GCF&G ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 2020 ARE DUE ON 12/31/19. YOUR RENEWAL DUES FOR 2020 CAN BE PAID STARTING ON 10/01/19.

A RENEWAL FORM WILL BE MAILED OUT FIRST CLASS TO ALL GCF&G MEMBERS IN SEPTEMBER, PLEASE MAKE A NOTE.

Club House: (937) 372-8261

ASSOCIATION Greene County Fish & Game

President: Gary Smith (937) 372-3179

CLUB IS LOCATED AT: 1538 UNION RD., XENIA, OHIO MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX # 64, XENIA, OHIO 45385

ABSOLUTELY NO GUESTS ARE PERMITTED TO HUNT OR FISH WITHOUT EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THESE PRIVILEGES ARE RESERVED FOR OUR MEMBERS, THEIR SPOUSE, MINOR CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN! THANK YOU.

PRESIDENT’S COLUMN.

The big event for this month is our

“Junior Outdoor Training Day” (formerly

known as JAKES Day).

This will be held on the 22nd of June, so

mark those calendars and get your young-

sters out to the club to participate.

I see a lot of the same kids year after

year, and they always seem to enjoy the

activities. We need more youth involve-

ment! They are the future of our club and

our hunting and shooting sports.

Several clubs like ours have closed up

in recent years for one reason or another.

We have programs at our own club that

are suffering from a lack of participation.

If there is a program you like at the

club, tell your friends, bring them out, have

fun and promote it to keep it active and

growing.

Help your Chairmen and women, these

folks are volunteers and can’t do it all by

themselves.

Also on the 22nd of June the North Day-

ton Anglers will be stopping by our club

during their annual motorcycle poker run. If

you see these folks, say high and welcome

them to our club.

A big Thanks goes out to the Mid-

dleton’s (Rooters) for doing the cooking for

the Fish Fry.

Thanks also to the several new, and

“seasoned” members that helped with the

fun event.

Hope to see you at the club, and as

always, get involved, follow the rules, and

above all BE SAFE!

— Gary Smith

CAMPGROUND INFO.

Primitive (Tent) Camping - Is located by the well house, (signs to be posted), and available on a first come first serve basis. The cost is $5 for the first night and $1 for each additional night. Call the chairman and let him know your plans, put your fees

JUNE 2019 NEWSLETTER

12 GUN GIVEAWAY MONTHLY WINNERS

The winning ticket number for the May drawing was # 0116.

The lucky winner was: Jason Couture of, Xenia, Ohio.

Congratulations go out to Jason !

IMPORTANT 2019 DATES TO REMEMBER

-

200-YARD RIFLE SHOOT - 6/8.

KID’S FISHING DERBY - 7/13.

JUNIOR OUTDOORS TRAINING DAY - 6/22.

5-STAND SPORTING CLAYS - 7/20.

GREENE CO. FAIR - 7/28 thru 8/3.

ALL-NIGHT CATFISH TOURN. - 8/23.

COONSKIN CAP BRIGADE 8/23, 8/24 & 8/25.

B.P. SUMMER RENDEZVOUS 8/30, 8/31, 9/1, & 9/2.

ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC - 9/21.

OHIO “WILD BUNCH SHOOT - 9/28.

in an envelope with your name on it and drop them in the drop box in the entry way when you arrive at the clubhouse. Campground Sites - A few are still available. Apply on-line (just click on Campground) or contact the chairman for more information. Our Big Halloween Party is Saturday, October 12th, so mark it on your calendar now.

CAMPGROUND CONTACTS

Rick Darner (Chairman) - (937)-609-6828 Danny Gibson - (937)-371-5935.

WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The women's auxiliary meeting in June will be at Carillion Brewing Co. on Wednesday 6-12 at 6:30 p.m. Please let Gail know by Tuesday evening of that week if you plan to at-tend. Euchre continues the 3rd Saturday of the month with doors opening at 6, cards starting at 7 PM. We provide the entree, cash and door prizes. Cost is $6, bring a dish to share, your own beverages and your friends. We hope to see you there. Thanks to all of the members who use the vending machine, the money helps support many of the kid activities. If you encounter a problem with the machine or if you have any suggestions, please contact Gail Walker at 609-2215.

2019 RIM-FIRE OFF-HAND LEAGUE RESULTS!

1.) Jack Evans………………………………….…………..2234 2.) Drew Watkins…………………………...…………….. 2221 3.) Alton Georg………………………………...…………..2139 4.) Eric Pohlenz………………………………...…………. 2135 5.) Keith White…………………………………………….. 2114 6.) Neal Ontko……………………..………………..…….. 2103 7.) Terry Allen…………………………………..…………. 2094 8.) Ray Titcombe…………………………………...…….. 2079 9.) David Parsley..………………………………………… 2065 10.) Al Sawyer……………………………………………...2057 11.) Randy Titcombe……………………………………...2023 12.) Bill Austin……………………………………………...1918 13.) James Tweed……………………….......................1906 14.) Barry Ingle.…………………………………………….1883 15.) Melissa Russell………………………………………. 1882 16.) Bill Barney……………………………………………..1859 17.) Randy Wimer…………………………………………. 1503 18.) Jeff Shingler……………………………………………. 723 19.) Jacob Dawson…………………………………………. 715 20.) Alec Marshall…………………………………………...447 21.) Charles Severt………………………………………….248

REMINDER! FIREWORKS ARE

STRICTLY PROHIBITED

AT THE CLUB!

