Assistant Financial Secretary: vacant                                     Norm Draper

Treasurer: Brendan Hind                                                        Ralph Gregory

Assistant Treasurer: vacant                                                     Chris Conway

Recording Secretary: Lori Venzendy                                     Tim Howell

Ken Creech

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Workdays:

It’s a new year and there will be plenty of opportunities to get in a workday this year. Dale Maclen (Build & ground chair) said there would be plenty of work to go around. As workdays are set up, the workday chairman can contact Dennis Kammers at:

denniskammers@msn.com or they can text them to me at 315-437-0430

Reminder to all members to contact a committee chairman to set up workdays so you can have them make sure you get credit for the workday.

Please contact Bill Kiliam if you can help selling ad space. This helps to provide funds for the archery shoot.

Change of Address: If you have a change of address, phone number, or email please let the club know. You can contact the newsletter editor Shawn Allen or the Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin. We have been having problems with being able to contact people.

Camp for Kids: Darien Brock said he has 7 kids set up for this year’s Camp for Kids, but needs people to send in their applications for next year. The applications are excepted as first come first served so please get your applications in early. DEC camp for kids applications are posted on the website under “applications”. He has asked that people interested in this great opportunity, fill it out and send it to him. You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Reminder: As snowmobile season comes to an end, the gates will be locked. After that there will be no vehicle traffic on club lease land until May 1^st following landowners go ahead.

Classifieds: The new website will allow me to post pictures of your items for sale. So if you want to post something, if possible send me a digital picture and I will post it on the website. (Shawn Allen email: kallen2@twcny.rr.com

Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen 343-2546 (591-3005) email kallen2@twcny.rr.com, Assistant Newsletter Editor Todd Brown 480-5193

Club Officers: President Dave Dano 625-7331; 1^st VP Kent Taber 387-3871, 2nd V.P. Dick Palmer 882-3295; Treasurer Brendan Hind 575-9285; Assistant Treasurer William Milton 315-782-9502, Secretary Mark Bishop 288-4248; Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin 783-5455, Assistant Financial Secretary Ron McNitt 315-486-0525

Board Members: Jeffery Mosier 846-5612, Chris Conway 783-1888, Frank Hilliker 298-3004, Larry Yerdon 387-5140, Brian Dano 625-7331 cell 243-1994, Gary Daniels 488-5575, Bob Shelmidine 846-5054, Ralph Gregory 298-5171, Gary Crawford 315-575-7851

Committee Chairman: Building and Grounds Dale Macklen 315-387-5365, Camping Steve Casselbury 315-481-1496, Trails Tim Howell 963-7330 Work Day Dennis Kammers 315-437-0430, Security John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888, Entertainment Committee Lou McNett 387-5339

Archery Committee: Bill Killam 387-3350

Website of interest to MRC members; www.madriverclub.com, www.oswegocountyfederation.com, www.oswegcountysportsmensfoundation.com, www.nyscc.com

AFILIATED WITH

NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNC

MAD RIVER CLUB                                                                                 PRESORT STANDARD

1. O BOX 171                                                                                           PERMIT #22

MAD RIVER CLUB’S NEWSLETTER

February 2017

P.O BOX 171 PULASKI, NEW YORK 13142-0171

PHONE 315-387-5788

                                 CALENDAR 0F UPCOMING EVENTS:

                             Next Club Meeting: Friday, March 10th.

                              Venison Dinner will be held the night of the March meeting

                             Bow safety course at the clubhouse on April 1^st

                             April general meeting is being rescheduled- see below for details, remember this is

                             election night for club officers

                             Annual Awards Banquet will be Saturday, May 6^th

                             Annual 4-Wheeler weekend will be August 19^th.

ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERSHIP: The following individuals were placed on the 30-day review list: Mike Mariano and Vincent Mariano both sponsored by Rick Revoir

The following individuals are moving to the permanent waiting list: John Macklen sponsor Dale Maclen, Mark Macklen sponsor Dale Maclen, Chad McCarty sponsor Scott Monnat and Brandon Harmyeh sponsor Toby Montgomery.

SICK AND AILING:

Rick Cassavaugh is having liver problems

John Merrill had a motorbike fall on his leg and he needed surgery

Roberta Stillman died and was related to Bob Shelmidine

Lori Dano, wife of Brian Dano, had brain surgery.

