Challenge The Outdoors, Inc.
JULY, 2015 A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SERVING THE RECREATIONAL NEEDS AND DESIRES OF THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED SPORTSPERSON
Presidents Message---James Adamovich Hope you’re enjoying the summer. At long last it is here. CTO has many opportunities for you to enjoy the events with us. Be sure to look at the newsletter for events coming up. Check below or the web site calendar of events www.CTOforMe.org or our CTO Face Book page. Make you click like on Facebook. Saturday the 25th of July is the annual banquet at the River Rail in Shiocton please mark your calendar and join us. There will be bucket raffle prizes and of course the awards for the last year. Just a great time to get together and visit. We would like you to come to the annual meeting and help vote for our directors. If you would like to be on the board or know of some one that does please contact Chuck Duffeck chuck@cbduffek.com or 920-378-3519 We are a all volunteer organization, we need your participation and support in all events. Thank You! Hope you’re enjoying the great outdoors!!
Night At The Races By Jim Adamovich The races will be held on August 27, 2015 at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna on Highway 55 and KK. Tickets are available by calling Jim Adamovich at 920-722-2090. We have a limit of 30 tickets----5:45 is time trials and 6:45 the races begin. Hope to see you there.
2015 Chasing Rainbows Spring Saturday, June 27, 2015 Fall Sunday, September 13, 2015
ATTENTION: FALL DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 9/13/15 Chasing Rainbows will be at Wilderness Springs Trout Farm, located west of New London on HWY 54 then right on Madden Rd. No fishing license required or size limit on trout, with a two fish limit. Fishing will start at 9:00 am, at Wilderness Springs Trout Farm. Please bring your fishing poles, secret lures, and dish to pass for lunch. Cane poles, bait, cleaning, and packing on ice will be provided. Contact Cliff Pheifer at (715) 412 1707 or e-mail at: deb57ncliff55@gmail.com
We Need Your Help The CTO Board of Directors is looking for members to become directors. As a continued effort to serve it membership, we are looking for former, current, and new members to serve on the Board. No prior experience is required, just your wanted input and guidance. Since 1998, CTO Incorporated has seen tremendous growth in membership and activities. To remain a vibrant and member-driven organization, CTO needs you to consider serving on the Board of Directors. The Board of Development Committee is seeking nominations to fill 7 Director positions. A CTO Director is a current and good standing member of the organization. Directors will attend monthly board meetings and carry out assigned committee responsibilities. Directors understand the need to balance recreational desires and needs of people with physical disabilities along with the realities of managing a non-profit organization. MOST IMPORTANTLY, CTO Directors are people with a positive attitude, are objective decision-makers, and enjoy helping others succeed in CTO activities. The need for its membership to participate in the daily activities does not end there. We are also looking for the membership to help in the individual committees. To volunteer on a commit-tee does not require you to attend the monthly BOD meetings. You need to have a sincere desire to serve the membership and lead at the event. If you would like to make an event (Deer, Duck, Tur-key hunts Football, Hockey or Baseball events) better, please sign up to be a leader on the various committees.
WE NEED YOUR HELP to make this organization better than what it is now. The BOD is constantly looking for ways to improve, and we cannot do it without your input. To nominate yourself, or to nominate another member, contact Chuck Duffeck at 920-378-3519, or by e-mail @ chuck@cbduffeck.com. All nominees must provide a brief summary of why they would like to serve on the Board to Chuck prior to July 3, 2015. Board 2015 elections take place at the Annual Meeting Banquet held at the River Rail in Shiocton, Wisconsin.
