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www.winchester-iwla.orgAugust 2022FAMILY FUN DAY!thSave the date – September 18 ! Family Fun Day at Izaak Walton. Details to follow.FRIENDS OF THE NRAThe Friends of the NRA will be hosting a fundraising banquet on Thursday, September 22nd. Read more in OtherNews and see the flyer at the end of the newsletter.LEARN TO SHOOTThis is an amazing opportunity. Your Chapter will teach you to shoot clays with a shotgun for free. Eye and earprotection, shotgun, ammunition, and instruction – all provided free of charge. See Range Report for details. .NATIONAL CONFERENCEThe Izaak Walton League National Conference was held in July. Two great Ikes – Paul Sattler and Brian Callahan– attended and (hopefully) took lots of pictures and notes. Look for a full report in next month’s newsletter.ARCHERY COMMITTEEIf you are interested in archery and want to help set up and serve on the Archery Committee for your Chapter,please contact board member Gary Tilley. He can be reached at mindbender119@hotmail.com or by phone - 314409-5982.THEY’RE BAAAACKThe Lantern Flies are here. Your Editor has a 50% kill rate. Not great, but it’s a start. Get ‘em, Ikes!
www.winchester-iwla.orgAugust 2022FROM THE EDITORIt’s been a busy July for your Editor. Took the small Editors out West to visitgrandparents and family, then off to Boy Scout summer camp. First night I swear I sawsomeone collecting the animals two-by-two. Last night of camp we were praying forrain. What a difference a week makes!Lots going on in your Chapter in August. Free shotgun training for anyoneinterested in learning how to shoot clays! Details in Range Report. There is a fundraisingbanquet for the Friends of the NRA. Purchase of a table includes your choice of firearm (from a list). Details in Other News. AFamily Fun Day is in the works for September. Details will follow.Get out and enjoy all that has been gifted us, and let’s make sure we take care of that gift for future generations.OFFICERSDan Arico, President(703) 229-3130dan arico@winchester-iwla.orgMegan McGonigal, Vice-Presidentvp@winchester-iwla.orgPaul Sattler, Treasurer(516) 380-9000treasurer@winchester-iwla.orgJames Sherry, SecretaryJim Sherry@winchester-iwla.orgPeg Sattler, Membership Director(631) 255-1917membership@winchester-iwla.orgPOINTS OF CONTACTBOARD OF DIRECTORSJohn Suter, Board Member(540) 364-1782john suter@winchester-iwla.orgHarold Whitacre, Special Events(540) 533-8996harold whitacre@winchester-iwla.orgJeff McCall(540) 336-9038Jmccall0012@yahoo.comGarry Tilley, Board Member(314) 409-5982mindbender119@hotmail.comCOMMITTEE CHAIRSJohn Suter, Range Master, Rifle and Pistol(540) 364-1782range@winchester-iwla.orgRick Hill, Range Master, Shotgunrhill1105@aol.comGarry Tilley, Range Master, Archery(314) 409 -5982mindbender119@hotmail.comBrian Callahan, Lake & Conservationbrian callahan@winchester-iwla.orgAl Stitt, Education & Training(540) 336-2468training@winchester-iwla.orgEric Raybuck, FacilitiesDave Colf, 3) 401-7100editor@winchester-iwla.org
0.0AmmoniaKhSep-21Jan-22Apr-22Jul-22GHChapter member Bill Procopchak held the attention of allpresent for his third appearance as guest speaker about flyfishing. Bill is also a member of the Winchester chapter ofTrout Unlimited. Like IWLA, TU is a conservation-orientedorganization committed to the outdoors. Bill’s talk thisevening focused on fly fishing equipment: rods, reels, flies;he emphasized that the quarry drives equipment selection,so the better one knows trout and other fish caught with flyfishing equipment, the better the fisherman’s chances ofsuccess. The audience kept Bill engaged with many questionsto the extent that the regular meeting agenda was shortenedto allow for an interesting, informative presentation. Manythanks to Bill for his generous commitment of his time andfly-fishing knowledge.Your Lake Neff continues to be a thriving body of waterable to support a wide variety of game fish. As always, followthe clearly marked catch regulations. Remember there is nocatch-and-release with