Sunday, March 30, 2014
REPORT OF DCRA MEETING FROM RNBRA PRESIDENT - MICHAEL LUTES
Click on this link to view the report of the DCRA Executive meeting https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vYbG5AqOmLt9vGl7m420sScDeEiqaafducYGy8YvuEJ-T6REp1qDWvacip95/edit?usp=sharing
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
EASTERN F-CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS - JUNE 27 TO JUNE 30, 2014
2014 Eastern F-Class Championships - Connaught Range, Ottawa - DATES CONFIRMED
Just wanted to let you know that the event website http://www.easternfclass.ca has been updated with some VERY preliminary dates/course of fire. We have had some interest expressed in offering more team shoots next year so we are contemplating having a morning dedicated to that before the final.
Barry and I also wanted to take a step in supporting/enticing new shooters by continuing to offer a "Top New Shooter" award in the regular divisions (which last year was generously donated by Price Enterprises) and also offering a division for some form of Factory class. We would likely need a minimum number of competitors to make this practical, but if there is enough interest we will definitely offer it - further details TBD.
If you've got any questions/concerns/suggestions please post here or send me a PM.
Cheers,
Scott
Monday, March 10, 2014
MESSAGE FROM RNBRA PRESIDENT - MICHAEL LUTES
Please forgive this intrusion but we need to act as our sport is under constant attack.
We are under attack, make no mistake, the mentality that promotes fear and prejudice in our society will be our undoing. While we sit back and hope that things will all work out there are forces at work in our community that result in division and discontent. Deliberate or not the results are evident in wasted time, resources and energy. We need to work together as a community, pooling our energy, resources, and experience. Vigorous political discussion in an open forum is a good thing and must be encouraged.
We are often subjected to rumor and misinformation by those who have agendas that are unclear and would perhaps not be popular. We must stand together as shooting sport enthusiasts and discourage anything but open debate.
Our sport has been subjected to apathy and over 50 years of negative propaganda. We know that people trained in the safe responsible sporting use of firearms are much less likely to be a burden on our society. Let's talk about that in our communities. We know that firearms are no more dangerous than automobiles, truckloads of gasoline or trainloads of oil. Why are people afraid of firearms and comfortable driving down the highway?
We have people that have been involved in competitive shooting sports from their teens into their eighties. This is a lifetime sport and we need to take the sporting use of firearms out of the closet, the only way we can do that is to stand up in our community and talk about our sport and what we get out of it. Join our clubs, our provincial and our national associations so that our political voice will be heard with strength and unity.
I often hear the argument that "guns were designed to kill people", to that I would say so were pointed sticks should we ban trees? Unfortunately it is true that war or the threat of it has been a major driver of our technology and the original development of many things that we now use regularly was to "kill people". It should also be pointed out that right or wrong our intended purpose of developing the tools of war is to deter it.
Our sport promotes sportsmanship and has no provision for any of the unsportsmanlike behavior that is common in some of the "spectator sports" that have become such a large part of Canadian culture. Shooting sports reward the athlete and have little spectator appeal, we have no "dirty hits" and certainly no need to exact revenge or employ enforcers on our teams. The only negatives in our sport are perceived by those who live in a world dominated by fear and prejudice.
Please take the time to help to educate a non shooter .
This is a personal message from the President of the Royal New Brunswick Rifle Association.
Michael Lutes
Saturday, December 14, 2013
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND NEW YEAR
TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND SHOOTING COLLEAGUES IN FULLBORE SHOOTING IN
NOVA SCOTIA
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
ACROSS ALL OF CANADA, THE UNITED STATES
AND AROUND THE WORLD
AND AROUND THE WORLD
WE WISH A HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON AND NEW YEAR
FROM
ALL OF US IN
NEW BRUNSWICK
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
RNBRA & FULLBORE SECTION CHANGES
As of December 21, 2014:
Many of you may already know that the RNBRA Board of Directors and Executive Committee recently received the resignations of President Bob Kierstead, Treasurer Bobby Jones, First Vice-President Paul Richie and 2nd Vice-President Morrill Sisk. We thank these folks for their work on behalf of shooters, coaches and especially young shooters in New Brunswick over a long period of time and wish them well in their future endeavours.
