GCF&G ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 2016 ARE DUE 0N 12/31/15.
YOUR RENEWAL DUES FOR 2016 CAN BEEN PAID STARTING ON 10/01/15.
A RENEWAL FORM WILL BE MAILED OUT FIRST CLASS TO EACH
GCF&G MEMBER IN SEPTEMBER. PLEASE MAKE A NOTE….
PRESIDENT’S COLUMN
Another New Member Day has come
and gone. I am always amazed at the
awesome turnout that we consistently
have of folks that want to be part of our
club.
It is a living testimony to how we are
viewed in our community, but the thing
that makes that happen is our awesome
members.
It’s a natural thing that we talk about
the things that mean the most to us and
by our consistent turnout…… Well enough
said. You all are great!
There is however a measure of responsibility that goes with that. When we have
new folks that become a part of what we
do, we as experienced members need to
make ourselves available to help the new
members.
Answer questions and encourage participation. We hear many times that folks
don’t come out to many of our activities
because they don’t know what they need
to do or “I would like to participate, but I
don’t know who to ask or talk to”.
This should never happen! We have
activities going all the time, let’s help our
new members find their place.
One of the best ways I can think of is
simply make it a priority to come to a
meeting!
Meet others, see who the chairman of
your interest group is and talk to them. We
are off and running to a great year!
Read your ground rules, practice safety
and participate in your club!
— Greg Beasley
(937)-750-2398
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
The women’s next monthly meeting will
be at House of Thai on Seajay Dr. in Beavercreek on February 4th at 6:30 PM.
Euchre resumed in January and is always the third Saturday. Doors open at 6
PM, cards start at 7 PM. This event is
open to the public, you need not be a
members to join the activity.
Cost is $6 per person and includes the
12 GUN GIVEAWAY
MONTHLY WINNER
The winning ticket number for the
January drawing was # 0279.
The lucky winner was
David Miller of Middletown, Ohio.
Congratulations go out to David!
The Line Formed Early - Eager new member applicants began lining up early on Sunday, January 18th, with hopes of being accepted as part of this year’s group of Newbies.
The club accepted 158 New Members during the three hour long open enrollment process. New Members can pickup their 2015 Membership packages at monthly meetings
beginning with the March Meeting. (Fish & Game Photo by Toni Dobbs).
entrée, cash and door prizes.
D.O.W. OPEN HOUSE
The Division of Wildlife Open House will
be held in the GCF&G clubhouse on Saturday, March 7th, 2015 from noon until 3 PM.
Sportsmen don’t miss this annual event.
Your input is important. Preview changes in
fishing & hunting regulations.
HELP WANTED
(PART-TIME CARETAKER)
We are looking to hire a part-time
caretaker. All applicants are required to
be a current GCF&G member in good
standing. They should also be very focused, organized and versatile.
Some knowledge of farm / lawn care
tools and equipment is also a must. If you
like animals, the outdoors and people, this
part-time May - August position could be
for you. The duties will vary slightly.
For an application and more information including salary and a list of duties
contact Ken Mitch at (937) 372-8261 or
contact Greg Beasley at any Membership
Meeting to obtain an application.
All applications must be submitted
prior to April 1st in order to be considered.
Give the Division your thoughts about
any possible changes for 2015 - 2016.
Some interesting rule changes are in
the works, including some that you might
like to see and maybe some that you
might not want to see.
A VERY IMPORTANT
WINTER WEATHER NOTICE!
The arrival of winter weather brings with it
the realistic possibility that events at the club
could be affected by hazardous winter
weather conditions. Since January 1st, 2000
we have used the following weather policy:
If Greene County has declared a
level 1 or higher snow emergency and
is listed as such in TV, radio, and
news broadcasts at 3 pm the day of
any board or membership meeting,
that meeting will be postponed and
rescheduled to the same day and time
the following week unless otherwise
indicated.
Common sense should always be used
when deciding whether or not to attend any
club activity during inclement weather. To
further determine the status of other scheduled events at the club contact the chairperson in charge of that activity or refer to our
website at www.gcfng.com.
Greene County Fish & Game
ASSOCIATION
CLUB IS LOCATED AT: 1538 UNION RD., XENIA, OHIO
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX # 64, XENIA, OHIO 45385
FEBRUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER
Visit our Website @ WWW.GCFNG.COM
President: Greg Beasley
(937) 750 - 2398
Club House: (937) 372 - 8261
ABSOLUTELY NO GUESTS ARE PERMITTED TO HUNT OR FISH WITHOUT EXPRESSED WRITTEN
CONSENT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THESE PRIVILEGES ARE RESERVED FOR
OUR MEMBERS, THEIR SPOUSES, MINOR CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN! THANK YOU.
