Project Appleseed

Central Texas Pistol & Rifle Club ("CTRP")
384 Range Road, China Spring TX 76633
GPS Coordinates: Lat 31.691138, Long -97.283281
Click here for directions to the CTRP:  http://www.ctrpclub.org/map (http://www.ctrpclub.org/map)

Anyone who wears any color RWVA hat is invited to attend.
Anyone who might be interested in wearing one of those coveted RWVA hats is welcome to attend, but please PM me so we can discuss.

Attendance is strongly encouraged.  Aw, heck, let's just say attendance is mandatory.  ~~:)     If you are unable to attend, please PM me to work out alternate arrangements.   Also, if money, transportation or an angry spouse might get in the way of your attendance, let me know and we'll work it out. 

We are a huge state and, therefore, a large group!  This is your single, best opportunity to meet a large portion of the Texas cadre and talk, share stories, and learn from them.

I'm asking everyone to register on Eventbite. 
To Register, CLICK HERE: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/waco-tx-appleseed-instructor-boot-camp-january-13-15-2017-tickets-26259986326 (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/waco-tx-appleseed-instructor-boot-camp-january-13-15-2017-tickets-26259986326)


Times/Basic Agenda:
   Friday (optional) - Club will be open to attendees starting at 3 PM. 
                                      - Optional medical training course will take place from 6 PM to 8 PM.
                                      - No certifications will be given; rather, we'll be going over basic medical training
                                        covering situations you might encounter on the range. 

   Saturday - 8 AM until bed time (if you're arriving Saturday morning, please plan to arrive no later than 7:30 AM)
                           - State of the State address (we'll keep it quick and painless) POI and safety breakouts all day

    Sunday - 8 AM to 5 PM
                          - History/strikes, rifle familiarization, LibertySeeds, troubleshooting, KD

Meals: 
   Friday (optional) - dinner (simple stuff like cold cuts, chips and soda)
   Saturday - breakfast, lunch, dinner
   Sunday - breakfast, lunch
  All weekend - coffee, water, snacks
***While food, snacks, water and coffee will be provided, please feel free to bring your own if you have special dietary requirements.  Please - no alcoholic beverages!

Cost: $30 - (payable at the door) which includes $25 to cover meals, snacks and water for the weekend, and "range fee" of $5 for CTRP for the use of their bunkhouse/meeting hall.   


What is an IBC?
  An IBC is an intense, drinking-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.  Even (ESPECIALLY!) if it's been awhile since you've volunteered at an event.

This is NOT your Mama's IBC.  We've got ITB coming in all the way from the Great White North as a guest Senior Instructor to help us run logistics and, let's face it, he's just plain fun.  In case that's not enough for you, our very own Regional Coordinator, DrRichP will also be coming in to sign autographs, sample barbecue and generally help keep things moving smoothly. 
There will be no sitting on our duffs listening to the professor from Ferris Beuller's Day Off droning on and on for two days.    Instead, we're going to be doing a ton of hands-on learning during breakout sessions.   Read on…

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 2017.  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.

Shoot Bosses - You already know everything, right?   Great!  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 and relationships, and mentor.


Some logistical details:
-CTRP is in the process of finishing HAS FINISHED their awesome new meeting room! 
We will be in a brand spanking new building with very nice facilities!   ^:)^

We will be in the meeting room.  It seats 50 people, so we'll have plenty of room. 

Important Bunkhouse Announcement!

...There is no bunkhouse at the club :'(  ...only Zuul!

DON'T DESPAIR! Our Crack Team of TOP MEN are working on a plan.  TOP. MEN.  (and women!) >:D  ~~:)
As we've all been heard to say: Improvise, Adapt, Overcome!  O0
Bring sleeping bags, pillows and mats if you have them, we'll set up shop in the common area!

-Please plan to sleep at the club.  There will be 2 separate bunk rooms with 4 bunk beds in each room (for a total of 16  beds).  Bring either a sleeping bag or bed linens + pillow.    First 16 people to sign up get a bunk bed.  The rest will camp out in on the bunkroom floors or in the meeting room.  Primitive camping is available on-site, as well as a limited number of RV hookups - please PM me if you'd like to take advantage of either. 
We will also have a SHOWER available!  No excuse for being stinky!   %)

-There will be no shooting, but there will be rifle familiarization - AR15, M1 Garand, M1A, AK, 10/22, 597 and 795. 

