2013 Big Buck Contest!

Kent Rod & Gun Club….2013 Big Buck Contest

 

·       This contest is for Members (in good standing) ONLY!

 

·       Deer MUST be taken in New York State

·       Deer MUST be tagged correctly and only with YOUR tag!  No family/friend’s tags will be accepted.

·       Members MUST present their own rack, not someone else’s/Members MUST be present when final winners are announced at the February 2014 meeting.

·       Pre-registration is required, starting September 6^th, 2013 and no later than December 6^th, 2013.  *Junior members will automatically be included on their parent’s registration.

·       The club Board of Directors will immediately review any discrepancies, in tagging or with any information regarding Deer taken illegally.

·       Antler score will determine winners in each category for a $150.00 Cash Prize.  One winner for Bow, one winner for Gun

 

·       Winner’s names will be added to the KR&G Wall Plaque

 

 Questions: 

Red Mastrobuono: kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com

Club Update!

• General Membership Meeting - Friday, September 6th at 8 p.m.

• Annual Family Camp-out (WEATHER PERMITTING!) - Saturday, September 7th.

Tent set-up will be late Saturday afternoon.  Everyone is asked to bring along something for the food and dessert table.  The club grill will be lit for Burgers, Hot Dogs and any other tasty item that you would like to bring along. 
Please note that, with other events on the club's schedule, if the weather turns extremely sour for this event, it will be cancelled..period.  Rain won't be an issue, for everyone can take shelter under our Pavilion,  but should a major storm hit with potential wind damage, we don't want to put anyone in harm's way.  Everyone will be kept advised, so please watch your e-mails!

• Ladies Day at the Range - Sunday, September 15th

Please note that club ranges will be CLOSED on this date as we feature this community outreach sporting event designed just for the ladies.  Registration closed several weeks back and reminders will be sent out to all the girls who signed-up for this fun day at the KR&G.

• Bow Hunter Safety Course - Saturday, September 28th

Time is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The KR&G kitchen will be selling refreshments and lunch items.  To register, contact Course Instructor, Jerry Meenan by e-mail....jerrymeenan@msn.com or...Cell: 914-552-0323

• Gun Hunter Course (TWO DATES-MUST ATTEND BOTH!)-Thursday, October 10th, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, October 12th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To register, please contact course instructor, Jerry Meenan by e-mail at: jerrymeenan@msn.com or Cell:  914-552-0323. Refreshments, Snacks and Lunch will be sold at the KR&G during both of these courses!

• And...it's not too early to think TURKEY!  Our Annual Turkey Shoot is scheduled for Sunday, October 6th at 10:00 a.m.  Always a well-attended event at our club as shooters compete for a frozen turkey and a healthy cash prize of $150.00...and, most important...Bragging Rights!   Members and Guests are welcome. Admission will be $20.00 which includes 1 Raffle Ticket, 1 Free Round of Shooting, a light Breakfast and hearty Lunch!  Please check back for further updates....contact Event Chairman, John Sparano at...kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com....for more information.

Hunter Safety Course Dates

Upcoming Hunter Safety Courses at the Kent Rod & Gun Club:



Pre-registration is required - Contact Course Instructor Jerry Meenan at 914-552-0323

• Bow Hunter:

Saturday, September 28th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Gun Hunter:  TWO DATES-MUST ATTEND BOTH COURSES!

Thursday, October 10th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 12th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


All that's needed to bring along is a pen....Coffee, Refreshments, Snacks and Lunch items will be available for purchases on these dates.  

Summer Clean-up Thanks and Club Update!

The heat wave finally ended in time for our Summer Clean-up on Sunday.  My thanks to the following members who gave their time and effort, several for the second week in a row, at our club:

Rich Armbruster
Steve Astraikis
Jim Chenevey
Yolanda Fitzgerald
Fernando Goncalves
Bob Hall
Norm Hill
Don Hopko
Tom Ill
Erik Lawton
Kevin McGuinness
Pete Mastrobuono & son Mark
Red Mastrobuono
Fred Milanese
Mike Mount
John Pecora
Andy Polito
Nat Russo
Jim Sorbella
John Sparano
Patty Sparano
Mike Thomas
Kevin Whittaker

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Upcoming Club Events:

Family BBQ - August 3rd at 1 p.m.  Reservations are now closed but any member needing to get their work hours in and can help out with cooking and clean-up...please contact Red Mastrobuono....kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com

Pistol Safety Course - Sunday, August 18th at 8 a.m.  Course fee is $95.00.  This is an intensive, 8 hour course of instruction for first-time pistol license applicants as well as for those needing to do an upgrade to an existing license.  Our club offers refreshments and lunch items for sale during these courses.  Pass this along to anyone who might be interested...seating fills up fast!  Contact John Sparano here at....kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com

Family Camp-out, Saturday, September 7th (Weather Permitting)- Tent set-up on club grounds, late afternoon.  Year after year, we don't know who has more fun at this event, the kids or the adults!   Bring along something for the food table, our grill will be lit and, of course, there will be a roaring bonfire.  