These resignations have required some rapid changes and adjustment on the part of many people and these adjustments have, in turn, affected the make up of the executive of the Fullbore Section. After considerable soul-searching, Michael Lutes has accepted to take on the responsibility of presiding over the Board of Directors of the RNBRA and is now Interim-President. This meant that he could not perform his duties as Fullbore Chairman and Representative to the RNBRA Board and so Bert deVink will move to Fullbore Chairman while Don Coleman takes over the job of Fullbore Representative to the RNBRA. Bert's position of Fullbore Section Vice-chairman will be taken over by John Holleran.
Many of you may already know that the RNBRA Board of Directors and Executive Committee recently received the resignations of President Bob Kierstead, Treasurer Bobby Jones, First Vice-President Paul Richie and 2nd Vice-President Morrill Sisk. We thank these folks for their work on behalf of shooters, coaches and especially young shooters in New Brunswick over a long period of time and wish them well in their future endeavours.
These resignations have required some rapid changes and adjustment on the part of many people and these adjustments have, in turn, affected the make up of the executive of the Fullbore Section. After considerable soul-searching, Michael Lutes has accepted to take on the responsibility of presiding over the Board of Directors of the RNBRA and is now Interim-President. This meant that he could not perform his duties as Fullbore Chairman and Representative to the RNBRA Board and so Bert deVink will move to Fullbore Chairman while Don Coleman takes over the job of Fullbore Representative to the RNBRA. Bert's position of Fullbore Section Vice-chairman will be taken over by John Holleran.
OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS OF RNBRA
Michael Lutes - Interim President: shooter55520@hotmail.com
April Brewer - 1st Vice-President: April_Brewer58@hotmail.com
Don Brown - 2nd Vice-President: topper12@explorenet.com
Steven Stewart - Past President: smskew@rogers.com
Michelle Cormier - Treasurer: nbbullet@gmail.com
Lorraine Chapman - Secretary: edwach@nb.sympatico.ca
Don Coleman - Membership Sec. and Fullbore Rep.: dscole@nbnet.nb.ca
Larry Shriver - IPSIC Representative: larry.schriver@hotmail.com
Ed Chapman - Director at Large: stedchapman@hotmail.com
Wayde Clifford - Director at Large: jwclifford@xplorenet.ca
Matt Wolf - Director at Large: rnbramatt@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE OF RNBRA FULLBORE SECTION
Bert deVink - Chairman: bertdevink@gmail.com
John Holleran - Vice-Chairman: mrfixit@nbnet.nb.ca
Don Coleman - Secretary and Rep to RNBRA: dscole@nbnet.nb.ca
Conrad Leroux - Treasurer: cbleroux@nbnet.nb.ca
Daniel Chisholm - Representative to DCRA: dmc@danielchisholm.com
Well, that's it so far. We will post any further developments on this Blog. To all these folks we express our thanks and wish them well in their new jobs.
contact bertdevink@gmail.com if there are any errors
Monday, December 9, 2013
08-12-2013 FULLBORE SECTION AGM & SCHEDULING MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the RNBRA Fullbore Section was held on December 8th, 2013 at the Fairway Motel in Sussex.
In attendance were Paul Bastarache, Daniel Chisholm, Wayde Clifford, Don Coleman, Bert deVink, Brian Doherty, John Holleran, Conrad Leroux, Michael Lutes, Paul McIlveen, Ron Surette, with Steven Stewart sending his regrets.
The Chairperson for the meeting was Daniel Chisholm and Bert deVink took the minutes.
1. AGENDA
i) Minutes of AGM - 2012
ii) Business Arising from the Minutes
iii) New Business
- Treasurer's Report
- Committee Reports
- Insurance
- RSO Training
- Electronic targets
- Annual RNBRA Proceedings Book
- Election of Officers and Liaison with RNBRA and DCRA
- Presentations
iv) Adjournment
iiv) Scheduling Meeting
2. MINUTES OF THE AGM - 2012
Moved by Conrad Leroux and seconded by Don Coleman that the minutes be adopted as read. Carried.
