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Please join me in welcoming WA's "newest" SB!

Started by GTEngineer, March 01, 2021, 07:00:11 PM

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GTEngineer

It is my honor and pleasure to introduce to all, Washington state's newest (newest in this instance is relatively speaking, because she has more experience and shoots under her belt than almost everyone in the state!) Shoot Boss, Flipper!  ^:)^ ^:)^ Flipper achieved her last SBIT task last weekend at the Douglas Ridge Rifle Club in Eagle Creek OR under the experienced tutelage of Janer, Kimber Custom, and many others in the state.  Flipper started this journey with her family 11 years ago (her dad is the well known Kimber Custom of the PNW fame), and has volunteered her time and fortune to support the program and to reach her fellow Americans at more than 77 events thus far!  :bow: :bow:  2020 was a heck of a doozie for the state as the start of the pandemic that has unfortunately derailed many of our plans, but Flipper persisted and the results speak for themselves!  O0 O0

Congratulations Flipper on this tremendous achievement!  It is my honor to have worked with you and your family, the entire WA state instructor corp looks forward to continuing this journey together under your guidance! :F

HUZZAH! HUZZAH! HUZZAH!
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1st Appleseed: Nov 16/17, 2013. Gurley, AL
2nd Appleseed IIT0: April 19, 2014.  Rising Fawn, GA

KD:
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RFKD:
Aug 20/21, 2022. Bothell WA

Requal:
Sept 30, 2017 Custer, WA
Feb 9, 2020 Redmond, WA
Apr 11, 2021 Redmond WA

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Nov 23, 2019 Eagle Creek, OR

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May 22, 2021 Parma, ID
Mar 12, 2023 Redmond, WA

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Now that is well deserved and long overdue. She has been running shoots only slowing to start on her life's education and vocation. I have more hope for RWVA's future.  ^:)^
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Well Done! I spent over 40 years in Oregon, and the only time I saw Douglas Ridge was on the drive to the Boy Scout camp, a little beyond. Looks like a nice range to make SB on. 

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JayB

As someone who was attending their first Appleseed event as a full Red hat instructor, it was awesome to be there to see Flipper presented with her Shoot Boss hat.
She and Kimber Custom were two of the reasons why I chose to first take up an Orange hat.

Jay

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Prescott

Congratulation Flipper! Huzzah, the day has finally arrived for you to wear a green hat.   You have had the skills to perform in the role for many years, you just needed for you age to catch up to your experience.

I knew this day would arrive by the time you made IIT1.  I can remember giving PC's to a very young lady who eagerly absorbed everything she was learning.  You are a great instructor and your wealth of experience will continue to make the NW one of the premier AS regions.

Let me know if you need any help with any of your events, and I will be honored to work as an instructor for you.
"America will never be destroyed from the outside.  If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." - Abraham Lincoln

Jerry Hall

Congratulations Flipper annd keep up the good work...  ~~:)


Jerry  :F  :snipersmi  :F
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Moy

Congrats!

After the excellent instruction last year I am not at all surprised :)

Keep up the good work!

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Black Knight

Outstanding, Flipper!!  Your persistence has really shown this year.  With your wealth of experience, I look forward to learning from you when we meet on the Trail.
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IBC: Pelham, TN Feb 23-24, 2019
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Mrs. Smith

Congratulations, Flipper!  It warms my heart to see another Lady Shoot Boss join the ranks.  The Pacific Northwest is fortunate to have you.
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Captain

Great Job Flipper and congratulations!! Thanks for doing all the work to get that green hat!
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HUBBLE

HUZZAH! You are outstanding at your craft. We are lucky to have you. :F
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Requalified: 6/20/21

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Flipper

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate all the kind remarks. I have been so blessed by this program over the years and I'm proud to say I am apart of it.
See you on the Appleseed trail  ;)

Flipper

Mike AKA Bandaid

You are amazing Flipper! I am sooooo blessed to be able to work with you! Thank you, and congrats! You've always been a green hat in my book, and now your level is BEGINNING to catch up to your experience!

-Mike aka BandAid
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