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VOL. 2 - 2010

Newsletter Date April 15th

President’s Report -

Just to introduce myself. I am Mark Porter your new AFGC President. I have a family of five, all of which are active members of our club. This will be my third year as President. I feel this year is going to be the most exciting one!

I would like to start and say thank you to last years board, lead by Nathan Anderson. You guys did an awesome job! Thank you for laying down the ground work for this year’s Ex-ecutive. I also want to thank you the membership, for the awesome turn out at our recent AGM. We had a packed house! Thank you very much for all your support.

Our goal this year is to get our range expansion and renovations started. Our board of executive is united and ready to take this project on. We have in place a “New Range Committee” which will be able to stream line the progression of this project. I would like to thank all our volunteers for stepping up and taking on this role. I trust we’ll see the fruits of your labors.

I also want to put out a reminder of our 3rd

Annual AFGC Open House this July. This is an awesome event, one you don’t want to miss! There will be lots of activities offered. This is a great way to reach out to your friends, to get them involved in the shooting and fishing sports we love. If you are wanting to get involved by donating your time and experiences, please give me a call.

Have a great spring bear season! Shoot straight and keep safe.

Cheers,

Mark Porter AFGC President

Executive from Left to Right

Richard Simpson: PR, Steven Cotten: Secretary, Marco Tahvanainen: PR,

Mark Porter: President, Rob Engh: Vice President, Ian Baird (sitting): Director,

Linda Dunn: Membership, Bob Lefebvre: Treasurer.

April 15th Edition 2010

CAMOFLAGUE N’CANDY WILD GAME SUPPER

SATURDAY ♡ FEBRUARY 13TH 2010 What a great night! Fabulous savoury delights prepared by Linda Dunn and her staff—Kudos to you all!! The VOLUNTEERS who helped set up and take down were invaluable to ensuring that everything was ready for the ‘guests’ ! THANK YOU: Will and Krista Dunn; Mark Porter and his 3 daughters: Megan, Michaella and Maddie; Dave and Linda Dunn, Ron Edwards, Dale and Lee Reilly; Bob LeFavere; Loren and Elaine Sherbina; and Cadet ‘Dads’ Derek and Ben; and Cadet ‘Mom’s’ Pat and Cheryl — couldn’t have done it without

you!

Door Prize Sponsors: 81 Door Prizes Donated!! BIG THANKS go to : Hub Sports; Reaction Fly and Tackle; Italian Sporting Goods, Big Game Arch-ery; Ann Scott; Meyers Sheet Metal; Civil Advantage; RCSCC Cadet Corps; AFGC; Dart and Tackle; Fred’s Custom Tackle; Pitt Meadows Marine; Dave and Linda Dunn; Rona; Reliable Gun and Tackle; Cascade Supply and Marine Ltd;

Loren and Elaine Sherbina.

AWARDS: Pic.1: Jaye Harding—Big Game Trophy New Hunter 1st Kill.

Pic.2: Will Dueck—Wolf 16.3 Record Book of BC.

Pic.3: Bill Kuehn—Biggest Elk

Pic.4: Terry Riffen—Biggest Black Bear taken by a bow in BC, 21.7/11

Pic.5: Dave Helmack—3 Awards: Mule Deer King, Largest Grizzly 24 5/16 top 100 of BC, 2 Blacktails 107 4/8, 109 4/8, Biggest black buck by a bow in AFGC

history.

Great Music by DJ’s -

John and Marianne


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Sub-Clubs Reports

PPC Report The last three months have had a good turnout for our training matches. We are con-tinuing our monthly matches on the first Sunday with all welcome to attend to compete or watch. We are preparing to hold three Nationally registered competitions to be held on the first Sundays of June, August and October. We are looking forward to an enjoyable Spring, Summer and Fall of shooting. The club members are more than welcome to come out and be spectators and see what the PPC shooting is all about. If you have any questions please drop me an email: [email protected] or call me at: 604-637-3945 Russell Sorsdahl PPC Chairman Trap Club We had 10 shooters out at our last shoot. The Rain, thankfully, held off for the day. Next shoot is on April 18th. Night practice starts on Thursday, May 6th. Ron Edwards Trap chair

Well, spring has come and the range has been bustling with activity. We have seen some very busy times on the outdoor range on the weekends recently, thus making the upcoming range expansion an exciting time for all members.

The Sea Cadets had a weekend range competition in March, with a number of cadet cores involved. Thanks to LS Makar, LS Sidhu along with their leaders, Derek Bailey, Ben Kim and many volunteers for an tremendously well organized and successful weekend. It was a privilege to work with you.

