October 2022

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10/15/2022 – Fall Dinner (Open to Public) 11/07/2022 – General Membership Meeting

President's Message

October has arrived and autumn is upon us. The days are shorter, the nights are cooler, and the colors of autumn are painting the landscape. Many of our members have taken to the field for the beginning of the hunting seasons. Cherish those autumn hunts... hunt hard, shoot straight, and above all be safe. Our September 18th trap shoot was well attended and everyone had a great time; special thanks to Mike Beckwith for running the event. Also that Sunday we had our Primem Bow Turkey Shoot and congratulations to Jacob Langner, the proud new owner! Our Fall Dinner is now less than two weeks away, ticket sales have been steady, and we should have a great turnout. Tickets will available until Monday the 10th
. If interested, the best option may be the online option through the website. Our last ask for gift baskets for the Chinese raffle, contact me if you can help. Saturday November 5th will be our 1st Fall Pheasant release and Youth Pheasant hunt more details in this newsletter. Last but not least our range hours have been updated to allow for Sunday use of the range. New range hours are Monday-Saturday, 9AM to Sunset and Sunday 12 Noon to 5PM... No Sunday Shooting before 12 Noon! Hope to see you at the Fall Dinner and have a Great October!Regards, Kevin

Membership Bulletin

For those of you who have yet to renew, it is not too late! Although the gate combination changes have taken place, you can still get to the range by paying your 2022 dues. I will accept renewals from all 2021 members throughout the 2022 calendar year. If you fail to renew for 2022 and wish to be a member in 2023, the original initiation fee of $250 will apply. So do your wallet a favor and get those renewals in! New for 2022 is the ability to pay with a credit card online! To do this, go to our new website, LaGrangeHuntClub.org, and check it out! Of course, we will still take dues at membership meetings in cash or check, or by USPS – simply send your renewal dues (in check form) to P.O. Box 131, LaGrange, Ohio 44050. New for 2022 is the ability to pay with a credit card online! To do this, go to our new website, LaGrangeHuntClub.org, and check it out! Of course, we will still take dues at membership meetings in cash or check, or by USPS – simply send your renewal dues (in check form) to P.O. Box 131, LaGrange, Ohio 44050. Also, if you know of someone who may be interested in joining, the application for membership is available on the new website (https://lagrangehuntclub.org/membership-info/membership-form/.) They can either join directly online, or they can print the Application and Waiver and send via email (LaGrangeHuntClub@gmail.com) or via USPS to the address above.
Regards, Rick
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Junior Membership

The Junior Members Fund will provide a sponsorship to help cover the camp fees for The Lake & Trails – Youth Hunting / Shooting Camp again in 2022. Our Junior Members President, Jace Walters himself has attended all four years of this camp, and plans on returning in 2022 as a Junior Instructor. Jace wants kids to go to this camp because it is a really good learning experience because you get to learn how to shoot many types of guns; including rifles, pistols, air guns, black powder and some archery items as well. You will also get the chance to throw axes, make a knife and even make primitive items. You will also learn about wildlife, how to trap, and even get your Ohio Boaters License and Hunter Safety Course if you need to. And most importantly, you get to hangout with other kids who like the outdoors like you do. To qualify for the sponsorship you need to help out at a couple general memberhsip meetings and do a work party. Attend a general membership meeting and talk to the Junior Members President, Jace Walters for complete details and to sign up. If you would like to contact Jace email him at Recreation@JaceWalters.com

When you patronize supporters of JaceWaltersRecreation and the Junior Membership please remember to tell their management THANK YOU for their SUPPORT!

Firearms Range News

Several work parties were held during the month of September. The new footprint for the expanded shooting shed was seeded and strawed and the grass is beginning to come in. The trees and detritus that was removed from Wellington Creek was cut into firewood-sized pieces, with the remainder dragged into two large piles that will serve as big bonfires once winter has arrived. The creek alongside the rifle range was cleared of brush to provide a clear line-of-sight from the expanded rifle range to the 100 yard backstop. An archway was erected at the bridge over the creek to honor our late president, Howard Hines.]Thank you to Mike Beckwith, Roger Maynard, Fred Serio, Don Lantz, Rhett Wegehaupt, Rick Knight, Eric Flynn, Keith Fertal, Thomas Dillon, Jack Dillon, Paul Matousek, Jim West, Eric F. Broud, Bruce MacMillan, and Joel Kristoff.
Hours of operation: 9:00am-dusk, Mon.- Sat.; 12:00pm-5:00pm, Sun.Work Parties: Will be scheduled on a weather-permitting basis. If you are able to help or contribute in some way, please contact Mike Beckwith or Roger Maynard and leave a message. Remember to lock the gate behind you when leaving. The locks must have the combination dialed in to close, then roll the dials to lock.Make sure you review and adhere to the rules: SAFETY FIRST!! Always, Always, Always, Always! We have never had an accident at our range – don’t be the first to break this 90-year-old record!  Remember your badge. Without it, you will be considered to be trespassing on club grounds and asked to leave! Sign in and sign out. Review the rules before each use of the range. They are posted on the boards. Pick up after yourselves. Police your brass and trash. Be courteous to fellow members. If you have any questions, or find a deficiency, please contact your 2021/2022 Range Marshal Mike Beckwith or Roger Maynard.

Archery Range News

Come spring, one of the first changes you will see will be in the 3D Archery range. More animals will be put out, and in a manner where they will not need to be removed in order to mow the grass. Future plans include creating a walking 3D course in order to help simulate hunting and tournament conditions. After that a slight redesign of the bag target range.

Special Announcements

2022 Fall DinnerLast Day to Purchase Tickets is Monday 10 October Saturday, October 15th, 2022Lorain County Fair Grounds – RT 18 Wellington, OHDoors open at 5PM / Dinner at 6PMAll dinner tickets are entered in a drawing for a Henry 44 mag!All beer, soda, water and coffee provided …BYOBGun Raffles * 50/50 Boards * Booze Cooler * Chinese Raffle$30 Donation
Click to purchase your Fall Dinner Ticket, ONLINE
2023 Wild Game DinnerFor the 3rd consecutive year, we were forced to cancel our annual Wild Game Dinner. The first 2 years were covid-induced, and while covid was certainly a concern this year, the primary issue was the lack of donations of wild game, without which we certainly couldn’t have a Wild Game dinner. This event is our 2nd largest fundraiser every year
Calling All Tradesmen! Your Club NEEDS you!The rental house the club owns is in need of repairs. The septic system is under repair as I write this, but the house also desperately needs a bathroom remodel. We are hoping to save $$$ on this by appealing to the membership for assistance. Any plumbers, electricians, carpenters, etc. that are willing and able to donate some time or expert advice to the club on this projectbwould be saving us a considerable amount of our finitenfunds.P.S. – The house will also need a roof in the next few years. If you can help with that project, let us know.
Annual Gun Raffle......was held on October 3rd at the monthly General Membership Meeting at our alternate meeting site, the LaGrange Lions Club. Thanks to the Lions for making this venue available to us. Congratulations to all the winners! If your name was drawn and you were not present, you will receive a call from the club. If your name was not drawn, welcome to the club mine wasn’t either. Better luck next year to all of us. Also, congratulations to Roger Maynard for being the #1 ticket seller this year. He sold a whopping 90 tickets!
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