We are in need of:

• Grounds keeper
• Membership chair
• Vice President
• Kitchen chair
• Secretary
• a few Directors!

Please pass this message on to any other members you may know. We have come a long way in  the last couple of years and want to see it continue to flourish! Please also remember that you may only run for an office and vote if YOU are the paid member.

Hope to see you all there!

May 5, at 6pm will be a BBQ and a dance for members and guest.  We want to welcome Bob and Sheila, our new caretakers.

The beach house will from now on be called DANA’s BEACH HOUSE after our Vice President who has passed on.

May 17, 2012 will be a free spaghetti dinner at 6:30 with a regular meeting ,with election of officers .

Please remember your dues are due by May 1, 2012 or there is a $5.00 extra fee for being late.

If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled in , YOU MIGHT LIVE IN MAINE.

Hope to see you all at the regular meeting May 17.

Our meetings will now be held at the lodge at 6:30. The first Wednesday of every month is the directors, and the third Thursday is the regular meeting with a supper first.

Our first dinner will be April 19,2012 pot luck, so bring your favorite dish to share and join us, you will also be able to meet the new care taker Robert Creelman and his wife. Think about it, where else can you go for $5.00 each, and get to hear all the latest news, have good food, and be good friends? Come on up.

Please remember it’s that time again for dues and campsite monies.

• Membership Application
• Membership Renewal

The derby was successful again this year thank you to all who helped in any way.

Dates to remember:
April 10 – firearms class by Vic 6pm to 9pm at the lodge
April 12 – crossbow class by Vic 5:30pm to 9pm at the lodge
You can register through the CSD Adult Ed class, 207-236-7800 extension 5. Or online through Five Town Adult Education.

If you carry jumper cables in your car, and your wife/girlfriend knows how to use them you might live in Maine.

Come and join us at the lodge!

Caring for the Lodge House, Campground, Members/Guests and Properties at the Beaver Lodge in Union, Maine

Position available April 1st 2012 to October 31st 2012

Skills Desired

• Independent, self-reliable who is kind yet assertive enough to be in charge
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Keeps cottage clean and beautiful, treating it as their own
• Has good communication and social skills
• Answers phone, returns or forwards phone messages as well as check missed calls and return them promptly
• Mechanical skills a plus (must be handy if something needs to be fixed or repaired)
• Have a love of the outdoors, wilderness, nature and the environment
• Eco-conscious, eco-minded , environmentally friendly and aware
• Non drug user, no alcohol consumption while on duty
• Must be a licensed driver and have own vehicle
• Knowledge of first aid, updated CPR certified a plus
• Able to lift 50 lbs

Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Executive Staff & Board of Directors, the caretaker is responsible for all of Knox County Fish and Game property.  The caretaker will see that no damage is done to the property and that all rules and safety considerations are being carried out as well as other related tasks.

Cleaning Lodge

1. Keep floors of lodge clean.
2. Keep kitchen clean and orderly.
3. The caretaker will clean and refurbish the restrooms and shower periodically throughout the day.
4. Check lights periodically throughout the day and turn off if not needed.
5. Change out recycling bags when full or if odor is intolerable.
6. Wipe door knobs and light switches as needed.

Maintenance of Property

1. The caretaker will cut all grass and weed whacking.  Main areas are around the lodge, the field coming to the lodge, the cottage area, horse shoe pit, the field down back beach area etc., at least every week or sooner if needed.
2. Weeding and raking of horseshoe pit as needed.
3. All trash must be put in outside dumpster.  Also make sure dumpster lids are closed.
4. Do boat checks according to Lake Association rules.
5. maintain painting of various items when needed.
6. All buildings will be checked daily for cleanliness and necessary repairs.

Maintenance of Beach

1. Pick up beach on daily basis.
2. Empty garbage on daily basis.
3. Rake beach and fill in any holes on daily basis.

Business

1. Answering the phone, taking messages or passing detailed information regarding lodge rental, camping, gun range, archery and memberships.
2. The caretaker should be present during busy times of the day and busy days of the week to assist members with camping, using the beach and lodge rentals.  May leave grounds as needed, but adult coverage must be available (must be approved by President and coverage must be a current member of Knox County Fish & Game).
3. Must be available for schedule maintenance appointments and contractors when other chair members/directors are not available.  You will need to let them in and supervise during work being done.
4. After rental of lodge, will do walk through for cleanliness and damage and will report back to rental chairperson any concerns.
5. Collecting money from daily camp site rentals, ice sales, memberships and returning of bottles from events.  Documenting transactions in receipt book and filling out any necessary forms that are needed.  Turning over money and paperwork to appropriate person on a weekly or monthly basis per request.
6. The caretaker is to check all vehicles coming in to see that they are current members and to collect any fees.
7. Assisting and providing information to any Executive Staff, Board of Directors or chairperson upon requested for running Knox County Fish and Game business.
8. Must attend regularly monthly director and member meetings.

Personal Issues

1. Be extremely courteous and helpful to members, guests and potential members, including phone use.
2. Must enforce and abide by our Lodge rules.
3. Wear logo shirt (3 will be provided)

Benefits

1. Live in caretaker’s cottage, which is located at the main entrance.  The cottage has a bathroom, a bedroom, kitchen, closet and window facing front yard of lodge.  The cottage has a telephone, basic furnishings, is clean and well maintained.
2. Will have access to all events and happenings at the Lodge and campground.
3. Free utilities to include:  phone with unlimited long distance, electricity, heat, cable and supplies to include paper towels, tissue paper and soap.
4. Free membership to enjoy the campground, beach, gun range, archery etc.
5. Receive a monthly compensation with season full-time position.
6. May select two weekdays off during the week.  A monthly day off work calendar schedule will be set up with the president/board of directors to provide coverage for chosen weekdays off.