Dave and Linda Dunn

Operation Managers Report

FAST FACT

In case you did not know—the Creek on the AFGClub property has a name! SMITH BROOK

There are small fish in the pond and the culvert will be made bigger—City of Abbotsford.


2010 Membership form on next page. You can fill this one out and send it into the club with payment. Please remember that if you don't renew your membership within 60 days of expiry you will have to pay the $25 initiation fee again!! So don’t wait to renew!! Thank You…...

Fishing Report

“ April days can be as cold and wet and miserable with wind as December days. April rivers can

be swollen and thick with flood. But April is still as beautiful as its name, the true spring month that breaks our world out of winter into something nearly summer. It could not be right to keep anglers away from their rivers at such a time , and I think they are seldom kept away , unless by the ice of a high altitude or a late year. “

BY RODERICK HAIG- BROWN

April should provide us with some very good steelhead fishing in the Vedder. There have been good numbers of fish going through the canal area and should be throughout the river now. The fishing pres-sure is some what lower this month as some people are gardening and have other interests.

This is also the time of year to start fishing kokanee in the Kawkawa Lake at Hope and to venture to the Fraser back waters in search of cutthroat. Check with your local tackle stores before heading out as you can get lots of valuable free information.

Just a few reminders for everyone: New fishing licenses as of April 1st and can buy on line at:

www.Fishing.gov.bc.ca

Do you have your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (all persons operating powered pleasure vessels less than 13 feet are required by law to carry a card.)

Cards Online – www.basic boating.com or 1-800-474-5210

Do not forget July 10/10 AFGC open house and fishing for rainbows. Lorne and myself are getting the fish pond booked, fireman to fill pond , prizes for our new fishermen and gals so please plan to bring your children and grandchildren for this event.

Fishing chairman,

Ross Gordon

Fish Fact:

One study of 20,000 men found that simply eat-ing fish once a week slashes the risk of sudden cardiac death in half. Another study found that dining on fish just once or twice per month provides similar protection against Strokes! Canada’s Food Guide recommends eating at least two servings of fish each week.


Chilliwack Dart & Tackle

Sponsors

2010 Executive Directors

President: Mark Porter 604-504-4484

Vice President: Rob Engh 604-309-0203

Secretary: Steve Cotten xxx-xxx-xxxx

Treasurer: Bob Lefebvre 604-847-0416

Membership: Linda Dunn 604-852-4101

Past President: Nathan Anderson 604-870-3284

Operation Manager Linda & Dave Dunn 604-853-6864

Newsletter Elaine Ridout-Sherbina 604-793-8464

Public Relations Marco Tahvanainen 604-415-9884

Richard Simpson 604-

One Year Directors: Loren Sherbina Ross Gordon John Richardson Ian Miller

Wayne Meyers Ron Edward

Two Year Directors: Derek Bailey Ian Baird Russell Sorsdahl Ed McKim

Marco Tahvanainen Marlo Bullock Paul Roxborough

4161 Lakemount Rd.

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ABBOTSFORD FISH AND GAME

CLUB

Outdoor Range

Chairman :Nathan Anderson 604-870-3284

1. Will Dueck 604-854-5344

2. Ron Edward 604-792-3440

3. Rob Engh 604-309-0203

4. Greg Izzard 604-639-7406

5. Dave Dunn 604-853-6864

6. Wayne Meyers 604-859-2086

Indoor Range

Both Bob and Rob Co - Chairman

1. Bob Lefebvre 604-847-0416

2. Rob Engh 604-309-0203

3. Dave Dunn 604-853-6864

4. Greg Izzard 604-639-7406

Open House Saturday July 10th

Noon—5pm Lots of activities to participate in,

bring bring the kids for fishing in the trout pond! Plus much more!!

Phone: 604—851—4101

E-Mail: abbotsfordfishandgameclub.org

Committees Upcoming Events Membership Report

Regular $95.00

Family Spouse and 4 children $105.00

Senior (65yrs) $65.00

Junior $40.00

Associate $60.00

Initiation Fee for new members $25.00

Members MUST pay dues within 60 days of

expiry date OR pay the $25 initiation fee. again!

Members with guests - $10.00 fee per guest

Membership Fees

April 2010

Linda Dunn—Membership Chair.

Members as of April 1st.

Life - 15

Family - 191

Regular - 195

Associate - 9

Junior - 1

Total - 419

Lots of calls from members wanting to renew

their memberships. We should have the new

forms and stickers by the next meeting.


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