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Jr Duck Stamp Program

A sign up sheet has been posted at the club for classes for the Jr. Duck Stamp Program. Classes will begin on Wednesday, January 11, at 6:00 until 8:00 PM. This program is for grades kindergarten through 12 grade.

Students bring a unlined notebook, pencils and pens.

Parents of students can also sign their children up for the program by contacting me at 508-478-1549 or email: n.wentworth@verizon.net .

For more information about the program please visit http://www.fws.gov/duckstamps

Respectively yours,

Nancy J. Wentworth

Tailgate Party

Sunday, November 13, 2005

Tailgate Buffet 11:00 AM

WIDE SCREEN TV...........................RAFFLES

Tickets $10.00 at the clubhouse----------On Sale NOW!

Annual Halloween Party

Saturday, October 22, 2005

5:00 PM-11:00 PM

Please bring your friends and family!

Please bring any appetizer, main dish, or dessert to share with your fellow ghouls!

Also please donate one bag of candy

There will be screeming contests, costume prizes, and a spooky trail!

Enter the pumkin carving contest!

(Please bring your pumpkin pre-carved)

Cash Bar will be available

Flea Market

Flee Market

Satuday, October 15, 2005

8:00AM - 2:00 PM

Come and rent a table and donate some items to sell for the Club

$20.00 without table

$15.00 with your old table

Please call 508-478-9778 for reservations

Worcester County League Of Sportsmen Club's

The Worcester County League (WCL) had their first meeting of the year Friday, September 16. Gerry Lemire and I are delegates from Nipmuc Rod and Gun Club. The League had their annual elections. Gerry and I were nominated and elected to serve as directors on the board.

For those that don't know, delegates represent each club in the Worcester County. We meet at different clubs each month to discuss issues impacting sportsmen which includes legislation, public relations, conservation and education. Delegates are responsible to report pertinent issues effecting sportsmen to their clubs and visa versa.

The league produces a monthy publication that you can pick up at the clubhouse. The next meeting is on October 21, 2005, 8:00 PM at Brookfield Rod and Gun. If anyone is interested in being an alternate delegate from Nipmuc, please contact Gerry Lemire at fritterman48@Hotmail.com .

Woodsmen Competition

Troop 1 Hopedale

Nipmuc Rod and Gun Club coordinated a Woodsman Competition Weekend with Troop 1 Hopedale last weekend. The program incorporated fishing, rifle shooting, archery and knife throwing with the guidance and assistance from Gerry Lemire, Bruce Tiedemann and Dan Sullivan.

The boys camped on the grounds Friday and Saturday night. Saturday was a day full of fun filled competition. After a hearty supper, the boys were awarded trophy's and ribbons at the club house. The trophy's were provided and awarded by Gerry Lemire. Nipmuc is looking forward having more of these type of events in the future. It was an event that enjoyed by all.

Club Renovation

Renovation of the porch.

Thanks to Bill DelloRusso, we have brand new railings! : )

Gary Fadden provided paint supplies and led the paint crew, Bruce Tiedemann, Jonathan Tiedemann, Joe Kedski, John Powers, Josh Alger and myself. We got a great deal of painting done but there is still a great deal more to do.

Jack Hoberg & Jayme Armstrong surprised the workers by bringing them a hearty stew for lunch. : )

If any member could spare some time to help paint the clubhouse please contact me at n.wentworth@verizon.net . Please inform me when you are available. We need to schedule some more dates to complete the work.

Clubhouse Renovation

On Saturday, September 24, starting at 8:00 AM we will be painting the trim and foundation of our clubhouse. We are currently seeking to coordinate volunteer members to assist in this project. If you can possibly spare even a couple of hours to paint please contact me at n.wentworth@verizon.net or call me at 508-478-1549. Of course, the more volunteers we have, the easier this project will be for all.

Also on that day, one of our members, who is a carpenter will be replacing our porch railings.

I look forward hearing from you, thanks!

Nancy J. Wentworth

Secretary

Clambake Success!!