What should you bring?  Well, in addition to your personal items for spending an overnight, please bring:
•   A teachable attitude. 
•   any teaching materials you normally bring to an AS
•   The instructor manual  (let me know if you need a copy)
•   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

How should you prepare?

Blue Hats:
•   Read "Paul Revere's Ride"
•   Read the current Applecore Manual
•   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
•   Browse the current Instructor Manual, especially if you're planning to participate in the breakouts

Orange Hats:
•   Read "Paul Revere's Ride"
•   Read the current Instructor Manual
•   Read Fred's Guideposts
•   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
•   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

Shoot Bosses:
•   Be ready to discuss all aspects of the history - prelims, strikes, DOMs, etc
•   Read the current Instructor Manual
•   Read the current Shoot Boss Manual
•   You will likely be a squad leader for the breakouts - PMs with details will be forthcoming
•   ...I don't even need to mention the cheat sheet, right?     :cool2:

Doorkicker and I will be there!  ..:..

...there's no spot on the eventbrite signing for your forum name, and we share the same first and last names....
Anyway, we're both signed up!  See y'all there O0

Great!  Glad we'll see you both there (and, being among the first, you two get dibs on the bunk beds!)

I hear you about the forum names - I debated about signing up as "Weezer Kaufman".   ;D

Woo hoo!   Not 24 hours in and we've got SIX people in bunk beds already!   

I think we may have our first BORDER RAIDER signed up, too!   ^:)^  Possibly someone from Kansas.   :cool2:

If you all don't mind, post here once you've signed up and tell us your name so that we can connect screen names with real names (or PM me that info if you're part of the Witness Protection Program).   O0   

Quote from: Weezer on June 27, 2016, 09:42:53 PM
Woo hoo!   Not 24 hours in and we've got SIX people in bunk beds already!   

I think we may have our first BORDER RAIDER signed up, too!   ^:)^  Possibly someone from Kansas.   :cool2:

If you all don't mind, post here once you've signed up and tell us your name so that we can connect screen names with real names (or PM me that info if you're part of the Witness Protection Program).   O0

Signed up already. And the guy from Kansas is an Orange Hat I picked up in Midland in April. He's been helping the OK & KS crews. Good guy - talked to him yesterday.

Dr Rich is already signed up. Huzzah. ITB said he'd be there too.

Great!  What's his screen name so we can pester him?

As for ITB, he HAS to be there.  He's in charge of logistics!   **)

Quote from: Weezer on June 29, 2016, 02:51:10 PM
Great!  What's his screen name so we can pester him?

As for ITB, he HAS to be there.  He's in charge of logistics!   **)

Rob goes by kansashwy1 - and yeah ITB better be there. He always has a good stash of fancy cigars.

I just signed up.

I don't need to sleep in the bunkhouse - I can sleep in my van by the river.  :cool2:

Quote from: Sir Not Appearing In This Film on June 29, 2016, 07:33:54 PM
I just signed up.

I don't need to sleep in the bunkhouse - I can sleep in my van by the river.  :cool2:

HA!   I don't think so, Chris Farley.   We're putting you in the bunkhouse so that we can take pictures of you sleeping and post them on every available social media platform...along with your name, address and phone number.     **)

Quote from: Weezer on June 29, 2016, 07:47:15 PM

Quote from: Sir Not Appearing In This Film on June 29, 2016, 07:33:54 PM
I just signed up.

I don't need to sleep in the bunkhouse - I can sleep in my van by the river.  :cool2:

HA!   I don't think so, Chris Farley.   We're putting you in the bunkhouse so that we can take pictures of you sleeping and post them on every available social media platform...along with your name, address and phone number.     **)

So what you are saying is "keep the beard disguise".  %)

And you are assuming I actually sleep there (insert maniacal laughter...) **)

I'll be there.

I reckon ill make a weekend of it as well.

Just registered, looking forward to it!

I'm happy to camp in a tent, don't need a bunk

This is awesome!   We already have SIXTEEN people signed up (but still 2 bunks left because we have an RV and a tent sleeper coming).   

We are going to have a blast!   After the sessions each day, we can stay up late telling ghost stories, painting each other's toenails, taking hula dance lessons, playing Dream Date...

Wait...guys do those things at slumber parties, right?   ???

I just signed up.

Anybody needing a ride from the general Austin area can contact me.

So many folks to meet!

Looks like four of us are coming from the real Great White North for this event!

It is going to be one heck of a drive but I am looking forward to it!

