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AAR Montpelier, VA 11-12 June 2011

Started by jmdavis, June 13, 2011, 10:03:10 AM

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jmdavis

June 13, 2011, 10:03:10 AM
This is mostly a place holder. More of my report will follow but all should feel free to add their own thoughts to this topic.

I want to congratulate our new Riflemen/women.

Zack: 22X
Adam: 227, 244, 240
Steven: 230
Shirin: 213
Art: 211,213

In addition, Becca and Dustin were both in the 200's this weekend and I believe that their next time at an Appleseed will put them over 210 as well.

Twenty nine Shooters for the weekend.

"If a man does his best, what else is there?"  - General George S. Patton Jr

  ...We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
  For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
  Shall be my brother...-Shakespeare, Henry V
 

"There's a great deal of talk about loyalty from the bottom to the top. Loyalty from the top down is even more necessary and is much less prevalent. One of the most frequently noted characteristics of great men who have remained great is loyalty to their subordinates."
- General George S. Patton, Jr

"Your body can't go where your mind hasn't been."
- Alex Arrieta 1995 NTI Winner

S_Two

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June 14, 2011, 01:24:03 AM
We wanted to say "Thanks" to the hard-working & enthusiastic volunteers who put on this first-rate Appleseed event.   Brian, Tim, James, Rick, and Mr. Davis ... you all did a great job, thank you so much for all of your coaching and good counsel!

This Appleseed was held on the spacious grounds of the private Cavalier Rifle and Pistol Club, in a distant suburb of Richmond, Virginia. It is a marvelous facility, with many ranges, long covered firing lines, club houses, and a lake. Several club members stopped by during the Appleseed, and all were friendly and helpful.  Club officer Ed stopped by at the end of the second day, and spoke a few words about the history and charter of his organization. To all of the Club Members: Please accept our thanks for being such gracious and accommodating hosts, and for opening up your range for this Appleseed!


S_Two

#2
June 14, 2011, 01:26:24 AM
At the end of the first day, Stacie F. accepted an Orange Hat, and launched into her new IIT instructor duties the very next morning!  Thank you, Stacie, for your friendly and helpful coaching ... and we look forward to seeing you as Shoot Boss sometime in the near future   ;)

S_Two

#3
June 14, 2011, 01:35:32 AM
Shoot boss JMDavis was an engaging orator and storyteller, who really brought to life the dramatic events of April 19, 1775.  He had a tremendous recall of history, and his ability to cite famous quotes and speeches from memory was truly impressive.  Thank you Mr. Davis, for your perspectives and though-provoking questions!

S_Two

#4
June 14, 2011, 01:57:40 AM
Eight-year-old Arianna didn't quite make Rifleman this time, but did attain the Marksman level...and more importantly, had great perseverance and a wonderfully teachable attitude. 

sgtmace

#5
June 15, 2011, 10:55:26 AM
It's always a pleasure to see citizens turn out for an Appleseed. Many thanks to our host range, shooters and instructors for their tireless effort and energy to add 5 more Rifleman to this great nations ranks.
The weather was pretty warm but with some extra fluids all marched on. It got a little bumpy overnight for our campers, but that blew on through to give us bright skys again for Sunday.
Hope to see you all agaon real soon-and by all means bring a freind or 20 with you.
sgtmace
If you love wealth more than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your counsel nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you. May your chains rest lightly upon you and may posterity forget you were our countrymen.
Sam Adams

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force: Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined." -- Patrick Henry

S_Two

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June 15, 2011, 10:42:47 PM
A few more pictures...

Beautiful range, lots of participants!



Brian Demonstrates the prone position:



View from the target line:
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