PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Happy New year to you all. If you missed our Annual Banquet, you missed a good time. We had a great time and had plenty of good food this year. Thanks to Kevin and his helpers. Nice trophies again. Congratulations to all who got a trophy - especially our Junior Members.

We had a pretty fair year in 2007. We managed to meet our budget again. Thanks to all of you again for your continued support. We need you again. We owe a big thank you to Vietri Electric Inc. for replacing our electric terminal pole (Thanks, Greg). Also, if you go up the driveway at the club you will also notice the new gate (thanks to the Barber Family), and our new flag pole (thanks to Terry Thompson and Bruce Rutledge).

Nite at the races - Buy a horse and bring a friend.

Fish Program - Sponsor a fish or two - help with stocking (Mar. 22), and Handicapped Fishing Day at Hibernia (Kid's Pond) May 14.

We had a nice Valentine's Dance February 9. The next dance will be Halloween - watch for date.

Did you congratulate our newest "Mary Nagy Award" winner? Terry Thompson, a great guy.

We wish our newest committee, "Women In The Wild" the best of luck, and we support you.

We try our best to keep everyone happy and well informed - bring your thoughts to a meeting.

Safe Fishing and Hunting - I'll hope to see you in the Turkey Woods.

Gary Davis President

VICE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
The "Nite At The Races" is fast approaching. Horse owner tickets are available from the following: Gary at 610-384-0550; Cecil at 610-384-7975; Ford's Greenhouse or any club officer. Help is needed to sell tickets and run the event. Tickets are due to be returned to the club by Monday, March 3rd.

Thanks to all advertisers who have remitted their ad fees. For those who have not remitted the payment the club would appreciate prompt attention to this. All advertisers will receive a complimentary newsletter.

On February 3rd we lost electric power before our NRA Pistol Match. Many thanks to R. K. Mull Electric and the volunteers who helped for their assistance.

Please don't forget your red/yellow 50-50 tickets we sent in January to be drawn at March meeting.

A huge thanks to the Life Members who sent in their donation. If you haven't, we urge you to do so.

On February 2nd we lost our heat at the club before the Youth Archery activities scheduled. Thanks to Darryl Barber Plumbing & Heating for their assistance.

Cecil Gentry - Vice President

RANGEMASTER TRAINING
At March 12th meeting 6:00p.m. Members Only!!!!

NITE AT THE RACES
SATURDAY, MARCH 8,2008 - POST TIME 7:00 P.M.

TICKETS MAY PICKED UP AT FORD'S GREENHOUSE

Each year the club has this event to help raise money for the Fish Program. We hope you'll help us make this event a huge success.

If you would like to be a horse owner and have it entered into one of the 12 races, here is what you do. Call Gary Davis 610-384-0550, Cecil Gentry 61 0-384-7975 or Bruce Rutledge 610-384-6231 or stop by Ford's Greenhouse for your horse ticket and be a proud owner to help support this very worthwhile event.

If your horse wins you win $50.00 and if you are present when your horse comes in you will get a bonus prize. It will only cost you $10.00 to buy a horse, plus being an owner you get two free passes.

There will be free refreshments for all and if you care to, you may BYOB.

If you bring children they must remain at your table and under your supervision at all times.
 

FISH REPORT
Trout season is fast approaching and our Trout Sponsor Program is now underway again. Your support is greatly needed to make this program a success for the community and the Sportsmen's Club. We will keep the sponsorship the same as last year, $5.00 regular trout, $15.00 super trout and $20.00 prize trout for Kids Pond. There is a sponsorship coupon in the newsletter you received. Please take some time to fill it out and send it back with your support. If you would like more info please contact the fish chairman, Matt DeAngelo or co-chairman Gary Rutledge 610-857-2832.

The West Cain Sportsmen's Club has been conducting a trout program at Hibernia Park since 1970. Every Spring the members have stocked the west branch of the Brandywine Creek and the Children's Pond in the park, with an estimated 5,000 - 7,000 trout for the fishing season. Included in the stocking of the Children's Pond, which is to be fished by children only, are certain trophy-sized trout tagged with a number that corresponds to a particular prize for the proud child who makes the catch.

The trout program is partially offset each year through individual and business trout sponsorships. The sponsor's name is listed on a large color poster made specifically for the season. Our club would greatly appreciate any support your business could extend toward the Trout Sponsoring Program. A prize along with a donation would go a long way to support it's continued success. We would like to thank you in advance for adding to an event that has become such an important tradition to so many in the West Cain/Hibernia Community.

