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2017 was ANOTHER GREAT year at YOUR Club!
Another record membership year!
A truly dedicated Board of Directors and Officers leading the Club!
Our 80th Anniversary milestone !!!!!
I’d also like to note the following 3 special contributions to the Club:
1. Tom and Mary McLaughlin, and Nicole Dudek of Mclaughlin & Co. (now Dudek Accounting dba McLaughlin & Co.) in Sturgis graciously con-tinued their support of our financial record keeping system with in kind ser-vice of quarterly reviews, and answering questions when called upon!
2. Dr. Kristy Davis continued her consultation on emergency manage-ment and medical protocols by continuing her vigilance over out medical kits and assisting with First Aid, CPR and AED training.
3. Ron Sprowls, emergency medical trainer extraordinaire provide First Aid, CPR, and AED update training – his “mock” scenarios provided major intensity and realism to the training!
IDPA range shelters, storage space addition to the garage, new signs, a GATE that works consistently!
Plus a 5 Stand shotgun field, shotgun lighting upgrade (in progress), new Cowboy stage...I probably forgot some improvements...you get the idea!
Continuing our youth programs including 4-H, SCTP, SASP, Hunter Ed, AIM...remember, without DEDICATED volunteers, these would not happen!
ARCHERY and ATA Trap each had their best year ever!!!!
IDPA led by our great group from Indiana...fun and jocularity had by ALL (in a real-ly safe manner!)
So how can we keep this going in 2018?
Possible (probable?) addition to the Clubhouse...AIR CONDITIONING??? Maybe
Could we have yet ANOTHER record member year? Y-E-S!!!!
Paved road and parking to member pistol range???? We shall see!!
Enclosed bays on rifle & pistol ranges for shooting in cold weather? Possible
Mining our “gold mine” of lead shot and bullets? Maybe... The BOD is here to serve YOU! Let us know your thoughts; what are YOUR priorities? To paraphrase Larry Potterfield of Midway...THANKS FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP!!!
Volume Seventy-one, Issue 2
Comments from Your Club President
February 2018
Meeting
Notes
Membership Meeting
7 PM Monday, March 12
Board Meeting 7 PM
Monday, February 26
Defensive Blade Class 2
CPL and Advanced Clas-
ses set for 2018
2
Financial News & Mem-
bership Status
3
Officers & Directors 3
New Applicants 3
Website and Social
Media References
3
Inside this issue:
The St . Joseph County Conservat ion & Sportsman Club, Inc.
23640 Feathers tone Rd, PO Box 339, Sturgis , MI 49091 Telephone (269) 467 -7128
Home Page: http:/ /www.conservationclub.us
Youth Shotgun Trap & Skeet Team Sign-up 2/25/18
The 2018 youth shotgun shooting sports program for 4-H, A.I.M., & Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) opening meeting and sign-up day is set for Sunday, February 25 at 2:30 pm at the Main Clubhouse building. We will explain the several pro-grams offered for the Shotgun Youth Program, the costs, equipment needs, expecta-tions, and the shooting and practice schedule. Bring a parent or guardian with you for paperwork signing. The meeting should last 1 hour. Both boys and girls are welcome!
Happy
Valentine’s
Day
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REMEMBER: EYE AND EAR PROTECTION IS REQUIRED ON ALL RANGES ALSO: THE FRONT GATE IS TO BE LOCKED BEHIND YOU WHEN ENTERING OR LEAVING, EXCEPT FOR ORGANIZED ACTIVITY TIMES
CPL & Advanced Classes 2018
In 2018 we are planning to offer CPL classes each second Saturday of the month. Weather may prevent us from starting until March, so February is still tentative at this time. These will be one day classes, either NRA Per-sonal Protection in the Home (PPITH) or the Michigan Coalition of Respon-sible Gun Owners (MCRGO) CPL Class, both of which meet the educational requirement for the Michigan CPL. Next Level Handgun Classes
These classes will follow the NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home (PPOTH) format, so people with CPL, or at least CPL training, can learn skills appropriate to carrying in public. These classes are all range time, developing skills in holstering, moving and shooting, and engaging multiple targets. These classes are listed as 101,102,103, with the intention of tak-ing them in order. Please see the dates listed below; you can take the dif-ferent sessions in different months, but must be in order. The intent is to run these on Monday evenings, about 2 hours each on the range. You will need around 200 rounds of ammo per session, a holster, and at least one spare magazine for your handgun. The carbine class goal is to reach those who own defensive rifles but might not know a lot on how to operate them. Defensive Handgun 101 4/2, 8/6, 10/1; 102 4/9, 8/13, 10/8; 103 4/16, 8/20,10/15 Carbine 101 4/23
We are also close to having “Enhanced CPL” option in Michigan. If this passes. essentially this means that with added training, a CPL holder can have a “Pistol Free Zones” exemption on their CPL. We believe that PPOTH class will be accepted as training that meets the law, and expect MCRGO to also have a class available. If so, we will schedule PPOTH clas-ses as well. However, those successfully completing DH 101,102,103 will only need to return for the PPOTH classroom session. For questions and more info, contact Jeff Brazo 269-689-0200 or any of the other trainers at the Club.