Dave Detlor is recovering from pneumonia

As a member learns of someone who is sick or someone has passed, please contact the following:

Brian Dano at 315-243-1994

Or: Leave message at 625-7331 with Charlene

Or: E-mail bdns@ymail.com

Or: E-mail c-dano@hotmail.com

Also, if any member knows of a deceased member from last year, please let the board know so we can get there names on the plaque in the clubhouse. Thank you.

Venison Dinner: The annual venison dinner will be held at the March general meeting (March 10^th). John Keach is chairman of this event. John said the dinner will start at 6:00pm and venison stew and salad will be supplied. He has asked that everyone bring a dish to pass. (dessert would be great) You can contact John at 315-925-3158 if you can help out. This is a good opportunity for a workday.

Ken and Gerry Burd Environmental Studies Scholarship

The extended family of Ken and Gerry Burd has instituted a scholarship fund, in their name, in the amount of $500.00 to be awarded yearly. This year we would like to invite any member, member’s child or grandchild contemplating an Environmental degree, to apply.

The recipient must be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled college student, pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Law Enforcement, Agricultural Engineering or other closely related Environmental field.

The Selection Committee will award the scholarship based on academic performance, school and community activities/involvement, 2 letters of recommendation and

a short essay regarding their choice of profession.

Applications are available by contacting Ken or Gerry at 315-652-7095, kburd1@verizon.net, or at the address below.

All requested information must be postmarked no later than April 1^st of the current year.

Please complete and return the application to:

Ken & Gerry Burd

8149 Morgan Rd.

Clay, NY 13041

MRC WEBPAGE: A reminder to club members to subscribe to the webpage. There are no subscription fees. As a subscriber to the website you will automatically be sent an update message so you can be made aware of any club news updates. As I get information from the board between meetings I post it to the webpage.

Deer Report: There was very little deer report given at this past meeting. All members need to be aware that our lease land prices have gone up considerably. At some point we may have to make some hard decisions regarding what lands to keep. This would be a lot easier if people would speak up and let the club know which lands are the best for hunting and fishing.

EDITORIAL: As newsletter editor I am beginning my request to all members to go paperless on the newsletter. I am shooting for January1st, 2018 to stop sending out the newsletter. I would very much like to see everyone use the website. The website contains a lot of club information along with the newsletters. Please note that the newsletters are archived on the website. If we were to go paperless this would save the club approximately $1000.00 a year in postage cost. I understand some people have reservations about using a computer but we need to make an effort to change. Remember the webpage is: madriverclub.com

SPECIAL NOTICE: DUE TO GOOD FRIDAY WE ARE RESCHEDULING THE APRIL GENERAL MEETING TO FRIDAY, APRIL 7^TH. THE BOD MEETING WILL BE MARCH 31ST

NYSCC REPORT: Chuck Parker gave us an update on the Kendall Tract land that was part of the
Stave Mills Sportsman’s Club. Chuck described how this land had changed hands several times over the years and, as one of our long term members pointed out, without the knowledge of the Stave Mills club. Luckily for the Stave Mills club they were able to keep their clubhouse and purchase 5 acres around the clubhouse. Chuck Parker pointed out that it took considerable effort to keep this club alive. Chuck has consistently asked people to stay informed and get involved, even if its just writing to your representatives. Make no mistake; we could lose our lease lands. Chuck urged people to subscribe to the Grass Roots News so people can stay informed. For more information you can go to

www.nyscc.com and use PayPal to join or you can get a copy of the Grass Roots News for an application.

MRC Elections: This is a reminder that the club elections are coming up at the April 7^th general meeting. There are many positions that need to be filled. We have 3 board positions open and many officers want to step down. Nominations for these positions will close at the March meeting. Please get involved. This is a great way to learn how this club operates and to help keep it going.

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Workdays:

It’s a new year and there will be plenty of opportunities to get in a workday this year. Dale Maclen (Build & ground chair) said there would be plenty of work to go around. As workdays are set up, the workday chairman can contact Dennis Kammers at:

denniskammers@msn.com or they can text them to me at 315-437-0430

Reminder to all members to contact a committee chairman to set up workdays so you can have them make sure you get credit for the workday.

