| SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER |
| Hello again members and friends.
Fall is here and with it are the hunting seasons. Hope your’s are safe and enjoyable. I think this summer has been the biggest yet for CWRC. Please read the newsletter from top to bottom and call me or any board member with your questions and concerns.
Our senior day can be summed up with two words: gratitude and appreciation. Thanks to members as well as non-members for lending a hand. From setting up, to preparing the meal, to cleaning fish to tearing down. Thanks.
Steve Porter Whitetails is coming to central Wisconsin from Minnesota thanks to this organization. Our local school kids will be spending time with live whitetail deer and having their questions answered as well. This is going to be awesome. See what an idea brought to a meeting can turn into? Thanks Gloria for that. Job well done.
The Jump River Project is near completion. Thanks Eric and Rebecca for heading that project and thanks to the community of Jump River for lending a hand in this successful park project. I’ll be looking forward to this picnic.
Now, please take my advice. Find a coffee can, put a few bucks in it and bury it in the backyard. Cause before you know it, the pig roast, annual banquet and outhouse race will be here.
'til next time, Ron Sromek, CWRC President
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| Live whitetail deer in area schools
Steve Porter of Porter’s Trophy Whitetails and his traveling display hit the road September 21 for the first school visit in Wisconsin. “It’s going to be exciting to bring the bucks to the students at the schools,” Porter said. “It’s never been done before in Wisconsin. It could impact a lot of kids for the outdoors and hunting.”
Wisconsin schools on the tour include Colby, Abbotsford, Stanley/Boyd, Thorp and Gilman. As part of the tour, Porter said, he’ll have his trophy buck trailer outside of the participating schools and present 45-minute to hour-long presentations on whitetail behavior, antler development and other aspects of deer biology to the students.
Porter, who raises deer on his farm in Kittson County in northwestern Minnesota, says he typically travels with three bucks in his display and has enough deer that he’ll be able to rotate which ones will be on the road. One that’s sure to be a favorite, he says, is a 3-year-old 21-pointer that goes by the name of “Shifty.”
The display provides considerable educational benefits. “The keys are twofold. One, it’s an opportunity to see some very impressive animals; and two, to learn about not just how antlers grow, but to learn about how hunting is a very intimate part of deer management.”
Besides presenting to the schools, there will be two evening events. The first will be at the Abbotsford school on Tuesday September 22nd at 7:00 pm and the second will be at the Stanley-Boyd school on Wednesday September 23rd at 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to stop in during the day at the schools and at the evening presentations.
You will find more info online at www.porterwhitetails.com. Steve Porter’s Wisconsin Whitetail Tour is sponsored in part by Chequamegon Wildlife & Rec Club.
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| Whitetail Tour
School hours 8:00-3:00
Sept 21 - Colby
Sept 22 - Abbotsford
Sept 23 - Stanley-Boyd
Sept 24 - Thorp
Sept 25 - Gilman
Public evening hours 7:00-8:30
Sept 22 - Abbotsford
Sept 23 - Stanley-Boyd
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| Kippenberg Creek Auction
Board members Mark and Gloria Carpenter attended the KCK auction and fundraising event in June to show CWRC’s continued support. The club purchased two guns plus a few other sporting related items. These items will be raffled at CWRC events. This is an easy way for our club to support this great organization that provides hunting trips, fishing trips, snowmobile outings, and other outdoor adventures for children with life-threatening illnesses at no cost to the participants and their families.
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| Gilman Fall Festival
CWRC members and friends put their best foot forward on behalf of CWRC at the Gilman Fall Festival September 12 and 13. Folks sold raffle tickets with the ten guns on display at the Festival Street Market on Saturday and also after the parade on Sunday.
Lots of hard work went into the CWRC float which took top prize in the parade on Sunday. The float featured two outhouses and riders along with Otis’s Famous Pork Roast. Volunteers handed out 300 cups of pork during the parade with an advertisement for the Annual Fall Pig Roast on the cup. This is very creative and tasty! Thanks for all your hard work to everyone involved, especially Otis and Deb’s family!
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| Senior citizens are the catch of the day
Our annual senior citizen fishing day was held in Perkinstown on Saturday, August 1. Over 80 senior citizens pre-registered for this very popular event in which local pontoon owners guide seniors for a day of fishing and relaxing on Kathryn Lake. At lunchtime, a full meal was served including grilled fish with fresh veggies, grilled chicken and polish chop suey prepared by club members, Otis and Deb Gallett. All the fixings were brought in by volunteers and rounded out the fantastic meal which served 150 people. Dick Lekie and members of the bluegrass music group, Big Daddy Chopper and the Feather Pickers donated their time and entertained the crowd during their meal.
A number of sideloading ATVs were brought in to help get the seniors from the park to the dock. This year, the Medford Fire Department volunteered their time and use of their new four person mule to move people.
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Two stanchions from the handicapped fishing pier on Kathryn Lake were temporarily removed to allow easier loading and unloading for the seniors with disabilities. CWRC along with help from the Kathryn Lake Association installed this pier several years ago especially for this event and anyone with disabilities. Joe Cypher donated use of and set up a large tent for the day which served as a much needed additional seating area for everyone. The day was rather windy, but the threat of rain turned out to be an empty one.
Chequamegon Wildlife and Recreation Club provides every senior with a fishing rod and reel combo. Live bait is also available. A crew of six volunteers worked in assembly the get the fish cleaned as the pontoons reached the shore. The panfish caught during the event are not served for lunch, but rather packaged and sent home with the seniors. Every senior goes home with a bag of fillets.
Thank you Tonia Sromek for making the phone calls and getting the seniors registered. A big thanks to Galletts and everyone who helped get the meal together for this large event. And thank you to all the pontoon owners for use of your boats. Especially Shawn Mutter, Jason Malchow and members of the Richter Lake Association who took time to bring several pontoons over for the event.
For some, this is the most rewarding event CWRC organizes. You should be proud to be a part of Senior Fishing Day.
