We have a new date for Lake George at the Dunham's Bay F&G Club: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11626.0;topicseen (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=11626.0;topicseen). Shooters - sign up now; and instructors - sign up for the last NY shoot before the AIBC!
Can do easy:)) Thanks ADOM for posting it.
Quote from: Spartan on October 20, 2010, 10:03:35 PMCan do easy:)) Thanks ADOM for posting it.
Cool - it's always great to work w/ you John! Will you SBIT for this one? If so, be sure to indicate this when you PM Nickle and IS.
MJA
Dakota30 signed up,
Me too. see ya's there.
ILL see ya'll there but I thik Ill just be a red hat for this one:)
Thanks ADOM and NYRASGT and everyone involved for your efforts to get this date and range! :bow:
Sue and I will be there and looking forward to seeing ya'll! :)
Gary
p.s. I dropped off some Lake George Appleseed fliers at Target Sports in Rotterdam.
Quote from: LittleMo on October 22, 2010, 02:53:19 AMp.s. I dropped off some Lake George Appleseed fliers at Target Sports in Rotterdam.
Good work! We may have to put you on payroll...
...and more fliers going to Hawk's Corner Sport Shop in Hartford, Zack's in Round Lake, + clubs Dunham's Bay and Hudson Falls (presume Mark R will take care of Saraspa) as well as NYRA Security Office @ Saratoga Race Track, and, as of yesterday, the Firearms Training Unit (Sgt. Brian Wachtell-OIC) at the NY State Police Academy...
Excelsior,
madMark
From what I understand, the pay is terrible but the benefits are outstanding! O0
We've been studying (practicing) for the job application test (AQT). Maybe sometime we'll remember to cross our "T"'s, dot our "i"'s, and nail the bottom row of the test! On the previous job application we were knocking on the door (shooting high 190's and low 200's) but those guys on the bottom row kept moving on us! :D
I'll be leaving some fliers at Watervliet along with some promotional redcoat targets (on 8.5"x11"). I'll also ask a board member or two or more to attend or at least come to watch.
QuoteI'll be leaving some fliers at Watervliet along with some promotional redcoat targets (on 8.5"x11"). I'll also ask a board member or two or more to attend or at least come to watch.
Good job, hope to see ya's Tuesday night in Ballston Spa.
Quote from: LittleMo on October 22, 2010, 01:16:59 PMI'll be leaving some fliers at Watervliet along with some promotional redcoat targets (on 8.5"x11"). I'll also ask a board member or two or more to attend or at least come to watch.
FYI my offer still stands - free admission for up to three officers/directors. I'll just need to know in advance if anyone is taking us up on the offer to inform the SB.
I've posted the Lake George Appleseed on WRGB-TV's community events page and on Yahoo's Upcoming events page. Both are now available. (WRGB-TV's events page allowed only 255 characters in the event desciption which is why it is very brief.)
http://events.cbs6albany.com/queensbury-ny/events/show/150227225-project-appleseed
http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/7227552/NY/Queensbury/Project-Appleseed/Dunham39s-Bay-Fish-and-Game-Club
I also submitted the Lake George Appleseed to TimesUnion.com, to WNYT-TV (WNYT.com), to Saratogian.com, to Troyrecord.com, to Fox23News.com, and to Community News Weekly (cnweekly.com) community events pages and waiting for those to be approved.
If changes are needed to be done, please let me know.
..Is the Shoot Boss job still open?..
..If so, I'll take it...................................Me and Sequoia my 12 year old Daughter..
I guess there is no camping at this one since it is down south near the city. Do you guys know a place close by? At least it will be warmer down south.
madMark has sent an email to the club President asking about camping on-site for the weekend. Barring that, most campgrounds in that area are closed for the season I believe. Check out this KOA: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&expIds=17259,24813,25983,26637,27102,27113,27284,27356&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&cp=17&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=lake+george+ny+koa&fb=1&gl=us&hq=koa&hnear=Lake+George,+NY&cid=0,0,3303792134343965527&ei=wJrLTJTiLYP78AbD4dyNAQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&sqi=2&ved=0CB8QnwIwAQ (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&expIds=17259,24813,25983,26637,27102,27113,27284,27356&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&cp=17&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=lake+george+ny+koa&fb=1&gl=us&hq=koa&hnear=Lake+George,+NY&cid=0,0,3303792134343965527&ei=wJrLTJTiLYP78AbD4dyNAQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&sqi=2&ved=0CB8QnwIwAQ) - it's about a half hour from the range. Another option would be for you to borrow our Chinook RV for the weekend...
