Thank you all!

As a result of all your efforts between sign sponsorships and pledges at our Nipmuc Rod and Gun St. Jude 3D Shoot which took place, June 11, 2006, we were able to raise:

$9,622.00!

Thank You!

 

Thanks, Mary Beth!

Thank you Mary Beth for coming out to our club and recognizing our organization's efforts to raise funds for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

For those who not present, Mary Beth, representative from St. Jude's Children Research Hospital awarded plaques to Gerry and Albert Lemire for their fund raising efforts. Albert Lemire raised over $2000.00. Congrats to the both of you!

Thanks, Ranger Jennifer Stowe & Emitt Francis!

We sincerely appreciate you taking the time for you to come to our club. We enjoyed the informative Search and Rescue demonstration. We would like very much at some time to welcome you back for all those who missed you!

Respectively yours,
Nancy J. Wentworth
Secretary
Nipmuc Rod & Gun Club

Tool Raffle

Tickets can be purchased at the bar. Prizes will be drawn at our August 15, Members Meeting. There is quite a variety of tools to choose from if you win!

Speaking of lookin' Out.....

We have a great variety of species of birds on our grounds here at Nipmuc Rod and Gun. I have been actively recording and reporting this information online to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The cumulative eBird database is used by birdwatchers, scientists, and conservationists who want to know more about the distributions and movement patterns of birds across the continent.

I have set up two feeding stations at the club. The stations serve as an observation area for the Jr. Duck Program which aides in teaching students how to identify birds from field manuals and to journal observations. In order to continue this program I need some participation in the program and financial assistance providing habitat and food.

Bill Davis, District Manager of The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife will be coming to our club July 30, at 2:00 P.M. to give a "Eagle Presentation". Bill Davis headed the program here in Massachusetts.

He will be giving a PowerPoint presentation that will give a historical overview of eagles and eagle restoration up into the present day. There will be no fee for the presentation though I would like to have a bake sale to generate funds for the conservation program here at Nipmuc. If you are interested in making a donation of baked goods please contact me at n.wentworth@verizon.net or call me at 508-478-1549.
You may also make donations at the club house.

Just a reminder, a sign up sheet is posted at the club house for students interested in participating in the 2007 Jr. Duck Program. The program will begin June 21. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or "blog it". I am sure other people are interesting in reading someone else's questions or remarks.

Nancy Wentworth

Lookin' Out....

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Our Natural Resources are Under Attack!

Some people boast that the economy is healthy due to the our current GOP administration. But after doing some research on the subject I found out the agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting industry has plummeted as indicated by these employment figures from the chart found below from the US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics found at http://www.bls.gov/data/home.htm. Not only that but the Farm and Ranch Land Presevervation in under attack by the Federal Government, please see http://www.slowfoodusa.org/change/03-17-06_take_action.html. These resources need to be protected for providing food to this nation!

We at Nipmuc Rod and Gun have also experienced a decline in activities, events, participation and membership. We can't allow ourselves to become lax in the pursuit of protecting what all of us members have in common, the love of nature. Whether it is fishing, archery, bird watching, shooting, hunting, hiking, whatever. Please help protect our natural resources now for the future!

Burrrrrrrrrr!

Look at me, I am skating!

This past winter I took some pictures of geese and ducks for students to draw for the Jr. Duck Program. It was almost as if this Chinese Goose knew what I was doing the way it was posing.
I have several good shots of this bird and it didn't even count as a prospect for the program....but I didn't tell it that though. It would have made an excellent candidate if it were.

Massachusetts Sportsmen's Counsel Banquet

State Representative, Ann Gobi and Worcester County League Vice President, Terry Hanson.

Massachusetts Sportsmen's Counsel celebrated their 77th year with their annual banquet, Saturday, April 8 at the Chester P. Tuttle Post #279, American Legion, in Auburn, MA. Terry Hanson, Worcester Country League of Sportsmen's Vice President, from Spencer Fish and Game was prestigiously awarded the Lillian Gribbons Award. This award is given in recognition of the tireless efforts of a sportswoman who has dedicated her time, quietly, and unnoticed for the benefit of all sportsmen of the Commonwealth. You go girl!

The Raymond L. Gribbons Award went to Clem Caryofilles, Sportsmen Senator - Senator, Stephen Brewer, Sportsman Representative - Representative, George Peterson, Sportsman of the year - Peter Marie, special awards were given to Jim Kennedy, Representative, Ann Gobi and Russ Williams.

Look for more pictures in the club events section........

Two Nations Pow-Wow-12th Annual Cliff Johnson Memorial- Frontier Games-9th Annual Native American Pow-wow

This years event will take place May 6 & 7. Frontier Games (fishing, traditional bow, black powder, sling shot, knife and hawk throwing) takes place Saturday May 6. Registration for Games will take place from 7:00 - 8:00 AM. Nipmuc Rod and Gun members form teams for this fun filled challenging event at the Century Sportman club, Rochdale Street, Auburn, MA 01501. For more information please see www.centurysportsmansclub.com or contact Gerry Lemire at fritterman48@Hotmail.com.

The weekend is a fun filled weekend and has something for the whole family........

Jr. Conservation Camp

This years Junior Conservation Camp is to be held from August 6 - August 18 and is for anyone from age 13-17.

If any one is interested please write a letter to the Worcester County League on why you would to go and win a sponsorship to one of the 2 camp slots that are reserved. These letters are due by April 21. Please send your letter to: Worcester County League of Sportsmen, PO Box 766, West Boylston, MA 01583.

For more information on the camp go to the website www.juniorconservationcamp.org

If you have any questions please contact Nancy Wentworth at newsletter@nipmucrodandgun.com . Good luck!

Jessica mastering the art of drawing birds.

Jessica has been participating in the Jr. Duck Program which began in January. This is the first time we have offered this program at Nipmuc Rod & Gun. It is also the first time I have instructed the program and I have enjoyed it very much. The only brave student who participated in this initial program is Jessica. I am in no way disappointed. Jessica's progress has inspired me to continue with the program in the future.

I have learned through this intial experience how much this program has to offer students. I will be starting up the next session in June. We will meet twice a month...until March 15. If students are interested please contact me at n.wentworth@verizon.net or call me at 508-478-1549. There will also be a sign up sheet at the clubhouse.