Ladies Day at the Range - Sunday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m.  This will be the first KR&G event of this type, planned for just the girls!   Both the Upper and Lower shooting ranges will be closed on that date...please keep this in mind!

**There will be Hunter Safety Courses coming up but, as yet, we do not have definite dates from Jerry Meenan.  Once we hear, those dates and all necessary registration information will be sent out and posted on our website.

Summer Clean-up Reminder & Special Thanks!

Our Summer Clean-up is scheduled for this coming Sunday, July 21st at 9 a.m.  A reminder to all members who signed-up to work at this event as well as those members needing to get their work hours in.  We will be doing a lot of prep work for our upcoming Family BBQ in August as well as inside work for our Ladies Day event in September.  Please bring along whatever tools can be used for cleaning and fixing-up our club.

Coffee and a light breakfast will be ready at 9 a.m. and everyone will take a break for lunch mid-day.

• Red Mastrobuono has extended the Family BBQ reservation cut-off to July 21st so, if you haven't yet given your head count and payment, this Sunday will be the perfect time to do it; head up to the club and see Red!

One hell of a job  was done yesterday at our Security System Work Detail.  Wiring, for off-the-building cameras as well as for the installation of the future gate card swipe was completed.  All in all, the work done was representative of some outstanding teamwork.

Special thanks to:

John Blazquez
Wayne Bogart
Tom Cascio
Jim Chenevey
Russ Hughes
Kevin McGuinness
Fred Milanese
Greg Moon
Dave Moscato
Bill Mulcahy
Darwin Richmond
Rob Semp
John Sparano
Patty Sparano
Mike Thomas
Kevin Whittaker
Bob Woodstead

Upcoming Events at the KR&G Club!

Reminders on upcoming club events:

• Friday, July 5th.....General Membership Meeting at 8 p.m.*

*ID photos are being updated by Jim Chenevey who will be at the club by 7:30 p.m. to take new member pictures.
Members have the option to e-mail the club with a clear head-shot;  send a .jpeg file to:
kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com.

• Sunday, July 21st.....Summer Clean-up at 9 a.m.

A lot of maintenance to get our club in shape for upcoming events.  As usual, members are asked to bring along rakes, leaf blowers and whatever tools they can to get jobs done. 

• Saturday, August 3rd.....Family BBQ - 1 p.m to 7 p.m.

Adults-$20.00/Kids 8 and under-$10.00.  Reservations close July 20th.  NO walk-ins the day of the BBQ!  Donations for our raffle table can be brought to our next meeting or contact Red Mastrobuono at:  kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com

• Sunday, August 18th.....Pistol Safety Course - 8 a.m.

Our team of NRA Certified Instructors will be giving an intensive 8 hour course which is necessary for those applying for a first-time pistol license or doing an upgrade to an existing one.  Refreshments, snacks and lunch items will be available for purchase the course.  The fee is $95.00...contact John Sparano at:  kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com for class registration as soon as possible.  Classes fill up quickly!

KR&G Family BBQ - Saturday, August 3rd!

Family Barbeque

Saturday, August 3^{rd -} 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Burgers, Dogs, Chicken, Sausage & Peppers!

Corn-on-the-Cob, Baked Potato, Salads!

Refreshments, Desserts and Coffee

“New England Clam Chowder Throwdown”!

                                 Price:      $20.00/Adults.....$10.00/Kids 8 and under

BYOB...or other "Spirit" of choice!

Donations for our Dessert Table and something for our Raffles will be greatly appreciated.

  Have some Venison or other Game you'd like to throw on the grill?  

Bring it along!

The cut-off date for all reservations is July 20th*

*No walk-ins the day of the BBQ!

Checks can be made out and mailed to:

The Kent Rod & Gun Club

P.O.Box 704

Carmel, New York 10512

Reservations/Raffle Donations:  

Contact Red Mastrobuono -                        kentrodandgunclub@gmail.com