trout. If you catch it, you keep it.pHPresident Dan Arico announced that the ChapterScholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) team, the BlueRidge Bullets, has again brought honor to the Chapter bytaking a first-place win at the SASP National Championshipsheld earlier this month in Marengo, Ohio. Well done!Water QualityNitriteBoth the Membership and Board of Directors meetingsare held on the third Thursday of the month. The Board ofDirectors meeting is at 6 p.m., and the Membership meetingfollows at 7 p.m. Your Board of Directors met on July 21st. TheMembership Meeting immediately followed the Boardmeeting.LAKE AND CONSERVATIONREPORTNitrateBOARD REPORTS-Your Editor had some help dipping the water sample.Mini-editor collected the sample which we took directly toWinchester Pet and Aquarium Center, your one-stopshopping destination for all things pet. Drop in and pay thema visit.Minutes for both can be found on the Chapter websiteunder Documents.Paul Sattler and Brian Callahan attended the annualIWLA national meeting. Look for a full report from thenational meeting in next month’s newsletter.Your Chapter continues to raffle off fun, outdoorequipment, such as rifles, shotguns, handguns, andcompound bows, among other items. The next raffle startssoon. Go to the Chapter website under Chapter House Raffle to buy a raffle ticket or many tickets. Your chances ofwinning get better the more you buy. Each ticket is only 20and all proceeds benefit your Chapter.CampingReserve your spot now for the summer/fall! Check theevent calendar for reservations. If the campground is notreserved and not being used, it's available for use. Thereservation form is available on the website at winchesteriwla.org/campgroundAugust 20223 of 6
Bait AvailableBullseye Pistol and Precision RifleThe chapter is very excited to offer live bait again in thechapter house. The chapter has teamed up with Jake’s Baitand Tackle to provide quality bait for fishing Lake Neff. Everybait purchase assists the chapter. Special thanks to Jake’sBait and Tackle for the support!!!The Bullseye and Precision Rifle league continues toenjoy enthusiastic participantswho strive to keep improvingbehaviors and skills critical togetting great shots – breathingRANGE REPORTDr Green Memorial Shotgun RangeWelcome to August, and the end of summer, the start ofschool in both Winchester and Frederick County and all theheat and humidity that comes with it. August is also NationalShooting Sports Foundation Month, and we’re thankful fortheir continued support of our shooting sports industry. Tocompliment NSSF we would like to offer our membership theopportunity to break some clays “FREE”!WIWL is offering YOU the opportunity to set anappointment time for a “Learn to Shoot” session at our Dr.Green Shotgun Range. Here’s the Deal:conscientiously, trigger control, and arm strength for a goodhold. We’ve got participants as young as 10 and as oldas seasoned and welcome one and all who want to comeout for a great time and to sharpen those shooting skills. Weshoot .22LR pistol on 1st and 3rd Mondays and .22LR rifle on2nd and 4th Mondays come out on Monday nights at 4pmand we’ll see you on the line!1. We supply the shotgun, ammunition, and a certifiedshotgun instructor.2. YOU will learnOTHER NEWSHelp Wanteda. Shotgun safetyb. How to operate and shoot a shotgun,c. The excitement of breaking a moving clay target.Don’t forget, call for a time that is convenient for YOU.We will be offering this service the entire Month of August.The best way to sign up will be using the WIWL web page(https://winchester-iwla.org/event-4917363). Should youwant or need more information, please contact Rick Hill,Shotgun Range Manager at rhill1105@aol.com or call/text at202-255-1512.“Feel the Gun, See the break, smell the powder”Rick HillShotgun Range ManagerYour Chapter needs you. Please consider joining a committeeand donating your time and expertise. Follow this link for asimple way to sign up and help WNHwiCNglU90DclMrEIFDrV9NYO1Kg/edit?usp sharingArmed Women of AmericaArmed Women of America (AWA) Chapters across thecountry offer a welcoming, non-intimidating place forwomen to learn more about the safe and responsible use offirearms, including firearms safety, personal protection,concealed carry, mindset, and so much more. AWA providesa safe and comfortable environment to gather and discussissues important to women gun owners while creatingopportunities for women to learn, train and grow asshooters. The meetings offer classroom and range time, allunder the guidance of certified women instructors.August 20224 of 6
