As many of you already know, Fred will be coming to WV on March 26-27, 2011 to run this AIBC. I will be getting it on the 2011 IBC schedule soon. We welcome any instructor from the surrounding region to attend this special opportunity. Get "tuned-up" by Fred himself, just before the big 2011 Patriots Day weekend! :)
Only those who are currently--or will attain--an IIT3 status or above by the above date will qualify to attend. The cost of registration will fit any budget...it's FREE! O0
Several lodging options will be available, so check the registration info page when it becomes available. Many of us will be utilizing some chalets which can accomodate 4-6 people, have kitchens, and are very affordable. Flatwoods is located in the geographic center of WV and is easily accessible from many locations via interstate highways. The AIBC, lodging, food, and other amenities are directly off of I-79, Flatwoods exit.
Feel free to PM me with any questions, or add a post to this thread.
See registration link below for revised location/lodging details.
I'm in.
Same here.
Later,
Chrome...
Time off scheduled.. will travel.
I'm IN !!! ;D
Assuming I can make IIT3 by then I will be in.
Count me in.
Put me down as a maybe.
OK, thanks Cheeks! I am still trying to finalize some details on the lodging rates and accommodations before listing this on the schedule for registration. Hopefully, I can get this done by the weekend. This weather has put a damper on many things. :P
It appears we will have good attendance from the feedback I've received, on and off forum, so far. I encourage anyone else who might be interested to make a post here too.
Maybe as well.
Would you mind posting back here when it's up on the registration page? Thanks.
Quote from: Cheeks on December 15, 2010, 10:39:51 PM
Would you mind posting back here when it's up on the registration page? Thanks.
That was the original plan...no problem. :)
I'm 90% sure of attendance (assuming there isn't a surprise last minute appearance in the Jan KD Buckingham VA shoot).Will firm up when the link goes hot... BeSwift
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Hey what is going on with this? Has it been canceled for lack of interest? >:D
Seriously though, I'd like to know. BeSwift is running a shoot at a new Maryland location that I was interested in, and it is scheduled for that same weekend.
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Quote from: brickhouse on February 19, 2011, 05:43:31 PM
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Hey what is going on with this? Has it been canceled for lack of interest? >:D
Seriously though, I'd like to know. BeSwift is running a shoot at a new Maryland location that I was interested in, and it is scheduled for that same weekend.
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I still have it in my calendar as a go. I believe Fred still has it in his. Has anyone talked to The Machine lately? Do we have any clue as to the status of our reservations in Ripley or wherever we were doing this?
Folks, The Machine has been broke-down for the past month. There's an entire lengthy back-story which goes with the original location for this AIBC, but the latest news--as in today--is that this particular location will NOT be available. The alternative location plan will be too costly for most, so I'm not considering it either. Sorry...
It appears some outside help is in order; if all of you still want to make this happen. I'm open to suggestions.
Quote from: The Machine on February 22, 2011, 10:31:05 PM
Folks, The Machine has been broke-down for the past month. There's an entire lengthy back-story which goes with the original location for this AIBC, but the latest news--as in today--is that this particular location will NOT be available. The alternative location plan will be too costly for most, so I'm not considering it either. Sorry...
It appears some outside help is in order; if all of you still want to make this happen. I'm open to suggestions.
Many of us have been discussing your absence. As in, "Where is The Machine? I hope everything's ok!" I'm glad to see you emerge from hibernation! Give me a call sometime this week. We have some things to discuss. This AIBC might as well be one of them.
QuoteMany of us have been discussing your absence. As in, "Where is The Machine? I hope everything's ok!" I'm glad to see you emerge from hibernation!
I'm still in hibernation, but my phone and email still work @@) . Did anyone doing the "discussing" consider using those methods of contact? >:D
I was planning on calling you tomorrow evening after checking on some other possibilities for this AIBC. Until then... :wb:
Quote from: The Machine on February 22, 2011, 10:31:05 PM
the latest news--as in today--is that this particular location will NOT be available. The alternative location plan will be too costly for most, so I'm not considering it either. Sorry...
