Nimrod League of Holden Newsletter
May 2022
Update from April 26, 2022 EBoard Meeting:
The meeting began as most board members acquired their preferred adult beverage. John Meyer arrived in a high visibility rain jacket and looked like he came to direct traffic for the evening. It was dark and you could still see him! Hunter orange never looked so good! Make no mistake it was great rain gear. Following the Pledge and a moment of silence the board jumped started with the Rifle Range. We have a “Massad Mag 40” clinic qualifying day coming up at the range chaired by Christine Schuster. The date is June 4, 2022. More information has been coming from Chris Craigue’s emails to the membership. The newsletter will give more background under the Rifle Range section.
To Everyone, please send me a summary of any outdoor adventures you may have. Anybody catching any fish? We would love to have you regale us with your latest and greatest exploits! I will serve as editor and get your story into a presentable format, subject to your approval before publishing. Please email me, Chris Erali at eralic23@gmail.com with any tales.
Monthly Club Meetings are always the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Clubhouse. Our next General Club Meeting is Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Cocktails start at 6:00-6:15 PM followed by dinner somewhere between 6:45 & 7:00 PM Join us for the best $5 meal you can find. And the 50/50 raffle!
For all our members, you do not have to be a gourmet to cook. It is a great way to get your volunteer hours committed and there is plenty of appreciation for your efforts. Keep it simple and save your receipts. Chris Craigue can tell you how many to plan for serving. The attendance goes up for the member cooked nights so please consider it seriously? It is always great to see a crowd!
To Everyone, please send me a summary of any outdoor adventures you may have. Anybody catching any fish? We would love to have you regale us with your latest and greatest exploits! I will serve as editor and get your story into a presentable format, subject to your approval before publishing. Please email me, Chris Erali at eralic23@gmail.com with any tales.
Monthly Club Meetings are always the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Clubhouse. Our next General Club Meeting is Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Cocktails start at 6:00-6:15 PM followed by dinner somewhere between 6:45 & 7:00 PM Join us for the best $5 meal you can find. And the 50/50 raffle!
For all our members, you do not have to be a gourmet to cook. It is a great way to get your volunteer hours committed and there is plenty of appreciation for your efforts. Keep it simple and save your receipts. Chris Craigue can tell you how many to plan for serving. The attendance goes up for the member cooked nights so please consider it seriously? It is always great to see a crowd!
Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports
Cindy was at work and Maryanne, like yours truly, did not have any minutes to report.
Communications
No report
Speakers
Please let us know if you have a suggestion for a speaker at a future meeting.
Monthly Safety Tip and Topic for Discussion
“Watch out for TICKS!”
I can vouch for this tip. I have been spending time on the trails with Vinnie and the ticks are plentiful! Check your dog and yourself thoroughly when you get home!
I can vouch for this tip. I have been spending time on the trails with Vinnie and the ticks are plentiful! Check your dog and yourself thoroughly when you get home!
Archery
No report.
Bar
All is good. Kudos to Eric!
Birds
Bills are getting paid and the birds are laying eggs. Before we realize it, October will be here!
Board of Trustees
Auditing for all committees is being shared by the trustees. The audit is ongoing.
Conservation Camp
We are looking for candidates: 13 to 17 years old. See more information under the State website. We sponsor 2 candidates.
Executive Board
This month’s meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM. We aim for the newsletter to convey the highlights. EBoard meetings are held at 7 PM the last Tuesday of the month. Members are welcome if you would like to come and observe our club’s operation. Our membership can be proud of the board and the time and effort that is made by everyone to keep our club running smoothly. Member concerns are always addressed. Many times, one board member will inform others that a single club member voiced a certain matter that he/she found troubling. Our club can rest assured that any points brought up by a member are ALWAYS brought to the attention of the entire board.
Finances
The market fluctuates as we all know. Smart investors stay the course.
Game Dinner and Summer Function
Robin Pirani has agreed to chair the combination Game Dinner/Summer Function event. Help is requested and needed. The scheduled date is August 27, 2022.
Grant Writing
No report.
Grounds
Range/Grounds Cleanup/Work Day
This is scheduled for May 15, 2022 starting at 9:00 AM.
Vounteers Needed! Bring shovels, wheelbarrows, rakes, and any other tools you may have to help in keeping our property in great shape!
Much landscaping will be tackled at the trap field, the range, and road maintenance. Loam will be spread and drainage issues will be dealt with.
This is scheduled for May 15, 2022 starting at 9:00 AM.
