p.o. box 18 • pomfret, ct 06258 7 1951
TRANSCRIPT
P.O. Box 18 • Pomfret, CT 06258
POMFRETROd & Gun Club
N E WSL E T T E RO c t o b e r 2 0 21
[email protected] • pomfretrgc.org • Physical address: 226 River Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259
Virtual MeetingsPRGC hosts Executive Board & General Membership meetings using GoToMeetings.com. This style of hosting will be used for information purposes & attendance quota.
If you participate via call-in or web link; any matter that comes to a vote, your vote will not count. (However, this topic is included in the current bylaws proposal)Join meetings from a computer, tablet or smartphonehttp://global.gotomeeting.com/join/214289117Join meetings by dialing in United States (Toll Free) 1-877-309-2073 or 1-571-317-3129 Access Code: 214-289-117
Of tradition, & commitment to outdoor sports, hunting & fishing, education
& fellowship among its members;
PRGC • Since 1951
Upcoming Events & Important DatesUpcoming Events & Important Dates Tues. October 5th @ 7:30pm General Membership MeetingSat. October 9th Youth Pheasant Hunt (for pre-registered Jr. Hunters)Sun. October 10th** Paid Pheasant HuntWed. October 13th @ 6pm Common Sense MedicalSat. October 16th Opening Day PheasantSat. October 16th @ 10am Handgun Accuracy Enhancement DrillsSun. October 17th @ 10am, 1:30pm Defensive Handgun & Rifle SkillsTues. October 19th @ 6pm Concealed Carry Continuing EducationSun. October 24th** Paid Pheasant Hunt Tues. October 26th @ 7:30pm Executive Board MeetingSun. October 31st PRGC Hosting Eastern Connecticut Skeet Winter LeagueTues. November 2nd @ 7:30pm General Membership Meeting Sat. November 6th Wounded Warrior Appreciation DaySun. November 7th** Paid Pheasant HuntSun. November 7th @ 9:30am Hunters Rifle Challenge (details TBD)Sun. November 21st** Paid Chukar ShootSun. November 21st @ 10am, 1:30pm Defensive Tactics & StrategiesSat.. November 27th (all day) Introduction to Defensive Pistol class Tues. November 30th @ 7:30pm Executive Board Meeting Sun. December 5th** Paid Pheasant Shoot w/ Black Powder OptionTues. December 7th @ 7:30pm General Membership Meeting
** Denotes Birds & Breakfast events 7:30am-9:30am
Pheasant Opening DayPheasant Opening Day Saturday October 16thSaturday October 16th
Hunting Hours 1/2 hr before sunrise until 1/2 hr after sunsetBag Limit - 2/day ... 4/week per member
NO HUNTING WHILE STOCKING IS IN PROGRESSNo Sunday Hunting Birds unless part of an event
Pick up spent shells. All State Laws apply while hunting at Club
C O V I D N O T I C EAlthough we try to get back to normal; the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to linger over us. We will continue to monitor Connecticut’s guidelines, and take actions appropriately to ensure a safe environment for our club members. The PRGC Executive Board wants everyone to understand our club’s COVID policy. Our current policy: PRGC will allow access to facilities to all members, their families, and limited guests. Non-members’ access may still be restricted; unless it is for a small family style activity, hosted by our members. Other events permitting larger non-member groups will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. These activities will need to be pre-approved by the Officers and Executive Board. We still request that our members be considerate to others by maintaining social distancing, limit activities to smaller groups sizes, and should you not feel well; stay at home. Be sure to monitor the website as we already foresee potential changes coming in the future. PRGC is committed to keeping everyone safe.......
Members & Friends
Birds & BreakfastStarting October 10th $40/member $50/non-memberBreakfast served 7:30am - 9:30am See page 2 for dates and more details
CelebratingSINCE19517 Years
Rod & Gun ClubPOMFRET
CHECK OUT THE NEW CLUB WEBSITE POMFRETRGC.ORGNew Log In Accounts will need to be requested on the Site
WANT TO GET INVOLVED? There are many ways to serve the club: Helping with club sponsored events, telling friends & neighbors about our club, or even leading a committee. It takes a village. Get your kids & grandkids out to the club, teach them hunting & fishing. The youth is the future of PRGC! Start by coming down to the clubhouse for General Membership Meetings the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm and reengage. We look forward to seeing you!
