President s Corner. Points of Interest to Members

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1 Volume 48 February 2019 Issue 10 President s Corner Well, it has FINALLY happened.we have satisfied the County and they HAVE APPROVED our request for subdivision of three 3- acre building lots on the Welcome property!!! All that remains for us to do is to post the Forest Conservation area with supplied signs and get SELLING! The sale of even one of these lots will springboard our club into the act of seeking a zoning change to allow us to shoot on the property, improve the property and pursue a structure onsite also!! PLEASE let me know of anyone that may be interested in one or more lots! This is usually a slow time of the year for us, what with membership renewal just starting and such so, not much else going on (until we sell a lot!). We have great plans for this year to get us moving back to the large active group we once were. Please keep the recovery of Allan Harper (stroke) in your thoughts and prayers. Keep the faith! Sincerely, Frank Points of Interest to Members Welcome Property Subdivision APPROVED!! The County has signed-off and approved our request for three 3-acre lots to be cut-out of our Welcome Property. There are now three 3-acre lots bordering on Gunston Rd. near the Gunston Rd. back entrance to our property that are now available for sale to our membership at a reduced price. After 60 days (from Feb 1, 2019), the lots will be made available to the public for sale at a higher cost. We are working with our lawyer to prepare a covenants document to protect the Club and Club property so that any buyer is aware of our intended current/future sportsman related uses of the property and that they have no recourse against these current/future uses. Sales to members are planned to be conducted through a lawyer instead of a realtor. This direction is intended to save both parties on sales-related fees and costs. Please contact Frank Fruh or any Board member for more information or to relay contact information about any other interested parties Membership Renewal Membership renewal has opened for Regular Membership renewal is $175 and Associate Membership renewal is $325. Please complete the form in this issue and include payment in full, check or money order, payable to St. Charles Sportsman's Club or SCSC. Mail it to the address on the form or bring it to the Membership Meeting. If your NRA information on file is no longer current, go to the SCSC webpage, stcharlessc.com, and use the link to the NRA to get a discounted membership renewal rate, provide the updated information and include a copy of your new NRA membership card. 1

2 St. Charles Sportsman s Club Officers and Points of Contact BOARD OF DIRECTORS President... Frank Fruh c: fruh@comcast.net 1st Vice President... Paul Goodwin c: preldor@comcast.net 2nd Vice President... Robert Douglas rmdtruck1968@verizon.net Secretary... Kendra McCourt KendraMcCourt@gmail.com Treasurer... Chuck Zublic scsc.treasurer.2018@gmail.com Publicity... Julie Morimoto julie_morimoto@yahoo.com Huntsmaster... Clay Starner claystarner@gmail.com Ways & Means... John Estevez jvezz3960@yahoo.com DIRECTORS AT LARGE Conservation... Mike Klein kleinsinbaden@gmail.com Property... Dave George dc_george@comcast.net Wildlife... Brian Malpasso bmalpasso@yahoo.com COMMITTEES/POINTS OF CONTACT Indoor Range Phone Indoor Range... Robert Douglas rmdtruck1968@verizon.net Junior Rifle... Matthew Noe matt_no@yahoo.com Michelle Klein kleinsinbaden@gmail.com Land Development... Paul Goodwin c: preldor@comcast.net Membership... Dave George dc_george@comcast.net Mountain Property... Tony Malpasso tmalpasso@aol.com Recoil Editor... Julie Morimoto julie_morimoto@yahoo.com Shotgun... Frank Fruh c: fruh@comcast.com Special Events... Michelle Klein kleinsinbaden@gmail.com Web Master... Tony Barnett centerfire@aol.com Charles County Sheriff Non-Emergency DNR Poaching/Hunting Related Incidents MIDDLETON HALL 4045 Renner Road, Waldorf, MD / Fax: Kendal Selby, Manager 2

