Shiawassee Conservation Association4247 N. M-52, Owosso, MI 48867 • 989-725-7588

MeMbership AppLiCATiON I wish to support the SCA in their continuing education, conservation and community services by becoming a member.

p FIRST YEAR NEW MEMBER $75 - Right to hold office, vote and volunteer in any club committee or club function.

p RENEWAL MEMBER $55

p ACTIVE RENEWAL MEMBER $40 - Volunteering at least 12 hours of time to a club function or committee during the previous year.

p WILLING TO VOLUNTEER ON COMMITTEES? YES or NOIf yes, please circle choices: Youth Programs Parties Bar TendingBuildings Grounds Maintenance Shooting Range Archery

NEW MEMBER: Date________________________

Name __________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________

City/State/Zip ____________________________________________

Date of Birth _________________ Phone ______________________

Spouse and/or Family Members Names (Optional):

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Have your ever been convicted of a hunting or fishing violation?

Sponsoring Member ______________________________________

New Member’s Signature __________________________________

Three Board of Directors’ Signatures Needed:

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The next NEWSLETTER DEADLINEis APRIL 10, 2016

visit our website: www.shiawasseeconservationassociation.org/

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Conservation Pledge - I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully defend from waste the natural resources of my country - its air, soil and minerals, its forests, waters and wildlife.

YOUR pARTICIpATION IS IMpORTANTShiawaSSee ConServation Club MeMberShip MeetingS

are held the 2nd Monday of every month - 7:00 pm

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Shiawassee Conservation Association4247 N. M-52 • Owosso, Michigan 48867

DELIVER to oCCUPANt oR:

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER and VOTINGJanuary 16, 2016

DUES ARE DUE!Dues must be paid in order to vote and have dinner.You can pay your dues at the club before the dinner.

January, February, March and April 20164247 N. M-52 Owosso, MI 48867-0491

989-725-7588website:http://www.shiawasseeconservationassociation.org/

NewsletterShiawassee Conservation Association

Election News - Range Policy UpdatesIn addition to voting for three boards of directors, members will have the chance to vote on a

proposed amendment to the by-laws.The language is as follows:“Use of the rifle and pistol ranges shall be included in the cost of membership. No separate

fees can be levied to members for the use of said facilities except during special events, contest or leagues.”

Beginning February 1, 2016 memberships shall increase by $5.00 with the proceeds earmarked to fund improvements and maintenance of the rifle and pistol ranges. Each membership shall include a complimentary guest pass.

The election will take place January 16, 2016; absentee ballots will be available for those who will not be able to make it that day.

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the newSletter wInter/SPrInG eDItIOn - 2016

President’s ReportAnother good year with our special

events, Education Dinner, Wounded Warrior Car Show, Chicken BBQ, the annual BBQ and the Car Shows during the summer. We have a lot of different functions going on if you could pick one and come out and help your club. (Remember 12 hours of volunteer service brings your re-newal fee down to $40.) The more help we get, the better things go and new ideas come out. Fish Frys will begin and we definitely can use your help. A big thank you to all who helped with the club grounds, the yard up top and the bottom of the hill looked good all during the summer. The leaves being cleaned up this fall is great. Thanks again.

Thank YouA huge thank you goes out to Jim

Watters and Kenny Putman for all the years they have taken care of the rifle and pistol range. They are step-ping down, we need club members to step up and take care of the range. You can call the club or come to our regular meeting (2nd Monday of the month) and let us know.

A BIG THANK YOU goes out to Marcia Theide for all her hard work and volunteer hours. Thank you Marcia, we truly appreciate you and your time.

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU also goes out to each and every one who cooked, bartended and anything else you did to make a summer car show season a huge success. We so appreciate each and every one of you.

