November 2023 Newsletter
Happy Thanksgiving
Annual YCFGA Officers Election coming January 2024!
Time to nominate candidates for YCFGA officer positions. Send your nominations to our club secretary Lori Gibney (lori.gibney@gmail.com). Elections will take place at the January 25, 2024 General Meeting. Many of the current Elected Officers have expressed that they will not be seeking reelection for the coming year, so anyone interested should let Lori know as soon as possible.
One of the Officers not seeking reelection is our treasurer (Dan Strycharz). Anyone interested in becoming club treasurer should speak to Dan via email (dstrycharz@roadrunner.com) for more details about the responsibilities of this position.
TIME TO RENEW YOUR 2024 MEMBERSHIP!!!
Membership renewal forms are available on our website:
click here for Member Renewal Form
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 2024 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”!
PLEASE NOTE: Per YCFGA By-Laws, dues are payable on or before January 1st. A “limited grace period” without penalty is being offered if payments are received prior to January 31, 2024. Gate pass-codes will be changed effective February 1, 2024 you’ll need your new pass-code sticker to enter the ranges so RENEW TODAY!
Questions can be directed to Membership Chairman Bill Mroz (zormb42@gmail.com).
Next New Member Orientation Class is schedule for December 10, 2023 at 10:00am in the Club House.
Pictures of our Newest YCFG Members are posted on our Facebook page. If you should run into any New Member please take the time to say hi and introduce yourself.
Also see the Lodge, Pistol, Rifle Ranges and Clubhouse Building.
Clean Up Day
The Club’s Fall clean-up day was held on October 21, 2023. Even though there were a very small number of volunteers (approximately 6) who showed up, many items on the work list were completed.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED FOR THIS ANNUAL EVENT.
Special Notices
Range and Lodge Entry & Exit Procedure
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.
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- Entry / Exit – Club Grounds
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- The numbers on all the locks must be set to numbers other than the combination upon opening the lock.
- The main entry gate to the Club – ranges and lodge – shall remain unlocked and opened while the grounds are occupied.
- The gates must be restrained and secured while open.
- All gates must be closed and locked upon exiting the property by the last member to leave the property.
Webmaster
During the November Board of Directors meeting, Ben England was unanimously accepted as the Club’s Webmaster. This is a position that is very important to keep the club’s presence on the web appealing and up to date. This position is part of the Board of Directors. 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 assisting Ben or have items to post on our website, can contact Ben at benengland82@gmail.com
Stickney Lodge Stone Chimney Removal
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist in the removal of the removal of our big stone fireplace which is in disrepair. 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.
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.
Special News Events
Request for Volunteers
We need volunteers to help clean the old skeet machine for resale. Please Jordan Wessels at jhwframing@roadrunner.com.
BOD and/or General Meeting Highlights
Building & Grounds
We are still looking for some help with a few projects around the range.
This includes volunteers to assist in the removal of the removal of our big stone fireplace which is in disrepair. This includes infilling and repairing the roof and the wall. Once this work is completed, we will be hiring a contractor to construct a new interior stone veneer fireplace that will cover the area being infilled. Anyone who may know of someone willing to give us a quote, please contact 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:
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- The numbers on all the locks must be set to numbers other than the combination upon opening the lock.
- The main entry gate to the Club – ranges and lodge – shall remain unlocked and opened while the grounds are occupied.
- The gates must be restrained and secured while open.
- All gates must be closed and locked upon exiting the property by the last member to leave the property.
For 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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2023 RIFLE/PISTOL SHOOT SCHEDULE |
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Date |
Day |
Event |
Range |
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11/26/23 |
SUNDAY |
RIMFIRE BOWLING PINS, 50 YARDS |
Rifle |
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12/3/23 |
SUNDAY |
TIMED PLATE SHOOT WITH MAGAZINE CHANGE |
Pistol |
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12/10/23 |
SUNDAY |
SCORED TARGET RILFE SHOOT |
Rifle |
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12/17/23 |
SUNDAY |
FALLING PLATES (NON-MAGNUM ANY HANDGUN) |
Pistol |
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12/24/23 |
SUNDAY |
No Shoot – Christmas |
RIFLE |
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12/31/23 |
SUNDAY |
No Shoot – New Year’s Eve |
RIFLE |
Trap / Skeet
Trap and Skeet shoots are scheduled for every Sunday starting at 12:00 noon. 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.
NOTE THE TIME CHANGE
Wednesday Skeet shoots are ongoing; however the start time has been moved to 2:00pm.
Archery
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
As reported in last month’s, Dan Bastarache has volunteered to be the chair of our Fishing Committee. We also need a co-chair for this 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.
Dan 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
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 2024 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”!
PLEASE NOTE: Per YCFGA By-Laws, dues are payable on or before January 1st. A “limited grace period” without penalty is being offered if payments are received prior to January 31, 2024. Gate pass-codes will be changed effective February 1, 2024 you’ll need your new pass-code sticker to enter the ranges so RENEW TODAY!
Questions can be directed to Membership Chairman Bill Mroz (zormb42@gmail.com).
Next New Member Orientation Class is schedule for December 10, 2023 at 10:00am in the Club House.
Pictures of our Newest YCFG Members are posted on our Facebook page. If you should run into any New Member please take the time to say hi and introduce yourself.
Although we have an Entertainment Committee Chairperson – Michael Gibney, we 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. However, more volunteers are needed to keep the kitchen open for every Sunday shoot.
The kitchen offers a limited menu of burgers, hot dogs, egg & cheese on an English muffin plus coffee, tea or soda.
Lodge / Rental
There was one event held on October 14, 2023. Other events are planned for December 23, 2023 and January 6, 2024 .
Legislation
By-Laws or SOP Changes
Training Classes
There are no training classes scheduled at this time.
2024 Acton Fair
The 2024 Acton Fair is scheduled to run from Thursday, August 22 through Sunday, August 25. We will soon be choosing and purchasing 2024’s raffle item. As in past years, Judy Gibbs will be asking for volunteers to man our Fair Booth (3 hour increments). Anyone wishing to volunteer may contact Judy Gibbs at gibbsj@metrocast.net.
Upcoming Meetings
Next General Meeting: November 30, 2023 at 7:00pm at Stickney Lodge.
Next Board of Directors Meeting: December 11, 2023 at 6:30pm at the Club House.
Up-coming New Member Orientations: December 10, 2023 at 10:00am at the Club House.
December General Meeting: December 28, 2023 starting at 7:00pm at Stickney Lodge.
Your humble servants,
The YCFGA Board of Directors