Change of Address: If you have a change of address, phone number, or email please let the club know. You can contact the newsletter editor Shawn Allen or the Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin. We have been having problems with being able to contact people.

Camp for Kids: Darien Brock said he has 7 kids set up for this year’s Camp for Kids, but needs people to send in their applications for next year. The applications are excepted as first come first served so please get your applications in early. DEC camp for kids applications are posted on the website under “applications”. He has asked that people interested in this great opportunity, fill it out and send it to him. You can call Darien Brock at: 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

MRC Camping: Bills will be going out soon for the camps.

Classifieds: The new website will allow me to post pictures of your items for sale. So if you want to post something, if possible send me a digital picture and I will post it on the website. (Shawn Allen email: kallen2@twcny.rr.com

Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen 343-2546 (591-3005) email kallen2@twcny.rr.com, Assistant Newsletter Editor Todd Brown 480-5193

Club Officers: President Dave Dano 625-7331; 1^st VP Kent Taber 387-3871, 2nd V.P. Dick Palmer 882-3295; Treasurer Brendan Hind 575-9285; Assistant Treasurer William Milton 315-782-9502, Secretary Mark Bishop 288-4248; Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin 783-5455, Assistant Financial Secretary Ron McNitt 315-486-0525

Board Members: Jeffery Mosier 846-5612, Chris Conway 783-1888, Frank Hilliker 298-3004, Larry Yerdon 387-5140, Brian Dano 625-7331 cell 243-1994, Gary Daniels 488-5575, Bob Shelmidine 846-5054, Ralph Gregory 298-5171, Gary Crawford 315-575-7851

Committee Chairman: Building and Grounds Dale Macklen 315-387-5365, Camping Steve Casselbury 315-481-1496, Trails Tim Howell 963-7330 Work Day Dennis Kammers 315-437-0430, Security John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888, Entertainment Committee Lou McNett 387-5339

Archery Committee: Bill Killam 387-3350

Website of interest to MRC members; www.madriverclub.com, www.oswegocountyfederation.com, www.oswegcountysportsmensfoundation.com, www.nyscc.com

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NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNC

MAD RIVER CLUB                                                                                 PRESORT STANDARD

1. O BOX 171                                                                                            PERMIT #22

MAD RIVER CLUB’S NEWSLETTER

January 2017

P.O BOX 171 PULASKI, NEW YORK 13142-0171

PHONE 315-387-5788

                                 CALENDAR 0F UPCOMING EVENTS:

                             Next Club Meeting: Friday February 10th.

                            Venison Dinner will be held the night of the March meeting

ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERSHIP: The following individuals were placed on the 30-day review list: John Macklen sponsor Dale Maclen, Mark Macklen sponsor Dale Maclen, Chad McCarty sponsor Scott Monnat and Brandon Harmyeh sponsor Toby Montgomery.

The following individuals are moving to the permanent waiting list: Alissa and Louie Hauck sponsor Paul Kirk

SICK AND AILING:

Joey Arton had spine surgery for ACDF

Donald Muldoon, Gold Member, passed away on 11/10/2016. Donations can be made to St. Francis Xavier cemetery fund

James Hardy passed away. Donations can be made to Hospice of Jefferson County.

Dave Detlor is home recovering from pneumonia

Charlie Parker’s brother James A Parker passed away in November.

As a member learns of someone who is sick or someone has passed, please contact the following:

Brian Dano at 315-243-1994

Or: Leave message at 625-7331 with Charlene

Or: E-mail bdns@ymail.com

Or: E-mail c-dano@hotmail cialis online cheap.com

Also, if any member knows of a deceased member from last year, please let the board know so we can get there names on the plaque in the clubhouse. Thank you.

Venison Dinner: The annual venison dinner will be held at the March general meeting (March 10^th). John Keach is chairman of this event. He has asked for donations of venison (stew meat) for the dinner 1juyo9h. You can contact John at 315-925-3158

ICE FISHING DERBY: The derby was cancelled this year because we had no one willing to make it happen.

Ken and Gerry Burd Environmental Studies Scholarship

The extended family of Ken and Gerry Burd has instituted a scholarship fund, in their name, in the amount of $500.00 to be awarded yearly. This year we would like to invite any member, member’s child or grandchild contemplating an Environmental degree, to apply.

