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Posted by Barbie
- March 26, 2012, 08:44:38 PMUpdate: Should know sometime this month whether or not we were able to secure a spot.
Also, while browsing the forum, came across this post from fellow AS'er Scuzzy down in Florida, and wanted to share it:
"I'd done a preparedness expo back in Feb where we setup a small shooting range with hay bale backers. We had a few Daisy BB guns. Man, was that popular. It was non stop shooting. The kids, and a few adults, had a blast.
And while the kids are busy shooting you have a captive audience with the parents standing there. Good time for 7th stepping."
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=28433.0
I thought that was a great idea, setting up a "mini-range" using Redcoats and AQT's... maybe some of us if given the chance can "steal" Scuzzy's idea
Also, while browsing the forum, came across this post from fellow AS'er Scuzzy down in Florida, and wanted to share it:
"I'd done a preparedness expo back in Feb where we setup a small shooting range with hay bale backers. We had a few Daisy BB guns. Man, was that popular. It was non stop shooting. The kids, and a few adults, had a blast.
And while the kids are busy shooting you have a captive audience with the parents standing there. Good time for 7th stepping."
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=28433.0
I thought that was a great idea, setting up a "mini-range" using Redcoats and AQT's... maybe some of us if given the chance can "steal" Scuzzy's idea
Posted by grunt soldier
- March 14, 2012, 12:32:20 AMQuote from: SPQR on March 13, 2012, 09:03:25 PM
Prior to me taking it over they were shooting 5 rounds from a bag and bench at 10 meters per club meeting, boy are they in for it now. I even convinced the council to move the berm back to 28 meters so i can start hosting Seeds there and use the range fees and concession fees to fund the 4-H program (we have 6 rifles for 43 kids). All I did was explain what my safety curriculum would look like and why trajectory and IMC made a 25 meter line critical and the SS director sat in silence for several seconds and then said, "Whatever you want". If this works I hope to host as many as 4 seeds there next year and hopefully 2 this fall.
the bad part is I can just see Ol' huff just laying it on him too
glad to see you convinced to not only do the 4-h but host events there. very good stuff.Posted by Charles McKinley
- March 13, 2012, 11:31:35 PMMy brother and I will be working with our local club this year in Venango County, PA
Posted by Barbie
- March 13, 2012, 09:19:06 PMQuote from: SPQR on March 13, 2012, 09:03:25 PM
"Whatever you want". If this works I hope to host as many as 4 seeds there next year and hopefully 2 this fall.
Yea! That's great.
Posted by SPQR
- March 13, 2012, 09:03:25 PMPrior to me taking it over they were shooting 5 rounds from a bag and bench at 10 meters per club meeting, boy are they in for it now. I even convinced the council to move the berm back to 28 meters so i can start hosting Seeds there and use the range fees and concession fees to fund the 4-H program (we have 6 rifles for 43 kids). All I did was explain what my safety curriculum would look like and why trajectory and IMC made a 25 meter line critical and the SS director sat in silence for several seconds and then said, "Whatever you want". If this works I hope to host as many as 4 seeds there next year and hopefully 2 this fall.
Posted by grunt soldier
- March 13, 2012, 12:35:57 PMQuote from: SPQR on March 12, 2012, 12:17:17 PM
HQ and I are taking over the rifle Shooting Sport in Greene Co. 4-H. I decided to circumvent the whole promotions thing and we are going to host Appleseeds there. I will teach the kids how to outshoot their parents and tell the parents if they want to figure out how, come to a seed.
lol that is funny stuff right there. good thinking sir
Posted by Barbie
- March 12, 2012, 12:51:58 PMQuote from: SPQR on March 12, 2012, 12:17:17 PM
HQ and I are taking over the rifle Shooting Sport in Greene Co. 4-H. I decided to circumvent the whole promotions thing and we are going to host Appleseeds there. I will teach the kids how to outshoot their parents and tell the parents if they want to figure out how, come to a seed.
I like the way you think
Posted by Unbridled Liberty
- March 12, 2012, 12:49:17 PMQuote from: Barbie on March 12, 2012, 11:51:26 AM
...@ UnbridledLiberty- Have you tried contacting local parks & recreation managers? This may be the way to go!
Great idea, thank you.
UL
Posted by Unbridled Liberty
- March 12, 2012, 12:48:07 PMQuote from: SPQR on March 12, 2012, 12:17:17 PM
HQ and I are taking over the rifle Shooting Sport in Greene Co. 4-H. I decided to circumvent the whole promotions thing and we are going to host Appleseeds there. I will teach the kids how to outshoot their parents and tell the parents if they want to figure out how, come to a seed.
Aren't you the sly one...
Posted by SPQR
- March 12, 2012, 12:17:17 PMHQ and I are taking over the rifle Shooting Sport in Greene Co. 4-H. I decided to circumvent the whole promotions thing and we are going to host Appleseeds there. I will teach the kids how to outshoot their parents and tell the parents if they want to figure out how, come to a seed.
Posted by Barbie
- March 12, 2012, 11:51:26 AMUpdate!
I recieved an e-mail from Shanna Joseph - Manager of Ripley County Parks & Recreation. She recieved the email I had sent her, and actually herself visited the AS website. After telling her about Project Appleseed, and tying it in with 4-H she seemed pretty enthusiastic about it.
She put my name/Project Appleseed down on the waiting list for booth space (either indoor/outdoor, I told her we'd take whatever was available). We'll know by April 30th whether or not we were able to secure a spot, they need to hear who's coming back from last year's booths first (there's only 4-5 others on the waiting list, and beings that I said we're open to either indoor or outdoor space, I'm optimistic).
@AuntieBellum- I PM'd yellowhousejake like you suggested.
