He believes it's important to keep everyone well informed and actively participating in club events. So members of the Thurman club do more than just pay a fee-they work together on conservation projects and help with litter pickup on a local highway. And they host a cookout most weekends during hunting season to which family members and residents of the local community are invited. But leading a club is a year-round commitment. Successful presidents devote many hours outside of hunting season to accomplish necessary club-related tasks.
Most presidents lead the way when it's time to negotiate and sign land-lease agreements.
The Black Swamp Hunting Club in Jones County, N.C., has been organized for more than a decade and has more than 50 deer-hunting members. The club utilizes more than 7,000 acres that are leased from several sources. Longtime club President Jerry Spence, Sr., of Maysville served on the club's board of directors before being elected president. I know many of the members personally and see them frequently since they live here in the community. Keeping our club active in the community has helped us unite members.