Quote from: SteelThunder on October 18, 2016, 01:32:26 PM
The 6th annual Michigan IBC will be held on February 24-26, 2017 at the Capital Area Sportsmen's League in Lansing, MI.
Seriously, folks...this is your single, best opportunity to meet a large portion of the Michigan cadre and talk, share stories, and learn from them.
What is an IBC? An IBC is an intense, drink-from-the-firehose, weekend of interactive classwork (indoors, all weekend), where all instructors will get plenty of hands-on instruction and mentoring, while building friendships and camaraderie. You shouldn't have any fear/trepidation about attending. Bring the skills you have, and be ready to learn. You WILL learn a lot, and have fun. You will learn more about "how" to instruct at a weekend IBC than you can learn working a summer-full of Appleseed events. IT IS WORTH YOUR TIME!!!
Capital Area Sportsmen's League
7534 Old River Trail Lansing, MI 48917
Our mission is serious: the urgency of saving the country, and everyone's safety at our events. That being said, if you're not having fun doing this, YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG!
Click here for directions or more information about the Capital Area Sportsmen's League (https://appleseedinfo.org/search-states-location.php?locationid=298&showall=yes)
Anyone who wears an RWVA hat is invited to attend. Border raiders are more than welcome to attend! Anyone who might be interested in wearing one of those funny-looking RWVA hats is welcome to attend, but please PM me so we can discuss. Attendance is strongly encouraged. All the cool kids will be there so we might as well say attendance is mandatory. ~~:) If you are unable to attend, please PM me to work out alternate arrangements.
Everyone should register on Eventbite so we can track attendance and plan accordingly. To Register, CLICK HERE (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lansing-mi-appleseed-ibc-february-24-26-2017-friday-evening-optional-tickets-28690455926)
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Who Should Come?
Blue Hats - get to know the instructor corps, see what goes on "behind the scenes," learn how to help run a safe event, learn/practice the points of instruction and history in case you might want to change your hat color in the future. We want you doing POIs, breakouts, troubleshooting - everything!
Orange Hats - this is a great way to get a leg up for 2016. You'll have ample opportunities to practice and polish your points of instruction, safety, and history skills.
Red Hats - we need you! Our ideal ratio is 1 Red Hat for every 2 Orange Hats. Plus, this event will help to shake out the winter cobwebs that may have grown on your perishable skills plus you'll have the duty to help our IITs gain the skills they need.
Shoot Bosses - You are our mentors! ALL Shoot Bosses should be at this event. This may be the only time we have such a large gathering of our cadre, and it's a great opportunity to make friends, build our team, forge relationships and get our group ready for the upcoming season.
What Are The Logistics?
Capital Area Sportsmen's League
7534 Old River Trail Lansing, MI 48917
GPS: N 42° 45' 45.63" W 84° 39' 42.45"
Click here for directions or more information about the Capital Area Sportsmen's League (https://appleseedinfo.org/search-states-location.php?locationid=298&showall=yes)
Lansing is right in the middle of the state, 80 miles up I-69 from the Indiana state line, and only 120 miles from where US23 crosses the Ohio state line near Toledo.
We will be in the main hall (it seats 250 people, so we'll have plenty of room). Please plan to sleep at the club (female attendees will have the option to use separate quarters). We WILL have a separate "snorers" location.
There will be no shooting, but there will be rifle familiarization - AR15, M1 Garand, M1A, AK, 10/22, 597 and 795.
Basic Agenda:
- Friday evening - (attendance optional) (optional) - Club will be open to attendees starting at 2 PM. We will have a special instruction event from 6 PM to 9 PM. Ask anyone who has been to this previously and seen our basic medical training...it is worth your time!!
- Saturday - 8 AM until bed time (if you're arriving Saturday morning, please plan to arrive no later than 7:30 AM) POI and safety breakouts all day, effective public speaking presented by Graywolf
- Sunday - 8 AM to 5 PM. History, rifle familiarization, LibertySeeds, troubleshooting, KD
Meals: Food, snacks, water and coffee will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have special dietary requirements. Please - no alcoholic beverages!
