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Jay Pienta 309-786-1364 The year is starting off in high speed. Our first big project will be the finishing of the clubs floors. The club house will be closed the first two weeks of March. Beginning on Monday March 1, we will be moving everything out of the bar and kitchen area. Floor tile will be pulled up, and the bathrooms will be updated. Starting March 8, the floors will be refinished to match the main banquet room. Floors should be done by Monday March 15 and we will be completing the bathroom updates. Everything should be ready for our March meeting on the 16th. As part of our project, we will also be resurfacing the banquet room so all the floors will match and look brand new. We also will need to replace the existing AC units in the banquet room with more efficient ones. Also on our list will be a new PA system. So things are moving along.
The
club would like to invite our members to an “IDEAS” meeting. This
meeting would consist of gathering ideas from its members on ways of
improving our club. Some ideas already on this list would be: updating
of our website and Facebook? To mention a few. I would like to
schedule this meeting for March 18th. 6:00p.m. Please bring your
ideas. Ideas must have been thought out carefully, placed on paper,
and detailed on how this idea could be completed. Ideas are open to
all areas of the club and we just ask that you carefully think out
your ideas and present it to the group. We may have the bar open that
night along with some snacks. This way the meeting will be low keyed
and give us a chance to throw out some good ideas. Remember
that this will be the last newsletter you will receive IF you have not
already renewed your 2010 membership. Starting with the March issue,
only 2010 members will be receiving the newsletter. Please sign up
soon. Memberships are going fast this year. Don’t miss out. Don’t
forget to volunteer at one of the QCCA shows. Don’t forget our euchre nights this month AND the possibility of PINOCHLE nights (page 2 this issue). MEMBERSHIP REMINDER REMEMBER that this issue of the newsletter will be your last if you have not renewed your 2010 club membership. Starting with the March issue, only 2010 members will receive the newsletter. We advice you to get your membership in early! With the way the numbers of memberships are coming in, we could max out on our 1500 this year. Don’t delay, renew your membership now. There will be some 2010 memberships that will be in the Spring QConline Mania Auction so watch your Argus/Dispatch for details. Any question about your membership can be directed to Becky. Keep those renewals coming in!
Ice Fishing Tournament
Report:
Dan Galusha
The Rock Island Conservation Club held its 2010 Ice fishing tournament on Ssaturday, January 30. We had 143 entrants to start off our cold morning. Everyone braved the cold and some nice fish were caught. The clubhouse was filled to capacity and beyond for lunch and awards. A special thanks to all who made this event successful. We are already discussing next years event and taking notes on how to improve. See you all next year and be safe on the ice!LOOKING
FOR PINOCHLE PLAYERS!
Bob
and Val Pulscher: 787-2284 Are you a Pinochle player? Are you interested in getting out of the house? Meeting new people? And playing some cards? Well if you are interested, please call Bob or Val at 309-787-2284 and let them know. If there is enough interest, then the club would be host to monthly? Bi-monthly? Or weekly pinochle parties. So please give us a call and we will send out more information once we see what the response is. Any question can be directed to Bob or Val. Looking forward to meeting some die hard pinochle players! Executive/General Membership Meetings:
Jay Pienta 786-1364
Club
meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. (Jay) Pienta RICC President 309-786-1364
INDOOR ARCHERY RANGE OPEN WEDNESDAY NIGHTS The RICC indoor archery range is open on Wednesday nights at 6:00 pm. There is a small range fee and those interested can stop in on Wednesday nights. If you are a beginner and would like some advice or tips, there are always some archers there to help you.
CLUB RENTALS Sue Pienta 309-786-1364 For all your rental needs be it a bridal shower, baby shower, wedding reception, wedding rehearsal dinner, birthday, class reunion, graduation, reunions etc. we can help by providing a facility to host your event. Clubhouse and Pavilion rentals are available for reservations now. Rent the Clubroom or Shelter. For all your rental needs be it a bridal shower, baby shower, wedding reception, wedding rehearsal dinner, birthday, class reunion, graduation, reunions etc. we can help by providing a facility to host your event. Clubhouse and Pavilion rentals are available year 'round. The clubhouse has been complete refreshed with bright, clean interior. This is an ideal location for groups of up to 100.
RICC HAUNTED HOUSE/HALLOWEEN PARTY! KID AND ADULT COSTUME CONTEST PUMKIN CARVING CONTEST GAMES WEENEE ROAST AND MUCH MORE! DON’T FORGET THE HAUNTED OLD CLUBHOUSE! ENTER IF YOU DARE….
