Calendar:

September 14 - Annual Franklin County Federation of Fish & Game Clubs Meeting at Deer Valley Trails – Dinner at 6PM/ Meeting at 7 PM ALL MEMBERS WELCOME

September 20, 22 & 27 – SLPD 8AM – 4PM

October 5 – Board Meeting 7PM

October 6 – All members meeting 7PM

October 7 – Pot Luck Dinner

Monday Nights – Sporterifle – 4 to 7PM

Tuesday Nights – Pistol Shooting – 4 to 7 PM

Wednesday Nights – Boy Scouts of America - 6:30 PM

Secretary Report:What a busy month August was. Another BIG thank you to all who helped the 10 gun raffle to be successful. What a surprise at the regular meeting to have a deer walking on the lawn. Hunting seasons are upon us. Please be safe.

Welcome our new members: Robert Lakstigala, Dan Tromblee, Robert Meyer, Hiram Oliversa, and Thomas Graham.

Archery: We are in the process of setting up an archery shooting program for our members. Full details to come later. If you would like to give input, please contact Ken Casler at casler493@gmail.com.

Trudeau Big Buck Contest: A chairman is needed. This is a small event and once it is set up, very easy to administer. Please contact Jim Jones if you are interested. This is one of the oldest events for our club. Please be the one to step up to keep it alive.

10 Gun Raffle: And the Winners are:

• Henry “Evil Roy” .22 Lever Oct Barrel - Mike Trombley, Morrisonville
• Remington 870 Express 12 Ga pump - Larry Moussew, Plattsburgh
• Marlin XT .22 WMR MVSR bolt - Rich Goodwin, Nanuet, NY
• Mossberg 500 Sper Bantam 20 ga pump - Charles Golluscio, Saranac Lake
• CVA Accura V2 SS 50 Cal Muleloader - Gene Garcia, Saranac Lake
• TC .308 Bolt w/scope camp - Carl Garrand, Moria
• Ruger American Rifle .243 bolt - Robin Sweeney, Gouvenour
• Savage Model 93 SS .17 HMR bolt - Jim Mussaw, Plattsburgh
• Savage Stevens model 555 O/U 12 ga - Bob Scully, Peru
• Henry 45-70 Gvt Lever Action - Tom Carr
• $200.00 Cash - Nancy Grimone, Saranac Lake

The two lucky 50/50 winners were Brett Rousell and Debbie Young. The Chinese Auction winners were Gretchen Murphy, Dean Everritt, Gene Mari, Justin Bushy, Kevin Walker and Peg Hartman.

I want to sincerely thank everyone who assisted in making this a successful event. The event raised a little over $6000.00. These funds pay the major expenses for keeping the facilities open.

POT LUCK COMING BACK TO THE CLUB:Beginning October 7, 2016 our club will re-start a long lost tradition of the POT LUCK SUPPER. We are doing this in the hopes of revitalizing what our club is all about, camaraderie and sharing with our members and guests. Our common interests can easily overflow into a once a month get together where we can share food and information. Okay, maybe some wine or beer too! LOL

What are we asking you do? First, please make a point to attend the event, without you we are losing out. Second, bring a dish to share. Ideas for you to bring, include main dishes, stews, vegetables, bread, rolls and/or desert. If you like, bring your favorite wine or beer. I suggest you make dishes that would normally serve your own family. We should have plenty to go around.

The club will provide plates, utensils, napkins, coffee, and other non-alcoholic drinks. In addition we will have a very short presentation of on goings at the club and what our future will bring. It will be a good evening and we look forward to seeing you.

When: October 7
Where: Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club
Times: 6 PM Arrival and pre-dinner socializing
7 PM Pot Luck Dinner
8 PM Club Information

For more information please call Ralf Hartmann @ 518-420-2424 or email @ defrazzleheim@gmail.com

Sporterifle: Monday nights 4:00 till all have shot. This is an offhand .22 rifle, 50 foot shooting event. Costs $3.00 per person, we supply the targets. All levels of shooters are welcome; you do not have to be part of the official “team”. This is a great way to hone your shooting skills. Season runs from early September to early March so stop by anytime; it is not mandatory to come each week. For more information please contact Charlie Marshall at loonsongpsalteries@gmail.com.

Pistol Shooting: Watch the web page for more info. Begins September 13.

Important Contact Info:

President – Cecilia Martin - crwm01@yahoo.com - 518 201 4009
Vice President – Jimmy Jones - india31@roadrunner.com - 518 891 4586
Treasurer – Ralf Hartmann - defrazzleheim@gmail.com - 518 420 2424
Secretary – Theresa Trudell - ttrudell@roadrunner.com - 518 891 4505
Membership – Claude Premo - wb2ydt@roadrunner.com - 518 891 3580
Board Member - Walt Kellam - wkellam@adelphia.net - 518 523 6736
Board Member - Dan Ruchkin - druchkin@aya.yale.edu - 518 891 0531
Board Member - Al Fuller - No e-mail - 518 201 4018
Board Member – Leon Fredericks - fredericks@adelphia.net - 518 523 1174
Board Member- Wayne Granish - wayneg32@gmail.com - 518 891 2082
Board Member - John Skiff - linjohn2@verizon.net - 518 891 4203