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1 Isabella County Sportsman s Club P.O. Box 363 Winn, MI A M e s s a g e f r o m t h e P r e s i d e n t : The Winn Road reconstruction project should be complete sometime in August. As mentioned in an earlier column, trees (mostly maple) that were harvested as part of the project have been stacked on the property and will be available for firewood. A work bee has been scheduled for Saturday, July 25, and one of the projects for that day will be to cut and stack some of that wood and make it available to the membership. If you heat with wood and are interested in a large quantity, please send me a note and I m sure we can work something out. Grounds maintenance is always labor intensive, especially in the summer. At the present time, the board has no grounds maintenance committee chairperson. Grounds committee personnel are mainly responsible for mowing grass and trimming around buildings and structures. If you are interested in riding the club mower and doing a little grass trimming to help beautify the ranges and grounds, please let me know and I will be happy to get you involved. Activities around your club continue to flourish. Whether on the rifle range, trap field, sporting clays or archery courses, there is something going on every week. The clubhouse is now being rented on a regular basis. Plans for dinners, the gun show, cabin fever, CPL courses, hunter safety and other activities are in the works. Your ICSC is alive and well. Hope you can come out and enjoy! Scott DeFrain ICSC President W o r k B e e S c h e d u l e d f o r J u l y 2 5 t h Inside this issue: The ICSC is looking for some help! There are many jobs (weed wacking, cleaning, chopping wood, picking up trash, etc.) that need to be done around the club to bring it back up to the standards that we have come to know and enjoy. Of course the more members who help, the less work any one person has to do. If you can spare a couple hours on Saturday, July 25th starting at 8:00 a.m., we sure would appreciate it. Lunch will be provided for all who volunteer. Please log in to the website listed below and let us know that you will be there to help. forms/d/1tlosrgqjiryd- 79B8Hc5ihd8OSkZy9_ts QTsm6g_mKY/viewform Hunter Safety 2 Egg Shoot Results 2 Winter Trap League 3 Gun Show 4 CPL Class 5 Targets for Sale 5 Help Wanted 6

Page 2 H u n t e r S a f e t y E d u c a t i o n Through the years, the Isabella County Sportsman s Club has earned a reputation for offering one of the best Hunter Safety Education Programs in the

both days. Class ends around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and around 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Pre-registration is required. You can get more information by calling Dave Randall at 989-304 -1089.

2 Page 2 H u n t e r S a f e t y E d u c a t i o n Through the years, the Isabella County Sportsman s Club has earned a reputation for offering one of the best Hunter Safety Education Programs in the state. The next Hunter Safety class is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30, The cost of the two day course is $10.00 and includes lunch both days. The class begins at 8:00 a.m. both days. Class ends around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and around 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Pre-registration is required. You can get more information by calling Dave Randall at Although there is no minimum age specified, parents should only enroll youth with enough maturity to actively engage in the training and understand the fundamentals of safe gun handling, conservation, and sportsman s ethics. Along with classroom time, the students will experience hands-on activities including shotgun,.22 rifle, muzzleloader, archery, first aid, tree stand safety, and blood trail tracking. Egg Shoot Results Upcoming.22 events April 26th May 31st June 28th Custom Class winner is Jim Fleischman Custom Class 2nd place is Sandy Klock Factory Class winner is Dick Hall Factory Class 2nd Place is Melody Klock Custom Class winner is Sandy Klock Custom Class 2nd place is Jim Fleischman Factory Class winner is Starkey Custom Class winner is Sandy Klock Custom Class 2nd place is Lindsey DeFrain Factory Class winner is Marc VanAtta Factory Class 2nd place tie Sarah Nestle and Dick Hall Thursday, July 9, 2015 Benchrest Score Match begins at 6:00 pm Sunday, July 26, 2015 Egg Shoot begins at 2:00 pm Sunday, August 23, 2015 Egg Shoot begins at 2:00 pm Thursday, September 10th Benchrest Score Match begins at 6:00 pm Sunday, September 27th Egg Shoot begins at 2:00 p.m.

Winter Trap League Results Page 3 The winter trap league had some hurdles to jump but all of the shooters persevered and we finally made it through!

In February we had to take a week off due to the temperature and wind chill being well below zero. Next, the throwing arm broke.

We used a handicap system so that everyone had a chance to win the top shooter award.

As far as the team results go, the team of Don Miller and Dave Herman tied with Scott Currie and Sam Spagnolo. Sam and Scott won the shootoff.

