Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chapter of the IWLA

Conservation Education Dinner and Awards Night
2024-05-25 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Chapterhouse

Introduction to Hunting Seminar
2024-06-01 08:30 - 16:00 | Chapterhouse
The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America will sponsor its annual “Introduction to Hunting Seminar” on June 1st. Women, men, and teens are all welcome.
This nationally recognized and award winning training will include instruction and discussions about conservation and ethical behavior, the five W’s and How of hunting, what is hunting success, preparing to go hunting, techniques and skills for being in the woods, trailing game, animal habitats and habits, choosing a tree stand location, safety and first aid, hunting apps, being skunked, what can you learn when you miss, advantages and disadvantages of hunting companions, choosing an appropriate bow, long gun or muzzleloader and more. There will be plenty of time for questions.
This seminar does not replace the required Hunter Education course but is to supplement that course and to expand one’s hunting knowledge. The instructors have had nearly 100 years of hunting experience and what they will share is intended to help participants have a more enjoyable time while hunting.
The seminar will be held at the B-CC IWLA Chapter House in Poolesville, MD. Check in begins at 8:30am and we will start at 9:00am and will continue until around 4:00pm. The cost is
$15 to cover materials. We will be walking in the woods and fields for at least a mile or more so participants should be prepared for that level of activity. Bring your own lunch, drinks,
and wear clothes for outdoor walking and going through briars. Participants should make sure that their clothes and exposed body parts are treated with bug spray to resist ticks and other critters.
All non-B-CC IWLA members must bring their printed and signed off Hold Harmless Agreements which are available from B-CC IWLA at the following address:
https://vknb58.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/B-CC-IWLA-Hold-Harmless-Document-1907124.pdf
Individuals should contact the instructors at hunting.seminar.bcciwla@gmail.com. Any questions about the seminar should be sent to this same email address.
Class size is limited to 25, so registering early is recommended. Registration deadline is May 20th.
Please use the Signup Genius link below to register for the event.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DACAA28A7F8C25-intro3

Cub Scout Pack 694 Crossover
2024-06-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Chapterhouse

B-CC IWLA Swap Meet, Silent Auction and R&P Fun Shoot
2024-06-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Chapterhouse
Swap Meet & Silent Auction
If you have anything outdoors related and … would like a table for the Father’s Day swap meet or to donate an item for the silent auction, please:

Call – Lawrence Kotchek @ (240) 793-5316
Email – Auctions.BCC.IWLA@gmail.com

Tables are limited and will be reserved in the order requested
Open to both members and prospective members
Tables cost $10.00 with money going to the B-CC IWLA Land Fund
Silent auction proceeds benefit the B-CC IWLA Land Fund
Setup from 8am
Auction and swap meet 9 – 3

Battleship Fun Shoot (10am - 1pm) at R&P
2024-06-08 10:00 - 13:00 | R&P Range, 20601 Izaak Walton Way, Poolesville, MD, 20837, United States
Battleship Fun Shoot (10am – 1pm)
Battleship Fun Shoot from 10am to 1 pm! Bring your favorite .22LR rifle or pistol with iron sights or borrow one of our Scout rifles.
Play against a family member or friend.

Take up to 25 shots at either the upper or lower portion of the target and your opponent shoots the other portion.
Each hit of a square with a red circle counts as one point plus bonus points for sinking a ship (hitting all the squares with red circles on a ship silhouette).
A hit on the line only counts as one hit.
Highest score with the fewest shots taken wins.

$5 to enter. Prizes will be awarded.

Scout Court of Honor
2024-06-09 15:00 - 18:30 | Chapterhouse

Chapterhouse Cleanup (Closed 9am-Noon)
2024-06-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-17 09:00 - 11:00 | 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. Those who want to help the chapter put on its freshest face for the next month, especially those who need work hours, have a golden opportunity just a few days away.
Bring your “favorite” cleaning gloves and comfortable clothes for some mopping, dusting, and cleaning.

Monthly Membership / Dinner Meeting
2024-06-19 18:15 - 21:30, 2024-07-17 18:15 - 21:30, 2024-08-21 18:15 - 21:30 | 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)

R&P Range: May Close Early Due to Heat
2024-06-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Chapterhouse

Cancelled Due to Heat: New and Prospective Members Orientation Tour (10am-1pm)
2024-06-22 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

BSA Seneca District - Week long Summer Day Camp
2024-06-24 08:00 - 16:00 | Chapterhouse
BSA Seneca District – Week long Summer Day Camp,
Mon – Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
Will be using ponds, nature trails, grounds around the chapter house, and R&P Range, and possibly chapter house

Open for 25th Heritage Days weekend
2024-06-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Chapterhouse
Family friendly activities celebrating 18th, 19th and early 20th century local history as well as the B-CC chapter history, conservation efforts and appreciation of our local ecology. Programs for children of all ages and a variety of family activities including archery, fishing, and living history… on our 623 acre farm. Come and join us for food and fun.
