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!

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.

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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.

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.

The winner of the recent CWRC lawnmower raffle was Erik Sommer of Cadott. Congrats!

Thank you to the volunteers who put their time and hardwork into the float for the Perkinstown and Gilman parades.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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!

KCK will hold their annual fundraising auction on Saturday, June 23. For more information, visit www.kippenburgcreekkids.com.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.