What We Do
We are a nonprofit community based Sportsman's Club based in Kaleva, MI. We are here to preserve for ourselves and for the future generations the freedom to enjoy the outdoors and have fun along the way. Our membership takes pride in our community enrichment activities, and we are actively seeking new members.
We were awarded the Action Award for Community Service in 2014 and 2015 by the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce.
Membership is open to all individuals that have a desire to participate.
Annual dues of $60 ($30 for spouses) are required of all members over the age of 17 years old, 17 and under (cubs) can join for free.
All new members and cubs (persons under the age of 17) must be sponsored by a current member of the club in good standing.
CONSERVATION PLEDGE
I give my pledge as an American to save and faithfully defend from waste the natural resources of my Country – its air, soil, and minerals; its forest, waters, and wildlife.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Our goal is to promote Stewardship of our Environment and Conservation of our Natural Resources. We accomplish this by educating the benefits of Environmental Enhancement, Conservation and Protection. We support the following community service programs:
A Scholarship program to students supporting Environmental Sciences. 25% of the proceeds from the “Butt Cruise” go towards this program
Hunter Safety Education - our instructors have taught over 2,500 students in 20 years
Forestry Class where students plant trees and learn about the difference species
Archery program in the KND and Mesick school district
Assisting Youth Staircase Services with Kayaking with Kids and our Bicycle Donation program
Our Bicycle donation program has donated over 65 bicycles to individuals in need of transportation in our community
Offer Veteran hunts on Club property
Support the Kaleva Community Center
Multiple Club members are certified in CPR and First Aid
Scholarship available for MUCC youth summer camp
Assist with programs for the Spirit of the Woods youth summer camp
Participate on the Manistee Recreation Trail Committee & have 2 Commissioners
Adopt-A-Highway on U.S. 31 and Nine Mile Road
Have a free Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas day for public
Youth Shotgun Trap program for area High School students
Have adopted several families for Christmas (donated gifts and food for family members)
Our Community Service Awards
We hosted the Manistee Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours event in April 2014
Hunter's Safety Classes
Leadership
President
Dave Somsel
davesomsel@kaltelnet.net
First VP
Jack McKinley
Second VP
Keith Soerries
soerrieskeith@gmail.com
Executive Secretary
Donna Rector
donnaretire@kaltelnet.net
Treasurer
Jeanette Somsel
jsomsel@outlook.com
Chairman
Tom Anderson
tranderson58@gmail.com
Board Of Directors
Richard Riisberg
riisbergr@comcast.net
Bob Schuelke
schuelke@comcast.net
Terry Vuksanovic
willo379@hotmail.com
Jim Kovalesky
jimkovalesky@prodigy.net
Charlie Peterson
pa5cs@yahoo.com
Paul Petrovich
petrov@kaltelnet.net