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Started by Pitmaster, July 30, 2012, 08:39:15 AM

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Pitmaster

July 30, 2012, 08:39:15 AM
Bend of the River Conservation Club in Niles, MI is having our annual club picnic. I have reserved one of our bay's for Project Appleseed. Can anybody come over to Niles that day to do some 7th stepping? I manage and cook for the picnic so I can't help much. I think giving some shooting demonstrations, a taste of heritage, and letting some people shoot would be a great way to fill the lines at the next 2 local Appleseeds in Watervliet and Niles during September and October. I can provide a couple of rifles, mats, and will provide all ammo.

The picnic has over 200 members and their families come. All of our shooting disciplines have a bay to give demonstrations and allow people to shoot a stage. The club provides all ammo. IDPA, USPSA, SASS, .22 Bench Rest, Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Archery, and 3-Gun  have pistol bays. A Barrett 50 caliber is available on the rifle range, although there is a $5.00 fee for the ammo. Guests can shoot any of the disciplines except for 3-Gun which which will give demonstrations only.

Ideally 3 people to run the bay would be great. 2 could do it. Feel free to bring your families with you. If only one person can come it would difficult to run a bay but we could setup an area at the clubhouse to 7th Step. Eddie Eagle is scheduled to be here too.

Picnic Details

Where: Bend of The River Conservation Club, Niles, MI
When:  August 18, 2012
Time:   9:00 am - Lunch at 12:30

For more information and/or to volunteer contact me.

Bruce Cook
bruce@bdbbq.com
574-276-8805
PM - Pitmaster

I am going to post this on the Michigan and Indiana boards. Because of the location about 50% are from both states.
Pitmaster

Captain Noah Cook a Revolutionary War Veteran was my great, great, great,...great grandfather. Noah Cook enlisted in the militia on April 21, 1775 at age 18 upon learning of the Battles of Lexington and Concord that morning. His company left on that day for Concord arriving April 24, 1775.*

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yellowhousejake

#1
July 30, 2012, 08:53:55 AM
I will SB in Atlanta that weekend or Niecie and I would certainly be there. Something tells me your name is PitMaster for a reason  ^-^

YHJ
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Pitmaster

#2
July 30, 2012, 09:27:37 AM
Quote from: yellowhousejake on July 30, 2012, 08:53:55 AM
I will SB in Atlanta that weekend or Niecie and I would certainly be there. Something tells me your name is PitMaster for a reason  ^-^

YHJ

Yes there is a reason.

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Pitmaster

Captain Noah Cook a Revolutionary War Veteran was my great, great, great,...great grandfather. Noah Cook enlisted in the militia on April 21, 1775 at age 18 upon learning of the Battles of Lexington and Concord that morning. His company left on that day for Concord arriving April 24, 1775.*

*History of Northampton, Massachusetts: from its settlement ..., Volume 2, Part 2, Chapter 25, Page 359


"The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home." Antonin Scalia

�The test of a democracy is not whether the people vote, but whether the people rule.� G.K. Chesterton

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Orangedotfever

#3
July 30, 2012, 10:50:22 AM


Please tell me that you're not going to cook the dog. LOL.

Great looking grub you cook there.
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Pitmaster

#4
July 30, 2012, 11:18:24 AM
No, he's buried under a tree to the left side corner of the fence. That picture was taken about 10 years ago or so. He was a great dog and loved to hang with me when BBQ'ing.

Here's a photo of him and his sister "Guarding The Pitmaster"

Pitmaster

Captain Noah Cook a Revolutionary War Veteran was my great, great, great,...great grandfather. Noah Cook enlisted in the militia on April 21, 1775 at age 18 upon learning of the Battles of Lexington and Concord that morning. His company left on that day for Concord arriving April 24, 1775.*

*History of Northampton, Massachusetts: from its settlement ..., Volume 2, Part 2, Chapter 25, Page 359


"The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home." Antonin Scalia

�The test of a democracy is not whether the people vote, but whether the people rule.� G.K. Chesterton

NRA Endowment Member

AuntieBellum

#5
July 30, 2012, 12:41:23 PM
It sounds like an awesome opportunity! Sadly, I have to work that entire weekend.