The following is a list of the program's dates:

TROUT STOCKING - MARCH 22,2008 - 6:00 A.M.
West Branch of the Brandywine

HANDICAPPED DAY - MAY 14,2008 - 9:00 - 5:00 P.M.
HIBERNIA "KID'S POND"

BASS TOURNAMENT - JULY 26, 2008
MARSH CREEK

Volunteers, fishing rods and donated prizes would be greatly appreciated for the Handicapped Fishing Day. Again, the West Cain Sportsmen's Club and all those who look forward to this program each year, thank you for your support.
 

DUES ALERT!
Your 2007 dues are now past due. There are some who have not paid. It would help the club's finances very much if those members paid up to date. Check your dues card or contact Jack Thompson, Membership Secretary at 61 00384-8435 for information on the status of your dues. The club relies on dues for a large portion of its expenses.
 

ARCHERY NEWS
Indoor Evening Shoots continue until April. Compounds on Wednesdays and Traditional on Thursdays. Open to the public, bring a friend and $5.00.
3-D Shoots will be held on 1 st Sunday of month starting on March 2nd. We could use help in the kitchen for these shoots. See Pete or Pat.

2008 YOUTH ARCHERY CLASSES
August 7,14,21,28 -10 am-12 noon Cost $30.00

YOUTH ARCHERY OPEN SHOOTS Started Jan. 9 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Cost $2.00 Ages 7 - 15 Call Carrie Deck 484-886-1417 care4boy@ptd.net
 

2007 AWARDS GIVEN AT THE JANUARY BANQUET
No Adam Grow Award winner? The Adam Grow Award is given to a Jr. Member 12 years old or younger for the largest trout.

Sr. Trout - Mike Woldman - 16 1/2
Large Mouth Bass - Ron Talley - 21 1/2
Largest Turkey Beard - Dave Grow - 9 1/2
Big Buck Archery - Tom Tatum - 10 pt. 109 2/8 P.Y.
Big Buck Gun - Ron Talley and Scott Rice - both 8 pts, 101-3
Jr. Turkey - R. J. Talley - 5"
Brad Mull - 5 1/4"
Junior Deer Awards:
R. J. Talley - 4 doe
Brad Mull - buck, 2 doe
Josh Ward - 6 pt buck, 1 doe
B.J. Stringer - 3 pt. buck
Turtle Pfeiffer - 4 pt. buck, 1 doe
Chris Talley - doe
Jeremy Johnson - doe
Wade Pry - doe
Jordan Barber - doe
Kolton Kerr - doe

Hunter-Trapper Classes
Our classes for 2008 are March 19 and 22, June 18 and 21, August 20 and 23, September 17 and 20. Please sign up early if you need to attend a class.
Last year our classes filled up at least two months ahead of time. We have a limited space available and last year we had to turn down many students.
Tom Markward District 6-15-1 Coordinator
 

Firearms Safety Classes
Home firearms safety and personal protection classes are available through the club. Please call Gabe Julian at 610-363-9443 during the day if you are interested in taking a class.

Youth League Shooters .22 cal
Youth Shooters League will shoot indoors on the fourth Sunday of each month from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. For further information contact Rick Craig at craigsix@netzero.com or 610-273-0546.

Women's Activities

ATTENTION ALL LADIES!!!       1st ANNUAL  WEST CALN’S  " WOMEN IN THE WILD"  LADIES DAY

DATE: SAT. AUG, 16, 2008 Rain or Shine  TIME: 8AM TO 4:30 PM

COST: $35 BY JULY 1^ST $40 BY JULY 31^ST $45 AFTER JULY 31^ST SOME CLASSES WILL HAVE A SMALL ADDITIONAL FEE FOR SUPPLIES.            LUNCH: FREE!! 

CAR CARE 101, BACKPACKING/HIKING/COMPASS, SCRAP BOOKING, ARCHERY, SELF DEFENSE, YOGA, HOME SAFETY, MUZZLE LOADING, FISHING 101, STEPPING STONES, CANOEING AND BIRD WATCHING   Note: Some classes my be canceled if a required minimum is not signed up.

MEMBERS PLEASE HELP THE CLUB SAVE MONEY
We have an increase of undelivered mail being returned over the last few mailings. The club needs your correct address and zip code if you want to receive a newsletter thru the mail. If you move please notify us as soon as possible. The post office does have time limits on forwarding mail and is not as forgiving as it has been in the past.
 

TO MEMBERS ONLY RENTING THE CLUB - You may rent the club for most any kind of an event as long as it's in good taste ... Birthday Parties, Graduations, Anniversaries. We have even had a couple of weddings and many receptions. So, the next time you think about a party, consider the club for $250 to club members only. You must set-up take down and clean-up.
For more information contact Bruce Rutledge or Kevin Kerr.