2015—LAKE MICHIGAN SALMON FISHING EVENT On July 11, 2015, we will be heading out on Lake Michigan for our Salmon Fishing event. Our boats will be heading out of Algoma Harbor at 4:00 a.m. and Two Rivers Harbor at 4:30 a.m. All gear is provided by the captains. Since there is limited room, you will need to make a reservation. We are just getting our boat captains organized, and the spots fill up early; so make sure to call in early. If we fill up, we will have a waiting list for any openings. Please call Judy or Wayne Paluch at 920-336-1934. If no answer, please leave your name and phone number; and we will get back to you to get your information for the reservation. This is a physically disabled fishing event only. I need to know what problem you have getting a round, so I can place you on the correct boat. If you would like, you can e-mail me at palj22@att.net. If you would like to e-mail me, I need your name (please print) address, phone number, emergency phone number, e-mail address, and which harbor you would like. (Algoma or Two Rivers). If you never were on one of the boats, I will be sending a sheet to read about what you will need, and one to fill out and sign and return to me. I will enclose a self-stamped envelope for sending the signed sheet back to me. I need this to establish your reservation. If you are going, you will need to buy a Salmon license and a Lake Michigan Salmon Stamp at the Department of Natural Resources or you can go online to get these items At DNR.com. They also have them at some sport shops and convenience store and gas stations. Call first to see where they have the items you need. You MUST have a license and Lake Michigan Salmon stamp to board the boat, there is a fine on each without these items; by the DNR if they stop your boat. If you have a personal helper, that person can join you, but they must also have a license and Lake Michigan Salmon stamp even if they don’t get to fish. Our Captains and First Mates are our help-ers and assist you with everything. I do have to know their name, information, and they have to fill out a form also. I will send those who need information for the event and what to bring along. New people will automatically be sent the information. If you need directions, let me know. 920-336-1934 Judy Paluch P.S. As of June 10, 2015 the boats and waiting list are full so no further requests are being taken. Thanks to all for your interest in this event.
INVITATION TO THE DOOR COUNTY RENAISSANCE FAIRE We are pleased to invite CTO members to experience the Renaissance Fantasy Faire which will be held in Door County, just north of Sturgeon Bay. The event will take place the weekends of June 27 - 28 and July 4 - 5, 2015. You may visit our web-site at http://www.doorfaire.com/ for more information about the event or find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RenaissanceFaire In addition to the early 1500's style Royal Court, live armored combat jousting, 4 stages, interactive period encampments, and a tented marketplace with dozens of vendors, we are expecting a Viking invasion! This fun and educational outdoor event is lots of fun for the entire family! Please contact Steve Harvey who is volunteering to help with this event and will be able to provide FREE admission tickets to a limited number of people. You can reach Steve at 920-494-3143. If you need addi-tional information, please contact Sandy Stetler at 920-746-6773.
Baseball, food, fireworks, and more! Timber Rattlers (Brewers affiliate) vs. Beloit Snappers (Athletics affiliate) When: Saturday, August 29 Time: Meet outside the stadium by 4:30 p.m. Where: Fox Cities Stadium 2400 N. Casaloma, Appleton, WI We will be eating in the 1st base picnic pavilion again this year. The Rattlers staff will setup ta-bles that are accessible for people in wheelchairs or scooters. Admission includes game ticket and an all-you-can-eat picnic (BBQ Grilled Chicken Breast, BBQ Pulled Pork, Hot Dogs, Pasta Salad, Dessert, etc.) along with two beverages. The picnic will be served at 5:00 p.m. and will last until game time at 6:30 p.m. The picnic will happen rain or shine. Rattlers staff will be handing out a player poster to the first 1000 fans to go thru the gates. Weather permitting there will be fire-works after the game. This event is open to all members. Guests are welcome, but will be responsible for buying their own tickets. Tickets cost $23.00 for adults/$19.00 for children 10 & under. The $5 parking fee is also your responsibility. The deadline to reserve your ticket(s) is August13th, so reserve your ticket(s) ASAP or you may miss out on a fun event! To reserve a ticket(s) contact Peter Lathrop or Mark Baehr. Also, if you need a ride to this event please tell Peter or Mark and they will try to find a ride for you. Peter: (920) 982-4288 or e-mail plcaravan@yahoo.com Mark: (920) 766-9218 or e-mail baehrm@sbcglobal.net
End of Summer Outing at Outagamie Conservation Club Saturday, September 19th, 2015 CTO has had 2 end of summer get togethers the past years and each has been a nice outings for our members. This years location is going to be at The Outagamie Conservation Club located north of Appleton on Mayflower Road. We’ll have a map with directions in our next newsletter coming in late August. We’ll be working with the fine folks at OCC to set-up great opportunities for every-one to enjoy, including; trap shooting, archery, pistol shooting and fishing for starters. We may also be able to sight in our deer rifles/shotguns and maybe 1 or 2 more activities that will be worked out in the next month or so. We will have a meal as well, not sure what the main course will be but it will be yummy no doubt. We will be asking attendees to bring a dish to pass. We really hope that our members who have been wanting to try some of these activities in the past will now will have a real opportunity to do so without feeling rushed or intimidated. We are really looking forward to this outing and hope you do too! The OCC grounds are very wheelchair friendly and there is ample parking and a very nice Club House area that will serve our needs very well. So, mark down September 19th on your calendars and keep an eye on our chat group and Facebook and we’ll keep you informed as to what’s happening and a full article will be coming in our next newsletter. Until then get out and enjoy your summer!!