@ UnbridledLiberty- Have you tried contacting local parks & recreation managers? This may be the way to go!
More details to come as it gets closer to April 30th
I recieved an e-mail from Shanna Joseph - Manager of Ripley County Parks & Recreation. She recieved the email I had sent her, and actually herself visited the AS website. After telling her about Project Appleseed, and tying it in with 4-H she seemed pretty enthusiastic about it.
She put my name/Project Appleseed down on the waiting list for booth space (either indoor/outdoor, I told her we'd take whatever was available). We'll know by April 30th whether or not we were able to secure a spot, they need to hear who's coming back from last year's booths first (there's only 4-5 others on the waiting list, and beings that I said we're open to either indoor or outdoor space, I'm optimistic).
@AuntieBellum- I PM'd yellowhousejake like you suggested.
@ UnbridledLiberty- Have you tried contacting local parks & recreation managers? This may be the way to go!
More details to come as it gets closer to April 30th
Posted by Barbie
- March 11, 2012, 01:26:29 PMQuote from: Unbridled Liberty on March 11, 2012, 12:59:39 PM
Barbie,
Let us know if you get anywhere. I've been pokin' 'em with a stick here in Kentucky for about a year with no response.
UL
Will do.
Posted by Unbridled Liberty
- March 11, 2012, 12:59:39 PMBarbie,
Let us know if you get anywhere. I've been pokin' 'em with a stick here in Kentucky for about a year with no response.
UL
Let us know if you get anywhere. I've been pokin' 'em with a stick here in Kentucky for about a year with no response.
UL
Posted by Barbie
- March 11, 2012, 11:37:35 AMThanks, I'll get around to that tonight or tomorrow... I'm unfortunately stuck doing "mundane work" this weekend also, instead of out enjoying this beautiful weather! 
Posted by AuntieBellum
- March 11, 2012, 11:26:08 AMBarbie, great ideas! You might want to send yellowhousejake a PM. I know he was working on some stuff with 4-H shooting sports last year. He's out Shoot Bossing this weekend while the rest of us bums sit on our behinds and do mundane stuff like work, so I wouldn't expect a reply until tomorrow night at the earliest. 
Posted by Barbie
- March 11, 2012, 10:43:31 AMHaha, although I may be a "newbie", I'm fully aware I just don't mind stickin' my neck out there and making my busy schedule even busier!
Full steam ahead
I just don't mind stickin' my neck out there and making my busy schedule even busier! Full steam ahead
Posted by Fred
- March 10, 2012, 11:36:07 PMBarbie, as a "newbie" you may not have heard of our rule in AS (Appleseed) that the promoter of a "good idea" is the perfect person to get it done.
You can see proof of that in the fact that currently there have been 30 views of your idea, and not one comment, much less anyone else volunteering to step up.
So, if you think this is a good idea (I happen to agree with you - it is a good idea), it's yours - and full speed ahead with it.
I'm sure over the years that various contacts with 4H have been made, and that 4H-ers have shown up at AS. Maybe someone with direct knowledge can post the details.
We need more energetically-backed ideas like this one.
Posted by Barbie
- March 10, 2012, 10:03:38 AMI should be concentrating on work right now, but with lack of sleep, the mind wanders 
I got to thinking about how warmer weather is right around the corner and with that comes the inevitable state fairs of summertime. This got me thinking back to my ol' 4-H days when I took "Shooting Sports".
Has anyone ever tried to do any "cross promoting"/reaching out of sorts with local 4-H groups, especially with those people enrolled in "Shooting Sports"?
Taken from Purdue University's 4-H website:
The 4-H shooting sports project teaches safe operation of firearms and archery equipment. Six disciplines are offered at the state level: archery, hunting, muzzleloading, pistol, rifle, and shotgun. The disciplines offered in any county will depend on the availability of certified 4-H shooting sports instructors to teach the classes, ranges, and equipment.
This is a link to the Master List for the National 4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts that I came across online:
http://www.4-hshootingsports.org/state_contacts.php
Of course I'm sure there's a lot more reasearch that could yet be done in regards to this, but from what little I've done I haven't seen any AS involvement... possibly a great opportunity to reach out to the youth, and teach them not only about the safety aspect, but also about our history and being an active member of society...
Also, what about setting up a booth at various 4-H Fairs? I think this would be a great opportunity to promote AS, and reach a lot of people who may have not otherwise heard of the AS opportunity. I know I'd be up for volunteering to man a booth! (well... "woman a booth"
)
Just a thought! Now back to work!
I got to thinking about how warmer weather is right around the corner and with that comes the inevitable state fairs of summertime. This got me thinking back to my ol' 4-H days when I took "Shooting Sports".
Has anyone ever tried to do any "cross promoting"/reaching out of sorts with local 4-H groups, especially with those people enrolled in "Shooting Sports"?
Taken from Purdue University's 4-H website:
The 4-H shooting sports project teaches safe operation of firearms and archery equipment. Six disciplines are offered at the state level: archery, hunting, muzzleloading, pistol, rifle, and shotgun. The disciplines offered in any county will depend on the availability of certified 4-H shooting sports instructors to teach the classes, ranges, and equipment.
This is a link to the Master List for the National 4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts that I came across online:
http://www.4-hshootingsports.org/state_contacts.php
Of course I'm sure there's a lot more reasearch that could yet be done in regards to this, but from what little I've done I haven't seen any AS involvement... possibly a great opportunity to reach out to the youth, and teach them not only about the safety aspect, but also about our history and being an active member of society...
Also, what about setting up a booth at various 4-H Fairs? I think this would be a great opportunity to promote AS, and reach a lot of people who may have not otherwise heard of the AS opportunity. I know I'd be up for volunteering to man a booth! (well... "woman a booth"
)Just a thought! Now back to work!