Pets

1. Pets are allowed, but there is a fee of $50.00/season for one or more dogs.
2. Dogs must be kept on a leash in control by the owner or in an appropriate pen/kennel at all times.  The caretaker porch is NOT to be used as dog pen/kennel.
3. Dogs on leash should never be left alone outside.

Due to some members or guests being scared of dogs we ask that caretaker dog(s) be kept inside the cottage house or on a leash away from the entrance to the cottage porch and door to allow for easier access and communication with the caretaker.

Please send resume on or before February 7, 2012 to:

Knox County Fish & Game
PO Box 414
Union, ME  04862

Our meetings are the same as always, the first Wednesday of every month is directors and the third Thursday is the regular meeting with a supper from April through October.  So mark your calendars in advance so you won’t forget to join us.  FOOD IS ALWAYS GREAT!

Our annual FISHING DERBY is set for February 19, 2012.  Prizes and donations are needed; also please buy your tickets to help out.  We will be having the kitchen open with hamburgers, hot dogs, coffee, tea, soda and sweets for sale.

The annual family day will be great this year; it is July 21, 2012 and starts off at 7 a.m. with a $5.00 per person breakfast, then free lunch and games for the young ones.  We are hoping to have a lot more than usual this year for entertainment so mark your calendar with a save this date, all donations are more than welcome.

Our Winter meetings are held upstairs at the Credit Union on the Rockland, Thomaston line, no suppers during the Winter months.  Sorry!

Just a huge reminder to anyone using the range.  You MUST be a member and follow the rules or you will be removed.

We are looking for a caretaker for the 2012 Season.  Interested parties please see our post about qualifications and send a resume to KCF&G, PO Box 414, Union, Maine 04862 on or before February 7, 2012.

Hope to see you all at the derby!

A very important piece of gossip for everyone – Our roof bill is PAID IN FULL!  A BIG thank you to all who helped make is possible.  THANK YOU!!!

Next project… Do the Bathrooms over!

Be sure to print your 2012 Winter Fishing Derby Raffle Tickets to purchase or sell!

The next meeting is November 17, 2011 at Midcoast Federal Credit Union ( where all Winter meetings are held.) on the Thomaston/Rockland line, at 6:30 up stairs NO MEAL Is served in the winter months

Our annual Halloween party was a great success! We are sorry that someone/or more saw fit to take/borrow/remove 20 of the pumpkins that were for the children attending.

The annual fishing derby will be February 19, 2012; any donations of prizes or monies will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Vonnie Drown

The by-laws have been redone and will need your approval at the January 19, 2012 REGULAR meeting. You may view a copy by going on to http://www.knoxcountybeaverlodge.com/members/by-laws

Hope you all have a safe and peaceful Holiday.
If you see people wearing hunting clothes to special events, you might live in Maine!

Just a reminder to all campers: If you want your site next year you must pay $100 before October 31st, 2011. On the flip side if you want winter storage, you must pay $100 before November 31st, 2011 or have it removed. All camp money for dues and seasonal rentals are due by May 1st, 2012.

It is $450.00 for rental of lodge on weekends, $200 for a week day. And there are no utensils provided with the rental, tables and chairs only.

There is a $25.00 fee per dog and no more than 4 per site. And it’s $700.00 a site per season.

Thursday, October 20th, 2011 there will be a boiled dinner at the lodge so come and join us. Dinner is served around 6:30pm followed by a meeting. We hope to see you there! This will be the last one for the season. Again: winter meetings will be just that and held at the Credit Union on Rt. 1 in Thomaston, upstairs at 6:30pm on the first Wednesday of every month (directors) and the third Thursday (regular) of every month. December is the only month that there are NO meetings held.

Don’t forget: if you are a hat buff and would like one with our logo on it please contact either Bernie or Janice Cox.

October 22nd, will be a Halloween dance at the lodge at 8:30 pm.
The lodge ghost and goblins will be up at the lodge on October 23rd, 2011 from 1pm till 3pm for a great party for the kids. Bring yours and join us and please bring a treat to share.

If you have not yet submitted an email address to receive your news letter please do so. It saves the lodge $$$ over the year. Again, the address is beaverlodgenews@live.com
Winter isn’t here yet, so let’s see some faces at our last dinner and Halloween party!!

Also, please don’t forget the third Thursday in October will be boiled diner and the last one for the season we would love to see all the smiley faces join us!

Just a reminder to all campers: If you want your site next year you must pay $100.00 before October 21, 2011. On the flip side if you want winter storage you must pay $100.00 before November 30, 2011. There, with all that news over with let’s get on with the fun stuff.

Thursday September 15, 2011 there will be a pot luck supper at the lodge, come bring your favorite dish to share and join us. At 6:30 for grub and approximately 7:00 or so for the meeting, hope to see you all there.

If you are a hat buff and would like one with our logo on it please contact Bernie or Janice Cox.

The lodge ghost and goblins will be up at the lodge on October 23, 2011 from 1pm to 3pm for a great party for the kids! Bring yours and join us, whoops them. Bring a treat to share.

Victor Maccullum 207-975-4447, will be holding some classes…
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A firearms class on October 4, 2011 from 6pm to 9pm.
A cross bow class on October 12, 2011 at 5:30
And firearms October 18 and 19 from 6pm to 9pm.

If you have not submitted an e-mail address to receive your news letter please do so, it saves $$$$ over the year. The address is beaverlodgenews@live.com

Winter isn’t here yet, so let’s see some faces at our dinners and parties!!!