13th Annual Membership and Awards When: July 25, 2015 Where: River Rail, Shiocton Time: 4:30: Annual Election and Meeting 5:30: Fellowship 6:30: Dinner This is CTO’s yearly membership meeting and election of the Board of Directors. It is a time to recognize and thank our volunteers and supporters. An invitation with full details of the meeting, directions and RSVP will be mailed by the first week of July. If any member has an item they would like to donate for the Bucket Raffle please contact Rita Adamovich @ 920-722-2090 or Karen Baehr 920-766-9218. For reservation call or write. Karen Baehr, 2201 Welhouse Drive, Kaukauna, WI 54130
Shooting the 4th Thursday Shooting the 4th Thursday of the month has been changed from the Rod and Gun Club to the Outa-gamie Conservation Club at N3502 Mayflower Drive, Hortonville. If you need more information please call Jim Adamovich At 920-722-2090 or E-mail jimrita0208@yahoo.com
Youth and Lady Day J&H will be celebrating our 22st year of our Annual Youth & Lady Day of Outdoor Instruction on Saturday, September 12th. Registration will be from 9AM – 3PM and activities will run until 4PM. This is a free event for all ladies and all kids up to age 18. Activities will include shotgun, 22 and BB gun shooting stations, archery, fly casting, rock climbing and the trout fishing will again be sponsored by Challenge the Outdoors. There will be displays by the DNR, Al Meier’s Taxi-dermy and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Ladies Group. Food is also furnished along with a door prize for each participant. For more information about the activities or if you wish to make any donations, please contact Diane at J&H at 715-758-8134 or e-mail me at jhclub@tds.net Attn CTO members: CTO is always looking for helpers at the Trout Pond. If you would like to help the youth and ladies catch the fish or join those who clean the trout after they are caught please call CTO at 920-593-6300 and leave a message—someone will call you back with details. Strategic Planning committee We would like to hear from all members about the Good and Bad things CTO does for the mem-bership. We are looking for Ideas on what needs some adjusting has far as events and activities that the organization offers. Some members have said they would like to have more social events, (Blizzard, Timber Rattler Games) others have stated that they would like to see more fishing events. Whatever the request is we would like to hear from you. Even if you did not like the way an event was held in the past. We would like to hear about the concern. We want to make CTO better for everybody. Please feel free to contact Keith Pamperin at (920)494-3990, kjpam-perin@aol.com or Chuck Duffeck at (920)378-3519, chuck@cbduffeck.com.
The 9th Annual Awards will be given out at the 2015 CTO annual banquet in the summer. Time frame to submit an entry for an award is from July 1, 2014 thru June 30, 2015. Procedures, Rules and Details: All the categories (Except Volunteer of the Year Able-bodied) entrants must have been a CTO DISABLED member before submitting an entry. The definition of a disabled member should meet at least 1 of the following requirements: Have a Class A or C hunting permit from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Holding only a DNR Cross Bow permit is not considered to be “disabled enough” for this awards program. Can only ambulate with the use of a wheelchair, walker or two canes or two crutches from a disability considered permanent. Is legally blind. Is missing a hand or arm regardless of using prosthesis. Is over the age of 70 years. Other individuals can become qualified on a case-by-case basis. Contact Awards Administrator. The CTO Board of Directors shall appoint a CTO Director as “Awards Administrator”. In this capacity, this person will oversee tiebreakers, choose award winners in the “Honor” categories and otherwise administer this program. A CTO disabled member can only win 1 of the hunting, fishing, or shooting categories in any one year. Enter as many categories as possible so you have a better chance at winning. A CTO disabled member can only win a Biggest Challenge Overcome Outside Award and a Deep Doo-doo Award twice, and Volunteer of the Year Award once for the life of this Awards Program. A CTO able-bodied member can only win a Volunteer of the Year Award once for the life of this Awards Program. Winners in these Honor categories might have their stories and photos published on our website and other publicity tools as are feasible. The winners will be notified of their Honors a few days before the banquet so they can prepare a brief presentation to the banquet attendees. The reason for this is to strive to show the group what a “real” winner does to gain such high recognition and provide inspiration for others to reach for similar achievements. Volunteers and others will be encouraged to remind or make entries for disabled members with or without the mem-ber’s knowledge. For example, boat captains on the Shawano Lake fishery will be advised to measure fish that might be award eligible. Award Categories: Biggest Challenge Overcome Outside: One year, a CTO member overcame his quadriplegia to hunt turkeys on his own. He set and reset his blind to get the best spot; he got in the blind and set up and after several exciting close calls was able to bag a turkey. Try and top that one to win. A person can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. Past Winners include Mark Baehr 2007, Steve Lang 2008 & 2012, & James Luedke 2008. Award = $75 gift cer-tificate to a Sporting Goods Store.