3 $1,000 Cash Prize Raffle Get your $1,000 Cash Prize Raffle Tickets! Checks can be made out to St. Charles Sportsman's Club, (please include the word "RAFFLE" on your check). If you want your ticket stubs, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope. If you want a photocopy, one can be sent to your address. Thanks for your support! Well Wishes for Allen Harper Allen Harper has been transferred to the Sagepoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located at La Plata Rd, La Plata, MD The phone number there is: The link for the facility is: Allen is in room A Tuesday Rally and Lobby Day, February 10 On Tuesday, February 10, your NRA-ILA, along with Maryland Shall Issue, the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, and the Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association, will be holding the second annual "2A Tuesday. As a rally and lobby day, 2A Tuesday is an opportunity for Maryland Second Amendment supporters to meet with their legislators and introduce themselves to the newly elected Delegates and Senators serving their first term in Annapolis. In the last two years, Maryland citizens have come to Annapolis in record numbers to defend their Second Amendment rights, and it is critical that we continue that trend. Information link: Special Event with The Well Armed Woman, January 27, Middleton Hall Indoor Range Club Members were invited to meet the members of the Southern Maryland chapter of "The Well Armed Woman" on January 27, The aim of The Well Armed Woman is to educate, equip, and empower female gun owners. St. Charles Sportsman s Club, Inc. Membership Meeting Minutes Wednesday January 2, 2019 President Frank Fruh called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present were Robert Douglas, John Estevez, Julie Morimoto, David George, Clay Starner, Chuck Zublic and Kendra McCourt. 2nd Vice President Has not been downstairs to the range to collect any guest fees Secretary Report motion was made to accept minutes from December as published in the Recoil with the correction from the Riskin s Treasure submitted by Treasure. Motion was made and accepted for the treasurer report; there was 1 oppossed vote. Mr Winters questioned about the sheriff s department funds and how the funds are dispersed. Wildlife Report Rockfish are biting on the edge of the bay. Bow Season until 31 Jan Membership / Property 3 applications incoming and upcoming for the February meeting. Huntsmaster 2 Bucks shot on the property and 7 antler-less deer. Lots of deer on property. Winter Turkey Season. A person approached Frank regarding trapping coyotes on the Welcome property; it was agreed that they could, provided they were members of the club. Ways and Means Last raffle were fairly successful. New raffle started. This is a cash prize of $1000 with a total of 500 tickets being sold at 4 for $20 Old Business Progress on the lot: The County has bounced back the plats for the lots once again. Frank Fruh hand delivered all updated documents on the 28th of December to expedite through the County process. It was stated hopefully in less than 30 days to full approval. Lots will be offered first to club members then it will be opened to the public Hall update: No new updates still actively pursuing the sale of the hall. The hall did set an income record 57% over 2017 Ed Winters requested information regarding an event at the hall on Thanksgiving. This was discussed; the event was held by LifeStyles of Southern Maryland. S&K received their regular hall rental fee. Sanners Lake land owner passed away; the club has stated that they have a handshake agreement to continue operating Good and Welfare Alan Harper had 2 strokes and was in hospital. Motion made to send flowers from the club to him Meeting was adjourned at 8:02pm Respectfully submitted: Kendra McCourt, Secretary 3

