301 Riggles Gap Sportsmen Rd

Altoona PA 16601

814-942-8522

    We have several work projects that need done. Some of the projects will need a few people with expertise in Plumbing, Back Hoe operation, Floor Sanding, Bridge Rebuilding, etc. We also will need help with some Painting, Electrical work, and Roof repair.

        Any member with time and equipment to help with these projects can contact Tim Merritts @ 946-9315 or email timmerhite@aol.com for more information.

Fish Pond

    Please remember that the fishpond is open until October 31^st for FLY FISHING only using barbless hooks only, Noon till Dusk. Please see rules posted at the Pond. We are taking comments to see what our members think about the use and rules of this pond.

    Please drop us a line or email timmerhite@aol.com.

Muzzleloader Shoot

    The PA Company of Riflemen will be having a benefit shoot on August 14^th & 15^th.

For more information contact Don Blazier.

Ladies Auxiliary

    The Ladies Auxiliary is in need of new members. They meet the first Thursday of the month at the same time as the club membership meeting. The auxiliary is responsible for the food and games, including Bingo at the Ox Roast, as well as serving lunch on major workdays. The money from the children’s games (fish pond & dime toss) is used for a Children’s Halloween Party and Family Christmas Party. If you, your spouse, or older children would be interested in helping at the Ox Roast or attending either party contact Jean Neely @ 942-4311 or Sharon Merritts @ 946-9315.

Newsletter Advertising

    In an attempt to offset the cost of mailing and printing, we are looking for advertisers for the newsletter. We publish a quarterly newsletter that reaches approx. 1100 members.

    The cost of a business card size ad is $30.00.

    Small bargain counter ads for $5.00 are also available.

WEEKLY:

Monday 4-H air rifle shoot

Tuesday trap shoot

MONTHLY:

Members meeting 1^st Thursday

VARIED DATES:

Archery 3-D    Fishing    Running Deer    Hay Rides    Black Powder Shooting    Novelty Shoot    Hunting    Ham Pot Pie Dinner    Landowner Sportsman Banquet    Ox Roast    Club Rental    Halloween & Christmas Parties

Habitat Improvement Project

    Thanks to all the people that have helped. We will be working throughout the Fall cutting Striped Maple trees and cutting the clover. We also will be spraying areas to help control the Ferns.

    We also have put in a small watering hole on the new property and added another food plot above the muzzleloader range. If anyone is up to a stroll in the woods, walk up the road to the Beagle Club gate and turn right. Follow the trail and you will see the food plots and watering hole that has been installed.

    A lot of work will be involved to make this program successful. If you would like to help, please put your name on the sign-up sheet at the Club or contact Tim Merritts @ 946-9315 or email at timmerhite@aol.com.

Club Road

    Please be careful when traveling up and down the Club road. During a heavy rain in June, some of the road was washed out. We have been working on repairing the surface, but we still have some work to do. Also, we have several small children living in the house at the end of the road, so please slow down and watch for the kids!

Fundraising

    Members, please be advised the first Hoss’s Fundraising day generated $130.93. Thanks to those members who went to Hoss’s on Father’s Day for dining and helping raise the funds for the club.

    Our next Hoss’s Day for fundraising will be on Sunday September 12, 2010. Tickets will be available at the Club, during the Ox Roast and by contacting the officers. There will also be a certificate available by email that can be used. This email certificate can be sent upon request to the Treasurer Tom Morgan at tmorgan3900@atlanticbb.net.

Ox Roast Raffle Prizes

1. – Savage Model 111FCXP3 Bolt Action w/3-9x40 mm scope, QD swivels, Black Synthetic Stock, and detachable Mag. Choice of Cal. – or $340.00 cash

2. – Remington 870 Express Laminated Stock Pump Shotgun, 3” Mag. 12 ga, 26” or 28” Barrel - or $270.00 cash

3. – Henry Model HRGH001 Lever Action Rifle, 22LR cal. Blued w/ Walnut Stock - or $225.00 cash

NOTICE

    There has been a road closure on Riggles Gap Road for bridge repair. Follow the detour traveling Homers Gap Road to get to the Club.

Ox Roast 2010

    The annual Ox Roast event is fast approaching (September 5 & September 6) help is needed both before and during the Labor Day weekend. Anyone interested in helping should contact Tim or Sharon Merritts @ 946-9315 or email timmerhite@aol.com or just stop by and ask if you can lend a hand. It takes a group effort to make this a success! You can also ask Ray at the lodge about possible projects that need to be done.

FOOD: As always we will be serving our great Ox Roast sandwiches, baked macaroni & cheese, baked beans, Fries, pies, and more. The food will be available on Sunday and Labor Day (Monday). Bring the family for really good food at great prices!

HAY RIDES & MUSIC: Free Hay Rides will be offered both days, leaving from the front of the lodge. Music will be playing on the club grounds for your listening pleasure during the Ox Roast.

TRAP: Trap shooting will kick off the Ox Roast weekend Saturday evening with a 50 bird Lewis Class Shoot. We will be shooting Regular Trap, International, & 5 stand on Sunday and Labor Day. All shooters are welcome.

Trap will also be shooting 5 Stand on Sunday afternoon September through November.

BOTTLE CAP SHOOT: A .22 cal Bottle Cap Shoot will be held Sunday and Labor Day at the indoor range. Bring that trusty old .22 rifle up and try your luck at off hand shooting. For more information contact Ed Taneyhill @943-3903.

.22 cal SHOOTING GALLERY: NEW this year, we will have an old fashion Shooting Gallery setup at the Indoor Range. Come up and try your Luck!

3-D ARCHERY: A 25 target 3D Archery Course will be set up for Sunday & Labor Day beginning at 8am. We will also have the Archery novelty shoot set up again this year!

RUNNING DEER: The deer will be running on Sunday & Labor Day, bring your deer rifle along and give it a try.

BOWLING PIN & NOVELTY SHOOT: Try your skill on the bowling pins and other novelty targets with pistols or rifles behind the Muzzleloader Range. Guns and Ammo will be available at a minimal cost.

FIELD DAY: A Field Day Shoot will be held on Labor Day (Monday) ONLY.

SPORTSMAN FLEA MARKET: There will be a Sportsmen’s Flea Market again this year in the garage during the Ox Roast. You may donate your unused fishing, or hunting equipment or clothing now. The proceeds benefit our Youth programs.

    Remember to come up to the Ox Roast and check out all the bargains. Contact Scott Gressley @ 942-5809 for more information.

WWII SHOOT: We will again have some M-1’s, M1903a3’s, German Mausers, and others for some fun shooting.

KID’S GAMES: We will have plenty for the kids to do including: a fishpond, candy store, dime toss, and ring toss. We will also have air rifle novelty shoots and competition for the kids.

BINGO: Bingo will be played in the Main Lodge on Sunday and Labor Day from 1 till 5 pm each day. Winners get ½ the money taken in each game, so bring a friend because the more that play the more it pays!!