WENATCHEE SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION

                                                                                                                                                                       Donated Game Meat Contacts

Ron Bruno – President                                         Visit Our Website at:     www.ncwoutdoors.com                  George Komro  884-5359

Mike Sprague   - Vice President                                                                                                                                  Ron Bruno 884-9369

Randy Hein – Treasurer                                     THIS IS YOUR GAME FEED NEWSLETTER                      Neil Fulwiler 663-9076

Bill Stegeman - Secretary                                                                                                                 

                                        

Game Feed:  February 21, 2009               Apple Annie’s In Cashmere 5:00 pm doors open, dinner at 6:00 pm .

 

General Meeting:  There will not be a general meeting on February 17th as the Saturday game feed will take its place.

Lifetime Membership Error:  An error last month regarding club jacket – it should have read any person signing up for a lifetime membership for the $500.00 fee, their will be a jacket with this price.  Also 5 new  members must sign up before a raffle drawing is provided.

Game Feed Tickets:  Again, be reminded that the game feed tickets can be transfered.  However, THE PERSON RECEIVING A TRANSFERABLE TICKET MUST ALSO PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP AS WELL.  This will still keep everything legal.  Any further questions regarding tickets, contact Ron Bruno at 884-9369 or 679-2359.

Menu For Game Feed:  Between Ron Bruno and Dave Toal with Ravenous Catering, they have come up with an outstanding wild game feed menu.  Roast duck breast, grilled sheep skewers, bear and venison meat balls, cheddar russet potato casserole, French venison daube, wild boar ragu, roasted baby green beans, slow roasted elk roast, as well as appetizers such as: smoked wild salmon, sliced cougar ham, wild game sausage, chevre cheese /sundried tomato spread and April Taylor’s wild pheasant egg roll. 

New Gambling Laws:  Another reminder, according to the Gambling Commission Laws, any ticket that has been altered such as bent, folded or otherwise mutilated in any way can not be accepted if drawn and must be thrown away.

Workers:  Another reminder, all game feed worker’s must be a current member prior to the game feed beginning.

Reminders About The Game Feed:   Lots of volunteer help is needed with the game feed so contact Gene Robard at 662-6277 if you can help.

Date:  February 21, 2009, with doors opening at 5:00 pm and dinner served at 6:00 pm. 

Directions to Apple Annie’s:  It is located on the right at the first stop light as you come into Cashmere from the east.  The “Conservatory” is located on the east end of the building.  You can drive through the parking lot around to the back by staying to the left side of the building, or you can take Eel Road around to the back.    

Alcohol Concerns: Due to the concerns of alcohol consumption and driving, a decision was to contract out the alcohol sales.  Thus the club will have a “No Host Bar”.  The club looked into carrying insurance, but the cost was prohibitive for a one-time use.  We are sorry for making the change, but feel we couldn’t financially handle any lawsuits.

Upcoming Events:  There will be a “Youth Archery Competition” at Clovis Point Middle School in East Wenatchee on April 12, 2009.  Your help is needed.  There will be more coming in the March newsletter.

   National Wild Turkey Federation will have their banquet at Apple Annie’s Conservatory March 28th.  Doors open at 5:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm.  Ticket sales are at One Shot and Hooked on Toys.

Salmon/Steelhead Stamp:  The WDFW is proposing a means to raise additional funds for the “Upper Columbia River Recreational Salmon and Steelhead Pilot Stamp Program”.  This fund will fund the un-funded portion of the “Federal Endangered Species Act”.  The stamp fee will maintain and / or enhance selected salmon and steelhead fisheries in the Upper Columbia River and its tributaries.  Those affected would be anyone 15 years old and older.  The cost per salmon / steelhead stamp is $15.00.  Our local contact person is Dave Graybill, email: fishboy@nwi.net.  The only I.D. information is “bill reg.#:5-0780.l/.09”. 

Youth Camp:  As we become aware of our states financial affairs, we also become aware of cuts being proposed in Olympia.  One of those cuts would be funding to the Youth Camp where we have sent several young boys and girls.  That camp is Moran Outdoor School on Orcas Island.  The school is part of the State Parks Department.  Moran State Park isn’t on the chopping block but the school is.  While things aren’t final, we need to contact our local representatives.  Ask them to continue funding the school.  Contact Senator Linda Evan Parlette at: parlette.Linda@leg.wa.gov.,  Representative Cary Condotta at: condotta.cary@leg.wa.gov.,  Representative Mike Armstrong at:  armstrong.mike@leg.wa.gov.  

March Program:  The March program will be Kevin Powers, from 4-H Eco-stewardship, with a program on connecting kids to nature.

Upcoming Program:  There has been lots of concerns about tribal hunting in the Colockum Wildlife Area and else where, usually around our elk hunting season.  Plans are that the meeting will be opened to the public.  More in next newsletter.

Time and Hours:  Ron Poppe again reminds us to track and record our hours and miles, including related meetings.  Get them to Ron at 662-3957.

If you can’t make the game feed, remember to get your 2009 membership dues paid as soon as possible.  This will keep you on the newsletter mailing list.

 

                                 Ron Bruno – President                          Bill Stegeman - Secretary