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| BANQUET BUCKS MONTHLY GIVEAWAY
July 11: Nancy Dorava $110
Aug 1: Larry Sommers $130
Sept 12: Lois Ogle $150
All three potential winners were absent from the meeting, so the prize continues to grow!!
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| Community celebrates CWRC efforts
The Jump River Park Project work day took place on Saturday, July 25. Club and community members gathered to volunteer time and tools to assemble concrete picnic tables donated by CWRC. JLW construction was busy at work on the shelter and the Ron Olynick family was busy removing trees, placing boulders, creating pads for the picnic tables and more.
The concrete slab and poles for the shelter were put together the weekend prior by Jason Weir, Eric Zuleger, Rob Drier and Mike Vick. The finishing touches on the shelter, purchased by the Town of Jump River, were completed by JLW construction on his own time when the weather was more cooperative. CWRC member Eric Zuleger is still planning to erect a sign and possibly some park grills on behalf of the local 4-H club. See the step-by-step completion of this project in our new online photo gallery.
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| YOU’RE INVITED
Sunday, Oct 11 at 1:00 pm
Shore Acres Park in Jump River
The entire community and club is welcome to attend a potluck lunch to celebrate the improvements made to the Jump River Swimming Hole on Beach Drive. Please bring a dish to pass. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!
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| Annual Fall Raffle & Pig Roast
CWRC’s largest annual fundraiser will happen on Saturday, November 21 at Dot & Jerry’s Ballroom in Gilman. Enjoy Otis Gallett’s Famous Pig Roast along with cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, dessert and all the trimmings beginning at 5:00 pm. This buffet style meal is all-you-care-to-eat and the cost is $7.50 for adults, $5.00 for kids ages 6 to 12, and kids under age 6 eat for free.
We could use help at the event with the raffles. If you’ve always wanted to help the club, but didn’t know how or when, please consider selling tickets at a raffle table. Usually the same members handle this task each year and it would be nice to see some new faces. Not to mention, it is a great way to meet new people.
Also, if you have an item you would like to donate for the other raffles or the paddle wheel going on throughout the evening, please call Holly at 715-785-7595. We look forward to seeing you at the event. Please remember to bring your friends and family and have a good time!
$5,000 Ten Gun Raffle
The winners will be awarded their choice of the gun or 75% of that gun purchase price. The drawing will be held at 8:00 pm at the Fall Pig Roast in Gilman on the first Saturday of the gun deer season. Tickets are one/$5, three/$10 or ten/$20. Each member has been given some tickets to try to sell. Please return these to a Holly Sromek or Rebecca Zuleger by November 21. If you do not plan to attend the event, your tickets can be mailed to CWRC, W11114 County Rd M, Medford, WI 54451. Thank you Steve and Patty Deml for getting the guns this year. Hope to see everyone there!!
PLEASE HELP SELL TICKETS FOR THE CLUB
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| OCTOBER MEETING
Sunday, October 11 at 2 pm at the Jump River Shore Acres Park Picnic
HELP THE BOARD DECIDE ON RAFFLES AT THIS EVENT! Minutes, agendas and newsletters are available on the club website at www.cwrclub.com/meeting.html.
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| JUNE 22, 2009 MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER |
| Jump River Project
Each summer season, CWRC tries to find a community project which will enhance and maintain the recreational opportunities that our club embraces. In the past, we’ve purchased and installed handicapped fishing piers, help funded a pavilion near Kathryn Lake in Perkinstown, constructed hunting blinds for terminally ill children or handicapped, and more. This year, CWRC has taken on developing the “swimming hole” on the Jump River.
This small town park is known to seasoned Jump River residents as Shore Acres Park and the area was called Broederville. This site has significant historic value. Prior to construction of the bridge on what is now highway 73, the “Black Bridge” at Broederville was located here. It was constructed at the turn of the century and served the residents until the flood of 1941. The bridge was not replaced.
In the 1920’s and 1930’s, this area was a hub of activity. Shore Acres Park was the first swimming hole in the area and was a common meeting place for many groups including the BeeKeepers Guild. Genevieve Seeger, who owned the property along with her husband and gave it to the township, remembers church services here and singing the song “Shall We Gather at the River.”
The history of the site will be summarized on the sign which CWRC plans to erect along with improvements including two concrete picnic tables, a park grill, wildlife plantings and possible shelter. The work day is scheduled for Saturday, July 25 beginning first thing in the morning. If you can help or have questions, please call Eric at (715) 748-3974.
Photos at right: Taken at Shore Acres Swimming Hole on the Jump River in March 2009 as project plans were being made. Improvements to this town park will enhance the recreational opportunities of anyone who utilizes this area. The top most image is an otter eating a fish on the ice. Fishing, canoeing, wildlife watching, swimming and picnicking are only a few of the things that you can enjoy at this small town treasure.
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| Travelling whitetail demo planned for area schools
Board member Gloria Carpenter has been in contact with Steve Porter Whitetails to arrange for a number of visits at area schools along state highway 29. Steve Porter presents his tame whitetail bucks in his travelling educational presentation. His animals are contained in a large tractor trailer cage-type exhibit. The past few years, he has been visiting schools and sports shows teaching kids and adults about whitetails and hunting deer. Steve Porter whitetails will be receiving some funding from CWRC for the visit to Stanley, Thorp, Owen, Colby and Abbotsford schools. Learn more at Steve Porter's website.
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| ONLINE NEWSLETTER EXCLUSIVE: Members volunteering at Lincoln County Trapper Workshop
Members Eric and Rebecca Zuleger helped teach the Lincoln County Trapper Workshop on June 6 & 7, 2009 at the Lincoln County Sportsman's Club facility near Merrill.
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| Kippenberg Creek Auction
The Kippenberg Creek Kids Open-house and Fundraiser will take place at their facility in Gleason, Wisconsin on June 27 beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will be free food and beverages a live auction, and gun and cash raffle drawings.
Each year CWRC supports Kippenberg’s Kids with a Henry Golden Boy .22 for their fundraiser as well as by purchasing some items from their auction. Tour their facility and meet some of the children we have helped support.
