October 2025 Newsletter
Happy Halloween!
To access our Website, go to https://ycfga.org
Special Notices
TIME TO RENEW YOUR 2026 MEMBERSHIP!!!
Membership renewal forms are available on our website: www.ycfga.org/membership and in the Lodge, Pistol, Rifle Ranges and Clubhouse Building. See the Membership section for additional information.
Fishing
At this time, the reclamation of Round Pond by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has been postponed until October 2026.
Important Alerts
Other Notices
Reminder: There is no shooting at the ranges on Sundays before 12:00 noon.
The Club and All Ranges, including the Muzzle Loader Range are Open. See individual sections for more information.
It is required that members accessing Club property (range and Lodge sides) must display a valid membership ID badge.
The Club House Kitchen is open every Sunday from 11:00am to 1:30pm whenever the ranges are open.
Request for Volunteers
We are currently looking for a volunteer(s) with experiencing installing Formica countertops. Our Club House kitchen needs a countertop installed to make the kitchen remodel that was started several years ago finally complete. The Club will cover all costs of materials. All we need is a person(s) time to do the installation. Contact Jordan Wessels for more information.
We also need volunteers for several outdoor projects, such as installing a metal roof on the Pistol house.
BOD and/or General Meeting Highlights
As mentioned in the August Newsletter, the Board of Directors has initiated a program to incentivize our members to volunteer for the many projects at the Ranges and the Lodge that remain on the “To-Do” list.
In lieu of making volunteering mandatory for all members, the Board is setting up a Raffle for a Muzzle Loader Flintlock. For every event that a member volunteers for, the member will receive one raffle ticket. There is no limit to how many tickets a member can get in a year. (Note that Board members will only receive 1 ticket per year). The raffle will take place in October 2026.
Note that raffle tickets will be issues to all volunteers each time they volunteer. This includes those who volunteer in the kitchen and for the Sunday shoots.
Building & Grounds
We are still looking for some help with a few projects around the range.
We need volunteers to help clean the old skeet machine for resale. Please contact (e-mail) Jordan Wessels at jhwframing@roadrunner.com.
As always we will continue to let members and the public to use our Lodge side property, but with this comes a responsibility to take care of our grounds and use some common sense.
Range News
Special Notice
Note: The Club requests that people using the ranges to empty trash cans before they get too heavy.
There have been several incidences when the gate for the Range has been closed and locked when someone was still on the Range premises. The rules concerning entry and exit of the Range and Lodge grounds are as listed below.
Note that the ranges are monitored 24/7.
- Entry / Exit – Club Grounds
o The numbers on all the locks must be set to numbers other than the combination upon opening the lock.
o The main entry gate to the Club – ranges and lodge – shall remain unlocked and opened while the grounds are occupied.
o The gates must be restrained and secured while open.
o All gates must be closed and locked upon exiting the property by the last member to leave the property.
Anyone who may need special accommodations when attending an organized shoot at the Range, the Club members running the shoot will do what is reasonably needed to provide safe modifications to ensure each member has the opportunity to participate.
Dogs on the range side of our property must be leashed at all times.
Our cameras are up and running 24/7.and have already proven to be very informative. Several incidences caught on camera have been addressed.
Another issue we are dealing with is folks stuffing cardboard backers in the trash barrels. There are wire mesh containers in both ranges for the used backers. Also, the trash barrels don’t empty themselves, so when you see one getting full, please find others to help dump the debris in these containers into the dumpster.
Last of all, if you see anything that gives you concern for your safety or the club’s safety, please give me (Jordan) a shout or a text.
Muzzle Loader Range
The Muzzle Loader Range is open. If there is any interest, special Sunday shoots can be scheduled.
Brass Cartridge
Brass cartridge shoots are scheduled for every Sunday starting at 12:00 noon. Sunday events consist of Pistol, Plate, Rifle, or Bowling Pin shoots. See website for alternating schedule. There is a $4.00 fee for members and a $6.00 fee for non-members.
Our 25 Yard Range and 100 Yard range have target backers that are range specific, and there are posted rules for each. The use of wooden stands is prohibited on the 25 yard / Pistol range. Pistol Range 20”x 20” backers are hung from the overhead cables on the provided lumber.
On the Rifle /100 yard range, use only club provided target stands with 24”x24” backers. Targets should be placed no closer than 50 yards from the bench.
Do NOT place any targets on the range floor or on the frame of the gong.
Stay OFF the Berms.
See 2025 Brass Cartridge Sunday Shoots Schedule Below.
Trap / Skeet
Trap shoots are scheduled for every Sunday starting at 12:00 noon. Skeet shoots are scheduled for every Sunday starting at 1:00pm. . Both shoots will occur providing there are personnel to run the event and members that want to participate and weather permitting. Size 9 target loads for Skeet and 7.5-9 for Trap. There is a $4.00 fee for members and a $6.00 fee for non-members. If we have 5 shooters for Trap, we place a white bird in the machine, and if you shoot the white bird on your turn, you win a coin for a free round or lunch.
Please note that Skeet shoots are also schedule for every Wednesday afternoon starting at 3:00pm until further notice.
Archery
Indoor Archery shoots at the Lodge are scheduled for the first Tuesday and third Thursday evening of the month from 6:30-8:00pm. There is a $4.00 fee for members and a $6.00 fee for non-members. Anyone who cannot attend a weekday shoot, please contact Rick Rousseau.
The Club has an opportunity to get a grant to upgrade our Archery range and grounds (around Round Pond) to be handicap accessible. Rick Rousseau has volunteered to assist writing the grant. Anyone interested in assisting Rick should contact Rick or Jordan.