It appears some outside help is in order; if all of you still want to make this happen. I'm open to suggestions.
"Scholarship" funding can be made available, either to subsidize an alternate location or else to help individual attendees. I cannot stress enough the importance to individuals and to the success of Project Appleseed that everyone possible attend an AIBC. See: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=20535.0
Machine: PM me and let's Adapt, Improvise and Overcome.
Cooper
Quote from: The Machine on February 22, 2011, 11:04:02 PM
QuoteMany of us have been discussing your absence. As in, "Where is The Machine? I hope everything's ok!" I'm glad to see you emerge from hibernation!
I'm still in hibernation, but my phone and email still work @@) . Did anyone doing the "discussing" consider using those methods of contact? >:D
I was planning on calling you tomorrow evening after checking on some other possibilities for this AIBC. Until then... :wb:
Tomorrow evening works for me. Talk to you then.
This isn't getting canceled. I'll sleep in my Jeep if I have to (someone else can if they'd like), I'm meeting Fred and this is the day I'm doing it. I don't care if we meet at the freaking Waffle House in Flatwoods, this is happening.
Let me know what I can do to help.
Later,
Chrome...
Quote from: Chrome on February 23, 2011, 12:18:37 AM
This isn't getting canceled. I'll sleep in my Jeep if I have to (someone else can if they'd like), I'm meeting Fred and this is the day I'm doing it. I don't care if we meet at the freaking Waffle House in Flatwoods, this is happening.
Let me know what I can do to help.
Later,
Chrome...
Let me EMPHASIZE something...THIS AIBC on THIS particular weekend is NOT being canceled! There was a problem with the initial location for the classroom, but like everything else we've done with AS in WV, we will adapt and overcome. I didn't want to get an EIP listed for this event with inaccurate information. That is why no one can officially sign-up yet.
Mark it on your calender; schedule time off from work or other activities; plan to head down to WV on the weekend of March 26-27. It will be somewhere in the Flatwoods, WV area. When the registration link gets put up, then use it. PM me if there are additional questions/concerns.
Quote from: Chrome on February 23, 2011, 12:18:37 AM
This isn't getting canceled. I'll sleep in my Jeep if I have to (someone else can if they'd like), I'm meeting Fred and this is the day I'm doing it. I don't care if we meet at the freaking Waffle House in Flatwoods, this is happening.
Let me know what I can do to help.
Chrome!! You're The Man! Don't let the infiltrators sway you!
PM The Machine.
This
is happening.
And it doesn't require the Waffle House (unless they have AWESOME accommodations).
In honor of Spanner and his "overly" intense commitment to the success of an egalitarian Project Appleseed, this ESSENTIAL meeting of The Patriots and the Author of the Movement will not be held back due to something as fleeting as finances. It will be MADE TO HAPPEN.
BE THERE!
Nothing less than the survival of our Nation is in the balance.
Cooper
The hubby and I have talked it over and we wish to offer the use of our house for the AIBC. Our living room is big enough to hold a couple dozen (it'll be cozy, but we like each other right). And if the weather permits we can move out to the porch. People can stay over here or get a room in town. Morgantown is a college town so that should be no problem.
A rifleman persists.
Quote from: brickhouse on February 23, 2011, 06:17:12 AM
The hubby and I have talked it over and we wish to offer the use of our house for the AIBC. Our living room is big enough to hold a couple dozen (it'll be cozy, but we like each other right). And if the weather permits we can move out to the porch. People can stay over here or get a room in town. Morgantown is a college town so that should be no problem.
A rifleman persists.
Now, there's a great idea and generous offer! O0 :bow:
You all might even get a couple repeat AIBC attendees from the NY/PA area for this one.
