The solar aerator for our lake has been installed and is operational. This is the result of a long and detailed process that involved a lot of our members and a lot of other organizations. It started with identifying a problem; talking to DNR and having them visit our lake. After DNR advised installing it for the health of the lake, we then spoke with the BCC Chapter (who had experience with the aerator), who directed us to a supplier who would give us a discount on the unit. We then took all that information and prepared a shared-cost proposal to the IWL Endowment. Following an oral presentation and defense to the IWL Endowment Board at the last National Convention, we were authorized the grant, and we placed the order.
We finally received delivery of the unit late last year -- too late to
consider installation. But this Spring, after the
weather turned good, and with the help of a lot of our members, the job was
done. Bill Jackson and Dave Drengwitz took the lead in installation, with lots
of help from Bill Askins, George Brill, Bobby Dewese, Lee Hays, Mark Lewis,
Tony Lueddeke, Bill Pastor, Tom Perazella, Andrew Ralowicz, David Steinfeld, and Mark Vollaro. Most heartfelt thanks to all!
Miles Greenbaum, President
Dave Drengwitz shown on our
lake island with the aerator system and the only thing that ever slows him down
– reading the directions! Dave says that he always reads the directions when
there are parts left over.
On Saturday, May 22, 2010, the Rockville
Chapter will be hosting members of the armed services from the
We need volunteers to provide: 5 doz. hamburgers; 5 doz. hamburger rolls; 5 doz. hot dogs; 5 doz. hot dog rolls; condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, mayonnaise); sliced cheese; sliced onion; chips; dip for chips; fruit bowl; snacks; baked beans; salad; potato salad; desserts (cookies, brownies, cake, pie); ice; beverages (water (72); iced tea (24), juice (25), soda (96)); snack foods (ideal for children); charcoal; lighter fluid; plates; napkins; plasticware; hand wipes; grill liners; heavy-duty foil; paper towels; table covers; tape; utensils for grilling & serving food; and aluminum roasting pans.
Also needed are: IWLA coloring books & crayons; veteran materials; name badges/labels; markers; food ID cards; first aid supplies; tents; 2 large bottles of hand sanitizer and paper towels for porta-potties.
Volunteers are needed to help out with the service members and their families, set-up, clean-up, and special tasks (i.e., photographer, fly tyer, & chefs).
To volunteer for fishing activities, please contact Dave Drengwitz . To donate, volunteer, or obtain more information, please contact Stacey Jones. Thanks for your support!
Tinker to Speak at May Meeting
Walter (Tinker) Johnson, of Tinkers Taxidermy in
Poolesville, will be speaking to us at the May 7 general membership meeting. He
was originally scheduled for the April meeting, but an emergency situation
prevented that from happening. Tink was last at our Chapter four or five years
ago and proved to be a most informative and entertaining speaker about local
hunting and trapping issues, and about life as a taxidermist. Not to be missed.
The Rockville
Email Group
The Rockville Chapter operates a members-only email list for announcements and discussions among members. To sign up, send an email identifying yourself to iwlar-owner@yahoogroups.com.
The
At
the April meeting we held a general election to fill two openings on the Board
of Directors Our two new Directors are Dave Brackna and Jack Cochran. We
appreciate that both of these members have committed a significant amount of
their time to support the Rockville Chapter. Welcome aboard gentlemen.
Current rules allow anyone “Range Approved” (Range Officers are not an
issue) to shoot unsupervised when a Duty Range Officer is present at the pistol
range. The Range Safety Committee has agreed that additional safety and shotgun
training is required to make our
A separate course will be offered to all current and future “Range
Approved” members that would like to use the
A detailed explanation will be distributed on the IWLAR group site, and this notice will be repeated in the June newsletter to alert current Range Approved Trap users that they will need additional training/certification and to sign up with Dick Chiapparoli . The course will be held after the 6/4 “Range Approved” training. Probably Saturday 6/5, 6/12 and/or 6/19 (stay tuned) and may last 2 – 3 hours (course still in development).
Trap certification cards will be issued to
those who complete this training. The cards will be checked by the duty DRO.
The DRO will still open/close the trap range. Please note that no person or
group will be allowed to use the Trap range without at least one "Trap
Range Approved" member (with card) after 7/1.
Grateful
Lake Chairman Bill Jackson and his associate Dave Drengwitz would like to thank those members that showed up for the April lake work party and then worked hard to get the lake property back in shape. Those helpful members were Tom Beavers, George Courtney, Andrew Ralowicz, Mark Vollaro, Robert "The Chainsaw" DeWeese, Bill Askins, Jay Copsey, Stacy Jones, Gabriel “Bruno” Hernandez, Lee Hays, Bill Pastor, Tom Vegella, Miles Greenbaum, Brad and Julie Lucas and son Jake.
