About Us

Our Club
Conservation Pledge
Officers & Board of Directors
Committees

Our Club

Branch Valley was formed in 1934 to meet the needs of sportsmen and women in the Bucks County, PA area. Our club, located in Perkasie, PA and situated on over 28 acres, offers a variety of services to our members. We are a non-profit organization under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

We aim to promote better hunting, fishing, and fellowship among sportsmen, while securing adequate legislation for the conservation and protection of all forest, waters, wildlife, and other natural resources of state and union. We also sponsor education programs of firearms safety and sportsmanship, and continually establish better relations with farmers and landowners.

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Conservation Pledge

I PLEDGE MYSELF AS AN AMERICAN to faithfully SAVE and DEFEND from waste, the natural resources of my country, its soil and minerals, its forests and wildlife, and its air and waters.

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Officers & Board of Directors

The responsibilities of the club officers and board are to carry out the established rules and regulations and activities as adopted by the club membership and those set forth in the by-laws.

The officers of the club consist of the following individuals:

  • President: Dave Youells
  • Vice President: John Helfrich
  • Recording Secretary: Chris Seitz
  • Financial Secretary: Paul Schwartz
  • Treasurer: Jim Michener

The Board of Directors consist of the following individuals:

  • Chairman: Bob Gular
  • Recording Secretary: Paul Schwartz
  • Directors: Earl Yocum, Tim Freed, Mark Getty, Jay Freed, Steve Hoelzle

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Committees

We have several committees which perform various activities to support and further the purpose of the club.

  • Activities Committee
  • Archery Committee
  • Clubhouse Committee
  • Educational Committee
  • Finance Committee
  • Fish Committee
  • Forestry Committee
  • Grounds Committee
  • Junior Rifle Committee
  • Kitchen Committee
  • Pistol Committee
  • Legislative Committee
  • Newlsetter, Publicity, and Promotions Committee
  • Outdoor Range Committee
  • Shotgun Committee
  • Wildlife Committee

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