Quote from: Redcoat72 on August 07, 2016, 08:34:21 PM
Looks like four of us are coming from the real Great White North for this event!

It is going to be one heck of a drive but I am looking forward to it!

You guys are driving?   Whoa.  You officially get the award for Most Dedicated AppleMapleseeders.   :bow:

Of course, our winter weather is worth driving for.  You all will likely be in shorts and tank tops while we run around in sweatshirts and mittens.   It's downright frigid here in January - heck, the temps might hit the freezing mark at night if we're lucky!   ;D

I'm looking forward to meeting my Texas brothers and sisters. Ok, let's be honest, I'm coming for the BBQ. Dry rub I hope.
If a bunk is still open, I want it; if not, as a former Marine, I can sleep in a frozen mud puddle.

Quote from: wizard on August 08, 2016, 07:46:33 PM
I'm looking forward to meeting my Texas brothers and sisters. Ok, let's be honest, I'm coming for the BBQ. Dry rub I hope.
If a bunk is still open, I want it; if not, as a former Marine, I can sleep in a frozen mud puddle.

1.  Dry rub.  Duly noted.
2.  Frozen mud puddle?   That may be hard to come by.  Would a regular (albeit cold) one do?   We can toss in a scorpion if you'd like.   ;D

Scorpions taste like almonds, and not an injury I've had to address in Michigan. I'll add them and snakes to the menu, and the list of possible problems we may encounter as instructors. Looking forward to the event.

Texas in January or Ontario in January, easiest decision EVER! It is going to be a blast and looking forward to meeting y'all (see what I did there?). More skills, new friends and the best marksmanship program out there! Good times, eh!

I just signed up. Its been 4 years since my last IBC. I plan on camping in a tent.

Quote from: NSCgrl on August 20, 2016, 09:44:17 AM
Texas in January or Ontario in January, easiest decision EVER! It is going to be a blast and looking forward to meeting y'all (see what I did there?). More skills, new friends and the best marksmanship program out there! Good times, eh!

Awesome!  We can't wait to welcome you to Texas and show you what good BBQ is all aboot (see what I did there?).  **)       I have a feeling that by the end of the weekend, you'll be peppering your sentences with y'all and I'll end each one of mine with "eh".     ;D

Quote from: TimBeatty on August 20, 2016, 05:19:57 PM
I just signed up. Its been 4 years since my last IBC. I plan on camping in a tent.

TIM!  You're ALIVE!   ^:)^   Great to hear from you - and glad to hear you and your tent will join us next year.   Now, are you going to pitch that outside or are you going to set up camp right in the middle of the bunkhouse, complete with campfire and rainfly?    **)

Quote from: TimBeatty on August 20, 2016, 05:19:57 PM
I just signed up. Its been 4 years since my last IBC. I plan on camping in a tent.

I remember that one. Good times.

"What Steve MEANT TO SAY was..."

is it January yet?

Quote from: jla1911a1 on August 28, 2016, 10:31:14 PM
is it January yet?

Nope.  Go back to sleep - we'll wake you up in time to ring in the new year.   ;D

WAIT...GET UP!  Don't you have some chiggers to napalm before this weekend's event?  **) 

charley Yankee and I will be coming down from Ohio we will be getting a hotel.

Little Buddy - you guys got the last tickets available.    We are now SOLD OUT! 

Woo hoo!  ^:)^ ^:)^ ^:)^

Wow - it's gonna be a packed house. Been years since we've had this manner instructors in one place here in Texas.

Oooh, yeah.   Thirty of your favorite instructors together in one place.   It's going to be AWESOME!   

Quote from: scuzzy on September 01, 2016, 11:50:58 AM
Wow - it's gonna be a packed house. Been years since we've had this manner instructors in one place here in Texas.

Quote from: Weezer on August 28, 2016, 11:46:55 PM

WAIT...GET UP!  Don't you have some chiggers to napalm before this weekend's event?  **)

TT92 has access to a flamethrower just right for chiggers. True story...

(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/922/Qgil6p.jpg) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmQgil6pj)

SNAitF, do what you need to do.   Meanwhile, I'll cover my eyes and pretend I have no idea what you turkeys are up to.   **)

Will there be some one to sew patches on our vest jackets? There was some one in Michigan at their IBC. Just wanted to know if we should bring our patches and jackets or not.

Thank you


Little Buddy

No, we won't have anyone present to sew patches or embroider hats/shirts.    We don't have anyone local who can do that and even if we did, there wouldn't be room to set up an embroidery/sewing space like there was in Michigan. 