NewsletterNewsletter Thank you to members that responded to surveys, & all the positive feedback. Still collecting more postcards, unpacking results. If you opted in for emailed newsletters, save [email protected] to your address books Newletter also available on pomfretrgc.org -Sean
POMFRET ROd and Gun Club– OCTObER 2021 – Updated 10/3/2021 Updated 10/3/2021
EducationEducation
ForestryForestry Work Detail September 19th was productive, thank you to everyone that helped out: Ron Foisey, Kris St. Onge, Sean Hall, Shawn Wetherbee, Richard Columbia, Nick Columbia, Justin Kirkconnell, Paul Johnson, Joe Thomas. Next some posted signs along the roadway will be replaced, trail clearing, etc. Upkeep in the woods will be limited during hunting season. -Morris
PheasantPheasant Birds & Breakfast starting this month
$40/member $50/non-member. Breakfast served 7:30am-9:30amPheasant Sunday’s Oct.10th, Oct. 24th, Nov. 7th
Sun. Nov. 21st Chukar shootSun. Dec. 5th Pheasant w/ Black Powder Option
All birds harvested must be tagged & signed. Tags are downstairs with sign up sheets
Membership Membership Welcoming our newest PRGC Members
Skeet / TrapSkeet / TrapPRGC is again entering a team to compete in the Eastern CT Skeet Winter League, shoots will begin on October 3,2021: concluding in April 2022. PRGC is the host team on 10/3/21 and 10/31/21. Due to the matches the Center Skeet field will not be available Sunday morning on the above dates. -Bruce 860.928.5742
Committee DispatchesCommittee Dispatches
Wounded Warrior Wounded Warrior Appreciation DayAppreciation Day This Fall Event at PRGC is all about giving thanks to veterans for their service & sacrifices, by delivering a great day for Wounded Warriors & their families
Featuring Breakfast & Lunch, Pheasant Hunting, Shooting AR-15s, Featuring Breakfast & Lunch, Pheasant Hunting, Shooting AR-15s, Trap/Skeet & Axe Throwing Contest with Trophies, & Giveaways Trap/Skeet & Axe Throwing Contest with Trophies, & Giveaways Club property will be used in it’s entirety 7am-2:30pm exclusively for this event. Member activities can resume after 2:30pm. Contact Mike Kelly, 860-214-8238 email: [email protected]
Saturday Saturday Nov. 6thNov. 6th
**************Help WantedHelp Wanted************** Putting on a Venison Dinner Putting on a Venison Dinner
Help with Annual Club Dinner Sat. March 5thHelp with Annual Club Dinner Sat. March 5thWe also need someone to step up & run point on We also need someone to step up & run point on STEAK SUPPERSSTEAK SUPPERS
Contact Jim Schaefer 508-414-7330
PASTA DINNERPASTA DINNER • Sat. February 19 • Sat. February 19thth 6pm 6pm
The Kitchen is OPENThe Kitchen is OPENThank you Mike Burton for taking care of business to make this possible
Richard McGrath • Mark Natale • Joseph Thomas PRGC Members only
Facebook Group is live Search Facebook for: Pomfret Rod & Gun Club Members Only Group or by URL https://www.facebook.com/groups/2330121853790775 This is a private group, only PRGC Members are allowed to join, view & engage.Request access on Facebook by going to the page & clicking join group. An admin will then review before admitting.. Contact Robert Brooks 860-208-4517 for more info
Defensive Handgun several members took advantage of the no-cost orientation session on Sept.18th at the pistol range. Instructor “Cruz” and assistants helped students fairly new to handguns, learn many key basics and fundamentals.“I completely enjoyed it. Liked getting different suggestions from different trainers. Feeling much more confident. Cruz made the whole experience informative & fun.” Member, Diane C“I’ve been to a lot of different clubs to observe and shoot. But by taking Greg’s class at my age I have new respect and feel confident enough that I could protect my family. He’s not only a good instructor but he is a great teacher. Everyone should take his classes. I don’t care how much you think you know. You will learn more and the right way.” Board Member, Shirley TAlso, Cruz made another donation to the Club, adding to the gun vice he donated last month. The defensive shooting prop will add to the collection of training items that can augment training classes in the future. A big shout out to Cruz and the IG Team for a great day!Tactical Medicine Instructor Ian McDevit led a 2-hour evening “mini session” at the Clubhouse which also received excellent reviews. These students now have very practical skills and knowledge to handle traumatic medical emergencies. Our thanks to Ian!
