BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOB CALVERT - PRESIDENT

Dear Member,

Here is your update to December 2008 along with your 2009 membership renewal.

New Range Facility -

Project management & engineering by “Maple Reinders” is at an advanced stage with drawings updated for the 25m. range selected by you, the membership, at the July special meeting. 

Your Building Committee has been working closely with Maple Reinders in the selection of specialty engineering companies who have provided expert input for acoustical, airflow, fire safety, parking, and range design, all recommendations have been incorporated in the revised drawings.

Backstop and target retrieval systems, firing line, and lounge/office areas have also been reviewed so the final tender documents should be ready to be sent out to trades for bids shortly. We hope to have a complete package with final pricing etc. ready for your approval at the coming AGM.

There is still much to be done, with construction scheduled to start early in the new year when financing should also be hopefully finalized.

Lawsuit -

The lawsuit is still on hold pending our environmental and wetlands experts producing a viable solution to the issues. The complainant has been very patient and cooperative in trying to resolve the situation, we are all awaiting the expert’s reports!

Important Notices -

From Permit Coordinator

valid firearms licence and A.T.T. do not have to apply to the club for renewal.

The club will forward a list to the Chief Firearms Office by the end of May 2009, and your renewed A.T.T.’s should be received by the club and mailed to each member prior to the expiry date. The permits will be valid for a 3-year term.

Once again, if your firearm licence expires during this term your A.T.T. becomes invalid. The club should then be notified by the member with the new information so that a new A.T.T. can be issued by the CFO.

Training Volunteers Urgently Needed.

With the expected number of new or transfer members to this club we will need numerous handgun safety trainers, also most of us would welcome a short refresher course before we fire that much anticipated first shot at the new range! For those members wishing to help out we ask that you

have, or acquire, CSSA basic club trainer status, we will arrange for CSSA classes for the interested parties.

It is our intention to invite all disciplines that can be safely accommodated in a 25m range.  Advanced discipline experts are invited to contact the training coordinator for consultation....We need your help!

If you are, or know of accredited instructors in I.S.S.F., N.R.A., I.P.S.C. or I.D.P.A. Please call.

Tel. 416-648-2617 E-mail johnphg (@ symbol) rogers.com

(Our apologies as the above email address was incorrect on the version that was mailed to all current members)

Recap - For those members who did not attend the “Special Meeting” in July 2008 called for the purpose of seeking membership input into choice of a 50m range or a 25m range the members in attendance voted overwhelmingly for the 25m option, even though most of the Board of Directors recommended the 50m option. Following the meetings mandate, Maple Reinders were instructed to complete design and engineering for the 25m range. Please see Project Managers report on the following page.

A renewal form is included for your 2009 membership, we hope you will continue your support for your new range project. Also we would once again request volunteers, with time available to help in the various activities and committees, to come forward and contact your Board members.

Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday and all the best for the New Year.

For P.C.G.& F.P.A.

The Board of Directors

Maple Reinders Project Manager Report

Architectural concept designs and budget pricing for various layouts and floor plans were completed and a concept plan for a 25m range approved by the club membership.

The approved concept plan is the basis for detailed architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering and design. The detailed design is well under way and scheduled to be completed mid to late December. Once all the design work is complete and signed off final construction costs and construction schedules can be established.

Steps to obtain the required regulatory approvals are also underway with approvals required from numerous government bodies including the City of Brampton, Ministry of the Environment, and the Ministry of Safety and Correctional Services.

Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd., P.C.G.&F.P.A.'s Design-Build contractor is coordinating all elements of the project, including design development, regulatory approvals, budgeting and construction.

Construction is scheduled to commence early in 2009 pending the timing of receiving all required approvals.

Submitted by

Ray Veenstra

Special Projects Manager

MAPLE REINDERS CONSTRUCTORS LTD.

2660 Argentia Rd., Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 5V4

Tel. 905 821 4844 xt.228

1. to receive the 2007 President's Report, which will include a report regarding the status of ongoing litigation and the future range construction, and the 2007 Treasurer’s Report;

2. to receive the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2007, together with the Auditor’s Report thereon, a copy of all of which will be available for review immediately prior to the meeting;

3. to approve the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting of Members held 18 February 2007;

4. to ratify the actions and activities of the 2007 Board of Directors on behalf of Peel County Game and Fish Protective Association;

5. to consider and, if thought advisable, to approve, with or without variation, a revision to the Constitution of the "Club" - Article VIII, Elections, Voting and Quorum - Item 17.  "17. A quorum at a meeting of the Board shall be 50 percent plus one (50%+1) members exclusive of Honourary members."