Congrats for another successful Clam Bake thanks to Mike Moroney, Danica Gibson, Jayme Armstrong, Jack Hoberg, Norman khoury, Charlie Petry, Harold Dickinson, Dan Sullivan and Gerry Lemire.

The five pound lobster raffles were won by Margo Bick and Jimmy Huang. Carolyn Topping won a free ticket for next years Clam Bake, and John Powers took home the 50/50! Congrats!

We would like to thank all those who attended and look forward seeing you next year! You are more than welcome to leave your critics! : )

Clambake "05"

Our annual Clambake will be on August 20, at 2:00 P.M.. Our Clambake Master, Mike Moroney is known locally for his seafood expertise. So if you enjoy seafood, and have never been to one of our Clambake's.............don't miss this event! I need not convince anyone who has been to our past clambakes, (see our event photo's). Some of those who have attended this event in the past, plan their summer vacation around it. Mike has posted his menu.....which I am sure will be to everyone's delight. (see Clambake flyer on home page)

You may purchase tickets at the bar at the clubhouse or send a check to: Nipmuc Rod & Gun Club, PO Box 171, Hopedale, MA 01747 before August 2. You may contact Danica Gibson at: autumneve62@hotmail.com to answer any questions, comments, or concerns regarding ticket sales.

"Bon Appetite"!

Tagged Animals

We had a participant that found an interesting road kill on his way to our St. Jude's 3D Shoot. When he came in to register he told us about a bear that he and his friends picked up and put in the back of his truck. It had been found on 495 in Hopkinton. I went out to see it. I was surprised how huge it was. He asked me for Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) phone number to report it since it had a tagged ear.

At our last Worcester County League of Sportmen's Clubs meeting, I asked Bill Davis, Central Wildlife District Manager, about the bear. He told me that the division didn't get it on timely basis. When they recieve a road kill they do an autopsy on the animal for research. Because the bear was not brought in on a timely basis, nothing could be selvaged from it and it was extremely difficult for them to do the autospy. When I learned that, my heart broke. It was truly a beautiful animal and it was such a waste.

It was a very hard lesson learned for me and felt that I needed to share it with everyone. I will never make the same mistake again. When the person asked me for the number I should have had the number and made the call right then and there for them to come and pick up the animal. If indeed anyone finds a tagged animal please call the Division of Fisheries of Wildlife as soon as possible! The number is 1-800-632-8075. I now have that programed into my cell phone.

I also learned that if indeed a tagged animal is found, it is the property of Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. It is up to them whether they allow any remains to the founder. So, the sooner you report it the better.

By the way, for those who had a chance to see the bear, it was originally handled three winters ago at a den in western Massachusetts by the DFW. So it had traveled quite a distance.

While I am on the subject of the WCL, I wanted to report that Dave Papale from Auburn Sportmen's Club and former president of WCL won the $15,000.00 raffle. Lucky him!

Nominees were chosen and Gerry and I were re-nominated as board of directors. Elections will be held in September when we reconvene after the summer break.

In Fond Memory.....

Emmit Francis, Ranger Jennifer Stowe & Gerry Lemire

Last night at our Worcester County League meeting at the North Worcester Fox and Coon Club, we were given a demonstration by Ranger Jennifer Stowe of the ability's of a trained search and rescue dog that was sponsored by the Worcester County League Of Sportsmen.

It was quite coincidental how this came about. Sandra Smith gave a fundraising event to raise money in honor of her Godfather, Francis Walleston who was a member of Nipmuc Rod and Gun Club. She gave the check to Gerry to bring to his favorite organization (WCL) in his honor. That same night at our meeting we received a letter of a dire need of funds for a search and rescue dog.The check happened to be the exact amount they had requested. A motion was made and passed that the check would be used to sponsor a search and rescue dog. The dog was named in Fran's honor. It was a sheer pleasure meeting him.

