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From the President: Jay Pienta, 309-269-1226

As President, I hear a lot of comments from our members. Things they agree with, and

things they don’t, or comments like - you need to do this or you need to do that. If you are

not involved and try to make the club better by attending meetings and volunteering your

time at events, then you are not correctly informed. I try to inform our membership on the

good things that people do for the club but I also need to share the not so good things that

some people do to our club and to our residents that call the club their home. What

things? How about improper disposal of your trash and of your fishing line, killing of club

animals and birds, destruction of club property, dumping of yard waste and construction

materials on club grounds and not following club rules. WHAT? Why do I need to hear

this? Well, the club only has one caretaker. Derek has a full time job, He also has family

obligations. He is not paid. He can’t be patrolling 24/7, 365 days. If our members are

aware of the things that a “few” members or NON members do, and take down their

information, then Derek can investigate, and address the issue, or call in the authorities.

Then maybe those few bad apples can be removed from the barrel. Club rules are

established for a reason. They are common sense rules. Help our new caretaker and the

club by observing, annotating, questioning, reporting and challenging anything you see

that is not part of our club rules. The RICC Board of Directors will back you up. THIS IS

YOUR CLUB! Help continue to make the RICC a safe and clean place to bring your

families out for a great day, weekend, or week of fun. I am always open to new ideas, and

suggestions. Remember, we are ALL volunteers. No one receives a paycheck!!

RICC CLUB ANNUAL PICNIC (OCTOBERFEST) Oct 14

This year our annual picnic will be in October and we will have an “October Fest” Plans right now

are to have a “BIERGARTEN”. We will have 2 Bands! From 11:30-12:30 The Deutsch 8 piece

German band will play on the deck. From 1-4pm The River City Six will play on the main

pavilion. Food will be Brats, Hotdogs, German Potato salad, chips, cake?, and some authentic

German/seasonal Biers, Hayrack rides. We will still have the silent auction, raffle, and some

games for the kids. The German Society of Davenport will also be involved. Times will be from

11:00-4:00 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. If you have a NEW item, Gift Certificate or Gift Card that

would make a great silent auction item to donate to the club, please give us a call. Do you have any

ideas for transforming the Pavilion into a Bier Garden? German items we could use? Give us a call.

Auf Wiedersehen! Jay 309-269-1226

ROCK ISLAND CONSERVATION

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Look for new events happening at the RICC this year! Check our FACEBOOK page and website

to keep informed, along with your newsletter. Share our events with your friends!

Fall and Winter events— Jay Pienta 309-269-1226 or riccpresident@aol.com

If you are interested in chairing an event, please give me a call. In the past we have had a Fall Party

and a Children’s Christmas Party. At this time we do not have any chairpersons to begin to plan these events. If you

would like to discuss, please call and we can give you some ideas of what was done in the past. If we do not have a

chairperson for these events, they will not go on. Money to put on the event can be appropriated by the board of di-

rectors and general membership.

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RICC CARETAKER—787-4770 Derrek Beckhart

ATTENTION!

The following club areas will be closed from Thursday August 3rd 12:00 Noon thru Saturday August

5th 1:00 p.m. Due to the Boys and Girls Club Fishing Rodeo.: the Main Lake Area, and the Horse

Shoe Lake area. NO CAMPING or FISHING will be allowed on the Main Lake Area or the Horse Shoe

lake areas during this time period due to the stocking of the tagged fish, Setup, and Use of grounds

for the Rodeo. Club grounds will be patrolled 24 hours until the Rodeo is over at 1:00 p.m. on Satur-

day August 5th. All camping and fishing for members will need to be done using the West Lake Area..

Gates will be closed on the main roads around the Main Lake areas during this time. Members will

need to use the blacktop roads to get to and from the West Lake if camping or fishing. I would highly

suggest that you purchase an entry to the Rodeo since I hear the top prize IF you are lucky enough to

catch the right fish is a 2018 HONDA SUV. Also many other chances to win other prizes. Sounds fun!

Any questions? Give me a call. Derrek

EUCHRE— . Second and Fourth Fridays of each month.

6:30 registration, 7 pm play time. $5 buy in.