Upcoming Educational & Training OpportunitiesNOTE: All training sessions are subject to change based on interest levels, weather and other relevant factors that affect the conduct of comprehensive training. Once you have signed up for a training course (including email & cell #) we will be in touch about any changes, etc. Full details & Curriculum are in the rack at Clubhouse and at pomfretrgc.orgCommon Sense Medical: Oct.13 at the Clubhouse, 6pm– 7:30pm. Instructor Ian McDevit prepares us for the situation where emergency medical personnel may not be able to respond in a timely fashion or just unable to provide service. Member Rate: $30Handgun Accuracy Enhancement Drills: Oct. 16., at the Pistol Range. 10am – 12noon. Instructor Stephen Estes $30 person. 6 students max. Defensive Handgun Core Skills Refresher & Rifle Skills Oct. 17, at the Pistol Range. 2 hours 10am – 12pm new student orientation (FREE), Defensive Handgun Core Skills Refresher 4 hours 1:30 pm– 5pm(or finish) Defensive Rifle Skills at Pistol Distance for IG/RSKTKR-qualified trainees and guests. Instructor Gregory “Cruz” Grutter assisted by IG-RSKTKR-Qualified, USCCA Instructors. Orientation Session: No Charge. Afternoon training IG regular tuition & $20 range fee for guestsConcealed Carry Continuing Education: Oct. 19 at the Clubhouse, 6pm– 7:30pm. Instructor Gregory “Cruz” Grutter assisted by IG-Qualified, USCCA Instructors. “Tactically Sound, Legally Defensible, Socially Acceptable” approach Member Rate: $30. Another option November 16 same time & details Defensive Tactics, Strategies & Considerations: Nov.21, at the Clubhouse. 2 hours 10am – 12pm new student orientation (FREE), 4 hours 1:30pm – 5pm (or finish) for IG/RSKTKR-qualified trainees and guests. Instructor Gregory “Cruz” Grutter assisted by IG-RSKTKR-Qualified, USCCA Instructors. Orientation Session: No Charge. Afternoon training IG regular tuition & $20 facility use fee for guests Introduction to Defensive Pistol: Nov. 27 at the Pistol Range 9am, all day/8+ hours, at the Pistol Range. Instructor Steve Estes This class is designed for either new permit holders with little or no other training, or those people who have had permits for a while but have never gotten any formal training. This is not a CCW / EDC course. This course is a precursor for a CCW/EDC class. Member rate: $150.00
Planned Curriculum Additions & New TrainingWe are working on new training sessions including Chain Saw Safety & Skills, Wilderness Medicine, Land Navigation. Let us know what you are interested in and we will look into it for you. Guiding Principles: Safety, Knowledge & Engagement. We also plan to implement programs to build interest and engagement with younger outdoor enthusiasts (e.g. members’ children and guests) Please check the website for the full details on October and November education courses, survey for new programs of interest, Contact Chris Coyle [email protected] or 203-360-2084 for info on training & education.
HUNTERS RIFLE CHALLENGEHUNTERS RIFLE CHALLENGEPresented by the Rifle Committee Sun. Nov. 7th 9:30am
Sight in your rifles & get in on some friendly competitionStandard Hunting Rifles - Any action - Bring box of ammo
Possible prizes, pots & of course bragging rights Mark your calender, spread the word, more details to come.
Contact Neil to sign up for this fun club event 860.564.5105
ArcheryArcheryPhil Boucher has stepped down as Archery Committee Chair, thank you Phil for serving. Thank you Glenn Curtis for stepping in as tempoary committee chairman until the role is filled permanantly.