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1 Volume 44, Issue 2 B L U E G R A S S S P O R T S M A N S L E A G U E February 2011 Bluegrass Sportsman Trails Division Presidents for Trap Air Gun Rifle Charlie Becknell Robert Frederick Mike Niblett cab4trap@insightbb.com No nibs12@windstream.net Skeet and Sporting Clays Bass Gun Dog Fred Foster Mike Kass Todd Johnson frfoster@windstream.net Bass@bgslinc.com legacysportdogs@aol.com Inside this issue: Pistol Casting Youth Morgan s Meanderings 2 Tom Tryon Dennis Dixon Lu Ann Johnson Morgan s Meanderings 5 t.tryon@insightbb.com advdup@aol.com luann@automatemybooks.com General Membership 6 Archery Muzzle Loaders Joel McClintock Jackie Sams December BOD 9 jmcclin@ .uky.edu jnhsams@insightbb.com Directors 10 League Officers: President Rob Mulcahy Secretary Mike Kass Treasurer Dan Fister President@bgslinc.com Secretary@bgslinc.com Treasurer@bgslinc.com

2 Volume 44, Issue 2 Page 2 Morgan s Meanderings By Terry C. Morgan Blue Grass Sportsmen s League is a special place. I don t believe there is another place like I t in the state of Kentucky or even in the surrounding area of this state. What makes this place unique, you ask? Well, there are lots of other pistol and rifle ranges and several Trap ranges as well as many Sporting Clays courses to be found. If you add to the mix archery, muzzle loading, air gun, casting, hiking trails, horseback riding trails, fishing, upland bird activities, gun dog training, camping, conservation programs, turkey, deer and small game activities, strong youth programs, a variety of training programs for beginners as well as advanced, Women on Target support, Boy Scout and 4-H support and many other activities as they present themselves, it is no wonder that I call it unique. Where else can you find all of that in one location. Not only is BGSL a unique place, it is a plain old flabbergast. One of the characteristics of BGSL that contributes to it s special qualities is the fact that practically everything that you participate in is set up and run by volunteers. This remark is not meant to demean the work and efforts put in by our small staff of paid workers. It would be very difficult to get anything done around here without these staff people contributing to our success. However, the preponderance of activities that you see and take part in are made possible by volunteer effort. Let s take a look at one area where these volunteers make a great deal of difference in our daily enjoyment of the League. The General Purpose Range is, without a doubt, the area put to the greatest use by our club members. This range is hardly recognizable today by many of us. Not too many years ago it was basically a firing line, a berm and some areas to post targets at various distances. Today, it has become a totally baffled (enclosed) area for single projectile guns that can handle raw beginners as well as highly advanced shooters in distances from 7 yards to 100 yards. Due to several safety concerns and the fact that the GP range is the most heavily used area by the largest percentage of our membership, a very large amount of money has been spent to make this range useful to literally every one of our members who wants to shoot a gun and at the same time made it one of the safest areas of our club. Due to the overwhelming need to make this area as safe as possible our various committees that had input into the setup and control of our ranges felt that we could not go forward in the community without providing better control of safety on our single projectile ranges; henceforth there shall be Range Safety Officers present when shooting takes place. Well, long story short, we started out slowly, but now have the GP Range open seven days a week and from seven to ten hours a day. Guess

3 Morgan s Meanderings By Terry C. Morgan (cont.) Volume 44, Issue 2 what that would cost us if we had to pay a full time staff to make those hours available using paid staff? Page 3 In order to build up a staff of volunteers BGSL started offering training classes for Range Safety Officers and paid the fees involved in return for a commitment of a minimum of 10 hours of work on the range by each attendee. Through these classes, we have accumulated a pool of members numbering approximately 70 or so upon whom we can call for duty. We are currently fortunate to have a full time paid Range Master, Matt Jewell, who oversees the work schedules of the volunteer Range Officer Staff. Chuck Hedges, Mike Johnson and Steve Sanson are three of our volunteers that you will see most often at the range since they put in the bulk of the time that the ranges are open and are compensated on a part time basis for doing so. There are several others that volunteer on a regular basis and their hours worked go towards their annual dues. I am reluctant to try to name them because I know I will miss someone and I would feel badly about that. Suffice it to say that we could not get along without the services of these volunteers. Matt has stated that according to his math the volunteers save the club approximately $10 to $12 thousand dollars per year. A lot of the old guard would probably comment that they see no need for these orange hatted pests. I will admit to a certain reluctance on my own part when we first started this program. I have had the opportunity to see