Club News


THE MESSAGE - July 2004

Meetings held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday, Monthly at 8:00pm
New Membership interviews held on the 2nd Thursday, Monthly at 7:30pm
Trap shooting is every Sunday at 1:30.

Calendar of Events

  • Seafood Bake, August 7th, 2004
  • Club Clean Up, August 28, 2004
  • Chicken BBQ, September 12, 2004
  • Porketta Dinner, October 16, 2004
  • Adult Halloween Party, October 30, 2004
  • Kid's Halloween Party, October 31, 2004
  • Thanksgiving Dinner, November 25, 2004
  • Adult Christmas Party, December 11, 2004
  • Kid's Christmas Party, December 12, 2004

General Information

Cookbooks:

As mentioned in last month's Message, the club is going to produce our own Cook Book. We have formed a committee (looking for help too) to work on this project. What we need from you are your recipies for cooking game and fish that all you hunters and fishing people pass on to others explaining the way you prepare your exotic dishes. Recipies for regular types of food are also being accepted along with appetizers and desserts. So let's hear from all you ice fishing and hunting camp cooks.

Calendars:

We are also looking into making a ‘Woodville’ calendar. This calendar will have all our events listed along with meeting dates and times. Any photo donations for the calendar would be greatly appreciated. We will be sure to get the photo back to you.

Kid's Fishing Derby

This month, we had our annual "Kid's Fishing Derby" at Pratt's Pond on Fruit Street, and everyone had a good time. The weather was perfect, the trout were stocked and cooperating, and the grill was serving hot dogs and hamburgers! Every kid went home with a prize. Many thanks to Gary Truell and his clean up and work crews, to Joe Pratt for letting us use his pond, and to Jim Barry, of Barry's Bait Shop in Westborough for his generosity in helping us provide fishing prizes for all of the kids.

Overall
Biggest Bass: Sara Cavanaugh
Biggest Trout: Isabella Montouri
Biggest Frog: Brittney Remillard
Biggest Turtle: Betsy Orfao

6 and under
1st place: Sara Cavanaugh
2nd Place: Annika Kohort
3rd Place: Isabella Montouri

7 & 8 Year olds
1st place: Bret Martin
2nd place: Ryan Zumpano
3rd place: Jessica Marks

9 & 10 year olds
1st place: Shannon Marks
2nd place: Travis Cohen
3rd place: Jamie Hesston

11 thru 14 year olds
1st place: James Jackman
2nd place: Taylor Spaulding
3rd place: Ben Proctor

Trap Range News

This month, a tip of the hat goes to Greg Leal and Frannie Sowa, for their maintenance and repairs to the trap machine. After making the repairs and replacing some worn bushings, the speed calibration was checked and it was right within range. In addition, Frannie has painted and re-roofed the trap house, and installed reflectors on the gate to the ranges. Thanks Greg and Frannie!

Raffle

This month, Larry Jackson (Lj) had the winning ticket for the coveted surfcasting rod and reel.

Upcoming Raffle

  • 1st Prize: Connecticut Valley Arms, Firebolt 209 Ultra-mag, 50 caliber, Bolt action, In-line Black Powder Rifle
  • 2nd Prize: $75.00 Gift Certificate at Barry's Bait and Tackle
  • 3rd Prize: $25.00 Gift Certificate at Barry's Bait and Tackle

$6.00 per ticket or 2 for $10.00

Lj's Sporting Tip

Lj's sporting tip on leaders:

  • For surf-casting rods, add a 15 foot leader that is twice the strength of the line on the spool. For example, use a 30 lb leader with 15 lb test line. This will prevent the line from breaking while casting.
  • For bottom-fishing boat rods, add a 15 foot leader that is almost as strong as the line on the spool. For example, use a 30 lb leader with 40 lb test line. This will enable the leader to break when snagged on a rock, so that you don't lose 300 feet of line.

General Information

Congratulations to JoAnn Broderick who has taken over the position of Bar Manager. Karen Remillard will be taking on the responsibilities of the treasurer. Carl Hahn, our former treasurer will be moving to Georgia. We would like to thank Carl for his many years of being the treasurer, his dedication to the club and his continued support. He did an awesome job and will be missed immensely. We wish you all the best Carl.

Next Month:

Seafood Bake!

Tickets $30.00 until August 1st, $40.00 the last week! Get your tickets now before they go up!!

Remember...

  • If anyone knows of a member who is sick or hospitalized, please let us know. You can leave a message at 508-435-4148.
  • Don't forget Trap shooting on Sunday afternoons. We start around 1:30. Come on down and join in the fun. Quite a few people have joined in over the past couple of months.


Scholarship

The Woodville Rod & Gun Club of Hopkinton is offering a $500.00 scholarship to a student in the area who shows an interest in environmental education and is pursuing a degree in wildlife, habitat, fisheries or forestry management, environmental, wildlife or marine biology at an accredited college. Please check out the club's website for more information and an application form. www.woodvillerodandgun.com.

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Other notes...

Ongoing, we can order jackets, either spring or winter. If you are interested in looking at these items please keep in contact with the club (508-435-4148. We have orange and green hats on hand. Member's price for a hat is still $5.00. If anyone is interested in the green short sleeve shirts, we can get them for $17.00.

Please remember to check out our website at: www.woodvillerodandgun.com. If you would like to post anything to the website please send it to webmaster@woodvillerodandgun.com. If you have any questions, contact one of the members on the website committee Dennis Wadsworth "Webmaster", Lee Wright, Karen Remillard, Jeff Gemski and Cherryl Barrett (chairperson).

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Hall Rentals:

  • Member $75.00 plus $75.00 deposit
  • Non-Member $150.00 Hall, $50.00 bartender, plus $75.00 deposit

A deposit and contract are required to hold a date. Deposits are refunded at the end of the function once the hall has been cleaned.

Children’s party rentals can be on Wednesday's or Thursday's only.

Welcome New Members:

  • Jerrod Evans
  • Ted Kaliszewski
  • Walter Matulis Sr.

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