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
i) Insurance - Daniel Chisholm contacted Bob Kierstead, President of the RNBRA, who, by March 2013, arranged for insurance to cover shooters who were members of the RNBRA. Wayde Clifford related the history of insurance coverage with the DCRA. Further discussion was deferred to New Business.
ii) Mandatory Membership to the DCRA - This issue will be deferred to a future AGM.
iii) Electronic Target Scoring - During 2012, the Fullbore Section continued to use electronic targets with only a few glitches. These were rented on a per diem basis from the manufacturer.
iv) Match Fees - During 2012, match fees remained the same as in the previous year and on average, matches were self-funded.
v) Matches at Batouche - The requirement that Range Control be notified of the calibers that are being used for each match is still in effect. During 2012, precision shooters regularily notified Range Control while target shooters were not as consistent.
vi) First Aid Training - Certification in First Aid is running out for some members and will need to be renewed. John Holleran, Mike Lutes, Paul McIlveen and Brian Doherty are still current for 2014.
vii) Trophy Books and Crests - Updated trophy books were available from Murray Watts and some can be obtained through Don Coleman. Blazer Crests are available through Lorraine Chapman, Secretary of the RNBRA.
viii) Membership List of RNBRA Members - This is now available to members of the Board of RNBRA. We would like Match Directors of the Fullbore Section to also have access to this List. Brian Doherty raised a concern with publishing directions for running a match at Batouche so that unauthorized people do not run shoots or use our building (in particular members of the Oromocto Shooting Club). This issue is really a matter for Range Control to manage.
ix) Pre-registration at the APM - Our experience last year with pre-registration was that all shooters at the APM were pre-registered and this was helpful with planning, squadding and preparation of score sheets. Nova Scotia will continue with their pre-registration requirement while PEI did not require pre-registration and will continue that practice.
Moved by Michael Lutes and seconded by Don Coleman that pre-registration continue as in 2012. Carried 10 in favour, 1 against. Our policy will be to require pre-registration and to levy a non-refundable 50% of the match fee for the APM. We will not levy a late fee or turn away late registrants providing that there is room for them without having to squad an additional relay.
Moved by Conrad Leroux and seconded by Bert deVink that novice shooters cannot shoot at the APM. Shooters at the APM must have attended at least 1 match before the APM and must satisfy the Match Director that they are capable of shooting the match (this would include such considerations as being familiar with the routine of shooting, scoring and adjusting their equipment. For long range matches they must have a reliable zero). This motion is to address problems encountered last year with novice shooters seriously disturbing their shooting squad with avoidable difficulties that could have been solved by attending a previous match.
4. NEW BUSINESS
i) Treasurer's Report - Conrad Leroux presented the financial statements of the Fullbore Section as of December 6th, 2013. At present we have a surplus after disbursements and liabilities of about $3000.
Moved by Conrad Leroux and seconded by Michael Lutes that the Treasurer's Report be accepted as presented. Carried
ii) Chairperson's Report - Daniel Chisholm presented a brief report stating that one task remains to be done during his tenure as chairperson and that is to ensure that members of the Fullbore Section are reimbursed for travel expenses.
iii) Report of Fullbore Section Liaison Person to RNBRA - Michael Lutes presenting a report indicating that some difficulties have been encountered in the past year resulting in no election of a new slate of officers for the RNBRA. The next meeting of the RNBRA Board is on January 5th, 2014. The RNBRA Website needs to revamped and Bert deVink will represent the Fullbore Section on this effort. A new Airgun Section was established in the RNBRA on November 24th, 2013. The issue of trust funds earmarked for the activities of the Fullbore Section and other Fullbore funds deposited with the RNBRA will be adressed during the coming year.
Moved by Wayde Clifford and seconded by Don Coleman that Michael Lutes continue as the Fullbore Liaison Person with the RNBRA Board. Carried.
iv) Report of RNBRA Representatives to Atlantic Hi-Power Committee - The Fullbore Section was represented by Ron Surette and Michael Lutes and the latter presented a brief report of the discussions. Dates for matches were set, a discussion about the smooth movement of trophies among the 3 provinces was held and the selection process for the Mini-Palma will take place at the Atlantic Championships. The full minutes of this meeting may be read here: Minutes of Atlantic Hi-Power Meeting - 2013
v) Vice-Chairperson Report - Bert deVink reported on the APM last summer and hi-lighted the crucial role of all the volunteers who made the Match a success.
Moved by Michael Lutes and seconded by Wayde Clifford that the Vice-Chairperson of the Fullbore Section automatically becomes the Match Director for the APM in the following year. Carried.
vi) Insurance - Much discussion centered on the need for adequate coverage for each individual shooter and guests at Fullbore or Precision matches. Some local clubs provide for their own insurance and so Fullbore shooters of those clubs are covered. This would mean that their fees would go up and the Insurance Companies would be "double dipping". It is clear that members of RNBRA affiliated clubs are not automatically covered by RNBRA insurance.
