Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chapter of the IWLA

Monthly Membership / Dinner Meeting
2025-10-15 18:15 - 21:30, 2026-01-21 18:15 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Chapterhouse
Dinner is usually served: 6:15pm – 6:30pm
Membership meeting starts: 7:30pm
Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chapter of the IWLA Monthly Membership Meeting
Time: 3rd Wednesday of each Month @ 07:30pm Eastern
Dinner meeting logistics:

Dinner is $15.00 per head (Please bring change for a $20)
Dinner is generally served between 6:15 & 6:30pm
The membership meeting itself begins at 7:30pm, sometimes a little earlier
All prospective members and those members who sit on the chapter Board of Governors are expected to attend
Members & Guests may buy their dinner tickets in the boardroom
BYOB

Membership meetings’ Dinner Menus are posted monthly in the chapter newsletters (bcciwla.org/newsletters)

New and Prospective Member Tour
2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Chapterhouse
Come join us on the B-CC IWLA Orientation Tour!
This event is open to all members (new and old) and those who are interested in membership to the chapter or just curious about what we do.
This guided tour of our property will include an overview of our history and mission, our facilities, the partnerships with local schools and organizations and a chance to meet and ask questions to current members.
Follow Izaak Walton Way through the gate to the Chapter House parking lot where we will be meeting to start the tour.
Signup here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DACAA28A7F8C25-54255111-newmember

Private Event: Rural Republican Women's Dinner
2025-10-18 12:00 - 20:00 | Chapterhouse

Archeology at the Log Cabin
2025-10-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Log Cabin
We will be holding an archaeology dig at the Log Cabin on Sunday October 19th, weather permitting.
To start things off, there will be a pot-luck lunch at noon. We will have a grill going with hot dogs.
From 1:00 – 3:00 we will be excavating and exploring the root cellar and entrance to it.
Kid’s love to dig! This is an opportunity for them to learn how an archaeological dig is performed.
No experience necessary. If possible, please bring gloves and a small trowel or putty knife.

2025 Fall Family Campout
2025-10-25 14:30 - 2025-10-26 09:00 | Chapterhouse
Saturday.
The chapter’s front gate will be locked-open from 2:15pm until 6pm
Family tent setup around the chapterhouse begins at 3:00pm
Fishing and Crafts 3pm = 6pm
Burgers & ‘dogs cooked up for campers 6pm-7pm
“Mystery Activities” 7:30pm-8pm
S’mores & hot chocolate by firelight 8pm-8:45pm

Sunday
Breakfast served to campers 7:30am – 8:30am
Breakdown & cleanup should be completed by 10am

There is NO fee for the family campout, but non-members are encouraged to make a donation towards costs

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Hunter Education Abridged Course
2025-10-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Chapterhouse

Sight-In Day
2025-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | R&P Range, 20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States
Sight in your legal deer hunting firearms:

Shotgun with slugs
Straight Wall and other Center fire refiles, pistols or muzzleloading firearms

15-yard – 100-yard target distances available with 45 min time limit per shooter
Trained and experienced shooters will be there to assist with bore sighting equipment and to troubleshoot
Lunch Provided
$20 / shooter
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DACAA28A7F8C25-59011953-2025

R&P Range open to Members and Guests
2025-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 | R&P Range, 20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States
R&P range is opened for Members and Guests
10am – 4pm
Range Fees:

Members: 8$
Guests: $12

For guests, please save time by printing out and signing the hold harmless agreement which can be found here
Microsoft Word – B-CC IWLA Hold Harmless Document-190712.docx

Legacy Board Meeting (Board Room, Chapter House)
2025-11-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Chapterhouse
Legacy Board Meeting in the Board Room

Troop 2027 Overnight Lock-in
2025-11-14 17:00 - 2025-11-15 08:00 | Chapterhouse
Troop 2027 overnight “lock-in” event. We would begin at 5pm on Friday and leave by 8am on Saturday Nov 15.

Trout Fishing: Opening Day
2025-11-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Small Pond / Cabin, 20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States
Come and join us on Saturday 15th November for the opening day of Trout Fishing
12pm-4pm at the Small Pond
Members and Family Members Only
Beginners welcome
Hot Dog, Drinks and Chips will be available for 5$ Donation
Rules:

Trout fishing begins at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Trout fishing is for chapter members and immediate family only.
Anglers 16 and older must have a Maryland fishing license and $5.00 trout stamp. Those aged 65 and older qualify for a senor consolidated fishing license; no trout stamp required.
Fish from shore only; do not use the boat.
Anglers may keep 3 trout-no size limit.
Anglers may use only one fishing rod at a time.
Anglers should park in the chapter house parking lot.
Pick up and take all trash out of the small pond area when leaving.
Report the number and species caught to: John Novak, novakgang4@comcast.net, 301/385-0943 or Pete Wirth, Peter_Wirth@verizon.net, 301/915-6763.

Board of Governors Meeting (Chapter House)
2025-11-19 20:30 - 22:00 | Chapterhouse
Novembers BoG meeting will be held directly after the membership meeting.
Attendance at Board of Governors (BoG) meetings is required for chapter officers and board members
BoG meetings are also open to chapter members in good standing

Chapter House Holiday Decorating
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Chapterhouse
Volunteers needed to help decorate for the winter Holidays. Contact: carol2017@aol.com

Chapter Holiday Party at the Chapter House
2025-12-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Chapterhouse
Members and their families and/or guests are all invited to attend this casual event for an evening of great company, wonderful food, and holiday cheer.
All attendees are asked to bring an entree to share with their fellow holiday revelers. A side dish and/or dessert are a welcome choice also. We will provide the beverages.
You may also bring your own beverage of choice. This year’s party will be festive and fun with the food being a feast for the holidays. So kick your holiday spirit in gear and come on out!

Montgomery Bird Club, Christmas Bird Count
2025-12-14 07:00 - 12:00 | Chapterhouse
The annual Christmas Bird Count sponsored by Audubon and the Cornell Lab is scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 14.
Come to the Chapter and help out.

Board of Governors Meeting (Chapter House)
2025-12-17 20:30 - 22:00 | Chapterhouse
December’s BoG meeting will be held directly after the membership meeting.
Attendance at Board of Governors (BoG) meetings is required for chapter officers and board members
BoG meetings are also open to chapter members in good standing

R&P Range Holiday Open
2026-01-01 10:00 - 15:00 | R&P Range, 20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States

New Year's Day Brunch
2026-01-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Chapterhouse

Holiday decorations taken down. Volunteers needed!
2026-01-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Chapterhouse

Chapterhouse Cleanup (Closed 9am-Noon)
2026-01-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Chapterhouse
Chapterhouse Cleanup:
B-CC Member, the chapterhouse will be closed in the morning for its monthly cleaning & dusting just in time for the following Wednesday’s dinner meeting. Great opportunity to earn volunteer hours.
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