Quote from: brickhouse on February 23, 2011, 06:17:12 AM
The hubby and I have talked it over and we wish to offer the use of our house for the AIBC. Our living room is big enough to hold a couple dozen (it'll be cozy, but we like each other right). And if the weather permits we can move out to the porch. People can stay over here or get a room in town. Morgantown is a college town so that should be no problem.
A rifleman persists.
The "offer" you mentioned brickhouse is appreciated and noted. There have been other offers from some volunteers in WV to host this at their home. A location in central WV was chosen from the start, since it is equidistant for most who will be attending. That original plan still stands and an announcement of the location will be made tonight, or early tomorrow.
QuoteYou all might even get a couple repeat AIBC attendees from the NY/PA area for this one.
And I'm sure these "repeat AIBC attendees" would be coming for the primary purpose of the AIBC...improving the effectiveness of our mission, as in, "saving the sinking ship USS America". :cool2:
Got a shoot in MD at a new location on that weekend, so I'll have to fit in another one later this year :-\ The show must go on... BeSwift
Registration link and info can be found here: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=20902.msg163643;boardseen#new
A special Thank You to Cooper for helping us out of the ditch on this one! :bow: O0
It appears almost all WV Instructors will be in attendance. We hope many of our fellow instructors in the surrounding region will join us for a weekend of intensive learning, problem solving, and camaraderie.
Registered.
Done
Registered.
Later,
Chrome...
I am going to try and sneak in on Sunday.
Fantastic Believer! I really hope to see you there. Keep the registrations coming in folks; we're up to 4 so far.
I need to know if anybody is going to stay Friday night. If not, I will drive in Sat morning. Friday nights are good for sittin' around fat chewin' times.
Quote from: MacMcM on February 24, 2011, 03:29:29 PM
I need to know if anybody is going to stay Friday night. If not, I will drive in Sat morning. Friday nights are good for sittin' around fat chewin' times.
I don't plan on staying Fri. night, but if some instructors will be there, I'll make it a point to stop in and chat.
Anyone making reservations should call directly and mention they are attending the RWVA conference, instead of doing things online. The manager has offered a discounted rate for those attending this event.
Conference facility / Microtel Gassaway is taken care of. O0
It's that important.
Start thinking about where to pay it forward in your region. :cool2:
"Just bailing in imaginative ways."
Coop
Quote from: Cooper on February 24, 2011, 04:01:37 PM
Conference facility / Microtel Gassaway is taken care of. O0
It's that important.
Start thinking about where to pay it forward in your region. :cool2:
"Just bailing in imaginative ways."
Coop
Thanks Coop..
Quote from: Cooper on February 24, 2011, 04:01:37 PM
Conference facility / Microtel Gassaway is taken care of. O0
It's that important.
Start thinking about where to pay it forward in your region. :cool2:
"Just bailing in imaginative ways."
Coop
Amazing.
Quote from: MacMcM on February 24, 2011, 03:29:29 PM
I need to know if anybody is going to stay Friday night. If not, I will drive in Sat morning. Friday nights are good for sittin' around fat chewin' times.
I can if you want the company. I'll likely be camping though, the budget keeps getting tighter.
Later,
Chrome...
Quote from: Chrome on February 24, 2011, 05:52:00 PM
Quote from: MacMcM on February 24, 2011, 03:29:29 PM
I need to know if anybody is going to stay Friday night. If not, I will drive in Sat morning. Friday nights are good for sittin' around fat chewin' times.
I can if you want the company. I'll likely be camping though, the budget keeps getting tighter.
Later,
Chrome...
Here's a suggestion to save some $...
They have some "Suites" available which have 2 Queen size beds, a couch in another room, and are spacious. Three men/women can stay comfortably in one of these rooms, or more, if beds are shared. >:D These suites have frige, microwave, and some other nice amenities too. All guests receive a decent "continental breakfast" which is way above standard hotel fare...not just a plate of stale rolls and Little Debbie cakes. If 3 go in on one of these suites, it will run around $60 and change for 2 nights, or half that for 1 night.