MJA
ADOM, thanks on the Chinook but I don't like riding in CH-47's anymore or even being in them.
As it turns out, I may not be able to come now after all but will see. I did find a campsite about 45 minutes away.
Quote from: Spartan on October 30, 2010, 09:13:26 PMADOM, thanks on the Chinook but I don't like riding in CH-47's anymore or even being in them.
I suppose I should have seen that coming...
The helicopter joke???
Quote from: LittleMo on October 24, 2010, 01:36:18 AM
I've posted the Lake George Appleseed on WRGB-TV's community events page and on Yahoo's Upcoming events page. Both are now available. (WRGB-TV's events page allowed only 255 characters in the event desciption which is why it is very brief.)
http://events.cbs6albany.com/queensbury-ny/events/show/150227225-project-appleseed
http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/7227552/NY/Queensbury/Project-Appleseed/Dunham39s-Bay-Fish-and-Game-Club
I also submitted the Lake George Appleseed to TimesUnion.com, to WNYT-TV (WNYT.com), to Saratogian.com, to Troyrecord.com, to Fox23News.com, and to Community News Weekly (cnweekly.com) community events pages and waiting for those to be approved.
(updated 11/1/2010)
Has been approved by and is now posted on Saratogian.com, Troyrecord.com, Community News Weekly (cnweekly.com), and Fox23news.com
http://www.saratogian.com/calendar/?showdate=2010-11-20
http://www.troyrecord.com/calendar/?showdate=2010-11-20
http://www.fox23news.com/ugc/cat/communitycalendar/blo3lFLSeEC-XZZ9ZBPBcA.aspx
http://cnweekly.com/calendar/?showdate=2010-11-20
Still waiting to be approved by and posted on TimesUnion.com, and WNYT-TV (WNYT.com)
Quote from: Another D.O.M. on October 30, 2010, 01:16:24 AM
madMark has sent an email to the club President asking about camping on-site for the weekend. Barring that, most campgrounds in that area are closed for the season I believe. Check out this KOA: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&expIds=17259,24813,25983,26637,27102,27113,27284,27356&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&cp=17&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=lake+george+ny+koa&fb=1&gl=us&hq=koa&hnear=Lake+George,+NY&cid=0,0,3303792134343965527&ei=wJrLTJTiLYP78AbD4dyNAQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&sqi=2&ved=0CB8QnwIwAQ (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&expIds=17259,24813,25983,26637,27102,27113,27284,27356&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&cp=17&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=lake+george+ny+koa&fb=1&gl=us&hq=koa&hnear=Lake+George,+NY&cid=0,0,3303792134343965527&ei=wJrLTJTiLYP78AbD4dyNAQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=2&sqi=2&ved=0CB8QnwIwAQ) - it's about a half hour from the range. Another option would be for you to borrow our Chinook RV for the weekend...
MJA
The response we've received from the club President is that the town disapproved of folks camping at the club during other events and the practice was discontinued. So camping on-site is out.
Quote from: LittleMo on November 01, 2010, 04:28:57 PM
Quote from: LittleMo on October 24, 2010, 01:36:18 AM
I've posted the Lake George Appleseed on WRGB-TV's community events page and on Yahoo's Upcoming events page. Both are now available. (WRGB-TV's events page allowed only 255 characters in the event desciption which is why it is very brief.)
http://events.cbs6albany.com/queensbury-ny/events/show/150227225-project-appleseed
http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/7227552/NY/Queensbury/Project-Appleseed/Dunham39s-Bay-Fish-and-Game-Club
I also submitted the Lake George Appleseed to TimesUnion.com, to WNYT-TV (WNYT.com), to Saratogian.com, to Troyrecord.com, to Fox23News.com, and to Community News Weekly (cnweekly.com) community events pages and waiting for those to be approved.
