PCCA Newsletter October 2009

Meeting Notice

Thursday, October 1st Supper – Roast Pork and the fixings - 6 PM , Meeting – 7 PM Come enjoy a good meal, fellowship and participate in your association. Speaker - Dale Robertson, from Prentiss & Carlisle, will speak about how our Stetson woodlands will be managed over the next few years. Everyone is encouraged to come and learn about plans for the Stetson land.

President’s Message – AlFaust

This fall is starting off on a bright note. The weather has improved, the first frost held off, and the Gun Show was a success. Many thanks to all the members who helped. Due to many other activities going on in the Bangor area, we were a little short on Saturday. All needs were covered, but folks had longer shifts than we would have liked. The good news is we had several new members step up. Attendance was up and the vendors were happy with their buying. I actually found some 45 Long Colt ammo. We saw some unusual guns come through the doors. The club has a lot going on in October, Hunter breakfast and clay target shoot in Stetson, Hunter Safety weekend in Brewer and a member only pistol class in Brewer. Hunter Safety and the breakfast will be good opportunities to get youth involved. Come on out! Al

What’s Happening?

September was a busy month for the kitchen crew and catering personnel. There were many activities both in the club building and some where services were provided at other locations. If you are able and interested in helping, please contact Nancy Hatch. She coordinates this effort. A big Thank You to everyone who worked last month!
The 32nd Annual Gun Show, lead by Charlie Rumsey, was held September 12th and 13th. The weather was beautiful and many people enjoyed the event. Thank you to Charlie and all the members who assisted and helped staff this event. Large productions and shows would not be possible without the participation of the membership.
Up Coming Events

October 3rd – Annual Stetson Camp Breakfast and Skeet Shoot – Breakfast between 7:30A & 8A, Skeet Shoot begins around 9:30 or 10A FMI contact Dean Smith

October 10th and 11th the Annual Hunter Safety Class will be held at PCCA. FMI contact Tony Richards.

October 12th and 13th - At this year’s Gun Show, several members expressed a desire for handgun training. To that purpose, Charlie Rumsey has agreed to conduct the NRA’s Basics of Pistol Shooting class for PCCA members. The course will cover safety; handgun selection and maintenance; marksmanship techniques and more. There will be a 50 round course of fire with calibers limited to .22 on our indoor range. This will be a complete course with books, guns and ammo furnished. A nationally recognized course completion certificate will be issued for successful completion of the curriculum. This is the same course offered locally for a fee of $85.00. The fee for DUES PAID PCCA members will be $25.00. Dates will be 12, 13 and 14 October. Classroom portions will be on the 12th and 13th from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Range firing will be on the 14th with various relay times – First relay 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM; second relay from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM; third relay 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM. Final written exam for all students will be at 8:30 PM. Call Charlie at 941-8575 to pre-register. (No walk-ins!)

General Information and News

Changes in the newsletter – In the next few months, the newsletter will begin to change a bit. Feedback on the newsletter may be given the board and contributions of ideas appreciated too. What would make the newsletter better for you? Lois-Ann Holmes will be editing the newsletter – you may contact her by email at ralphh@maine.edu or by phone 825-3688

Stetson Camp - The Board would like to remind Club Members the Stetson Camp is open for all club members to use. No member has rights for exclusive use at anytime. When using the camp, members should be prepared to welcome the company of other members.

Tom Hennessey Print Raffle – Last Chance for tickets! Tom Hennessey generously donated one of his signed prints for us to Raffle as a fund raiser for the Family Fun Day. The print has been framed and would be a lovely addition to anyone’s home. The drawing will be held at our October meeting. Three tickets have been enclosed with your newsletter. Won’t you please sell these tickets for the drawing? $5/each or 3 for $10.00 - due at the club meeting. Thank you for any effort you may make towards this cause. Also, a sincere Thanks to Tom for this beautiful donation!

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will no longer be mailing the permits or transportation tags. FMI – go to their web site for the lottery - http://deer.informe.org/
MDIF&W is also on Facebook. If you use the computer and Facebook, you might want to add them to your friends and association list.

Did you know there are several nice videos available on line at the MDIF&W web site? Here is the link: http://www.maine.gov/ifw/video/hunting_fishing.htm The most recent video is “Maine – A World Class Fishery”. There are also videos on Moose Hunting and Turkey Hunting. Nicely done.

If you don’t have a computer at home but would like to see these videos or the information on the MDIF&W web site, consider a visit to your local library. The librarian would be happy to assist you. Just take the newsletter along with the web site information.

The Becoming an Outdoors Woman in Maine, 3 day 2009 workshop will be over for by the time this newsletter is out. This is a program where women learn together about hunting, fishing and out-door skills in a non-competitive environment. To learn more go to the link on the Maine Department of Inland Fish & Wildlife website.
PCCA Board 2009-2010 – Enclosed with this newsletter is a listing of the Board of Directors and Committee Members along with contact information.

“Conservation means the wise use of the earth and its resources for the lasting good of men” ~ Gifford Pinchot