Kippenberg Creek Kids is a non-profit organization that provides hunting trips, fishing trips, snowmobile outings, and other outdoor adventures for children with life-threatening illnesses. These adventures are provided with food and lodging included all at no cost to the children or their families. For more information, please call 715-873-4523 or visit them online.
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| Seniors event needs help
Senior Fishing Day on Kathryn Lake is quickly approaching on Saturday, August 1. We need your help guiding seniors while they fish for panfish, preparing a part of the meal, running games and cleaning fish. If you’re considering becoming a more active club member, here is your opportunity. Please call Ron at 715-785-7595.
The idea of providing a recreational opportunity for our parents and grandparents was first brought to the CWRC board by Kathryn Lake resident, Jerry Joles. Jerry was instrumental in the first years planning of this event. Please remember Jerry and his family and friends who survive him after his difficult battle with cancer. Our prayers are with you.
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| CWRC Scholarship Application
Every year, CWRC gives two scholarships to any member or member’s child continuing their education. To apply, simply fill out this form and mail it to CWRC, W11114 County Rd M, Medford, WI 54451. Scholarships are given after successful completion of at least one semester and proof of continuing enrollment. Previous recipients are no longer eligible. Applications are due by July 31, 2009.
Download your application now.
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IMPORTANT DATES:
ATV Safety Class July 20, 24 & 25, 2009
Perkinstown Winter Sports Area
Jump River Project Work Day
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Beach Drive off County Hwy D
Senior Fun Day
Saturday, August 1, 2009 - Kathyrn Lake Park
Annual Fall Pig Roast & Raffle
November 21, 2009 - Dot & Jerry’s in Gilman
Annual CWRC Banquet
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Dot & Jerry’s in Gilman
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| ONLINE NEWSLETTER EXCLUSIVE: Members volunteering at Taylor County Outdoor Youth Expo |
Member Jim Nehiba was spotted in shooting sports.
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Director Tonia Sromek was seen in fish species stamping.
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Members Steve and Patty Deml were helping in the fishing area.
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Director Eric Zuleger explains furbearer utilization.
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Member Kurt Staab was helping in archery and shooting sports.
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Thank you to all the CWRC members who helped at the Taylor County Youth Expo. Organized by the Taylor County Sportsman's Club, this event drew 325 fifth graders from Rib Lake, Gilman, Medford, Phillips, Prentice, Holy Rosary and Immanuel Lutheran School on Friday, May 29. The event would not have been such a success without you, the volunteers.
GREAT WORK!!
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| MAY 9, 2009 MEMBERSHIP LETTER/NEWSLETTER |
| Dear CWRC Members,
For those who were unable to attend the annual meeting, here is a brief summary. I’ll start by thanking those who were able to attend and contributed their ideas in our discussion. Second, I want to welcome our new board member Curt Gabert. In addition, Gloria Carpenter and Harold Lee were re-elected for three-year board of director terms. Eric Zuleger was voted to fill that vacant president-elect position. Holly Sromek and Rebecca Zuleger have agreed to take share the secretary duties. I appreciate all the hard work of our board. Your continued leadership for the club is important for keeping us on track.
Also mentioned at the annual meeting were the highs and lows of the banquet and the outhouse race. If you’d like to learn more about our discussion, see a copy of the minutes at the May meeting or on our club website. Thank you Bob Knapp for supplying lunch.
I also have to mention that Charlene Sromek would have won the April Banquet Bucks prize of $50 if she would have been in attendance when her member number was drawn. Maybe next time!
We are still looking for someone to chair the Senior Fishing Day at Kathryn Lake. It will be on Saturday, August 1 and a local bluegrass band has volunteered to play music for the event. We are also adding the mouse game for some more fun. It is really becoming one of our most popular events. If anyone is interested in chairing this project, please let me know. Gain the satisfaction of volunteering. We need your help!!
The Jump River “Broederville” Park project is underway. Eric Zuleger reported at the annual meeting that the concrete picnic tables are going to be delivered to Jump River soon. The work day is scheduled for July 25. Sounds like the local people up there really appreciate CWRC for starting this project. We are working with other local organizations to get the most out of this project and planning a picnic at the park when the project is complete. Thanks again Eric.
Four people who signed up for wildlife tree packages did not pick them up. This is very disappointing. We will discuss this project at the May meeting. Thank you Otis for agreeing to take the Gilman folks trees, Ron Manthe for delivering all the Loyal trees and Eric and Rebecca Zuleger for being the pickup point for the Medford area.
Don’t forget that the Taylor County Youth Expo is coming up on Friday. May 29 at the county fairgrounds. I would like to see some representatives there from CWRC. All county public and parochial schools plus Phillips and Prentice public schools are attending! Help is needed in shooting sports, archery, and a few other places. Can you help? Call Rebecca at 748-3974 if you can.
With that, I hope your live-wells are swollen and your turkey tags filled. But always remember safety first and take a kid with you whenever possible.
‘Til next time,
Ron Sromek
CWRC President
715-785-7595
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| Popular event needs leader
As with many clubs, the task of organizing events goes to the same few people year after year. We’d like to change this and get someone new into the Senior Fishing Day on August 1. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never helped or never even attended. We need your help. Someone has to be the point of contact for seniors to sign up for the event and also organize the pontoon boats that are essential for the event. Working on this event is very gratifying as the senior citizens are so appreciative. This year the event will be even better with A local bluegrass band playing live music at the event and Mouse Roulette, which made its popular debut at the outhouse race. Please call Ron at (715) 785-7595 if you are interested.
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| Youth outdoors day
It’s only the second year for the Taylor County Outdoor Youth Expo and it has already grown to 325 fifth graders. The event is organized by Taylor County Sportsman’s Club, but 20 different organizations send volunteers. CWRC needs people to represent the club at this event! Call Rebecca at (715) 748-3974 if you are available Friday, May 29 from 9 to 2. This is a great opportunity to reach youth like never before. Don’t pass up your chance to easily get involved. Help is needed in fishing, camping, archery and more.
