| Bullseyes & Fishtales The Voice of New Britain Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc. Volume 5 Issue 6 June 2005 |
| 2005 Officer’s President John Wrobel Sr. (860) 828-1942 Vice President - John Koba (203) 269-0818 Recording Secretary - Steve Savage (860) 537-1995 Financial Secretary - Bob Gagliardi (203) 239-6421 Treasurer - John Rzeplinski 860) 828-9739 Bookkeeper - John Chaponis (860) 537-3500 Corresponding Secretary Jim Bascetta (860)-224-1873 Auditors/Comptrollers 2 years - John Steiner -(860) 635-3112 Ray Szajkowski - (860) 828-5563 1 year Randy Schmidt(860) 632-7978 Pete Pasqueretta - (860) 537-8400 Sergeant-at-Arms - Val Piera Jr. |
| Clam Bake Ticket Prices Raised Another vote was taken and passed at the June 1st membership meeting to raise the ticket prices for the Annual Clam Bake beginning this year. New ticket price will be $35.00 for Adults (over 15 years old). As in the past Youth tickets (under the age of 15 years) will be available at the gate only and will be charged as follows: Ages 5-15 years old $17.50 Under age 5 years FREE The Clam Bake is scheduled for Sunday September 25th and tickets should be arriving in the mail shortly. Further information will be forthcoming at the membership meetings and in future newsletters. |
| Summer Meeting Reminder The July, August and September meetings are at the club grounds in Colchester. These meetings start at 7 p.m. and food and beverages will be available before the meeting for a small fee. |
| Asphalt Resurfacing The asphalt area of the Colchester club grounds has been repaired and resurfaced. Thanx to member Bob Gagliardi for his time and effort in getting this over due project completed. |
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| Applicants for Review Initiation of Candidates The following candidates have been accepted by vote of the membership and will be sworn in at the next membership meeting on June 1st at the Colchester club grounds. Greg Breton of Vernon – sponsored by Leszek Killis Christopher Boix of Colchester – sponsored by Steve Savage Admission of Candidates The following candidates Request for Admission have been accepted by vote of the membership and will be voted on for membership acceptance at the next membership meeting. Sponsors and/or co-sponsors must be present at the meetings to speak for their candidates. Peter Mascaro Sr. of Middletown – sponsored by Richard Lockery Request for Admission The following candidates have been interviewed for membership by the Executive Committee and their applications will be voted on at the next membership meeting. Sponsors and/or co-sponsors must be present at the meetings to speak for their candidates. Joe Badolato of New Britain – sponsored by Bob Czerwinski Richard Collins of East Hampton – sponsored by William Gervais Thomas Williams of East Hampton – sponsored by Pete Pasquaretta Candidate Interviews The Executive Committee will be scheduling interviews at the July 20th Officers Meeting for the following applicants. Candidates and sponsors should plan to attend. Daniel Caron of Plainville – sponsored by Keith Gooley |
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| Next Membership meeting Wednesday July -6-th Next Officers meeting Wednesday July-20-th Membership Meetings to be held at the club grounds in Colchester 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 |
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| Members Dues Raised The yearly dues amount has been raised from $130.00 ($95 + $35) to $200.00 (past Land & Capital assessments and Taxes inclusive) beginning in January 2006. A motion was raised at the June 1st membership meeting and after a lengthy (but orderly) discussion was passed on an almost unanimous vote of the members present (1 member opposed). |
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| Welcome New Members John Gallucci of Colchester (sponsored by Gary Gallucci), Dan Stehle of Middletown (sponsored by John Wrobel Sr.) and John Taylor of Colchester (sponsored by Joe Wrobel) sworn in at the June 1st membership meeting. |
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| Letter from the President Renewal of lease on Webster Rd. Union CT. Dear fellow members. Well it’s been a quick 14 years. What I’m talking about is the number of years that the club has been leasing the 200 plus acre Armitage/Barton property located off Webster Rd. in Union Connecticut. Our contract is up for renewal this fall and so we must consider whether or not to renew the lease. The club has been paying $3,500.00 per year for the last 12 years. Bill Hull has informed me that the cost for a 5-year lease will now be $5,000.00 per year. We will be voting on whether or not to continue the lease at the July meeting. The Executive Board recommends that the club continue to lease this property. Those are the facts. Now if I may I would like to give you my feelings on why I believe that the club should continue to lease this property. Let us review Article II, Preamble of the club’s bylaws. The purposes for which said organization is formed are the following: A non-profit institution, to develop and enhance good sportsmanship, social welfare, mutual assistance, good fellowship and friendship. To provide ample and proper ways and means for the enjoyment of the sports of hunting, fishing, and recreational purposes of its members in every manner possible, to promote any activity incidental to or connected with the aims and purposes of this organization. To own, purchase, sell, mortgage, and lease real estate and to do any and all things incidental and necessary for the aims and purposes of this organization. Now let us review what we currently have for properties either owned or leased. We currently own approximately 130 acres in Colchester. And are leasing two separate parcels in Union, one being the property in question of approximately 200 plus acres and the Myers property of approximately 450 acres. The total acreage available for use by our membership is approximately 770 acres. The acreage varies in its topography, accessibility, habitat, and utilities. The main uses of the properties are club functions, camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting. All our properties either leased or owned are accessible from major highways. From the New Britain area all properties are within 45 minutes travel time. Being a member of this club for over 30 years I have seen many changes take place. One of which is the relentless progression of privet homes being built around our property in Colchester. It has had the effect of reducing the acreage that can actually be hunted in accordance with State of Connecticut laws. The membership of the club and their activities has changed somewhat as well. More and more individuals applying for membership sight their wanting to hunt in a safe environment. Dear hunting and Pheasant hunting alike take space in order to do so safely and effectively. Both require somewhat different habitat as well. The properties we currently have strike a good balance for achieving these purposes. It is clear to me that the club members have done an excellent job through the years in their efforts to accomplish the stated purpose of the Preamble. I am certain that our children and there children’s children will be as grateful as we are to the founders of our club for their foresight and wisdom demonstrated in there efforts to provide open and natural spaces for us to enjoy and cherish. All of the officers and I look forward to hearing your comments at the July meeting and ask for your support in this matter. Sincerely John Worbel |
