Shenandoah Fish & Game Protective Association
Shenandoah Fish & Game Protective Association
P.O. Box 8
395 Ferndale Road
Zion Grove, PA 17985
United States
ph: 570-889-5124
Home page (website page last update Wednesday, January 4th @ 8:20am)
2012 Dues Notice: Member's dues and financial obligations for 2012 were to have been paid by December 31st, 2011. Failue to pay WILL result in loss of membership per the By-Laws. Contact the Association immediately if you or a family member are not paid up to date.
Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit
the SF&G Club House
Santa & Mrs. Claus made their annual visit to the Association club house on Sunday, December 18th. They were able to consult with 65 children as to any last minute adjustments to their gift list and to just spend some quaility time to to say thank you.
The Association would like to thank the following who made the event possible: Kim & McKenna Biros, Sandy Martinelli, Patti Raoss and Lori Deihm who made the arrangments with the North Pole for coordination, delivery and distribution of the presents.
Thank you to John Foley and Kelly Moyer for getting Santa & the Mrs. to the club house on time.
And, thank you Rob Glinskas for taking pictures to remember the event.... to see the pictures of Santa's visit go to the: 2011 Santa Visit page (click here)on this website.
Christmas Tree Arrives
Leroy Becker inspects this years Christmas tree @ Ponduce Farms in Numedia. Leroy & Rob Glinskas picked up the tree on Saturday (11/26) and donated it to the Association.
The tree was set-up in the club house with the help of Brian Davidson, Jack Monahan, Joey Jacobs & Rick Fisher.
Thank you to Donna Redmond for decorating the tree.
2011 Big Buck Club Winner
Mike Rapach was the winner of the 2011 "Big Buck Club". He had a combined score of 32 1/4 and receives 261 BUCKS / the random drawing winner of all others reporting was Jordan Sypeck and will receive 87 BUCKS. Final results are posted at
"2011Buck Season" page on this website.
UPDATE / HAPPENINGS
1. FOOT BRIDGE RECOVERED:
The foot bridge at the base of the spillway was washed down stream last September. On Sunday (12/11) Brian Davidson's brother, Tom, volunteered the use of his tow truck to recover the bridge from across the highway and place it in it's proper location. Final touches as to placement and repair or removal of the handrails will be required (see above). In addition to Brian and his brother; other helping were John Lescowitch and Dennis Rupert.
2. PROPERTY LINE MARKING; Thank you to John Lescowitch for working on the property line marking. He volunteered to re-nail or post signs as necessary. He also marked the line with paint.
3. CHRISTMAS PARTY: The annual Christmas (adult) Party was held on Saturday, December 10th. The event was well attended and a good time had by all. DJ Snap-es will be returning on December 31st for the New Year's Eve Party.
46" Flat Screen LED TVs
The Association membership voted to purchase two 46"
LED flat screen TV's for the club house to update the two smaller (26"-tube) units... We thank Travis Houser for volunteering his time to install them. Stop by this holiday season and check them out.
LED flat screen TV's for the club house to update the two smaller (26"-tube) units... We thank Travis Houser for volunteering his time to install them. Stop by this holiday season and check them out.
Ham & Turkey Drawing
The Fall Ham & Turkey drawing was held Saturday, November 12th. There was a great turn out by the membership and guests. The winners are posted on a seperate page on this website. "Ham & Turkey Winners"(click here)
Those making the event a success were; Howard Mummey, Joseph Sherlin, Bob Pukavage, John Foleyand Rob Glinskas. The clubhouse staff: Kelly Buriak, Alberta Pukavage and Donna Redmond. Special thanks go to fellow members Sue Molnar who managed the attendence sheet & "winners" listand to Sheila Baker & Sharon (Grow) Guida who ran the Paddle Wheel and raised $80.
Tuesday BINGO Returns
Tuesday night BINGO has returned to the club house. The first game was on October 25th. Master Caller John Foley brings his skill and "wit" to make for an entertaining night of fun..... games will continue every Tuesday starting at 7:00pm.
The Association would like to thank Kelly Moyer and Maryann Foose who helped Johnwith the BINGO game...
Fall Hunting Season 2011
Pre-Halloween celebration at the dam on Saturday (29th). The get together was part of the annual outdoor breakfast held by John Disabella, Dan Rusnock, George Platukis, et al.... at the dam pavillion. This year's event also featured a visit by fellow regular members Sue Molnar & Sharon (Grow) Guida.