CHALLENGE THE OUTDOORS AWARDS PROGRAM From JULY 1, 2014 thru JUNE 30, 2015 7 8 Deep Doo-doo Award: For the CTO member who takes the biggest challenge in the outdoors while getting in a difficult situation. One winner was a wheelchair user who dropped a goose in a muddy cornfield and after his able bodied buddy could not find the goose, he crawled through the mud to find it himself. While the mud got washed off in a hot shower, the glow of the satisfaction of his achievement will last lots longer. So, get out there and expand your limits. A person can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. Past Winners include Steve Lang 2007 & 2009, Roger Mateer 2011, Keith A. Pamperin 2014. Award = $75 gift certificate to a Sporting Goods Store. Volunteer of the Year Able bodied: For the CTO member who best embodies the spirit of giving to help oth-ers enjoy the outdoors. A person must be nominated by someone else. Past Winners include Bill Mayville, Larry Zander, Karen Baehr, Rod Barkhaus, Tony Gehr, Gary Thyes, Carl Gierke, & Rita Adamovich. Award = $100 gift certificate to a Sporting Goods Store. Volunteer of the Year Disabled: For the CTO member who best embodies the spirit of giving to help others enjoy the outdoors. A person must be nominated by someone else. Past winners include Jean Chapman, Judy Paluch, Toby Malchow, Larry Laehn, Mark Baehr, Peter Lathrop, Cliff Pheifer, & Steve Harvey. Award = $100 gift certificate to a Sporting Goods Store. Longest fish, by the following species: (length in inches) No photograph required, but it would be nice. Great Lake/Green Bay Trout or Salmon, Inland Trout, Walleye, Musky, Northern, Perch, Small and Large Mouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, White Bass, Catfish, Whitefish, & Rough Fish(Bullhead, Carp, Dogfish, Sheepshead, ect.). There will be one winner for the longest rough fish of all of the rough fish species. Award = $25 gift cer-tificate to a Sporting Goods Store for the longest fish in each species. Shawano Lake Fishery Longest Fish, by the following species: (length in inches) at the annual event. No photograph required, but it would be nice. Walleye, Musky, Northern, Perch, Small and Large Mouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, White Bass, Catfish, Whitefish, & Rough Fish(Bullhead, Carp, Dogfish, Sheepshead, ect.). There will be one winner for the longest rough fish of all of the rough fish species. Award = $10 gift certificate to a Sporting Goods Store for the longest fish in each species. Chasing Rainbows Longest Trout at Both Events: (length in inches) No photograph required, but it would be nice. There will be one award for each of the Chasing Rainbows events. Award = $15 gift certificate to a Sport-ing Goods Store. Biggest Whitetail Buck: Number of Points longer than one inch x maximum inside spread in inches. No pho-tograph required, but it would be nice. In case of ties or near ties, antlers will be re-examined in more detail by CTO Award Administrator. Award = $50 gift certificate to a Sporting Goods Store. Biggest Tom Turkey: Length in inches of spurs and beards. No photograph required, but it would be nice. Award = $50 gift certificate to a Sporting Goods Store. Top score for Disabled Shooter at the J&H Sporting Clays Fund Raiser: Bust the most clay pigeons and win. Top score = 50. Award = $50 gift certificate to a Sporting Goods Store. Top overall Trap Shooter: Top 3 rounds times the distance for the year. Top score would be a score of 25 times the maximum yardage of 27 yards times 3 = 2,025. Award = $25 gift certificate to a Sporting Goods Store. Top overall Skeet Shooter: Top three rounds for the year. Top score would be a score of 25 times 3 = 75. Award = $25 gift certificate to a Sporting Goods Store. Top overall Sporting Clays Shooter: Top three rounds for the year not including the J&H Sporting Clay Fund Raiser. Top score would be a score of 50 times 3 = 150. Award = $25 gift certificate to a Sporting Goods Store. Send entries to the award categories to Award Administrator Peter Lathrop, either at plcara-van@yahoo.com or E9649 Pine Tree Lane, New London, WI 54961. Phone 920-982-4288. Feel free to ask questions.