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| Wildlife trees are in the ground
For anyone who signed up for a tree package at the banquet in February, you should have gotten your trees on April 24. The package included a variety of trees selected for their wildlife cover, nesting or food characteristics. The 2009 packs had white cedar, swamp white oak, nannyberry, common apple, white pine, nannyberry and mountain ash trees. This project will be discussed at the May meeting to see if changes are needed or if this project should continue.
Thank you members Steve and Patty Deml, Curt and Denise Staab, Jim Nehiba, Eric and Rebecca Zuleger, Bill Vach and Ron Manthe for helping separate the tree packs.
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| Coming of the electronic age
Something new CWRC is trying in May 2009 - an enewsletter. The club has had a website for the past several years and it is well viewed. Now we are stepping it up a notch and sending our members their newsletter electronically. For the time being, we will continue to send them by snail mail also. But with postage rates ever increasing, this may change down the road. This is just a test run and we would like to hear what our membership has to say. Should we continue with this service? Do you have an email address we could include? Please email our secretary at edzuleger@tds.net to get your name on our electronic mailing list and check out our first CWRC eNewsletter for yourself.
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| New archery program in Gilman
A donation was made by CWRC to the National Archery in the Schools Program in order for Gilman School to incorporate this course in their cirriculum. NASP is a joint venture between state departments of Education and Wildlife. The program promotes student education, physical education and participation in the life long sport of Archery. The program’s focus is to provide International Style Target Archery training in physical education classes grades 4 - 12 allowing for state and national competition.
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| Membership numbers on the rise
A few months ago, out of courtesy toward our loyal members during this economic slowdown, CWRC dues were lowered. A mass mailing was done to let everyone know. Since then, CWRC has seen many more couple and families are taking advantage of the change and our membership numbers have increased compared to this time in 2008. Way to go! We appreciate our membership and do not want to lose anyone who can’t afford to join. If you haven’t already, please fill out the membership form and mail it to the CWRC treasurer or bring it to the May meeting in Perkinstown.
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| Scholarship applications will be mailed in the next newsletter. We apologize for this oversight on our behalf. |
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| MARCH 2009 MEMBERSHIP LETTER |
| Dear CWRC Members,
While reading a book the other day, I came across a quote by Steve Jobs: “Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter. Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful - that’s what matters.”
With that in mind, let me give you a few numbers from our February 14th banquet. Our profit was down from last year. This year our membership was down 45 people. Considering the prices of meals, door prizes and expenses - the amount brought-in per member was about 25¢ more at this year’s event. With the economy as it is, I think this is AOK.
There was a great deal of head scratching by our board members on “how much?” and “what if?” while deciding on the banquet program. All-in-all, we received a lot of “way-to-goes” and “great banquet.” Another great meal by Bob and his staff. I hope all of you had a great time.
This year all member’s banquet tickets made it into the tumbler. Only six people paid dues at the door. This is another reason why paying your dues early is so important. It is hard to come up with door prizes and meals at the last second. Enough about that. Thanks to all who donated and worked in any way to make this year’s banquet a success. Always feel free to call me evenings at 715-785-7595. I’d love to hear your opinion.
Now for our ever growing outhouse race. 400 people watched 15 teams of 5 crazy people each run/push an outhouse 1,500 feet up and down a hill. Not all the bills are in yet, but my treasurer tells me we might realize nearly $2,000 in profit. Final numbers will be available at our March 14th meeting at the Perkinstown Sports Area. Meeting begins at 7 pm. I sent 30 thank you’s to some members, but mostly non-members for their help, donations, and support of this event. And thanks to all the members I saw in attendance. To everyone - THANK YOU - a job well done.
Enough for this time. Hope you are in good health and eager to see spring as I am. Please find our club website at www.CWRclub.com. It’s packed with information and great project pictures. Don’t forget about the annual meeting on April 18th. It’s a week later than usual due to Easter. There will be door prizes and a raffle with Dot & Jerry’s putting together a little food.
‘Til next time,
Ron Sromek
CWRC President
715-785-7595
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| Due to Easter, the Annual Meeting is on Saturday, April 18, 2009.
Begins at 8 pm at Dot & Jerry’s Bar west of Gilman on Hwy 64. All members in attendance enter your name for door prizes. Please attend and help plan the coming year. Three board positions are open for election. Get in your nominations!!
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| Third Annual Perkinstown Outhouse Race
As we planned this event, many prayers went up for good weather. We must have prayed hard enough, cause it happened! Fifteen teams braved the new race course and the 30x60’ tent and new “outhouse village” location was a hit. Otis’s Pig Roast was without a doubt, a great addition also. We’ve made notes on ways to improve things again next year, but I think that it keeps getting better every year. And it was great to see some different club members helping out. People turned out to watch the races from everywhere! I talked to folks from Chippewa, Stratford, Marshfield... Lots of online advertising and few new media outlets really helped. Thanks to everyone who helped us pull this together. We couldn’t have done it without you!
- Rebecca Z.
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Get the Outhouse Race results on our website www.cwrclub.com. Call Rebecca at 748-3974 for your official Perkinstown Outhouse Race long-sleeved t-shirt for $15. Only about 15 left!! |
| CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OUTHOUSE RAFFLE WINNERS:
Curt Pawlowicz - Savage 17HMR
Nel Carlson - $25 High View GC
Jim Wells - Greg’s Towing shirt
Sara Johnson - Greg’s Towing shirt
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| 2009 Membership Renewal Form
Don’t forget it’s renewal time. Memberships expire February 28, 2009. Talk about your club when you go places. Be proud of all the work we do! Get someone you know to join. Recruiting new members is one of the best ways to support this organization.
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| PRINTED IN THE 2009 CWRC ANNUAL BANQUET PROGRAM: |
A Message for Members:
Welcome to our 2009 banquet. Hope all is well. Please go over this program carefully and read through all the information. Mark your calendars with our upcoming events and be sure to check our website often for news and club information. As far as our organization goes, I think we’re in excellent shape. With the current economic situation, we all know we have to work a little harder and this is reflected in our donor list. Special thanks to those who read my last newsletter and helped with (or made) a donation for this event. Your help and generosity are appreciated. As always, I challenge you, our members, to make a conscious effort to find a way to support our projects and help at our fundraisers. When members come together, ideas form and goals are set, efforts are combined and groups and individuals benefit even more. With that said, please give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done in 2008. In closing, be sure to support our contributors and patronize the donating businesses. Thank them for donating to CWRC. And finally, enjoy your meal and have a great time this evening!