Friday (optional) - freeform, TBD (everyone pays their own way)
Saturday - breakfast, lunch, dinner
Sunday - breakfast, lunch
Cost: Tentatively set at $35, payable at the door (this will be updated as we get closer). This covers meals, snacks and water for the weekend, and a "range fee" of $5 for CASL for the use of their banquet hall.
Click here for directions or more information about the Capital Area Sportsmen's League (https://appleseedinfo.org/search-states-location.php?locationid=298)
What Should You Bring?
- Just like we ask our students, a teachable attitude is vital.
- Any teaching materials you normally bring to an AS
- An instructor manual
- A notebook or pad of paper and pens/pencils
- A dummy rifle, if you have one
- Your copy of Paul Revere's Ride
- A memory stick if you want electronic copies of our files
- A video camera to record yourself in the breakout sessions - trust us, this will be an eye-opener for you
- Open or concealed carry of handguns is welcome, and even encouraged, however a level-2 retention holster is required. Level 2 retention means some kind of device that locks the handgun in the holster, not just the friction/fit of the holster.
How Should You Prepare?
Blue Hats:
- Read "Paul Revere's Ride" (click to buy from our store) (http://store.rwvaappleseed.com/page11.html) **or** (click here for Kindle version for $9.99 at Amazon) (http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Reveres-Ride-ebook/dp/B003V8AFBW/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1382123631)
- Read the current Applecore Manual - click HERE to download a pdf of the current manual (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=20910.0;attach=46521)
- Prepare for the AC1 RSO test, if you'd like to be certified to clear the line at Appleseed events
- Make up a list of any questions you may have, to discuss during the Applecore meeting on Saturday night
- Browse the current Instructor Manual, especially if you're planning to participate in the breakouts - click HERE to download a pdf of the current manual (https://appleseedinfo.org/tips/docs/RWVA_IM_08_29_2013.pdf)
Orange Hats:
- Read "Paul Revere's Ride" (click to buy from our store) (http://store.rwvaappleseed.com/page11.html) **or** (click here for Kindle version for $9.99 at Amazon) (http://www.amazon.com/Paul-Reveres-Ride-ebook/dp/B003V8AFBW/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1382123631)
- Read the current Instructor Manual - click HERE to download a pdf of the current manual (https://appleseedinfo.org/tips/docs/RWVA_IM_08_29_2013.pdf)
- Read Fred's Guideposts (click to download) (https://appleseedinfo.org/tips/strikes-and-dom.php)
- Try to commit as much of the "cheat sheet" to memory - line commands, safety rules, steady hold factors, etc.
- Have at least a basic understanding of the strikes and DOMs
Red Hats:
- Be ready to discuss all aspects of the history - prelims, strikes, DOMs, etc
- Read the current Instructor Manual - click HERE to download a pdf of the current manual (https://appleseedinfo.org/tips/docs/RWVA_IM_08_29_2013.pdf)
- You will be running/assisting in the breakout sessions. PMs with details will be forthcoming
- You have no need for that cheat sheet, right? :cool2:
- Make sure your POIs are sharp. DON'T "wing it"
Shoot Bosses:
- Be ready to discuss all aspects of the history - prelims, strikes, DOMs, etc
- Read the current Instructor Manual - click HERE to download a pdf of the current manual (https://appleseedinfo.org/tips/docs/RWVA_IM_08_29_2013.pdf)
- Read the current Shoot Boss Manual - click HERE to download a pdf of the current manual (http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=28871.0;attach=117170)
- You will likely be a squad leader for the breakouts - PMs with details will be forthcoming
- Cheat Sheet? We don't need no stinkin' Cheat Sheets!!
Click here for directions or more information about the Capital Area Sportsmen's League (https://appleseedinfo.org/search-states-location.php?locationid=298)
Please check in here occasionally for updates. Thanks! We'll see you all in February!
To Register, >>>CLICK HERE<<< (https://appleseedinfo.org/search-states-location.php?locationid=298&showall=yes)
Aerial map - showing where we'll be:
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Dr Rich, I just found out about this. Is it still on? I might try to go.
It is still on Jane. Good luck to you. I know they'll be blessed to have you.