Moved by Michael Lutes and seconded by John Holleran that the Fullbore Section Liason Person to the RNBRA Board brings up to the Board and that the Board ensure that the RNBRA provides shooting insurance for all of it regular members. Carried.
vii) RSO Training - At all of our matches it is a requirement (especially at Batouche) that a certified RSO be responsible for safety at the firing line. Ron Surette and Wayde Clifford are certified Trainers. Wayde Clifford volunteered to provide the necessary training for both new and previously trained RSOs.
Moved by Don Coleman and seconded by Michael Lutes that Wayde Clifford provide an RSO Training course for Fullbore Section Members at a date and place to be set by the Fullbore Section Chairperson. Carried. Ron Surette volunteered that this could take place at the St. Antoine Range.
viii) Electronic Target Scoring - for this discussion Daniel Chisholm declared a conflict of interest as the manufacturer of the electronic scoring system and relinquished the chair to Michael Lutes. He abstained from voting on this matter.
- It was generally agreed that we will be continuing with electronic scoring and that, on the whole, it has proven to be a reliable system that provides us with some real benefits. Much discussion took place on the various options and merits of buying or renting. It is clear that we need to develop rules for the fair application of electronic scoring.
Moved by John Holleran and seconded by Conrad Leroux that we continue to use the electronic scoring system provided by Daniel Chisholm for our Fullbore Section matches and that the Fullbore Executive find means of supplying the scoring system. Carried.
ix) RNBRA Proceedings Book - Wayde Clifford presented and read from an earlier RNBRA Proceedings which collates ALL the activity for that given year. As Section Historian he would like to continue this practice and would like e-mails of all activities and matches to be sent to him. This is all available on the Blog-site and automatic e-mail delivery is available from this site.
x) Election of Officers -
a) Chairperson
Moved by Don Coleman and seconded by Bert deVink that Michael Lutes be nominated to the position of Chairperson. No further nominations. Acclaimed.
b) Vice-Chairperson
Moved by Wayde Clifford and seconded by John Holleran that Bert deVink be nominated to the position of Vice-Chairperson. No further nominations. Acclaimed.
c) Secretary
Moved by John Holleran and seconded by Conrad Leroux that Don Coleman be nominated to the position of Secretary. No further nominations. Acclaimed.
d) Treasurer
Conrad Leroux agreed to serve for 1 more year as Treasurer of the Fullbore Section. Appointed.
e) Liaison Person to RNBRA Board
Michael Lutes was elected as Liaison Person to the RNBRA - see Item 4-iii
f) Liaison Person to the DCRA
Daniel Chisholm will continue as Liaison to the DCRA
xi) Presentations - Michael Lutes as the new Chairperson, presented a plaque to Daniel Chisholm and to Conrad Leroux for their outstanding contributions to Fullbore Shooting and to the Fullbore Section over many years.
In attendance were Paul Bastarache, Daniel Chisholm, Wayde Clifford, Don Coleman, Bert deVink, Brian Doherty, John Holleran, Conrad Leroux, Michael Lutes, Paul McIlveen, Ron Surette, with Steven Stewart sending his regrets.
The Chairperson for the meeting was Daniel Chisholm and Bert deVink took the minutes.
1. AGENDA
i) Minutes of AGM - 2012
ii) Business Arising from the Minutes
iii) New Business
- Treasurer's Report
- Committee Reports
- Insurance
- RSO Training
- Electronic targets
- Annual RNBRA Proceedings Book
- Election of Officers and Liaison with RNBRA and DCRA
- Presentations
iv) Adjournment
iiv) Scheduling Meeting
2. MINUTES OF THE AGM - 2012
Moved by Conrad Leroux and seconded by Don Coleman that the minutes be adopted as read. Carried.