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FISH FRY TICKETS
ON SALE NOW!
Tickets for the 2015 Fish Fry on Tuesday, May 12th are available now and they
are going fast. So get yours now!
Admission is $8 per person and tickets
are available now from all the usual club
sources; Greg Beasley, Ed Rauch and of
course “Tater” in the kitchen. Doors will
open at 5 PM, serving will begin at 6 PM
This year’s menu includes; French
Fries, Onion Rings, Cole Slaw, Green
Beans, Dinner Rolls, Beverage, Dessert,
and all the Fish You Can Eat!
NEW MEMBER MATTERS….
New member day was a success! The
club took in 158 new members. For all the
new members, the best line on getting
work hours is to look at the calendar and
see what you want to work.
Maybe try something you don’t normally do and see what it is all about while
you’re helping! www.gcfng.com is your
lifeline; all the club news will be there.
Every month I post the hours worked
and the meetings attended at the clubhouse. I also post them online at the web
address listed just below in the gray box.
Take a look at the sheet and make
sure that I have your meetings and work
hour accounted for. It’s up to you the
Members to ensure the data is correct.
Meetings are the second Tuesday of
every month at 8 PM, except for the month
of May, when no meeting is held because
of the Annual Fish Fry.
I hope to see a lot of you at the February 10th meeting! The sign up sheet will be
on the table in the back of the room.
You need to sign into (2) meetings to
complete that part of your membership
obligation. You new member packets
should be available for pickup at the March
10th meeting.
It’s never too soon to get your hours in,
so start looking for those opportunities now!
If you complete your hours and attend (2)
meetings by the end of the Greene County
Fair, your name will be put in a hat and we
will draw one name out and award them by
paying their dues for next year!
So get here early and often so you can
take advantage of the drawing……..
You never know; you may just win!
— Brad Sabo
New Member Chairman
2015 DATES TO REMEMBER
BLACK POWDER EGG SHOOT - 2/1.
ARCHERY ORG. MEETING -2/7.
COWBOY ACTION SHOOT - 3/1.
DOW OPEN HOUSE - 3/7.
ANNUAL CAMPGOUND MTG - 3/14.
ARCHERY CLEAN-UP - 3/21.
HUNTER ED. HOME STUDY - 3/21.
ARCHERY BALE COURSE - 4/1.
W/A EASTER EGG HUNT - 4/4.
ANNUAL CLEAN-UP WEEKEND
4/18 & 4/19.
B.P. SPRING RENDEZVOUS
5/1, 5/2 & 5/3.
M-1 GARAND CLINIC - 5/1.
ARCHERY 3-D COURSE - 5/6.
ANNUAL FISH FRY - 5/12.
ALL-NIGHT CATFISH TOURN. - 5/23.
CAMPGROUND PICNIC - 5/30.
http://www.gcfng.com/membership/memberhours.html
FEBRUARY 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
TRAPSHOOT
P & C 12-4 PM
GROUNDHOG
DAY - B.P.
EGG SHOOT
8
TRAPSHOOT
9
P & C 12-4 PM
B.P. LEAGUE #5
Thursday
4
WOMEN’S
AUXILIARY
MEETING
6:30 PM
5
TRAPSHOOT
11
12
TRAPSHOOT
Friday
6
P & C 5:30 - 10 PM
7
ARCHERY
ORG. MEETING
12 PM
13
14
20
21
WOMEN’S
AUXILIARY
EUCHRE
PARTY
P & C 5:30 - 10 PM
16
17
18
P & C 12-4 PM
19
TRAPSHOOT
P & C 5:30 - 10 PM
B.P. LEAGUE #6
10 AM
22
Saturday
6 & 8 PM
10 AM
15
TRAPSHOOT
10
BOARD &
MEMBERSHIP
MEETINGS
Wednesday
7 PM
23
24
25
TRAPSHOOT
P & C 12-4 PM
B.P. LEAGUE #7
10 AM
GUN RANGES RE-OPEN FOR DAILY
USE ON MONDAY 2/2/15.
26
TRAPSHOOT
P & C 5:30 - 10 PM
27
28
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