2012 SS Contest Rule Book Republished

Just wanted to let everyone know that we had to correct a couple of typos in the 2012 SS Contest Rule Book. We have re-posted the Rule Book with the corrections. The current version of the Rule Book is dated 1/30/2012. Use the link below to access the revised Rule Book.

http://www.co4hshooting.org/ss_contest/2012_colorado_4h_ss_state_contest_rule_book.pdf

Thank you!
Perry Brewer

2012 Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Contest Rule Book Available!

ATTENTION 4-H Shooters, Leaders and Families:

The 2012 Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Contest Rule Book is now available for use. Please pass this information along to those families and individuals that may need this information. Use the direct link below to access the 2012 Contest Rule Book. The rule book is in Adobe PDF format.

If you have any questions please contact Rick Romanin at rlromanin@netzero.net (303) 761-5651 or Jim Hamilton at jim.hamilton@colostate.edu (719) 846-7403. If you have problems with the file itself or downloading it, please let me know.

http://www.co4hshooting.org/ss_contest/2012_colorado_4h_ss_state_contest_rule_book.pdf

Thank you!
Perry Brewer

2012 4-H Hunting/Outdoor Skills Invitational Qualifier

This note is from Jim Hamilton:
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To all with shooting sports responsibilities:
Just a note to be sure that everyone knows that the qualifier for the 2012 invitational for hunting/outdoor skills will be held the weekend of February 18th
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Last year’s qualifier was in Flagler and we look forward to moving the event around the state as different counties are willing to host the event.

Use the link below to access information about the qualifier:

http://www.co4hshooting.org/shooting_opportunities.html

If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Jim Hamilton

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Thank you!
Perry Brewer

Get your tickets: 2012 Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Raffle

From: Jim Hamilton (719) 846-7403

We are now ready to begin our 2012 Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Program Raffle! We are hoping for another great success on this year's raffle! This raffle benefits not only the State 4-H Shooting Sports Program but 50% of the proceeds from this raffle will go back to the local counties & clubs that helped to sell the tickets! What could be better!

I would like to thank our Raffle Sponsors for 2012: CZ - USA, StealthCam, PFI - RapidReticle, Lodge Cast Iron, Rocky Mountain Shooters Supply, Federal Firearms. Without the kind donations from these companies and businesses, we would not be able to have our raffle opportunity.

Use the link below to access our on-line ticket order form. Use it to order the number of tickets you or your local group will need in order to participate this year. If you have any questions, I can be contacted at the above phone number or by e-mail.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEVHd1NxZVBRLS1xS2dXM0NOMUxRdFE6MQ

Here is a link to the Raffle Flyer for your use:

http://www.co4hshooting.org/2012_ss_raffle/2012_ss_raffle_flyer.pdf

Thanks!
Perry Brewer

NRA Youth Education Summit

Here is a Great Opportunity for some of our 4-H youth. Be sure to get it out to anyone you think might be interested.
Jim Hamilton

NRA Accepting 2012 Youth Education Summit Applications

FAIRFAX, Va.- The National Rifle Association is accepting applications from high school sophomores and juniors across the country for the National Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) from June 25 - July 1, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Forty-five outstanding students are chosen each year to travel to the nation's capital for a seven day, all expense paid educational experience. The summit encourages young adults to become well-rounded citizens by learning about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, how the federal government works and the importance of being active in civic affairs.

Activities on this year's schedule include:
Meeting national leaders from Capitol Hill and around Washington, DC Guest speakers at NRA Headquarters and the National Firearms Museum Informative tours at historic sites and monuments in and around Washington, DC Competitive debates with other high school students from across the nation

"I would recommend this trip for anyone interested in learning what it means to be an American," said past participant Amanda Krpan. "You don't have to be experienced with firearms to enjoy the week - there's more going on then you can image. It will exceed your expectations just like it did mine!"

In addition to the week in Washington DC, Y.E.S. participants compete for $30,000 in college scholarships. The first round of awards totals $10,000 and is given at the conclusion of the Y.E.S. program. A second round of scholarships is comprised of $20,000 and involves a second application, available to the participants after they go through the Y.E.S. program. Since the program's inception in 1996, more than $340,000 in scholarships has been awarded.

Entry into the program requires submission of a completed application form, high school transcript, three-page essay on the Second Amendment, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation. Interested students should have their application post-marked no later than February 1, 2012.