(updated 11/1/2010)
Has been approved by and is now posted on Saratogian.com, Troyrecord.com, Community News Weekly (cnweekly.com), and Fox23news.com
http://www.saratogian.com/calendar/?showdate=2010-11-20
http://www.troyrecord.com/calendar/?showdate=2010-11-20
http://www.fox23news.com/ugc/cat/communitycalendar/blo3lFLSeEC-XZZ9ZBPBcA.aspx
http://cnweekly.com/calendar/?showdate=2010-11-20
Still waiting to be approved by and posted on TimesUnion.com, and WNYT-TV (WNYT.com)
Very nice - thanks a bunch Gary!
Quote from: LittleMo on November 01, 2010, 04:28:57 PM
Quote from: LittleMo on October 24, 2010, 01:36:18 AM
I've posted the Lake George Appleseed on WRGB-TV's community events page and on Yahoo's Upcoming events page. Both are now available. (WRGB-TV's events page allowed only 255 characters in the event desciption which is why it is very brief.)
http://events.cbs6albany.com/queensbury-ny/events/show/150227225-project-appleseed
http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/7227552/NY/Queensbury/Project-Appleseed/Dunham39s-Bay-Fish-and-Game-Club
I also submitted the Lake George Appleseed to TimesUnion.com, to WNYT-TV (WNYT.com), to Saratogian.com, to Troyrecord.com, to Fox23News.com, and to Community News Weekly (cnweekly.com) community events pages and waiting for those to be approved.
(updated 11/1/2010)
Has been approved by and is now posted on Saratogian.com, Troyrecord.com, Community News Weekly (cnweekly.com), and Fox23news.com
http://www.saratogian.com/calendar/?showdate=2010-11-20
http://www.troyrecord.com/calendar/?showdate=2010-11-20
http://www.fox23news.com/ugc/cat/communitycalendar/blo3lFLSeEC-XZZ9ZBPBcA.aspx
http://cnweekly.com/calendar/?showdate=2010-11-20
Still waiting to be approved by and posted on TimesUnion.com, and WNYT-TV (WNYT.com)
..LittleMo.......thats exactly what we needed...........Thank you.................JW...........
Greetings,
I just signed for Saturday. Sadly, I can't do Sunday. And Terry can't make it at all due to prior commitments. However, a couple of friends are signing up. Looking forward to a great shoot. Going out to Brunswick tomorrow morning to tune up on a few AQT's.
-johnny
Johnny,
Can wait to see your new rifle. Congrats. Thanks for sighning up,,,and this one is much closer than Massena hugh?:)))
Biuld the position. Find the NPOA, shift it and have fun with zeroing.
Spartan
Johnny, practice, dry fire. NPOA.... :~AND Seven Stepping, nice... O0 Appleseed, were good people come together 8)
Little Mo and S, Good job, hope that spotting scope works well. I was going to come home with it.
Your both good people, thanx for all you do. :bow: :bow: :bow:
Curious...Has anyone thought or considered inviting the media (newspaper? tv?) to come to do a report about this Appleseed event? That could give some valuable local exposure, as long as it isn't the NY Times!
Last AS at Dunhams Bay we had the local paper, they did a nice article...
Little Mo, you should be the State Promo Coordinator.... Your a good man, or is Sue doing all the work???
Quote from: R1sgx2 on November 02, 2010, 08:18:25 AM
or is Sue doing all the work???
Sue encourages me and sometimes gives me ideas! She also spreads the news about Appleseed, and like me works Appleseed into conversations. :)
As LittleMo says....my role is as moral support, someone to throw ideas at, a suggestion giver and proofreader from time to time.
LittleMo is like Appleseed itself.....You can't stop a Force of Nature!!! O0
I shot a perfect Red Coat today at our range. I then left it on a backer with a hand written note saying "This was shot at 38 yards. If you want to shoot like this go to www.appleseedinfo.org and you can shoot like this too. Sue" I then left a second Red Coat next to it for others to try.
Simple, low tech promotion.
Sewin' the seeds!! Sewin' the seeds!!