Cost Sharing Program for Adaptive Equipment We know adaptive equipment can be a bit pricey so our hope, by creating this cost sharing program in December of 2004, was to help our physically challenged members offset that cost and encourage them to purchase their own equipment. Thus creating more independence for them. So far CTO has helped several members purchase adap-tive hunting equipment including crossbows and hand cranks, and an adapted gunstock. We are still waiting for the 1st adaptive fishing equipment request. For those unfamiliar with our cost sharing program here’s how it works. CTO will help our physically challenged members purchase adaptive hunting or fishing equipment by picking up to ½, but not to exceed $100.00, for the cost of the piece(s) of equipment 1 time per year. For example say Jane purchases a crank for her crossbow and it cost $150.00. CTO would reimburse Jane $75.00. To receive reimbursement for a piece of adaptive equipment you have purchased or to see if a piece of equipment you’re considering purchasing qualifies contact Jean or Harland Chapman. (920) 525-1123. *Note, keep your receipt and get a duplicate copy of the original because we will need a copy for our records. And if you re-turn the item please reimburse CTO. If you are looking for sources of adaptive equipment there are hundreds to choose from so shop around and check our website out for links to sellers and suppliers and as always please show patronage to the many businesses that have been so good to us over the years by giving them your and our busi-ness.
Challenge The Outdoors Inc. October Special Deer Hunt Hello Everyone, This is just a reminder that this CTO hunt starts on October 3rd and ends on the 11th. Sign up for the deer hunt will start again on July 1st and run through August 30th. Please watch your CTO Newsletter for upcoming information. If you have any question please call Pat Nieuwenhuis at 920-687-8707. Fishery at Shawano Lake By Jim Adamovich There were about forty five people that enjoyed a great day at Shawano Lake this year. The weather was excellent, fishing was good, and the food was really excellent. Thanks Karen and Bill Baehr for all the work to set it up and to all the helpers at the fishery arranging all the food and clean up. Thank You, Bill Mayville for getting the pontoon boats, and the tent. We hope you come to our annual Awards Banquet to hear the many fish stories. We want to thank all the volunteers for making this event a great success.
CTO PONTOON 2015 The CTO pontoon ( The Challenger) should be put in at the Cecil Dock on about May 1, 2015. This year we will be reserving the pontoon for the full day. Call Gary Thyes at 715-584-7700. If anyone would like to just go for a 2-to 3 hour site seeing tour into Washington Lake and then around the island just call Gary Thyes and see if there is a time he can guide you around the lake for a couple of hours. If you would like to go fishing for 3 hours call Gary—he will guide your group. To set up a time (but not too early in the morning because he really needs his beauty sleep) call 715-584-7700. Remember fishing is not the only place you need a good line. Also remember if you are disabled CTO will pay for your gas but you have to fill the gas tank when you are done, get a receipt and send CTO the bill for gas. If you have never taken out the pontoon you have to call Gary and set up an instruc-tion hour before you can take it out.