first hand the underlying reasons and evidence as to why the decisions were made to require the presence of Range Safety Officers. Let me tell you right here and now; they are absolutely necessary to the continued safe operation of our club for several reasons. It must be admitted that they cannot guarantee that there will never be an accidental round fired on a range, but they contribute a great influence in the overall safety of operation and reduce the potential that one of those accidental firings will become dangerous. Every day that goes by some potential safety violation is thwarted by our officers. On behalf of the range officers Matt would like to leave you members with the following safety procedure thoughts: If you bring your gun to the GP range in a case of some kind, please remember to uncase your gun on the firing line with the muzzle pointed down range. Do not remove guns

4 Morgan s Meanderings By Terry C. Morgan (cont.) Volume 44, Issue 2 Page 4 from cases that have been placed on the back workbench because it is impossible to remove a gun from a case on the back workbench without it being pointed at someone or somewhere that it should not be pointed (falls under muzzle control ). When moving a gun that has been made safe (magazines removed and ECI inserted) from the firing line to the safety of a rack or pegboard, please keep the muzzle pointed in an upward vertical direction. If you forget a rule or procedure or have a question of any kind, please ask a Range Safety Officer for information. They are there to help and remind so that everyone can have fun but have it safely. In case you have not been to the range lately, you will find that they are now offering some targets for sale. They have some Shoot-N-C targets and some orange spot targets. They vary in price from 50 cents to $2.00 each. They are also offering reloadable brass in most any pistol caliber for $20 per 1000 or $3 per 100. This is brass that has been salvaged from the firing line and has not been cleaned. Come out and meet the guys (and if you happen to have a few plaudits in your gun bag or in your back pocket, pass them around). Read the posted rules. Get into the swing of things. Have fun. Be Happy. I think that last phrase comes from the Singing Trout Song. (Did you have one of those?) P.S. My pharmacist mentioned to me the other day that he was a member of the club and how much he appreciated what we had at BGSL. He commented that he had taken a couple of guests to a range in Georgia or Alabama ( I can t remember which) last week and they had to wait in line for 45 minutes to obtain a shooting space. Now wouldn t that gall some of our members. Whoooooeeeeehog.

5 Morgan s Meanderings By Terry C. Morgan Big Do ins are going on at BGSL and I don t mean maybe! Now, I know that a lot of you people are not shotgun officiandos (that is Spanish for I really know what I am doing ) but I know you have been lusting in your heart to learn how to shoot one ( lusting in your heart is an acceptable political expression and is quite acceptable in our publication). Well, now is your chance because we are bending over backwards to try to lure you closet shotgunners out into the open and make it simple for you to put down that handgun, rifle, stink loader, B-B gun or bow and wrap your hand around the smooth varnish of a lovable double barrel or reciprocating mechanism shotgun and fall in love with a new and different way to have more fun than you were meant to have in this life. (Bass fishermen need not apply). Getting people to overcome that intimidation factor that seems to be so present in shooting sports is a tough procedure but once you get past that niggling worry, you suddenly realize that it was not so bad after all. I remember my first day at the Sporting Clays venue. Bert Horine and some others invited me to join in their squad and my mouth went dry and I was so nervous I thought I would pass out. Through their encouragement I managed to break at least one bird but I was fortunate to be with a group of people who made it clear that this was pretty much the learning curve that everyone had to follow in learning this game and did not give up on it. I like to test my skill shooting a pistol or rifle and seeing how accurately I can place multiple shots into one hole, but I love to shoot moving targets and the variety available is found only in shot gun shooting. Back to the do ins. BGSL has decided to take a step forward in trying to make your club more usable and fun filled. Recognizing the above stated problems with getting folks involved with something new, the shot gun venues have hired a new manager. His name is Randolph (Randy) Ross. Randy is a Five Time winner of the ATA (Amateur Trapshooting Assn) All American award and has been shooting and teaching for many years. Randy is 40 years old and originally hailed from Owensville, Ohio but he and his wife, Nora Martin Ross have been living on their farm near Carlisle, KY for over 6 years. They have currently moved into the White House on BGSL property in order to be closer to the job and to git er done. Randy s wife and helpmate, Nora, is going to assist Randy in his endeavor and will start out putting most of her efforts into rebuilding the Trap Division membership and offering beginning instruction to new shot gun shooters to get them over the