Potluck dinner at 6:15 if you wish to participate—bring a dish to share

Bar is open so even if you don’t play, come out and socialize!

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The Celebration Patio—This was in last months newsletter. So far, no interested members!

Phase 1 has been completed! Phase 2 is now being planned. If you are someone with knowl-

edge on how to complete a design with our celebration bricks, please give the RICC a call to dis-

cuss! This would be an ongoing project as we sell additional engraved bricks, we would have

them added to our design. Any and all ideas will be considered! Call Jay @ 309-269-1226

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TRIFECTA!

Saturday September 23— Doors open at 10 am.—Melia Lackey(563) 265-4534

**Rule packets/payouts/point break-down handed out day of event**

** Cash payouts to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners** **50/50 drawings – Raffle drawings**

**Kitchen and Bar will be open**

** Drink specials on Budweiser products**

**You may sign up the day of event**

**No partner? No worries!…Come solo and we will get one for you**

2 person teams

$25/Team By 8/1

$30/Team after 8/1

Mail payment with team name to event location:

Rock Island Conservation Club— c/o Trifecta2421 Big Island Parkway Milan, IL 61264 For more information call (563)265-4534 or (309)787-4770 or visit www.riccnews.com

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Boys and Girls Club Fishing Derby—August 5

7:00-1:00

Join us for the 2nd annual Get Hooked Fishy Derby, August 5th, 2017 at the

Rock Island Conservation Club!

Gates open at 6 AM. Fishing 7AM-1PM. Shore fishing only! Anyone any age can participate, and the best part is, the IL DNR has

issued the BGCMV a group fishing permit, so participants are NOT required to have a fishing license on this day!

Restaurant quality catfish will be stocked in the water before the event. 350 of these fish will be tagged to represent various prize

levels, and the GRAND PRIZE is a 2018 Honda SUV provided by Zimmerman Honda!

Breakfast, Lunch and beverages will be available for purchase!

Bait will also be sold at the event. Please bring your own tackle. Activities for kids will be ongoing throughout the morning,

including fishing demonstrations and minnow races!

REGISTRATION:

$10 for small prize eligibility

$25 for large and grand prize eligibility

Sign up now online at www.bgcmv.org, in person at 338 6th Street Moline, IL,

OR at packet pickup these dates:

August 1-3 at the QCCA Expo Center 5-8PM

August 4 at RICC-9AM-6PM

**There will be no day of event registration this year! New this year-additional shoreline, and regis-

trations capped at 600, to ensure an enjoyable experience for all participants!

(2017) ROCK ISLAND CONSERVATION CLUB (2017)

MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL APPLICATION (PRINT CLEARLY)

MEMBER NAME (Printed on Membership Card)______________________________________________________

I have read and acknowledge the rules of the RI Conservation Club and voluntary release all liability of the RICC.

SIGNATURE______________________________________________________DATE______________________

ADDRESS______________________________________________TELEPHONE_____________________

CITY______________________________ STATE___________ ZIP CODE__________________

GENERAL Membership: (Member, Legally Recognized Partner, Children under 18yrs), 1 Voting Right:

$65.00_______Extra Sticker: $3.00________ (1 Extra sicker allowed)

SENIOR Membership: (Member 65 +, Legally Recognized Partner, Grand Children under 18yrs, 1 Voting Right:

$50.00______ Extra Sticker: $3.00________ (1 Extra sicker allowed) TOTAL: $_________________

You will receive one membership sticker with payment. (1) ONE additional car sticker can be purchased at a cost of $3.00.

You must have the sticker affixed to your windshield directly behind the rear view mirror and your membership card must

be in your possession when on Club property.

Memberships Valid: JAN 1, 2017 – DEC 31, 2017

Circle the events that you would be willing to help out with. Call me to help out with the following events:

Club Events___QCCA events___ Hunter Safety Clinics___ Call Me____ Blood Drive(Give/help)___

EMAIL ADDRESS: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

RETURN THIS FORM WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:

RICC MEMBERSHIP CHAIR P.O. BOX 3733 ROCK ISLAND, IL. 61204-3733