THE GREAT NOR EASTER North-East Western Shooters, LLC Late Spring 2014 Volume 1, Issue 2 The GNE Sweeps stakes Do you have what it takes to win the Sweeps stakes at the Great Nor easter? We are all familiar with Progressive sweeps (1-2-2-3-3-3-4-4-4-4), and Nevada sweeps (1-2-3-4-3-2-1-2-3-4). But do you know the Badger sweep (1-2-3-4-1-2-3-1-2-1)? How about the Jackrabbit sweep (1-3-5-7- 9-10-8-6-4-2)? Perhaps the Hermit Joe sweep is more your style (1-2-1-3-1-4-1-5-1-6). And a personal favorite (I like the name), the John Wayne sweep (1-2-3-3-2-1-1-2-3-3). Or the Delta Glen sweep is more fun for you (1-2-2-3-2-2-1-2-2-3). And the Clint Eastwood fans would favor the Josey Wales sweep (1-2-3-4-5-5-4-3-2-1). Or one made famous by our Match Director, the Rummy Sweep (1-2-3-4-5-6-3-4-1-2). I m told this is very gunfighter friendly and you will have to see the targets to understand. Now I m not saying that you re going to see these at the Great Nor easter, but I won t say you won t...you ll have to come and see! But it never hurts to practice them... Sturdy Tables to rest your guns on The GNE committee pulled together on Sunday, May 18th to create 10 new Chelsea hay bales for use at the 2014 In This Issue: 2014 GNE 1 Sweeps stakes New 1 Chelsea & hay bales 2 Saturday 2 dinner Confirmed 3 Vendors Nor easter 3 2015 10th 3 Anniversary Match hotel 4 Loading bench 4 shade shelters 2014 5 Programme 10 fun-filled stages 2014 GNE 6 Schedule Great Nor easter. These hay bales are sturdy and provide enough space to hold two long guns and even two pistols at the same time. (continued on page 2) www.thegreatnoreaster.com

Look for our next newsletter! We will share a few of our exciting plans for the upcoming 2014 event. July 24-27, 2014 SEE YOU THEN! Thanks to the Verdant Mountain Vigilantes for the use of the name The Great Nor easter. Texas Roadhouse will be catering for us again this year. After spending a long day on the range, why bother cooking; treat yourself to a wonderful dinner out with great friends Did I mention there won t be any dishes to do afterwards? When signing up for the Saturday Banquet, be sure to indicate your choice of steak or chicken. Chelsea Hay Bale before final assembly (from Page 1) After the top is removed they collapse for easier storage. This makes them very desirable for clubs that don t have lots of space to keep all those props! Once we had everything set up they went together fairly quickly. We ran out of daylight (actually more like out of energy!), but a couple more are planned for completion before July.

THE GREAT NOR EASTER Nor'easter A counterclockwise turning cyclone (a storm system circulating around a center) similar to a hurricane. Nor'easters occur in the eastern United States any time between October and April, when moisture and cold air are plentiful. Once the system is formed, the earth s rotation causes the air to circle around the center (similar to when you drain the water out of your bathtub). This creates the northeast wind, hence it's name nor'easter. They typically form near the Bahamas or north of Cuba, along the Appalachians or off Cape Hatteras. They are known for dumping heavy amounts of rain and snow, producing hurricane force winds, and creating high surfs that cause severe beach erosion and coastal flooding. What nor'easters don't achieve in wind speed as compared to hurricanes, they achieve in duration (up to a week) and size (up to 1000 miles or more in diameter). Are you concerned about traveling with firearms? Shipping them to and from the match may be arranged. Contact Capt. Morgan Rum for more information: 603-772-5041. The Great Nor easter is looking for WADDIES to help out with this year s event. WADDIES you get to shoot-through on Wednesday, then work Thursday through Sunday; one, two, three or maybe all three days depending on your schedule. And the best part a reduced rate to shoot the match! Indicate you want to VOLUNTEER on your registration form. Dry Camping available at the range see the Camping form on the Registration page of the website. July 23-26, 2015 marks the GNE 10th Anniversary. SAVE THE DATE! Send us your ideas for the 2015 10th Anniversary Great Nor easter Tell us what will make it a blow-out event for you!