3 Winter Trap League Results Page 3 The winter trap league had some hurdles to jump but all of the shooters persevered and we finally made it through! The winter trap league started on January 3rd with a machine that was out of time. We got that repaired and were able to move on. In February we had to take a week off due to the temperature and wind chill being well below zero. Next, the throwing arm broke. Luckily we were able to get that fixed before the next Saturday. We finished up the Winter League of 300 birds at the end of March. There were 11 shooters in the league this year. We used a handicap system so that everyone had a chance to win the top shooter award. The top shooters this year were Dave Herman (gold group), Ron Miller (silver group) and Andrew Wittbrodt (junior). Randy Keeler was the winner of the Toilet Paper Award. As far as the team results go, the team of Don Miller and Dave Herman tied with Scott Currie and Sam Spagnolo. Sam and Scott won the shootoff. The awards banquet was held on May 6th in the Maple Room of the Shepherd bar. The bar provided the main dish of beef and chicken and the shooters each brought a dish to pass. A special thanks to bar owner Kent Roth for hosting us. Stay tuned for information on the next Winter Trap League. Tentatively set to begin on Saturday, January 2nd, 2016 Sam Spagnolo, Dick Nethers, and Scott Currie Andrew Wittbrodt & Dick Nethers Randy Keeler & Dick Nethers

Page 4 4 th Annual Isabella County Sportsman s Club Gun Show October 17, 2015 9:00 am 4:00 pm October 17, 2015 is the date for the 4 th Annual ICSC Gun Show.

We also featured a historical exhibit covering a selection of US Military small arms from the Civil War to the present.

4 Page 4 4 th Annual Isabella County Sportsman s Club Gun Show October 17, :00 am 4:00 pm October 17, 2015 is the date for the 4 th Annual ICSC Gun Show. The clubhouse was filled to capacity at our 2014 show with some 20 vendors offering a wide selection of firearms, both old and new. We also featured a historical exhibit covering a selection of US Military small arms from the Civil War to the present. The exhibit definitely sparked lively gun conversations, especially among veterans and was educational for young and old. This year we are planning to host another great show and once again include a historical exhibit. So mark the date on your calendar. If you have something to trade, bring it along. If you are thinning out your collection, rent a table. We hope to see you there. Admission is $5.00 for adults / children under 12 FREE All non-vendor firearms will be checked at the door and supplied with an empty chamber/barrel indicator for safety Light concessions will be available Table Rental for Vendors - $25.00each For additional information or to rent a table, please contact Scott Radtke, ICSC Board member at scradtke@gmail.com or call and leave a message Pre-registration for tables is being accepted.

Page 5 Another CPL class offered to members After a very successful first class, That fee will include the text book rounds of their own ammunition. The if there is an expressed need.

5 Page 5 Another CPL class offered to members After a very successful first class, That fee will include the text book rounds of their own ammunition. The if there is an expressed need. If Frank Dodd has agreed to once again offer his CPL for the class, eye and ear protection for use while work- class will be held from 8 am-4 pm on Saturday, Septem- you are interested in taking this class, you will need to training at a reduced rate for current ICSC members. The usual ing on the range, lunch, and a pistol to use while doing the hands-on part ber 5th and will include 5 hours of classroom time and 3 hours of range contact Frank Dodd directly. He can be reached by at centralmichigan- cost for this training is $130 but it will be offered at the special rate of $ of the class. Those people participating in the class will need to supply at least 100 time. Class size is limited to 20 people. There may be another class offered in the future defensetraining@ya hoo.com or by telephone at (989) D Archery Targets for Sale The club has a few 3D archery targets that will be available for members to purchase at the club s open house on July 18th. The targets will be available on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 2:00 p.m. The cost for each target will be a donation with a minimum of $5.00 for small targets and $10.00 for the large targets. Although they are not perfect, these targets would be great for kids to practice with in the backyard.

Page 6 Sporting Clays Every Sunday Shooting begins at 10:00 a.m. Last group leave the clubhouse at 1:30 Trap Every Tuesday Shooting begins at 5:00 p.m. Cost is $5.00 per round of 25 Cost is $12.

Help Wanted We are looking for two or three people who would be willing to assume the duties of summer grounds maintenance for the club.

