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Dessecker Named As Member Of Planning Rule Advisory Group 5 Introducing The 2012-2013 National Raffle 6 The Brood Cast 7 Regional Chronicles Welcome To RGS The New President John B. Eichinger John B.

1 Chapter Coverts Chapter Newsletter Western PA, OH, WV, IN, GA July, 2012 Inside this Issue: 1 Welcome To New RGS President John B. Eichinger 2 Winners of the National Raffle 3 Fall Banquet/Event Season 4 Dan R. Dessecker Named As Member Of Planning Rule Advisory Group 5 Introducing The National Raffle 6 The Brood Cast 7 Regional Chronicles Welcome To RGS The New President John B. Eichinger John B. Eichinger has been selected as the Ruffed Grouse Society s new President and Chief Executive Officer. In being named, President and CEO, John shared the following comments: I am honored to be selected by the Board of RGS and look forward to advancing its mission. The Ruffed Grouse Society has an important conservation leadership role in helping to advance sound science-based efforts in how we address early successional forest management and in support of habitat for hunted and not-hunted wildlife. My passion for grouse hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation is evidenced by my participation and active involvement in the leadership of local, state, national and international hunting and conservation organizations. RGS has a highly respected team of biologist and the headquarters staff and regional directors have a history of success John s career reflects the blend RGS was seeking. He holds a MBA from Central Michigan University with concentration in marketing a BS in biology from the same university. He served as Executive Director for Safari Club International and as a volunteer and office for the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Michigan Wildlife Foundation, National Wildlife Federation and Michigan Outdoor Habitat Brokerage, Inc. John has held senior positions in both international and domestic business and served with the US Army in Vietnam. Please welcome John to RGS!! 1

Winners Of The 2011-2012 National Raffle The Ruffed Grouse Society headquarters announce the lucky winners of the 2011-2012 National Raffle.

First prize the Connecticut Shotgun A-10 American Deluxe Over/Under 20- Gauge Shotgun, 28 barrels with 5 choke tubes, shallow frame, full side lock with engraved game scenes, straight stock with

2 Winners Of The National Raffle The Ruffed Grouse Society headquarters announce the lucky winners of the National Raffle. The winners were drawn on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the RGS National Office located in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. First prize the Connecticut Shotgun A-10 American Deluxe Over/Under 20- Gauge Shotgun, 28 barrels with 5 choke tubes, shallow frame, full side lock with engraved game scenes, straight stock with exhibition grade wood and field forend (Retail Value $9,400.00) was awarded to James Oliver, San Diego, California. Prize number two went to Chip Heaps, from Churchville, Maryland. Chip is the lucky winner of a Caesar Guerini RGS Unique APEX Grade 28-Gauge Over/Under Shotgun, 28 barrels with 5 choke tubes, one of a kind handengraved grouse and woodcock design, Prince of Wales stock and exhibition grade wood, RGS on the trigger guard (Retail Value $8,495.00). Our final winner of the Ithaca Grade III Model 37 Featherweight 28-Gauge Pump Shotgun, 28 barrel with 3 choke tubes hand-engraved with golf inlays, gold trigger, fancy AAA black walnut stock, (Retail Value $3,500.00), lives in Casper, Wyoming, C.J. Sandmark. Congratulations To All Of The Lucky National Raffle Winners!! Thank you to everyone for their support!! Following on the heels of the 2011 APEX award for the 50th Anniversary Publication, RGS has won two 2012 APEX awards for Ruffed Grouse Society magazine - Magazine/Journal Design and Layout, and for Editor Anna Stubna's, Editor s Log! 2

RGS Fall Banquet/Event Season The summer months are coming to an end, we are all beginning to think about getting back into the woods and the upcoming hunting season.

Below are listing of upcoming events in our region.

Wilmington, PA Banquet Contact: Lisa 724-693-9032 or rgslmt@msn.com August 23 rd Atlanta, GA Banquet Contact: Roy 678-975-0746 or Rts363@aol.