Last weekend, Fran was also honored by a donation that was made to sponsor a target sign in his name for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Ranger Jennifer Stowe will be coming to Nipmuc to give a demonstration at our Members Meeting.............please stay posted.

Baystate St. Jude's Archery Shoot

Our total collected for St. Jude was $12, 742.00. Nipmuc Rod and Gun club would like to extend a special thank you to all of you who sponsored targets and pledges for St Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The day of our event was extremely hot. Nipmuc would like to thank all those brave shooters who came regardless of the weather. We sincerely appreciate your coming to our special event ! We hope you enjoyed shooting the course. We look forward having you back again!

Inside the clubhouse we had Ed Lucier who served a hearty breakfast, and lunch, thanks Ed! Dan Sullivan took care of the registration and made our guests feel right at home, thanks Danny! Thank's to all those members who baked a goody, we had a successful Bake Sale coordinated by Mary Tiedemann, thank's Mary! Raffle tickets were sold by Louis Calabrese, thank's Louis! Speaking of raffles, we would like to thank Reedy's and All Things Hunting, and all of those who donated a raffle item to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since Gerry Lemire collected so many pledges, he spent the day on the course along with his brother Al. Al supported his brother by attaining target sponsorships and pledges. Thank's, Gerry and AL!

We had a special guest who traveled quite a distance to be at our charity event. We would like to thank Jim Jacobs from the Miami Dolphins, who came with his brother to sign t-shirts.

We would like to thank Dan Sullivan, Kyle Sullivan, Gerry Lemire, Bruce Tiedemann, and all those who helped with creating the course at their work parties. Thank's to all of you who took out and brought in the targets.

Regardless of the heat.........it turned out to be a great day!

Worcester County League Banquet

Last night, the Worcester County League of Sportsmen had their annual banquet. It was located at the Spencer Country Inn. The place is beautifully landscaped......and just about everything is in bloom. The warm air outside was delightfully scented with the sweet smell of flowers. The inside of the place is just as elegant as the outside. The food was fantastic. I think it was the best one inch thick prime rib I have ever had.

After a great meal we were entertained by our guest speaker, Ernie Foster. He gave us some good news...... more money has been budgeted for up coming year for the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, and it looks positive that it is going to be approved. He also talked about the possibility about the bear season being extended . He gave a heart felt speech about his love and dedication towards hunting and thanked his wife for her life long support. He ended his speech with a special surprise, he gave each woman at the banquet a dozen long stem roses. Needless to say.........I enjoyed the pleasant surprise!

Then there was the presentation of awards. They were presented with pride! The awards went out to..........Legistlator Award-Anne Gobi. Just want to make a short note here, Anne is working to get a moose hunting season for the sportsmen's. Sportsman's Award-Steve Howell, Words of Wisdom Award-John O'leary, Youth Mentor Award-Terry Bass and Jaye Fitzgerald and Farmer/Land Owner Award-Jim Talby.

Noel Hare, was this years Worcester County League Of Sportsmen's Clubs, Sportsmen's Hall of Fame recipient which was received by Mel Crouse who was Mel's best friend, needless to say, the award was recieved with honor.

If you missed this year's spendid evening, please plan on attending next year.............it is an event I am sure you will enjoy.

10 days........Till Showtime!

We have reached $8,191.00 for St Jude Children's Research Hospital with only 10 days left to go! We are less than half way at meeting our goal. I have faith in all you sportsmen and woman that come to visit us at our web site. We welcome you to come and join us at our event. I also have faith that our members will continue to make an earnest effort to reach our goal!

If you have target sign sponsorships please send them to Danny so that target signs can be made and ready for the day of the shoot. All other pledges and donations can be submitted up until the day of our event on June 12.

Thank you for all of your continued efforts! I am sure knowing you can help change the life of a child will make all your efforts worth while!

Good Luck Nipmuc!

St Jude's 3-D Shoot Update

Our total collected as of yesterday is $5881.00.

If you are a family club member, consider sharing the expense of sponsoring a target sign with members of your family, Aunts, Uncles, brothers, sisters. We need your support!