I could superglue them for you, though... ;D

Quote from: little buddy on September 04, 2016, 08:47:33 PM
Will there be some one to sew patches on our vest jackets? There was some one in Michigan at their IBC. Just wanted to know if we should bring our patches and jackets or not.

Thank you


Little Buddy

Would love to attend. If there are any openings that come up please let me know. I will be there at a moments notice. I am an orange hat from the Fredericksburg shoot. As you know we lost our range and I would like to get active again. If I can get that Red Hat I have found a range in Kerrville that I can start up a shoot at. Miss this Organization.

I'm sending you a PM right now.   We'll boot Dr. Rich out if we have to in order to make room.   ;D

Oh, wait.   He saw that, didn't he?  :slap:   **)

Quote from: rbwatson on September 14, 2016, 08:02:00 AM
Would love to attend. If there are any openings that come up please let me know. I will be there at a moments notice. I am an orange hat from the Fredericksburg shoot. As you know we lost our range and I would like to get active again. If I can get that Red Hat I have found a range in Kerrville that I can start up a shoot at. Miss this Organization.

Quote from: Weezer on September 14, 2016, 04:54:41 PM
I'm sending you a PM right now.   We'll boot Dr. Rich out if we have to in order to make room.   ;D

They could share a bunk. lol.

rb is a good guy. gotta get him in.

What was that, Scuzz?   You want to share a bunk with rb?    **)   

rbwatson - look for that PM I sent you.    ;)    Don't you worry - my policy is No Texan Left Behind.   O0

Quote from: scuzzy on September 14, 2016, 05:43:55 PM

Quote from: Weezer on September 14, 2016, 04:54:41 PM
I'm sending you a PM right now.   We'll boot Dr. Rich out if we have to in order to make room.   ;D

They could share a bunk. lol.

rb is a good guy. gotta get him in.

I just found out we may have people signed up for this who have never attended an Appleseed. We also have a few Orange hats that want so sign up and its sold out.

Tim -- I am fairly certain that this comment "we may have people signed up for this who have never attended an Appleseed" is 100% false.  Do you have a list of attendees?  If so, which of them has not been to an AS event? 

To the best of my knowledge, everybody coming to the Instructor Boot Camp is (as the name might suggest) an Instructor or Instructor in Training.  There are some new Orange hats that you or others may not know, but there is not a participant that I am aware of who is not at least an Orange Hat who has shot a 210 or better at an AS event.

If additional Orange Hats want to come, please provide their names and Ghostring or Weezer will get in touch with them and try to accommodate.  Or, they can feel free to contact Ghostring or Weezer directly.

I know of 1 person that told me he signed up. Thats why I just wanted someone to look at the list.

I have the entire list.    Each person on it either wears an Appleseed hat or will very soon.   There are no participants who have never attended an Appleseed.   

More tickets have been opened up tonight!  ^:)^  We had to hold off until we knew for sure that we had enough space to seat people - this was not just based on sleeping arrangements.   (By the way, there was a waitlist enacted but we had nobody on it.)   The good news is that those who need a ticket can now get one.   

If these tickets sell out and you still don't have one, PLEASE put yourself on the waitlist and contact either Ghostring or me.   If you talk to someone who wants a ticket but didn't get one, direct them to do the same.   O0

Quote from: Weezer on October 06, 2016, 09:46:59 PM

If these tickets sell out and you still don't have one, PLEASE put yourself on the waitlist and contact either Ghostring or me.   If you talk to someone who wants a ticket but didn't get one, direct them to do the same.   O0

Anybody serious about helping in 2017 we'll get you in.

If it gets too crowded you can share a bunk with NJ, SNAITF, or Gunner.

Quote from: scuzzy on October 06, 2016, 11:08:39 PM

Quote from: Weezer on October 06, 2016, 09:46:59 PM

If these tickets sell out and you still don't have one, PLEASE put yourself on the waitlist and contact either Ghostring or me.   If you talk to someone who wants a ticket but didn't get one, direct them to do the same.   O0

Anybody serious about helping in 2017 we'll get you in.

If it gets too crowded you can share a bunk with NJ, SNAITF, or Gunner.

Fair warning:   NJ sleeps in the buff.   ;D

Weezer, are Blue Hats welcome at the IBC?

Hi,

Any red hat or above that needs a move to a hotel to accommodate orange hats should contact me. I am more than willing to make whatever allowances we need to make sure the orange hats who need to attend are accommodated.