The recipient must be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled college student, pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Law Enforcement, Agricultural Engineering or other closely related Environmental field.

The Selection Committee will award the scholarship based on academic performance, school and community activities/involvement, 2 letters of recommendation and

a short essay regarding their choice of profession.

Applications are available by contacting Ken or Gerry at 315-652-7095, kburd1@verizon.net, or at the address below.

All requested information must be postmarked no later than April 1^st of the current year.

Please complete and return the application to:

Ken & Gerry Burd

8149 Morgan Rd.

Clay, NY 13041

MRC WEBPAGE: A reminder to club members to subscribe to the webpage. There are no subscription fees. As a subscriber to the website you will automatically be sent an update message so you can be made aware of any club news updates. As I get information from the board between meetings I post it to the webpage.

Deer Report: There was very little deer report given at this past meeting. All members need to be aware that our lease land prices have gone up considerably. At some point we may have to make some hard decisions regarding what lands to keep. This would be a lot easier if people would speak up and let the club know which lands are the best for hunting and fishing.

EDITORIAL : Several board members are stepping down this year as they have been in these positions for many years. Most have been actively involved in the club in various capacities for many years. We have many new members. Between Gold, ½ dues members and full dues members, we have almost 400 people in this club. So we should be able to have someone step up. As noted above, the Ice fishing derby was cancelled because we cannot get anyone to chair it. This is a loss of revenue to the club of between $1000 to 2000 dollars. People stepping down this year are Mark Bishop (Secretary), Kent Taber (1^st VP). The newsletter editor would also like to step down. These are just some examples of positions we need to fill. Along with this, we are having a very hard time filling various event chairs. We have not had a family picnic in years due to no interest in someone organizing it. The Annual Awards banquet needs a chair. The Christmas party needs a chair. These are just some examples that are out there waiting. If you really enjoy this club then we need to have some new people step up and take an interest in keeping this club going. Elections are coming up in April so please think about helping the club and take an active part in keeping it going. If interested in any position you can contact any board member to submit your name.

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Workdays:

It’s a new year and there will be plenty of opportunities to get in a workday this year. Dale Maclen (Build & ground chair) said there will be plenty of work to go around. As workdays are set up, the workday chairman can contact Dennis Kammers at:

denniskammers@msn.com or they can text them to me at 315-437-0430

Reminder to all members to contact a committee chairman to set up workdays so you can have them make sure you get credit for the workday.

Change of Address: If you have a change of address, phone number, or email please let the club know. You can contact the newsletter editor Shawn Allen or the Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin. We have been having problems with being able to contact people.

Camp for Kids: Darien Brock said he has kids set up for this year’s Camp for Kids, but needs people to send in their applications for next year. The applications are excepted as first come first served so please get your applications in early. DEC camp for kids applications are posted on the website under “applications”. He has asked that people interested in this great opportunity, fill it out and send it to him. You can call Darien Brock at : 315-778-2680. His address is: 921 Franklin Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Classifieds: The new website will allow me to post pictures of your items for sale. So if you want to post something, if possible send me a digital picture and I will post it on the website. (Shawn Allen email: kallen2@twcny.rr.com

Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen 343-2546 (591-3005) email kallen2@twcny.rr.com, Assistant Newsletter Editor Todd Brown 480-5193

Club Officers: President Dave Dano 625-7331; 1^st VP Kent Taber 387-3871, 2nd V.P. Dick Palmer 882-3295; Treasurer Brendan Hind 575-9285; Assistant Treasurer William Milton 315-782-9502, Secretary Mark Bishop 288-4248; Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin 783-5455, Assistant Financial Secretary Ron McNitt 315-486-0525

Board Members: Jeffery Mosier 846-5612, Chris Conway 783-1888, Frank Hilliker 298-3004, Larry Yerdon 387-5140, Brian Dano 625-7331 cell 243-1994, Gary Daniels 488-5575, Bob Shelmidine 846-5054, Ralph Gregory 298-5171, Gary Crawford 315-575-7851

Committee Chairman: Building and Grounds Dale Macklen 315-387-5365, Camping Steve Casselbury 315-481-1496, Trails Tim Howell 963-7330 Work Day Dennis Kammers 315-437-0430, Security John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888, Entertainment Committee Lou McNett 387-5339

