MONROE COUNTY ROD & GUN CLUB
October November December
2007 BULLET
Ladies Auxiliary
Thanks to all that came out to help with TWB and Spartan Steel picnics this year. We will be accepting nominations for Officers and Board of Directors at the October 10th general membership meeting and you must be present to accept the nomination. The elections will take place on Dec. 12th at the General Meeting.
Have a Happy & Safe Fall and Winter Season!
JoAnn Coch
Auxiliary President
Sunday/Tuesday Workers
Sunday workers are still needed for Oct 28th, Nov 25th, Dec 23, and Dec 30th! Please check your calendar and sign up for these dates or contact Gary Zorn. The dinner will be held on Dec 15th at the club and time will be posted near the dinner date.
Hey Kids
Jr Conservation shooting class meets every Thursday 6:30 8:00 pm. This is open to members and non-members children between the ages of 10 16. The cost is $3.00 per class and all supplies are provided. Space is limited so come early and often. If you have any questions see Jerry at the class.
Nominations and Elections
We will be accepting nominations for President, Vice President and five Board of Directors at the October 10th general membership meeting. You must be present or have a written letter of acceptance to be nominated. The elections will take place on Dec. 12th; Polls open at 8:00 am and close at the General Membership meeting. The By-Laws will be voted on at the December Membership meeting.
Archery News
Reminder that the Winter Archery League starts up in January 2008. The sign up sheet and rules will be posted at the club in the beginning of December. I am trying to find out if we have enough interest to start a morning league on Tuesday or Thursday There will be a sheet posted for interest at the club. Please contact Gary Zorn at 734-241-3226 or Don Grodi at 734-269-2847
Winter Trap & Skeet League
The winter trap and skeet league will start on Sunday Dec. 2nd, 2007. The sign up sheet is already posted at the club. All names MUST HAVE PHONE NUMBER listed to be put on a team. The halfway banquet will be on Sunday Feb 10th from12:00 5:00 pm. The final banquet will be Sat May 3rd, 2008 beginning at 3:00 pm. The dues will remain at $50.00 for one league and $70.00 for both. Meet your team will be Dec 2nd at noon. Food will be available. If you have any questions call Mark Palmer at 734-777-3139 or Chris Schassbauger at 734-397-4247.
Rib & Chicken Dinner
Just a word of thanks to the members and non-members that came out to help me put on this years dinner. If you came out I hope you had a good time. If you didnt you missed out on a good time.
Thanks again,
Marc Costello
.22 League
We had a great turnout this year. This years winners are:
1st Place: Bill Caines, Francis Hutting, Michael Blohm and Gerald Gonyea
2nd Place: Mike Beck, Philip Tedora, Herb Knight and Lester Blohm
3rd Place: Rick Reau, Cam Reau, Pat Hawk and Jeff Gaynier
High Male Gun: Ed Grabryzewski
High Female Gun: Pat Hawk
High Youth Gun: Philip Tedora
Hope everyone had a good time and hope to see you all next year!
Kristen & Randy Duffey
Sunday Workers:
October
7 Bob Larrow, DJ Jennings, Colette Carollo
14 Mike Coch & Crew
21 Pat Hawk, Don Hawk, Tina Cuolahan
28 - Need Help
November
4 - Bob Larrow, DJ Jennings, Colette Carollo
11 - Mike Coch & Crew
18 Christi Warner, Sharon Millard, Lori Stevens, Denise Rauch, Jan Beauman
25 - Need Help
December
2 Dick Guthrie, Randy Stanifer, Chuck Stevens, Tim Ducharme
9 Bob Millard, Dave Spaulding
16 - Jason Angerer, Rudy Angerer, Chad Bitz, Roger Bitz, Earl Horn
23 Need Help
30 Need Help
Calendar of Events
October
3- Board Meeting 7:30 pm
5 - Fish Fry 5:30 7:30 pm
10 - General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
18 Steak Roast 6:00 pm 8:00 pm
November
2 - Fish Fry 5:30 7:30 pm
7 - Board meeting 7:30 pm
14- General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm
15 - Steak Roast - 6:00 8:00 pm
22 Thanksgiving Day Club Closed
December
5 - Board meeting 7:30 pm
7 - Fish Fry 5:30 pm 7:30 pm
8 Hall Usage
12 - General Membership Meeting 7:30 pm (Elections Polls open at 8:00 am)
15 - Sunday & Tuesday Workers Party
20 - Steak Roast - 6:00 pm 8:00 pm
25 - Christmas Day Club and All Ranges Closed
Range Closures
Nov 22nd Club and All Ranges Closed
Dec 25th - Club and All Ranges Closed
Jan 1st Club Closed
By-Laws Committee meeting September 14, 2007
The By-Laws Committee recommends the following By-Law changes to the Board of Directors:
First Change:
This section is to be removed from the By-Laws.
Article II Section (15) Membership in the Michigan United Conservation Clubs will be 100% of the membership of the Monroe County Rod and Gun Club Inc.
Second Change:
This Article will be added to the By-Laws.
Article V Section (10) Officers and Directors of the Monroe County Rod and Gun Club, Inc. shall be required to maintain their annual membership with the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC). These dues shall be paid annually to the club and the club will pay MUCC to maintain the clubs affiliation.
Third Change:
This section of the By-Laws will be amended with the words in bold italics.
Article VIII Section (1) No assessments shall be levied upon any member or group of members with the exception of Article V Section (10).
Fourth Change:
This Article and Section will be added to the By-Laws.
Article X
Use of Revenue
Article X Section (1) All funds and assets of the Monroe County Rod and Gun Club, Inc. shall be used only for purposes that are consistent with the purposes of the club and for actual administrative expenses in conducting the affairs of the club under the direction and with the approval of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may purchase land, building and equipment and operate and maintain the same as required to further the purpose of the club.
Fifth Change:
This section will be added to the By-Laws.
Article X Section (2) Revenues of the Monroe County Rod and Club, Inc. shall not be used for the benefit of any individual, member or shareholder of the qualified organization except to further the lawful purposes of the club.
These changes to the By-Laws will be voted on at the December Membership Meeting. Must be accepted by 2/3 majority present!