In Liberty,

Dr Rich P
AOC Member, Chief Regional Coordinator
Project Appleseed
drrichp@projectappleseed.net
Cell       224.338.5330
Home Office      224.338.8642

Steck - see below for all the information about the IBC (it's the first post on this thread) but in short, hats of any color are welcome.  O0

http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=48898.0

IMPORTANT BUNKHOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT!

... There is no bunkhouse at the club  :'(

DON'T DESPAIR!  We've got TOP MEN working on the problem.  TOP. MEN. (and Women!)  >:D ~~:)
Bring a sleeping bag, pillow and mat, and we'll sack out in the common room!  It has a fireplace!
...Does anyone else smell s'mores?  ::)

You can PM me if this significantly changes your plans, otherwise let's all Adapt, Improvise, Overcome, right?  O0

Hey, this is GREAT news!   Now I don't have to shoehorn myself into NJ's twin bed!    ^:)^

Oh, I'm picturing us all snuggling together and telling DOM stories in front of the fire each evening.  *dreamy sigh*   

Quote from: Weezer on October 20, 2016, 06:06:21 PM
Hey, this is GREAT news!   Now I don't have to shoehorn myself into NJ's twin bed!    ^:)^

Yup - I hear that. Myself - I think I'm going to find somewhere and pitch tent so I don't have to hear over 30 instructors snoring.  **)

Actually - I claim dibs on the office I always sleep in at the range.  ;D

Yeah, I'm thinking hotel right about now  O0.

Weezer, the funny Canadians will need an invite. Is it possible for you to do one for us? Montreal Shooter, Redcoat72, Rickster and .50calgrl.

You should have all our names, addresses and emails but if not I can coordinate and send to you.

Thanks,

Kelly (aka .50calgrl)

ps. We are starting a list of "what to bring that you all can not get down there". Any requests? And do not say a moose... They do not fit in the back seat

Hey Kelly,

Stupid question:  Do you need the LOI if you're not bringing rifles?   Or is this something all our Canadian friends will need, regardless,  in order to join us?     Let me know and we'll get it done.   O0

Also, um, would a side of moose fit in the back seat?   How about just a drumstick?    ;D

"A moose once bit my sister..."

Couldn't resist.  >:D

Quote from: Sir Not Appearing In This Film on December 06, 2016, 11:22:48 AM
"A moose once bit my sister..."

No realli! She was Karving her initials on the møøse with the sharpened end of an interspace tøøthbrush given her by Svenge...

Quote from: Weezer on December 06, 2016, 02:48:17 PM

Quote from: Sir Not Appearing In This Film on December 06, 2016, 11:22:48 AM
"A moose once bit my sister..."

No realli! She was Karving her initials on the møøse with the sharpened end of an interspace tøøthbrush given her by Svenge...

Man - bring me a bottle of whatever you two are drinking.

And by the way - I bet you could get a big ol' moose backstrap in a cooler to bring to Texas.

Quote from: scuzzy on December 06, 2016, 03:49:34 PM

Man - bring me a bottle of whatever you two are drinking.

We apologize for the fault in the subtitles.   Those responsible have been sacked.


**)   (We're doing lines from Monty Python and the Holy Grail - no drinking involved, promise!) 

We do not need LOI if we are not bringing firearms but if we do it makes it easier, especially if there is a last minute decision to. I know Redcoat 72 volunteered to bring a few (10/22, ACR, etc) and I am able to as well. It also makes it easier at the border when they ask what we are doing (even without guns).

And you people have no idea how big a moose is. :P

Looking forward to seeing you all. We will make sure to bring some things at are definitely Canadian.

Mr Smith and I signed up a few months ago, and have already made arrangements with Gunner got a spot to park our camper and plug in, and Scuzzy had already signed us rifles to bring along. Anything else I should know?

Quote from: Mrs. Smith on December 14, 2016, 12:36:48 PM
Mr Smith and I signed up a few months ago, and have already made arrangements with Gunner got a spot to park our camper and plug in, and Scuzzy had already signed us rifles to bring along. Anything else I should know?

I can't think of anything else other than be ready to get some good instruction for some really good instructors.

Maybe bring a notepad and an open mind.

Signed up and looking forward to it

 Going to need a change of plans for myself. My motorhome is going to be repaired during that time. So I'll be staying in a hotel. I'm too old and creaky to sleep on the floor.

