West Carver Area Organizations
Mayer and New Germany Sportsmen Club
The Mayer Sportsmen Club started more than 50 years ago , and has since evolved to become the Mayer and New Germany Sportsmen Club .
The big club event takes place in April , when firearms instruction classes are taught to people 11 years old and older . The classes are taught by the club ’ s state-certified firearms instructors .
President Stan Heldt , secretary Gail Heldt , and treasurer Sandy Heldt help to lead the club ’ s 20 members .
Meetings take place quarterly at the Mayer Community Center . If interested in attending , call Stan Heldt at 952-657-2169 for more information .
Experienced firearms instructors include Doug Ernst , Chris Capaul , Mitch Gordon , Beth Schrupp , Stan , Sandy , and Charlie Heldt .
Mayer Baseball Club
The Mayer Baseball Club ’ s board members meet the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p . m . at 212 1st Street NE in Mayer . Leading the club are president Paul Malberg , vice president Keith Magnuson , secretary Taylor Roton , and treasurer Dylan Malberg . The charitable gambling part of the organization is led by manager Kristin Iverson , and assistant managers Tice Stieve-McPadden , and Taylor Roton . Other board members include player representatives Josh Anthony and Eric Iverson . Members also include the 20-man roster of baseball players .
The club ’ s goal is to support the community , its organizations , and youth athletics in Mayer and the surrounding area . The Mayer Blazers amateur baseball team is the parent organization for Mayer Charitable Gambling , Inc . The organization donates thousands of dollars each year in support of the City of Mayer , the Mayer Fire Department , local school districts , area food shelves , and others who have experienced hardships .
Baseball started in Mayer in 1906 , and the Mayer Baseball Club was organized in the early 1930s . The team name , Mayer Blazers , was adopted in the ‘ 70s . Over the years , the Blazers have made several trips to the state tournament . The club currently has a young and talented 20-man roster .
The Blazers raise team money through fundraising events , and hosting occasional tournaments . For more information about the team or charitable gambling , contact Tice Stieve-McPadden at 952-657-2243 .
Mayer Riverside 4-H Club
Variety is the name of the game for the Mayer Riverside 4-H Club . Leaders Jodi Elskamp and Annalisa Bragg direct youth in a variety of activities that cover the whole gamut .
Youth can learn about animals , science and technology , biology , gardening , rocketry , robotics , photography , and food preparation . Both individual and group work is encouraged , and the whole family can participate .
Parents and youth are welcome to bring their skills and interests to the group . The club is low-key , recognizing that youth and families are busy .
Fundraising and volunteer projects include Adopt-a- Highway and Feed My Starving Children , as well as local town events .
The club meets the first Sunday of every month from 6 to 8 p . m . at the Mayer Community Center , September through July . August is fair time , and youth can participate in county fairs and the state fair . For more information , contact Jodi Elskamp at 952-270-9724 .
Mayer Area Lions Club
The Mayer Area Lions Club was chartered in December 2017 , the year of the Lions Clubs International Centennial Celebration .
Officers are : president , Joe Dvorak ; 2nd vice president , Patty Lanting ; secretary , Joe Dvorak ; and treasurer , Laura Dukowitz .
The club is currently working on fundraising for community projects that benefit cancer foundations , assistance with the Carver County Veterans Memorial and Registry Dedication project , along with food services at the Mayer car shows .
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