| Bullseyes & Fishtales The Voice of New Britain Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. Volume 4 Issue 4 April 2004 |
| 2004 Officers President Bob Gagliardi (203) 239-6421 Vice President Phil Gournault (860) 828-7743 Recording Sec. Steve Savage (860) 537-1995 Financial Sec. Mark Norton (860) 229-8366 Treasurer John Rzeplinski (860) 828-9739 Bookkeeper Bert Lantz (860) 666-3127 Corresponding Sec.James Bascetta (860) 224-1873 Auditors Sebby Gurciullo Harold Gannon John Koba Bill Wasielak |
| Ex-Members The following have been removed from the membership: Andrew Ferrara - resigned John Rudnick - resigned Robert Schilke - resigned Daniel Stehle - resigned Gene Drouin -non payment of dues |
| Member’s only Fishing Derby The annual pre-season Member's Fishing Derby was held on Saturday April 3rd. Ray Senaldi & company provided breakfast with sausage & eggs. A good time was had by all who attended with the largest fish pool going to Ron Lucco. Thanks Ray and congratulations Ron. |
| Youth Fishing Derby In honor of Ray Salsbury The Kid's Fishing Derby (May 16th) will be accepting donations (monetary or otherwise) at the next couple of meetings. Any monies received will be used to offset the cost of purchasing some token larger fish (app $300.00 needed), prizes, food and beverages for the kids. |
| Junior Hunter Turkey Reminder: Junior Hunter only turkey season opens on Saturday May 1st. |
| Spring Event – Pig Roast Our annual spring event will be held on Sunday June 6th at the club grounds in Colchester. Chris Toce is the chairman of this event. Tickets will be $25.00 and the menu will include Roast Pig & Roast Sirloin as well as a variety of fixin’s. Worker sign-up sheets will be available at the monthly membership meetings or by calling Chris at (860) 667-7773. More info will follow at the membership meetings and in future newsletters. |
| Property Management Committee A meeting will be held at the May 8th cleanup (1:00 at the Colchester property) of all members who have or would like to sign up to participate on any function of this committee. The meeting agenda will include this years projects selection, planning and funding. If you have any inquiries please contact Chairman John Rzeplinski either by e-mail (jrzeplinski@comcast.net), telephone (860 828-9739) or via the NBHFC e-mail address (nbhf@sbcglobal.net). Cleanup Party A general cleanup and Property Management work party is scheduled for Saturday May 8th at the club grounds in Colchester. Food & beverages will be supplied for those participating. Please bring lawn mowers, weed wackers, leaf blowers and rakes. Kitchen cleanup will also be performed in preparation for the Youth Fishing Derby and Spring Pig Roast. Points $ Increase A vote was taken and passed at the March 3rd Membership Meeting to increase the cost of unaccrued points from $10.00 each to $15.00 each. Spring Turkey Season Spring Turkey hunting season opens on Wednesday May 5th and closes on Saturday May 29th |
| Annual Ham Raffle Results Chairman Bill Wasielek notes the drawing for the 25 hams was held immediately following the March 17th officer’s meeting. Winner’s and ticket numbers were listed in the March newsletter. Bill also reports a profit of $1124.00 was made from this event and that the following members have not returned their allotted tickets. All tickets (sold or unsold) must be returned by the next officers meeting (May 19th) or a $30.00 assessment will be added to your 2005 dues. Ticket returns will no longer be accepted after May 19th 2004. Mike Brennes Mark Burleigh Bob Czerwinski Tom Fornabi Ed Ingalls Leszek Killis David Piera Joe Piera Steve Piera Dave Rosario Bill Seabourne Larry Starkowski Ray Szajkowski Christopher White John Wrobel Jr. Ed Wysocki New Honorary Member Ray Salsbury was voted Honorary Membership at the March 3rd Membership Meeting. Congratulations and best of luck Ray. |
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| Safety Reminder Just a reminder that there are no rapid fire weapons allowed on the Colchester Rifle & Pistol Range and please remember to SIGN-IN Upon Arrival at All club properties. |
| Next Membership meeting Wednesday May 5-th Next Officers meeting Wednesday May 19-th Membership Meetings to be held at the Colchester Club Grounds. June / July / August / September Range Hours Sunday 12:00 Noon - Sunset All Year March 1 thru September 14 Monday - Saturday All Day September 15 thru February 29 Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday Closed All Day |