3 RGS Fall Banquet/Event Season The summer months are coming to an end, we are all beginning to think about getting back into the woods and the upcoming hunting season. A great way to prepare for the quickly approaching hunting season is to attend an RGS event in your area. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us. Below are listing of upcoming events in our region. July 28 th Indianapolis, IN Banquet Contact: Karl July 28 th & August 18 th French Creek Valley Chapter Youth Wing Shooting School Contact: Chris August 10 th New Wilmington, PA Banquet Contact: Lisa or rgslmt@msn.com August 23 rd Atlanta, GA Banquet Contact: Roy or Rts363@aol.com August 25 th Washington, PA Fun Shoot Contact: Brian or setter@gundogalliance.com September 1 st St. Clairsville, OH Banquet Contact: Harold September 8 th Charleston, WV Fun Shoot Contact: Tim Jebowles5@gmail.com September 20th Erie, PA Banquet Contact: Michelle September 22 nd & October 6 th French Creek Valley Chapter Youth Pheasant Hunt Contact: Chris November 1 st - 3 rd PA Wilds Upland Bird Hunt Contact: Mary wlhab@windstream.net November 8 th Washington, PA Banquet Contact: Brian or setter@gundogalliance.com November Athens, OH Banquet Contact: Steve or Stephen.benson@austinpowder.com For more details or copies of the above events banquet flyers please visit the RGS web site, www. ruffedgrousesoceity.org 3

4 Dan R. Dessecker Named As A Member Of Planning Rule Advisory Group, Representing Commercial or Recreational Hunting & Fishing On June 5, 2012 U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today named the members of an advisory committee charged with providing guidance and recommendations on the implementation of the new U.S. Forest Service Planning Rule. "Members of this federal advisory committee will give unique perspectives on land management issues under the new planning rule, which provides stronger protections for forests, water, and wildlife while supporting the economic vitality of rural communities," said Vilsack. "The committee's input will be very important as we begin to implement the new rule and address critical management needs on our national forests and grasslands." More than 220 people applied to serve on the committee, making for a demanding selection process. The selected members represent a balanced range of public interests in the management of National Forest System lands, as well as a diversity of backgrounds, communities, and geographic locations. This group will be able provide the Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service Chief with feedback on a range of issues important to implementation of the planning rule. "The members of this committee collectively bring to the table a vast amount of knowledge, passion and interest in our national forests and grasslands," said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. "Forming this committee continues the commitment to public involvement and collaboration that has guided us throughout this landmark rulemaking process." While only 21 applicants could be selected for the committee, the Forest Service will continue to engage the public in a number of ways as the new rule is implemented. Opportunities will include participating in the early adopter forest plan revision efforts and commenting on the proposed planning directives when they are released for public comment. Meetings of the federal advisory committee are also open to the public. The committee's scope of work will include the ability to make recommendations on directives relating to the Planning Rule, effective monitoring and evaluation methods, and suggestions for increased collaboration efforts. Representing commercial or recreational hunting and fishing is Daniel Dessecker, Ruffed Grouse Society Director of Conservation Policy. For more information about the committee, the new planning rule, and upcoming opportunities for public engagement visit the planning rule website. Congratulations Dan! Thanks for Being Our Voice!!! 4

5 Introducing the RGS National Raffle 4 Prizes Winner s Choice Tickets: $20.00 Donation Prize 1: Orvis Uplander Deluxe Shotgun, LTD Edition 20-Gauge 28 Barrels Over/Under, Hand Engraved Grouse & Woodcock ONLY 10 Will Be Made Includes Velvet-Lined Leather Case (Retail Value $7,995.00) Orvis Company Donor Prize 2: South Dakota Pheasant Hunt For Two Guns 4 Nights, 3 Days Of Hunting At Pine Shadows-DAYBREAK Lodge, Frederick South Dakota; Included Travel To And From South Dakota, Accommodations & Meals (Package Value $7,000.00) Pine Shadows-DAYBREAK/Mark Haglin, Donor Prize 3: Kansas Quail Hunt For Two Guns 4 Nights, 3 Days Of Hunting At Double Gun Bird Hunts In SW Kansas, Near The Oklahoma Panhandle; Includes Travel To And From Kansas, Accommodations & Meals (Package Value $5,800.00) Double Gun Bird Hunts/Steve Grossman, Donor Prize 4: Invitation For Two Hunters To Attend The 2012 RGS National Grouse & Woodcock Hunt Hunting In Grand Rapids Minnesota Hunt With Other RGS Members Includes 4 Nights Lodging At the Sawmill Inn Grand Rapids, MN. NGWH October 8 11, 2013; Includes To And From Minnesota, Accommodations & Meals (Package Value $3,450.00) Or The Winner Can Choose $2, Cash Four Winners To Be Drawn on JUNE 28, 2013 At The RGS Headquarters In Coraopolis, PA All tickets buyers will receive a free issue of Orvis News WINNERS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TAXES Everything Has Changed The Price $$--The Prizes The Choices I Will Fill You In On All Of The Details At Our Next Committee Meeting!! 5