JUNE 2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CAMPGROUND OPENS MAY 1ST.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

TRAPSHOOT P & C 12 - 4 PM.

C-ACTION SHOOT 8 AM.

3

4 RIM-FIRE OFF-HAND LEAGUE & PIZZA PARTY 5 PM.

COWBOY & STEELS PRAC. 5 PM.

5 ARCHERY 3-D SHOOT 7 AM - 6:30 PM.

CMP SHOOT 4:30 PM.

6 TRAPSHOOT P & C 5:30 PM.

NRA PISTOL NDR PISTOL

7 SCL-SET-UP 9 AM

A GIRL & A GUN SHOOT 5 PM.

8 SCL MATCH 9:30 AM.

200-YD SHOOT

KIDS FISHING &CASTING 5 PM.

9 TRAPSHOOT P & C 12 - 4 PM.

10 11 BOARD & MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS 6 & 8 PM.

12

ARCHERY 3-D SHOOT 7 AM - 6:30 PM.

CMP SHOOT 4:30 PM.

13 TRAPSHOOT P & C 5:30 PM.

NRA PISTOL NDR PISTOL

14 SCL-PRACTICE 5 PM.

15 W/A EUCHRE PARTY 6 PM.

SCL MATCH 9:30 AM.

16 TRAPSHOOT P & C 12 - 4 PM.

17 18 COWBOY & STEELS PRAC. 5 PM.

19 ARCHERY 3-D SHOOT 7 AM - 6:30 PM.

CMP SHOOT 4:30 PM.

20 TRAPSHOOT P & C 5:30 PM.

NRA PISTOL NDR PISTOL

21

22 JOTD DAY 8 AM.

ALL-FISH TOURNAMENT 6 PM

23

TRAPSHOOT P & C 12 - 4 PM. 30 TRAPSHOOT P & C 12 - 4 PM

24 25

26 ARCHERY 3-D SHOOT 7 AM - 6:30 PM.

CMP SHOOT 4:30 PM.

27 TRAPSHOOT P & C 5:30 PM.

NRA PISTOL NDR PISTOL

28 ACTION RIFLE RANGE SET-UP 3 PM.

29 ACTION RIFLE RANGE EVENT 9 AM.

MEMBER TECHNOLOGY PORTAL IS HERE!

Things are constantly changing at the club, but one thing that is not chang-ing is our quest to make things easier and more accessible to you our mem-bers. Our new Technology Chairman James Tweed has announced the crea-tion of a new communications tool; a Technology Portal. This bold new addition is still under construction, but once completed, this on-line access will allow you to accomplish many things that used to require multiple steps to achieve including the purchase of replacement gate cards, access club related forms and surveys, and much, much more. Check out all that will be available by clicking the link below for a sneak peek.

https://sites.google.com/view/gcfngtech/home

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200-YARD RIFLE SHOOT - 6/8 @ 8 AM. WOMEN’S AUXILIARY MEETING - 6/12 @ 6:30 PM.

A GIRL & A GUN LADIES SHOOT - 6/26 @ 5 PM. BLACK POWDER SUMMER LEAGUE KICK-OFF - 6/26 @ 6 PM.

GCF&G Action Rifle Match (Open to Public) Saturday June 29th – Registration in Clubhouse @ 9:00am

Pre-Reg: $15, Day-Of: $20 (Add US ARMS Membership for $20) Ages: 10-17 Junior (Parent/Guardian Accompanied) & Adults

Click Here to Read the Rules!

CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER

Email Question to: Click Here

Divisions Examples: See Rules for More Info All Divisions can be either “Iron Sights” or “Optical” Battle Rifle: 7.62 or Larger (as permitted on ranges)

Service Rifle: 5.56/.223 & Similar Person Defense: PCC 9mm/40/45/5.7

Small Arms: 22LR, 22Mag, 17HMR

Tips & Techniques: When Adjusting Sights,

Remember “FORS”.

Adjusting iron sights at the range or in the field often induc-es confusion and can lead to wasted ammunition and missed shots.

A simple acronym, FORS, can help you remember that, when it comes to changing where your shot strikes, the Front sight should be moved in the Opposite direction and the Rear sight should be moved in the Same direction as your in-tended point of impact.

Once again, to move your point of impact on the target, just remember FORS: Front sight Opposite, Rear sight Same.

by American Rifleman Staff - Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2019/5/8/tips-techniques-when-

adjusting-sights-remember-fors/

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FROM THE NRA…. May 22, 2019 Dear Fellow NRA Members: Since the NRA was founded almost 150 years ago, our adversaries have repeatedly tried to take us down. Today is no different. A recent burst of media claims the NRA is vulnerable, financially unstable, and weakened in its fight to defend the Second Amendment. Obviously intent on not letting the facts get in the way of a good story, most reports offer a distorted and inaccurate view of the NRA. As officers and past presidents of the NRA, we write today to set the record straight.

