OLD COLONY SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Monday, February 1, 2010 – General Meeting Report

Next General Meeting: Monday, March 1, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Next Board of Directors Meeting: Monday, February 22, 2010 - 7:30 PM

The OCSA February Monthly 2010 Meeting was called to order by President Dick Curtis at 8:00 PM.

Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence in honor of all the men and woman in the armed services around the world.

SECRETARY REPORT: Stephanie Turnbull, summarized the Jan 4th meeting report. The report was accepted by the Membership.

TREASURER’S REPORT: No report was made due to the consolidation of accounts and banks, full report to follow.

MEMBERSHIP: Herb Pitts presented 15 new applicants for membership. All new members were approved and welcomed.

HOUSE COMMITTEE: Art Fitzgerald reported that the oil burner has had a tune up.
RANGE COMMITTEE: No Report taking the cold months off

PISTOL: Ron Hawkins reporting the pistol team is shooting well with a 8-6 record. They had some good shooting this week and beat the #1 team, Sharon. The pistol team meets Thursdays at 7pm. New members should come to home or open Thursday to check it out.
The team is raffling a target pistol, a SW Model 52-2 .38 Special Semi-Automatic, only 200 tickets will be sold at 10.00 each.

GALLERY RIFLE: New members are welcome on Tuesdays to check out indoor rifle, they shoot 3 positions and a light rifle category. Check the rifle board for schedule.

WINTER RIFLE: Winter Matches are ongoing on the 200 yd range. Matches are open to anyone, there are multiple categories. Come down on Sundays and check it out.
Reminder that folks wanting to hang targets should wait on the shooting house.

JR. RIFLE: George Wilson reporting that Jr. Rifle is shooting with a dozen or so kids per week. Bring the kids, bring the grandkids. They meet Saturday mornings 9:30- 12:00.

STEELERS: No report
ARCHERY: No report

BLACK POWDER: Bill Earl reporting on some upcoming events. February 14, New Bedford; March 7, Auburn; March 14, Old Colony; March 21, Tiverton, RI. For info on events contact Bill Earl 781-383-0248.

SHOTGUN: Fred Briggs reporting that they were able to get the Ham Shoot off, it went well and they had a good turnout. They are hosting a High All Around Shoot this Sunday, 2/7, 8 position payout, $25.00/100 targets.

GOAL: Derryl Corbett is accepting applications for sponsorship by the club for two youth to attend Mass Jr. Conservation Camp this summer. See website for more information.

PLYMOUTH COUNTY / MASS WILDLIFE NEWS: A few notes from Bob Gosselin; The Norfolk County League has a new president Gary Davis. Saltwater fishing registration is available online, no fee. Winter Black Duck tagging is going on. New England Cottontails are going on the endangered species list, news to follow. Otis hunt went well, 54 deer. Ongoing Bobcat hunting, no limits. Hunter Ed. needing teachers in the southeast and they will be offering a trapping course in the spring.

NEW BUSINESS; It was brought to club attention that water dripping off the shooting line is freezing and causing a hazard. A proposal was made and approved to purchase and install a gutter.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:46 PM.

Submitted by,

Stephanie Turnbull
Secretary