6 Page 6 Sporting Clays Every Sunday Shooting begins at 10:00 a.m. Last group leave the clubhouse at 1:30 Trap Every Tuesday Shooting begins at 5:00 p.m. Cost is $5.00 per round of 25 Cost is $12.00 per round Thanks to our advertisers A special thanks to the advertisers who help off-set the cost of producing and mailing the quarterly ICSC newsletter. Help Wanted We are looking for two or three people who would be willing to assume the duties of summer grounds maintenance for the club. This involves mowing and trimming all of the grass on the ranges and around the clubhouse. The club has a riding mower and weed wacker for your use. We also provide the gas to run the machines. It takes about six hours to mow the entire grounds with the equipment that we own. There would be some additional time needed to do the trimming. If you are willing to help out with this, please contact Amy McGillvary at amymcgillvary@gmail.com or Scott DeFrain at scott.defrain@gmail.com If you are interested in advertising in the newsletter, please contact Amy McGillvary at amymcgillvary@gmail.com or (989) The cost for a business card size ad for one year (4 issues) is $ A double size ad is $50.00 for the year. You must provide the copy that you would like used in the advertisement.

Page 7 2015 Board of Directors President: Scott DeFrain (2016) scott.defrain@gmail.com 989-506-3343 Vice President: Rich Nestle (2015) handlebars22@yahoo.

edu 989-773-5383 Trustee: Mike Hetzman (2016) mhetzman@gmail.com 989-317-0182 Trustee: Amy McGillvary (2016) amymcgillvary@gmail.

7 Page Board of Directors President: Scott DeFrain (2016) scott.defrain@gmail.com Vice President: Rich Nestle (2015) handlebars22@yahoo.com Treasurer: Jerel Konwinski (2015) jerel@konwinskiconst.com Secretary: Sarah Nestle (2015) nestle.sarah@gmail.com Trustee: Frank Andera (2015) ander1fj@cmich.edu Trustee: Mike Hetzman (2016) mhetzman@gmail.com Trustee: Amy McGillvary (2016) amymcgillvary@gmail.com Trustee: Rene Morin (2015) Trustee: Dick Nethers (2016) pamelym@sbcglobal.net Trustee: Scott Radtke (2016) scradtke@gmail.com Trustee: Dave Randall (2015) Trustee: Harry Ross (2016) heross@charter.net Trustee: David Sembach (2015) shortsonly51@peoplepc.com Trustee: Kevin Smart (2016) kjsmart@aol.com Trustee: Brian Wood (2015) btktwood@gmail.com Trustee: Mike Wood (2016) ICSC Standing Committees and Chairs Sporting Clays Rene Morin Rifle/Handgun Range Harry Ross/Scott Radtke Police Range Jerel Konwinski Trap Range Dick Nethers/Rich Nestle Archery Range Dave Randall Hunter Safety Education Dave Randall Club Dinners Amy McGillvary Clubhouse Rental Rich Nestle Clubhouse Maintenance Jerel Konwinski Clubhouse Organization Dick Nethers Grounds Maintenance Growth Committee Scott DeFrain Membership Frank Andera Public Relations Amy McGillvary Website Scott DeFrain Newsletter Amy McGillvary 4-H Shooting Bob Andrews Habitat Management Scott DeFrain Cabin Fever Auction Dick Nethers/Rich Nestle Gun Show Scott Radtke Club shirts and hats are available for purchase. The shirts are $10 and the hats are $ If you would like a shirt or hat, please contact Amy McGillvary. She can be reached by phone or text at (989)

8 Isabella County Sportsman s Club P.O. Box 383 Winn, MI C l u b D inner/p i g Ro as t Sc he d u le d f or J u ly 1 8 t h The next club dinner will be a little different than the first two that were held this year. This one will be held on Saturday, July 18, Dinner will be served at 4:00 p.m. This dinner will also serve as the club s open house and is being promoted in the community. Bring another family along and show them all that we have to offer at the ICSC. We will be open starting at 2:00 p.m. to give tours and shoot some trap. The main course will be a pig roast. Members are asked to please bring a dish to pass. Members are encouraged to RSVP to Amy McGillvary. You can Amy at amymcgillvary@gmail.com You can also call or text Amy at (989) This will help us determine how much food we need. We will be accepting donations for the cost of the meal. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and a raffle for your choice of prizes.

A Message from the President

Isabella County Sportsman s Club Visit our website: www.isabellacountysportsmansclub.com A Message from the President 2015 2nd quarter Reconstruction of Winn Road from Deerfield Road to Millbrook Road