Submitted by Jeff Brazo
Defensive Blade Class Conducted by Jeff Tins-
ley: Trainer to Armed Forces, Special Ops, and
Law Enforcement Saturday, March 31, 2018, 9 am to 5 pm will find the first ever Defen-sive Blade Class conducted at the Club. Please see details be-low. Class fee will be $135/Person. At least 10 people are needed to conduct class, cap of 20 students. Contact Jeff Brazo: 269-689-0200 to register. This is a moderate intensity class to provide you a basic understand-ing of the defensive use of an edged tool, and a grounding in the skill sets necessary to employ it in a critical incident. The intent of the course is to teach the student mindset, awareness, and individu-al skill sets in close range, high speed, defensive scenarios.
Learning Objectives
Context of the criminal assault Defensive Knife use Deploying the defensive folder Forward edge methods Reverse edge methods Point driven methods In Fight Weapons Access Knife defense Tool review Cut testing
Must bring the following gear:
Notepad and Pen or Pencil Comfortable clothes for moder-
ately strenuous activity Athletic shoes Cup Mouth guard
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Defensive Blade Class continued:
Additional Items to Bring with You for the Blade Class:
One open mind and a dedicated spirit willing to learn new tactics, tech-niques, and principles (TTP)
Training drones of your everyday carry knives (preferably at least one training folder)
Live blades you normally carry, or would like to test (we will do live cut testing to see how your gear performs)
Contact Jeff Brazo: 269-689-0200 to register or if you want more information on this or any other of the self-defense classes.
Membership Status: As of December, we have a total of 760 paid member households. If you have changed your address or know of someone who is not getting their newslet-ter, call 269-341-5930 and leave your message and corrected information.
Lost and Found Have you lost or found anything on the Club Grounds? If so, contact John Brummett at 651-5197 and we will help!
Financial News: For the month of December balance on hand was $54,416.99 in checking and $16,379.13 in pre-paid dues CD, $76,418.08 in the Emergency CD Fund, $3,207.52 in the raffle fund, and the Wink CD of $223,987.51.
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New Memberships — December
Joseph E G Atienza Sturgis, MI Jack A Balon Three Rivers, MI James Griffith Three Rivers, MI Andrew L Stiles Burr Oak, MI Bill Tessin Three Rivers, MI
MUCC 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.
OFFICERS President Jeff Brazo 651-9076 Vice President John Brummett 651-5197 Executive Secretary Kathy Crandall 341-5930 Treasurer Laura Decker 384-9191 Recording Secretary Leslie York 483-6803
BOARD OF DIRECTORS District #1 Kathy Book 659-4056 Tom Whitford 432-4070 District #2 Mark Griffin 659-3446 Bill Thompson 279-7737 District #3 Michael Book 659-4056 Randy Crandall 808-6730 District #4 Nancy Lawrence 651-1700 Pete Davis 651-1388 Dir. At Large John Hackler 464-6056
COMMITTEES AND CHAIRMEN
Membership Activities Newsletter/Website Leslie York 483-6803 Advertising (Newsletter) Leslie York 483-6803 Public Relations Drew Hooley 689-8063 NRA Recruiter Leslie York 483-6803 MUCC Region 7 Allen Kasdorf 651-7086 Administrative Activities Finance Laura Decker 384-9191 Nominating Kathy Crandall 341-5930 Calendar of Events Leslie York 483-6803 Hunter Education Charles Reynolds 273-7295 CPL Instruction Jeff Brazo 651-9076 Clubhouse Reservations Request at Board of Directors Meeting Fund Raising Activities Hunters Jubilee /Fair Allen Kasdorf 651-7086 Weekly / League Activities Trap/Skeet – Sunday Larry & Leslie York 483-6803 Trap – Tues Bill Thompson 279-7737 Skeet – Tues Ramze Idriss 503-0404 5 Stand Sporting Clays Larry & Leslie York 483-6803 .22 caliber Shoots Andy Rockwell (260) 668-9317 Archery Larry Murray 659-6005 Cowboy Action John Brummett 651-5197 IDPA Defensive Pistol Mike Philley (574) 202-0641 Combat Carbine Jay Baker 278-9553 Lower Range Andy Rockwell (260) 668-9317 Youth SCTP Shotgun Leslie York 483-6803 Youth SASP Pistol Rifle Jeff Brazo 651-9076 Youth 4-H Nelson Schug (248) 379-8654 Executive Secretary: Kathy Crandall PO Box 339 Sturgis, MI 49091 269-341-5930
All area code 269 unless noted