SWEET. ^:)^ LittleMo, were you spotting with that new scope? !@#) :cool2:
Sue, Nice seven stepping, O0 Good Idea. Guess now you will be seeing them around my range to promote. :--- :~ ..:.. ^:)^
Quote from: R1sgx2 on November 02, 2010, 11:17:18 PM
SWEET. ^:)^ LittleMo, were you spotting with that new scope? !@#) :cool2:
Sue, Nice seven stepping, O0 Good Idea.
One has to admit shooting sports, whether it be Appleseed or any of the clay shoots or etc, is a male dominated sport, especially at our home range. For Sue to leave her perfect practice redcoat that she shot at
28yds-25m (not 38yds) with that challenge is a huge challenge to the ego! It might just motivate some guys to at least shoot the the 2nd redcoat just to prove themselves (and probably fail) and maybe take a good look at Appleseed if they don't trash the target in their frustration!
She shot that target without being spotted, and shot it in about 60 seconds or so (maybe less)! I was reloading my 10/22 mag when she started and quickly finished! ???
It was her idea to leave it, and its a great idea! That target alone will be able to reach out to members we normally wouldn't have the chance to see and talk to about Applesed! Its another way of promoting Appleseed! O0
R1sgx2,
that spotting scope is
her scope! She actually let me touch it today!! :o She does have that other one she bought out from under you that she
may consider letting you have, if it will be listed in her "permanent record". **)
So I'm at Watervliet range today with my friend Deb from work (who will be at Lake George Saturday and is a relatively new shooter) and I say, in my best Sgt. Rock voice, "The Line is clear, the Line is clear" and these 2 folks who I've never met before are walking up from their car and one says "You sound like an Appleseeder".
Small world. I met LittleMo and the Mrs....hehe he looks just like his picture. Great folks. Great day.
Happy Veteran's day where applicable and thanks for your service to all! And Happy Marine Corps birthday from yesterday, where applicable! Semper Fi.
-johnny
Hooah Johnny!!!
all apply
Quote from: JandT-UpstateNY on November 11, 2010, 06:16:26 PM... and these 2 folks who I've never met before are walking up from their car and one says "You sound like an Appleseeder".
Our intent is that there will be a day when (at least) every other citizen of this great state is 'an Appleseeder'; and most children can recite the safety rules, six steps and line commands from memory.
MJA
Troops,
Regarding press/promotions of AS, esp Dunham's Bay, be advised we will have, as Sean Garvey (Club Pres)'s guest, Ken Tingley and 14 y.o. son - ON SUNDAY ONLY...Tingley is Ed in Chief of Post Star - local paper for which Alex Matthews did story last May...WILL need loaners-all equipment - a pain, but might be worth it...Sean suggested we supply ammo as well, but I suggested to him that EIC of paper could probably afford his own...might just contact him prior to the wkend to make sure he's relatively together..
JW - SB - be advised - will need to plan for these folk Sunday (can't come Sat as they're geting back from -wait for it - vacation...
Excelsior,
mad
QuoteWILL need loaners-all equipment - a pain
NOT, seven stepping is part of our mission.
Quotewill need to plan for these folk Sunday
Speaking for JW, the plan is in place is it is in any other AS. BUT this has been identified.
I will be on the ground Friday 1pm'ish with JW in time frame.
Quote from: nyrasgt on November 12, 2010, 09:07:37 AM
Troops,
Regarding press/promotions of AS, esp Dunham's Bay, be advised we will have, as Sean Garvey (Club Pres)'s guest, Ken Tingley and 14 y.o. son - ON SUNDAY ONLY...Tingley is Ed in Chief of Post Star - local paper for which Alex Matthews did story last May...WILL need loaners-all equipment - a pain, but might be worth it...Sean suggested we supply ammo as well, but I suggested to him that EIC of paper could probably afford his own...might just contact him prior to the wkend to make sure he's relatively together..
JW - SB - be advised - will need to plan for these folk Sunday (can't come Sat as they're geting back from -wait for it - vacation...
Excelsior,
mad
Loaners.... no problem. Ammo.... no problem, I will bring it. We got more than $16.00 of promo from that article.