The Shenandoah Valley VA Chapter of Armed Women ofAmerica meets for classroom training from 6 – 8 p.m. on thesecond Tuesday of each month in the WIWL Chapter House.On August 9, we will be discussing Gun Care and Storage. Wewill be field stripping our firearms and reviewing generalcleaning principles.We meet for range time from 1- 3 p.m. on the fourthTuesday of each month at the Clyde L. Heishman MemorialRifle and Pistol Range. Our members are using the NRAMarksmanship Qualification Program for Basic Pistol todevelop and hone their firearm skills.Ladies interested in joining, or for more information,contact Vicki Rhodes or Megan McGonigal atAWA.ShenandoahValleyVA@gmail.com. We look forward tomeeting you!Friends of the NRAFriends of NRA is a grassroots fundraising program thatfosters community involvement to organize and, with helpfrom NRA staff, plan community events for firearmsenthusiasts. All net proceeds from Friends of NRA events areallocated to The NRA Foundation, the leading charitableorganization in support of the shooting sports. Through TheNRA Foundation grants for equipment, training materials,range improvements and more, qualified local, state andnational programs receive aid to involve and inspire a newgeneration of competitive shooters. Learn more aboutFriends of NRA at www.friendsofnra.org. Table packagesinclude 8 tickets (full package) or 4 tickets (half package) plusthe gun of your choice in your chosen level.RafflesIf you are not yet aware, your Chapter is raffling offfirearms. Visit the website - https://www.winchesteriwla.org/Raffles - to see the current raffle. Drawings are heldat the following month’s Membership Meeting. Winnersneed not be present.Friends of the Winchester Izaak Walton ChapterSeveral businesses help support your Chapter throughservices and gifts. This list will continue to grow, and Iencourage you to support them in kind as you can.Winchester Aquarium and Pet CenterThe fine folk at the Winchester Pet and Aquarium Centerare responsible for testing the water sampled from Lake Neff.Theyprovidethisservicefreely, willingly,and cheerfully.If you have apet, or areinterestedinone, please consider doing your business with them. Theygive to your Chapter; we should give back at least a little.They are located at 190 Costello Drive, just down fromCostco.Muley Fanatics FoundationThe Muley FanaticFoundation supportsMule Deer habitatprojectsforthisdeclining iconic animalas well as providesyouth hunts for kidswith life threateningillnesses across the country. The Blue Ridge Chapter wasfounded by two Winchester IWLA members and is the onlychapter on the East Coast. This foundation also supportskeeping youth involved in the outdoors by donating apercentage of their annual banquet dinner to local youthprograms.Jake’s Bait & TackleJake’s will be managing the bait concession in theChapter house. Support a business that supports yourChapter by getting your worms at the chapter house ratherthan the gas station. Also, drop in and say ‘Hi’ next timeyou’re in theirneighborhood andtreat yourself tosome new gear! Youcan find them at234 Ezra Lane inWinchester.August 20225 of 6
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Your Editor had some help dipping the water sample. Mini-editor collected the sample which we took directly to Winchester Pet and Aquarium Center, your one-stop shopping destination for all things pet. Drop in and pay them a visit. Camping Reserve your spot now for the summer/fall! Check the event calendar for reservations.
