Calendar of Events
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Feeder Watch
Feeder Watch
Birdwatchers view the birdfeeders from the Chapter House windows, counting bird species seen, to gather information on bird populations at the Chapter. Two days/week (Friday, Sat., Sun or Monday) from November 13 through March 27, one hour on each of two days/week.
New-Member Orientation Tour (10am-1pm)
New-Member Orientation Tour (10am-1pm)
Come join us on the New Member Orientation Tour! This is the fastest way for new members to get their gate access and membership cards if they didn't get them the night that they were initiated If you intend to pay your new-member fees, please make sure to arrive between 9 & 9:30am
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Invasive Species Removal / Global Ecology Students (8:30am-noon)
Invasive Species Removal / Global Ecology Students (8:30am-noon)
Poolesville High School students from the Global Ecology Program will be working with Blaine Elkins & Brian King to clear invasive plants starting at the head of the chapter's Nature Trail
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Invasive Species Removal / Global Ecology Students (8:30am-noon)
Invasive Species Removal / Global Ecology Students (8:30am-noon)
Poolesville High School students from the Global Ecology Program will be working with Blaine Elkins & Brian King to clear invasive plants starting at the head of the chapter's Nature Trail
2 events,
Summer R&P Biathlon Practice (7:30am-9am)
Summer R&P Biathlon Practice (7:30am-9am)
The primary mission of the B-CC IWLA Summer Biathlon is a safely run program Range safety is paramount. A rolled ankle on the run course is acceptable, but a glitch on the range is not Within the bounds of range safety, the secondary mission is to provide a venue for fun and comradery Our goal...
Conservation Speakers Dinner (6:30pm-10pm)
Conservation Speakers Dinner (6:30pm-10pm)
We are extremely pleased to host Bill Heavey as this year’s speaker. Bill Heavey is a columnist for "Field & Stream" and author of books such as: "If You Didn't Bring Jerky, What Did I Just Eat?" "It's Only Slow Food Until You Try to Eat It" "Misadventures of a Suburban Hunter-Gatherer" "You're Not Lost...
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Tuesday Sporting Clays (3pm-6pm)
Tuesday Sporting Clays (3pm-6pm)
Tuesday Sporting Clays Shoots essentially run April thru September Tuesday shoots begin at 3:00pm with the first squad The last squad starts promptly at 5:00pm All shooters must sign-in at the range house before they join a squad The fee for a round of sporting clays is $ 12.00 (Bring cash or a check) Shooters...
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Apollo Archery Program (6pm-Dark)
Apollo Archery Program (6pm-Dark)
Chuck Thornton and John Gorney are hard at work coordinating with Walter Reed, Team River Runner, and US Army & Marine Corps veterans hosting and building the B-CC IWLA Apollo Archery Program, which is dedicated to sharing the archery experience with armed forces personnel, veterans, and their families Program hours are from 6pm-7:30pm, rain or...
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Spring Chapter Cleanup Day & Picnic
Spring Chapter Cleanup Day & Picnic
This is our big day to gather to wake up the chapter from its winter slumber, earn some volunteer hours, and break bread (and meat and dessert ...) with our fellow chapter members 8:30am: Members will assemble at the chapterhouse to sign-up for work crews 9am - 1pm: work crews will complete projects across the...
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Tuesday Sporting Clays (3pm-6pm)
Tuesday Sporting Clays (3pm-6pm)
Tuesday Sporting Clays Shoots essentially run April thru September Tuesday shoots begin at 3:00pm with the first squad The last squad starts promptly at 5:00pm All shooters must sign-in at the range house before they join a squad The fee for a round of sporting clays is $ 12.00 (Bring cash or a check) Shooters...
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Special Open Meeting of the Board
Special Open Meeting of the Board
We will hold a special, open meeting of the Board on Wednesday, April 13, beginning at 7:30 pm in the Chapter House, to consider the bids submitted in response to the Request for Proposals for Engineering Services Relating to the Shotgun Lead Reclamation Project announced on March 4, and any other business legally brought before...
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Junior Turkey Hunting Day (30_min b4 sunrise – sunset)
The Junior Turkey Hunting Days are for hunters age 16 or younger only. To hunt during these days: Junior hunters must have a Hunting License or be exempt from the license requirement (see Who May Hunt Without a License, "2021-2022 MD Guide to Hunting & Trapping," pg. 12) Junior turkey hunters must be accompanied in...
Summer R&P Biathlon Practice (7:30am-9am)
Summer R&P Biathlon Practice (7:30am-9am)
The primary mission of the B-CC IWLA Summer Biathlon is a safely run program Range safety is paramount. A rolled ankle on the run course is acceptable, but a glitch on the range is not Within the bounds of range safety, the secondary mission is to provide a venue for fun and comradery Our goal...
