Fitchburg Sportsmen's Club, Inc
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The following newsletter is a copy, without change or editing except as noted, of the actual newsletter that you receive in the mail, or as email, each month.
April 14th, 2008
Dear Fellow Sportsmen,
Our monthly meeting was held on Monday, April 7 at 7:30PM. President Philip A. Madonia III opened the meeting with a moment of silence for deceased members of the armed forces, followed by the pledge of allegiance.
A special discussion was held regarding the pros and cons of establishing a conservation restriction (CR) for the FSC property to protect our land from future commercial development in perpetuity. The discussion ended with a motion to allow the club to negotiate with the state to protect 800+ acres from any future development within a CR. The motion recorded is for the FSC to put 800+ acres into a conservation restriction, while allowing the FSC to use and maintain the property the way that it has always done so in perpetuity – subject to the approval of the Officers and Directors. A vote was held with 55 members in favor of the motion with 1 opposed. The wording of the CR will be approved by the Officers and Directors and presented to the membership. According to our by laws, approval will be required from the membership for a total of 3 successive meetings in order for us to proceed. Your support has been duly noted and appreciated by the Officers and Directors of the Club. Thank you!
The regular business meeting commenced with Treasurer Jim Belliveau reporting that all bills received has been paid.
Dues: Just a reminder: Be sure to send in your 2008 dues before May to avoid paying initiation fees again.
New Members: Welcome to Rodney J. Bilodeau, Lance S. Nichols, Eino M. Kauppi, Mitchel A. Caruso, Paul H. Lundin and Seth Jamison. We hope you will participate in our workdays and activities.
House and Grounds: Philip A. Madonia Jr. Reported that a workday will be held on April 20.
Fish & Game: Leo Ross reported that the members Fishing Derby will be held on April 27, from 8AM to 2PM. The limit will be 3 fish with one registration. The kitchen will serve breakfast, along with burgers at noon. The “300" drawing will be held immediately following the derby.
Kids Fishing Derby May 18th: We need your help if we are to have a Chicken BBQ this year. Please contact Andy Demont to volunteer your services. There will also be hamburgers and hotdogs served.
Trap: Esther Erickson reported that trap will begin on Tuesdays at 6PM- The public is invited.
Attendance Drawing: #465 Francis McNally was not present. The prize will be $397 at the next meeting.
50/50 raffle: George Leblanc won, and donated it to the range fund.
Workday drawing: 1st, Richard Lampula, 2nd, Philip A. Madonia, Jr, (donated to fish fund) 3rd, Jerry Nichols, 4th, Philip A. Madonia III, (donated to rifle range).
Our next meeting will be held on May 5 at 7:30PM. Hope to see you there.
Calendar of Events:
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Trap shooting every Tuesday at 6PM, weather permitting.
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April 27: Members Fishing Derby
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May 5: Meeting: 7:30PM
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May 12: Board of Directors Meeting 7:00PM
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May 18: Kids Fishing Derby
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June 2: Members Meeting 7:30 PM with G.O.A.L Exec. Director Jim Wallace and Brian Knuuttila, General Counsel to Worcester County Sheriff’s Dept. are scheduled to speak.
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June 8: Workday
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June 9: Director’s Meeting
Reminder, don’t forget your Dues!
Yours in Sportsmanship,
George F. LeBlanc, Secretary