Minutes of the Pendleton Sportsman's Club
8 July 2008

Call to Order. Meeting convened in the Wardens Office Building (WOB), Bldg 2648 at 1830.

Minutes: Approval of June 20081 0 (2) minutes as published.

Note: To view minutes log on to Pendleton Sportsman's Club website at: www.sportsmansclub.net. Our website will also provide you with fishing and hunting news, pictures, history of Club events such as the 2008 Green head Shoot, February Vandenberg Pig Hunt, deer harvest, and small game statistics from the 2007 hunting season, as well as, other useful information and contacts.

New Members/Renewals:

• Robert Egenolf
• Peter Olep
• Stanley Oliveira
• Tony Palzkill

Report of Secretary/Treasurer:

• Bank Balance: $460.31 as of the end of June 2008.
• Total member count is 75: 26 active duty, 31 retired military, 3 DOD employees, and 15 civilians.

Base Game Warden’s Report:

• Red Beach will be closed to fishing through the end of August due to logistics training exercises.
• July 1st is the opening of Hunting Season
• Hunter Education – 19 July 2008 Wardens Office Building (WOB), Bldg 2648.
  • Bring a lunch (it will be a working lunch)
  • The class begins at 0830 (please arrive earlier)
  • Please call ahead to register with the Game Warden’s Office (a few days to a week prior) at 760-725-3360

Committee Reports

Fishing Committee – Nothing new to report

• Alex Berzins is willing to take people fishing in exchange for helping with the cost of fuel. Please contact Alex directly Email: alex@sharkbitefishing.com
• Bonita fishing is wide open. Most weigh over 10 pounds.

Hunting Committee – Nothing new to report

• Discussed the possibility of organizing a group hunt at Vandenberg in July 2008. If interested please contact Aivy at atberzins@aol.com or 760-720-3729.
• Falconry Hunt: Anyone interested in organizing a Falconry Hunt or getting started in the sport of Falconry, contact Tom Parker at Thomas.K.Parker@usmc.mil

Old Business

Rifle Sight-in & Range Safety Officer Requirements: Many members indicated their interest in having a rifle sight in at one of the Camp Pendleton ranges; the Pendleton Sportsman's Club is currently limited and still needs members qualified as Range Safety Officers (RSO) and Officers-in-Charge (OIC) by the Base. If we do not have a qualified RSO & OIC a range cannot be scheduled.

• The first step is to complete the Base on-line / CD training; these CDs are available Base RSO Office, then; complete the one day RSO class given the 1st Friday of each month in the Base Main Theater. There is also a written test given at the Range Control Office on that Friday morning at 0700, then over to the class at the Base Theater for the RSO class.
• The NRA RSO course is also required and the Pendleton Sportsman's Club will pay for the NRA RSO course. Please contact Dennis by email if you have any questions. hollywoodusmc@earthlink.net.
• Civilian Clubs are required to have an EMT present at Rifle Sight-ins. Tom Parker will get an EMT to come out to help with the Rifle Sight-in. Justin Wilson is an EMT and volunteered to help with the Rifle Sight-in.
• Santa Margarita Gun Club has generously offered up their services to help our club have the sight-in.
• Dennis has arranged for an NRA RSO course to be held 7 September 2008 at Lake Wolford from 0800 – 1600. For more information, contact Dennis Loftis at hollywoodusmc@earthlink.net

Archery - If you wish to sharpen up your archery skills and receive some expert coaching, fill out the application for the El Toro-Pendleton Archers (ETPA) Club, on the Club website. The Club has a 16-target, 3D-field range and a practice area with targets ranging from 10 to 80 yards. The 3D targets are a challenge covering critters from Woodchuck to Elk. The ETPA Club members willingly provide expert guidance and archery equipment knowledge. The ETPA also sponsors 3D tournaments as well as charity events. The Mainside archery range is open daily from dawn to dusk and is located off Vandegrift near the Game Warden’s Office Building.