Ron Sromek, CWRC president
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| Upcoming Events:
Saturday, February 28, 2009 - Perkinstown Outhouse Race
Perkinstown Winter Sports Area, Competition officially begins at 1:00 pm
Food & beverages served on site, entertainment for the entire family (more information below)
Saturday, March 14, 2009 - Monthly Board Meeting
Lucky Hills 4-H Clubhouse in Perkinstown - Will be called to order at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 18, 2009 - Annual Membership Meeting (One Week Late Due to Easter)
Dot & Jerry’s Bar - Will be called to order at 8:00pm (includes election of three board members)
Third Week of April - Wildlife Tree Pack Pick-Up
Sign-up at tonight’s Banquet for your tree packs or call 748-3974, first-come-first-serve
Friday, May 29, 2009 - Taylor County Youth Outdoor Expo
Taylor County Fairgrounds, Medford (approx. 300 fifth graders - volunteers needed - sign up at 748-3974)
Saturday, August 1, 2009 - Senior Fishing Day
Gather for pontoon fishing, no license required, lunch provided. Enjoy the Bluegrass Band in 2009!!
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| 2008 Board of Directors
Mark Carpenter 715-668-5636
Ron Sromek 715-785-7595
Ron Manthe 715-255-9538
Otis Gallett 715- 447-5489
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Becky Webster 715-447-8753
Harold Lee 715-447-5430
Tonia Sromek 715-785-7195
Eric Zuleger 715-748-3974
Gloria Carpenter 715-668-5636
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| 2009 Membership Renewal Form
Don’t forget to renew your membership to Chequamegon Wildlife & Rec Club. Memberships expire February 28, 2009. Express to friends and colleagues how CWRC supports outdoor recreation. Get someone you know to join. Recruiting new members is one of the best ways to support this organization!
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| 2009 Banquet Donors - THANK YOU!!
John S. Olynick, Inc. (Jump River)
Bear’s Den (Jump River)
Skabroud’s Store (Sheldon)
Lake Holcombe Sales & Service
Dairyland Implement (Sheldon)
Oemig’s Sport Shop (Stanley)
Badger Sports (Thorp)
Curves of Medford
Klingbeil’s ACE Hardware (Medford)
Washington Creek Design LLC (Medford)
Shane’s Outfitters (Medford)
OK Tower & Guide Service (Perkinstown)
Vach Builders (Medford)
Krug’s Northwoods Game Birds, Inc. (Perkinstown)
Lageman Lite Excavating (Medford)
TaylorMade ATV Club
Kippenberg Creek Kids (Gleason)
Pete & Kathy Pernsteiner
Weyer Refrigeration & Heating (Loyal)
The High View (Medford)
Turtle Club (Medford)
Harn's Furniture (Spencer)
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County Line Bulldozing (Gilman)
Bear Creek Canvas (Spencer)
Friends of the Chequamegon
Medford Cooperative
O’Reilly Auto Parts (Medford)
Cuddie Funeral Home (Loyal)
C.W. Logging (Gilman)
Kraft Foods (Medford)
Rock Point Bait Shop (Perkinstown)
8th Street Saloon (Medford)
Frank & Angie Makovec
Abbotsford Sportsman’s Club
Al Tesch
John Sopiarz
Cecilia Sromek
Roosevelt Rod & Gun Club
Taylor County Sportsman’s Club
Northwoods Archers
Holly’s Quilts (Perkinstown)
Overdrawn Archery (Loyal)
WalMart (Medford)
Jump River Slaughter & Smokehouse
Romig’s Hardware (Gilman)
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| Chequamegon Wildlife & Recreation Club has been working hard for area sportsmen since inception in 2000. CWRC proudly combines efforts with sportsmen’s groups across the area with the same goal in mind. We often focus on helping those handicap and terminally ill, but everyone from children to senior citizens get to enjoy the outdoors with our projects. CWRC has supported the following projects and causes by way of monetary contributions, volunteer hours and fundraising events over the past year:
• Kippenberg Creek Kids
 • Trapper Education Workshops
• Little Hills Youth Day
• Two Continuing Education Scholarships
• Youth Outdoor Education Expo
• Senior Fishing Day
• ATV Safety Classes
• Boating Safety Classes
• Participate in County-Wide Road Clean-Up
• Gilman Ambulance Fund
• Fall Pig Roast & Raffle
• Annual CWRC Banquet
• Abbotsford Sportsmen’s Club
• Roosevelt Rod & Gun Club
• Taylor County Sportsman’s Club
• Perkinstown Outhouse Race
• Clark County Handicapped Hunt
• Big Rock Disabled Hunt
• Lucky Hills 4-H Club Donation
• Wildlife Tree Pack Project
• Hosted Samoset Boy Scout Camp Jamboree
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| DECEMBER 2008 MEMBERSHIP LETTER |
| Dear CWRC Members,
Just a short update on how our club is doing and where it is going.
This year’s annual pig roast was a success again and pulled off rather smoothly. With almost all of the bills in, we will realize a profit of roughly $6,800. Thanks to all of the members who sold the tickets which were sent to you. A big thanks also goes to the dozen or so businesses that sold our gun raffle tickets. ALL is appreciated! With the economy as it, we did not know how well things were going to go. Also thank you members for coming off your deer stands early Saturday and setting up at Dot & Jerry’s. From those who cook the food, to the folks who set up the tables and raffles - THANK YOU!