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
i) Insurance - Daniel Chisholm contacted Bob Kierstead, President of the RNBRA, who, by March 2013, arranged for insurance to cover shooters who were members of the RNBRA. Wayde Clifford related the history of insurance coverage with the DCRA. Further discussion was deferred to New Business.
ii) Mandatory Membership to the DCRA - This issue will be deferred to a future AGM.
iii) Electronic Target Scoring - During 2012, the Fullbore Section continued to use electronic targets with only a few glitches. These were rented on a per diem basis from the manufacturer.
iv) Match Fees - During 2012, match fees remained the same as in the previous year and on average, matches were self-funded.
v) Matches at Batouche - The requirement that Range Control be notified of the calibers that are being used for each match is still in effect. During 2012, precision shooters regularily notified Range Control while target shooters were not as consistent.
vi) First Aid Training - Certification in First Aid is running out for some members and will need to be renewed. John Holleran, Mike Lutes, Paul McIlveen and Brian Doherty are still current for 2014.
vii) Trophy Books and Crests - Updated trophy books were available from Murray Watts and some can be obtained through Don Coleman. Blazer Crests are available through Lorraine Chapman, Secretary of the RNBRA.
viii) Membership List of RNBRA Members - This is now available to members of the Board of RNBRA. We would like Match Directors of the Fullbore Section to also have access to this List. Brian Doherty raised a concern with publishing directions for running a match at Batouche so that unauthorized people do not run shoots or use our building (in particular members of the Oromocto Shooting Club). This issue is really a matter for Range Control to manage.
ix) Pre-registration at the APM - Our experience last year with pre-registration was that all shooters at the APM were pre-registered and this was helpful with planning, squadding and preparation of score sheets. Nova Scotia will continue with their pre-registration requirement while PEI did not require pre-registration and will continue that practice.
Moved by Michael Lutes and seconded by Don Coleman that pre-registration continue as in 2012. Carried 10 in favour, 1 against. Our policy will be to require pre-registration and to levy a non-refundable 50% of the match fee for the APM. We will not levy a late fee or turn away late registrants providing that there is room for them without having to squad an additional relay.
Moved by Conrad Leroux and seconded by Bert deVink that novice shooters cannot shoot at the APM. Shooters at the APM must have attended at least 1 match before the APM and must satisfy the Match Director that they are capable of shooting the match (this would include such considerations as being familiar with the routine of shooting, scoring and adjusting their equipment. For long range matches they must have a reliable zero). This motion is to address problems encountered last year with novice shooters seriously disturbing their shooting squad with avoidable difficulties that could have been solved by attending a previous match.
4. NEW BUSINESS
i) Treasurer's Report - Conrad Leroux presented the financial statements of the Fullbore Section as of December 6th, 2013. At present we have a surplus after disbursements and liabilities of about $3000.
Moved by Conrad Leroux and seconded by Michael Lutes that the Treasurer's Report be accepted as presented. Carried
ii) Chairperson's Report - Daniel Chisholm presented a brief report stating that one task remains to be done during his tenure as chairperson and that is to ensure that members of the Fullbore Section are reimbursed for travel expenses.
iii) Report of Fullbore Section Liaison Person to RNBRA - Michael Lutes presenting a report indicating that some difficulties have been encountered in the past year resulting in no election of a new slate of officers for the RNBRA. The next meeting of the RNBRA Board is on January 5th, 2014. The RNBRA Website needs to revamped and Bert deVink will represent the Fullbore Section on this effort. A new Airgun Section was established in the RNBRA on November 24th, 2013. The issue of trust funds earmarked for the activities of the Fullbore Section and other Fullbore funds deposited with the RNBRA will be adressed during the coming year.
Moved by Wayde Clifford and seconded by Don Coleman that Michael Lutes continue as the Fullbore Liaison Person with the RNBRA Board. Carried.
iv) Report of RNBRA Representatives to Atlantic Hi-Power Committee - The Fullbore Section was represented by Ron Surette and Michael Lutes and the latter presented a brief report of the discussions. Dates for matches were set, a discussion about the smooth movement of trophies among the 3 provinces was held and the selection process for the Mini-Palma will take place at the Atlantic Championships. The full minutes of this meeting may be read here: Minutes of Atlantic Hi-Power Meeting - 2013
v) Vice-Chairperson Report - Bert deVink reported on the APM last summer and hi-lighted the crucial role of all the volunteers who made the Match a success.
Moved by Michael Lutes and seconded by Wayde Clifford that the Vice-Chairperson of the Fullbore Section automatically becomes the Match Director for the APM in the following year. Carried.
vi) Insurance - Much discussion centered on the need for adequate coverage for each individual shooter and guests at Fullbore or Precision matches. Some local clubs provide for their own insurance and so Fullbore shooters of those clubs are covered. This would mean that their fees would go up and the Insurance Companies would be "double dipping". It is clear that members of RNBRA affiliated clubs are not automatically covered by RNBRA insurance.