6. to elect a Board of Directors for 2008;

7. to appoint Auditors and to authorize the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration; and

8. to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

You will also find attached an information circular relating to your ATT renewals and the process you must follow. Please review carefully as it it your responsibility to ensure your paperwork is in order.

This year is a very important year in the history of PCGFPA as we embark on the exciting venture of building your new range! The proposed facility should ensure many years of continuous excellence in the shooting sports.

Plans will be available for viewing prior to the start of the AGM. Members of Maple-Reinders design team will be on hand to answer questions, so please come early and remember that the plans compiled so far are the "first run/basic design" which could be subject to change as input and pricing is received.

We are hoping that Mr. Tony Bernardo from CILA will be our guest to give you an update on the state of the sport and what CILA has achieved on your behalf.

We hope you can make an effort to attend this historic occasion in the existence of your club.

Membership cards for 2008 will be available for pick up when you register.

From the Board of Directors of PCGFPA

Several current members of the Board of Directors have declared their intent to step down for 2008.

As a result, we seek qualified people willing to help in many of the projects the board wants to initiate over the next year.

PCGFPA is evolving from a small club that operated on a limited basis to one that, over the next few years, will grow dramatically. Construction of the new indoor range at 107 Nuggett Court will soon commence. An outdoor range for archery, rifle, trap, and black powder will be next.

We need people interested in making an investment of their time in building the club for the future.

Anyone with some organizational, engineering, and/or administrative skills willing to join the board and assist in projects will be greatly welcomed.

To be eligible to become a Director, a person must have been a paid up member in good standing for a minimum of one year.

107 Nuggett Court, Brampton, ON L6T 5A9

Mailing: P.O. Box 2249 Stn. B, Brampton, ON L6T 3S4

Tel: 905-846-2610 • Web: www.peelclub.com

Fall/Winter 2007

Dear Member,

Your Board of Directors are pleased to report some good news on your new range project.

Early this year a "building committee" was formed and originally chaired by director/member Laurence Polley, now Richard Simpson with John Stigge, Fritze Steel, Tom Novak, Bob Calvert and Gus Steinhauser participating.

After a number of meetings Lawrence had inspired the committee and produced a plan of action which would provide guidance on the processes needed to advance the project. There was quite a long wait caused, in part, by the restructuring of the CPFO's office and transfer of personnel.

The good news is that with some influence by Richard Simpson and the cooperation of the CPFO we received a letter from the CPFO's office on October 24th authorizing the Club to go to the next stage.

Your committee members are meeting and corresponding with interested contractors to receive proposals for supply and construction of the new facilities - the end result will be a complete new range with the building modified in accordance with current regulations.

Our arrangement with "Six-Points" providing Peel with a temporary "home range" has been renewed by the "Six-Points" board. We thank them for their cooperation in providing our current members access to the facilities and permitting the continuance of our Club.Remember to carry your identification (membership card) and as always follow the requirement of carrying correct, up to date/current paperwork such as license and ATT's - also please sign into the Peel membership log at the range. The club is located at 605 Royal York Road - east side of Royal York, north of Queensway and east of 427, next to a fire station and is available on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 11:00PM.

As reported to you previously all of the deals for the saleable lands at Heart Lake Road have closed leaving sufficient funds available in the coffers for construction to commence. The Club has hired the firm of Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. to manage the planning and construction of our new range. Major updates at the AGM.

Part of the Heart Lake property still remains in the ownership of P.C.G.F.P.A. This piece of property is primarily the "swamp" area which has been identified as 'contaminated' and remains the cause of a current law suit against the association and it's directors. Your association has spent considerable funds on consultants and soils investigations with the hope that a suitable solution to the issue(s) can be found and the land (swamp) utilized for some useful purpose.Work is ongoing.

As the year comes to a close we have to think about renewing our memberships and our commitment to see our range project completed.

Your Board has discussed the renewal fee structure in great detail with every member of the Board agreeing that to continue asking our members to renew while being unable to provide a Brampton range is becoming tedious!

However that is exactly what we have to do!! In recognition of this your Board has authorized a one time discount on this year fees.

The building upkeep, property taxes, insurance and utilities still all have to be budgeted and paid for and that funding should be catered for by membership dues. Please take a moment to complete your renewal form and update all information.

Thank you.

Bob Calvert - President

You can find a PDF version of this newsletter at here.
You can find a PDF version of the membership renewal form for existing members only here.

BOB CALVERT - PRESIDENT

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