Our monthly meeting was held on Monday, February 1, 2010.  President Philip A. Madonia III opened the meeting at 7:38 pm with a moment of silence for our fallen heroes, service members, the people of Haiti and deceased members.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Madonia.

MEETING MINUTES
President Madonia asked that the minutes of the last meeting be read into record and they were subsequently accepted by the membership.

NEW MEMBER APPLICATION
Spencer Curtis and Andrew Small were welcomed into the Club.  We hope you will enjoy our activities and participation in our workdays.  

TREASURERS REPORT
James J. Belliveau read the Treasurer’s report noting that all bills were paid to date. The Treasurer’s report was accepted by the membership and recorded.

Jim also noted that membership dues have been slow coming in so please remember to send them in if you have not done so already.  Tickets for the “300” Club Drawing are also available for purchase and the drawing will be held immediately following the April 25^th derby.  Please contact Jim for tickets.

CORRESPONDENCE
The Club received a thank you letter from Ralf Chaffee in gratitude for his honorary membership, which is granted to members who reach their 80^th birthday. Their membership is free thereafter.

President Madonia received and read a thank you letter from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation for the additional donation that the Club made towards the Club’s scholarship fund this year.

A NOTE OF THANKS
Dick Burnap of the Friends of the NRA was introduced to thank the Club for our participation in last September’s Friends of NRA Banquet and Fundraiser. Those from the club who attended last year had an enjoyable evening.  He also announced that this year’s event will be held September 25, 2010 at the Four Points Sheraton in Leominster .  For more information or to purchase tickets you can call:  978-456-9944, 978-582-6548 or 508-419-5278. Tickets are $45.00 each.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

House & Grounds
No report.  If you feel there is a house and grounds issue that needs to be addressed, please bring it to the attention of  Phil Madonia II during Jerry’s absence for the next month.

Fish & Game
Chairman Leo Ross reported that the annual Ice Fishing Derby will be held February 21, 2010 from 7am to Noon.  All Bass must be kept alive and released after being checked in.  Prizes will be awarded for the largest bass, largest perch and largest pickerel.  Perch and pickerel can be kept.   Leo will begin taking registrations at the big pond at six am.  If you can help out on derby day, please contact Leo at 603-878-2405.  Ken Rehler will have breakfast prepared in the Clubhouse at 6:00PM.  Chili and coffee will be available at the pond during the day. Chairman Ken Rehler will have breakfast prepared in the Clubhouse at 6:00PM.  He asked that if persons going to Dunkin Donuts to save their take out trays and bring them to the next meeting and the Derby .

NEW BUSINESS

Club Elections
The Following Officers and Board of Directors were elected to office by the membership. They are as follows:  

Officers:
President:                  Philip A. Madonia III
Vice President:          Randy Nichols
Secretary:                 George F. LeBlanc
Treasurer:                 James J. Belliveau

Directors:                  Jerry E. Nichols
                                  Richard E. Lundberg
                                  Andrew W. Demont
                                  Philip A. Madonia, Jr.

Annual Banquet
President Madonia reminded everyone that the banquet will be held on Monday, March 1^st at Slattery’s Restaurant & Bar located in Fitchburg, MA.  The Social Hour will be from 6:00PM to 7:00PM.  Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.  Reservations are required no later than Monday, February 22. Please contact George LeBlanc (978-342-5928).

Junior Conservation Camp
Reminder: the Club will reserve two slots for the camp which is open to boys and girls ages 13 through 17.  The camp is usually conducted in August and we want to get the slots filled.  Members who have youths interested in attending as well as relatives of members are encouraged to apply.

  Please note that in order to participate in any hunting or shooting program at the Club, you must be a graduate of the Mass Hunter Safety Course, or have a valid F.I.D. Card issued at your locale town.  Contact the Mass Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Hunter Education for schedules and locations.  This must be done prior to attending as far ahead as possible on these classes fill up rapidly and space per class is limited.

RAFFLES ATTENDANCE
Geoff Weaver, Member #142, was not present.  The next month's drawing will be $878.  Randy Nichols won the 50/50 raffle (for the third month in a row!!!).

GOOD AND WELFARE
The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 pm.

NEXT MEETING
Our next meeting will be the Annual Banquet to be held at Slattery's in Fitchburg on Monday, March 1st at 6:00PM.  Hope to see you all there.   

Our next regular meeting will be April 5th at 7:30 pm.