OLD COLONY SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Monday January 9, 2012 – Monthly Meeting Report

Next General Meeting: Monday, February 7, 2012 - 7:00 PM

The January monthly meeting opened with the pledge of Allegiance to the flag and a moment of silence for our troops. Mike DelRosso sends well wishes for a Happy New Year to all. Over 40 members were present.
MEMBERSHIP: Herb Pitts presented 13 applicants for membership. All applicants were accepted and welcomed to the club. The two membership raffles were pulled by Brittany McCarron, the 50/50 winner is Mark Hayes, and the life membership raffle ticket pulled goes to David Evans. Congratulations to you both! And new member Don Shotz won the monthly meeting 50/50.
SECRETARY REPORT: Stephanie read the secretaries report from the December meeting, and the report was accepted by the membership.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Chuck Climer reported on the financials for December. Report was accepted and has been posted.
ESP COMMITTEE: Ron Hawkins spoke to our status with the DEP. Testing of ground water depths show we are well below levels and the next step the hydro geo analysis…which way the water is running, is next. We are also awaiting results of the soil assessment, next report in January 16. All looks good and Ron seems pleases with the work from Energy and Environment Solutions.
PISTOL: Hawkman further reporting that the gallery pistol team is shooting great, they have a 8 -3 record. Anyone interested in shooting gallery pistol should see any team members for upcoming schedule on Thursday nights, many of the team practice on Sunday mornings. They have club guns available.
RIFLE: Geo. Wilson reporting that Gallery Rifle is going well they are looking for some new shooters. They shoot at home this Tuesday, indoors with a light caliber category, so come down and have some fun with your .22. The winter 200 yard matches are going very well they are getting a great turnout on Sundays and shooting til dusk!
JUNIOR RIFLE: The Junior rifle program is going well. The Juniors shoot Saturday mornings starting at 9:30.Juniro shooter Josh Dougherty has received the Distinguished Expert Award, congratulations Josh.
BLACK POWDER: Bill Earl reporting of a Fish and Game shoot on Jan. 28, check board for details.
ARCHERY: Archers meet Friday nights 6:30 in the downstairs range, they have club bows available.
SHOTGUN: Shotgunners, Trap, Skeet and 5-Stand welcomes new members, they shoot Wednesday, Sat and Sunday. Club guns are available.
The Massachusetts Junior Conservation Camp (MSJCC) is a two week experience allowing youth to develop skills and confidence that will last a lifetime. The Massachusetts Sportsmen’s Junior Conservation Camp program is open to boys and girls aged 13 to 17. During the month of January, applications for the 2 OCSA Club Sponsorships will be accepted for OCSA Members Only. If the sponsorships are not filled by OCSA members, then on February 1, 2012, applications will be opened to the Boys & Girl Scouts. Applications will then be considered in the order in which they are received. No repeat campers will be accepted per MSJCC rules.
For more information & to download the application visit the MSJCC Web Site: http://juniorconservationcamp.org/ fill it out and send it to:
Old Colony Sportsmen's Association
P.O. Box 523 Pembroke, MA 02359
Attention: Mrs. Cobbett
For further info please visit the Camp's Web Site at:
MSJCC Web Site: http://juniorconservationcamp.org/
If you have any questions: Contact Mrs. Cobbett at dcobbett@old-colony.org

NEW BUSINESS: COMEDY NIGHT tickets are on sale, see Niki, Stef or Mike. $20. Includes buffet dinner, and 3 comedians, Dinner 6:30-8:00, show at 8:30.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Submitted by,
Stephanie Turnbull
Secretary