March 2016 President’s Message – Jim Adamovich:

It is time to think about the CTO Annual Fund Raiser set for Saturday, April 2nd that helps us fund all the events we do throughout the year. Pretty soon you will be getting a letter from CTO informing you how you may purchase tickets, help with getting prizes and who to call to help us make this a success for 2016. If you would like to be a volunteer to help work at the fundraiser please call Karen Baehr @920-766-9218.

Every member, even if they don’t shoot at the fundraiser, can help in some way to make it a huge success. Words can’t express how much your help is appreciated.

Let’s all remember, that without the membership helping with the Annual Fund Raiser, the CTO Board of Directors can’t provide the activities that the members wish to participate in. The two must work together in order for the organization to be successful. CTO is only as strong as members who volunteer of their time and talent. Volunteers are needed for set up on Friday, April 1st @ 8AM, (No Fooling), the day of the event, Saturday, April 2nd @7AM and clean up, Sunday, April 3rd @ 9AM. Please feel free to help in any way!

Board Highlights – Judy Paluch:

November:

 We went over our committee list of all events to ensure we have someone in charge of each event.

 Pat was put in charge of going over our membership list and finding out if those people with an e-mail address would be willing to give us this address so we can send them the newsletter electronically. We understand that if you don’t have a computer this option will not work. Thanks to those members who have made this change.

 Pat also is checking on those members that have left their membership expire for over a year to see if they still want to remain members.

 He also is checking with those sponsored memberships to ask if they still want to be a member, since the sponsored membership is only for one year. This would require those members to have their membership dues up to date.

December:

 January, March, May, July, and September are the months we will be publishing the Newsletter and sending them out. We will be missing the November newsletter since there is not a lot of news during that time.

 There will be more information in the electronic newsletter than the newsletter that we send out by mail.

 We will be having membership cards printed and laminated. We are starting with the life members first. Yearly memberships we are still working on.

Spring Pheasant Hunt – Jim Adamovich:

This event will be held at J&H Game Farm located at W5810 J & H Road, Shiocton, WI 54170, on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 8:00 AM. This event has become very popular. We have coordinating birds in the field, dogs and handlers, machine operator, back-up shooters, cleaners and baggers, great food and just a great day to get to know other CTO members and listening to the stories. Each disabled hunter will be allowed two pheasants. If you have a favorite recipe and would like to share bring it along. If you don’t have your own gun, there will be guns available at J & H Game Farm for you to use. John Kempen donated shells for 12 gauge and 20 gauges.

Each hunter is welcome to bring family members, or a friend to assist them, but only the disabled CTO member is allowed to shoot. Food is being made by J & H, which is always delicious. Don’t forget to sign up by March 4th, 2016 if you are going to be part of this hunt. Also if there are any questions please contact Jim Adamovich E-mail: jimrita0208@yahoo.com or 920-722-2090.

Annual Fundraiser:

This year’s CTO, Inc. Annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser sponsored by J&H Game Farm is set for Saturday, April 2nd, 2016. Mark your calendars and please come out with family and friends to take part in making this event a great success again this year. The success of this fundraiser goes a long way in determining what we as an organization can accomplish throughout the year in way of sponsoring over 10 hunting, fishing & other outdoor sporting activities each year as well as our sponsorships and projects that help get more people outdoors. A list of where help is needed will be posted at our Holiday Party on February 27th and in a mailed letter in early March. Those attending the party will be able to pick up raffle tickets to sell and request letters. If you have any questions please contact committee members; Rita Adamovich at: (920) 722-2090 or Karen Baehr at: (920) 766-9218.

Spring Archery Shoot – Brian Hess:

Set your calendars for April 9th 2016 for the CTO sponsored 3D Archery Shoot at R&B Archery. The shoot will start at 10:30 a.m. and go until about 4 p.m. with pizza's for lunch. R&B will have some foam bale targets to practice and they have a bunch of 3D targets of all sorts of different animals from carp to caribou and everything in between, with the different animals ranging from 10 yards to 44 yards.

This is a great opportunity for anyone that wants to try to shoot a crossbow for the first time or if you are a seasoned veteran that just wants to keep on top of his or her game with a little more practice. R&B is a fully accessible with a concrete floor for easy wheeling. CTO will have on hand a couple crossbows, arrows and shooting rests to try out. If interested, please contact Brian Hess at 920-864-7954 (leave a message if no answer) or email abhess@centurytel.net before April 6th 2016. As always, we need volunteers to make this event run smooth and to make it the best ever. R&B is located at: W5251 Pleasant Rd. Black Creek, WI which is 6 miles north of Appleton and just east of County Hwy. A. Their phone number is 920-213-4016.

Brat Fry Fundraiser – Carl Gierke:

We will be hosting this fundraiser on April 16th at Colwitz’s Service Station on Highway 54 in Shiocton from 10AM to 3 PM. Stop on in to chat with the volunteers and pickup some brats hot off the grill.

Green Bay Blizzard Game – Steve Lang:

CTO will once again have the opportunity to attend an indoor football game on May 6th. This has been a very hot and attractive event for many members, but tickets are limited due to seating limitations at the Resch Center. Please contact me early and get your name on the list if you wish to attend. I will confirm if you are one of the first 15 people to get in on the list. If you are not one of the first 15 people, I will put you on a waiting list and see if a spot opens up for additional people. There may be an opportunity for food with the ticket, but that is in the works yet. To get on the list, or for information, please email Steve Lang steve71099@yahoo.com or call my cell at 920-948-4847 (leave message).