Now we can get going on our membership banquet. As in the past, I would like to see each and every member walk away with a door prize. Whether one of our dozen or so guns or a gift certificate at a local restaurant, it would be nice if everyone could win something. Here’s where I need your help. If you know of any business who is willing to donate an item to our banquet, please let me know. In the past, we have bought items from businesses and then asked them for a donation. Well, this is getting harder to do every year. As in the past, anyone donating $100 or more gets 2 free banquet tickets to join us for the meal and the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets. As always, the door prize drawing only includes paying members, not the $100 donors. However, all donors get recognized in our program along with being announced the night of the banquet. These businesses are also listed on our website with the option to be linked. With your help, I’m hoping we can still pull together a great banquet. If you can help, please call me ASAP. I sure would appreciate a little help gathering door prizes.
Two weeks after the banquet, we jump into our outhouses - literally! Last year, we saw a $1,000 profit with 12 outhouses racing the Perkinstown Winter Sports Area track. A couple raffles were held, a heated tent was rented, food prepared and a great time was had by all. A cash prize and trophies are awarded to the winners and this year will feature drag races for the teams showing interest in speed as well as durability. This event is growing every year with teams from Marshfield to Tomahawk already gearing up for the race. Again, if you can cook food, set up a tent or drink beer, your help is always welcome. As with anything these days, it takes revenue to keep an organization on its feet.
Enough said for now. I’m including a list of winners from the Pig Roast as well as upcoming events for our club and where our donations have been going in 2008. Don’t forget our website at www.cwrclub.com and be sure to call me some evening with any questions or concerns you have about this fine organization. I do value you as a member and hope you each have a safe and happy holiday season.
‘Til next time,
Ron Sromek
CWRC President
715-785-7595
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| An update on some of CWRC’s 2008 Donations & Projects:
Senior Fishing Day on Kathryn Lake
Medford Fire Dept. Hunter Rescue System
Esadore Area Lake Association Pier Project
Kippenberg Creek Kids Annual Auction
Spring Perkinstown Trapper Education Workshop
ATV Safety Classes
Continuing Education Student Scholarships
Taylor County Youth Outdoor Expo
Big Rock Disabled Pheasant Hunt
Indianhead Action Agency Food Collection
Samoset Council Boy Scout Jamboree
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 “Thank you on behalf of the Ojibwa District Boy Scout Fall Camporee. We had a wonderful time using the facilities and grounds of the Chequamegon Wildlife & Recreation Club at the Perkinstown Winter Recreation Area this past weekend.
Our scouts participated in various activities such as learning the principles of Leave-No-Trace camping, tree identification, nature identification and using a blind trail and then reviewing the scene later to see the changes in the environment. We also appreciated your trapping program. It was very informative and showed why animal management is an important part of our area....”
“Thank you once again and we look forward to using your location again in the near future.”
Laurie Johnson, Ojibwa District Executive
Sept. 30, 2008
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| MARCH 2008 NEWSLETTER |
| Potty Pushing at its Best
The Second Annual CWRC Perkinstown Outhouse Race drew the crowds along with beautiful weather at last! This year’s event drew 12 teams from across central Wisconsin. The first place team was defending champs Eat Our Snow sponsored by JLW construction of Jump River. Outhouses were much lighter and more creative this year and we appreciate the hard work of the teams. It is not easy to complete this course! Volunteers helped set up the course, shovel snow, tend bar in the beer tent, make and serve food, register teams, sell raffle tickets and set-up and take down the large tent. Thank you to everyone who helped in any way! We are looking forward to next year’s race. Get complete results and race photos at www.cwrclub.com.
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| Membership Dues
It is that time of year again. Time to renew your club memberships. This past year, memberships increased to 133 people. Let people know what your organization does for sportsmen and sportswomen, disabled hunters, senior citizens and especially for youth. Membership dues are $75 per individual, $125 per married couple and $45 for youth 16 years or under. Applications are available on our website. Dues should be mailed to: CWRC, W11114 County Rd M Medford, WI 54451.
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| Trapper Workshop
The spring Trapper Ed Workshop is planned for April 4, 5 & 6 in Perkinstown. Pre-registration is required. If you are interested in attending this or the next trapper workshop scheduled for early October, please call Ron at (715) 785-7595 to get your name on the registration list. See club photos from this educational project online at www.cwrclub.com.
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| WILDLIFE TREE PACKS AVAILABLE
CWRC has purchased wildlife tree packs. There is a limited number which will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis at the annual meeting.
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| Club Secretary Position
The CWRC club secretary position is currently vacant needs to be filled. Gloria Carpenter took over these duties several years ago on a temporary basis and has done an excellent job keeping club records, handling mailings helping organize events and raffles and SO much more. The secretary receives a $1,200 per year salary. Please attend the annual meeting or contact Ron Sromek if you or someone you know would make a good candidate. (715) 785-7595
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| Becoming an Outdoors Woman - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED SINCE NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION
Interested in learning more about the outdoors? Try out activities like canoeing, dutch oven cooking, rifle shooting, fly casting and archery at this especially-for-women workshop. Watch the local paper for more information and to pre-register. CWRC is sponsoring mealtimes at this BOW Workshop that will take place on May 9 and 10 at Northwoods Archers clubhouse on Pirus Road. If you would like to help out with cooking, please call Rebecca at (715) 748-3974 or Holly at (715) 785-7595.
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| Senior Fishing Day will be on Saturday, August 2, 2008.
Pontoons and volunteers are needed for this event.
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| CWRC Scholarship Application
Every year, CWRC gives two scholarships to any member or member’s child continuing their education. To apply, simply write down the required information and mail it to CWRC, W11114 County Rd M, Medford, WI 54451. Scholarships are given after successful completion of at least one semester and proof of continuing enrollment. Applications are due by June 30, 2008.
Required information: Name of applicant, name of member, address, phone and educational institution.
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| DON'T MISS THE ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, April 12 at 8:00 p.m. Dot & Jerry’s in Gilman. Tree packets, prizes, snacks. PLEASE Plan to attend.
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| OCTOBER 2007 NEWSLETTER |
| Fall Raffle & Pig Roast
Gather friends and family for CWRC’s Annual Fall Pig Roast and Raffle drawing on November 17 at Dot & Jerry’s in Gilman. Enjoy Otis Gallett’s famous pork along with cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, dessert and all the trimmings. The cost for adults is $6.50, kids 6 to 12 yrs $4.00 and kids under 6 are free. Take part in raffles and drawings throughout the evening, including the $5,000 TEN GUN RAFFLE. Please get out and sell some tickets for your club. If we each sell at least two books, this fundraiser will be a success. We’ll see you at CWRC’s Fall Pig Roast!