Archery Committee: Bill Killam 387-3350

Website of interest to MRC members; www.madriverclub.com, www.oswegocountyfederation.com, www.oswegcountysportsmensfoundation.com, www.nyscc.com

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NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNC

MAD RIVER CLUB                                                                                 PRESORT STANDARD

1. O BOX 171                                                                                           PERMIT #22

MAD RIVER CLUB’S NEWSLETTER

OCTOBER 2016

P.O BOX 171 PULASKI, NEW YORK 13142-0171

PHONE 387-5788

                                  CALENDAR 0F UPCOMING EVENTS:

                              Next Club Meeting: Friday December 9th. This will be the annual Christmas Party.

                              No meeting in November due to hunting season. 

ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERSHIP: The following individuals were placed on the 30-day review list:  Alissa and Louie Hauck sponsor Paul Kirk

The following individuals are moving to the permanent waiting list: Timothy Smiley sponsor Craig Chesbro, Jeff Mattison sponsor Mike Lewellyn, Mike Grandjean sponsor Don Labarge, Timothy Birmingham sponsor Francis Peake,  Richard Cummins sponsor Francis Peake and Raymond Bouchard sponsor Stanley Shelmindine.

SICK AND AILING:

Paul Robichaud’s wife Jane died unexepectedly. She was a regular at the meetings and various events. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Paul and his family. If you would like to send a message to Paul, his address is

Dennis Kammers’s sister passed away

Chuck Alleger’s wife Lynn had knee replacement surgery.

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As a member learns of someone who is sick or someone has passed, please contact the following:

Brian Dano at 315-243-1994

Or: Leave message at 625-7331 with Charlene

Or: E-mail bdns@ymail.com

Or: E-mail c-dano@hotmail.com

Also, if any member knows of a deceased member from last year, please let the board know so we can get there names on the plaque in the clubhouse. Thank you

Christmas Party: This is the annual Christmas Party for the MRC. It will take place on the night of the regular club meeting, Friday, December 9^th. Dave Dano and his wife Charlene are heading up this event. Dave said he had some helpers but if you are willing to help or if you have questions, let Dave or Charlene know. Their number is 625-7331. There will be a “very short” meeting following the dinner.

Dave said that a social hour will begin at 5:00 pm with dinner served at 6:00pm. This is a “bring your own beverage” type of social event.  Dave has asked that people bring a dessert to pass.

Ken Burd will take reservations for the X-mas dinner. Ken will need to know how many are attending in your group and if you are bringing any kids. Santa will be there to hand out gifts. When you call with reservations, please give Ken the gender and age of the kids attending. All kids 10 and under will receive a gift from Santa. Please call Ken Burd at 315-652-7095 or e-mail kburd1@verizon.net. Reservations need to be made prior to Dec.2^nd.

Ken and Gerry Burd Environmental Studies Scholarship

The extended family of Ken and Gerry Burd has instituted a scholarship fund, in their name, in the amount of $500.00 to be awarded yearly.  This year we would like to invite any member, member’s child or grandchild contemplating an Environmental degree, to apply.

The recipient must be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled college student, pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Law Enforcement, Agricultural Engineering or other closely related Environmental field.

The Selection Committee will award the scholarship based on academic performance, school and community activities/involvement, 2 letters of recommendation and

 a short essay regarding their choice of profession.

Applications are available by contacting Ken or Gerry at 315-652-7095, kburd1@verizon.net,  or at the address below.

All requested information must be postmarked no later than April 1^st  of the current year.

Please complete and return the application to:

Ken & Gerry Burd

8149 Morgan Rd.

Clay, NY  13041

Gun  Raffle: Mark Bishop reported a net take for the club of $7500.00 dollars. All 1000 tickets were sold, which was a first for the club. Mark and his wife have done an amazing job with this raffle. So please thank them both for this effort. Next year Greg Maselli will be taking over the gun raffle.

New Land: Gutchess and Woodwise offered some land in Orwell for lease and the club voted it down. Everyone felt we had enough northern tier land.

