MN - File cabinent

[javaguy]

Alright Minnesotans,

I've taken the luxory of starting a multi-shoot flyer, including all Appleseeds in the surrounding states.

Please take a look at it.  Let me know if anything is off and/or missing.

I like it - am going to get a batch printed and spread out far and wide.  (Wonder how theyd look on  parchment-style paper..   

[AFTERMATH]

Be sure to get enough to spread all the way down to IL

[ItsanSKS]

Alright Minnesotans,

I've taken the luxory of starting a multi-shoot flyer, including all Appleseeds in the surrounding states.

Please take a look at it.  Let me know if anything is off and/or missing.

Do you have it in a format which can be edited?  I'd like to use this for FL/GA shoots (esp. the April 17,18 shoots).

[AFTERMATH]

Alright Minnesotans,

I've taken the luxory of starting a multi-shoot flyer, including all Appleseeds in the surrounding states.

Please take a look at it.  Let me know if anything is off and/or missing.

Do you have it in a format which can be edited?  I'd like to use this for FL/GA shoots (esp. the April 17,18 shoots).

PM sent!

[EEL]

SKS,
 Look at this thread    http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=3131.0

It has our last years flier as well as the "neighboring flier" attached to my post #7.  The shoot fliers are in "word" so you can modify to your hearts content.
There are also a bunch of handouts attached you can use at gun shows / shoots

Keep FLA rockin'  

EEL

Edit 12/30/09---------------------------------------------OR----------------------------------

Look at reply #9 here  http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=7534.0    to see our 2010 flier

[Whisker]

Keep a stack in your car... whenever you go anywhere... gas station, hardware store, ect ect ect... put one up. 

Good habit to get into. 

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Flyer updated.

[vmt193]

La Crosse, WI  June 26-27

[Whisker]

If we're doing WI, might as well do SD.

Sioux Falls, SD
May 15-16
July 24-25

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You all can't resist adding more work for me....
-DONE-

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They did it again....

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Stole this trifold from the Indiana folks.

I have edited it for Minnesota.

It's attached. 

Now that's dedication!
Whisker hosts our instructor meeting-say goodbye to him around 16:00.
After that he makes a mad-dash to Indiana, steals these tri-folds, edits them for our purposes, and gets them up on the forum to us by 21:30!

Let's get these going!

[Whisker]

I've sent a press release specific to our March 13-14 Appleseed in Henderson to:

The Henderson Independent
http://www.mnnews.com/newspapers/henderson.html
The LeSueur Herold
http://www.lesueurnews-herald.com/index.php
Belle Plaine Herald
http://www.belleplaineherald.com/
Saint Peter Herald
http://www.stpeterherald.com/index.php

Just so yall know. . .

[vmt193]

DOH! I was too slow. Now Winona is missing. 

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DOH! I was too slow. Now Winona is missing. 

It's not missing; it's right there.

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Individual Black and white flyers; April 17-18th weekend.

The one file is 4 pgs. 1 page per flyer.
That's a 4 4 1 deal!
I sure am generous!


Note: The Multi, and the MN flyer ARE current!
This just keeps getting better!

[edit: 3-21]--Added-Oakdale, MN

[colycat]

Nice flyers Alex   But, sorry to break it to you,  Spooner is not in MN   Unless the new state is to be Minwisinois

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Nice flyers Alex   But, sorry to break it to you,  Spooner is not in MN   Unless the new state is to be Minwisinois

MinwisinoisOta.
My intelligence anylists have revealed that I, in fact, am in closest proximity to this location.
Actually, when I run out of grain derivatives on a Sunday; I find myself resupplying about 20 clicks from there.
Coly, you should know better than to leave an outpost unoccupied, so close to Minnesota territory....

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Here is a short (135 word) press release designed for local newspaper/radio stations.  Release 2 weeks before local event.  

"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  

Revolutionary War Veterans Association To Host Local Appleseed Riflemen Clinic

CITY, STATE, COUNTY
MONTH, DAY, YEAR

The Revolutionary War Veterans Association (RWVA) will be hosting a weekend Appleseed marksmanship clinic on DATE at LOCATION.

An Appleseed event is designed to take ordinary rifle owners and turn them into Riflemen: people capable of hitting 20" targets from 500 meters with surplus equipment and open sights.  

Participants will also hear the little-known stories of April 19th, 1775 to reconnect with the mindset of the founding generation of Americans.  

Beginners and experts alike will find useful information in this family-friendly event.  

$70 for the weekend, $45 per day.  Women, persons under 21 and active duty military attend free.  

For more information or to preregister, visit www.Appleseedinfo.org.  

Contact:
NAME
APPLESEED POSITION
EMAIL
ADDRESS
PHONE #

###
"

If you send some of these out, make sure to post what you have done here so we don't overlap!

Kyle,

We should start a separate thread, devoted to press releases/submitted articles.
It'll keep the clutter down a bit.

Alex


By the way; we currently have 17 shoots on the schedule!
SEVENTEEN!!!
Can you believe it?  Look at how far we've come!
Minnesota came on board in 2008:  We had ONE shoot... 
The following year; we hit the Trail with FIVE...
Now, here we are. 
As we embark upon the beginning of this campaign; in the year Two-thousand Ten, Annos Domini; we have SEVENTEEN Appleseeds already on the schedule!
1-5-17-Infinity
See you this weekend!

Considering the fact that most my flyers are now obsolete....  I'd better get to work on them...