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 Seniors Turn Out
Seventy senior citizens joined CWRC at Kathryn Lake for Senior Fun Day 2007! Thanks to the hard work of many volunteers, these wonderful outdoors men and women enjoyed a day of fishing, pontooning, and eating some good home cookin’.
Senior Fun Fishing Day 2007: Attendees enjoying some home-cookin’ under the new pavilion at Kathryn Lake, of which CWRC helped fund construction.
Click here to view more project photos.
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| ATV Safety Class
Your help is needed at the Perkinstown ATV Safety Class on October 13. Volunteers are especially asked to attend on this final day of class during the ATV driver’s course. If you have an ATV that can be used for class or have time to help out, you can get more information from Mark Carpenter at (715) 668-5636.
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| Scholarship Winners
At the July monthly meeting, two scholarship winners were announced. Congratulations to the recipients of CWRC’s $500 scholarships, Ann and Sarah Deml, daughters of CWRC members Steve and Patty Deml. Applications were mailed to each member and available at www.cwrclub.com. Five applications were received and the winners were chosen randomly by the CWRC board of directors.
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| AND THE WINNER IS...
The winner of the recent CWRC lawnmower raffle was Erik Sommer of Cadott. Congrats!
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| CWRC on Parade
Thank you to the volunteers who put their time and hardwork into the float for the Perkinstown and Gilman parades.
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| Raffle Tickets Enclosed
Please find your enclosed raffle tickets for CWRC’s upcoming Fall Raffle and Pig Roast. This is the club’s largest fundraiser and we rely on each member to make it a success. If each member sells only two books, we will break even on this drawing. If each member sells at least three books, we will gain the much needed dollars to continue to support youth outdoors programs and outdoor recreation projects. Please do your part! Tickets should be dropped off at the monthly meeting on November 10 or mailed to CWRC, W12596 County Rd M, Gilman, WI 54433 by November 10. Call Ron at (715) 785-7595 or Gloria at (715) 668-5636 for additional tickets. Please return unsold tickets, so that we can try to sell them at the event. Thank you for your help! See you on November 17 at the Roast!!
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| JUNE 2007 NEWSLETTER |
| Annual Meeting Wrap-Up
New club members present at the annual meeting on April 14 began to take their place helping out with CWRC projects. In addition to board member elections, many new ideas were discussed for projects and fundraisers. These included archery safety, Fall Raffle ideas, shelter construction at Perkinstown ballpark, donation of pheasants by Krug’s Game Bird Farm, women’s outdoors day, youth expo sponsorship and much more. Those in attendance had a chance to win one of several door prizes in addition to some raffles. For a copy of the annual meeting minutes, please contact Gloria.
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| Archery Safety Class
There is an interest in working with area clubs and organizing an archery safety class for young and inexperienced bow hunters. At this time, we are looking for individuals who may be interested in becoming certified instructors. For more information or to sign up, please call Tom Duell at (715) 255-9212.
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Senior Fishing Day
Senior Fun Day 2007 has been planned for August 4 at Kathryn Lake. This is a day filled with fishing and fun for our senior citizens. Pontoon boats are needed, but more so, volunteers are needed to help with lunch. If you know someone who might be interested in attending this event, please pass the word along. For more information, contact Gloria.
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| Fall Raffle Makeover
The date has been set for CWRC’s Annual Fall Raffle & Pig Roast. It is again on opening Saturday of deer season. It was decided at the Annual Meeting to hold a gun/cash raffle. The bids are out and we will be purchasing the tickets soon. Please help sell. We’ll need your help to make it a success!
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| Kippenburg Creek Kids Auction
KCK will hold their annual fundraising auction on Saturday, June 23. For more information, visit www.kippenburgcreekkids.com.
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 Northwoods Archers Youth Day & Open House
Northwoods Archers Youth Day & Open House is coming up on Saturday, June 9. This event showcases their newly improved paved trails funded impart by CWRC.
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| Memberships Available
There are still a handful of members who haven’t renewed their memberships for 2007-08. This not only makes them ineligible for club member benefits (i.e. voting, projects, prizes, etc.), but it makes room for new members. If you know of anyone who may be interested in joining, go to www.cwrclub.com for a membership application and club information.
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| CWRC Scholarship
Every year, CWRC gives two scholarships to any member or member’s child continuing their education. To apply, simply fill out this form and mail it to CWRC, W12596 County Rd M, Gilman, WI 54433. Scholarships are given after successful completion of at least one semester and proof of continuing enrollment. Applications are due by June 30, 2007. Download an application here.
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| MARCH 2007 NEWSLETTER |
Privy Pushers Turn Out
The First “Annual” Perkinstown Outhouse Race was a great event drawing 8 teams from across central Wisconsin. The first place team, Eat Our Snow sponsored by JLW construction of Jump River, completed the hilly course in 2:31. Each outhouse had unique characteristics from the materials used to construct it to the smell emitted as it raced by spectators. Runner’s up were Krug’s Northwoods Game Birds Flying Outhouse of Perkinstown and the Prettiest Potty Travelling Trophy went to the Ladies of the Loo sponsored by Utopia Day Spa of Medford. Volunteers helped set up the course, shovel snow, bar tend in the beer tent, make and serve food, run the kid’s games, register teams, sell raffle tickets and set-up and take down Bear Creek Canvas’ large tent. Thank you to everyone who helped in any way! We are looking forward to next year’s race on February 23, 2008. Get complete results and race photos at www.cwrclub.com.
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It is that time of year again. Time to renew your memberships. This past year, memberships increased by 9%. Our goal is to increase our membership by 15% in 2007. Help us achieve this goal! Let people know what your organization does for sportsmen and sportswomen, disabled hunters, senior citizens and especially for youth. Membership dues are $75 per individual, $125 per married couple and $45 for youth 16 years or under. Applications are available on our website. Dues should be mailed to: CWRC, W12596 County Rd M, Gilman, WI 54433.
