The next WRGC Membership Meeting  will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 7:30 PM.
A member's dinner will be served prior to the meeting starting at 6:30 PM.
Guests are welcomed!

• WRGC's members unanimously approved the FY2009 Budget at the September membership meeting. (Click Here to view the WRGC FY2009 Budget) 
• The members also approved the following:
  • FY2009 Membership Dues has been set at $200 for 2009. This is payable by all members no later  than October 31, 2008.
  • Members will be allowed to work off a portion of their 2010 dues thanks to the adoption of a Work Program. This program allows members to get credit for participating in work programs and WRGC events.

• WRGC's met with prospective cranberry growers on Monday, September 8th. Five growers attended the informational session and toured the bog complex. Deadline for proposals is October 20, 2008. (Click here to view the informational Letter)

• The Board of Trustees is holding a 50/50 Horseshoe Tournament and Pig Roast / Turkey Fry on Saturday, October 4th. The 50/50 horseshoe tourney begins at noon with an entry fee of $10 per person - more throwers = a larger 1st Prize! The pig roast and turkey fry will begin at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $15 (Adults) and $5 (Children under 12). Contact Mike at 508-273-6033 or The Shirt Shack in Wareham.

• WRGC will be holding its first 20/20 Dinner on Saturday, October 18th at 7:00 PM. The dinner will feature an Italian Buffet followed by drawings for the top three cash prizes. You may still enter the 20/20 raffle buy purchasing a ticket for $20. The dinner is free to Raffle ticket holders and Guests may purchase dinner tickets for $10. (Contact Russ Duarte at 774-766-7520)

• WRGC held its 2nd IBO World Qualifier and 3D Archery Extravaganza on June 21st - June 22nd at its property in Middleborough, MA. Archers were treated to the challenge of 120 3D targets spread throughout WRGC's 350 acre facility. It's too early to know how the event did financially but the Committee did a great job in pulling all the pieces together and running this ambitious event. Nice Job to all!

• The Associates held the Fourth Annual Tihonet Pond Fishing Derby which was enjoyed by nearly 400 anglers from all over the region. The event was made possible by the generosity of the A. D. Makepeace Company, its Board of Directors, Management Team and its Employees. Thank you for your Support! The event raised nearly $3,000 for the General Fund which supports WRGC programs like the Associates Program.

• The WRGC Family Night was a huge success raising ~$1,900 for the General Fund. The evening featured a scrumptious Italian Buffet with every imaginable pasta dish followed by a wildlife program entitled 'Reptiles and Raptors' by Marla Isaac. The dinner and show were very well received, Great Job! (and thanks for bringing the Families back into WRGC!!!)

• The WRGC Hunting & Game Committee held its Annual Game Dinner on Saturday, April 5th. The event, sold out weeks in advance, was enjoyed by 183 guests. The dinner consisted of 19 different dishes featuring elk, venison, rabbit, black bear, caribou, wild boar and pheasant. Mark St. Germaine and his committee brought in $5,200 profit which will be turned in to the general fund to help support stocking of pheasant for the membership.

• The WRGC Range Committee held its Annual Ham Shoot on Sunday, March 9th in blustery conditions. Attendance was sparse and several piggy's went back to market at the end of the day. The Range Committee welcomes your suggestions as to how these legacy shoots can be made more attractive.

• WRGC's Upland Game Committee held its third "Evening with..." Prime Rib Dinner on March 8th. Artist / Author Randy Julius entertained seventy-three guests with a presentation on Massachusetts Wildlands. The event raised approximately $1,700 for the WRGC General Fund. Another Great Event by the Upland Game Committee!

• Nine of WRGC's Past Presidents gathered for a celebration of WRGC's history and future. The attendees were treated to a great dinner followed by several WRGC-centric presentations.

Read About It....

• The Archery Committee had a great day on Sunday, January 13th as over 100 shooters participated in WRGC's first Tri-County 3D Shoot of the 2008 Season. Attendees raved about the 3D course and the breakfast that was served at the event. Great Job by the Archery Committee!

• Santa Claus made a special appearance at WRGC's Children's Christmas Party on Saturday, December 15th. In all, 32 children attended and were treated to food, confections and one-on-one Santa Time. Nice Job by the members in putting this event together!

• The Upland Game Committee released the schedule of Pheasant Stocking Dates. This is a program funded by subscribing members which stocks pheasant for WRGC's licensed preserve.

View Upland Pheasant Stocking Schedule...

• The Nominating Committee presided over the WRGC election of Officers and Board Members. The Election of Officers was held during the Annual Meeting on December 11, 2007.

View Election Results...

• The Archery Committee is looking forward to being able to shoot on the right-hand side of the indoor range building. To that end they have decided to construct cloth-stuffed backstops. Members are asked to donate rags (dry clothing, blankets, old curtains, towels, etc.) by bundling them up and placing them in the collection bin supplied by the Committee.

• WRGC Members voted unanimously on Tuesday, November 6th to purchase 13.1 acres of land on the north side of Pine Street in Middleboro. The land was purchased using the Land Acquisition Fund which is funded solely by the generosity of our members and friends. There are more important parcels of land around us. Please consider donating to the Land Acquisition Fund today!

• The Outdoor Range limits its hours during Open Hunting Seasons in Massachusetts.

  Until further notice the Outdoor Range will be open:

  • Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM to Sunset
  • SUNDAYS  from Noon to Sunset.

The hours of operation will be adjusted on April 1, 2008. Please watch here and in your Troller for changes and updates

• Randy Parker reported that the WRGC booth at the A.D. Makepeace, Co. October Harvest Fest resulted in a profit of nearly $1,000. As agreed, the money will be put into the WRGC Scholarship Fund.

• Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot was held at the WRGC Range on Sunday, November 11th. Almost every shooting line was filled and at the end of the day lucky / skillful shooters went home with a bounty of frozen turkey.

• The Fall Clam Boil was held on Saturday, November 3rd at 6:30 PM. Despite being one of the worst days of the year Mark St. Germaine reported that the event raised $860 for the General Fund.

• WRGC Members approved 2008 Dues Rate of $150. This represents a base of $125 and an additional $25 for the Indoor Range completion loan.

• The Annual Pig Roast was held on  Saturday, September 8th. The feast was enjoyed by 100 friends and members resulting in a return of $1210 into the WRGC General Fund. Great Job by the Committee!