6 The Brood-Cast Attn: RGS Committee Members We are just beginning the upcoming fall season and I look forward to working with you to organize your 2012 fund-raising events. The Drummer Fund has been effect for two years and we are really moving forward. I have listed some information on the Pennsylvania Drummer Fund and the 2012 approved projects going on in our neck of the woods Drummer Fund Projects From 2011 Funding Project: Swartara State Park Woodcock Habitat Initiative project / mechanical mowing strips / native shrub planting. This project is acres and was submitted by the South Mountain Chapter. Affiliates helping with the project are: PGC; DCNR; WMI; USFWS. $20, was funded from the PA Drummer and the total cost of the project is $40, Project: State Game Lands 110 Continued ESH work past decade on SGL 110 / brood habitat tom compliment area. This project is 14 acres and was submitted by two chapters, the Charles E. Bechtel Chapter and the Delaware Valley Chapter. The PGC is helping out on this site. $ was funded by the PA Drummer and the total cost of this project is $13, Project: State Game Lands 141-PGC providing labor and equipment to plant roads, (total cost is much higher than on proposal) Seeding road in continued work are from last couple years. The 5.8 acre project was submitted by the Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter. Affiliates helping with the project are PGC and TNC. $1, was funded by the PA Drummer but the total cost of the project is $5, Project: State Game Lands 28 & State Game Lands 44 Continued planting of conifer cover and mast producing on these SGL many years of work. The Allegheny Chapter submitted this 10 acre project. The PGC along with RGS are working together, the PA Drummer Funded $2, toward the total cost of this $4, project. Project: Hancock ESH Project at Bunker Hill Farm Managing large tract of land for ESH and features beneficial to grouse and woodcock through contract planting and timber management with HTRG. This is an on-going project but this year we are working on 1,445 acres with the following affiliates: PGC and Hancock Timber Resource Group. The Allegheny Chapter submitted this project and the PA Drummer funded $5, toward the total cost of $22, Project: Laughlintown Planting seedlings and clover mix in area designated by DCNR. This 8 acre project was submitted by the Western Allegheny Chapter and was a joint project with the Boy Scouts of America; DCNR and the American Chestnut Foundation. The PA Drummer Fund contributed $70.00 Project: State Game Lands 101 ESH cut on aspen areas needing management in rotational cutting since This 63 acre projects was submitted by the French Creek Chapter. RGS and the PGC are working together to make it happen. The PA Drummer Fun contributed $4, toward the total cost of the project which is $64,

Regional Chronicle -- Snapshots From Our Region Below are some of the photos received from the Members in our region.

The Western Allegheny Chapter Enjoyed A Habitat Day In Laughlintown, PA With The Boy Scouts Of America, The DCNR And The American Chestnut Foundation. The Group Planted Seedlings And Clover Mix.

7 Regional Chronicle -- Snapshots From Our Region Below are some of the photos received from the Members in our region. If you have some hunting/sportsmen photos you would like to share, please them to also include a brief description of the photo and I will try to include them in this new section in our regional electronic newsletter. Gilbert R. Symons Chapter Host Their Annual Fun Shoot On Saturday, June 2, 2012 At The Fairfield Gun Club. We Had A Great Day And All The Shooters Enjoyed The Event! The Western Allegheny Chapter Enjoyed A Habitat Day In Laughlintown, PA With The Boy Scouts Of America, The DCNR And The American Chestnut Foundation. The Group Planted Seedlings And Clover Mix. THANK YOU TO ALL! I am looking to post on the news letter some of your outdoors photos, Ruffed Grouse & Woodcock hunting photos, fishing, hiking camping. What are the RGS Committee Members doing over the summer months in our region? your photo with a brief description and share with other Committee Members-- to rgslmt@msn.com If you are interested in starting an RGS Chapter in your area I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. If you did have an active RGS chapter in your area but it no longer existed, and you would be willing to donate your time I need your help. I am asking all current RGS members to consider becoming involved with their local chapter or start a new active chapter in your area. If this is of interest to you please contact me. The Society is looking toward the future and our future is our Members. The Members who make things happen are called Committee Members. If you would like to become an RGS Committee Member please contact: Lisa M. Rossi, RGS Regional Director or rgslmt@msn.com RGS Committee Member Make Things Happen Become Part Of The Process- Join An RGS Committee In Your Area 7

8 Ruffed Grouse Society National Office 451 McCormick Road Coraopolis PA Phone: Toll Free: Fax: org Regional Director: Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is the one international wildlife conservation organization dedicated to promoting conditions suitable for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and related wildlife to sustain our sport hunting tradition and outdoor heritage Information on the RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: Lisa M. Rossi Phone : Fax : rgslmt@msn.com 8

Chapter Coverts Chapter Newsletter- New England

Chapter Coverts Chapter Newsletter- New England Winter 2009 Inside this Issue: 1-2 Regional News -New Regional Director in New England 2 Regional News Cont. -Committee Members 3 Regional News Cont. -RGS