Officers, Directors, E-mail Listings Jeff Brazo (President) [email protected] John W Brummett (Vice President) [email protected] Kathy Crandall (Exec-Sec) [email protected] Randy Crandall (Dist 3 Director) [email protected] Pete Davis (Dist 4 Director) [email protected] Michael Book (Dist #3 Director) [email protected] Mark Griffin (Dist 2 Director) [email protected] Laura Decker (Treasurer) [email protected] Drew Hooley (Pub Relations) [email protected] Allen Kasdorf (MUCC) [email protected] Gary Kondek (Lower Range) [email protected] Nancy Lawrence (Dist 4 Director) [email protected] Tom Whitford (Dist 1 Director) [email protected] Larry Murray (Archery) [email protected] Mike Philley (IDPA) [email protected] Andy Rockwell (Def. Shotgun) [email protected] Bill Thompson (Dist #2 Director) [email protected] Larry York (Trap, Skeet, 5 Stand) [email protected] Leslie York (Rec. Sec, ATA, News/Web) [email protected] Newsletter Editor (Leslie York) [email protected]
Dist #1: Townships of Flowerfield, Park, Fabius & Lockpor t Dist #2: Townships of Mendon, Leonidas, Nottawa & Colon Dist #3: TWP of Constantine, Florence, Mottville & White Pigeon Dist #4: Twps of Sherman, Bur r Oak, Sturgis & Fawn River AT LARGE: Areas outside of St Joseph County
Club Websites and Social Media Sites
WEB PAGE: http://www.conservationclub.us
FACEBOOK PAGES:
IDPA:www.facebook.com/stjoecoconservationclubidpa/
Trap/skeet: www.facebook.com/stjoecountytrapandskeet/
Youth Trap: www.facebook.com/stjoecountystraightshooterstrap/
Membership Meetings: Mar, Jun, Sept, Dec
APPLICATION FOR NRA MEMBERSHIP
The Second Amendment
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the
security of a free state, the right of the people to
keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Membership in the NRA obtained through our club benefits us in that the NRA returns part of your fee to us, and benefits you because you pay a re-duced membership fee because of belonging to a member club. Please Renew my NRA membership: NRA member #________________ Please sign me up as a New NRA member: Name: ______________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________________ Phone: _____________________ E-Mail: ______________________ Club Rate: $30 per year, make check payable to NRA: $_______________ Magazine Choice: America’s 1st Freedom American Hunter American Rifleman
Mail to: Leslie J York, club NRA recruiter 17101 Tomahawk Trail White Pigeon, MI 49099
PLEASE NOTICE The St Joseph County Conservation & Sportsman Club, Inc., has a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization status. Under this rule, donations to the club are not deductible on your individual taxes as charitable contributions.
St. Joseph Co. Conservation & Sportsman Club, Inc.
PO Box 339 Sturgis, MI 49091
Non Profit US Postage
PAID STURGIS, MI PERMIT #52
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP ST JOSEPH COUNTY CONSERVATION AND SPORTSMAN CLUB, Inc.
********************************************************** I respectfully apply for membership in the St. Joseph County Conservation and Sportsman Club, Inc. I certify by signing this application that I am a person 18 years of age or older, who accepts the purposes and objectives of the Corporation and agrees to promote the same, and has complied with the requisites of membership as provided in these Bylaws. I further give my pledge, as an American, to save and faithfully to defend from waste the natural resources of my country; its air, soil, minerals, forests, waters, and its wildlife. I understand that to become eligible to join I must be recommended by a present club member in good Standing Or personally inform the Board of Directors why I wish to be a member.
(Please print application clearly) Full Name:______________________________________Birth Date:_____________________ Spouse _________________________________________Birth Date:_____________________ ____Check if Spouse desires Membership Card Address: ____________________________________Phone #:___________________________ City:__________________________________State:__________Zip:_____________________ E-Mail Address: ——————————————————————————- Recommended by:________________________________________________________ New Member Application_________ Renewal Application________ Interests: Archery___, Trap___, Skeet___, Rifle___, Pistol___, Black Powder___, Cowboy____, IDPA___ Conservation ___, Hunter Education, ___, Reloading ___, Other _____________________
FEE: $75 for one year family membership. Amount Enclosed:_________ Signature:________________________________________Date:________________________ Mail Application to: St. Joe. Co. Conservation & Sportsman Club, Inc. c/o Kathy Crandall PO Box 339 Sturgis, MI 49091 ============================================================================= Membership subject to the approval of the Board of Directors at the next Board meeting. After Board Ap-proval New Member Information Packages are handed out at the mandatory New Member Orienta-tion, Club Newsletter s should star t within 60 days.