As you may know, we recently convened in Indianapolis for one of the largest NRA conventions in our history. More than 80,000 of our members showed up to gather as one NRA family - to support our Association and celebrate our nation's constitutional freedoms. During our annual Members Meeting on April 27, some asked for greater insight into three issues: the NRA's financial affairs, our di-rection and strategy, and the supervisory role being played by our board of directors. We had an open forum and spirited discussion.

Of course, our discussions were portrayed as a sort of family feud. (Infighting at the NRA - Chaos and Controversy!). At the NRA, we take pride in the fact that our Association is inclusive and invites the active participation of every member. Every member has an op-portunity to voice any concern they may have at the Members Meeting. In fact, our greatest privilege is hearing from our members. Like many of you, that's why we were at the Members Meeting in the first place and spent countless hours on the convention floor.

Fact: During a board of directors meeting on April 29, Wayne LaPierre was elected by acclamation to continue serving as our CEO and Executive Vice President. The board also unanimously elected Carolyn D. Meadows to serve as our new president.

Perhaps looking for a way to counter the narrative about a stronger, more unified NRA, questions have now conveniently surfaced about our financial situation and our standing in the regulatory arena. There also have been frequent attacks on Wayne's personal character.

Fact: According to the NRA's chief financial officer, we are on budget in 2019. The NRA is meeting all banking and supplier financial obligations and we continue to aggressively manage our cost structure to offset the orchestrated and calculated attacks against NRA's finances in 2018. Put another way, our financial house is in order - we aren't going away.

We have full confidence in the NRA's accounting practices and commitment to good governance.

Fact: The Association's financials are audited and its tax filings are verified by one of the most reputable firms in the world. Internally, the Association has a conflict of interest policy and, where appropriate, related-party transactions are reviewed and approved by the board's Audit Committee.

Simply put, we are well-positioned on the regulatory front and poised to handle all challenges that confront us.

Personal attacks against the NRA's leaders are nothing new. Recent ones have focused on wardrobe purchases and travel expenses incurred by Wayne. If members hear of an allegation, they can be assured that it has been or will be addressed by the appro-priate committees within our board of directors.

Fact: We have committees in place to oversee issues relating to Accounting, Legal Affairs, and Ethics, among others - and every board member is invited to attend these meetings. Please remember that all of us are elected by you - our members. We are not elected by Wayne or anyone on the NRA executive team. We serve as your elected representatives.

Fact: Over the years, Wayne had been advised by the NRA's advertising professionals to invest in his professional wardrobe due to his numerous public and media appearances. We understand that this was the same agency that facilitated the clothing purchases. What wasn't as evident in this "disclosure" is that the clothing expenses referenced in media reports dated back to expenses from 15 years ago! To put it in perspective, over this time period, Wayne has participated in thousands of events and hundreds of TV appear-ances, and personally directed fundraising efforts that total in the hundreds of millions of dollars. In any event, this practice was dis-continued some time ago.

Fact: The vast majority of the travel in question involved donor outreach, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. As an example, The Wall Street Journal reported that a trip to Italy was "tied to a 2015 documentary feature on the Italian gun maker posted on NRATV." Beretta, as you may know, is a major supporter of the NRA and our Second Amendment.

We are not inclined to further discuss unfounded attacks on our organization, political infighting, or a "weakened" NRA.

However, we will say this: Our adversaries will not divide us and any further discussion about the so-called "demise of the NRA" is only meant to distract us from our mission. This is how it goes when you stand on the bedrock of constitutional freedom - and repre-sent the last line of defense against a campaign to take down the Second Amendment.

While board members may argue, and perhaps even disagree as to tactics, the support Wayne and the current leadership enjoys re-flects our assessment of his past and future value to the association as well as our realization that our opponents know they have to take him down if they want to weaken the NRA.

As one NRA member recently said, the true story of the NRA won't be found in today's press clippings. It will be written in the history books.

Wayne has been standing shoulder-to-shoulder with all of us for most of his professional life. He has our support. A campaign to oust him failed - as the facts emerged, true motivations became apparent, and we agreed as to who should lead our fight for freedom. We are now moving forward.

Fact: We will confront our opponents, defend our values, and proudly continue our tradition as the greatest civil rights organization in the world.

Just like you, we care about the Second Amendment and our NRA. Just as you do, we know that our fights today are less for us and more for our children and our grandchildren. Just like you, we are all courageous foot soldiers in our fight for freedom. Every single one of us in this fight matters. The Second Amendment is where it is today because of all of OUR efforts. That's why you matter to our cause and our Association.

We are the NRA. United we stand. And together, we'll win.

Signed,

Carolyn D. Meadows - President Charles L. Cotton - First Vice President Lt. Col. Willes K. Lee USA (Ret) - Second Vice President Allan D. Cors - Past President James W. Porter - Past President David A. Keene - Past President Ronald L. Schmeits - Past President John C. Sigler - Past President Sandra S. Froman - Past President Kayne B. Robinson - Past President Marion P. Hammer - Past President Robert K. Corbin - Past President

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