hump. It must be noted here that Nora is a Champion in her own right. She holds title to 31 ATA All American championships (that is not a misprint) and has been a professional instructor since Nora grew up in Paris, Kentucky and many of you may remember her family from that area. Nora has instructed folks of all ages and abilities and prides herself on being able to make people feel comfortable in learning how to handle a shotgun. If they can pick up and handle a shotgun, she will make it her business to give them assistance. This looks to me like a wonderful opportunity for all those women who have had trouble getting up the nerve to engage in this great sport to affiliate with Nora and find a compatible relationship which will help them get going. It s kinda like trying to get your husband to teach you to drive. Whoa!! That doesn t work so well. Nora started out her shooting experiences with her Dad who was a member of BGSL when it was located on Richmond Road. It sort of like coming home again states Nora. As you can maybe tell from the picture below, Randy is great big and Nora is teeny, tiny. Hey, if that little girl can shoot a big old 12 gauge and bust 100 doubles I find it hard to believe that other folks cannot learn to handle a shot gun. Current operating hours at Trap are going to be: Wed, 1 p.m. until dusk Thur 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Fri Sat Volume 44, Issue 2 1 p.m. until dusk 10 a.m. until dusk Sun 10 a.m. until dusk Page 5 These hours will be in place until further notice. Here is the best opportunity you are going to find anywhere to get involved in the fun world of shot gun shooting. With regular operating hours and someone in attendance during those hours you have a marvelous opportunity to gain access, learn the routines and even get some free instruction from a world champion shooter, all for the price of your regular membership. Bruce is still operating the Skeet and Sporting Clays venue under Randy s supervision and both of them invite you to get with it.

6 Volume 44, Issue 2 Page 6 General Meeting Minutes Jan. 4th 2011 Minutes Of The General Membership Meeting Bluegrass Sportsmen s League January 4, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: 7:08pm Pledge to Flag: Led by Veterans Invocation by: Tom Cottingim Roll Call: Present: Mike Kass, Tim Bickert, Fred Foster, Brandon Ironmonger, Mike Foley, and Tom Tryon. and Fister. Absent: Mulcahy, A Quorum was not present. Tom Cottingim presented the BGSL Memorial Rolls Russell Southworth, Don Kiser Sr., Jeff Jones, James Hudson, Pete Gillis, and Byron Daniels. * Moment of Silence * READING OF THE MINUTES: Motion by: Dr. Blackburn 2 nd by Tom Tryon to dispense with the reading of the General Membership Minutes. Motion by: Foster 2 nd by L. Johnson to dispense with the reading of the November BoD Minutes. Finical Report: Mike Kass presented the Balance Sheet, and the Profit & Loss report. Committee Reports: Youth: LuAnn Johnson Open deer hunt last weekend, there were 6 deer seen, but no shots were taken. Christmas party 18 kids, 23 adults attend and all had a good time. The Wild Game dinner is scheduled for the 22 nd of this month, everyone is invited. Dignitaries: LKS: Rick Allen Meeting with RMEF A meeting was called with Mr. Lee Gamble (RMEF Board Member), State Rep. Tommy Turner, Ronnie Wells and Bill Haycraft. We are all concerned about The elk program in Kentucky. LKS and RMEF will work together to keep an eye on the elk program and see that it is maintained for the sportsmen of Kentucky. Meeting with NRA Jim Land at Headquarters Larry Summerall Rev. Tom Cottinghim and Bill Haycraft met to discuss the NRA and LKS working together for the benefit of the sportsmen in Kentucky. Grants are available if applied for. LKS has lost grant money in past years because it was not applied for. Each Federation has grant money for their children and youth events. Tom is available to assist each District Federation and information will be posted on the web site. Take Back Kentucky This is a group of concerned Kentucky citizens which lobbied along with other groups to see the concealed carry permit past with the Legislations. Many of this group are members of local clubs I will be meeting with them next month to see if LKS and their group can work together. Kentucky Taxidermist Association, are now members of the LKS. The KTA have renewed their association membership with the LKS. They have issues of major concern which they are addressing with KDFWR. The LKS will work with the KTA and the KDFWR to protect the interests of sportsmen. 1 st District Director Dan Cayce and 1 st District Com. Terry Teitloff Attend 1 st district meeting Oct.1 st. 1 st District Director Dan Cayce has for several years voice his concerns about the crappie fishing on KY Lake. 1 st District Com. Terry Teitloff, Dan Cayce and I met with the Calvert City Sportsmen s Club. 125 in attendance. Commissioner Teitloff and LKS leadership met with 22 fishing guides on KY and Barkley Lake to hear their concerns about the lack of support on the Big Lakes. Crappie fishing has suffered hurting the guides and their sport fishing clients. Darrell Van Vactor of Crappie Thon USA told the group the commerce around the Lakes have lost 3million plus dollars in the past few years. Commissioner Teitloff is call for a Town Hall Meeting.