I'm camping.  If the weather is cold its going to be a tent, a heater and an air mattress.  If its nice out I'll be sleeping in a hammock (love my hammock).

I just got a hammock tent, complete with bug netting.  Looking forward to trying it out if the weather is temperate.  Otherwise, going with my standard:  Mattress and sleeping bag in the back of my SUV.

Quote from: scuzzy on December 06, 2016, 03:49:34 PM

Quote from: Weezer on December 06, 2016, 02:48:17 PM

Quote from: Sir Not Appearing In This Film on December 06, 2016, 11:22:48 AM
"A moose once bit my sister..."

No realli! She was Karving her initials on the møøse with the sharpened end of an interspace tøøthbrush given her by Svenge...

Man - bring me a bottle of whatever you two are drinking.

And by the way - I bet you could get a big ol' moose backstrap in a cooler to bring to Texas.

backstrap???  How did I miss THIS post???? where backstrap???  I know I'm getting caught up pretty late, here, but such is the story of my life.  Mr Smith and I are IIT0s, so you guys are stuck with us.  Also, we've been so busy with other stuff, too, that we're now officially cramming for the event in terms of study time.  (we do a TON of extracurricular stuff, sooo... always on the jagged edge.)  Anywho, Diane and Clay Cherry (no idea what their forum names are) are coming, and wanting to do the hotel thing.  The only things listed on the interwebs are a solid half an hour away. Can Scuzzy or Gunner or Weezer or one of ya'll familiar with China Spring recommend a clean mom and pop place that's closer?  Thanks!!

The best rates I've found are in Waco, which is about 16 miles away. 
Looks like you can get two nights at about $100 at the Super 8 near Baylor, and also at the Motel 6 Bellmead according to hotels.com
It normally takes me about 20 minutes to drive to the range from the Super 8.

I don't know if you can get anything closer, really, but Gunner01 may know.

Quote from: Mrs. Smith on January 05, 2017, 05:39:40 PM
backstrap???  How did I miss THIS post???? where backstrap???  I know I'm getting caught up pretty late, here, but such is the story of my life.  Mr Smith and I are IIT0s, so you guys are stuck with us.  Also, we've been so busy with other stuff, too, that we're now officially cramming for the event in terms of study time.  (we do a TON of extracurricular stuff, sooo... always on the jagged edge.)  Anywho, Diane and Clay Cherry (no idea what their forum names are) are coming, and wanting to do the hotel thing.  The only things listed on the interwebs are a solid half an hour away. Can Scuzzy or Gunner or Weezer or one of ya'll familiar with China Spring recommend a clean mom and pop place that's closer?  Thanks!!

I'm staying at Americas Best Value Inn, 4201 Franklin Ave. It's about a half-hour drive as well.

Ladies and Gentlemen!

We're ONE WEEK away from the WORLD FAMOUS Texas IBC ^:)^
... and I wanted to post the schedule and some more information for y'all!  O0

Some notes:
1. Please plan to be at the range ALL DAY -- that means working lunches!
2. Bring your instructor manual, Paul Revere's Ride, and any teaching aids that you use for your presentations!

Meals:
Coffee, Bottled Water and Hot water will be available at basically all times.  We have Hot Cocoa mix, too!

Friday: Some cold cuts, chips, potato salad.  Light meal.

Breakfast(s): We're having a mostly cold breakfast (fruit/yogurt/cereals/donuts/bagels) both days.  Oatmeal (instant) will be available, with Orange and Grape Juice to drink.
Lunch(s): We'll have sandwich platters on Saturday w/potato salad, chips, Iced Tea.  Pizza, iced tea and leftovers for lunch on Sunday.
Dinner: Saturday's big dinner will be Texas Chili w/fixin's (Frito's, shredded cheese, chopped onions, beans), potato salad, Iced Tea and Pecan Pie w/Blue Bell vanilla ice cream for dessert!
** BE SURE TO BRING HOT SAUCE!  We'll have some, of course, but I know there are some serious Hot Heads among us!!! **

The schedule is as follows.  Bold activities are Breakout sessions, where IIT groups will participate and demonstrate activities for our Instructor cadre.