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| ATV Safety Class
The spring ATV Safety Class will take place on May 7, 11 & 12. This is a cooperative program with TaylorMade ATV Club and has been very successful in the past. ATVs and volunteers are needed. If you can help with this event, call Mark at (715) 668-5636. Please note the fall class has been scheduled for October 8, 12 and 13.
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| Pheasant Release
Two hundred pheasants were recently purchased and released by CWRC. Half of the pheasants were sold to club at a very reasonable price and half were donated by Krug’s Northwoods Game Bird Farm. The release committee chose locations based on sutiable habitat. Though pheasants are not an established game species in northern Wisconsin, CWRC believes that there is value in viewing pheasants and potentially establishing a breeding population.
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| Banquet Wrap-Up
There was a great turn-out the CWRC’s Annual Banquet held on February 10. Only two member’s tickets were not utilized. Thank you to the raffle committee and the door prize committee for all their hard work and time put into making this event happen for the members. Thanks also to everyone who helped set-up, tear down and sell tickets on the night of the event. This is CWRC’s primary fundraising event and our way of saying thank you for supporting sportsmen and the future of outdoor recreation. At the annual meeting, ideas will be discussed on ways to improve the banquet for this coming year. Please don’t be afraid to let a board member know what you think.
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| Trapper Workshop
The spring Trapper Ed Workshop took place March 30, 31 and April 1 in Perkinstown. This class filled fast. If you are interested in attending the next trapper workshop, scheduled for early October, please call Rebecca at (715) 748-3974 to get your name on the registration list. Watch the club website for updates.
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| Don’t miss the Annual Meeting on April 14th! Make your vote count!
At Dot & Jerry’s in Gilman beginning at 8 pm. Door prizes will be given away to several lucky attendees and snacks will be provided. Your input is needed on the 2007 CWRC Project List. Please plan to attend.
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| SEPTEMBER 2006 NEWSLETTER |
| Fishing with Seniors
Fifty senior citizens attended Senior Fun Day 2006 at Kathryn Lake. The weather was beautiful! Plenty of pontoon boats and volunteers were on hand to escort folks on guided fishing excursions throughout the day. A hearty lunch of chicken and fish was enjoyed by all. Over 200 fish were filleted thanks to several persistent volunteers. Thank you to everyone who came out for the event and all those volunteers who donated time and pontoons to make this event possible.
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| Pershing Wildlife Area
CWRC recently joined efforts with Taylor County Sportsman’s Club to improve the management of Pershing State Wildlife Area. Board members attended several meetings asking questions directly to state wildlife biologists. Several key issues were on the docket including the sharp-tailed grouse management plan. CWRC has decided to pay for a portion of the cost of mowing hunter walker trails. We have also put forward funding for food plots within Pershing to benefit wildlife and to improve hunting. To find out more about this issue, please contact Mark Carpenter.
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| Outhouse Challenge
Have you heard the rumor? It’s true! CWRC is organizing a new winter fundraiser, the Perkinstown Outhouse Challenge on February 24, 2007 at the Perkinstown Winter Sports Area. This fundraiser has been modeled after the renowned outhouse races of Chatanika, Alaska. Teams consist of four pushers/pullers and one sitter. Racers must get their outhouse through the down and up hill course in the fastest time to take home the purse. Food, refreshments and games for the kids will all be available. This is the must see event of the winter, come on out and support your club! Please see attached flyer for rules and more information or call Ron at (715) 785-7595.
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Fall Raffle and Pig Roast
Fall and hunting season are just around the corner, as is our annual fall fundraiser. This event will once again be held at Tom & Jerry’s Ballroom in Gilman on November 18, the opening Saturday of gun deer season. Tickets have been included with this newsletter for the John Deere 500cc 4x4. Please offer them to friends and call if you need more. Remember, there are also a large number of cash prizes available. The ATV will be on display at the Gilman Fall Festival on September 10. Members taking the ATV to parades and festivals is a great way to sell tickets and we really appreciate the help. Contact any board member if you have an opportunity to take the ATV to a social event. Volunteers will be needed at the pig roast to work the raffle tables and to sell tickets on walk-around items as well as paddles. Please attend the September meeting to plan or to provide your input. We need your help to make this event and raffle a success!
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| A note on youth...
There are several events happening this fall to help get youth into the outdoors. The first is the 4th Annual Little Hills Youth Day. This event will be held September 30 and October 1st. They will need a few volunteers with good dogs, but more importantly, they’ll need youth! CWRC is helping sponsor this event with a monetary contribution. Contact Dave or Amanda Oberle at (715) 447-8301. Second, Wisconsin is holding a youth deer hunt on the weekend of October 7. This means that youth between ages 12 and 16 with hunter’s safety have an early chance to bag a deer. Please check WiDNR deer hunting regulations for more information.
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| Scholarships Awarded
Every year, CWRC gives two scholarships to any member or member’s child continuing their education. A random selection process determines the winners. Thank you to those who applied. Congratulations to Anthony Janicki and Dustin Schauer, the 2006 recipients.
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| KCK Auction Update
Board members recently attended the annual Kippenberg Creek Kids auction held June 24 in Gleason. A Henry Goldenboy lever action .22 engraved with the Kippenberg Creek Kids logo and donated by CWRC, went to the highest bidder for $350. CWRC purchased a number of items to use for raffles and door prizes at upcoming events. This auction is held to raise funds for terminally ill and disabled children to experience the outdoors. For more information, please visit kippenbergcreekkids.com.
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| ATV Class
The fall ATV Safety Class will be on October 9, 13 & 14. Once again, this event will be held in cooperation with TaylorMade ATV Club and we need volunteers. Anyone who can help by guiding riders along the test course or providing an ATV are asked to contact Mark Carpenter at (715) 668-5636.
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| Club Pride
There was a great showing at the Gilman Parade on September 10th! Thank you Otis & Deb Gallett for all your hard work in putting a great CWRC float together.
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