7 Volume 44, Issue 2 Page 7 General Meeting Minutes Jan. 4th 2011 The First District just had the first Town Hall meeting. Vice President Mark Nethery, 1 st District Director Dan Cayce and I were at the meeting along with 239 sportsmen from the area voicing their concerns with KDFWR. Out of State Licenses Fees are of great concern. Visit the LKS Web site for more details from Dan Cayce about the problems on Kentucky and Barkley Lake. 1 st District LKS President Kevin Murphy has also been very involved with these issues. Zion Baptist Church Outdoor Expo. Start new club in the 2 nd near Henderson. I attended the outdoor expo event at Zion Baptist church on August 14. Great event, about 2500 sportsmen attended this outstanding event. LKS will be working with the good folks there to start a chapter. Met with David Williams new 2 nd District Comm. Congratulation are in order to David Williams as the new 2 nd District commissioner. Vice President Mark Nethery and I visited with Commissioner Williams at his office in Owensboro Ky. I attend the 2 nd District Town Hall meeting (100 sportsmen attended) where there was much conversation about horse back riding on WMA s, Deer season changes. Some areas of the 2 nd have two many Deer and some sections have very few. The change from 10 to 16 days is a concern to many sportsmen. Out of state License Fees are of great concern to all resident sportsmen. Met with Stewart Ray the new 3 rd District Comm. Stewart Ray has made a commitment to the sportsman of Kentucky to protect our resources. He is well known in the 3 rd District with shooting sports events at Steel Tect. in Shelbyville KY. Stewart is also a family man with great interests in children. 8 th District Comm. Joe Fryman Sense this report was given I have talked to 8 th District Commissioner Joe Fryman. Joe is a Coon Hunter, family many with a great interest in seeing our hunting heritage passed on to the next generation. Joe will work hard for the sportsmen of Kentucky to protect our resources. Commissioner Fryman is very concerned about small game. I cannot give a report on the Town Hall meeting in the 8 th as it will not take place until Dec. 16. (I am writing this report on Dec. 10 th 2010) I attended the 8 th District Federation Meeting and reported the work being done by LKS. The LKS Natural Resources Committee (Ronnie Wells, Garry Green, Doug Morgan, Bob Marango and Mike Roberts) Working with the Hilif Fund (LKS License Plate) have purchased 280 Acers of property in Greenup Co. in the 8 th District. This has been approved by the LKS Board. Constitutional Protection Speaker of the House Greg Stumbo-A.P. release has sponsored an Amendment to Kentucky Constitution to Protect our hunting rights. I was called and ask by Speaker Stumbo s office to attend a press release meeting concerning HB 101 sponsored by Speaker Stumbo and many other member of the House. An article was printed by AP Writer Roger Alford which went national. Kids Day at Green River Lake event will be held in September. I visited with 4 th District Director Lou Ortega at the Green River Kid s Day Very Successful Event. Thousands of children and parents attended. You would have to attend to believe the magnitude of this incredible event. 4 th District President Steve and his team of leaders are second to none! What love they have for the children and they prove it every year by their hard work. They are a model for all sportsmen throughout Kentucky. Vice President Mark Nethery, 4 th District Director Lou Ortega and I attended the Town Hall meeting at the Green County Golf Club House. The Meeting was very vocal about the change in the Deer Season from 10 to 16 days. Most sportsmen oppose this change. There was much discussion and concern about out of state Deer hunting fees. Mark Nethery and I have been working with Lou Ortega and the leadership of the 4 th District in regard to the LKS 2011 Convention and Banquet.