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| Trout Stocking – Paul’s Pond The final summer stocking of Paul’s Pond in Colchester was on June 2nd. Final stocking for the year 2005 will be in the fall and further info will be in a later newsletter. |
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| By-Laws Committee A new By-Laws review committee has been appointed by President John Wrobel Sr. Anyone interested in participating may contact Chairman Harold Gannon at any Membership or Officers meeting or by calling him @ (860) 675-6449. Anyone that has a particular by-law that they would like to see revised should submit their suggestions, in writing, to the NBHFC e-mail box or to any officer of the organization. |
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| Bookkeeper Needed – very important reading As you are probably aware our Bookkeeper elected in November of 2004 has resigned his position due to personal reasons. Our past Bookkeeper of many years Bert Lantz has graciously accepted the position in abstention for the remainder of this year but will not be able to continue beyond. This is a very important position to the financial welfare of the Organization and if it is not filled for next year we will be forced to go outside of the Organization and pay for the services of a professional accountant. Bert has also agreed to spend the remainder of this year explaining the duties and training any member or members who may think they would like to give it a try. A minimal amount of experience with personal computers is required. Anyone who may be interested in running for this position in the upcoming (November 2005) election should contact either President John Wrobel Sr. @ 828-1942 or Bert @ 666-3127. You may also express your interests to the NBHFC e-mail box nbhf@sbcglobal.net .. |
| Vandalism at the Colchester Grounds There appears to have been some recent vandalism at the Colchester Club Grounds mostly in the Paul’s Pond area. The boards and screen from the water level dam have been twice removed and thrown on the ground causing the water level in the pond to drop dramatically. The airflow valve adjustments on the aeration tower have been tampered with and additional damage has been done around the shore area as well as things being thrown into the pond itself. There has also been some vandalism in various other areas. Some steps have been taken to try to prevent further vandalism of the dam and tower but if anyone notices anything that looks to have been possibly vandalized please contact any officer immediately to report it. And if you see anyone on club properties that you do not recognize please do not hesitate to ask to see their current membership card or some other form of identification. If they refuse or cannot produce proper identification feel obligated to call the local police department |
| Work Parties to be Scheduled Food and beverages will be supplied for all participants. Land Clearing –July/August/September dates to be determined – further info at the next membership meeting Shooting and Trap Range Improvements – June/July/August dates to be determined Anyone interested in helping out may signup on the signup sheets at the Membership Meetings or contact John Rzeplinski @ 860-828-9739 (by e-mail at jrzeplinski@comcast.net 860-828-9739 (by e-mail at or any Property Management co-chairman. |
| Property Management – Work Parties Completed Storage Shed Restructuring project has been completed. The electric skeet thrower and rifle range targets have been moved to the second door from the left of the shed. Only a couple of repeat volunteers participated in this project and no further members have completed their 4 work point obligations under the new Point System. Thanx to those who have participated. Much work and assistance is still needed and further work parties will be scheduled at the convenience of those who volunteer to participate. |
| Property Management Committee Chairman – John Rzeplinski – (860) 828-9739 jrzeplinski@comcast.net Co-Chairman Building Maintenance – Mark Burleigh – (203) 238-1819 Co-Chairman Grounds Maintenance – Ken Jones – (860) 342-2927 Co-Chairman Shooting Range Management – Phillip Gorneault – (860) 828-7743 Co-Chairman Wildlifee Management – Joe Piera – (860) 229-5762 Co-Chairman Special Project Planning & Implementation – unassigned The committee has a bunch of project proposals already in the works for 2005 and is seeking assistance in coordinating these undertakings. Please signup for specific sub-committees or just general help as available. The undertaking and success of any project will be subject to the support and participation of the general membership. Volunteers are still needed to fulfill their new point system requirements. Signup sheets will be posted with the Membership Meeting sign-in sheets or you may contact any of the above co-chairman to volunteer your services. Help is needed in all phases of the cost analysis, planning and implementation of projects to improve the usability, appearance and security of the assets of the club. Some members may be needed on a call as needed basis only (for emergency repairs to electrical, plumbing or structural damages) while others may prefer to work on specific areas or projects. Either way it is a good way to earn points and socialize with fellow members while contributing to the future of the organization. |
| Schedule of Events for 2005 Spring Pig Roast – Cancelled Fall Turkey & Deer Permits – Wednesday September 7th Clam Bake – Sunday September 25th Opening Day Pheasant Season – Saturday October 15th Turkey Pies – Wednesday November 9th Deer Firearms Season – Wednesday November 16th Summer Meetings at the Colchester Club grounds Wednesday June 1st Wednesday July 6th Wednesday August 3rd Wednesday September 7th |
| Newsletter Articles If anyone has an article or photograph that they would like put into the monthly newsletter please contact Corresponding Secretary Jim Bascetta or send them to the club’s e-mail address nbhf@sbcglobal.net. All articles should have a heading followed by the text of the article that you would like published. |
| NBHFC Web Site The club’s website is beginning to take shape and Corresponding Secretary Jim Bascetta is looking for suggestions for improvements or additions. If you would like to see something added to the website please bring it to the attention of the officers at any meeting of the organization. If you have not been to the website please get out there and check it out. The address of the website is as follows: http://www.oocities.org/nbhf@sbcglobal.net/index.html |
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