I just booked a room for Saturday only. Be advised, you save 15% over the RWVA rate by booking online, however there are no cancellations allowed. Somehow, I don't think that's a problem.
Later,
Chrome...
Quote from: Chrome on March 03, 2011, 02:21:07 PM
I just booked a room for Saturday only. Be advised, you save 15% over the RWVA rate by booking online, however there are no cancellations allowed. Somehow, I don't think that's a problem.
Later,
Chrome...
Here's my suggestion...look around online first and make a note of the lowest rate, then call the hotel direct and tell them to match it, or do better. The manager I spoke with seemed very helpful in all respects; I don't see why it would be different with the room rates. I'd say doing it over the phone directly with the hotel staff would better your chances of getting a refund or credit, should you need to cancel.
I'll be there Friday night as well.
Quote from: Fred on March 03, 2011, 11:46:09 PM
I'll be there Friday night as well.
Great! That will give some of us the opportunity to have a meet-and-greet before the "official" meeting Sat. morning. Any idea of an ETA Fred?
Can't say as yet, but it will likely be about 8 PM, give or take a couple of hours...
The "give or take" will prob depend on how fast US 19 travels, as it cuts off a considerable "corner" for me.
Quote from: Fred on March 04, 2011, 12:45:05 AM
Can't say as yet, but it will likely be about 8 PM, give or take a couple of hours...
The "give or take" will prob depend on how fast US 19 travels, as it cuts off a considerable "corner" for me.
OK, thanks. It will give everyone a rough idea of when you will get here. Rt. 19 isn't too bad until you get around the larger towns--Beckley, Oak Hill/Fayetteville, Summersville--with some stop lights and heavier traffic. Do watch your speed in Summersville! It is one of the worst speed-traps in the state. @&)
Quote from: The Machine on March 04, 2011, 01:02:16 AM
It is one of the worst speed-traps in the state country. @&)
In 2001, the town issued over 18,000 tickets. Bear in mind, the population is somewhere under 4,000.
Later,
Chrome...
Registered, staying there and arriving Friday, so I'm looking forward to seeing you all.
BTW, my mobile number is 410-978-6160.
Get thee to an AIBC, Go!!
There's still plenty of room to become one of the most informed, most up-to-date Appleseeders in the Nation!!
With all the recent shifts, and all the (now irrelevant) drama of late, there will never be a better time to sit down with "The Fred" and hear about all the minute details of the cosmic shift occurring in Project Appleseed as it deals with the adjustments necessary to guarantee the success of our efforts in years to come!
Come one, come all! You will not regret your efforts toward being present at one of the most meaningful and informative events in Appleseed history this year! Come and be a part of the history that we will be passing on to our own grandchildren in the future...
Coop
Mountaineer and I still plan on showing up early on Saturday.
Later,
Chrome...
FYI, SavageShootr brought my attention to the following [suggested reading prior to attending an AIBC ]
QuoteDoes anyone know if there is anything we should be prepared for?
Quote[From Fred]
Yes, I'd suggest you carefully read http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=18654.0 "Chicken Little, the Darkside, and Other Matters"
Also, http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=19907.0, "Remembering the Basics..."
Also, http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=20317.0, "On being a follower..."
Some of these things are pretty densely written, and it may pay to print out a copy so you can review again just before the IBC. These posts I made embody a small portion of the AIBC - but an important portion.
Thanks in advance to all who have committed to being at this event. It should be an interesting weekend.
And here's a "bonus" which would repay a reading for you folks who have the time and interest: http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=20157.msg158574#msg158574, "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff..."