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Don't forget to have the flyers out this weekend!!!

I almost did.

[DeanC]

Found this on a local board. Private sale in Minnesota. http://www.mnguntalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=49&t=13541&p=154688

[sparks1]

Thanks for the heads up DeanC. I shot the guy a PM with an offer for both. Will see if he accepts. Would be some good "loaners" after the tech sites are installed.

Of course I will do a mag release and bolt catch modification. May also do a trigger mod, depending on the pull weight. Simple to cut that appx. weight from 7>8lbs to about 4lbs. Still nice and safe  for field use, but helps to not pull sights off the Redcoats.

[sparks1]

Appears I am too late...negotiations in place from a PM this morning on the 10/22. Confusing listing tho. He lists a Ruger 10/22 for $150.00 and 4 posts later he says a walnut 10/22 for $175.00/ To me it reads like 2 separate rifles. Made an offer for both, and he PM'd me saying only one for sale.

Oh well, not for lack of trying.

[DeanC]

I think he listed it at $175 then dropped the price when he had no takers.

[sparks1]

Went to my 22nd annual  shoot last weekend. I usually do bench shooting as do all the other guys. Stuff like eggs at 150yds and clay pigeons set in the gravel pit bank.
This year we had a steel plate 15"x10" at 150 yds hanging from a tripod. As the others set up their bench stuff, I got my mat out and did some position shooting from prone,sitting, and offhand. Using my AR carbine and iron sights I was hitting clay pigeons ( 100yds set in the dirt, not on the fly) from prone and was hitting with regularity. From offhand I was hitting the steel 6 to 7 times out of 10. I can use the practice, as I did not do as well as I thought I should.
 A couple of the younger fellas went "WOW, how do you do that?"  "One word, I said...Appleseed." Mostly the response was "Huh." But as I explained Fundamental marksmanship we teach at Appleseed they began to get it. As I demonstrated some of the SHF's and 6 points to firing the shot, I think I have some future Appleseeders.
 So some time in the near future I believe I will have a couple of them at a Mn. Appleseed. You know , I could have talked myself blue in the face about  Appleseed, but them seeing results from the marksmanship we teach meant alot more to them. I also offered them a Redcoat at 25m to try. They laughed when they saw it, 'cos ANYONE can hit all those at that range. From the prone NONE had all 3 in any but the 100yd target, and none in the 300,400 or the bucket shot. More incentive to come to an Appleseed, I said.
Now I'm goin' fishin for some shooters...

Later

[SamD]

Taking that Seventh Step 
Stay on 'em sparks, stay on 'em

SamD

[desertrat144]

Great job sparks! 

You might have to add some flyers to your shooting kit.

Tom

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Clay pigeon@100yrds=4moa
Steel plate 15"x10"@150yrds=10moa x 7moa....  Or a 30"x20" target at 300 yards.  Not bad for off-hand.

We have 10,000 lakes and how many fish?
When we have 10,000 Appleseeds; how many Appleseeders will we have?

Appleseed not only gives you a fish; it teaches you how to fish.

Good job Sparks!


Aftermath

[sparks1]

 I must admit to doing alot of bench shooting before attending an Appleseed last year. The fundamentals taught brought me around to the fact that I needed more of a challenge with shooting. This style shooting tests the man (gender unspecific!!) Bench tests the rifle, and I can do just so much load testing at the bench.

Hurray for Appleseed!!! Gives me a greater appreciation of my favorite sport AND took me into a deeper understanding of the sacrifices our founders gave so we can enjoy the liberty this great nation affords. Why else would millions of immigrants give up their home land and families to come here?

  Just finished my first read of Paul Reveres Ride. Alot more background given vs "the Minutemen" by Gavin. Facts were the same but I enjoyed the in depth history given in "the Ride". Going to let it sink in , and then reread it. (over and over)

[Trisha]

WI IBC right around the corner! IITs this is your chance to continue honing in on your instructor skills, move up a notch or 2. Instructors sign, up refresh yourself on the instruction. Lets get ourselves ready for the most active part of the whole year!

We will start friday at 6pm in the hopes of shooting KD out to 400 yards on sunday.

Now who's going? Chime in here!

Where: Bowler, WI JoeZ's cabin.

Date: June 18, 19, 20

Camping available:  Rural setting so primitive camping is available.  Bunking accommodations inside. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow and your personal items.

Hotels:  Plan on staying at the cabin; either camping outside or bunking inside.   

Directions:  Hwy 29 west (or east if coming from the west) to Hwy D (or J if coming from the west) and go north, it's the first driveway to the right north of the Hwy D and Hwy J intersection.

GPS:  44.846985, -88.975160  Copy and paste this in Google Maps and go to satellite. It points to the house.

Misc: This is a Pot Luck weekend so pick Dish(s) or item(s) that will be good to share.  Contact Brenda brendaz@zignego.com  to be sure we do not double up on items, or if you would like to know what to bring.

Bring a lawn chair to sit on, and a notebook and writing instruments.    Most of the classes will take place indoors.  However, be ready for a mock Appleseed outdoors.   Bring an updated Instructor Manual found here

http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=9374.msg80452#msg80452

This area has lots of wood ticks this time of year. Bring repellant and spray your feet and pants well.

For More Information Contact: Private Message to "Deacon" on the Appleseed forum, email deaconrwva@gmail.com or PM to "Colycat" phone 608-356-6476, or PM to "JoeZ" on the forum.

Registration Link:  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/685370963