The Nimrod League Newsletter November 2021
Eboard Meeting was Tuesday October 21, 2021
It has been a mite frosty as I am sure you all have noticed! Isn’t it great! The dogs love it when they can run and run and not overheat! I ran my golden retriever, Vinnie, the last two weekends down at Addieville East Farm in Rhode Island. You would have thought it was Christmas morning, he was so happy!
To Everyone, please send me a summary of any outdoor adventures you may have. We have a hunting season on and we would love to have you regale us with your latest 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
Monthly Club Meetings are always the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Clubhouse. Our next General Club Meeting is Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Join us for either pizza and ??? Or the best $5 meal you can find. We are including the possibility of pizza and such because we did not have a volunteer to serve as head cook for this month. 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 Craig can tell you how many to plan for serving. The attendance goes up for the member cooked nights so please consider it seriously?
To Everyone, please send me a summary of any outdoor adventures you may have. We have a hunting season on and we would love to have you regale us with your latest 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
Monthly Club Meetings are always the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Clubhouse. Our next General Club Meeting is Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Join us for either pizza and ??? Or the best $5 meal you can find. We are including the possibility of pizza and such because we did not have a volunteer to serve as head cook for this month. 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 Craig can tell you how many to plan for serving. The attendance goes up for the member cooked nights so please consider it seriously?
Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports
Maryanne gave the usual recap of the last meeting and the Eboard was off and running.
Cindy reported on our finances and informed the Board in detail when necessary.
Cindy reported on our finances and informed the Board in detail when necessary.
Communications
We received the Alliance of Maine newsletter and the latest American Hunter magazine.
Speakers
Please let us know if you have a suggestion for a speaker at a future meeting.
Monthly Safety Tip and Topic for Discussion
The season is still in high gear so….
“Wear your hunter orange!”
Archery
No report. Our next shoot is November 14th.
Bar
The coolers are being cleaned as part of general maintenance.
Birds
We have had some beautiful weather and our Saturday pheasant hunts have been enjoyed by a number of club members. We have some interest for a Youth Hunt. November 21 was discussed as a possibility. More details are forthcoming.
Sunday December 5 was also talked about for either the Youth Hunt or a Special Bird Hunt. Again the exact detailed information will be announced.
Remember, If you would like to volunteer on Saturday mornings early, they can always use help stocking the birds. For new members, if you are looking to get involved, but are unsure of how, try showing up at 7 AM to help stock pheasants. Get up, have a cup of coffee, throw on some clothes and come up and join in the camaraderie! Never hunted before and are considering it? We are sure you will hook up with someone to shoot trap on a Thursday night and then hunt on Saturday. We can also direct you to state sanctioned safety classes. Get even more out of your Nimrod membership!
Sunday December 5 was also talked about for either the Youth Hunt or a Special Bird Hunt. Again the exact detailed information will be announced.
Remember, If you would like to volunteer on Saturday mornings early, they can always use help stocking the birds. For new members, if you are looking to get involved, but are unsure of how, try showing up at 7 AM to help stock pheasants. Get up, have a cup of coffee, throw on some clothes and come up and join in the camaraderie! Never hunted before and are considering it? We are sure you will hook up with someone to shoot trap on a Thursday night and then hunt on Saturday. We can also direct you to state sanctioned safety classes. Get even more out of your Nimrod membership!
Board of Trustees
Auditing for all committees is being shared by the trustees. The order is dependent on the schedule set up by the Board. It will be ongoing as they work their way through the various entities. Our portfolio remains the same with no changes.
Conservation Camp
No report.
Finances
The market fluctuates as we all know. Smart investors stay the course.
Game Dinner and Summer Function
No report. Presently on hold.
Grant Writer
No report.
Grounds
Rick Longbottom plowing bid was accepted by the Eboard. A discussion ensued as to the best way to support and protect the new gate since its mishap with the school bus.
House
No report.
Kitchen
Many thanks to Dave Oriol for our turkey dinner at the October monthly meeting. As of the time of writing this newsletter, we did not have a volunteer for our November meeting.
Land Use
No report.
Membership
The Eboard clarified a concern for this time of year. A number of interested potential members put Sam Ganeson in a quandary. His concern was collecting fees for them in October or November and then having to charge them again on January 1. Lo and behold, the exact question is in our by-laws. If someone joins after October their first year is extended by the 3 months to include those last 3 months of the prior year to membership. It is usually encouraged to delay summer memberships to wait until October.
We have a new member to induct this month. He is Zachary Norton of Worcester. Zach, please join us for dinner Tuesday, November 9th when we welcome you into our club.
We have a new member to induct this month. He is Zachary Norton of Worcester. Zach, please join us for dinner Tuesday, November 9th when we welcome you into our club.
Photography
No report.
Records
Ongoing
Rentals
Al Afonso gave a recap of scheduled events. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: The club is also looking for someone to chair a Post Holiday Fire Pit Party. Please contact Al to volunteer.
Revenue
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
No report.
Standing Committees
Scholarship
No report.
Trap/Skeet
We have grass growing and are proceeding with general maintenance. Shells are available at $9.00 a box.
Turkey Shoot is November 7, 2021, from 9 AM to Noon
Turkey Shoot is November 7, 2021, from 9 AM to Noon
Worcester County League of Sportsmen
The latest news updates on the state legislature’s pending bills were discussed as well as the Mass Conservation and Ducks Unlimited Dinner on January 29, 2022.
Here is the link to the WCLSC website: http://www.wclsc.org
Here is the link to the WCLSC website: http://www.wclsc.org
Old and Unfinished Business
Tree Stand Safety Instruction is going forward. May 14, 2022 will be the entire day and the class is limited to 40 trainees.
New Business
Rifle Range renovation for an event regarding handgun qualifying. Ed Reitz will need to be present to discuss this. Discussion of when needs to be completed.
Executive Board
This month’s meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM. We aim for the newsletter to convey the highlights. E Board 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.
Good and Welfare
None.
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.