Spring Turkey Hunt – Cliff Pheifer:

CTO and Shadows on The Wolf are planning a spring turkey hunt for CTOs disabled members from May 13 through 15, 2016. Lodging for the hunt will be at Christus Memorial Camp located a few miles near Clintonville.

We will be accepting approximately 10 hunters and giving preference to first time hunters and to those who have not harvested a turkey. Please email Cliff Pheifer at CliffP.CTO@gmail.com, if you would like to hunt.

Chasing Rainbows – Cliff Pheifer

Chasing Rainbows will be on Saturday, May 28 and August 13th at Wilderness Springs Trout Farm, located west of New London on HWY 54 then right on Madden Rd. No fishing license is required or size limit on trout, with a two fish limit. Fishing will start at 9:30 am. Please bring your fishing poles, secret lures, and dish to pass for lunch. Cane poles, bait, cleaning and packing on ice will be provided. To sign up for this event contact Cliff Pheifer at (715) 412 1707 or e-mail at cliffp.cto@gmail.com.

Check calendar @ www.ctoforme.org for other dates click on the date for more information about these events in the newsletter.

Contact Phone Numbers:

Jim and Rita Adamovich 920-722-2090

Judy Paluch 920-336-1934

Karen Baehr 920-766-9218

Pat Nieuwenhuis 920-687-8707

Peter Lathrop 920-982-4288

Carl Gierke 920-986-3272

Cliff Pheifer 715-412-1707

Chuck Duffeck 920-378-3519

Brian Hess 920-864-7954

Steve Lang 920-948-4847

New CTO Members:

Please welcome Brian R. Kuchta and Morton West. Delighted to have you join our organization.

New Items for Sale:

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Entervan for sale. It has 128,000 miles. Motor, transmission, tires are in excellent shape. Entervan (fold out ramp) is also in good shape. Body needs some work. Vehicle comes with a 2” trailer hitch, electrical hookup, left side hand controls, 6 way driver’s seat, removable front passengers’ seat, automatic trunk and door openers, remote start, GPS guidance unit and spare tire. Asking price is $14,900. Oil has been changed every 2500 miles and tires were rotated every 5,000 miles. If interested, please contact Jeff Pagels at 920-366-5731.

Challenge The Outdoors, Inc. Membership Application

Expiration Date 12/31/2016

Include Membership fee Mail To:

Pay to: Challenge the Outdoors, Inc. Challenge The Outdoors Inc.

Homestead Senior Care,

901 Anderson Drive

Green Bay, WI 54304

Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________City State & Zip ____________________________________________________________________________

Phone #s: _____________________________________Email____________________________________

Interests: Hunting ____ Fishing_____ Volunteer_____ Other_____

Membership: New______Renewal_______

$20 single______$30 Family______$100 Single Lifetime______$150 Lifetime Family______

Due to my financial situation, I am applying for a one time sponsored membership. Reason: _____________________________________________________________________________

Memorial Scholarship Program for 2016

Recipients: Individuals living in Brown, Calumet, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin.

A Challenge The Outdoors member may also be a recipient and he or she may live in any county in Wisconsin.

Eligibility: A potential recipient must be:

• An individual with physical challenges pursuing a post-secondary education

• A non-disabled individual pursuing a post-secondary education toward a career working with persons with physical disabilities.

Award: $500.00 payable to the Technical College or University where the recipient is enrolled.

• CTO Inc. will award two scholarships to different recipients each calendar year.

• Scholarship is presented to the recipient at CTO’s Annual Banquet following completion of the recipient’s first year of post-secondary education.

Criteria: • High School GPA of 2.5 or above.

• Disabled applicant pursuing a post secondary education.

• Non-disabled applicant enrolled in a post-secondary degree in areas such as Special Education Teacher, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Recreational Therapist and other areas of study involving the physical rehabilitation of persons with physical disabilities.

Deadline: Submit a CTO Scholarship Application and requested attachments by April 10, 2016.

Mail: Mail Application to: CTO President Attention: Scholarship Committee 319 Thomas Court Neenah, WI 54956

This Memorial Scholarship is established in memory of founders, directors, and members of the organization. Visit our website www.CTOforME.org for more information.

2016 Application

Name: _______________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________

City: _________________________________________________________

State: _____ County: __________________ Zip Code: ______________

Telephone: (________) ________ – ____________

High School You Are Attending: __________________________________

Your High School GPA following Junior Year: _______________________

If you have a physical disability, please describe your situation:

______________________________________________________________

College/University You Are Attending: _____________________________

Location: _____________________________________________________

Degree Program Enrolled In: _____________________________________

Disabled Applicants: By April 10, 2016, submit this completed application, a High School Grade Report, a short paragraph describing why you chose the degree program in which you are enrolled and two (2) letters of reference from faculty/ employers/ community leaders.

Non-Disabled Applicants: By April 10, 2016, submit a completed application, a High School Grade Report, a short paragraph describing why you want to work with disabled individuals and two (2) letters of reference from faculty/ employers/ community leaders.