www.thegreatnoreaster.com THE GREAT NOR EASTER Red Roof Inn of Salem The Red Roof Inn of Salem (15 Red Roof Lane, Salem, NH 03079) has set aside a block of rooms with a discounted rate for GNE attendees. You will need to reserve by June 24th to get this great rate. To make reservations call 800-733- 7663 before the June 24th cut-off date. You must mention Block Number B151GRTNOR to get the attendee rate. See the Lodging link on the GNE website for rate information. Other local hotels are also listed there. It takes GREAT SPONSORS to put a match together! These sponsors have stepped up to make sure we are out of the sun (or rain) at the loading tables this year...be sure to thank them! These will be 10 x 20 shade shelters with roll-up sides. Circle K Regulators Congress of Rough Riders of CT Connecticut Valley Bushwackers Country Pond Fish & Game Club Cowboy Gunworks Cowgirls Rule/ Tude Gang Dead Head Doc Silverfinger Harvard Ghost Riders Tick Ridge & Avocatessa White Mountain Regulators of NH

2014 Great Nor easter Celebrates Wild west shows Programme ---------------------- *Subject to change 1 MISS ANNIE OAKLEY Celebrated Shot, who will illustrate her dexterity in the use of ire arms. 2 PONY EXPRESS A former Pony Post Rider will show how the letters and telegrams of the Republic were distributed across the Immense Continent previous to the building of railways and the telegraph. 3 ILLUSTRATING A PRAIRIE EMIGRANT TRAIN CROSSING THE PLAINS It is attacked by marauding Indians, who are in turn repulsed by Buffalo Bill and a number of the Scouts and Cow boys. 4 JOHNNIE BAKER Celebrated Young American Marksman. 5 COW-BOY FUN Picking objects from the ground, lassoing wild horses, riding the buckers, etc. 6 ATTACK ON THE DEADWOOD MAIL COACH BY INDIANS Repulse of the Indians and rescue of the stage, passengers and mail by Buffalo Bill and his attendant Cow boys. 7 COL. W. F. CODY ( Buffalo Bill ) in his unique feats of sharpshooting at full speed. 8 BUFFALO HUNT As it was in the Far West of North America Buffalo Bill and Indians. The last of the only known Native Herd. 9 ATTACK ON SETTLERS CABIN And rescue by Buffalo Bill and a band of Cow boys, Scouts and Frontiersmen. 10 DARING DAYLIGHT BANK ROBERY Attack of the bank by daring desperados, who are thwarted by the brave citizens of the town.

2014 Schedule Wednesday July 23, 2014 7:30 am - Pre-shoot shooters packet pickup 8:40 am - Mandatory Safety Meeting for those shooting on Wednesday. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Pre-shoot of Main Match (10 stages) for some shoot workers and early Vendors. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - SASS Wild Bunch Action Shooting (WBAS) Range Officer Training Course (Pre-registration required! Email WB1911@rochester.rr.com to register.) Thursday July 24, 2014 8:00 am - Shooters packet pickup 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - Side events *Subject to change Friday July 25 2014 7:30 am - Shooters packet pickup 7:30 am - Posse Leader Walkthrough 8:40 am - Mandatory Shooters Meeting at Main Clubhouse 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Main Match (5 Stages) 4:00 pm - Territorial Governors Meeting at Registration Bldg. 7:00 pm - Movie Night in the Main Clubhouse There will not be any "shoot through" shooters on Friday and Saturday. Saturday July 26, 2014 9:00 am to 3:00 pm - Main Match (5 Stages) 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm - Evening Extravaganza at Main Clubhouse including Dinner, Costume Contest, Announcement of Top Gun and Wild West Sweethearts Shootoff qualifiers and Side Match Awards. Sunday July 27, 2014 9:00 am - "The Showdown" Top Gun Men's Shoot-off (top 16 overall male shooters shooting "one on one") and the "Wild West Sweethearts Shootoff" (top 16 overall female shooters shooting "one on one"). Then the winners of each of those will shoot for the "Top Gun Shootoff" award. 12:00 noon - Awards Ceremony at Main Clubhouse. Western outfits required to receive awards at the ceremony. REGISTRATION FORMS now available at www.thegreatnoreaster.com!