Club News &
Updates
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GBHA's volunteers has made great advancements on the basement renovations. This progress will allow us to open the indoor gun range for usage. We apologize for the condition of the basement during these renovations and we ask that no one touch the supplies and or tools that may be left out in the evenings.
Here are the dates of Indoor Gun Range usage:
Indoor Range Usage
Pistol Night
Starting Monday January 16 2023, and will continue on Monday nights, Larry Ferris will be hosting Pistol Night from 6:30 pm till 8:30 pm. Larry will be looking for volunteers to help out. Please check website and or Facebook page for any cancellations.
Long Gun Night
Starting Tuesday January 17 2023 and will continue on Tuesday nights, Mike Wiemer will be chairing Long Gun Night from 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm. Mike will be looking for volunteers to help out. Please check website and or Facebook page for any cancellations.
For more information, please contact Larry Ferris at 705-529-6364 ferris.larry51@gmail.com or Mike Weimer at 1-705-529-9353 or m2bweimer@gmail.com
Ladies Night Indoor Gun Range
Tentative dates have been set up for a Ladies Night at the range. This will be an evening our female members can come out to use the indoor range. Mike Crawford will chair these evenings. He has sent up tentative dates for Jan 19/23, Feb 02 & 23/23, and March 09, 23/23 and April 06/23 as the last evening for the indoor Ladies Night. These nights will run from 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm. For more information or to volunteer to assist please contact Mike Crawford 1-705-529-6705 or Michael.w.crawford@sympatico.ca
Sign In and Out Range Sheets
We have had some confusion around signing in and out sheets, the procedure and who signs in and out!
As of immediately members will sign in using their OFAH number assigned to them.
It is mandatory for guests to sign in with a waiver, collecting their information and acknowledgement of insurances.
This waiver will be completed and signed and place in a locked collection box to be picked up by the executive for record keeping.
Each member must check off that the guest has completed the waiver, failure to do so can and will result in disciplinary action.
As well members are limited to bringing 2 guests per visit.
Your co-operation and understanding is appreciated.
Any further questions please contact Alan Wheeler at acwheeler66@gmail.com.
Junior Club Events
It's been a long year and a half and I'm hoping we can get back to doing Junior Club Events for all to enjoy.
On this Sunday we will be doing registration for the junior club as well as doing some well-needed events around the club to get everyone up to speed with what will be happening this year.
I would like to start at 10am and end around 2 or 3 depending on how the weather is and things are going. The ending time as far as I'm concerned is up to the parents and I'd like to leave it open to you.
Please respond if you plan on attending as there will be a lunch provided for everyone. We would like to plan accordingly if there are any allergies or dietary restrictions.
Events in the fall will be communicated accordingly as to how we are able to get together as per protocols. I would however like to have an event every month throughout the year.
I have attached the registration form if you would like to print it out before the event, I will also have some at the event for you to fill out if you wish.
Most likely all of the junior club registrations have expired as it has been a long time since we've been able to do anything as a club.
It is $25 per youth to register for the year unless you have a family membership with the GBHA club itself. If so all I need is for you to fill out the form for your youth so we have it on file for insurance reasons.
If you know of anyone that is interested and would like to come out please forward this to them and have them respond to me.
Thank you,
Karl Gostick, Junior Club Mentor
705-716-1612
GBHA Swag
Have you ever wanted a club vest, so you to can display your badges,
crests and buttons? Now you can, GBHA is now taking orders for a vest for members.
Vests - $45.00 each,
Club Hats - $15.00 each or 2/$25.00 and
Club Crests $5.00 each.
To order or for more information contact:
Bruce Dunn 1-705-534-0632,
for ordering vests please contact Bruce Dunn @ 1-705-528-2709
Respecting Your Last Wishes
While reading some of your favourite magazines or while searching the internet, you may have come across a few articles dealing with somewhat sensitive issues pertaining to fellow enthusiasts, hunters and anglers who have passed away. Some of these issues vary from their last wishes of donations to their choice of clubs and or federations, to, how the family/executor must deal with topics such as firearms, ammunition and other items of interest.
This appears to be on the rise, especially with the long-gun registry being abolished! GBHA club has in the past received monetary donations and some families have expressed interest in offering the firearms/equipment to the club
as a donation. These donations are always appreciated and are put to good use, but are not expected of members!
Often the executive of GBHA is approached regarding the issues of dealing with firearms such as unregistered firearms, registered firearms, how to transfer them to an heir, what happens if an heir does not have a PAL or an appropriate
license, who is responsible for dealing with the firearms? Many questions and situations have been brought up on these and other topics. The executive have been able to answer the questions and or help set up appropriate actions
to deal with these situations.
As mentioned these are delicate situations. Should you or anyone you know may need the assistance of Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers Executive can be reassured that each situation will be dealt with discretion and in a professional manner and with utmost respect to the members and family’s requests. ALL persons in possession of firearms or other items of interest should be informed of responsibilities and be prepared.
We have also listed some internet links to help inform you and assist in your decision-making, please take some time to think about your wishes. This will be posted in our Bulletin and on our website and on Facebook. If the club could ask
its members that we be notified of any fellow members who passed. This could allow us to notify our co-members wishing to partake in any type of Celebration of Life Ceremonies.
Inherited Firearms; http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/faq/inh-her-eng.htm
Information for Executors; http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/fs-fd/will-testament-eng.htm
Chief Firearms Offices; http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/cfo-caf/index-eng.htm
Thank you
GBHA Executive Board Members
Events & Inquiries
GBHA is proud to have members from across Simcoe County. If you are a hunting enthusiast in Midland, Penetang, Tay or the surrounding area, fishing enthusiast in Midland, Penetang, Tay or the surrounding area or conservation enthusiast in Midland, Penetang, Tay or the surrounding area contact us at Georgian Bay Hunters and Anglers. If you are looking to get involved or help the club with fundraising or other events check out our events page!