Fall Storm – December 1, 2019

The below photos were taken on December 1st as a very strong cold front passed through our location. The storm brought thunder, lightning, big rain ,and a 30 degree temperature change. The skies were extremely dramatic which is not truly represented in the below photos.

Photo by Randy Cox
Photo by Sue Alexander
Photo by Sue Alexander

Veterans Pinning Ceremony

On August 22, 2019 we partnered with our friends at Hospice of the Valley to honor the many members who bravely served our country. Eleven veteran members were awarded with pins, certificates, flags and plaques. This event was cosponsored by the DAV and Marine Corps League Veteran Volunteers who presented a formal flag ceremony that included “Taps.” Members also enjoyed special music by Bill Costas and Bob Ochtyun. Bill Costas closed our ceremony with an especially beautiful folk rendition of John Newton’s “Amazing Grace.” Many of our members and guests had tears in their eyes including me!

The following Military Veterans were recognized for their service:

Ray Monti – Army
Wayne Musolf – Army
Rick Guy – Army
Michael Vlasov – Army
Gary Bosley – Army
Steve C. Charnas – Navy
Thomas Green – Army
Jerry Noud – Air Force
Jim Orsine – Navy
Thomas Scott – Army
Raymond Zeuner – Navy

Veterans Pinning Program – Select to open

United States Power Squadron – Safe Boating Course

United States Power Squadron

Boaters’ Education Class given by Mosquito Lake Squadron

Location – The Cortland Conservation Club, 3931 McCleary Jacoby Road, Cortland, OH 44410
Dates – March 11, 14, 18, 20, 25 and 27, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Materials Fee – $35

Mandatory boater education and an Ohio Boating Safety Certificate are required for any person born on or after January 1, 1982, who operates a watercraft of greater than 10 horsepower.

For information and reservations! Contact Jim Orsine (instructor) at (330) 652-3859 or [email protected].

Partnering with the US Army Corp of Engineers

The Cortland Conservation Club and the US Army Corps of Engineers have partnered together for shoreline restoration and beautification.

Greenwood, Flynn, Craciun and Sandberg

With the permission of the Corps, we removed several dead trees near our cove area this spring.. Our promise was to replace the felled trees with a native species.

Thanks to the Corps for their assistance in the completion of this project.

Membership Meeting – Special Guest

Membership Meeting – June 28th – Starts at 7:30 PM

Special Guest
Colonel Daniel J. Sarachene
910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station

Please join us in welcoming Colonel Sarachene to The Cortland Conservation Club. Colonel Sarachene will be attending our Membership Meeting and providing our members with a mission briefing at 8 PM. Coffee and cake will be served after our meeting.

From Colonel Sarachene’s Biography: “Colonel Sarachene is the commander of the 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station. As the wing commander, he is responsible for the overall combat readiness of fourteen subordinate units with more than 1,300 assigned personnel and eight assigned C-130H Hercules tactical cargo transport aircraft. He is also responsible for maintaining the Department of Defense’s only large area, fixed-wing aerial spray capability to control disease-carrying insects, pest insects and undesirable vegetation and to disperse oil spills in large bodies of water.”

To read Colonel Sarachene’s complete Biography, visit Colonel Sarachene Biography.

Fun at Supper Club

Our first Wednesday Night Supper Club was a blast. A great time was had by all. Our friends shared everything from fried chicken to tacos to steak. In addition to all of the culinary delights, we danced, played musical games and received dobro lessons (a fancy slide guitar). Special thanks to the Henderson’s for their wonderful music.

We look forward to seeing all our friends at next month’s Wednesday Night Supper Club (July 11th).

Dancing to Johnny Cash songs.

Our musicians

Our musicians

Alexander dobro guitar lessons

Jones learning to play Amazing Grace

A message from Groundskeeper Willie

Groundskeeper Willie would like to remind all of our members to PLEASE MOW UNDER YOUR TRAILERS.

Per our Member’s Handbook

(G4) – Member is responsible for grounds-keeping of assigned parking space. Grass exceeding 6″ will be mowed and the member assessed $35.00 per mowing.

Groundskeeper Willie is a new Club hire (replacing Groundskeeper Gus). Willie comes to us after retiring from Springfield High, where he served as custodian and groundskeeper. Willie was born in Scotland and can be difficult at times to understand.