Challenge the Outdoors Inc In partnership with Shadows on the Wolf 2015 Turkey Hunt May 15-17th Gorgeous weather and the season’s first bountiful mosquito hatch greeted CTO turkey hunters, mentors and helpers Friday afternoon at Christus Memorial Camp in Clintonville! Anticipation was high, and the stories of previous hunt experiences flowed enthusiastically, as the group moved into camp. A few CTO disabled hunters, with their worthy hunting mentors from our partners at Shadows on the Wolf took to the fields and woods to get in some evening hunting. By late evening the following CTO Hunters were at camp preparing for their 3:30 am revelry. Myron Renier, Don Johnson, Jim Adamovich, Keith Pamperin, Laurie Deborg, Tommy Narmore, Len Colegrove, Mike Filipenko, Kaley Wockenfus, and Andrew Atnip By noon most of the hunters and their mentors returned to camp for a break, to compare their sightings and experiences, and to indulge in a delicious lunch prepared by our trusty cooks Rita Adamovich and Karen Baehr. Jim Adamovich, and Tommy Namore, had their hunt complete by noon having harvested anxious Tom Turkeys that came in looking for a mate. After getting up at 3:30 am there is nothing like a full stom-ach, to make a nap very enticing! However the anticipation of harvesting a turkey was too great and most hunters left to hunt. With heavy eyelids it was difficult to stay alert in the warm afternoon sun. By late af-ternoon the hunters and their mentors came back with three more successful harvests. By the end of the day five hunters (50%) had scored harvesting brightly adorned Tom Turkeys for a very successful 2015 CTO Turkey Hunt. Jim Adamovich, Mike Filipenko, Keith Pamperin, Tommy Namore, and Kaley Wockenfus all harvested nice Toms. For Mike and Kaley it was their first success at turkey hunting. Kaley Wockenfus got the largest turkey by a combined scoring process, considering weight, length of Beard and length of Spurs. Laurie Duborg (blind member) and her Shadows mentor Dave Wolf put in the best effort staying out the longest on Saturday and getting up early on Sunday and going out for several hours. This was Laurie’s sec-ond hunt and she was determined. Laurie and Dave brought back a video of a large curious Black Bear that visited their blind. At one point Laurie and Dave walked through the woods to get over a ridge to have a better opportunity, Although she did not harvest a Turkey, Laurie accepted the Challenge and came back with the most, ( estimated 31) wood ticks). We are very thankful and appreciative of the mentors from Shadows on the Wolf: Rory Clark, Terry Dor-schner, Norb Dallman, David Wolf, John Bonkowske, Bill Brady, Jim Kniesel, Tom Lehman, Gregg Shermo and Chuck Dallman. Others that helped with set up and the hunt include Paul Hoffman, Boyd Thiel, Cole Thompson, Todd Wipperman and Don Zietlow. And of course the food, set up and cleaning of the lodge by Karen Baehr, and Rita and Jim Adamovich. Karen and Rita were also helpful with Helping Laurie search for ticks. A great time was had by all! Cliff Pheifer, Event Chair CTO,
2015 Turkey Hunt Mark your calendar: Options for Independent Living Inc. and WIS Tech are hosting a statewide Assistive Technology Resource Fair, representing a wide array of assistive technology and adaptive aids. In addition community organizations will be present to create awareness of their services.
Where Lambeau Field Atrium, Green Bay, WI
When September 23, 2015 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Call Options for Independent Living, Inc. 920 490 0500 for further information.
PLEASE COME!! Our Challenge the Outdoors, Inc Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. We welcome your presence and input. July 21, 2015 Cabela’s — Green Bay 6:00 p.m. Aug 18, 2015 Place to be determined 6:00 p.m. If you wish to attend one of our meetings call (920) 525-1123 for a possible change in location. . .
CHALLENGE THE OUTDOORS BOARD MEETING HIGHLITES MARCH 17, 2015 The Board held a Strategic Planning Meeting to work on developing and improving our events. Many directors gave their ideas on how we could accomplish this. The meeting was an overall view on how to handle memberships, bookkeeping in our new office, and how to maximize our newsletter de-livery and still hold down the cost. We had a discussion about the pontoon boat and the costs of repair and maintaining the boat. It was suggested that we should check with the schools in our area to ask the students if they would be interested in doing their volunteering hours help-ing our disabled persons at our events. There are duties like netting their fish, help them move to dif-ferent spots, help our volunteers, do some of the picking up and packing of items we brought, and jobs like that. They also get a meal and beverages with the rest of us.
APRIL 21, 2015 Tim Ewing, Dave Prey and Rick Herzfeldt gave a presentation about an ADA boardwalk-gravel trail they are working on at the Navarino Nature Center. We are undecided if we are going to make a dona-tion towards this project. The Sporting Clay Fundraiser turned out to be very successful this year. We have raised enough money to finance our events and extend our events. We asked a few schools in the area if any of the High School Students would like to obtain some of their volunteer hours by helping at our fundraiser. Two boys from Hortonville High School worked 11 hours and were a great help to us.
NEW MEMBERS MAY— JUNE, 2015 SHERRY COLVIN