Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association

UHRGA Newly Elected Executive / Board of Directors 2021

Good Morning Everyone,

Congratulations to the 2021 UHRGA Executive and Board of Directors.

We wish them every success with the Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association

President Wendell Smith

Vice President John Anstey

Secretary Chris Brake

Treasurer Angie Janes

Sgt. at Arms Brian Manuel

Directors

Ivan Janes

Alfred Ford

Sam Butt

Eugene Tiller

Sherman Peddle

Brian Janes

Wade Adams

Shannon O'keefe

At the meeting Sam Butt was awarded a LIFE MEMBERSHIP. Sam has been a tremendous asset to the UHRGA and served as a board member for many years. Although not entirely sure, it was indicated that his involvement with this association goes back some 29 years. Apart from volunteering at our functions and youth events, and whatever else is on the go, Sam has been there. He has been taken care of our maintenance and up keep, often without assistance and working tirelessly to get the job done. It is always a pleasure working with Sam.

Congratulations Sam !

Status and Criteria for the Award

The title of “Life Member” and the status of “Life Membership” shall be awarded to a long-standing member of the Association who has:

· documented meritorious service to the Association over a period of at least 10 years

· served at least five consecutive or spaced terms as an Officer or Board member

· documented distinguished service to the Association.

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Kenny White, Chairman of Delta Waterfowl's Humber Valley Chapter was awarded an Honorary Membership of our association. The conservation and advocacy group has been helping us and so many other groups in promoting their objectives. Since being introduced in our local area, Delta Waterfowl has assisted us in many forms with our

youth skills programs and in the promotion of outdoor activities and conservation efforts. Getting youth interested and involved at a young age is a big part of them participating in the greater outdoors later on in life. We have a great respect and gratitude for Kenny and Delta Waterfowl. Support them when you can.

Thank you Kenny, Well Deserved Sir !

https://www.saltwire.com/news/local/century-old-conservation-hunting-advocacy-group-delta-waterfowl-has-new-humber-valley-chapter-196530/

Criteria for the Award

The criteria used to award the title of Honorary Member and the status of Honorary Membership can be any combination of documented evidence of:

· meritorious service that support the goals and objectives of the Association

· meritorious service to the Association in a variety of areas

· distinguished service to the community or special services to the Association

· the protection, conservation or preservation of fish and wildlife

· the conservation of natural resources and/or the environment

· distinguished service in or for the promotion of sportsmanship

· distinguished community-based service that reflects positively on or supports the Association.

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Congratulations to Sam Butt and Kenny White on your awards.

Wendell Smith

President, UHRGA

Good Day Everyone,

Just a friendly reminder to get your Renewal memberships into us prior to January 31, 2021. Mail should be dated no later than the 31st so that you do not have to deal with late fees. You can electronically email them to us at uhrgassoc@gmail.com

This information is on the application but not everyone is aware that funds can be transferred to this account.

Our direct deposit payment for the e-transfer of funds into our account eliminates the need for a secret password.

With your application, please include a copy of both sides of your PAL. Pictures are also good.

For those in Corner Brook or visiting the area you can drop your applications off to Barnes Sporting Goods at 18 Humber Road. Barne's can also assist with getting photocopies and the application for you. We collect those applications on a regular basis. To avoid late fees, they must be received by the 31st of January.

Should anyone have any concerns regarding your membership, please contact me at

709 686 5228 or a message through the email address below.

There are a few of you who have submitted either the forms or funds only. We are waiting on those in order to process memberships.

mail4upperhumber@gmail.com

It has been great to be messaging and talking to so many of you over the last little while. It is wonderful to know that many of you are taking advantage of this winter's conditions to visit the range.

Thanks so very much everyone. Have a Great Day out there. Stay safe in your travels.

Wendell Smith

Good Morning Fellow Members,

The Executive of the Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association has decided to reschedule our AGM.

We will be holding the meeting on the evening of Sunday, January 31, 2021 at our facilities on Goose Arm Road. The meeting will start at 7PM

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Wendell Smith

Pres., UHRGA

Good afternoon Fellow members,

On Sunday evening December 20th at 7PM we will be having a meeting at the Upper Humber Rod and Gun facilities on Goose Arm Road in Deer Lake.

All safety measures and precautions will be taken seriously during the Covid-19 pandemic. Our building has been cleaned prior to and is ready for this meeting. Masks will be worn by all and hand sanitizers will be used when entering and leaving the facility. Safe distancing measures will be adhered to.

We would like to limit our numbers for this meeting as per the Dept of Health guidelines.

We expect and wish all board members to make a special effort to attend this meeting.

If you are not a board or committee member then please notify us prior to the meeting to ensure we can accommodate. Please direct concerns, questions or comments to myself and I will bring them before the board on your behalf. I can be reached through this email

smith.wendell1@gmail.com

or by my home phone at 709 686 5228.