How Can We Meet Our Goal?

Well......it is going a little slow, we are up to $3,500 towards our goal of at least $20,000 for our upcoming St Jude Children's Research Hospital Charity 3-D Shoot. Our Archery Committee Chairman and Vice President, Dan Sullivan, needs your support. If 100 members in our club could get $250 in pledges, we could meet our goal. We can do this! Please download a pledge sheet for our president or for yourself if you are an archer, or our target sponsor sheet. Go out there and give it your best shot! One hundred members is only about a third of our membership! This is more than possible to achieve with some Nipmuc Rod & Gun Club spirit!

One month to go from today!

Bake Sale

There will be a Bake Sale at the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Charity 3-D Shoot on June 12. Volunteers are needed to make bake goods. If you are interested in donating goodies please contact Mary Tiedemann at 508-473-2336 or email mary_tiedemann@hotmail.com . You may also leave her a message here on this board.

Decathlon Sports Megastore

Nipmuc Rod and Gun is a special member of Decathlon Sports Megastore in Bellingham. Nipmuc members can recieve a 5 % discount on all purchases, excluding clearance items. All club members purchases earn the club special bonus coupons. To recieve your application and discount cards please contact Gerry Lemire at 508-450-8518 or email fritterman48@Hotmail.com . They will also be available at our Members Meeting. Members, check out the hunting and fishing department!

Visit Decathlon Sports Megastore at www.decathlon-usa.com .

Discounted hunts for 2005 Maine bear hunt

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to pass the word that we have opened up four slots for the week of September 18-24. These are fully guided, lodging on the lake, all meals, bear recovery and care, cutting and wrapping of the meat, all included.

First four to book these slots will get a discount plus their hunting licenses and permits paid for. If you can put together a group of four you will get an even larger dicount. Check out the website and get in touch with me for more information. Take care,

Eastern Ridge Adventures -our website address

Josh Rhodes
Eastern Ridge Adventures
Maine Black Bear Hunts

Board of Directors Positions Open

Due to unforseen circumstances our club is in need of four members to come forward to fill directors positions. A sign up sheet for these positions is posted at the club house. Board of Directors meet the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM.

If you should have questions please contact Gerry Lemire at 508-450-8518 or email fritterman48@Hotmail.com

Thanks for your support!

Nipmuc Rod and Gun Sign

Last night at our monthly members meeting a discussion was had about putting up a sign out in front of our clubhouse so that current events could be viewed by passing traffic. We need to submit a proposal to the town of Upton for approval. It was decided that a committee would be formed to work on this specific project to see it through. If anyone would like to submit any ideas we would like to hear from you!

Chronic Wasting Disease in a captive white-tailed deer

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has identified the presence of Chronic Wasting Disease in a captive white-tailed deer in Oneida County. The test confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Lab in Oneida County. All animals in the captive herd will be tested. Samples from 3457 wild white-tailed deer have tested negative for CWD including 40 from the county where positive deer was found. New York has 433 deer farms raising 9600 deer and elk. There are and estimated 1 million white-tailed deer in the wild in New York. Deer hunters are reminded to check laws and regulations in all states where they hunt for the latest on CWD and any changes on transport of deer carcasses, venison, heads and capes.

For more information see www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw or nationally at www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahps/cwd . The CWD alliance has developed a web site http://www.cwd-info.org .

Worcester county League of Sportsmen's Clubs $15,000.00 Raffle

The Worcester County, "Fund to Defend Your Rights as a Sportsmen" Committee is running a BIG $$ raffle and your help is needed. The proceeds from this raffle will be used to build up a fund to fight anti sportsmen issues.

Worcester county League of Sportsmen's Clubs $15,000.00 Raffle drawing June 18 at 7:30 at the League meeting at No. Worc. Fox and Coon

1st-$10,000

2nd-1,500

3rd-$1,000

4th-$500

5th-$400

$100.00 Donation

If interested please call Gerry Lemire or email fritterman48@Hotmail.com

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