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Started by franklinfarmer, September 06, 2010, 01:44:49 PM

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franklinfarmer

September 06, 2010, 01:44:49 PM

Saturday October 9 is open range day at the West Georgia Youth Range.  This is an event, as I understand it, put on by the county government who donated the land to the range, and it gives a chance for the government to advertise the range and have an open day for all residents---in some measure justifying the donation to the WGYR association.  There will be some sort of concessions operating and a "turkey shoot" (I'm not exactly sure what that means, but I guess I'll find out).  In any case, we have been offered a pistol pit for our use to advertise Appleseed, set up a demo, or whatever else we would like to do to promote the range and Appleseed. 

Note:  There is a regular Appleseed scheduled for the previous weekend October 2-3. 

Any ideas and participation would be welcomed.

FF
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PHenry

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September 06, 2010, 02:35:51 PM
Speaking of "FF", old FunFaler used to say, opportunity missed is opportunity lost.  :o :o

Got any pretty girl Appleseeders up thar? Nothing like a pretty girl to draw attention to your display. Another good attention gitter is a fine, American-made rifle, such as a pretty Garand or even a tarted up 1022.

Go get 'um GA!
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jmdavis

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September 06, 2010, 02:52:41 PM
Usually at an organized event a Turkey shoot is a fundraiser where you sign up, pay a fee and fire one shot with a shotgun (using the provided ammunition) at a 5x5 card with X across it. All that I have seen are shot at 35 yards (+-)The winner wins a Turkey or a portion of the entry fees or whatever us being shot for that round It's a fun way to socialize and shoot in a fairly low pressure environment. It's also usually a good fundraiser if you have enough people.

Good luck.
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Fred

#3
September 06, 2010, 03:55:01 PM

    So, you set up a target line with some Redcoats, and offer them a chance to shoot one for a $1 donation (to pay for ammo) - maybe let the kids and women shoot free - if so, make the donation $2 - and have a donation jug out with plenty of flyers.

    This could be a lot of fun - for you, and for the attendees. In between, maybe you can post times for a brief story-telling - if there's not a noisy range right next door.

    Lots of possibitities, here...
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jajjie123

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January 22, 2011, 03:29:52 AM
I got to know this news from one of my friend. This is a good opportunity for me as I was thinking of donating some amount and now I can go with it. Do I have to fulfill some legal formalities before donating? My friend is also interested in this and may be we both donate as much as we can.

PHenry

#5
January 24, 2011, 01:21:27 PM
jajjie123,
Many, many thanks for your kind offer!
I am not aware of any legal issues. A simple check made out to RWVA and sent to addy below orta do it. Our official RWVA accountant is none other than Master Instructor "Believer". If you send him a PM, I am sure he would know any details I am unaware of.

RWVA - IRP
P.O. Box 965
Morehead, KY 40351

Again, Many thanks,
PHenry
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