The Lakeside LoungeMike Hughes, Bar Manager 309-787-4770 We continue to try to have the bar open on weekends if there are no club rentals booked. By having the bar open it allows our members to come on in out of the weather, enjoy a beverage and meet some new members. We have Mama Bosso pizzas available, and always a cold selection of drinks on tap. So check out the dates on Page 1 of the newsletter, and as always double check our open sign on the club door incase our dates have changed due to rentals. Hope to see some new faces and our regulars too. Enjoy your summer!
You're Invited to Attend Your Club MeetingsClub meetings are always held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month unless notified in advance. Board meetings start at 6:30. General members can attend the Executive board meetings but may not interact unless prior notification is given to the board, or you may fill out a request form to address the board on an issue. General membership meetings begin at 7:30. In between the Exec and General Membership meetings is a great dinner served for a donation fee. I encourage you to attend our meetings to find out what is going on, and to voice your opinions. This club is your club and we encourage your input. Hope to see you at our meetings! We’ll do the cooking that night! Put the 3rd Tuesday of each month on your calendar for RICC
The Club's Secretary Justin Small Thanks to all who signed up new members. We are still working out the kinks, but you can look forward to participating this year. I would also like to remind you that your club is what you make of it. The Club runs on volunteers. Please consider helping out with some club events like workdays or club parties. Help the club by volunteering at the QCCA shows as a QCCA worker, or you can help us in our RICC booth. As part of our conservation projects, the RICC accepts used motor oil, and we have a collection container located on the front of the pole barn. Call Troy or Jay for more information. RICC IS A NON-SMOKING FACILITY MEMBERSHIPS 2010 MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE There will be no changes in dues for 2010. You can click on this link for an application. Go to Membership Application form Please follow these simple rules: Please print legibly, make sure you circle or check for family or senior. One sticker is provided per membership. Additional stickers will cost you $3.00 each. February will be the last newsletter you will receive if you have not renewed your 2010 membership. There will be reminders in the upcoming newsletters. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Justin Small, Secretary and Coordinator of this Special Project
Any member who recommends the club to a friend or relative can get
a referral slip. These slips are available at the caretaker’s
house, at the camping center, at club
meetings, and directly below this article. After that
person is a paid member you are eligible for a drawing during the club
picnic. The current member must drop this slips off at
the caretaker’s house or bring them to a club
meeting. Please write your membership number as well as the
new member's number on the slip for verification. Your name will go into
the drawing with each paid referral. Remember to refer members . . . You can copy and print the referral slip below!
If you want a membership form for a friend, click on the link below and print one. Go to Membership Application form As always, if you have questions about membership, give me a call. 309-292-1203
Club Facilities Available for Rent For all your rental needs be it a bridal shower, baby shower, wedding reception, wedding rehearsal dinner, birthday, class reunion, graduation, reunions etc. we can help by providing a facility to host your event. Clubhouse and Pavilion rentals are available. Please contact me or visit our website www.riccnews.org. or email me at the club email address: ricc@att.net
Sue Pienta 309-786-1364 or email smpienta@aol.com
For rental questions on the Clubroom, Shelter, or outdoor recreation areas, please give me a call to set up your rental dates
Click to see the clubhouse and grounds
309-787-4770 We had a great turnout at the blood drive and collected over 30 units of blood. A special thank you goes out to all those who donated, and hope to see you at our next club blood drive. Your blood is needed and could save someone’s life. Please consider a donation all scheduled Drives. June 5, 2010 and December 11, 2010 Please help us out if you can.
