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The Des Moines
Ike Newsletter
DES MOINES
CHAPTER NEWSLETTER
DEFENDERS OF SOIL, AIR, WOODS,
WATERS, AND WILDLIFE
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Outdoor
Workshop For Women
BOW (Becoming an Outdoors Woman) is a workshop aimed primarily
at women, but is an opportunity for anyone 18 years or older to
learn new skills associated with enjoying the great outdoors.
This years workshop will be at Springbrook Conservation
Education Center near Guthrie Center, September 22 – 24. Visit
the DNR web site at www.iowadnr.com to download a registration
form or call 515-281-6159 to have one faxed or mailed.
The primary objective of BOW is to teach wives and all women
about participating in outdoor activities. You will have an
opportunity to gain additional insight into a variety of outdoor
activities including hunting, fishing etc.
For additional information contact Julie Sparks at the DNR.
Door Prizes
Note: We are in need of door prizes for the weekly drawing. See
Sony Satre, Program Chairman if you can donate an item.
Make sure you sign your dinner ticket to be eligible to win. You
must be present to win. |
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Protect
Yourself Against the Perils of UVB and UVA
We are now entering the peak of summer and with it comes the
perils of excessive exposure to the suns rays.
Many dermatologists proclaim the ideal is to avoid exposure
altogether, but being outdoors people, we know that is not
practical. Therefore, it’s important that we do what we can to
minimize the absorption of both UVB and UVA rays (These are the
invisible ultraviolet rays from the sun known to be a cause of
skin cancer).
It is recommended to use a sunscreen with a SPF rating of 30 and
preferably waterproof to maximize its longevity. Apply it before
you receive exposure to the sun and re-apply every 2 to 3 hours.
Some products only protect against UVB so it is important to
read the labels. Look for products with Zinc Oxide and/or
Titanium dioxide. Think about using on arms and face when going
on long auto trips if windows are not tinted. Have a safe
summer!
Note From Your
Board Nomination Committee
Make a difference. What a great opportunity for you to help make
this organization one of the best ever. With your help we can
continue to improve and strive for excellence. Don’t say, “let
the other guy do it”. The future of the Club is your
responsibility, so pitch in!
Yes, you can make a difference. Get an application for the Board
from any Board member and sign up now.
We want you! |
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Calendar of
Events
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July 25: SOS
Monitoring Yeader Creek, 11 AM
July 25: Uncle Ikes Meeting, 6:30 PM (Fishing in a Farm Pond)
See Mike Roland for details.
July 28: Ike’s Annual Corn Feed
Aug 8: SOS Meeting, 6 PM to 7 PM.
Aug 9, 10 Hunter Safety Education Class
Aug 19: River Run Garbage Grab
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Menus and Programs
July 25 – Top Sirloin –
Program: Brian O’Keefe, Des Moines Fire Department
Aug. 1 – IA Chops – Program: Rick White, Hunter Specialties, “Deer Bow
Hunting Seminar”
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
July 28 - Ike’s Annual
Corn Feed. Volunteers needed for shucking corn, serving, etc.. See
Larry Clark if you can help.
July 30 – SOS Monitoring at Yeader Creek, SW 11th & Spring St, 11 AM.
Aug 9, 10 – Hunter Safety Education Class |
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