Mike Horak

CLUB PHONE 989-725-7588HOURS:Monday-CLOSEDTuesday- Friday: 3:00 to 9:00Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 to 7:00

OFFICERS: President:Mike Horak 989-666-2506Vice President:Bob Porter 989-251-6475Treasurer:Anne Flynn 1-989-277-5203Membership Secretary:Linda Christmas 989-723-1971 Recording Secretary: Shelly Miller 1-810-348-3084 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Clyde Christmas 989-723-1971 Joe Dedic 989-723-4657Anne Flynn 989-277-5203 Dan Halligan 989-277-9262Kevin Kasik 989-723-5906Brian McNamara 989-725-5502Mike Miller 1-586-291-1739John Neumann 989-221-8862John Robinson 1-517-862-3519

ALTERNATES:Joe Beyett 1-248-670-5062Jim Van Horn 989-277-6409Mick Sigafoose 1-517-719-8875 HALL RENTALS:Brandee Stopjick 989-323-0742 Club 989-725-7588NEWSLETTER EDITOR:Linda Christmas 989-723-1971or lndchristmas@yahoo.com

Hall RentalLarge haLL $350.00Small room $100.00Fa Pavillion $200.00

Call to book your event 989-725-7588 or Brandee at 989-323-0742. Please leave your name and number and

she will get back with you.

Pavillion NewsLots of spaces are open in the

pavillion for storage. If it fits through the doors, you can store it. $100.00 per space. First come, first serve.

Mark the DateSpring yard cleanup will be April

16, 2016. Lunch will be served. This counts as volunteer hours - the more the merrier. Rain date is April 23, 2016.

AttentionI am the contact person for all

funeral dinners and flowers. So if you know of a club member or club member’s family who has passed away, please contact me so I can send a card or flowers and if you need a funeral dinner.

Contact me at 989-723-1971 Home or 989-413-0270 Cell.

Thank you, Linda Christmas

Education BanquetWe could use your donations. Do

you have any old Christmas Gifts you really don’t want or something that has never been used? We would love it for our silent auction. Make sure the item is new and clean.

PLEASE HELP!We need your help: your volunteer hours are needed to keep your club running. The more help on the activi-ties we have the better the turnout. Your hours get you a discount on your yearly dues.Please call the club to see how you can help. (989-725-7588).

2016 indoor arChery SChedule All leagues run for 10 weeks, with 2 “make-up” weeks available.

adult leagueS ‘15

youth leagueS - Sign up is Saturday, January 2, 2016 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

uSe of arChery building/Key Club

ContaCtSIf you have questions regarding the leagues or archery building, direct your calls to:

Gilbert’sAd

PALMER GRADUAtE2002 W. M-21 Owosso725-5210

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WE NEED VOLUNTEERS for the FOLLOWING 2016 EVENTS:

• Car Shows - for ALL events, we need lots of VOLUNTEERS.There are many ways to get YOUR volunteer hours in and have fun doing it. Just stop by or call the Club at 989-725-7588 after 3:00.

Check us out onour Facebook

and website pages.

SUPPORT yOUR CLUB - VOLUNTEER!

EUCHRE• Mens Euchre starts on Tuesday January 5, 2016 7 p.m. SHARp

• Womens Euchre starts on Thursday January 7, 2016 7:00 p.m. SHARp

Interested in shooting an Indoor 3-D 2-person team League?

Starting on SUNDAY, January 3, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $140.00 per couple and you shoot for 10 weeks. Sign up is the night you start.

2016 MEMBERSHIp MEETINGS

January 11 February 8 March 14 April 11 May 9 June 13

July 11 August 8 September 12 October 10 November 14 December 12

2016 NEWSLETTERDEADLINES

ApRIL 10 AUGUST 10

DECEMBER 10CAR CRUISE SCHEDULE

These are the 2016 dates for the car cruise. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS for the jobs of cooking, parking, ticket dispensing and 50/50 sellers. Also extra people to dispense food and drinks with our larger crowds…. Please help by signing a schedule at the club and keep the dates on your calendar or phone…

Thanks Ellis

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Zuker’s

Concealed Pistol License Class - 2016

Saturday, January 23rdClass hours 9:00 - 5:00

Hosted by the Shiawassee Conservation Association

4247 N. M-52 Owosso, MI 48867All firearms, ammunition &

classroom materials furnished.