8 Volume 44, Issue 2 Page 8 General Meeting Minutes Jan. 4th 2011 CWD and KTA/LKS The KDFWR ask for a meeting to discuss CWD control with out of state hunting bringing trophies back to Kentucky. No discussion as yet. Will be addressed at a latter time. 1 st District Town Hall 1 st District Director Dan Cayce has for several years voice his concerns about the crappie fishing on KY Lake. 1 st District Com. Terry Teitloff, Dan Cayce and I met with the Calvert City Sportsmen s Club, there were 125 people in attendance. Commissioner Teitloff and LKS leadership met with 22 fishing guides on KY and Barkley Lake to hear their concerns about the lack of support on the Big Lakes. Crappie fishing has suffered hurting the guides and their sport fishing clients. Darrell Van Vactor of Crappie Thon USA told the group the commerce around the Lakes have lost 3million plus dollars in the past few years. Commissioner Teitloff is call for a Town Hall Meeting. The First District just had the first Town Hall meeting. Vice President Mark Nethery, 1 st District Director Dan Cayse and I were at the meeting along with 239 sportsmen form the area voicing their concerns with KDFWR. Out of state License fees are of great concern. Visit the LKS Web site for more details from Dan Cayce about the problems on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. 1 st District LKS President Kevin Murphy has also been very involved with these issues. 2 nd District Town Hall I attend the 2 nd District Town Hall meeting (100 sportsmen attended) where there was much conversation about horseback riding on WMA s, Deer season changes. Some areas of the 2 nd have too many Deer and some sections have very few. The change from 10 to 16 days is a concern to many sportsmen. Out of state License Fees are of great concern to all resident sportsmen. 3 rd District Town Hall Meeting. More than two hundred attended (only 60 sportsmen) Zone 3 change in Deer Season from 10 to 16 of great concern and opposed by sportsmen. Sand Hill Crane, Black Bear season, Horse Back Riders wanting change to WMA s. Elk season and concerns about AWF receiving three Commissioner Tags. Has the appearance of favoritism by Commissioners. 6 th District Town Hall Meeting. Meeting at the KY Horse Park. About 60 sportsmen were in attendance. Flathead Cat fishing creel limit, Horseback riding, Sand Hill Crane, Bear season were topics. Zone 3 & 4 change for Deer season was opposed by Rick Allen, Vice President and 6 th District Director. 7 th District Town Hall Meeting Jenny Wiley State Park had 85 Sportsmen out on a very cold night. Former LKS President Ronnie Wells and I attended the meeting. Elk draw point system, fishing on Dewy Lake, Boating accident concerns. Deer season change in Zone 3 & 4 of concern with most opposing change. Out of state hunters and License Fees, Bear season was addressed. There was discussion and concern about CO s not being seen on the lakes and in the field. 9 th District Town Hall Meeting About 105 sportsmen met in London Ky. Most concerned about the change in Deer season in Zone 3 & 4 form 10 to 16 days. Most opposed the change. Elk season and the way the Lottery is done are of great concern. Some have been drawn to hunt bull elk 2 or 3 times while others have never been drawn. Bear season is of concern. Fishing and the lack of Crappie in the lakes of concern (heard this at Ky Lake). The ability of CO s being able to deal with drinking while boating of grave concern. Commissioner Orr said this was due to the change made by Legislators and encouraged sportsmen to band together making calls to their Representatives to make their complaints know. Bull elk being found with heads removed in retaliation to changes on WMA s.