Membership is continuing throughout the season. Contact myself directly for concerns or issues. 2021 membership applications will be forwarded to each of our current membership over the coming days. We are currently waiting on 2021 NFA insurance cards from Edmonton.

Thank you everyone and Stay Safe out there.

Wendell Smith

Pres., UHRGA

Good Morning

The rifle / pistol ranges of the Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association will be closed for upgrades to our facilities over the following days. This will be for the entire day.

Friday, Dec. 18

Monday Dec 21

Tuesday Dec 22.

We apologize for any inconvenience during this time and look forward to seeing you at our facilities in the very near future

www.upperhumberrodandgun.com

WELCOME BACK,

The ranges of the Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association are now open following the guidelines of the Town of Deer Lake and the decision of our Board of Directors.

Note that the 300 M range remains closed as it is not yet licensed. This is an ongoing process and our contractor has been busy over the last while with equipment remaining onsite. They are not operating this weekend. At any time over the next while that the equipment will be operating, the rifle/pistol range will be closed during that time for safety measures. We will post notification accordingly. Please watch our emails, Facebook page and website calendar and NEWS for updates

Our building will remain closed until Dec. 07, 2020.

When visiting, follow the Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association Level 2 Covid Action plan which can be found on our website under NEWS. and posted at our facilities. Follow the guidelines of our Provincial Dept. of Health when visiting. Please maintain the 6 foot distancing measures at all times unless you are with folks within your own perspective bubbles.

Thank You, Your cooperation and understanding throughout this entire difficult time is greatly appreciated and acknowledged with us and the Town of Deer Lake.

We look forward to seeing you at our ranges and facilities in the very near future.

Stay Safe and Take Care Everyone !

Wendell Smith,

President,

Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association

Deer Lake, Nl,

709 686 5228

smith.wendell1@gmail.com

Reply

Forward

The Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association building and range facilities will remain closed to all our members, guests, and user groups until Dec. 07. We have consulted with the Town of Deer Lake and the Dept. of Health for instructions and guidelines. Following that, Our Executive and Board have decided that we follow the recommendations of the Town of Deer Lake and remain closed until Dec. 07. Our scheduled user groups have cancelled due to Covid-19 in the area. They have informed me that they will most likely be back to visit us early in the new year. For now some of their training has been rescheduled at another location given the circumstances in our area.

As stated previously, "we have been seriously following guidelines and measures put in place by the Dept. Of Health. Those guidelines have been put in place and are being implemented for everyone's safety during visits. We will continue to do so for your safety and protection. We stand with the Town of Deer Lake for public safety issues of Covid-19 to help stop the virus from spreading."

To this end the building has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized this morning and will be ready for our next user group. The building will remain closed until Dec. 07.

We Sincerely Apologize for any inconveniences that this may cause.

Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.

On behalf of the Executive and Board of Directors,

Wendell Smith

President

Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association

177 Goose Arm Road

Deer Lake, NL

A8A 3H9

1 709 686 5228

smith.wendell1@gmail.com

Good Morning All,

This is a very serious and important message.

The Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association building and range facilities will remain closed to all our members, guests, and user groups during this pandemic time as we consult with the Town of Deer Lake and the Dept of Health for further instructions and guidelines. To date we have been seriously following guidelines and measures put in place by the Dept. Of Health Guidelines. Those guidelines have been put in place and are being implemented for everyone's safety during visits. We will continue to do so for your safety and protection. We stand with the Town of Deer Lake for public safety issues of Covid-19 to help stop the virus from spreading.

We Sincerely Apologize for any inconveniences that this may cause. A follow up memo will be issued after consulting with Town and Health officials.

Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.

On behalf of the Executive and Board of Directors,

Wendell Smith

President

Upper Humber Rod and Gun Association

Deer Lake, NL

A8A 3H9

1 709 686 5228

COVID-19 IN DEER LAKE

Good Morning everyone. The Town of Deer Lake has asked for closures of Non-Essential businesses due to Covid-19 within the community. I will be sending a memo to the Board of Directors in a few moments and an advisement will be issued shortly with regards to our members having access to our Ranges and Facilities over the next week as requested by the Town of Deer Lake.

Until that decision comes back from the UHRGA Board members this morning I ask everyone to Please respect the Towns wishes and not to visit at this time. Please pass this very important message along to others who may not yet be on our contact list.

Thank You for your understanding during this difficult time of pandemic. We must all be doing our part to help protect our loved ones. Official business of the club will continue via telephone calls, text and computer links over this time period. Any one wishing to contact myself can do so by calling my home at 709 686 5228, or can leave a message to me at the link below. Please do not attach to this memo because it could get lost in the return mails. Thanks again for understanding.

smith.wendell1@gmail.com

Wendell Smith

President, UHRGA

Western NL. Covid-19 updates

11h ·

For Immediate Release

COVID-19 Update- Town Of Deer Lake

November 21, 2020

The Deer Lake Town Council held a meeting today to discuss the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the community. In light of the rising number of positive cases, and in the interest of public safety, the Town of Deer Lake will be keeping the Town Office and Hodder Memorial Recreational Complex closed until Monday December 7th, 2020.

