Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Continuing Our Traditions
You are cordially invited to attend
PFSC’s Fall Convention
September 5, 6, 7, 2008
At
the
Quality Inn Somerset
814-443-4646 Fax 814-445-7539
Hosted by:
The Southwest Division of the Pennsylvania
Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
Sponsored in part by
Waste Management of PA
Convention Highlights
FRIDAY: Watch PFSC in action as we hold
PWF, Endowment & PFSC board meetings throughout the day. Dinner is on your own. Then join us for an evening of
fellowship in the Hospitality Room.
SATURDAY: Attend PFSC’s
committee meetings where you’ll hear from representatives from our resource
agencies & other guest speakers, with updates on all the current issues and
events affecting our resources and outdoor heritage.
LIFE MEMBER LUNCHEON: Saturday
at noon; a Deli Luncheon Buffet for our Life Members and their guests.
COST: $15 per person
SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET: After a buffet dinner featuring Top Round of Beef, Baked Cod & Stuffed Chicken, we will present the Hall of Fame Award & an award recognizing a public figure for their dedication to protecting sportsmen’s issues. We’ll wrap up the evening raising some much needed funds for PFSC.
Cash bar opens at 6:00 p.m. Dinner served at 7:00 p.m.
Regular Price: $35 if
paid by August 22, 2008
Late Price: $40 if
paid AFTER August 22, 2008
SUNDAY PRAYER BREAKFAST: Join us for a Breakfast Buffet, followed by a short Sunday morning non-denominational prayer service before the General Session.
COST: $10 per person
Hospitality Suite will be open Friday & Saturday evening after each night’s events, sponsored by the SW Division.
Meeting Agenda & Events
(Tentative)
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Friday – September 5th |
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8:30 am – 4:00 pm |
Registration Table Open |
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10:00 am – 11:00 am |
PWF Board Meeting |
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11:00 – Noon |
PFSC Endowment Board |
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Noon – 1:00 pm |
Lunch on Your Own |
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1:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
PFSC Board Meeting |
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5:00 pm – ? |
To be announced |
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8:00 pm – 11:00 pm |
Hospitality Suite hosted by SW Division |
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Saturday – September 6th |
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7:30 am – 4:00 pm |
Registration Table Open |
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8:00 am – 8:30 am |
Delegate Session |
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8:30 am – 11:00 am |
Membership Development |
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9:00 am – 11:00 am |
Fish & Boat Committee |
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11:00 am – Noon |
Awards Committee (Hall of Fame, Laudadio, Legislator of the Year) |
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11:00 am – Noon |
Game/Trapping Committee |
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Noon – 1:00 pm |
Life Member Lunch (Reservations Required) OR Lunch on Your Own |
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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Game/Trapping Committee |
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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Nominations Committee |
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3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Firearms Committee |
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3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
Environmental Affairs / Conservation Education |
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6:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
Banquet/Awards Presentation Cash
Bar Opens at 6:00 pm Dinner served at 7:00 pm |
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10:00 pm - ? |
Hospitality Suite hosted by SW Division |
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Sunday – September 7th |
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7:00 am – 8:00 am |
Prayer Breakfast (Reservations Required) |
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8:30 am – 1:00 pm |
General Session |
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1:00 pm |
Safe Travels Home |
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Protecting
Sportsmen’s Interests for Over 75 Years
Here’s
just a few of the issues we will be addressing at this year’s fall convention
·
Legislation
to allow semi-autos for groundhogs, rabbits, squirrels and dispatching trapped
furbearers
·
Legislation
regulating windmill siting
·
Allegheny
National Forest Wilderness proposal
·
Natural
gas leasing & drilling frenzy and potential impacts to the habitat and
water quality
·
Riparian
Buffers Protection
·
Updates
from our Resource Agencies
·
By-laws
changes
·
Resolutions
1. Adoption of list of streams as navigable
2. Uniform 3-pt antler restriction
3. Support enactment of legislation to reduce
pollution that causes climate changes
·
Election
of PFSC, PWF & Endowment Board Officers
·
Candidates
in November’s Elections
·
Review
of recently passed and pending legislation
Ø
HB
2525 Kennel Regulations
Ø
HB
2653 Legalize Crossbows for Archery seasons
Ø
HB
2205 Increase Penalties for game
violations
Ø
HB Wildlife Violators Compact
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HB
1676 Alternative Funding for Wildlife
Ø
HB
1705 Great
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Firearms
& the 2nd Amendment
Ø
Removing
Deputy WCO’s Powers
Ø
HB 2381
& 2672 Equal regard for the social, economic and recreational impacts in
wildlife & aquatic (trout) management
See PFSC’s Legislative Alerts for complete
listing of bills
The 2008 PFSC Fall Convention will be
held at the
Quality
Inn Somerset
814-443-4646 Fax 814-445-7539
(Located
right off PA Turnpike Exit 110)
Registration Steps
· Please return your registration form AND payment to the State Office by August 22, 2008
*Anyone paying their registration fees after this date will be charged an additional $10 late fee
· Mail completed Registration Form and Payment to:
PFSC
2426
· Room Reservations at the Somerset Quality Inn must be made by August 22nd to receive the guaranteed rate.
*Room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed after this date.
*The room rate is $82 per night, plus 3% occupancy & 6% sales tax.
*Hotel features:
*Room features: Voicemail, coffee maker, iron/board, high speed internet access
· Be sure to check the registration table for any last minute changes in schedule and/or events throughout the weekend.
PFSC
Providing leadership
and advocacy for the enhancement of our fish and wildlife resources for the
benefit of all hunters, trappers, anglers and conservationists; protecting our
2nd Amendment Rights & our Outdoor Heritage