DESRGC Bulletin/Newsletter
December 2016/January2017
EDITOR’S MESSAGE:
It is said, “Feed your Faith and your doubts and troubles will starve to death.” (GLB)
Greetings to you all.As 2016 quickly comes to an end and we usher in 2017 I can honestly say we have had a very interesting and intense year. We had record lake levels compared to numerous prior years, lots of large and plentiful fish, we had several devastating fires rip through the Kern Valley destroying hundreds of homes and taking lives, deep snow in the Green Horn Mountains yet through it all, our beloved Club was spared. Yeah, we went through a lot with things going wrong and finally breaking but in all, we must count our Blessings. A lot of folks in the valley didn’t fare so well and our hearts go out to them. We had many private parties & a successful yard sale which helped us out financially and yet we have reached another year into the chapters of the Douglas El Segundo Rod & Gun Club. The highlight of the year I’m sure you will agree was the heated presidential race. No matter which side of the political aisle you stand on, I have never seen such hateful underhanded tactics used to gain votes. Not to mention the millions of dollars that went into the campaigning. And here I always thought it was the vote of the people who counted and not the size of your political coffers. One thing for sure, under the current regime, our gun rights have been trampled and violated at every turn in the road throughout the country, especially in California! I just wish that politicians would go after criminals as fiercely as they go after law abiding citizens who wish to defend themselves against criminals or who wish to own firearms! This country would become great again (not to quote a presidential candidate). It has been and will be my constant hope and prayer that members start using the Club more in the New Year so we can make it through to 2018.
While we are on the subject, I am reminding everyone that if you have not mailed in your 2017 renewals, they should be sent in immediately to assist with operational costs. Not to mention that if you want to stay at the Lodge or have an event, you will not be able to do it until you have submitted your renewal.
Team Duranty came through again this year with the annual “Orphan’s Thanksgiving” celebration at the Lodge. We had a full house and not to mention the full stomachs! The fare was turkey, prime rib and all the trimmings. Desserts of all kinds topped off the meal and the evening was finished off with Skeeter Mann playing guitar and singing songs while being accompanied by Jack Jr. and Scotty. A big Thank You to Mark & Erica for hosting the dinner as well as everyone else involved in making it a successful event. Hope to see you all next year!
As a Rod & Gun club, we must remain vigilant of all new legislation regarding firearms ownership. One thing for sure, although you might be a responsible gun owner, you may soon become a felon overnight when all the new gun laws take effect. I still can’t understand how we will be criminals but too many criminals involved in crimes while using firearms are still walking the streets with impunity? Now add the “recreational”use of Marijuana to the equation and we as California residents are in for a wild ride! Also, remember tobegin donating your unwanted items for next years’ yard sale to make it another great success!
A reminderto all membersthat if you expect to stay at the Lodge, you must make reservations through Jack Hays.Mail your deposits to DESR&GC at PO Box 147, Wofford Heights, CA. 93285. Your deposit will be returned by the Club Treasurer & not by Jack Hays.
Until next time, may you all be abundantly Blessed.
TBear Ochoa
Calendar
Meetings for the next threemonths:
Jan 03General Meeting/ Don Ramon’s in Huntington Beach
Feb 07General Meeting/ Don Ramon’s “ “
Mar 07 General Meeting/ Don Ramon’s “ “
DESRGC Meeting Minutes 12-6-16
-Welcome/ Call to order by Tom Russell at 6:55pm.
-Flag Salute by: Greg Smith.
-Members present: 6.
-Review Agenda/ Minutes and approve: No minutes submitted for 11-1-16 meeting.
-Reports:
-President-Tom Russell: Reported that the wall heater in the auxiliary kitchen was repaired.
-Exec. VP- Mark: Excused absence.
-Adm. VP- : (See Tom Russell’s report above).
-Vice Pres- Joey: Paid boathouse space until January ($90.00 for three months).
-Secretary- Tom: (See Tom Russell’s report above).
-Treasurer- Terry: Excused absence.
-Membership- Dave: Dave reported that we have a new member and renewals have begun to come in.
-Sgt. At Arms- Greg: Nothing to report.
