South Shore Waterfowlers Association (Archive 10/01)

(Archive 10/01)
South Shore Waterfowlers Association, Inc.

The voice of the Long Island waterfowler

The Show's Back . . . AT CEDAR BEACH That Is

It’s show time again. The South Shore Waterfowlers are having their 21st Annual Duckboat Show and Waterfowl Festival on Sunday, November 4 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. As mentioned above, we’re back at Cedar Beach Marina. This should cut down on the confusion we had last year when we had to move our location. We’re back at our old home and things should go a little smoother this year

As usual, our big draw is the Duckboats. There are five principal categories of crafts: one-man and two-man grass boats, floating blinds, scooter (layout boats), and gunning coffins. They will be judged on different criteria and the winners of each class are judged for the single "Best in Show" award. People love to see the crafts so bring yours down to the show. Even if you don’t want to enter it, please bring it down anyway. The more different boats present the better. Don’t forget our Swap Shop, or you can also purchase many items from the vendors present. They always have great things for sale. Check out the exhibitors for useful facts and information that we all can use.

The show has a variety of events, like the SSWA Hunting Buddy Qualifications (to test a dog’s basic obedience and retrieval instincts). Duck & Goose Calling Clinics, and also, the Ducks Unlimited sponsored Geenwing Event. A DU expert carver will teach Greenwings (children under 18) how to paint a decoy head and they will he able to bring them home.

There will also be the Waterfowler’s Clays practice and competition. Bring your own gun or use ours and show off your shotgun shooting prowess. We will try to make it as challenging as possible.

One of the major events of the show is the Decoy Carving. Local carvers get to show off their skills creating realistic decoys in the three major categories: Al McCormick Gunning Stool, Shang Wheeler Decorative Decoys, and the Harry Ike Gunning Stool Spread. Awards are given in the different categories (as well as bragging rights).

So remember to mark off Sunday, November 4, for a great day at Cedar Beach Marina.

See you there - Curt

For information or to help out, call:
Curt Matsinger (631) 661-0379 or
John Hazlett (516) 679-5911

This Year We Want To Help Feed the Long Island Hungry

Please bring canned goods and non-perishables to the Duckboat Show to help feed the less fortunate families on Long Island. We feed the ducks in times of need, now let’s help feed the hungry (their bay is always frozen).

To All SSWA Members:

We are calling to arms (hands, legs, and backs, too) all of our members to please volunteer some time to help out at the Duckboat Show on November 4. It doesn’t have to be the whole day. We need to have commitments from the membership. If all our members committed a few hours to the show, it would take a HUGE load off of the few members who have in the past been locked into a location only to miss the show due to no relief at their spots. As the saying goes: "many hands make light work." The SSWA GREATLY APPRECIATES the work of the members of the past shows who helped out. This year lets ALL give some time to the show so Every Member gets to enjoy the day and have a chance to see the whole show.

SSWA Meeting Notes

October 10, 2001

Announcements:

Volunteers are still needed to help with the show. If you are available to help staff for period of a few hours at any point during the day, please call Curt at (631) 661-0379 so he can coordinate the schedule.

Tickets for the annual raffle in April are ready, so, please sign up to sell some. First prize is $250 cash, second is a framed DU sponsor print and third is a $50 US savings bond.

We were able to save a considerable amount of money this year due to Curt and his wife’s donation of typesetting and printing of the newsletter.

Members of SSWA met with members of New Jersey Waterfowlers Association at the Tuckerton, NJ annual waterfowl show yesterday (9/30/01) and discussed ways to collaborate, including exchanging articles in our newsletters.

Past Meeting Notes

Email: postmaster@sswa.org

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