Berta Garcia 309-787-1242
PRESIDENT: Jay Pienta 1st VICE: Mike Hughes 2nd VICE: Al Classen TREASURER: Berta Garcia SECRETARY: Justin Small
BOARD OF DIRECTORS--20010-2012 Barb Aney Ray Bender Tim Miller Doug Palmer Jim Garcia John Miller Andy Wood Rollie Bender Tim Wood Judy Gunnell ALTERNATE FOR ABOVE: Stan Leach
EXPO CENTER RICC DIRECTORS -- 2010-2011 Troy Eckert Jim Garcia ALTERNATE FOR ABOVE: Dan Henning
GROUNDS CARETAKER Troy Eacker
Nominations for the Board of Directors are received by the club during the October General Membership Meeting with voting at the November General Membership Meeting QCCA VOLUNTEERS for Our Booth Troy Eacker: 309-292-1553 We need volunteers to help man the Club's informational booth during events at the EXPO center. As one of the sponsoring clubs of the center, the club receives payment for all volunteer hours, and a share of the profits generated by shows at the center.If you are a new member, I will place you with a veteran. Duties? Greet people, pass out information, tell them about our club, and get them to join our great club. You pick the hours, any time you can give will be greatly appreciated. Please call me to schedule a shift. You can also attend the show that day free of charge! QCCA Volunteers for EXPO Center Jerry Hagstrom 309-764-7097 www.qccaexpocenter.com The RICC is one of 5 clubs that make up the QCCA, the Quad Cities Conservation Alliance The shows are run by the various club volunteers. The QCCA needs volunteers to work: Concessions, popcorn, beer wagon, tickets, crowd control, and parking attendants. When you volunteer to work a shift, the club gets paid $3.00 an hour for your time. That money goes directly into a fund that can only be used for conservation projects. So please call Jerry and volunteer. You can also take in the show before or after your shift. NOTE: There are only a few more shows left, so call Jerry to volunteer. ALSO as a worker you are entitled to a sandwich, chips, and a drink when you work the shows. PLEASE do not abuse this privilege! Also if you are not working the show, DO NOT come in the back door to attend the shows. Come thru the front and pay the required admission price. The success of the QCCA, and the money that they make is being effected by these two issues. If the abuse continues, then the QCCA will be issuing out food vouchers and will be monitoring the back door and verifying that you are a worker when you come in. Please help us out. Thanks, the QCCA board. 2010 Show Calendar in EXPO Center
309-787-4770 Get ready for the tourney--January 2011 The club’s annual ice fishing tournament will be scheduled for January 2011. Registration from 7:00-8:00 A.M. Fishing from 8:00-1:00p.m. Weigh-in at 1:00 with a great lunch following. Entry fee will be $10 with 80% payback and a lunch is included in your fee.
Anyone wishing to help with the lunch that day can call the club. Let’s hope for good ice!
Please be considerate of your club. Help keep it clean. GOT USED OIL? 309-787-4770 Remember that you can get rid of your used motor oil by bringing it out to the club and placing it in the big oil recycling container located by the pole barn/garage. This way you are helping the environment, and we’ll make a few bucks. MONTHLY CLUB MEETINGS: What better way to find out what is going on with our club and to voice you opinion or concern, then to attend the monthly meeting. Our meetings are the third Tuesday of each month. Our Executive board meeting starts at 6:30p.m. Members are encouraged to attend the executive meetings however, you can not address the board unless you are on the agenda or have filled out a request form, and be recognized as having a legitimate issue that needs to be addressed by the executive board. The club provides a meal between 7-7:30 and we ask you to put a donation in the jar. Our general membership meeting starts at 7:30 with the reading of last months general membership meeting and the current months executive meeting. We are always open to new ideas and encourage participation. We also have door prizes each month. Please consider attending the meetings. We love to meet new members.
Jim
Garcia, Master Instructor, Al Classen, Master Instructor Learn more about the program at http://dnr.state.il.us/safety/hunt.htm
Fall Course -- 2010 dates not set at this time
Lunch Available for a Small Fee Registration forms can be obtained at area Sporting Goods Stores, Bait Shops and Sporting Goods Departments You can print a registration form here Questions? 309-787-1242 Classes are taught each year at the club and are totally run by dedicated volunteers. We are always in the need for new instructors and counselors. So consider helping us out. Thanks for helping! If you would like to volunteer to help, please call Jim Garcia 309-787-1242 CARE Of CONSERVATION CLUB GROUNDS:
Greetings from Boy Scout Troop 243.
Dennis Vancil, Troop 243 Scribe We would like to thank the conservation club for their support and to invite any boys who might be interested in scouting to come check us out. Troop 243 meets on Monday nights at 6:00 at the Rock Island Conservation Club on Big Island in the clubhouse. Membership is open to boys 11 to 14. No experience necessary. Come join the Scouting family.
This beautiful campsite is waiting for someone special to enjoy. No reservations needed. John Miller, Consultant News items can be sent to jjjfm@sbcglobal.net with RICC News as the subject Our website is changing all the time. Please check out the website for updated information regarding our club. As we change and grow, so will our website. Keep watching!
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