MRC WEBPAGE: A reminder to club members to subscribe to the webpage. There are no subscription fees. As a subscriber to the website you will automatically be sent an update message so you can be made aware of any club news updates. As I get information from the board between meetings I post it to the webpage.

Pictures: I encourage people to send me pictures of various club events so I can get them posted on the webpage.

Oswego County Federation Report: Chuck Parker passed a petition to ask to have road access to the Borealas area in the ADK. Otherwise it’s a two mile hike.

Trap league: John Rich from Sacketts Harbor has agreed to help out with setting up our trap league. He will need help so please let a board member know if you can participate.

Deer Report: Please let Dave Dano know of your deer take. We just need to know which lease property you got the deer on. This helps the lease land committee decide which land to keep.

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Landowner Request: the landowners are asking for our help in keeping the culverts open on the Worth Property. It was put out that the River Buck club will keep the first culvert open and the Mad River Club has agreed to keep the second culvert open. If you are on club property and see a culvert starting to clog

Security: The security chairmen are asking that you leave the sheets and clipboards in the boxes were you found them. Thanks.

Workdays:

Per Dennis Kammers:  I am not going to pick up any more workday sheets at the clubhouse. Besides the 100 mile round trip ride it is hunting season. Tell the chairman that they can email me the peoples names at denniskammers@msn.com or they can text them to me at 315-437-0430

 Change of Address: If you have a change of address, phone number, or email please let the club know. You can contact the newsletter editor Shawn Allen or the Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin. We have been having problems with being able to contact people.

Camp for Kids: Darien Brock has a new DEC camp for kids application posted on the website under “applications”. He has asked that people interested in this great opportunity to fill it out and send it to him. You can call Darien Brock at : 315-778-2680. His address is: 805 Water Street, Watertown, NY 13601

Classifieds: The new website will allow me to post pictures of your items for sale. So if you want to post something, if possible send me a digital picture and I will post it on the website. (Shawn Allen email: kallen2@twcny.rr.com

Ed Torba has 5 boxes of 30-30 shells he would like to sell. He is asking $10.00 a box.You can call him at (315) 656 9508

Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen 343-2546 (591-3005) email kallen2@twcny.rr.com, Assistant Newsletter Editor Todd Brown 480-5193

  Club Officers: President Dave Dano 625-7331; 1^st VP Kent Taber 387-3871, 2nd V.P. Dick Palmer 882-3295; Treasurer Brendan Hind 575-9285; Assistant Treasurer William Milton 315-782-9502, Secretary Mark Bishop 288-4248; Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin 783-5455, Assistant Financial Secretary Ron McNitt 315-486-0525

Board Members: Jeffery Mosier 846-5612, Chris Conway 783-1888, Frank Hilliker 298-3004, Larry Yerdon 387-5140, Brian Dano 625-7331 cell 243-1994, Gary Daniels 488-5575, Bob Shelmidine 846-5054, Ralph Gregory 298-5171, Gary Crawford 315-575-7851

Committee Chairman: Building and Grounds Dale Macklen 315-387-5365, Camping Steve Casselbury 315-481-1496, Trails Tim Howell 963-7330 Work Day Dennis Kammers 315-437-0430, Security John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888, Entertainment Committee Lou McNett 387-5339

Archery Committee: Bill Killam 387-3350

Website of interest to MRC members; www.madriverclub.com, www.oswegocountyfederation.com, www.oswegcountysportsmensfoundation.com, www.nyscc.com 

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NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL INC.

MAD RIVER CLUB                                                                                 PRESORT STANDARD

P. O BOX 171                                                                                            PERMIT #22

MAD RIVER CLUB’S NEWSLETTER

September 2016

P.O BOX 171 PULASKI, NEW YORK 13142-0171

PHONE 387-5788

                                 CALENDAR 0F UPCOMING EVENTS:

       Next Club Meeting: Friday October 14th. (BOD mtg starts at 6:30 and general mtg starts at 8:00)

MEETING: The meeting was called to order by Dave Dano at 8:07.

ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERSHIP: The following individuals were placed on the 30-day review list: Timothy Smiley sponsor Craig Chesbro, Jeff Mattison sponsor Mike Lewellyn, Mike Grandjean sponsor Don Labarge, Timothy Birmingham sponsor Francis Peake, Richard Cummins sponsor Francis Peake and Raymond Bouchard sponsor Stanley Shelmindine

The following individuals are moving to the permanent waiting list: Todd Bremner

SICK AND AILING:

Stanley Klocek passed away. Stanley was a past MRC president and played a large part in helping to make the club what it is today.