If any help is needed setting up on Friday, please contact me. (Another D.O.M. has my number and email address, or you can PM me for my number). I'd be happy to help out, just tell me what to do! (be polite! lol) :)
Also I usually have extra equipment (eyes & ears protection, 10/22 mags, etc) if needed during the weekend.
Johnny, it was a pleasure meeting you and Deb. :)
Gary
A quick reminder to those of you who are planning to attend this event: The weather forecast for the remainder of this week is for rain. Although the rain should be finished by Friday, the ground at the range will be soaked, and the firing line and target line are separated by a shallow drainage depression - this must be crossed each time we walk from one line to the other and back.
Be sure to wear your waterproof shoes!
The good news is that it should be sunny both Saturday and Sunday with temps near 50 both days! Dress in layers and don't forget your sunscreen.
And for those of you who aren't planning to attend this event - WHY NOT? We still have 23 firing positions open so there's plenty of room for more shooters. Take the drive to Queensbury and enjoy the upstate New York autumn weather. This is probably the last outdoor shoot north of Calverton until March 2011, so you may as well come take advantage of it! I'm sure you won't regret it.
Sounds good, it will be snowing up here in Northern New York. C U soon.
Quote from: Another D.O.M. on November 16, 2010, 02:42:18 PM
A quick reminder to those of you who are planning to attend this event: The weather forecast for the remainder of this week is for rain. Although the rain should be finished by Friday, the ground at the range will be soaked, and the firing line and target line are separated by a shallow drainage depression - this must be crossed each time we walk from one line to the other and back.
Be sure to wear your waterproof shoes!
The good news is that it should be sunny both Saturday and Sunday with temps near 50 both days! Dress in layers and don't forget your sunscreen.
And for those of you who aren't planning to attend this event - WHY NOT? We still have 23 firing positions open so there's plenty of room for more shooters. Take the drive to Queensbury and enjoy the upstate New York autumn weather. This is probably the last outdoor shoot north of Calverton until March 2011, so you may as well come take advantage of it! I'm sure you won't regret it.
Thanks for the heads-up. 8)
"(updated 11/1/2010)
Has been approved by and is now posted on Saratogian.com, Troyrecord.com, Community News Weekly (cnweekly.com), and Fox23news.com"
Update 11/17/2010
Emails sent inviting Rich Becker (Fox 23 TV sports director), Fred LeBrun (Times-Union columnist), Rob Streeter (Times-Union outdoors writer), and a follow-up reminder email sent to Assemblyman George Amadore (NYS 105th Assembly district) for this weekend. Rob Streeter has replied and cannot attend to due prior commitments but he will research and possibly mention Appleseed in his article.
"Although the rain should be finished by Friday, the ground at the range will be soaked, and the firing line and target line are separated by a shallow drainage depression - this must be crossed each time we walk from one line to the other and back."
Thanks for the info about the range! I suggest a large tarp to lay on in addition to a shooting mat. The soaked soft ground may be easy on the elbows, but an extra waterproof layer from the wet ground is nice, and it makes cleaning up the brass easier. :)
Quote from: LittleMo on November 17, 2010, 02:17:07 AMThanks for the info about the range! I suggest a large tarp to lay on in addition to a shooting mat. The soaked soft ground may be easy on the elbows, but an extra waterproof layer from the wet ground is nice, and it makes cleaning up the brass easier. :)
Actually, it's a covered firing line w/ concrete underneath. Wet won't be the problem here but extra padding is advised; and the ground tarp is always a good idea for brass cleanup, etc.
MJA
LittleMo and The Mrs.
I nominate you guys for State Promotions Coordinators.
Hurry someone second.
Quote from: R1sgx2 on November 17, 2010, 08:33:16 PMLittleMo and The Mrs.
I nominate you guys for State Promotions Coordinators.
Hurry someone second.
Second...
Motion carried
Quote from: Spartan on November 17, 2010, 10:38:30 PM
Motion carried
Ummm... Isn't there suppose to be a vote on the motion before it can be carried?? (parliamentary procedure?) :cool2: ;D
Is this like at our gun club where we were told we are now the bench rest rifle range co-chairs? ???