Chapterhouse Cleanup (Closed 9am-Noon)
Chapterhouse Cleanup (Closed 9am-Noon)
Chapterhouse Cleanup: I will be there early to make coffee at 8:30am(-ish) Bring your own mug (BYOM) !!! 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...
New and Prospective Members Orientation Tour (10am-1pm)
New and Prospective Members Orientation Tour (10am-1pm)
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...
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Spring Turkey Season Begins (30_min b4 sunrise – noon)
Only bearded turkeys may be harvested in the Spring Season The Spring Season bag limit is one bearded turkey per day and two bearded turkeys for the season Spring Turkey Season daily shooting hours for April 18 through May 9 are one-half hour before sunrise to noon Spring Turkey Season daily shooting hours for May...
R&P Range Closed
From the desk of R&P Range Committee Chair Gus Zinsser: The R&P Range will be closing on Monday, April 18th, to pour the concrete pad on the Rifle side of the range along with a front stoop for the Range House The entire range is expected to be closed until Friday April 22 so that...
2 events,
Tuesday Sporting Clays (3pm-6pm)
Tuesday Sporting Clays (3pm-6pm)
Tuesday Sporting Clays Shoots essentially run April thru September Tuesday shoots begin at 3:00pm with the first squad The last squad starts promptly at 5:00pm All shooters must sign-in at the range house before they join a squad The fee for a round of sporting clays is $ 12.00 (Bring cash or a check) Shooters...
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Monthly Membership / Dinner Meeting
Monthly Membership / Dinner Meeting
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...
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Pack 694 Meeting (5pm-8pm)
Pack 694 Meeting (5pm-8pm)
Cub Pack 694 will be holding a meeting in the greatroom of the chapterhouse from 5:30pm tp 7:30pm
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3 events,
3-D Archery Shoot (9am-1pm)
From mid-Spring through late summer, we open our two 3-D courses through the Archery Woods from 9am to 1pm. The courses are generally open for members and the public to shoot (small fee) on weekends. B-CC Archery Range Officers may shoot during any daylight hours (no fee)The 3-D courses include 20-30 target IBO style set...
Spring Family Campout (Chapterhouse Grounds)
This is a great time to spend time with your immediate family and to meet some of the chapter family of B-CC IWLA members, spouses, and kids. Events will start Saturday afternoon and continue overnight for those camping into Sunday morning If you can't squeeze that much fun into your busy schedule, then join us...
R&P Range Closed until Noon
R&P Range Closed until Noon
The entire R&P Range will be closed ONLY until noon today while the range officers reset the rifle side after construction
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Tuesday Sporting Clays (3pm-6pm)
Tuesday Sporting Clays (3pm-6pm)
Tuesday Sporting Clays Shoots essentially run April thru September Tuesday shoots begin at 3:00pm with the first squad The last squad starts promptly at 5:00pm All shooters must sign-in at the range house before they join a squad The fee for a round of sporting clays is $ 12.00 (Bring cash or a check) Shooters...
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Board of Governors Meeting (7:00pm-10pm+)
Board of Governors Meeting (7:00pm-10pm+)
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 (current annual dues are paid) If a Zoom connection is in place, those eligible to use it will be contacted directly with that information
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1 event,
Next Month’s Newsletter Articles Due
Next Month’s Newsletter Articles Due
Newsletter articles are due to the chapter's Corresponding Secretary Submit as MS Word or text files by the end of today to Janet Lamkin at: [email protected] If your article contains photos, please submit hem as separate files if possible
3 events,
3-D Archery Shoot (9am-1pm)
From mid-Spring through late summer, we open our two 3-D courses through the Archery Woods from 9am to 1pm. The courses are generally open for members and the public to shoot (small fee) on weekends. B-CC Archery Range Officers may shoot during any daylight hours (no fee)The 3-D courses include 20-30 target IBO style set...
Spring Hunter Education Course
Spring Hunters' Education Course B-CC IWLA Hunter Safety Education instructors will be using the entire chapterhouse all weekend to teach their annual spring class Bathrooms will be open, and members are asked to enter the chapterhouse respectfully when accessing them The greatroom of the chapterhouse, the boardroom, the cardroom, and both kitchens will be occupied...
R&P Range Closed (noon – 5pm)
R&P Range Closed (noon – 5pm)
On Saturday, April 30th, the R&P range will be closed to all shooting AFTER NOON, except for the Hunter Safety Education class itself 2022 Range Officers may reopen the range for their own shooting after 5pm