I'm here, where are you?>?? ;)
Anyone, everyone that attended the WV AIBC this weekend, please post your honest and direct observations and feelings. I would like some sense of my ROI on what I felt would be a crucial event in Project Appleseed history, funded in honor of Spanner's sometimes impenetrable energy and commitment to the ultimate success of the American Experiment... I am deeply disappointed that I could not be in attendance, but had been previously committed to SBIT duties in the frozen nort'
Quote from: Cooper on March 28, 2011, 12:47:33 AM
Anyone, everyone that attended the WV AIBC this weekend, please post your honest and direct observations and feelings. I would like some sense of my ROI on what I felt would be a crucial event in Project Appleseed history, funded in honor of Spanner's sometimes impenetrable energy and commitment to the ultimate success of the American Experiment... I am deeply disappointed that I could not be in attendance, but had been previously committed to SBIT duties in the frozen nort'
I'm sorry we missed you Cooper, but thank you very much for securing the facilities (which seemed to work very well). Brickhouse & I will post a complete AAR shortly, but I can tell you now that this event was very worthwhile. Fred has much to share and gave us much food for thought on the practical considerations for planning and running a safe and effective Applseed event, but there was much more. There was also a very open and candid dialog exploring the Appleseed project's history, recent events and the challenges we face going forward. Two tidbits I can share now: There is a new RWVA Shootboss hat (its red) AND guess who got the first one ever, and from Fred?
Way to go Betsy!!!!!!
Quote from: jmdavis on March 28, 2011, 12:19:50 PM
Way to go Betsy!!!!!!
Seconded. And overdue, IMO. :)
HUZZAH! HUZZAH! HUZZAH!
Thank you ALL for attending!! Sounds like the best investment I ever made! ^:)^
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! :bow:
And CONGRATULATIONS to bets, and GOOD CALL Fred!! O0
Coop
Quote from: siglite on March 28, 2011, 12:27:15 PM
Quote from: jmdavis on March 28, 2011, 12:19:50 PM
Way to go Betsy!!!!!!
Seconded. And overdue, IMO. :)
X 3 !!!! It's good to see hard work pay off....
On a side note, tell MacMcM he's printing... LOL...
Sorry I couldn't make it.. BeSwift
You know why I print? 'cause I can.... LOL!!
Yay Betsy (Becky ;) )
Can't wait to serve on the brickhouse firing line.
A week ago I posted a plea for any and all that had attended the WV AIBC to post notice of their attendance, with a suggestion that they let me know if I wasted a great deal of money providing the venue or not...
Only one person has posted here and acknowledged that they attended. :'(
Surely that is not correct... If it is, well then, I still believe that it was worth the investment to allow an opportunity to speak with The Real Fred (not the distort-able one seen on the INFERNET).
Hopefully, there are hordes of other attendees that are still in shock from their encounter with The Real Fred and have forgotten how to log onto the forum and post a reply because they are consumed with thoughts about how they can 7th Step and further the Mission...
PLEASE post, or if you are reticent to post here, email me outside of the forum at mom4rmhell@gmail.com
I am not a conduit to, or plant from Fred, I'm just hell-bent on helping Project Appleseed succeed. Tell me what really happened, what you really think, and how it can be made better!!
Coop
Quote from: Cooper on April 01, 2011, 10:45:40 PM
A week ago I posted a plea for any and all that had attended the WV AIBC to post notice of their attendance, with a suggestion that they let me know if I wasted a great deal of money providing the venue or not...
Only one person has posted here and acknowledged that they attended. :'(
Surely that is not correct... If it is, well then, I still believe that it was worth the investment to allow an opportunity to speak with The Real Fred (not the distort-able one seen on the INFERNET).
Hopefully, there are hordes of other attendees that are still in shock from their encounter with The Real Fred and have forgotten how to log onto the forum and post a reply because they are consumed with thoughts about how they can 7th Step and further the Mission...
PLEASE post, or if you are reticent to post here, email me outside of the forum at mom4rmhell@gmail.com
I am not a conduit to, or plant from Fred, I'm just hell-bent on helping Project Appleseed succeed. Tell me what really happened, what you really think, and how it can be made better!!
Coop
Day 1. For anyone that's been to an IBC, it was a lot of review, with some more advanced, mission oriented discussion of what an Appleseed should be. Actually, it was mostly mission-oriented discussion.