The Worrells, Dave and Dave Jr. will be running the 3D Archery Program this year. Dave has chosen May 16, 8am – 1pm, for the start date. There will be two work parties, May 1st to clear shooting lanes and May 8th to setup targets, from 8am to noon both days. Come out and help with the work parties to earn some hours. Call Dave to learn how you can help run 3D Archery.
Tom Beavers
Receives the Chapter’s Tobin Award
Tom Beavers, the conscience of the Rockville Chapter, was presented with the Tobin Award at the April membership meeting. Tom has been a member and true believer in IWLA for longer than some of our members have been walking on earth. As a member of the League he has been very active at the chapter and the national levels. Most recently Tom has represented Maryland Ikes at the IWLA National Conventions as a National Director. Our sincere congratulations to Mr. Beavers for his being recognized for a job well done.
Tom Beavers (right) Receiving His Tobin Award from Rockville Chapter President Miles Greenbaum.
The April 11 pistol range work party was a great success. We managed to perform all of.the planned spring maintenance, including walking all the perimeter of the fence. We also started preparing the ground for the work at position 9. A really big thank you to the following volunteers: Armando Danini, Daniel Reggia, Tom Perazella, Bruce Cottom, Skip McConkey, Stephanie Carpenter, Tanya A. Filkins, Robert Collins, Kent Shaw, Jerry Czecha, and, probably, somebody else who didn't sign their name on the roster.
I will organize a few more work parties for general maintenance work and some specifically for constructing the new, multi-purpose position 9. For these specialized parties, I prefer if you could provide me with your e-mail address and your interests/skills, so that I could organize more focused and specific activities, knowing ahead of time how many hands and kinds of skills I could count on.
~ Paolo Amedeo ~
The Paddle Sports
Group Has Trips Planned for 2010
The Paddle Sports 2010 kick-off meeting was held in March. The 2010 trip calendar was discussed and filled out at that meeting with at least one trip planned per month starting April 18. If you would like to have some fun in our canoes and kayaks, contact Chris Bonatti . See you on the water!
Join Us for the IWLA Spring Mixer, May 15th
IWLA- Rockville will host a Spring Mixer, May 15th from 6-10pm. Meat, rolls and soda will be provided, cost of admission will be your favorite summer appetizer, side dish, or dessert item. This event is open to all members and their families. Weather permitting, we will dine 'al fresco' on the patio, with some additional seating indoors for those who prefer it. The bar will be open for cash donations. If you are interested in assisting with this event, contact Kim at kimi_g1@msn.com. This should be a fun start to the season, so come out and join us for an evening of food and friends under the stars!
The
Come on out and catch some trout. Power bait, meal worms and even earth worms have worked for some. As usual the daily limit is three per member. If you bring a guest, the guest’s catch counts as part of your three-a-day limit. The bass have started to become active too. Remember that bass can only be fished on a catch-and-release basis. Look for a notice on the yahoo group about a stocking of catfish that is planned – possibly in May.
One New Member Inducted in April
We had only one new member sworn in at the April meeting –
Mr. Jim Greene of
The Chapter Needs
a Scouting Liaison
The Chapter needs a volunteer that is willing to be the
person that links our four different scout troops to the Chapter leadership.
Contact Jay Copsey for
info on volunteering.
Short Shots
Mark Grannis has volunteered to take over the IWLA materials – hats, shirts, and such. Thanks Mark.
New board member Jack Cochran, along with Claire Usilton will provide the after-meeting food at our May general membership meeting. The menu offered will be: Chicken Wings, Jack's Famous Coleslaw, and Chocolate Brownies
Ike’s Want Ads
S&W early .32DA, Break-top, (circa 1900), Nickel, pearl grips - $300
S&W Model 27; .357 Magnum 5” revolver; rare, nickel finish - $750
Colt Gold Cup; .45ACP Bright Stainless; New in Box - $1250
Colt National Match; 1st year Gold Cup; L.N. in Box - $1850
Les Baer Bullseye 1911 with red dot: 1.5” gun; Like new - $1850
Browning Model 1885 High Wall: 45-70; Long Range Sights: Like new - $1300
Call Terry Popkin 301-949-2464 for information about the
firearms listed above.
Crossman/Skanaker Model 88 - .177 caliber, CO2, match pistol with Anschutz match grade barrel, new, never used - $400. Contact Jim at 301-598-8047.
Bear Compound Bow - The Truth - Left Hand bow with case but no sight, no arrow rest, in excellent condition, barely used. Price $300. Contact Eric at 202- 413-7281 or by email at ejourdanet@yahoo.com.
To place a
non-commercial ad, call Jay Copsey at (301)
540-9145, or email Jay at jcwow@aol.com. Ads must be received before the
Directors meeting - the third Friday of every month.