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Outdoor Range Clean Up – May 14 & 15

On Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 the outdoor range will be closed from 9:00am to 3:00pm to allow for our annual spring clean up.

The focus will be target rebuild, and general clean up of grounds and range building.

Those of you who want to help please bring tools such as rakes, pruners, shovels, wheel barrows etc. Any spare 2×4’s and 1/2’ plywood would also be appreciated.

Glen will be serving up his BBQ hamburgers and hotdogs afterwards. We hope to see you there.

AGM

“Nelson Rod & Gun Club AGM

When:  April 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am

Where:  Mickey McEwen Hall, 801 Railway Street, Nelson

All members are encouraged to attend.”

AGM Postponed

The next meeting is Feb 1…..Regular BOD meeting 6:30 pm . We had to postpone  the AGM 

The AGM scheduled for Jan 8. 2022 has been postponed in response to the most recent BC Provincial Health Order. 

Pacific Partners Boating Bulletin December 2021

Pacific Partners Boating BulletinDecember 2021Be prepared before you boat!A good boater is a responsible one, so be prepared before you head out on your boat trip!

Complete a pre-departure check list. Inspect your your Pleasure Craft to make sure it is in good working order and properly equipped before heading out on the water.Leave a trip/rescue plan with a responsible person. This document outlines your expected travel itinerary while on the water. It describes where you are going, who you are travelling with and how long you will be travelling for. In the event that you do not return from your trip on time, a trip plan can be used by search and rescue organizations to help pinpoint your whereabouts.Check the forecast for unsafe weather and water conditions before heading out and keep a watchful eye out for changes to these conditionsKnow the local hazards before going out – currents, flooding, landslides, that one rock that sits just below the surface!Have charts with you, talk to people on the docks before heading out.Download and read through the safe boating guide!


 Hello, If this is the first correspondence that you have received from me, let me introduce myself. My name is Sean Dimoff and I am a Boating Safety Officer here in British Columbia. Right now the Office of Boating Safety is reaching out to Rod and Gun Clubs around British Columbia with the hope of creating partnerships in spreading boating safety messages. The purpose of our office is to serve our community as a resource for pleasure craft boating questions, regulations, and concerns. Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns that you have with regard to boating safety. I look forward to working with you to make British Columbia a safer place to boat. Best Regards, Sean Dimoff (He/Him/Il) Boating Safety Officer, Office of Boating SafetyTransport Canada / 
 Government of Canadasean.dimoff@tc.gc.ca / Tel: 236-464-4579 / TTY: 1-888-675-6863 Agent de la sécurité nautique, Bureau de la sécurité nautiqueTransports Canada / 
 Gouvernement du Canada sean.dimoff@tc.gc.ca/ Tél: 236-464-4579 / ATS : 1-888-675-6863 

Carmen

May be an image of 2 people and grass

A true conservationist

Bill Bennett

t5a2S7lm01ulnshut  · My dear friend, Carmen Purdy, the most fearless person I ever met, the best dad, best grand dad, best husband and best friend, passed today after a courageous struggle against the odds. My sincerest condolences to Carol, Jodi, Curt and James and all the grandkids from Beth and I. I will see you in the mountains again my friend when my time comes. Rest in peace.