Day 2. The opening and examination of multiple cans of worms, which I will not re-open on the forums. As far as I could tell, each worm-can was successfully examined, each worm identified and categorized in exquisite detail, and then each worm was aired and dried. As far as I can tell, all of the cans are now shiny and clean.
So, IMHO, Day 2 was where all the value of our particular AIBC was found. WV had few worm-cans. But what cans existed were opened and as far as I can tell, taken care of in a manner that was satisfactory to all parties present.
In my opinion, your investment was worthwhile.
It appears that one of the fancy new Blue Hats made it's way atop someone's head over there in WV. It's good to see those new hats in action! O0
QuoteHopefully, there are hordes of other attendees that are still in shock from their encounter with The Real Fred and have forgotten how to log onto the forum and post a reply because they are consumed with thoughts about how they can 7th Step and further the Mission...
Some truth to that. The "truth light" did not flicker all weekend, and y'all know how exhausting
that can be ;)
In fact, I think the event worthy of two reports. Andy and I told everyone we would post some details here (in process) and I would like to start an IAAR as well (long in process). But other attendees need not wait (not that anyone can tell a mountaineer what to do anyways).
Sorry to be delinquent, Cooper. I was unable to stay for Sunday, and it looks like I missed all the fun stuff.
Hoping to see the IAAR soon, or if it is better not to post all the gory details, maybe Spanner could play courier? Please? :-[
Siglite is right, much of the day-one material is that covered in a typical IBC. Yet, this was absolutely NOT a typical IBC.
Of course, part of it was that we were all excited to meet and hear from Fred "hisself." But it was so much more than that.
Even the most grizzled Appleseed veteran can learn much from an AIBC. I doubt there is one of us who claims that he does not learn something new every time he hears the three strikes. In fact, many actively seek to hear the story from as many people and as many different perspectives as possible. Hearing from the originator of Appleseed how to run "an ideal Appleseed" is a learning experience not to be missed.
One of the true values of the AIBC is in that we are already pre-moistened sponges; No longer are we just trying to "drink from the fire hose," we are more able to soak in and digest what we are hearing. More info on the syllabus is still forthcoming.
Quote from: AuntieBellum on April 01, 2011, 11:22:31 PM
It appears that one of the fancy new Blue Hats made it's way atop someone's head over there in WV. It's good to see those new hats in action! O0
And a more deserving wearer is not be found anywhere. The Machine is the Godfather of WV Appleseed. He founded the first WV DAR-- the location where almost all our current instructors attended their first Appleseed. :bow: :bow:
Quote from: EZ3 on April 02, 2011, 04:56:41 PM
Sorry to be delinquent, Cooper. I was unable to stay for Sunday, and it looks like I missed all the fun stuff.
Hoping to see the IAAR soon, or if it is better not to post all the gory details, maybe Spanner could play courier? Please? :-[
My understanding is that an IAAR will appear soon, and my understanding of the "I"AAR's is that any and all significant things should be aired... Sort of like an ongoing "honesty light," the secret technique that will be Project Appleseed's salvation in the long run...
coop
Quote from: brickhouse on April 02, 2011, 06:46:25 PM
And a more deserving wearer is not be found anywhere. The Machine is the Godfather of WV Appleseed. He founded the first WV DAR-- the location where almost all our current instructors attended their first Appleseed. :bow: :bow:
The Machine... I didn't know this...
You are now one of my most revered, and I am deeply honored that I was blessed with interacting with you with respect to securing an appropriate venue for the "Salvation AIBC."
I did not question the "little inklings" that lead me to commit to the Mountaineer State as the pivotal locale that would be the eastern linchpin for the success of the Mission. No other event called out to me as having a need for intervention.
I'm glad I listened. Mission Accomplished, as far as I can tell.
HUZZAH!
Coop
Revised - Melded WV-AIBC POI bullet point notes
(from BrickHouse & Patent guy)
One key word for Project Appleseed--"Urgency" --This was Fred's central theme.
