I'd like to take a moment to salute the most stalwart member of our Appleseed Family.
I'm speaking of one who has gone above and beyond to further the mission, and who has influenced our program in countless ways. He has never asked for applause for his actions, nor does he toil to promote himself personally. For 5 years he has freely given of his time, talent, and treasure to bolster the program, the cadre, and further the mission – working tirelessly behind the scenes, and sometimes in videos, to make instructions more simple and precise. To improve the quality and consistency of the program, and to attract more attendees and the best instructors in the industry. All of this while holding down an actual job and becoming a Grandfather to boot!
Who else could I be referring to but our very own Maximum Ordinate (https://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=6349) (Rusty Bonkoski)?
Within the span of just a few years he has been able to create and breathe life into Appleseed Academy, bring countless IBC events to states around the nation, and coalesce our somewhat fractious instruction styles and mannerisms into an experience that has cemented our reputation as possibly the best three-position rifle instruction program in the country, if not the world. All while spreading our message of the forming of this amazing Nation, the message of Liberty and Freedom, and the meaningful lives and dedication of the Patriot founders who brought forth onto this land our amazing home.
...but wait, there's more!
Though he has recently passed the mantle of National Coordinator on to Monkey (https://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=20872) (Jesse Espe – be sure to congratulate him on his new position!), his list of accomplishments continues to grow. Rusty's last event, just this past month, is recognized as his 300th event as an instructor in the program! And that count is notorious for being under-reported! Still, an "official" 300 event count is, literally, unheard of!!
Well Done!!!
Please join me in a salute to Rusty! Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah!
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Well said! HUZZAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Huzzah! :F
Yup. Absolutely. Heck - we just might have to make him an honorary Texan one day.
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There aren't the words.... and that's saying something coming from me! :slap:
so how about :bow: :F
Huzzah! Thank you Rusty. Love ya brother.
Unbelievable. Thanks so much for your dedication :bow:
300! Awesome record. Rusty, you are an inspiration. Thanks for all you do!
Way to go! ^:)^ Another Pin to be made and others to strive for? ;D
Somehow, one "huzzah" just doesn't seem sufficient. 300 events merits three cheers, so . . .:F :F :F Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! :F :F :F
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Thank you for all the kind words. I'm blessed to have worked with my Texas Appleseed family. O0
You've made a huge difference, sir. Thank you, and God bless you for your drive, dedication, and heart!
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