September 2010 - SECRETARY LETTER
Hope
all had a wonderful summer. I guess it is time to get back to work in earnest
as if most of us weren’t working hard all summer. I know I was.
The
CPL Luncheons begin again in September. Robert Kennard and Jon Strickler have
done an excellent job selecting very knowledgeable and entertaining speakers
for the luncheons. I would encourage everyone to attend, even if you are not a
CPL. Education and staying up with the rapid changes in our industry is
paramount in achieving success in our industry. The cost is $30, but worth
every penny. If you do plan on attending please make a reservation through our
website and if for some reason you made a reservation and can’t attend please
send an email to Teresa Portwood at ocapl@coxinet.net.
I would like to see record numbers at the luncheons. As the ex-chairman of the
educational committee, I know how difficult it is to find speakers; if anyone
has any suggestions for a speaker please contact either Robert or Jon. They
would really appreciate the help.
I
would personally like to thank Darrell Noblitt and his committee, Brandt
Vawter, Brandon Kramerer, Jordan Brandenberg, Richard Cope, Jon Strickler and
Danielle Smith for putting on the best Sporting Clays ever, even
though I didn’t win a gun. There were a total of 415 shooters, 81 guns
given away and many other door prizes such as electric smokers, binoculars, ice
chests and many more too numerous to name. Everyone that attended received a
door prize. Brandt and Brandon, along with all the others raised a record
number of donations from a total of 75 sponsors. According to Darrell, the
raffle held to raise money for the benevolent fund was a huge success, over
$4,000 was raised and the winner won a beautiful, handmade in Finland, 270
caliber rifle. Besides just getting together and seeing old friends, one of the
purposes of the event is to draw in new members. Preliminary estimates indicate
that 45 people either renewed their membership or became new members. Just a
word of warning for next year, get your entry in early. It will fill up in
short order. I was one of those who procrastinated and missed out. Luckily I
was invited to shoot on another team.
Although
by the time you read this the dead line for registration for the OCAPL Weekend
Take Off will have passed, I encourage everyone to attend next year’s meeting.
Amy Love and Candy Robinson always put together a great weekend of fun, not to
mention the nine continuing educational credits and one ethics credit.
All
nominations for the 2011 Officers are in and the nominating committee has
recommended Mike Walker as Secretary, Stan Wilsey as Treasurer and Julie
Woodard as Vice-President. Our current
Vice-President Carrie Askins, in conjunction with the OCAPL by-laws,
automatically ascends to President.
For
those who didn’t get to attend this year’s AAPL Annual Convention in Vail, Colorado, you missed a
fabulous convention. The weather was wonderful, warn in the afternoons and cool
in the evenings and the scenery was beautiful. My wife and I were one of the
lucky ones that got to go and thoroughly enjoyed it. Next year’s convention is
in Boston,
please plan on attending if you can. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Stan Wilsey, CPL
2010 OCAPL
Secretary