9 General Membership and BOD Minutes Volume 44, Issue 2 Page 9 Sportsmen announced the use of the Kentucky Conservation Collation to be used as a tool to notify sportsmen of changes made by Legislators. Special Presentation: For all the years of dedicated service to the League, Divisions, and for years of Service on the BoD, the Board of Directors presented Ken Maness with a Life Membership. Mike Kass presented Ken with the certificate. Ken expressed heart felt thanks to everyone. Membership Drive CCDW Class: Brandon Ironmonger Spoke on behalf of Training Promotion. Free CCDW class for all new members and sponsors who joined in the month of November and December. There were 45 new members of which 38 had sponsors. The Officers and Large donated a Gun for a drawing. The drawing was for anyone that sponsored a new member in December as part of the Training Promotion. Tiffany drew a ticket from the hat and the winner was Greg Spantaco. Tom Tryon Has Glock raffle tickets 1-20 chances. Motion by: Fred Foster 2 nd Bruce Sanders to adjourn. Adjourned 7:37pm Respectfully Submitted by Mike Kass BGSL Secretary. Minutes Of The Board of Officers and Directors Blue Grass Sportsmen s League December 28, 2010 Call to order: 7:06pm Invocation: Tom Cottingim Pledge: Led by B.O.D. Roll Call: Present: Mulcahy, Kass, Fister, Bickert, Foster, Ironmonger, Foley, Tryon, Snider, Gaska, Stevens, Burgess, Johnson, Ruland, Kline, Keller, Richardson, Johnson, Niblett, Sanders, Miller, Rohrback, and Cottingim. Absent: Dacci, Cox, Roberts, Bowman, Mansfield, Haase, Lucas, Martin, Jarrell, Alexander, Holcomb, and Blackburn. A Quorum was present. Motion by: Mike Foley 2 nd by Tim Bickert to dispense with the reading of the minutes. Motion by: Dan Fister 2 nd Mike Foley to go into closed session for a Trial Committee. Motion by: John Ruland 2 nd by LuAnn Johnson to come out of closed session. Motion by: Foley 2 nd by Ruland to suspend the seasonal shooting privileges, in the Gun Dog Division, of the member that violated the Hunting Rules, until 4/15/2011. Require he re attend a Gun Dog Orientation, and serve 40 hours of work to BGSL, all or some of which may be done at the Gun Dog Division. Motion by: Mike Foley 2 nd by Dan Fister to seal name of the member that committed the Hunting violation. Financial Report Dan Fister presented financial report. Motion by: John Ruland 2 nd by Mike Foley to accept Financial report as presented in the packet. Old Business: Tim Bickert gave an update on the Advertising Campaign, collecting pictures, info, and moving forward. Should have something to present at the upcoming meeting. New Business: LuAnn Johnson Reminded of the Wild Game dinner that is going to be held on Jan 22 nd. Brandon Ironmonger Thanked all sponsors and directors personally for there dedication in getting the word out on the new membership drive. Motions: Motion #3 by: Foley 2 nd by Ironmonger move the Board fulfill the obligations and duties under Article III, section 2 and fill the vacancy of the position of Director from the Archery Division effective immediately confirm Rick Snider as a Director based on his willingness to serve and his recommendation by Ken Maness who vacated the seat. Motion #4 by: Niblett 2 nd by Foster to allow the Rifle Division to host 22lr Rimfire Matches on 4/10, 5/8, 6/12, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11, & 10/ These will be open events. Motion #5 by: Snider 2 nd by L. Johnson to allow the Archery Division to host the following shoots in 2011; 1/29 & 30 CKAA Points shoot, 2/20 Open 3D Shoot, 6/11 & 12 BG State Games, 6/26 Open 3D Shoot. Motion #6 by: Richardson 2 nd by L. Johnson to allow the Youth Division to host a Youth Rabbit Hunt on 1/22/2011. Motion #7 by: Ironmonger 2 nd by Foley to award Ken Maness a Life Membership for his many years of Dedicated Service and countless contributions to the League. Motion #8 by: Ruland 2 nd by L. Johnson to change the Range hours starting 1/3/2011 until 1/28/2011 from 10am to 5pm to 12pm to 5pm Monday thru Friday. Motion by: LuAnn Johnson 2 nd by Mike Foley to adjourn Adjourned: 8:38pm

10 KY's Largest, Most Diverse And Finest Sportsman's Club B L U E G R A S S S P O R T S M A N S L E A G U E 2500 Handy's Bend Road Wilmore,KY Blue Grass Sportsmen s League was formed in Since it s inception members have not only participated in, but have set the standard in areas such as conservation, hunters education, competitive shooting sports, training and the list goes on. Get involved, checkout the divisions and you will discover what a great facility we have and make friends that will last a lifetime. Phone: Directors At-Large: Tim Bickert Fred Foster Brandon Ironmonger Mike Foley Tom Tryon Muzzle Loader Ron Kline John Ruland Pistol Robert Keller Chris Haase Gun Dog Steve Martin Division Directors: Archery Mark Dacci Rick Snider =6931 Air Gun Steve Cox Jim Gaska Bass Walt Bowman David Roberts Casting Robert Burgess Luann Johnson Todd Johnson Rifle Joe Jarrell Mike Niblett Skeet & Sporting Clays Cyrus Alexander Craig Phinney Trap Bruce Sanders Walter Miller Past President Bill Blackburn Kitchen Harold Stevens Tom Mansfield BGSL Chaplain Tom Cottingim Youth Greg Richardson Operations Manager Ben Riffell Tracy Lucas