      Friday                  
6:00 PM   9:00 PM   Medical training class (optional)
            
      Saturday      
7:00 AM   8:00 AM **BREAKFAST**
8:00 AM   8:30 AM   Intros - name, location, what you want to get out of the IBC, entry survey
8:30 AM   8:40 AM   Basic instructing points/roles and expecations at an Appleseed
8:40 AM   9:20 AM   Safety Briefing
9:20 AM   9:35 AM   Effective storytelling
9:35 AM   9:50 AM   Break
9:50 AM   10:35 AM   First Strike
10:35 AM   10:50 AM   Effective POI presentation techniques - Dos and Don'ts
10:50 AM   11:50 AM   Prone
11:50 AM   12:20 PM   Lunch / IMC Demo
12:20 PM   1:05 PM   IMC
1:05 PM   1:50 PM   Six Steps
1:50 PM   2:50 PM   NPOA
2:50 PM   3:20 PM   Second Strike
3:20 PM   3:40 PM   Break (and bring in/uncase rifles)
3:40 PM   5:10 PM   Rifle familiarization
**DINNER AROUND THIS TIME **
5:10 PM   "Later"   Rifle familiarization  continues through dinner, extracurriculars?      
            
      Sunday      
7:00 AM   8:00 AM **BREAKFAST**
8:00 AM   8:30 AM   Forum/TIPS/signing up/Roles at an Appleseed
8:30 AM   9:00 AM   Standing
9:00 AM   10:20 AM   Seated/Kneeling
10:20 AM   10:30 AM   Break
10:30 AM   11:00 AM   Third Strike
11:00 AM   12:00 PM   Troubleshooting/Diagnosing shooter errors  - Stages A and B
12:00 PM   12:30 PM   Lunch
12:30 PM   1:00 PM   KD
1:00 PM   1:20 PM   State of the State
1:20 PM   1:30 PM   Break
1:30 PM   2:00 PM   DOMs
2:00 PM   2:20 PM   Talking Targets/Rifleman's Dance/Rifleman's Cadence
2:20 PM   2:50 PM   Closing comments/discussion/exit survey

We should be done by 3pm, Sunday. 
Instructors (Red Hat and above) will meet briefly from 3PM to 3:30PM Sunday for debrief.
The weather seems mild (60-70's) for that weekend, but there may be showers.  Keep an eye on the forecast!  We should be inside or covered *most* of the time!

See you there!!!  :))

Ghostring (Jim)

 ;D O0 ^-^  Does anyone else feel like its almost Christmas?  I'm really excited for this weekend

Quote from: TxRebel on January 11, 2017, 02:11:30 PM
;D O0 ^-^  Does anyone else feel like its almost Christmas?  I'm really excited for this weekend

:)

The Canadians are at the Arkansas state line.... We are getting close! See you all tomorrow!

Quote from: .50calgrl on January 12, 2017, 07:25:08 PM
The Canadians are at the Arkansas state line.... We are getting close! See you all tomorrow!

Almost time! Looking forward to meeting all yall.

Quote from: .50calgrl on January 12, 2017, 07:25:08 PM
The Canadians are at the Arkansas state line.... We are getting close! See you all tomorrow!

Might have saved a few miles going to the IBC in Lansing, MI February 24-26.

Maybe, but then again Texas Chili is worth traveling for!  :cool2:

Quote from: Superheat on January 13, 2017, 08:58:30 AM

Quote from: .50calgrl on January 12, 2017, 07:25:08 PM
The Canadians are at the Arkansas state line.... We are getting close! See you all tomorrow!

Might have saved a few miles going to the IBC in Lansing, MI February 24-26.

They will be here for that one as well :)

Quote from: Superheat on January 13, 2017, 08:58:30 AM

Quote from: .50calgrl on January 12, 2017, 07:25:08 PM
The Canadians are at the Arkansas state line.... We are getting close! See you all tomorrow!

Might have saved a few miles going to the IBC in Lansing, MI February 24-26.

I'm a member of the range, and can help open the gate for people.  I plan on arriving about 2:30-ish.

Call or text me at 214-284-3970

I have new sights on my AR-15 I need to zero in, and I'm bringing my M1A just for fun.  The range is open to guests for a $10 range fee and a member to act as sponsor; as the attendees are all fine upstanding Appleseed people I would be willing to act as the sponsor if anyone wants to join in a little trigger time.  :~

As requested, I am bringing some hot sauce for the chili night.  It's a little bottle.  With a skull.  That should tell you something.  I'm willing to share, but a little dab'll do ya.  >:D

Almost time!

-Jason Carr
AF5US

Almost there!! Got held up on highway 22 where some poor guy lost his load of feed corn all over the road, but we'll be there in about 40 minutes  ^:)^

I love you guys. You're the best.

It was good the meet all of you. Serious.

Great IBC! Thanks to all for being there!