Although we have an Archery Chairperson – Rick Rousseau, we still need a co-chair for Archery. Anyone interested in being an Archery co-chair or the upcoming Archery events can contact Rick at stealthcat1024@gmail.com. Note that chairs and co-chairs that attend at least 50% of general and board of directors meetings get free membership for the following year.
Fishing
See Special Notices section of this newsletter for information on the pond reclamation.
Anyone who has fishing equipment in good condition that he/she would like to donate – for kids – please drop off these items at the Range Club House.
Dan Bastarache would like to form a well-staffed committee and is asking for anyone interested to contact him at dpbastarache@gmail.com.
Indoor Shooting Events
See the Archery Section for information for Indoor archery shooting events.
Starting on Thursday, February 20th, there are bimonthly indoor air rifle shoots at the Lodge. Shoots will be the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month. May shoots are scheduled for May 1 and 15. June shoots are scheduled for June 5 and 19.
Entertainment
Entertainment Committee Chair person is Joan True. We also still need a co-chair for the Entertainment Committee. Note that chairs and co-chairs that attend at least 50% of general and board of directors meetings get free membership for the following year.
Thank you to all who have volunteered to help in the kitchen on Sundays on a rotating basis. We are in need of additional volunteers. This volunteer work requires about 3 hours per shift. The Committee has put together a revolving schedule for the current volunteers which is posted on the Club web site.
Special Notice: In order to keep the kitchen open for every Sunday shoot, more volunteers are needed.
The kitchen offers a limited menu of burgers, hot dogs, egg & cheese on an English muffin plus coffee, tea or soda. Note that menu prices have been moderately increased as of January 1, 2025.
Lodge / Rental
There is one event scheduled for October. Black Thistle Defense will be holding a Self-Defense Workshop for Women at the lodge on Saturday October 18th.
There is one tentatively scheduled rental event on November 15th.
We also have a confirmed rental (Wedding/Reception) for October 2026.
Membership
Special Notice: Effective immediately, Bill Mroz is tending his resignation as the chair of the Membership Committee. Note that chairs and co-chairs that attend at least 50% of general and board of directors meetings get free membership for the following year.
Anyone interested in assuming this position, please contact Bill at zormb42@gmail.com).
Membership renewal forms are available on our website: https://ycfga.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2023-YCFGA-Membership-Renewal-Form.pdf. Completed Renewal Forms can be mailed or hand delivered to Bill Mroz (Membership Chairman) at any of the monthly general meetings.
All renewing members are requested to return a completed renewal form, purpose being to ensure our records are accurate with: name, address, phone, and especially email address.
****** Lifetime Members are excluded from filling out a Renewal Form unless you have changes.
Acceptable payment can be made via cash, check, and money order (made out to: YCFGA). Upon renewal, you will be sent your 2026 sticker with a new lock combination to immediately affix to your Badge/ID. It will arrive in a small white envelope with a return address from YCFGA, generally a couple weeks after receiving your renewal form.
Additionally, this year we are pleased to continue offering an electronic payment option via VENMO! For VENMO users, look for “York County Fish & Game Assn” in the Business section of Venmo and follow regular payment steps to send your renewal payment to YCFGA.
NOTE: For those using VENMO, you will still need to complete and send in a completed renewal form.
Mail completed renewal forms to:
York County Fish & Game Association ATTN: RENEWAL
600 Goodwins Mills Rd
Lyman, ME 04002
*** If you have already submitted your renewal, “Thank you”!
Until further notice, questions can be directed to Membership Chairman Bill Mroz (zormb42@gmail.com).
Next New Member Orientation Classes are schedule for November 9, 2025 at 10:00am in the Club House.
Note that the gate lock combination has been changed as of February 1, 2025.
Also note that Bill will be mailing the New Gate Code for Year 2026 to all Life Members, Past Presidents, Board of Directors and Committee Chairs. The gate code will come in a small envelope with our YCF&G address printed on it.
Legislation
By-Laws or SOP Changes
Training Classes
Women’s Self Defense Workshop
Black Thistle Defense held a Self-Defense Workshop for Women at the lodge on Saturday, October 18th.
This workshop involved practical skills and techniques for everyday self-protection and is designed to provide Women with a well-rounded set of skills to help identify, deter, prevent and physically protect themselves from an attacker.
The attendees of this workshop expressed their gratitude to Beth Matthews Peterson for being an excellent trainer.
This class is open to the public (not just YCFGA members. Anyone interested in obtaining more information or to register for a future class visit www.blackthistledefense.com or email Beth at blackthistledefense@gmail.com
2026 Acton Fair
Plans are already in progress for the 2026 Acton Fair and Rifle Raffle – schedule to be announced. We have already purchased the raffle item – a Rossi R-95 Caliber 30-30 Trapper Lever Action Rifle with Case & Accessories (ammo, ear & eye protection). Tickets are 1 for $5.00 and 5 for $20.00. We expect to have tickets available at the November 20, 2025 General Meeting.
Upcoming Meetings
October General Meeting: October 30, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Lodge.
Next Board of Directors Meetings: November 10, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Club House.
Up-coming New Member Orientation: November 9, 2025 at 10:00am.
November General Meeting: November 20, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Lodge. Note that this meeting is one week prior to its normal schedule (last Thursday of the month) due to Thanksgiving.
December General Meeting: December 18, 2025 at7:00pm at the Lodge. Note that this meeting is one week prior to its normal schedule (last Thursday of the month) due to Christmas.
Your humble servants,
The YCFGA Board of Directors