For additional information on the 2012 Youth Education Summit and how to apply, please visit http://www.friendsofnra.org/yes, or call 1-800-672-3888, ext. 1342.
Contact:
Kyle Jillson (703) 267-1595

Thank You!
Perry Brewer

One More Item on SS Records

This is a follow-up e-mail from Connie Cecil:

Hi All!
I forgot to mention that the name of the discipline is on the e-record.  Remember that the e-record is not locked so the member can add the other discipline(s) that will be in the e-record to the name or they can take the name off –whichever they prefer.

Thanks, Connie

Thank You!
Perry Brewer

Shooting Sports e-Records Clarification

The item below comes from Connie Cecil, 4-H Specialist, 4-H Projects and Curriculum. If you have any questions, contact Jim Hamilton.

Hi All!
Happy New Year!

I know that I may have confused people when I put the supplements in the e-records especially in the Shooting Sports projects.  Please let your Shooting Sports leaders and families know that this is how it is to work.  The 4-H member needs to only fill out one e-record no matter how many disciplines he or she may be taking.

For example:  A member is taking  .22  and shotgun as disciplines –let’s say the member picks the .22 e-record—that e-record contains the .22 shooting log and the shooting sports inventory—all the member needs to do is go to the e-records page (http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/erecords/index.php)  and go to the bottom of the General/Natural Resources Projects and get the shotgun log record to put in the .22 e-record.  The member DOES NOT have to do two e-records—so please make sure that your leaders and members understand this.

Here is where the additional log records are on the e-record webpage.

Additional Pages for the e-Record:

    Project Activity Log [ single page ]
    Expense Record [ single page ]
    Clover Guide & Project Selection Guide
    Shooting Sports Inventory Sheet
    Shooting Sports Log Pages (note: if doing more than one discipline, here is where you get your log page for your additional discipline):
    - .22 Rifle
    - Air Pistol
    - Air Rifle
    - Archery
    - Black Powder
    - Outdoor Skills
    - Shotgun

Thanks, Connie

Thank You!
Perry Brewer

Sympathy to Schutz Family

From Jim Hamilton:

Long-time 4-H shooting sports leader, Dave Schutz, lost his wife, Patsy, to cancer this week in Raton, NM. The funeral will be in Akron, Colorado on Friday, Dec. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Presbyterian Church.(Third and Ash)

The family plans to set up a scholarship fund for a nursing scholarship; but that has yet to be put in place. Checks may be made to Dave Schutz or the Patricia Schutz Memorial.

Please join me in extending the sympathy of the 4-H Shooting Sports family to Dave and his family. Cards and donations may be sent to the address below.

Dave Schutz
106 Hill Drive
Raton, New Mexico 87740

Thank you.
Perry Brewer

Crowley County Woman Winner in 2011 State 4-H Shooting Sports Raffle

Below is a link to an article telling a little bit about our 2011 grand prize winner of the 4-H Shooting Sports Raffle. Join me in congratulating Jennifer.

http://www.co4hshooting.org/2011_crowley_county_woman_raffle_winner.pdf

Thanks!
Perry Brewer

2012 SS Ambassadors Announced!

I wanted to let you know that the slate of 2012 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassadors have been announced! The link below will take you to the Ambassador page on the 4-H Shooting Sports web site. Let’s all welcome our new 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassadors!

http://www.co4hshooting.org/ss_ambassador_program.html

If you have questions about the 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Program or would like to schedule an Ambassador for your event, contact Lacey Mann, Ambassador Coordinator (lacey.mann@colostate.edu) 719.336.7734 or Jim Hamilton (jim.hamilton@colostate.edu) 719.846.7403

Thank you!
Perry Brewer

New Contest Tools Available

We have posted some Contest Tools for you on the State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest site. The tools consist of the firing line procedures & instructions that will be used on the firing line at the State Shoot this next year. Feel free to use these documents as part of your local/county shoots. These will be useful to give your youth shooters a better feel of the instructions they will hear at the state shoot. We have also posted the shotgun games score sheets (including tie breaker score sheets) that we use at the State Shoot. The score sheets are for trap, skeet & 5-stand. Please feel free to use them as you see fit at your local shoots. The link below will take you to the State Shoot Contest site. Scroll down the page to see the links for the Contest Tools. (Thank you to Rick Romanin for making these tools available and in most cases creating and editing the documents!)

http://www.co4hshooting.org/ss_contest/index.html

Thanks!
Perry Brewer

Leader Workshop Registration Forms Available!

4-H Leader Certification Workshop registration forms are now available. Please pass this along to all your 4-H leaders looking to get Shooting Sports discipline certified or to add a certification to their skill set. The link below will take you to the Leader Certification Page and you can then take the registration link from there. (Thank you Susan Cuckler for getting the registration form updated and edited!)

http://www.co4hshooting.org/article12212005.html

Thanks!
Perry Brewer