Vounteers Needed! Bring shovels, wheelbarrows, rakes, and any other tools you may have to help in keeping our property in great shape!
Much landscaping will be tackled at the trap field, the range, and road maintenance. Loam will be spread and drainage issues will be dealt with.
House
Our “doghouse” entrance to the downstairs is approaching construction. Weather, time, schedules are being coordinated.
Ice Fishing Extravaganza
The ice is gone and milder temperatures have arrived. Fly rods, casting rigs, boats, and other angler gear is in action! Best of luck to all those who venture into and on our waterways.
Kitchen
We now have May, July, and August cooks for our regular monthly club meetings. Many thanks to the members who stepped up to volunteer. If anyone would like to undertake June or September, those two months are still available.
Land Use
The beaver pond keeps getting higher. There is concern regarding our road to the range! Hopefully, the summer months will dry the brook up some to reduce the volume of water. Beavers though are notoriously uncooperative.
Membership
A new circuit board was installed for the gate. The upshot of the incident is the new board is installed and the gate works properly. Your FOB gets you in and as your vehicle approaches the gate to exit the gate rises.
IMPORTANT:
If there are events to be scheduled and the gate needs to be open for the event, Sam Ganesan needs an email to program the system to open the gate at the appropriate times.
Please send Sam a notification for gate opening with enough lead time. Sometimes/Often he is not at home with access to a computer and sending a text or email at the eleventh hour does not work since he needs computer access to program the gate.
IMPORTANT:
If there are events to be scheduled and the gate needs to be open for the event, Sam Ganesan needs an email to program the system to open the gate at the appropriate times.
Please send Sam a notification for gate opening with enough lead time. Sometimes/Often he is not at home with access to a computer and sending a text or email at the eleventh hour does not work since he needs computer access to program the gate.
Photography
No report.
Records
Ongoing
Rentals
May 14, 2022-Tree Stand Safety Course
May 15, 2022-Grounds Maintenance/Work Day 9:00 AM-3-00 PM
May 21, 2022-Johanson Rental
In addition, please check our calendar on the website.
May 15, 2022-Grounds Maintenance/Work Day 9:00 AM-3-00 PM
May 21, 2022-Johanson Rental
In addition, please check our calendar on the website.
Revenue/Fund Raising
There is nothing new to report in this area.
This is a good gig because if you hold one successful fund raiser you’ll be hero! We don’t have any scheduled, so the calendar is open for your ideas. It’s also a great opportunity to contribute to the club and meet your 8-hour commitment requirement.
This is a good gig because if you hold one successful fund raiser you’ll be hero! We don’t have any scheduled, so the calendar is open for your ideas. It’s also a great opportunity to contribute to the club and meet your 8-hour commitment requirement.
Rifle Range
For those of you who had no idea what a Massad Mag 40 qualifier clinic is all about??? I have some information that can be found online. Massad Ayoob is a long-time firearms instructor and advocate who has an organization that teaches and evaluates firearms handling, in particular handguns, and we are going to host one of the clinic evaluations. His resume is an all-consuming career from instruction to a plethora of posts that he has served on since 1975. The event is the brainchild of Christine Schuster and will be held June 4, 2022. Please refer to emails from Chris Craigue for further details. My apologies for any lack of clarity as I have no further information.
Scholarship
Applications are on the website. Please get your applications in ASAP. Applications are coming in!
Trap/Skeet
Remember, Trap and Skeet is every Thursday night at 6:00 PM and is open to the public. And we have ammunition available to purchase. Invite a friend and join us for a night of shooting and camaraderie.
Worcester County League of Sportsmen
Our lobbying effort continues. Many thanks to the members who participated and contacted legislators.
Here is the link to WCLS website: http://www.wclsc.org
Here is the link to WCLS website: http://www.wclsc.org
Old and Unfinished Business
The Rifle League is starting on Saturday mornings. Sam Ganesan will provide a format. The League will not prevent anyone from using the range. Contact Sam with your interest in joining.
New Business
None
Good and Welfare
Laurence Newell is being treated for the fall he took at our ice fishing day at Long Pond in Rutland. He is in for a long haul. People who suffer serious brain injuries like his need focus from everyone. Please keep him and the Newell family in all your thoughts and prayers.
Please, if you have some news that you would like to have included in this section, good or bad, contact any member of the Executive Board and we will see that it is included.
Please, if you have some news that you would like to have included in this section, good or bad, contact any member of the Executive Board and we will see that it is included.