That was a fine IBC. Pictures taken with my camera on Sunday.

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SNAiTF!   I didn't know you had a twin!   

we had the BEST TIME!!!  Weezer, I was so sad that you couldn't come, but we still had a blast.  I was just a genuine pleasure to meet everyone and I can't imagine a better way to start our training  ^:)^ :1luvu

Hello Texas,

Instructor credentials are now available for printing.  This feature is located TIPS> My Info   -  check bottom left corner of Instructor Contact Information page for "Instructor Credentials".

A wallet size card can be printed from page 1 and a credential certificate from page 2.

Paul

Quote from: Mrs. Smith on January 16, 2017, 11:02:53 PM
we had the BEST TIME!!!  Weezer, I was so sad that you couldn't come, but we still had a blast.  I was just a genuine pleasure to meet everyone and I can't imagine a better way to start our training  ^:)^ :1luvu

It sounds like you all had a great time!  I'm sorry I didn't get to see you.  NJ said he had a great time...and he keeps putting cones up in the driveway and asking me to maneuver through them in the grocery-getter while he stands in the garage with a stopwatch.   You wouldn't know anything about that, would you?   ;D

Quote from: Weezer on January 17, 2017, 09:36:12 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Smith on January 16, 2017, 11:02:53 PM
we had the BEST TIME!!!  Weezer, I was so sad that you couldn't come, but we still had a blast.  I was just a genuine pleasure to meet everyone and I can't imagine a better way to start our training  ^:)^ :1luvu

It sounds like you all had a great time!  I'm sorry I didn't get to see you.  NJ said he had a great time...and he keeps putting cones up in the driveway and asking me to maneuver through them in the grocery-getter while he stands in the garage with a stopwatch.   You wouldn't know anything about that, would you?   ;D

@)  @)  @)  @)

Nope. Not a clue.

So how are your times?   >:D

Quote from: Weezer on January 17, 2017, 09:36:12 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Smith on January 16, 2017, 11:02:53 PM
we had the BEST TIME!!!  Weezer, I was so sad that you couldn't come, but we still had a blast.  I was just a genuine pleasure to meet everyone and I can't imagine a better way to start our training  ^:)^ :1luvu

It sounds like you all had a great time!  I'm sorry I didn't get to see you.  NJ said he had a great time...and he keeps putting cones up in the driveway and asking me to maneuver through them in the grocery-getter while he stands in the garage with a stopwatch.   You wouldn't know anything about that, would you?   ;D

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We are leaving Texas today. Thank you everyone for being amazing hosts and we must say that Texas is beautiful.

The IBC was excellent, like our participants we were drinking from the fire hose.

We are going to spend the three days that it will take to get back to Canada discussing implementation of Mapleseed. The IBC will be a tremendous help. Remember, you are all welcome to join us for a Mapleseed up in the great white north.

Wizard and ITB, we will see you next month at the Michigan IBC.

And Ghostring, thanks for making me the newest Orange Hat!

Have a safe trip back home and best of luck on Mapleseed!

Texas, as incredibly marvelous as she is, will be a little less so when y'all go ...

Oh, and thanks for reminding me of something important I had to do today!  :P

Man, that Texas logo is sweet.  Where'd you get that?   ;)

Quote from: Weezer on January 16, 2017, 06:51:46 PM
SNAiTF!   I didn't know you had a twin!   

Watchu talkin' 'bout? He's way more handsome. WAY MORE.

So coming to work this morning it was -20C (or -4 degrees for all of you south of the 49th). I must say Texas living is looking pretty good right now...

.50calgrl

We suffer along.

Quote from: floydf on January 30, 2017, 05:21:30 PM
We suffer along.

**) **) **) **)

Yes.  It is miserable here right now.   I put on a sweatshirt to take out the trash tonight.  I swear the temperature plummeted to 65 or so once the sun went down. 

Quote from: Weezer on January 31, 2017, 11:23:11 PMYes.  It is miserable here right now.   I put on a sweatshirt to take out the trash tonight.  I swear the temperature plummeted to 65 or so once the sun went down.

That's 18 degrees to our northern compadres.

I actually had to put on shoes to go out on the back porch this morning. Sheer torture!   >:D

While at the IBC I got a nice laminated two sided page with the map of battle road on one side and line commands along with safety rules, 6 steps etc etc on the other side.  Anyone have that on digital format by chance?  I would love a digital copy to plagiarize.  thanks

Here it is

Thank you sir