For the Birds… good or bad

We have a family of Osprey that are nesting in our tennis court light (SW corner). After speaking to ODNR, we were informed that the Osprey would complete their nesting in around 60 days (by mid-July. In the meantime, you should go about your regular business. So not to disturb our nesting friends, we have temporarily turned of the SW tennis court light.


Osprey Facts…
Large Raptor
Common Names are sea hawk, river hawk and fish hawk.
Reaches more than 24 inches in in length and 71 inches across the wings.
Diet consists almost exclusively of fish and small children.
Several adaptations that suit its piscivorous lifestyle, including reversible outer toes and closable nostrils.
Better fisherman than Marty.

Special Presentation – William J. Spring, US Army Corp of Engineers

Membership Meeting – May 24th – Starts at 7:30 PM


We are pleased to announce that William J. Spring, US Army Corp of Engineers will be presenting at our next Membership Meeting. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the mission of the Corp and their management of Mosquito Lake. A social hour with coffee and cake will take place immediately following our meeting. We look forward to this important presentation.

Spring Work Day

Thanks to all of our members that participated in our 2018 Spring Work Day. 57 members in total came to the Club and braved the cold and rain. Fantastic turnout! Photos taken by P. Aldridge (thank you).

Safe Boating at The Cortland Conservation Club

Membership Meeting – Thursday, April 26th at 7:30 PM

We are pleased to announce that our very own James Orsine will be presenting an abbreviated “Safe Boating” seminar at our upcoming Membership Meeting. Coffee and cake will be served after our meeting. If you don’t know Jim, he is an active member in the United States Power Squadron and has been a member of The Cortland Conservation Club since 1988. We look forward to Jim’s presentation.

United States Power Squadron

New Club Events

We have added a couple new club events. Check them out!


Game Night
Saturday, May 26th – 7 PM to 10 PM
Enjoy a relaxed evening of game playing at the club. We will have a variety of game options, though feel free to bring your favorite. Bring snacks, desserts and your favorite beverage of choice.


Wednesday Night Supper Club
June 6th, July 11th and August 1st – Starts at 6 PM
We are bringing back this once popular family dinner event! Bring a main course for you and your family, plus a side dish of dessert to share. After breaking bread, we will enjoy fun activities: fishing, sailing, bocce, corn hole, horseshoes or simply taking in the setting sun. See you at Supper Club!

St. Patrick’s Soup and Side Spectacular

The St. Patrick’s Soup and Side Spectacular was a great club event. The combination of great food, fun games and fine friends made for a very enjoyable evening, We even witnessed our resident Irishman and Treasurer do a little Irish Jig… Our thanks to Kris Jones and Christina Campbell for hosting this event.

Our hosts

Our hosts with helpers

Soup winners – 1st place Lorraine Bzinak and 2nd place Kris Jones

Mary and Stacey

Mary and Randy

Group photo

Helper Dave

Event Invite

     

Sailor’s Brunch

Our sailor’s gathered for Saturday brunch and a humble awards ceremony. Special thanks to Bob Maiorano, Sr. for arranging this fun event.

Bob and Noah – Shadow Fox

Bob and John – Obsession

Bob and Randy – Habit

 

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt – March 31st – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The club will hold another fun filled event at the Clubhouse for children ages 12 and under on Saturday March 31st, from 1 to 4PM. The Club will provide lunch, crafts, and games and, of course, the Easter Egg Hunt. If we are lucky, a special guest may visit the Club. There will be a gate fee of $2 for each adult in attendance and children under 12 are free. You must RSVP with the number and age of children, grandchildren and adults that will be in attendance to Pam Dimos by not later than March 28th. Pam can be contacted via email [email protected] or at (330) 240-6716. Pam is also looking for a few volunteers to help with this fun filled event for the children of the Club.

Thank you Steve

We were honored to present outgoing President Stephen Sandberg with a Certificate of Appreciation at our February 22nd General Membership meeting. Thank you Steve for your dedication and service to The Cortland Conservation Club.

President Cox and Trustee Sandberg – Awards Ceremony

Secretary Brown, Trustee Ellers, President Cox, Trustee Sandberg and Vice President Dimos (L to R)

Wine and Hors D’oevres Party

Thank you to our hosts for sponsoring a great club event. The 2018 Wine and Hors D’oevres party was a great success…

2018 Wine Prizes

A Surprise Dimos Birthday

The Hors D’ oevres Table

Kris’ Assistant

Our Hosts

Pam, Martha and Rhonda

Our MC and Lovely Assistant