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MAY 2012 Newsletter
MEETING NOTICE:
The next membership meeting of the Gateway Sportsman's Club will be Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
Mark Gangler, Chad Keene and Lee Nolan.
RAFFLE WINNER:
Congratulations to Jeff Schock of Sebewaing who won the Frank’s Great Outdoors $500 gift certificate in our raffle. Good luck to all ticket holders!
REMEMBERING FRIENDS:
Thoughts and prayers go out to the families of two former members who recently passed away – Mike Mihasci and Jack Gilbert. Jack was one of the club’s founding members.
BEST EVER SURF & TURF:
Thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s Surf & Turf dinner a success. I won’t name names (lest I forget someone).
SCHOLARSHIPS:
We have received several Scholarship applications. Two $500 awards will be given to students from USA Schools. Applicants will attend the May 1st Gateway meeting for informal interviews. Winners will be announced at the May 23 awards event at USA High School.
BOATERS SAFETY CLASS:
The club will host a Coast Guard Boaters Safety Course May 12. You must pre-register for the class by calling Byron Arnold at 989-674-8658.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 20 – All You Can Eat Breakfast at American Legion in Unionville, 8:00 am to 1:00 p.m.
May 20 – Spring Turkey Shoot at Freeland Conservation Club. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Turkeys and prizes every round. Fundraising raffle with over $2,800 in prizes!
May 20 – Crossbow Jamboree Fundraiser. 9:00 a.m. at Ed’s Archery, 4483 Vienna Rd, Clio. All day 3D Fun Shoot, all archery equipment welcome. Spaghetti dinner, door prizes, auctions and more. www.michigancrossbowfederation.org
HELP A MID MICHIGAN HERO
The Vassar area, as well as groups nationwide are rallying to support Staff Stg. Travis Mills, who was injured on April 10 when he stepped on an IED while serving with the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. After undergoing surgery in Germany, Mills arrived at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. where he has had several more surgeries. Mills is believed to be just the fourth quadruple amputee in U.S. military history to survive his injuries.
Even in the face of what is most likely the most challenging time in their lives, Travis Mills, his wife Kelsey Mills, and the rest of their family, are facing the future head-on. Story after story has been told about Travis Mills’ inspiring character. Recently, his wife Kelsey shared how even in terrible pain, Travis is cognizant of those around him and even has apologized to nurses.
The Richville American Legion Post and the Yellow Ribbon Guard are planning a benefit spaghetti dinner on Memorial Day weekend. There will be a live and silent auction and bake sale as well. The event is on Sunday, May 27th from 2:00 to 7:00 pm at Richville American Legion Hall on M-46. Anyone wishing to donate items for the dinner, auction, bake sale should contact Judy Adams at 989-823-2078.
Those wishing to follow Travis and his family during his long journey to recovery can do so at http://www.travismills.org/ The website has an address where donations can be mailed.
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