Linda Taber had eyelid surgery

Dave Dano had surgery to remove his gallbladder. He is doing pretty good now.

Cindy Shelmindine broke her ankle

Chuck Algiers wife had knee surgery

Paul Shelmindine has been in and out of the hospital

As a member learns of someone who is sick or someone has passed, please contact the following:

Brian Dano at 315-243-1994

Or: Leave message at 625-7331 with Charlene

Or: E-mail bdns@ymail.com

Or: E-mail c-dano@hotmail.com

Also, if any member knows of a deceased member from last year, please let the board know so we can get there names on the plaque in the clubhouse. Thank you.

Work Days: Hunting season is here, so please make plans to get in your workday before the end of October when they close the book on 2016 workdays.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Some changes are starting to occur on the Little John property. The landowner recently sat down with the club president and 1^st vice president and discussed the possibility of placing windmills on the lease property. Currently land has been cleared on Earls trail and Shelmindine trail to build two meteorological towers to do a feasibility study for the placement of the windmills. From the discussion it may take up to a year to do this feasibility study and then the construction of windmills would begin. The landowners assured the president the workers would not be allowed to hunt or fish on our lease land. The landowners also assured Dave Dano and Kent Taber keeping the Mad River Club on this land was a big priority. The board understands the membership will have many questions regarding this venture. Please understand that this is very recent news to the board and as information is obtained the board will surely pass this along. You can send the newsletter editor emails with questions and I will try to get answers.

HARD SIDED CAMPS: The landowner has told the MRC that it will only allow hard sided camps to be placed on Camp Road #1. Apparently the landowners have experienced problems on some of their other properties were too many camps were built and than left abandoned making a mess for them.

MRC BUDGET: The board will go over the 2017 budget at the October meeting.

REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS: It is now hunting season so the ATV rules have changed. We are now limited to 1 member and 1 guest. Please be considerate of other members as people transition into the hunting season. We’ve enjoyed a great summer for ATV usage and now its time to get in the woods to hunt and respect others that are hunting. Thanks.

MRC Trap Club The club needs a trap chairman to take over the use of the trap house. The club has spent a lot of money getting this up and running. So far people who have used the trap house really enjoy it. If anyone is interested in being a chairman please let a board member know. A committee will be formed and the club expects that local schools will be using our range and that we will form an MRC team to shoot against other clubs.

GUN LOTTERY: Mark Bishop said the club sold all the raffle tickets this year. This is the first year we have sold all the tickets. This is a major moneymaker for the club so please give Mark a big thanks for all his and his wife’s work with this annual event. The final total and prizes will be discussed at the October

meeting.

3 D Archery Shoot: Bill Killam put out that we had a great turnout for this event. 32 club members showed up to help and compete. Bill did a lot of work for this event so please give him a big thanks as this event is another major money maker for the club.

4 Wheeler event: Steve Corsette said he cooked over 170 chickens and the turnout was great. I know the weather was great and everyone had a great time. The food was great. Thanks to Steve and his team for another great event.

ITEMS OF INTEREST:

Landowner Request: the landowners are asking for our help in keeping the culverts open on the Worth Property. It was put out that the River Buck club will keep the first culvert open and the Mad River Club has agreed to keep the second culvert open. If you are on club property and see a culvert starting to clog up please take a rake or whatever tool you have and keep the culvert open.

POSTING: The Flickenstein property has been posted. For new members, this is the property located in Lafayette.

SECURTIY: The security chairman discussed the continued problem of trespassers on our club. They are going around our gates and using our land. We need to wear our badges when on the property and to challenge each other on our membership status. Please do this respectfully and use it as a chance to meet new members. Also, do not get into a confrontation with people even if they are trespassing. Just get a name if possible or record the license plate number and give it to security.

Campsite Tree Cutting: If you need a tree cut down around your campsite please contact Dave Dano. Standing trees cannot be cut down by the members. Dave will contact the individual that is allowed to cut trees for the club to get your tree cut down.

