Eau Claire Rod & Gun Club
NEWSLETTER

2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT: Doug Burrows    VICE PRESIDENT: Jason Berry
SECRETARY: Ron Harper    TREASURER: Mike Blaeser
DIRECTORS: Howard Edington - Ron Bowers - Steve Gilbertson  - Tom Tomlingson

THE MEMBERSHIP MEETING IS THE SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 8:00PM

 MARCH
2008

WEBSITE:
The Club has a current website at www.ecrodandgun.com .
 
The Sixth Annual Sportsman’s Dinner
The Sixth Annual Sportsman’s Dinner (or Banquet) was held on February 28^th. The Club wishes to thank all that attended. We also wish to thank all the many members that helped Mike Johnson make this another great banquet. Way to many Volunteers to mention without missing someone. Mike would like to thank the following major sponsor’s Archer Lion Inc, Greater Midwest Mercantile, Scheels All Sports, Gander Mountain, Pet Foods Plus, Lee Beverage, Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm. The Banquet was held at Westgate Sportsman’s Club. This was our 6^th Annual Banquet and was another great evening. Mike had 42 Guns on different Gun boards & Raffles with a lot of other great prize’s. Please remember that if you was at this years Dinner you will be on the list to get tickets for the 7^th annual Sportsman’s Dinner in 2009.

RICH SEUBERT CELEBRITY TRAP SHOOT:
Marshfield Clinic has joined forces with Wisconsin native and New York Giants lineman Rich Seubert to present Rich Seubert’s Celebrity Trap Shoot on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Eau Claire Rod & Gun Club. This event will generate funds for heart research being done right here in Wisconsin at Marshfield Clinic.
The event will feature a trap shoot, various side events, silent and live auctions, and a chance to shoot with a football celebrity. A dinner reception and live auction will be held at the Eau Claire Golf & Country Club, following the trap shoot. Rich will be joined by several other starters from the New York Giants at the event.
The cost is $200 per shooter or $1,000 per team. Squad and individual prizes will be awarded. Over $10,000 in prizes will be awarded at the event.
Marshfield Clinic is looking for event sponsors, prize donations, and participants. For more information about the event please contact Jill Kurszewski at (715) 389-5146 or at kurszewski.jill@marshfieldclinic.org.
Please see next newsletter article.
Rich Seubert, in conjunction with the Marshfield Clinic, is holding a Celebrity Trap Shoot at the Club on Saturday, April 5^th. This shoot is a fund-raise for the Cardiac programs at the Marshfield Clinic. The club is providing our shooting facilities and expertise for the event. This is not a club function. Admission to the shoot and events during the day are only for registered participants. Registration forms and information are available at the club.

( DON’T FORGET): 2008 TRAPSHOOTING LEAGUES MEETING DATE:
League meeting will be held on Monday March 17^th. Starting at 7:00 PM. (St. Patrick’s Day NO Green Beer on tap). Bring your Team roster for both the Handicap & 16 Yard Leagues to this meeting. Forms for the handicap league will be sent to last years team captains, so if there is a change please give Lee Mathson at 835-9128 a call. The 16 yard and & Doubles league will not be sent, You must pick up a form at the Club for these leagues. Thanks!!

CHIPPEWA VALLEY OUTDOOR GAMES:
The CVOG was a great success last year and will be back in August. Plans are being made to make this years event bigger and better. Mark your calendar now for August 15, 16, and 17 for great outdoor activities.
 
NEWS:Starting on January 6^th the Club will be open at 12:00 pm until about 3:00 pm for Trap shooting and Skeet shooting. If we have a large snow storm the night before or during Sunday morning, we may not be open so maybe give us a call at 832-4391 before making a trip out to the club. We will be open on Sunday’s afternoon until May 2008.

2008 HANDICAP LEAGUE DATES:
The Handicap league will start on Tuesday April 29^th. & Wednesday April 30^th. The League Championship shootoff will be held on Saturday August 23^rd. Again this year we will have one week in August that the Wednesday night league will shoot on Monday night.
That will be on Monday August 11^th. The Tuesday night league will shoot on Tuesday August 12^th. That change is due to the Outdoor Games needing time to set up.

HANDICAP LEAGUE BANK & SHOOT AHEADS:
You may start shooting bank and shoot aheads on the following dates. Sat. March 22^nd . because we will be open the day before Easter.
Sunday’s in April 6^th, 13^th, 20^th
Tuesday’s in April 8^th, 15^th. 22^nd.
Wednesday’s in April 9^th, 16^th. 23^rd.
 
2008 16 YARD & DOUBLE LEAGUE DATES:
The 16 Yard & Doubles will start on Monday April 21, 2008. This is a little earlier then most years. This year we are trying to have this league shoot in the same week of each month so shooters can plan there schedules. The only exception will be in May & August. Shoot dates are as follows. April 21, May 12, June 23, July 21, August 18. All on Monday’s. The 16 yard Registration Forms are in the holders by the trap counter. PLEASE NOTE: You do not have to shoot the 16 yard league to shoot the doubles league. Also this is a 5 person team in the 16 yard league and individual in the doubles league.

2008 ATA SHOOT DATES:
Saturday April 26, 2008 --------- The Deborah K. Becker State Farm Classic
Sunday April 27, 2008 ----------- Budweiser Classic
Saturday May 17, 2008 & Sunday May 18, 2008 ----- SCHEELS Trapshooting Weekend
Friday June 27, 2008 ------- Olson Auto Classic
Saturday June 28, 2008 ---- Gander Mountain Classic
Sunday June 29, 2008 ------ Fox Run Tavern Classic
Saturday August 2, 2008 –- Greater Midwest Mercantile Open
Sunday August 3, 2008 — Archer Lion Inc. Chippewa Falls

FISHING WITH BILL REABE:
With all the cold weather and snow we,'ve been having, I don,'t know about you but I,'m ready for the weather to warm up so I can think about getting the boat out. The reports that I,'ve been getting are saying that the bluegill and crappie bite is doing great right now. Bluegills are being found in 8 to 15 feet of water, while crappies are in deep water 20 to 30 feet and more. Most bluegills are being caught on small tear drops baited with waxies or spikes, while the crappies are coming on a plain hook and small minnow or a small flutter spoon and a minnow. The walleye action has been slowing down while northern are starting to pick up. If you,'re up for a little trip, Little Bay de Noc in Michigan,'s upper peninsula has been producing some really nice walleyes around the Gladstone area, with most large fish coming at night. Just check with any sport shop in the area and they,'ll be grad to give you some good fishing information. Good Luck!
SPRING CONSERVATION SHOOT: ( this is the Ducks & Pheasants Fun Shoot)
Mark your calendar now for April 19^th for the Spring Conservation Shoot. This will be another great day of shooting at the Club. You will be able to shoot Trap, 5-Stand, and a Two-Man Flurry. Every broken target will give you a chance to win some great prizes. Details will be posted at the Club in the near future. This is the shoot we always have had each spring.