• Membership in the El Toro-Pendleton Archers Club is free for all Active Duty and Retired military.
• Contact Kurt Muller for more information: Kurt.Muller@disney.com.
• Two more 3-D targets have been placed at the Mainside Archery Range

Base Hunting Bulletin 1710: Pendleton Sportsman’s Club had the opportunity to review, make recommendations and propose changes to improve hunting on the Base. The Bulletin is divided into four sections: (1) Hunting Seasons, (2) Small Game Hunting Regulations, (3) Waterfowl Hunting Regulations, and (4) Deer Hunting Regulations. The Base-hunting bulletin will also be posted on the club Web site.

Guzzler Report: Please contact Mike if you have interest in the ongoing Guzzler program and can volunteer: 760-725-3360 or michael.j.tucker@usmc.mil

Voted on and Approved: $20.00 - $30.00 for New Targets for Green Head Group.

Volunteer Hours: Discussed creating a spreadsheet to document Volunteer Hours (name, hours, project, and mileage) to be submitted to Chief Game Warden Vic Yoder.

Activities

• Discussed Club participation at MCCS activities as a way to attract new members. A list of current activities is available to view at: http://www.mccscp.com/calendar/index.cfm.
• Community Center at Wire Mountain is looking for activities to fill their calendar for Summer.

Rattle Snake Avoidance Course: All those interested in attending Rattle Snake Avoidance Course please visit www.sdqu.org for details and a schedule of courses. The course at the San Diego Quail Unlimited Club is full. Here is the instructor’s website listing his schedule of courses: http://www.patrickcallaghan.com/schedule.htm

Regulations

• California Fish & Game Web site has Mammal and Salt Water Fishing Regulations posted.
• 1 July 2008 – No lead ammunition allowed at Vandenberg.

Activities

• Discussed the possibility of holding a Club Fishing Derby at Lake O’Neill.

Hunting Opportunity

• Palomar Hunt Club features 1200 – 50,000 Acres near Lake Henshaw.
  • $750.00 – 20 bird card
  • $1,250.00 – group membership and 50 bird card
  • $4,500.00 for a corporate membership
  • For more information check www.palomarhuntclub.com

New Business

Discussed El Toro-Pendleton Archers (ETPA) Club merging with Pendleton Sportsman’s Club.

Rifle Sight-in: Sight in your rifle at the Camp Pendleton Rifle Range 103 (Wilcox Range) on Saturday 19 July 2008 open for Pendleton Sportsman’s Club members.

• (Dues payment must be up-to-date by Club Members in order to participate)Since this event is sponsored by the Santa Marguerita Gun Club, they will be collecting a $10 Range Fee.
• Note that the Range will be set up for a 200 yd sight-in (rifles only). If you want to shoot @ 100yds, bring your own target stand because you will be shooting from the 200yd line with your stand set at 100yds.
• Please arrive by 0730 at Range 103 to receive the range safety briefing required of all participants prior to target practice. The following items will be helpful and are recommended during the use of the Range:
  • Binoculars/Spotting scope
  • Walkie-Talkie
  • Hearing protection/ear plugs
  • Shooting/safety glasses
  • Targets and Target Stand if you Plan to Shoot @100yds
  • Staple gun/tape to attach targets to frame
  • Shooting mat/poncho to lay on if desired
  • Ammunition
  • Water/drinks--no alcohol
    
• Directions: From Basilone road past the Airfield turn into Camp Margarita/Area 33 and follow road bearing to the left at Y-intersection, proceed straight after Stop Sign to Wilcox Range 103. Park in dirt parking lot at range on right.

Membership Dues Requiring Payment by June 2008

• Joe Birmingham
• Rufus Carter
• William Eddens
• Henry G. Mabrey
• Diego Olivarez
• Mark Schrecker
• Charles Skiff
  
• Steve Portillo

You can renew your membership at the next meeting or by sending a check to:

Pendleton Sportsman’s Club
PO Box 117
Oceanside, California 92049

Next Meeting: Meeting will be TUESDAY, 12 August 2008 @ 1830 in the Wardens Office Building (Bldg 2648).

Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 1844.

Heidi Rockey
Pendleton Sportsman’s Club
Secretary/Treasurer
hrockey@cox.net