4 St. Charles Sportsman s Club, Inc. Board Meeting Synopsis Wednesday, January 16, 2019 The SCSC board meeting took place on 16 January 2019 and was started at 7:11 pm. Present were Frank Fruh President; Robert Douglas 2nd Vice President; John Estevez Ways and Means; Clay Starner Huntmaster; Brian Malpasso At Large Wildlife; Dave George Property/Membership; Mike Klein Conservation; Kendra McCourt Secretary. Secretary motion made to approve minutes in the Recoil motion was approved. Wild Life Everything is currently frozen Huntsmaster 7 antler-less deer and 2 bucks have been taken on the Welcome Property Membership received 2 new applications that were presented and motion made to accept and present at the next meeting. Way and Means Raffle tickets are for sale Junior Raffle NFRA grant has been submitted Subdivision of lots is still proceeding. For all practical purposes the subdivision has been approved. SCSC will need to post forest conservation signs along the boundary. We will need a work crew to install them. There is still 1 interested party. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01pm Respectfully submitted Kendra McCourt Treasurer s Report Chuck Zublic Per our by-laws, funds collected from committee activities shall be turned in to the treasurer within 30 days of the event. Event paperwork must include a list of participants, their SCSC member number (or other affiliated club membership number), the amount paid, and the total income. The committee financial report must also include a detailed, itemized listing of all expenses, and must include receipts. Reimbursement will not be paid without supporting paperwork. SCSC Web Site Tony Barnett The annual club activities calendar can be viewed on our web site, stcharlessc.com. Contact Tony if you have any questions, comments or suggestions on our site. The club newsletter, Recoil, is available in the member section of the web site from January 2002 to the present. The latest Recoil is generally posted to the web site the weekend before the monthly meeting. Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to download, read, and print the Recoil. Current Committee Activities Junior Rifle Matthew Noe/Michelle Klein SCSC Junior Rifle runs on the first Sunday of every month between 1 pm and 3 pm. This free program focuses on safety and marksmanship. Ear/eye protection, ammunition and a.22lr rifle are provided. Instructor Matt Noe encourages monthly attendance so shooters can build their marksmanship skills and progress through shooting positions and ranks. We are open to the public, but require the presence of an adult guardian during the training time. Find photos, news and informational updates on our Facebook page: "Saint Charles Sportsmans Club Junior Rifle". Huntsmaster Clay Starner So far this season, (7) Antlerless deer and (2) Bucks have been harvested from the Welcome Property. The weather wasn't been very cooperative when the weekends were here in January. The lake and ponds on the property are always a good place for some fishing, when there isn't a skim of ice on them! I hope everyone's deer season was a successful one! Please get your Harvest Reports to me by 15 February 2019 so I can prepare the Huntsmaster Awards for the Annual Meeting in April. Include Date of harvest, type of animal harvested, total number of points on the buck(s), Inside Spread of the buck(s), field dressed weight and the Confirmation Number of each animal harvested. You can send the Harvest Report to my claystarner@gmail.com. Membership Dave George Membership Numbers as of 1/20/19 Regular 162 Associate 3 Life 28 Honorary 14 Total 207 Applicants approved by the SCSC Board Applicant Sponsor Edward Bartsch Paul Goodwin Jeff Wohlgemuth Paul Goodwin Address Occasional communications are conducted via . Please notify the Membership Chairman of any change in address: dc_george@comcast.net NRA Membership Per SCSC bylaws the club must maintain 100% membership in the NRA so please keep your membership current. Upon renewal please advise the Membership Chairman of your new NRA expiration date. SCSC is now an NRA recruiter offering discounts to those who join / renew membership.and our club receives a commission. Please contact the membership chairman or go to the SCSC webpage and use the link to the NRA: stcharlessc.com 4

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6 Calendar Of Events February 2019 Membership Meeting February 6 7:00 PM Social Hour 6:00pm Board Meeting February 20 7:00 PM Indoor Range Reserved for Club Members February 2 10:00 AM 1:00 PM February 6 2:00 PM 6:00 PM February 9 10:00 AM 1:00 PM February 13 2:00 PM 9:00 PM February 16 10:00 AM 1:00 PM February 20 2:00 PM 9:00 PM February 23 10:00 AM 1:00 PM February 27 2:00 PM 9:00 PM Indoor Range Reserved for Jr Rifle February 3 1:00 PM Indoor Range Reserved for Sherriff Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Wednesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Membership Meeting March 6 7:00 PM Social Hour 6:00pm March 2019 Board Meeting March 20 7:00 PM Indoor Range Reserved for Club Members March 2 10:00 AM 1:00 PM March 6 2:00 PM 6:00 PM March 9 10:00 AM 1:00 PM March 13 2:00 PM 9:00 PM March 16 10:00 AM 1:00 PM March 20 2:00 PM 9:00 PM March 23 10:00 AM 1:00 PM March 27 2:00 PM 9:00 PM Indoor Range Reserved for Jr Rifle March 3 1:00 PM Indoor Range Reserved for Sherriff Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Wednesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 AM 1:00 PM 6

