Annual Meeting and Dinner Fall 2022

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Some 90+ people came out for the Wintergreen Sporting Club’s 2022 annual meeting on November 4th.

Membership continues to grow. Treasurer Jerry Gress reported there were 295 paid members of the club, six months earlier the club had 238 members. There are about 590 subscribers to the club’s free-to-everyone emails. Gress has agreed to serve as treasurer for another year.

In brief,...

The archery group's lead, Mike Capps, said 2022 was their most active year ever. See his report here.

The biking group also had a very active year, with 17 rides over 26 weeks. Tim Jordan, the biking group lead, said he noted that more riders turn out when dining is part of the ride.

Water levels again kept the boating group from getting on the rivers more often than they would like, said interim lead Ron Cote. The two trips that were held in 2022 filled all of the outfitters' allowed spaces.

Fishing has four co-leads–Chris Corish, Ron Cote, Marty Echols, and Jerry Gress. The group's fly fishing classes were again a big hit this year, as were the fishing conclaves, which Chris Corish called "rolling cocktail parties." The fishing group's management of the trout pond, which includes a stocking in the spring and fall both now along with feeding the stocked fish, is going well. There were three fishing tournaments this year–spring, early summer, and a fall bass tournament.

Shooting has two sub-groups--shotgun, and rifle & pistol. Jerry Gress leads the shotgun group with weekly shoots on Fridays which has about seven men and women regulars. Anyone wanting to try it will be welcome. The rifle and pistol group lead is Jim White, shooting almost every Monday morning at Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club.

The WSC social committee’s fall dinner at Tuckahoe Clubhouse was well received. In addition to the fall and spring dinners that this group manages, in 2022 the WSC Social Group held its first summer social on Sunday, June 26 at Tuckahoe Clubhouse.

This year’s dinner came from Charlottesville Sticks, which brought in Chicken Kebobs with dipping sauces, rice, Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion Salad, Sesame Green Beans, Hummus, and Flat Bread.

Dessert was homemade Key Lime Pie by WSC’s Alice Karrh.

More text can go here about the dinner

John Morgan was thanked for his outstanding work with the WSC Archery Group. Read more here.

The shooting’s Group’s Bill Fitzpatrick, Bill Faulkenberry, Mark Gomersall, Joe McMoneagle, and (not pictured) Tom Willis were awarded the WSC Defensive Pistol Award, Advanced 2nd level.

Steve Schwartz, Joe McMoneagle. Ron Cote and (not pictured) Dima Holmes, James Gaul and Ben Holmes won the NRA Distinguished Expert Pistol Shooting award this year.

Lenlee Corish was the creative mastermind behind the unique centerpieces at the fall annual meeting.

Fall Fly Fishing Classes 2022 Sign-up

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Use the form below to register for any of these classes.

Wintergreen Sporting Club members will be offered three free classes this spring. There will be two classes on the water for beginners on two different days, and one class on the water for non-beginners.

From October 1 through May 31, the state's Department of Wildlife Resources will stock nearly one million catchable-size trout into 200 waters throughout Virginia. See the state's "all about trout" webpage HERE

Two pond-side, hands-on classes for those new to Fly Fishing
led by John Tani and Bruce Henderson
• Saturday, September 24th, 9 to 11 am at Trout Pond - capacity 6
or
• Thursday, October 6th, 9 to 11 am at Trout Pond - capacity 6

One pond-side, hands-on Non-Beginner Fly Fishing class led by Tim Hess and Al Simpson
• Thursday, October 6th 3:30 pm to 5 pm at Long Pond - capacity 8

Notes regarding these classes:
• Everyone is asked to bring their own fly fishing equipment to outdoor classes. Participants in the beginner's classes may not own equipment; we are asking beginners to try to borrow a friend’s rod if they don't have one. We have a few “loaner” rods and please make a note on the registration form if you need gear.
• These classes are being offered to WSC members only and are being taught by WSC members at no charge. Please refrain from inviting non-members to these classes.
• And, most importantly, thanks to John Tani, Bruce Henderson, Tim Hess, Al Simpson, and Mike Fisher for offering their talent, time, and patience to instruct our classes.

Questions? Email Chris Corish

Sign up for the fly fishing classes using this form

We will confirm your registration in a few days.

Tommy Lawhorne on Fishing Waynesboro's South River

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Tommy Lawhorne spoke for about 20 minutes at the June 21st Wintergreen Sporting Club fish conclave, the video here captures only a few highlights.

Tommy has been exploring the waters of western Virginia for Trout and Smallmouth Bass with fly rod in hand since his early teens. He began guiding in 1990 and has been active in Trout Unlimited at the Shenandoah Valley Chapter since 1992 where he currently serves as the Chapter President. Kevin Little and Tommy opened South River Fly Shop in the spring of 2011 and have been serving the needs of fly fishers and fly tyers for the past 10 years. Tommy is a Wilderness First Aid certified M.E.D.I.C and guides for Trout and Smallmouth on all of our local waters when his shop schedule permits.

Tim and Lynne Hess hosted some 30-plus guests for the WSC fishing conclave on Monday afternoon with perfect weather on the back porch of their new home on Long Pond. The crowd enjoyed light appetizers and beverages, then sat for a 20-minute talk with a fun give and take with Tommy Lawhorne about fishing this area's rivers on creeks.

All are welcomed to attend the club's fishing conclaves. WSC membership is not required. There is no cost. The only pre-requisite is having a love of fishing or wanting to learn about the sport, and having a willingness to share your experiences and ask questions.

Tim Hess introduced his friend Tommy Lawhorne to the WSC gathering at his home saying, “This kind of gathering is exactly what Lynne and I had in mind when we were planning our new home.”

Tim Hess introduced his friend Tommy Lawhorne to the WSC gathering at his home saying, “This kind of gathering is exactly what Lynne and I had in mind when we were planning our new home.”

June 21st Wintergreen Sporting Club Fishing Conclave Host Lynne Hess (in red dress).

June 21st Wintergreen Sporting Club Fishing Conclave Host Lynne Hess (in red dress).

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