Pheasants Arrive
One hundred fifty birds arrived at the Association Friday, October 21st @ 2:30pm. The members above helped with the unloading and first stocking. Pheasants will be stocked on Fridays approximately 4:00pm until Thanksgiving Day.
Fall 2011 Newsletter
Thank you to Mary Ann Foose, Donna Redmond, John Foley, Bob Pukavage and Rob Glinskas for getting the tickets and newsletter out on a timely basis. Also, providing help on day two were Nancy Jacobs, Clarence Foose and Brian Davidson.
Update:
Air Cleaners: The Association had been testing the use of air cleaners in the clubhouse. Two were installed and were in use for approximately 4 weeks. The overall concensus was that the units were not effective. It was decided during the regular meeting held 9/19 that the units will be returned. (The cost of two units would have been close to four thousand dollars)
Outside Lighting: Brian Davidson replaced the lights at the porch ramp and rear (kitchen) door. The fixtures there were not operting properly. The light at the ramp was of particular concern for the safety of patrons as they cross Ferndale road.
Dam Water: Concern was expressed by some members regarding the water quility in the dam. There was an issue with p/h early in the 2011 Trout season. Lime was added to correct same. Some felt that too much lime was added. Consulations with our trout supplier and Bill Reichart of the Schuylkill Consevation Office did not indicate a problem. The trout issue was limited to the third week of the season. Testing has indicated acceptable p/h readings and aquatic life (minnows, tadpoles/frogs, snakes, etc.) indicate a healthy enviroment. The Association will continue to monitor the situation.
Flood 2011:
The Association experienced minor damage due to the recent heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Lee.
The foot bridge below the dam spillway was carried beyond (under) the state road bridge (Little Catawissa creek) and came to rest along the bank about 50 feet downstream from the highway bridge.
The railings are bent/ twisted.... the base seems to be undamaged.
We would like to thank Ken Gibbons who used his "Bobcat" loader to make repairs to the parking lot (seen above).
Also, the "clean-out" dam up-stream (Stoneyrun) from the dam was washed out.
Water in the club house basement reached a depth of a foot or so with no damage noted. We would like to thank Brian Davidson for installing a second pump in anticipation of Hurricane Irene which kept water levels to a minimum.
Road Safety / Playground:
The pedetrian area signs and "Not a Thru Road" signs have been posted in the playground area in the interest of member's safety. Also, grass seed will be applied as weather permitsto the surface repaired around the playground equipment and road.
Thank to Don Puhl who volunteered his equipment for the drilling, help by Travis Houser, Nathan Kufro, Rob Glinskas and Mike Stauffer in digging post holes and to Brian Davidson who installed the sign posts..
The playgroud area was repaired on Sunday, July 31st. The surface was damaged during last year's dam cleaning project. Top-soil was spread over the area in front of the large swings and along the playground road.
Fellow member and Trustee, Ken Gibbons donated his time and use of his "Bobcat" loader to spread the soil.
He also spread stone in front of the kitchen shed and Porta-Pottie to fill in gaps and low spots. We thank Ken for his work.
Project volunteers included Bob & Josh Pukavage and Rob Glinskas.
Next Association Meeting:
February 20th, 2012 @ 7:00pm / clubhouse
* Communications
* New Members
* Trustee's Report
* Committee Reports
House Committee
Fish & Game Committee
* General Business
New Business
Unfinished Business
Treasurer's Report
Bill's
Good of the Association
* Adjournment
Board of Directors:
Howard Mummey, President
Bob Grebloski, Vice-President
Rob Glinskas, Rec. Secretary
Joseph Sherlin, Fin. Secretary
Bob Pukavage, Treasurer
Ken Gibbons, Trustee
John Foley, Trustee
Travis Houser, Trustee
Brian Davidson,Trustee
Steve Linn, Jr., Trustee
MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION IN THE WEB-SITE:
Feel free to forward your comments, pictures, stories or items that you would like to share with the membership. Items will be added as space permits. Click on the contact link section of this site
Carl Yeager Memorial Shooting Range
(Sign installation volunteers Mary Jean Hess, Dan Rusnock & John Disabella)
* Rules are posted at the range, club house bulletin board and on this web-site.
* Shooting Range rules have been amended to permit guests accompanied by Regular and Ladies members! Social members are permitted as a guest, but are not permitted to have guests themselves. Also, near target stand has been moved to left for safety reasons.
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Shenandoah Fish & Game Protective Association
P.O. Box 8
395 Ferndale Road
Zion Grove, PA 17985
United States
ph: 570-889-5124