Moved by Michael Lutes and seconded by John Holleran that the Fullbore Section Liason Person to the RNBRA Board brings up to the Board and that the Board ensure that the RNBRA provides shooting insurance for all of it regular members. Carried.
vii) RSO Training - At all of our matches it is a requirement (especially at Batouche) that a certified RSO be responsible for safety at the firing line. Ron Surette and Wayde Clifford are certified Trainers. Wayde Clifford volunteered to provide the necessary training for both new and previously trained RSOs.
Moved by Don Coleman and seconded by Michael Lutes that Wayde Clifford provide an RSO Training course for Fullbore Section Members at a date and place to be set by the Fullbore Section Chairperson. Carried. Ron Surette volunteered that this could take place at the St. Antoine Range.
viii) Electronic Target Scoring - for this discussion Daniel Chisholm declared a conflict of interest as the manufacturer of the electronic scoring system and relinquished the chair to Michael Lutes. He abstained from voting on this matter.
- It was generally agreed that we will be continuing with electronic scoring and that, on the whole, it has proven to be a reliable system that provides us with some real benefits. Much discussion took place on the various options and merits of buying or renting. It is clear that we need to develop rules for the fair application of electronic scoring.
Moved by John Holleran and seconded by Conrad Leroux that we continue to use the electronic scoring system provided by Daniel Chisholm for our Fullbore Section matches and that the Fullbore Executive find means of supplying the scoring system. Carried.
ix) RNBRA Proceedings Book - Wayde Clifford presented and read from an earlier RNBRA Proceedings which collates ALL the activity for that given year. As Section Historian he would like to continue this practice and would like e-mails of all activities and matches to be sent to him. This is all available on the Blog-site and automatic e-mail delivery is available from this site.
x) Election of Officers -
a) Chairperson
Moved by Don Coleman and seconded by Bert deVink that Michael Lutes be nominated to the position of Chairperson. No further nominations. Acclaimed.
b) Vice-Chairperson
Moved by Wayde Clifford and seconded by John Holleran that Bert deVink be nominated to the position of Vice-Chairperson. No further nominations. Acclaimed.
c) Secretary
Moved by John Holleran and seconded by Conrad Leroux that Don Coleman be nominated to the position of Secretary. No further nominations. Acclaimed.
d) Treasurer
Conrad Leroux agreed to serve for 1 more year as Treasurer of the Fullbore Section. Appointed.
e) Liaison Person to RNBRA Board
Michael Lutes was elected as Liaison Person to the RNBRA - see Item 4-iii
f) Liaison Person to the DCRA
Daniel Chisholm will continue as Liaison to the DCRA
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| Don Coleman, Michael Lutes, Bert deVink, Conrad Leroux |
xi) Presentations - Michael Lutes as the new Chairperson, presented a plaque to Daniel Chisholm and to Conrad Leroux for their outstanding contributions to Fullbore Shooting and to the Fullbore Section over many years.
xii) Adjournment - The AGM was unanimously adjourned and all members present formed a Committee of the Whole in order to work on the schedule of matches for 2014. This schedule may be viewed here: 2014 FULLBORE SCHEDULE
Respecfully Submitted
Bert deVink
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
ATLANTIC HIGH POWER MEETING - 01-12-2013
The meeting of Fullbore and Precision shooters in the Maritime Provinces took place in Amherst NS this past Sunday. Although the weather was anything but good and the driving was bad, Michael Lutes and Ron Surrette attended and represented New Brunswick. Andy Webber took the chair while Wendy Reid took the minutes.
This meeting is a forum to discuss issues of relevance to Fullbore shooting, to agree on rules for shared matches, to co-ordinate the various competitions that all Maritime shooters might wish to attend and especially to schedule the traditional matches - three AGMs, Inter-Maritime Match, British Team Match, the Atlantic Championship and the Mini-Palma Match.
Minutes for this meeting may be found here: 2013 High-Power Meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
DON COLEMAN HONOURED FOR MARKSMANSHIP AND COACHING
Our good friend and shooting colleague, Don Coleman, who lives in Gagetown NB, was honoured by the community of Oromocto on Saturday, November 16, 2013 and inducted into the Oromocto Sports Wall of Fame for Marksmanship and Coaching.