I'm sure someone can help...right???

Also, my mouth is seriously watering now.
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Pitmaster

#6
July 30, 2012, 01:41:08 PM
I'm pretty sure I'll get enough from both states. TC has stepped and possibly mac66.  My hope is to sell the remaining 2 in SWEET Michigan and prep enough interest so N IN (Rochester) will have more options. The more AS folks the better to spread the word.
Pitmaster

Captain Noah Cook a Revolutionary War Veteran was my great, great, great,...great grandfather. Noah Cook enlisted in the militia on April 21, 1775 at age 18 upon learning of the Battles of Lexington and Concord that morning. His company left on that day for Concord arriving April 24, 1775.*

*History of Northampton, Massachusetts: from its settlement ..., Volume 2, Part 2, Chapter 25, Page 359


"The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home." Antonin Scalia

�The test of a democracy is not whether the people vote, but whether the people rule.� G.K. Chesterton

NRA Endowment Member

Pitmaster

#7
August 02, 2012, 12:39:32 PM
When I first thought of this idea I thinking one shooter at a time. But since then there is room to run a line of 5-7 people at a time. I have 5 shooting mats, four 10/22s, ammo, and plenty of magazines. I have one 15 y/o who can model shooting positions (Charely, the club president's son). The way he has been practicing he may shoot be able to shoot a rifleman score. :bow: Having a couple of Appleseed banners and brochures to distribute would be good. I have some made up for the next AS at the club.

Knowing this, it would be great to have at least 3 from AS come. Lunch is on the club and the area has things families can do if they wanted to spend the weekend.

Pitmaster

Captain Noah Cook a Revolutionary War Veteran was my great, great, great,...great grandfather. Noah Cook enlisted in the militia on April 21, 1775 at age 18 upon learning of the Battles of Lexington and Concord that morning. His company left on that day for Concord arriving April 24, 1775.*

*History of Northampton, Massachusetts: from its settlement ..., Volume 2, Part 2, Chapter 25, Page 359


"The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home." Antonin Scalia

�The test of a democracy is not whether the people vote, but whether the people rule.� G.K. Chesterton

NRA Endowment Member

Pitmaster

#8
August 13, 2012, 08:53:23 PM
I just wanted to bump this thread up as a reminder in case someone can come up and help us out. This is an opportunity to do a little cross pollinating between the MI/IN borders since this club is about 50% MI and IN.

We are planning on running a line of 5-7 shooters using redcoat targets. So we need at least one AS to LB and another one to meet the public out front. Ideally 3 AS people would be great. I can't help since I'm cooking and running the picnic.

PM me if interested.

Free BBQ too!
Pitmaster

Captain Noah Cook a Revolutionary War Veteran was my great, great, great,...great grandfather. Noah Cook enlisted in the militia on April 21, 1775 at age 18 upon learning of the Battles of Lexington and Concord that morning. His company left on that day for Concord arriving April 24, 1775.*

*History of Northampton, Massachusetts: from its settlement ..., Volume 2, Part 2, Chapter 25, Page 359


"The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home." Antonin Scalia

�The test of a democracy is not whether the people vote, but whether the people rule.� G.K. Chesterton

NRA Endowment Member

Bryant

#9
August 23, 2012, 04:51:04 PM
So Pitmaster, how did it go?  How was the turnout?
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Pitmaster

#10
August 23, 2012, 05:45:54 PM
PicnicSeed AAR Niles, MI

From perspective it went great. We probably had about 200 people. I probably won't get much feedback from attendees until the September club meeting. I know the board members and others were impressed with Project Appleseed.
Pitmaster

Captain Noah Cook a Revolutionary War Veteran was my great, great, great,...great grandfather. Noah Cook enlisted in the militia on April 21, 1775 at age 18 upon learning of the Battles of Lexington and Concord that morning. His company left on that day for Concord arriving April 24, 1775.*

*History of Northampton, Massachusetts: from its settlement ..., Volume 2, Part 2, Chapter 25, Page 359


"The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home." Antonin Scalia

�The test of a democracy is not whether the people vote, but whether the people rule.� G.K. Chesterton

NRA Endowment Member
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