When I know the topic I am talking about, I can be a good salesman (although it is not my profession). I've done project proposals to committees, bosses, company V.P.s, a bank board of directors, and just recently a rifle range club board of directors. And like any salesman, I don't always "get the sale".:wall:
Promoting is something we need to do. We have to think "outside the box"; don't limit ourselves to just gun shows, FFL dealers, and etc. (the low hanging fruit on the tree). We can use the Internet, social web sites, community calendars, corkboards at your supermarkets, social conversations, invite our elected representatives, and invite the media in order to attract more people (the fruit higher up on the tree).
At times I can be a bit talkative in order to explain in detail because sometimes ya just gotta. But nothing like The Mrs.! To quote her from her Oct 15th post "those who know me, know I can get long winded at times". She may not write a lot but she can talk!(I'm gonna be in deep do-do when she reads this! $$-0 **))
LittleMo - Ahhemmmm....LoL. ~~:)
LittleMo can be quite persuavive when he believes in something - hell, he got me!! LMAO
LittleMo truly believes in Appleseed, and it isn't hard to tell.
Speaking of fruit way up in the trees - I have taken a shot (pardon the pun) at the Rachel Maddow Show. Haven't heard anything back from them yet, but will share once I do.
See you up north this weekend. I will be sure to wear my camo so I'm unidenifiable. Knew there was a reason I never posted a picture here!! LoL
Thanks to all the shooters that came out, the club, all the IIT's, the Instructors, state coordinator staff, the shoot boss and the neighbors that helped with the Deer I nailed at the appleseed. I had a great time this weekend working with all the new shooters and those more experianced marksman honing their skiils. I can't wait fo rthe AAR.
V/R
Spartan.
I want to thank all the great people from this weekend. Josey Wales, you ran a great shoot....thanks for all the time and effort!! The instructors.....what can I say.....you were GREAT!!! The quality of instruction, the patience, the stories, the adherence to safety....none could be beat.
As always, LittleMo and I ran into great people. Got a chance to see old friends and make some new ones. You can not beat the quality of people you meet at an Appleseed event. Gary and I are both so very proud to have taken our Orange Hats this weekend. Appleseed is now part of our lives and our commitments. I know I am talking for him (and I am sure he will also speak for himself - he always does!!), that we are proud to be a part of this great organization and movement.
See you on the road.
Sue
Outstanding weekend @ the southern end of Lake George - Dunham's Bay Fish and Game Club, Northeastern NYS.
How outstanding? The club Pres and VP (Sean and Peter, the brothers Garvey) want to DOUBLE the number of AS shoots at the club in 2011, and
they will be submitting additional dates (beyond the already-approved March IBC and May AS) at the December BOD meeting. Range behavior, safety,
treatment of the clubhouse, interaction with club members sharing the range - couldn't say enough good things about the program, including the presence of a significant number of shooters of the female persuasion.
Nick C/Josey Wales did phenomenal job as SB, backed up by State Coord Ed/B9 and a cadre of orange and red hats (10 in all...largest group of active instructors I'd ever seen at a shoot).
1 Rifleman Sat, @ 213 my friend Jim Williams, ex-Navy submariner; then another 4 Sunday: Alan, Greg, Gary/Lil Mo and Sue/The Mrs., plus Shoot Like a Girl Admin awards to Gail (Mrs. B9) and Kris (Mrs. ADOM) along with a youth patch to Joseph Tingley, who persevered through several misfiring ammo problems all the way to Sunday's end. Then the icing: 2 OHs to Gary and Sue, with others coming, not too far down the road.
Must also mention RH John/Spartan and his famous Range Rover, KillDeer.
I suspect that nearly all attendees will be appearing at future Appleseed weekends somewhere in the Northeast. Until then, dry fire, work on those LTRs, and send in those orders to the CMP.
Excelsior,
madMark
The Rover my Fine 4wd English weapon is once again fully mission capable (FMC),,,thanks to some duct tape and correct parts:))
Quote from: Spartan on November 26, 2010, 08:40:57 PMThe Rover my Fine 4wd English weapon is once again fully mission capable (FMC),,,thanks to some duct tape and correct parts:))
That's good to hear John. Is that duct tape the factory paint code?