7 ST. CHARLES SPORTSMAN'S CLUB, INC 4045 Renner Road, Waldorf, MD / Attn: Membership Renewal MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL APPLICATION / (Waiver, Hold Harmless and Release Form) To avoid late fees dues must be paid no later than Wednesday, March 6, Any dues payment received after this date is subject to a $25 monthly late fee. Regular Membership renewal is $175 and Associate Membership renewal is $325 plus late fees. Please complete this form and include payment in full using a check or money order payable to St. Charles Sportsman's Club or SCSC, then return to the address above. If your NRA information on file is no longer current, please provide the updated information below and include a copy of your new NRA membership card. SCSC members must maintain current membership in the NRA. SCSC membership cards will NOT be issued if NRA information is not current. Note: Please use the SCSC website to save money and renew your NRA membership. Check if NRA Life Member NRA #: NRA Expiration Date: Name: Street Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Home Phone: Work/Cell Ph: Occupation: Address Membership is a family membership. Are you married? No: Yes: Spouse s Name: Please Check Appropriate Box and Remit Dues as Indicated: (If payment not received by May 1, 2019 membership will be cancelled) REGULAR MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Enclose a Check for $175 (Thru March 6 th ) Enclose a Check for $325 (Thru March 6 th ) Enclose a Check for $200 (From March 7 th - April 3 rd ) Enclose a Check for $350 (From March 7 th - April 3 rd ) Enclose a Check for $225 (From April 4 th - May 1 st ) Enclose a Check for $375 (From April 4 th - May 1 st ) Note: Associates may upgrade to Regular by paying an additional $100. Waiver, Hold Harmless and Release: In consideration for the use of SCSC owned or leased property, or participation in Club activities, I agree to the terms of this document. 1. I acknowledge that there are always risks involving physical activities and acknowledge that there is always the risk involving the use of firearms, crossbows, archery or other equipment. While SCSC strives to have a safe environment, the Club cannot guarantee total safety. 2. I understand that if there is an accident involving property damage or personal injury involving me, I will assume all responsibility and liability. 3. I hereby waive and release SCSC, its officers, directors, employees and agents from any and all costs, liabilities, expenses and judgments including attorney s fees and court costs arising out of my participation in Club activities. 4. Furthermore, I agree to indemnify SCSC, its officers, directors, employees and agents from all claims made by me or any action brought on behalf of me or by others including but not limited to spouse, children, other family members, guardians, holders of your powers of attorney, etc. 5. It is understood that if a member or guest of this Club causes an injury to another s person or property, that person causing the injury can be held liable. 6. As a SCSC member, I understand I am executing this agreement on behalf of all included in the Family Membership as defined in the SCSC by-laws. I hereby certify by my signature hereon that I have never been convicted of a felony or any offense involving the use of firearms and have never had any hunting or fishing privileges suspended, except as explained on the attached sheet. I realize that any revelation of such conviction or suspension may result in my being expelled from the Club. I further agree to adhere to the St.Charles Sportsman's Club Pledge, the By-laws, the Club Code of Ethics and the Waiver, Hold Harmless and Release. PLEASE SIGN FORM - (If NOT Renewing SCSC Membership Please Check Box Below) Signature of Member (Signature Required) Date DO NOT RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP - I HEREBY RESIGN FROM THE CLUB (SCSC) I have enclosed my gate key (if one issued) and any other Club property obtained while a member of SCSC. I further understand that I have relinquished all rights and privileges of membership in the St. Charles Sportsman's Club and will not use the facilities except as a guest of a current member or while participating in a function open to the public. As a Regular member, I understand that for me to return to the club at a later date and only pay the current dues amount, I must resign in good standing prior to the close of business of the May Membership meeting else I must rejoin as a new member. 7

8 RECOIL 4045 Renner Road Waldorf, Maryland stcharlessc.com Attend the Membership Meeting Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Middleton Hall, 7:00 PM Social Hour, 6:00 PM Three Lots Approved For Sale at the Welcome Property Contact President Frank Fruh or any Board Member if you are interested in purchasing a lot. $1,000 Cash Prize Raffle See John Estevez to sell or purchase tickets. Tickets are $5 each Membership Renewal Form enclosed 8