Club usage log: I have the dates for when the clubhouse is being used. I am posting this information on the website under the club usage log. Please see this list when making arrangements for club use. You can call Dale Macklen at 315-387-5365 to reserve the clubhouse or pavilion.

TO ALL THE MEMBERSHIP: Many of our current board members and committee chairmen are stepping down next year. The club is in great need of people willing to step up and become an active member in the club. For example, we need a new gun lottery chairman, annual banquet chairman, recording secretary, help with the treasury position, newsletter editor and others. The people in the current positions have been in these positions many years and are looking to step down. If you can help please let a board member know.

WORKDAYS:

TO ALL MEMBERS: TO GET CREDIT FOR YOUR WORKDAY THE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN MUST SIGN YOU INTO THE WORKDAY BOOK. MAKE SURE YOU LET THEM KNOW WHEN YOU ARE DOING A WORKDAY. REMINDER: A WORKDAY IS 8 HOURS OF WORK FOR THE CLUB.

Bob Shelmindine has several hundred posted signs that need to go up.

Mike Lane and/or John Malinowski (security chairs) said to call them for security details.

Steve Casselbury ( camping chair)

Lawn Mowing: Call Ralph Gregory if you would like to help mow the clubs lawn.

Tim Howell (roads and trails chair) Tim has many projects for our roads and trails following this winter

Bill Killam (archery chairman) is looking for people the first week of July to clear trails for the archery shoot

The phone numbers for the chairmen listed above can be found at the bottom of the newsletter.

As I get word of a workday I will post it in the newsletter and on the website.

Bill Killam (archery chairman) asked for help selling ads starting in January.

Change of Address: If you have a change of address, phone number, or email please let the club know. You can contact the newsletter editor Shawn Allen or the Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin. We have been having problems with being able to contact people.

Camp for Kids: Darien Brock has submitted a new application form for camp for kids. I am trying to get it on the webpage so people can download it and fill it out and send it to Darien.

Old MRC membership buttons: Ken Burd is asking for the following buttons: 2009guest, 2014 guest,2015 member and guest, 2016 member and guest, 1980 guest, 1981 guest, 1982 guest , 1999 member, 1960 member and any 1950’s and older. Contact Ken at (315) 652-7095

Classifieds: The new website will allow me to post pictures of your items for sale. So if you want to post something, if possible send me a digital picture and I will post it on the website. (Shawn Allen email: kallen2@twcny.rr.com

Kent Taber has a 2000 Magnatrac Hydro 5000C Bulldozer with 6 way blade and backhoe for sale. It’s perfect for clearing campsites, building roads/driveways, digging and moving earth. Great condition-asking $9,000.00 or B.O. Call 387-3871 for more details.

Newsletter Editor: Shawn Allen 343-2546 (591-3005) email kallen2@twcny.rr.com, Assistant Newsletter Editor Todd Brown 480-5193

Club Officers: President Dave Dano 625-7331; 1^st VP Kent Taber 387-3871, 2nd V.P. Dick Palmer 882-3295; Treasurer Brendan Hind 575-9285; Assistant Treasurer William Milton 315-782-9502, Secretary Mark Bishop 288-4248; Financial Secretary Rachael Pitkin 783-5455, Assistant Financial Secretary Ron McNitt 315-486-0525

Board Members: Jeffery Mosier 846-5612, Chris Conway 783-1888, Frank Hilliker 298-3004, Larry Yerdon 387-5140, Brian Dano 625-7331 cell 243-1994, Gary Daniels 488-5575, Bob Shelmidine 846-5054, Ralph Gregory 298-5171, Gary Crawford 315-575-7851

Committee Chairman: Building and Grounds Dale Macklen 315-387-5365, Camping Steve Casselbury 315-481-1496, Trails Tim Howell 963-7330 Work Day Dennis Kammers 315-437-0430, Security John Malinowski 315-657-7780 or Mike Lane 315-558-0888, Entertainment Committee Lou McNett 387-5339

Archery Committee: Bill Killam 387-3350

Website of interest to MRC members; www.madriverclub.com, www.oswegocountyfederation.com, www.oswegcountysportsmensfoundation.com, www.nyscc.com

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NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL INC.

MAD RIVER CLUB                                                                                 PRESORT STANDARD

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