The SSWA is holding a sporting clays shoot at Peconic River Sportsmen Club. Stars at 9:30. Call Curt to reserve a spot. 631-661-0379

Sunday, July 22 10:30 a.m. L.I. Traditions is having a bayhouse tour leaving from freeport. Take an 1 1/2 hour tour of the houses. $45.00 per person. Call 516-767-8803 to reserve a spot.

I am sorry to announce the passing of Hank Dam on May 9th, 2012. He died of congestive Heart Failure.

Reposing at Beney Funeral Home - 79 Berry Hill Rd. Syosset NY 11791

516-921-2888  www.beneyfuneralhome.com  Friday May 11  2-4pm and 7-9pm

Interment -  St. Patricks Cemetary  45 Huntington NY 11743

Sat May 12th 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to:

18 Bed Hospice Inpatient Services at Hospice Inn - 70 Pinelawn Rd. Melville NY 11747

The SSWA has worked alongside Hank on many issues and he will be greatly missed.

The members of the SSWA wish to send their Congratulations out to Captain Tim Huss of the DEC for receiving Peconic River Sportsmen Club's  "Owen H. Johnson Sportsman/Women of the Year Award". This award is to recognize leadership in environmental conservation and wildlife preservation.

Captain Huss has done so much with/for the SSWA and we wish him congratulations on receiving this award.

Here are the dates for the shoots this summer.

May 20, June 10, July 22, August 12.

Call Curt at 631-661-0379 to geton the list. To be elligable to shoot, you must be call to be on the list AND a paid up member.

At our April meeting, the SSWA held it's annual elections. The proposed slate was unanimously accepted. The members would like to thank all the men and women who came forward and accepted a position in the club. Your dedication to the club is greatly appreciated. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!

I would like to thank everyone who helped out at the gun show at the IBEW Local 25 hall on march 24th and 25th. Thanks to Ron Sineo, Kate and Ben Sohm, Tom Gresser, Ron Pliszak, George Duguid and John Adams. We did a wonderful job selling our merchandise and raffles. We were able to get 3 Nova's raffled during the 2 day show. Thanks to everyone who bought items and raffles for supporting the SSWA. Great job lady and men.