He relates that his shooting career began with top performance as a cadet on the Atlantic Shooting Team in 1966 and he was the top Junior at the New Brunswick Annual Prize Meet. He has been unstop-able since then and most recently won the Governor General's Medal at the 2013 APM (he states that this happened after receiving his first Old Age Pension cheque, which, incidentally puts him is pretty good company among Maritime shooters).
Don has attained several Coaching Credentials (Level 3 Theory, Level 2 Cross Country Skiing and Level 1 Biathlon) and has been devoted to coaching young biathlon shooters in the Gagetown area where they won one gold, two silvers and a bronze with one shooter going to the Canada Games. He also coached biathlon in Oromocto with a bronze and silver at the Cadet Provincials. The Canada Games Girls Standing Air Rifle Team in 2003 came from Gagetown.
In his usual understated manner he states that "it was a good ceremony which I enjoyed in spite of myself".
Congratulations from all of us in the Fullbore Section to Don for this well deserved honour.
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| Oromocto MLA Ross Wetmore, Don Coleman and Sheila Coleman |
He relates that his shooting career began with top performance as a cadet on the Atlantic Shooting Team in 1966 and he was the top Junior at the New Brunswick Annual Prize Meet. He has been unstop-able since then and most recently won the Governor General's Medal at the 2013 APM (he states that this happened after receiving his first Old Age Pension cheque, which, incidentally puts him is pretty good company among Maritime shooters).
Don has attained several Coaching Credentials (Level 3 Theory, Level 2 Cross Country Skiing and Level 1 Biathlon) and has been devoted to coaching young biathlon shooters in the Gagetown area where they won one gold, two silvers and a bronze with one shooter going to the Canada Games. He also coached biathlon in Oromocto with a bronze and silver at the Cadet Provincials. The Canada Games Girls Standing Air Rifle Team in 2003 came from Gagetown.
In his usual understated manner he states that "it was a good ceremony which I enjoyed in spite of myself".
Congratulations from all of us in the Fullbore Section to Don for this well deserved honour.
Friday, November 1, 2013
RUNNING A MATCH ON BATOUCHE RANGE: Notes for Match Directors
At Range Control: signing out keys etc.
Prior to commencing fire, get permission to go live
Hourly Radio Check
When finished firing
Monday, October 21, 2013
FROM BERT deVINK - A PERSONAL THANK YOU
At the 2013 Annual Meeting of the RNBRA, I was given the Andy Gunther Award for my contribution to the maintenance of this blog. It was very late in the day and I was a bit overwhelmed by this surprising turn of events and so did not say all I had wanted to. I wanted to thank you for your vote of confidence in what I am doing with this site and to express my gratefulness that you think my efforts worthy of this award.
The idea of the Blog as a communication tool for the Fullbore Section came from Daniel Chisholm who started it several years ago. Because of his many other responsibilities, I offered to become the "editor" early in 2012 and have looked after it since then. Michelle Cormier and others have contributed many photographs of matches I could not attend. I believe the Blog started out and has quickly grown into a useful tool and record of the activities of the Fullbore Section.
In all honesty, I have enjoyed very much posting new information, match results and pictures of events and the shooters who take part in them. I especially have liked the opportunity the Blog affords me to sing the praises of New Brunswick Fullbore and Precision Shooters and the Teams we send to represent the Province of New Brunswick or the Maritimes. I hope to continue to do this for a long time to come and I look forward to your suggestions to make the blog even better.
Bert
The idea of the Blog as a communication tool for the Fullbore Section came from Daniel Chisholm who started it several years ago. Because of his many other responsibilities, I offered to become the "editor" early in 2012 and have looked after it since then. Michelle Cormier and others have contributed many photographs of matches I could not attend. I believe the Blog started out and has quickly grown into a useful tool and record of the activities of the Fullbore Section.
In all honesty, I have enjoyed very much posting new information, match results and pictures of events and the shooters who take part in them. I especially have liked the opportunity the Blog affords me to sing the praises of New Brunswick Fullbore and Precision Shooters and the Teams we send to represent the Province of New Brunswick or the Maritimes. I hope to continue to do this for a long time to come and I look forward to your suggestions to make the blog even better.
Bert
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