-Past President- T. Ochoa: Lake Isabella water level beginning to rise again due to several heavy storms in the valley and heavy snow fall in the local mountains. The “Orphan’s Thanksgiving” dinner was another huge success.
-Old Business:
1. Fund Raising Chairman: None
2.Facebook Updates: None.
-New Business:
1. Fish of the Month: No entries were made so for the January meeting, a Catfish over 12” will be worth $25.00 and Calico Bass 12” or better is worth $5.00.
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3. Items for the good of the order: During discussion, Dave Servais made a motion to give Jack Hays a $350.00 stipend and was seconded by TB. Ochoa. Motion passed unanimously.
-Adjourn Meeting: Motion by TBear Ochoa seconded by Dave Servais to adjourn the meeting at 7:34pm. Motion passed unanimously.
Minutes by: TBear Ochoa
Orphan’s Thanksgiving had a full house.
Skeeter Mann began the live entertainment.
Mark and Erica finally able to relax and enjoy the night.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Don Ramon’s Restaurant at 16961 Golden West St., Huntington Beach. N/W corner of Warner & Golden West. Dinner at 5:30pm, meeting starts at 6:30pm
2016 CLUB BOARD/KRVC CONTACT
VISIT OUR CLUB WEBSITE at DESRGC.COM
Name / Title / E-mail Address / Phone NumberTom Russell / President / / (818) 317-7633
Ralph Arzate / Secretary / / (714) 460-8360
Mark Duranty / Executive V.P. / / (714) 404-5688
Tom Russell / Admin. V.P. / / (818) 317-7633
Joey Junio / Vice President / / (714) 307-7304
Terry Grimm / Treasurer / / (310)994-6682
Greg Smith / Sgt. At Arms / / (714) 840-7865
Dave Servais / Membership Chair / / (714) 875-4213
TBear Ochoa / Past President/
Boathouse Chairman / / (714)554-1459
Jack Hays / KRVC Lodge / Lodge Reservations / (760) 417-0283
KRVC Mailing Address / P.O. Box 147
Wofford Heights, Ca. 93285
***As stated before, all reservations are to be made directly to Jack Hays and no one else. Mailings should go directly to: P.O. Box 147, Wofford Heights, CA., 93285. Any deposits will be returned at a later date by the Club Treasurer Terry Grimm.
ATTENTION ALL HUNTERS!
Nonlead ammunition is now required for all hunting on CDFW wildlife areas and ecological reserves and when taking upland game birds with a shotgun, except for dove, quail, snipe and any game taken in licensed game bird clubs. In addition, nonlead shot is required when using a shotgun to take resident small game mammals, furbearing mammals, nongame mammals, nongame birds and any wildlife under the authority of a CDFW depredation permit.
Although full implementation of the nonlead ammunition requirement for big game hunting does not go into effect until July1, 2019, CDFW urges California hunters to start acquiring and practicing with nonlead ammo well before 2019.
Source: California Department of Fish & Wildlife
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Building Fund
Dear Members,
As you all well know, our Lodge is under constant need of repair and upgrading. Several years ago, I started the Building Fund Project which was very successful thanks to you all. It was established since a lot of members felt left out of all the scheduled work parties to make all the necessary repairs and upkeep. For one reason or another, members couldn’t attend yet they still wanted to somehow be involved in the upkeep of the Lodge. We started the special fund again to provide for emergency repairs and upgrades. This fund will goes directly for materials used in the upkeep and for special needs in case of emergencies.
This is how it works: Below you will find the attached donation certificate. Fill it out and forward it with your donation check or money order made out to “Douglas El Segundo Rod & Gun Club”. On the side memo line, write in “Building Fund”. It’s that simple.
I would like to thank all of you in advance for your contribution and acknowledging the need for beautifying the Lodge which is second only to our valued members.
Sincerely Yours, TBear Ochoa
I,______of
Name
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Address
Would like to donate to the D.E.S.R. & G.C. Club Building Fund in the amount of $______.
Enclosed is a check/money order for that amount. Make checks/money orders out to: “D.E.S.R.G.C”.
Please send your donation to the Club Treasurer, Terry Grimm, 5388Dobson Way, Culver City Ca. 90230
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