Class fee: $100.00(15% to support SCA)

Pre-register by callingNorman Martin at:

Home: 989-83-5628Cell: 989-277-1002

Lunch will be available at the club.

JOIN the NRA and HELP your Club

Our club has recently become an affiliate of the National Rifle Association (NRA), the country’s foremost gun rights organization. Soon we will be an NRA recruiter. You will be able to join or renew your NRA membership at the club at a discount rate and the SCA receives a cash reward for everyone who signs up.

If you or someone you know is interested contact Mike Miller @ 989-413-1912.

HOMEBOUND Keep in your thoughts or send a card to:• Tony Zomak (in care of Terry Smith) 1851 N. Chipman, Owosso.

The SPRING Hunter Safety Course will be held April 8th, Friday evening from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm and April 9th, Saturday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Greg Gerding

HUNTER SAFETyCOURSE

Scheduled for 2016

The 2016 Membership cards are ready.

Shiawassee Conservation AssociationGun & Knife Show

February 14, 2016 • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.4247 N. M-52, Owosso MI 48867 (3 miles North of Owosso)

BUY - Sell- trADeAdmission $5.00 - Under 14 Free

For information & table reservations Call: Mike Miller - 989-413-19124874 E. M-21 Corunna, MI 48817 OR Jim Watters 989-277-0608

$5.00 Per 8 ft table • Dealer set Up at 7 am

Name: ______________________________address: _____________________________

City: _______________________state: ____ Zip: _______ phoNe: ________________

Number of tables: ___ total due: _____________

24th ANNUAL

EDUCATION DINNERMarch 12, 2016

PRIME RIB OR CHICKEN Happy Hour 5:00 p.m. • Dinner 6:00 p.m.

$30.00 per Dinner Ticket

RAFFLE TICKETS: DRAWING AT 8:00 P.M. 1st Henry Big Boy .44 magnum 2nd Stihl B686C Leaf Blower and FS40C Weed Trimmer 3rd TV 4th 1 night stay at the Comstock Inn and $50 for Dinner

We are in need of donations for our silent auction. Maybe you have a Christmas present or something that is new and you have never used it - it would be a great auction item for us.

BAR NEWSMENU

Koegel Hot Dog W/Chips $1.75 With Fries $3.25 With Onion Rings $3.50Burger With Chips $3.50Burger With Fries $5.50 With Onion Rings $6.00Shrimp Basket (Fries) $5.50 With Onion Rings $6.00BLT Sandwich W/Chips $3.0012” Pizza 3 Toppings $12.00 Each Addl Topping 50¢

Wednesday - Mexican NightTacos and Enchiladas $1.50

Thursday - Steak Night $12.00 thru September

Mozzarella Sticks (5) $4.50Mini Tacos Chicken $4.00Hot Cheeseballs $4.25Fried Mushrooms $4.25French Fries $2.25Onion Rings $2.75Deep Fried Pretzel W/Nacho Cheese $2.00Garlic Toast W/Cheese $3.00Dutch Lunch - Pickled Bologna, Cheese & Crackers $4.00Potato Skin Poppers (4) $4.00 Filled w/chz, bacon, mild jalapenos, sour creamWings & Fries $5.50 With Onion Rings $6.00Chicken Strips & Fries $4.50 With Onion Rings $5.00

Plan to attend!

SHIAWASSEE

CONSERVATION CLUB MEMBERSHIP

MEETINGSare held the

2nd Monday

of every month

7:00 pm

Shiawassee Conservation Club -Where you can find plenty of FoOD, FuN and FrienDshiP!

AT T E N T I O N A L L M E M B E R S

I am continuing to update OUR MEMBERSHIP on the computer.

There are a lot of phone numbers that I do not have and some incorrect addresses.

PLEASE CALL or COME OUT to the Club and make sure we have YOUR CORRECT ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER.

If someone you know has not been receiving the newsletters please have them call to correct their information.

Club # 989-725-7588.

Thank you,Linda Membership Secretary

Conservation Pledge

I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully defend from waste the natural resources of my country - its air, soil and minerals, its forests, waters and wildlife.