Western Health staff are continuing to conduct contact tracing and testing is still on-going. Test results take approximately 24 hours before results are known.

The Town of Deer Lake is asking that all non-essential businesses take the initiative to cease regular operations until December 7th, 2020.

Residents are asked to stay at home as much as possible. Those at higher risk of complications due to COVID-19 should not go out, except to get essentials like groceries and medications. The Town of Deer Lake is encouraging residents that must go out to wear a mask unless medical reasons permit otherwise.

Western Health staff are working tirelessly and are in contact with our MHA and the Town of Deer Lake to continue to monitor the situation. All organizations involved are doing their utmost to control and contain the virus.

The Town of Deer Lake would like to stress to our residents to follow all the public health measures and ask for patience, compassion and kindness as we continue to fight the COVID-19 virus.

Residents are reminded if they become symptomatic they are asked to call 811.

The Town of Deer Lake appreciates

your cooperation in this very important matter. Further guidance on COVID-19 can be found of the Provincial Government website.

SIGHT IN DAYS....Rifle, Archery and Crossbow

at the UPPER HUMBER ROD and GUN ASSOCIATION will be held at our club range at 177 Goose Arm Road in Deer Lake in September.

We are pleased to present the dates as posted below for the scheduled days prior to the hunting season.The club will be assisting hunters to sight in their firearms prior to the up-coming hunting season. This will help with your marksmanship skills ensuring proper shot placement and hopefully a more successful hunting season with no losses or wounded animals escaping. This will also alert you of any firearms or equipment issues giving you time to correct any identified troubles prior to the hunting season. Good Luck ! We hope all your hunting activities are safe and successful.

Archery and Crossbow targets can and will be made available for target arrows only. We have 3 targets available that can be set up on a different range. Please call Wendell ahead of time if this interests you.

709 686 5228.

Schedule of events:

Timings for our UHRGA attending members availability will be put in place over the next few days.

DATES

Sept 06........Sunday.............5:30PM to 8PM

Sept 07........Monday............5:30PM to 8PM

Sept 08........Tuesday............5:30PM to 8PM

Sept 09........Wednesday.......5:30PM to 8PM

Sept 10........Thursday...........5:30PM to 8PM

Sept 11.........Friday ..............5:30PM to 8PM

OR UNTIL EVENING LIGHT ALLOWS

Persons wishing alternate times can call the numbers below to make arrangements.

***Hunters are responsible for the safe transport of all their firearms to and from the facility and to make sure you carry with you your current club membership card and NFA insurance card.

For those who are not members please be sure to pick up your permits to carry your firearms to the range from the authorities. They are available from the RNC, The Dept. of Fisheries and Land Resources, Wildlife Division, the Dept. of Natural Resources, and the Dept. of Justice.

PLEASE BRING ALONG ADEQUATE AMMO for your sighting purposes.

Contact us for more information at :

John Randell ............635-5415

Sherman Peddle .......215-0254

Dan Whelan .............634-2847

Tony Wiseman..........635 7179

John Anstey..............636 2595

Sam Butt...................635 5532

Wendell Smith..........686 5228

A small fee per rifle will be collected. A portion of the funds collected will be passed along to a charitable foundation. ALL shooters will have to register on site and non-members will pay a $6.00 fee to help cover costs, prior to any shooting activity. A portion of the fees collected will be forwarded along with our own contribution to one or more of the following; The Western Memorial Hospital Foundation, The Janeway Childrens Hospital or The Childrens Wish Foundation so that the entire community may benefits from our outdoor activity. Donations to these charitable organizations help us, our children and their families in a time of need.

While at the range Hearing and Eye protection is mandatory for everyone near any shooting area and must be worn at all times during any shooting activity. Park in a safe area always !

Although the club has a supply of the safety equipment on hand, that supply will depend on the numbers of people present.

Our UHRGA eye and hearing equipment must be sanitized/disenfected before and after each use according to health guidelines to ensure all safety measures are adhered to. If you bring your own, there will be no sharing unless it is with close family members within your own bubble. 

During this Covid-19 pandemic for safety reasons we request you bring along your own protective equipment and be prepared with protective gloves and hand sanitizers or disenfectants. The club does have a supply but bringing along your own would be great and will not take up unreasonable time for cleaning for our attending UHRGA members. 

Masks are required where safe distancing measures cannot be maintained. Covid-19 restrictions will apply as per the Dept. of Health guidelines. Our Covid-19 Level 2 Action Plan is posted on this page and at the range.

Please make every effort to bring along your own range safety equipment and personal precautionary protection.

Washrooms will not be accessable during our sight in times. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.