TIME TO RENEW YOUR 2025 MEMBERSHIP!!!
Membership renewal forms are available on our website: www.ycfga.org/
Stickney Lodge Stone Chimney Removal
The fire place insert has been delivered. Construction of a new chimney will be completed as soon as feasible. We still may need volunteers to assist with parts of the project. Please contact Jordan Wessels at jhwframing@roadrunner.com. It is very important that we complete this project soon. The more volunteers we have, the quicker the project can be completed. Due to the potential construction in September/October, there will be no Lodge rentals during these 2 months.
Important Alerts
Service for Howard Curry
There will be a service for one of YCFGA’s long-standing member who recently passed. The services are on Saturday, September 14th at the Falmouth Rod & Gun Club.
Other Notices
The Club and All Ranges, except 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
BOD and/or General Meeting Highlights
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
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 will be closed until further notice.
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.
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2024 RIFLE/PISTOL SHOOT SCHEDULE |
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| DATE | DAY |
EVENT |
RANGE | WHO |
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9/15/2024 |
SUNDAY |
100 YARD BOWLING PINS (ANY GUN) |
RIFLE | JOHN |
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9/22/2024 |
SUNDAY |
REVOLVER PLATE SHOOT |
PISTOL | TOBY |
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9/29/2024 |
SUNDAY |
100 YARD BOWLING PINS (ANY GUN) |
RIFLE | JORDAN |
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10/6/2024 |
SUNDAY |
FALLING PLATES (ANY NON-MAGNUM HANDGUN) |
PISTOL | MIKE |
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10/13/2024 |
SUNDAY |
100 YARD BOWLING PINS (ANY GUN) |
RIFLE | ALAN |
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10/20/2024 |
SUNDAY |
FALLING PLATES (ANY NON-MAGNUM HANDGUN) |
PISTOL | TOBY |
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10/27/2024 |
SUNDAY |
100 YARD BOWLING PINS (ANY GUN) |
RIFLE | JOHN |
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11/3/2024 |
SUNDAY |
REVOLVER PLATE SHOOT |
PISTOL | TOBY |
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11/10/2024 |
SUNDAY |
RIMFIRE 50 YARD BOWLING PINS |
RIFLE | JORDAN |
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11/17/2024 |
SUNDAY |
FALLING PLATES (ANY NON-MAGNUM HANDGUN) |
PISTOL | SCOTT |
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11/24/2024 |
SUNDAY |
100 YARD BOWLING PINS (ANY GUN) |
RIFLE | JOHN |
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12/1/2024 |
SUNDAY |
TIMED PLATE SHOOT WITH MAGAZINE CHANGE |
PISTOL | TOBY |
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12/8/2024 |
SUNDAY |
RIMFIRE 50 YARD BOWLING PINS |
RIFLE | ALAN |
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12/15/2024 |
SUNDAY |
FALLING PLATES (ANY NON-MAGNUM HANDGUN) |
PISTOL | SCOTT |
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12/22/2024 |
SUNDAY |
RIMFIRE 50 YARD BOWLING PINS |
RIFLE | MIKE |
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12/29/2024 |
SUNDAY |
FALLING PLATES (ANY NON-MAGNUM HANDGUN) |
PISTOL | TOBY |
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.
Wednesday Skeet shoots are scheduled to start at 3:00pm
Archery
Indoor Archery shoots at the Lodge are scheduled for the first Tuesday 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
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 on Indoor archery shooting events.
Anyone interested in participating in Thursday evening air rifle shoots at the Lodge, please contact Jordan Wessels.
Entertainment
As of January 2025, Michael Gibney is stepping down as the Entertainment Committee Chairperson. Anyone interested in assuming this Board of Directors position, please contact Michael Gibney. 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. Michael has put together a revolving schedule for the current volunteers.
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.
Lodge / Rental
There were no events in August due to the chimney replacement. Note that due to the chimney rebuild, there will no rentals for the months of September and most of October.
Membership
Membership renewal forms are available on our website: https://ycfga.org/wp-
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 2025 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”!
Questions can be directed to Membership Chairman Bill Mroz (zormb42@gmail.com).
Next New Member Orientation Classes are schedule for October 13, 2024 at 10:00am in the Club House.
Legislation
By-Laws or SOP Changes
Training Classes
There are no training classes scheduled at this time.
2024 Acton Fair
The 2024 Acton Fair was a huge success. We netted over $1500.00 from the raffle. Thank you to all the volunteers that make this event a success every year
Upcoming Meetings
September General Meeting: September 26, 2024 starting at 7:00pm.
Next Board of Directors Meetings: October 14, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Club House.
Up-coming New Member Orientation: October 13, 2024 at 10:00am at the Club House.
October General Meeting: October 31, 2024 starting at 7:00pm.
Your humble servants,
The YCFGA Board of Directors