Month: August 2025

On Saturday Sept. 13^th – starting at noon – the Club will host its annual Family Picnic.  This event will take place at the Club’s recently purchased new property at the Butler Farm.  (452 Pine Tract Rd.)
ALL  ARE WELCOME!   The event is a chance to gather with fellow club members, family and friends.  
Spread the word!

The picnic starts at noon.  It is open to all Club members and they are welcome to bring family and friends. Food and drink will be provided.  Though we ask that you bring a covered dish or dessert that can be shared.. 

If you think you will attend, we would appreciate help in getting an estimated headcount so if you could let Tracy Heyl know of your desires to attend…  Tracy can be reached at:  gtheyl@zoominternet.net

Also, if you are able to assist in the planning or execution (setup / cleanup) of this event and earn service time that can be applied towards Active Member status, just let us know.  

On Saturday Sept. 6^th – 8:0AM until 3:00PM – the Club will be presenting its Fall Hunter-Trapper Education class.  The program will run from 8:00am to 4:00pm.  This is a six-hour training class required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license.  You must pass a certification exam at the end of the class to complete the training. 
Lunch will be provided.

IMPORTANT – Online registration is required.  CLICK HERE for online registration – available at the PA Game Commission Upcoming Events web site.  
Day-of walk-ins will be allowed as long as pre-registration is not full.

NOTE:  SPREAD THE WORD!!!  This event is OPEN TO EVERYONE ages 11 years or older and there is still some time to sign-up (or walk-in day-of) so, please help spread the word.  

If you have any questions, contact program coordinator / club member Rob Olszewski at: 724-766-5424 / rob_olszewski@yahoo.com – or one of the Club’s program instructors, either:  Tim Nicotra at 412-874-8136 / talg4@zoominternet.net. – or Dave Lewis at: 412-320-6531 or joedave52@gmail.com  – Or John Kelly at: 724-272-0078 or john.kelly@benshaw.com 

If you’d like to help out with preparations – setting-up the clubhouse for the event – folks will be meeting the Friday evening before – probably around 4:30 to begin event setup.  Feel free to just stop on by the club at 4:30 or preferably contact Rob, Tim, Dave or John to confirm and coordinate such efforts.   (Note: Any such setup time goes towards fulfilling your service requirement time for Active Member status.)