September 21, 2007
Interlaken Sportsmen’s Club
September 18, 2007
General Membership Meeting
19 Members representing the following clubs:
Present clubs: Buckskin Bowmen, Canoga Springs,
Finger Lakes Conservation, Interlaken, Kuneytown, MacDougall, Rumseyville, South Seneca, Waterloo R&P, Waterloo Sportsmen.
Thanks to Interlaken Ladies for making Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread and Dessert.
President John Sipos called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Pledge allegiance to the flag opened the meeting.
Secretary’s Report:
Minutes reviewed. Motion made to accept. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
Treasurer John Andrews gave a detailed report on accounts. Motion made to accept. Motion carried.
Correspondences:
DEC Camp:
Canoga Springs Rod & Gun Club turned in a certificate from student attending DEC Camp. Motion made to reimburse club ½ of price. All in favor. Motion carried.
Discussion: Students used to write a letter to the federation stating what they did, their club and what they learned.
Agreed that certificate and or letter be given to the federation upon completion of camp stay.
Rumseyville Sportsmen’s Club is having a 60th Anniversary Party for their club and is asking for a donation of an advertisement for their banquet book. Motion made to take out advertisement. All in favor, Motion carried.
Finger Lakes National Forest:
We received a thank you letter from them for supporting their Annual Fishing Day with a donation and fishing poles at Potomac Ponds, from Kari Lusk – Acting Support Services Specialist.
Wildlife Advisory Board Letter sent to the Seneca County IDA in favor of the Federation having two (2) members to sit on the Wildlife Advisory Board for the former Seneca Army Depot Activity. These members will be Ed Mitchell, Tom Mitchell Jr.; alternates will be Tom Grasek and Barb Wells.
Committee Reports:
None
Old Business:
None
New York State Conservation Council Convention
Gary Chave, Barb and Butch Wells attended the Annual NYS Conservation Council Convention on Sept. 14th, 15th and 16th.
Gary remains 2nd Vice President and I have become Secretary to the Council. A lot of work, but it
help me to understand the workings of our Federation, Legislation and workings of Albany better.
Guest speakers were Commissioner ‘Pete’ Grannis, who spoke about the Conservation deficit and how he does not want to burden the sportsmen of New York with higher fees. He introduced the new Director of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources – Patricia Riexinger who has over 30 years experience with the department itself and hunting experience as well. She grew up in Rochester and attended Cornell and has been involved with wildlife since she was a young teenager. He also introduced the new Director of Law Enforcement – Peter Fanelli and his assistant – Walt Heinrich. Between the both of them they have over 50 years experience.
For further information you can read your clubs Grass Roots News. It has all the highlights and loads of information.
Resolutions were discussed and voted upon.
Resolutions:
In favor Opposed Abstained
07-01 Back Tags 33 8 3
07-02 Antler Restrictions Tabled for this year
07-03 Muzzleloading 15 23 5
07-04 Big Game Season Dates 10 26 3
07-05 Youth Hunting 26 15 3
07-06 Youth Mentoring 40 3 1
07-07 Mandatory Reporting 6 32 4
07-08 Carcass Tags 5 37 2
07-09 Pheasant Season 17 21 6
07-10 Ballast Water Discharge 43 0 1
07-11 Bait Fish 13 17 12
07-12 Firearms 43 1 0
07-13 Snowmobile Fees 27 12 5
Conservation Council is being restructured to be more effective. Need to reach more sportsmen in the state. Legislative Team is also being restructured to be more effective in Albany.
Grass Roots News:
More club news is wanted. Any thing to do with Conservation Activities, Fall Shoot, Memorial Shoots, etc. To send your club news in
Commissioner Grannis spoke at the Convention and is planning on taking his Hunter Safety Class this weekend. He introduced the new department head of Fish & Wildlife, Patricia Riexinger. She has been around Fish and Wildlife since she was in high school. She has been working with DEC for 31 years and hopes to bring her experience and knowledge to good use.
Club insurance is on everyone’s mind these days. NYS Conservation Council is working with an insurance company that covers all kind of clubs. Gary Chave will get information and pamphlets for members to take back to their clubs.
Bear sighting are becoming more frequent all over the state. Remember to use caution out there as hunting season approaches.
DEC Law Enforcement has a new face. Division Director is Peter Fanelli and Assistant Director is Walt Heinrich. Between the two of them, they have over 50 years experience. Captain Tim Duffy, who we have met several times at our banquet, was promoted to Major and is supervising the Southern District.
Seventeen new trainees graduated from the academy. Another class is hoping to be starting in 2008 as more will be needed as many will be retiring in the next year.
For a full DEC report to the NYSCC you can log on to: www.dec.ny.gov/about/37709.html
New Business:
We have in the past talked about starting to send out newsletters by Internet. This will save the Federation money in the long run – postage, letter, envelopes, postcards, etc. This will not go into effect until after the 1st of the year. Paper will be passed around at every meeting to start to collect e-mail addresses.
If any clubs have any news they would like to put into the newsletter and can not make it to a meeting, just e-mail it to me at:
Kuneytown Sportsmen’s:
DeLoss Stuck reports that their Rifle Range has been completed for 300 Yards.
1st Annual Bow Shoot will be September 28th.
Waterloo Rifle & Pistol:
Women on Target, 3 weekend shoot were
Sporter Rifle - Tuesday and Friday
Tom Grasek reports that he is the official Northeast Buck Club Measurer. Congratulations.
South Seneca:
October 14th 9am – 3pm Youth Pheasant Hunt 12 – 15 yrs old, contact Bob Jennings – 607-532-4940 or Steve Rondo – 315-585-9837. Hunting at the Willard Preserve. Looking for Dogs and Handlers. Ammunition will be supplied. Open to the public. Hunting licenses checked, Food will be served.
Kenny Poorman is selling Duck Unlimited Calendars for December and January follows the daily Lottery numbers.
Interlaken:
Archery 3 D Shoot Wednesday 5:30pm
Between the Lakes Friends of NRA:
Banquet has been set for October 25th at the Trumansburg American Legion. Prime Rib Dinner, Live Auction with Louis Moore Jr., Gun Raffles, Bucket Raffles Drawing. If you would like to information you can call Barb at 315-585-66127 or Debi Lincoln at 607-582-7129. It is still held in Seneca County and it is for a good cause. This is how clubs get Grants for Shooting Ranges, Hunter Education and more.
Motion made to adjourn. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Wells
Secretary
Seneca County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Inc.
Next meeting: Rumseyville Sportsmen’s Club. October 16th.
Come early and eat at 6:30pm.
Directions: From the South take 414 North into Seneca Falls, over the bridge and turn Left on to 5 & 20 West. Go to the 2nd Light next to Peter Koch and turn Right on to Rumsey Street. Go to the end of the street and turn Right on to Ridge Street and the club is on the Left.
Motions:
Minutes: 1st: John Andrews 2nd: Sam Ward
Treasurer: 1st: Kenny Poorman 2nd: DeLoss Stuck
Mileage Reimbursement: 1st: Bill Dadson 2nd: Butch Wells
Canoga Springs: 1st: Ed Mitchell 2nd:
Rumseyville: 1st: Ed Mitchell 2nd: Bill Dadson
IDA Letter: 1st: Ed Mitchell 2nd: Gary Chave
Adjourn: 1st: Bill Dadson 2nd: Kenny Poorman