Saturday Discussions
What is the American Revolution?
--armed conflict starting at Lexington and Concord
--vision of how to live a life of liberty
--Liberty requires responsibility
--the external world's view of the "American Experiment"
Fred suggests the founders might answer this question by pointing to the constitution
During the Safety briefing and greeting frame the weekend by asking: The Four Questions
1. When and where was the Revolutionary War won?
2. When and where did the Revolutionary War break out?
3. Why did the professional British army turn tail and run after a two-minute encounter with a bunch of shopkeepers and farmers?
4. Who fired the first shots on Lexington green?
Major Appleseed Guidelines
1. Safety
2. Effectiveness[ 1 + 2 = "get the job done safely"]
3. Never forget the mission
4. Simplicity and Precision
5. Team work
-- All instructors should model "ideal student" behavior; center up quickly, pay attention to instructor speaking, no side conversations etc
6. Always learn--have a teachable attitude
7. TPI--Total Participant Involvement
8. Mentor; students, volunteers, other instructors
9. Master the time monkey
10. Teach them to fish
11. Framing--provide a scaffolding that all attendees can use to build their learning for the week-end
12. IAO; Improvise, adapt, overcome [Awesome movie, until the last ½ hour]
13. This program is a friend to all and an enemy to none
14. Train your replacement
15. Always build bridges; new contacts, new ranges
16. Every Appleseed should have a seventh step coordinator
-- Keep an eye open for attendees to with whom to follow-up
-- Follow up with ID'd individuals
17. Bring a new Appleseeder to each event
18. We don't have to live with problems in this program (propose a fix)
19. Seize every opportunity to advance Appleseed
General Considerations
-- IAO; volunteer students if need be
-- Student/ instructor ratio "is what it is" deal with it
-- Always be prepared to be the only instructor who shows up to an event
-- Be professional, project aura of professionalism
-- Discipline among instructors, and on the Line
-- IIT's must be advanced at each event (if possible and w/in reason)
-- Create a team among instructors
-- Test: "center up" means instructors become sheepdogs instantly
-- Mentor all instructors. Ask for feedback on mentor process and your part in it
-- Separate spouses/ siblings etc "I want you to be able to focus on the instruction...."
-- Ensure each shooter gets some one-on-one instruction
-- Center fire riles at right hand end of firing line (or at least the end)
-- Space on the line minimum 42 inches per shooter
-- Be aggressive in a nice way
Redcoat Target
• A unique target that answers the question "What is your maximum effective range"
• Hits on each silhouette--one may be luck, two may be coincidence, three just may be skill
• Provides baseline for progress over the week-end
"Heritage"--History you care about
• Again refer to the many forum discussions for full range of tips
• Use guideposts to ensure most salient points covered
• "History that you never learned in school"
• Emphasize risks to each person and "the choice" made
• 1st strike: here, list 4 questions, if not done before
• 2nd Strike: Answers 2 of 4 questions (3 & 4, @North Bridge)
• 3rd Strike: Heath and Circle of fire
Sunday Discussions
Becoming a better instructor
• Personal Goals
-- Check your ego/ Humility
-- Drain emotion
-- Always learning
-- Determined and persistent
• As a volunteer
-- Step up
-- Emotion, keep yours in check
Guiding Principals
• Beat the time monkey
• Help people find the event
• Make the sales pitch beforehand
• Have training plan for instructors
• Have a 7th step coordinator
• Have instructors bring someone to each A/S
Guiding principles for Redhats and IITs
• Be proactive
• Teach them to fish
• TPI
• Teach students to focus on the basics and what they are doing correctly (especially when a student has such large groups it is likely multiple things are wrong)
• Concentrate on providing simple/ precise instruction (KISS--keep it simple stupid)
• Explain by the book and return with a "one-word review"
• Chorus six steps often
The Ball & Dummy test for EGO:
See a post on the forum:
Q: Did you experience an emotion?
Thanks to both of you for the summary. Great work! :bow: