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“The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.” - Thomas Jefferson

Anne Arundel Fish & Game Conservation Association

From the ChairmanFellow Clubmembers,

Y ou may notice that this is the space where you would normally

hear from our President. If you have not already heard, just a few weeks ago Walt became a happily married man! Please join me in wishing him and his lovely bride congratulations and well wishes from the entire AAF&G community. As it happens, a planned job relocation for Walt’s new wife was moved up and so our President has spent most of the last month hurriedly packing up and moving out of state, which has kept him very busy. On October 8th the club hosted the 2017 Ernie Clarke Memorial Club Championship Match and the Annual Bull Roast. Despite some really discouraging weather forecasts throughout the weekend, we ended up with a very nice turnout for both and had hardly any rain to deal with throughout the day. The Kitchen Committee, as always, did a phenomenal job with the Bull Roast, and I saw a lot of happy and well-fed people in the clubhouse throughout the day. As the Ernie Clarke match director, I can only offer my sincere thanks to my assistant MD Ken Gent who helped things run very smoothly this year, as well as to all the folks (some not even club members!) who volunteered to help run the match stages. Remember that by the time you read this, our Annual Meeting is just over a month away. The Holiday Pot Luck and the Annual Meeting will take place on December 14th,

November 9th

Dinner ~ 7:00 PM Meeting ~ 8:00 PM

Dinner by Mike & Kathy Anderson…

The Kitchen Committee!

NOVEMBER 2017

Club Dinner & General Meeting

2017 ERNIE CLARKE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WRAP-UP

The 2017 AAF&G Club Championship Match and annual club Bull Roast were held on October 8th, and a good

time was had by all. We had almost thirty club members compete for bragging rights and 2018 club dues, as well as quite a few Provisional Members take advantage of the

opportunity to get discipline sign-offs towards their full membership. Also, this year we will finally be able to crown a High Lady for the match, as well! And, all this despite really terrible weather forecasts right up until match day.As is club custom, the winners and full results will be announced at the December Annual Meeting and Holiday Potluck Dinner, and we look forward to seeing you there. We would also like to express our thanks to all the people who worked so hard to set up and run the stages. It is one of the great things about AAF&G that so many are willing to lend a hand and show off their areas of interest to everyone else. Thanks to everyone for another enjoyable and successful Championship match!

Colin Wynne Ken GentMatch Director Match Administratoraafg.competition@gmail.com

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Happy ThanksgivingThursday, November 23rd

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APPLESEED

MD Appleseed has passed a milestone this summer with

our 400th student to make Rifleman. In honor of this, and the Maryland 400 who sacrificed themselves to save Washington’s Army during the American Revolution, all those who shoot or re-qualify as

Rifleman before 1/1/18 will be entered into a drawing for Appleseed swag! Don’t miss your chance to get some great gear!

Brian SwiftAppleseed MD State Coordinator/Senior Instructorappleseedmaryland@gmail.com

Sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/Project-Appleseed-Maryland-264406060313831/

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and it is a great opportunity to break bread and spend time with your fellow club members. Of course, Officer and Director elections will be held, so please make sure to read through the candidate biographies in this month’s SCORE. Also, the Board recently voted out a number of recommended updates to the Association Bylaws, and those will be up for a membership vote at the Annual Meeting, as well. Please have a look at the more detailed discussion of the proposed changes in this month’s newsletter. Be well, and I look forward to seeing you on the range and around the club.

Colin WynneChairman, AAF&G Board of Directors.

OFFICER AND DIRECTOR CANDIDATES FOR 2018

Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting on 14 December, 2017. The candidate slate presented by the

Nominating Committee and approved at the September General Meeting is as follows:

For President: Matt Schwartz

For Vice President: Mona Yurwitz (incumbent)

For Secretary: Debbi Gay (incumbent)

For Treasurer: Randy Ronzitti (incumbent)

For Director (4 positions): David Chumbley

Jim Gay Mike McGrath (incumbent)

Richard Simmons Darryl Swiggett John Younkin

Prior to the Election at the Annual Meeting, the floor will be open for nominations of qualified members for any of the above offices. Biographies for the above candidates can be found elsewhere in this edition of the SCORE.

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JUNIOR RIFLE PROGRAM

It was a good month at the Trap fields. Fair weather brought out not only our regulars, but also some shooters

we haven't seen in a while. With over 300 rounds shot last month we've been quite busy. It's always best to arrive early to ensure your choice of positions and number of rounds you would like to shoot. I would like to remind everyone that the second Saturday of each month we set up Trap #2 to throw doubles. Trap#3 will still be set for regulation Trap. Come out and try both. Just bring plenty of ammo. The next one will be November 11th. I would like to congratulate Chris Ebley for shooting his first 25 straight. Good job As always #8 shot and cash or check only, at the Trap trailer.

Bob Yurwitzrjyurwitz@verizon.net

For the month of October, we had we had three practice Sundays with a total of 22 shooters on the

line. Four team members earned their NRA Qualification Medal. Andrew Keller will now start working on his NRA Distinguished Expert medal.

NRA Qualification Program Medals: Andrew Keller Expert Olivia Norris Sharpshooter Bar 3 Tommy Hickey Sharpshooter Bar 3 Taylor Hyland Marksman 1st Class and Sharpshooter

The Annual “Libby” match was held on Sunday, August 27 at the Marriottsville range. It was a 4x20 Prone Match. Attending the match were Katie & Tommy Hickey, Andrew Keller, Thadeus Triandos and Taylor Hyland. Andrew Keller received a 3rd place plaque for his age category. The MSR&P Association State 3P Championship was held on Saturday, September 23 at the Marriottsville ranges. It was a 3x40 3P match with a Junior and Open category. Participating in the match were Andrew Keller and Thadeus Traindos. Andrew Keller and Thadeus Triandos, and hopefully a few more of their team members, will start shooting in 3P Sporter Air Rifle matches this fall. We would like to welcome our newest member Elizabeth Younkin to our Junior Rifle Program. Have Fun Shooting & Remember Youth are Our Future!

Andrea MillerChairman Jr. Rifle Programandrea@chesmill.com

EDUCATION & TRAINING

It appears NRA Basic Pistol will be back. NRA has scrapped its "Blended" training approach as of late December 2016 and the original Basic Pistol Course will be brought back sometime this

year. As soon as those plans are finalized, AAF&G will schedule such a class. Best estimate is late summer or early fall for NRA Basic Pistol at AAF&G. Please email AAF&G Training if you wish to take the NRA Basic Pistol class and you will be notified once the next class if formalized. Please view the official AAF&G Training Schedule that can be found on the AAF&G Website under EDUCATION for future classes: http://www.aafg.org/education.html. We are also asking the membership for training feedback. Did you miss a specific class and want to see if it is offered again? Is there a class not offered that you feel will benefit the AAF&G community? Please contact the AAF&G Training team at: AAFG.Training@gmail.com. We want to hear from you!!!

Taylor, Aiden, Avery, Olivia, Andrew, Katie, and Tommy

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NOVEMBER RSOs and BACKUP RSOs

11/04/2017 Primary: Vacant Backup: Scott Willard

11/11/2017 Primary: David Hickey Backup: Steve Newcomer

11/18/2017 Primary: Bob Yurwitz Backup: Joe Russi

11/25/2017 Primary: Andy McKinney Backup: Bob Yurwitz

T he International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Potomac Grail Match was held at the Thurmont

Conservation and Sportsmen's Center, Thurmont, MD on October 7 and 8. The match included BUG, CCP, SSP and SPD-CO (Carry Optics) Divisions. There were 12 self-defense related stages. It was the first IDPA Sanctioned Match offering a Carry Optic Division. Three of our intrepid action pistol shooters earned awards including: • CP Division 3rd Place Expert David Chumbley • CP Division 4th Place Sharpshooter Pedro Chin • CP Division 5th Place Sharpshooter Richard Simmons

Bill Osborne

IDPAPROPOSED BYLAWS

CHANGES

At our October meeting, the Board of Directors passed a motion to recommend a set of

changes to the Association Bylaws for approval by the members. As the current bylaws specify, such changes must be approved in a quorum vote of the membership, so the vote will be scheduled to happen during the Annual Meeting on December 14th. As also required by the bylaws, the proposed changes must be available for at least thirty (30) days prior to the vote for review by the members.

I have posted the proposed changes to the AAF&G Forum (the link can be found on the club’s homepage). The thread is titled Proposed Bylaws Changes for Dec 2017 and can be found in the AAF&G › Clubhouse › Club Business topic area. In that post you will find a Microsoft Word DOCX file showing tracked changes from the current bylaws to the proposed version. For those who prefer a different format, prior to the November 9th General Meeting the proposed changes will be posted in the clubhouse, as well.

At first glance, there seem to be quite a lot of changes. When you look closely, you will find there are a small number of new areas (formally defining the Range Safety Committee, restructuring the existing Standing Committees to align better with how committees have been operating in practice, and explicitly defining electronic business for the Board). Some sections have been relocated to help improve overall document flow, mostly regarding Membership categories. Lastly, a fair amount of minor grammatical and wording fixes have been made, as well as some changes to clean up potential inconsistencies that have arisen over the history of the document.

If you have any questions of comments on the proposed changes, I encourage you to use the forum thread for discussion, or to engage with any club Officer or Director if you prefer.

Colin WynneChairman, AAF&G Board of Directors.

Thoughts for Consideration• Gun control means using both hands.

• Why do you carry a .45? Because they don't make a .46!

• Gun Control is not about guns; it's about control.

• Those who trade Liberty for security have neither.

• The Second Amendment is in place in case they ignore the others.

• If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson.

• Who has the best reaction time, you and your 1911 or the 911 operator?

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PRECISION PISTOL

NAVY VISITS

October 7th AAF&G hosted a set of Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) matches for Service

Pistol and 22 rimfire. It was a great day as 16 Midshipmen armed with 45 cal 1911s came to get some match experience and try their hands at earning points awards towards Distinguished Badges. Alas, while they won no awards this time, they were ladies and gentlemen all, and a real pleasure to have on the line. Their youth, intelligence, and eagerness are confidence-inspiring and just plain fun. It is always special to have men and women from our services join us. If only there was time for much more! And as to awards, there were only a very few won that day. In fact, only one shooter broke into the winner’s circle. Our Mike Merritt shot his way into more CMP EIC points towards his Distinguished 22 badge. No CMP Service Pistol points will be awarded as this time no one made the cut line.But no worries, there is another opportunity for both CMP and NRA victories October 28th (after press time for this SCORE issue).

SQUEEEZE ME

All right, calm down, we are just talking about triggers here.It is a happy time when folks new to precision pistol come out and join us. They are frequently no strangers to handguns, but are often new to the idea of shooting them with maximum accuracy. Our usual newbie comes prepared to align the sights, get a glimpse of a sight picture as the gun wobbles past the target, and then pull the trigger. Well, it just doesn’t work like that. First off, normal human reflexes take about a quarter second, and the sights are not really where you thought they were when the trigger was pulled. And second, the act of pulling the trigger like that moves the gun. Result: no joy. Here is the way that will work: Learn to slowly add pressure to the trigger until it fires. That’s the squeeeeze part. Slowly and steadily add pressure. The shot should be a surprise. While all that is going on, just do your best to hold sight alignment. Don’t worry so much about sight picture, just go for great alignment and accept whatever movement on the target the Shooting Gods are giving that day. If you do that, odds are your shot will be in the black. That’s a good thing. And another good thing is that you can help train yourself to do the above by dry firing! Of course you can also join us. We train and practice once a week. Check out the calendar.

Mike McGrathmm909@comcast.net

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CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIESFor President - Matt Schwartz

I am a 43-year-old avid competition pistol shooter and member of Anne Arundel Fish and Game (AAF&G) in good standing since 2015. I have served as intelligence professional for the Department of the Army as both a Soldier and Civilian for over 20 years; my military service includes multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. I have served in numerous leadership positions throughout my career; from a Team Leader in Iraq to a Battalion Operations Officer. I believe these positions make me uniquely qualified for consideration to serve as President of AAF&G. I am a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA). My certifications include NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO), USPSA Range Officer, International Defensive Pistol Association Safety Officer, and AAF&G RSO. I spend my weekends shooting regional USPSA matches, including travel to Pennsylvania and Virginia where I have met great people, made friends, and learned how other clubs operate in a safe and friendly manner for all shooters. I also enjoy annual pheasant hunting over Thanksgiving weekends with my father, brother-in-law, and his German shorthaired pointer, Radar. At AAF&G, I serve as a Match Director for monthly AAF&G USPSA matches. I volunteer my time building stage props, acquiring targets and material, and designing fun, yet challenging stages. I also serve as the AAF&G Plinking Range Chair, where I’ve implemented simple yet effective changes to insure members can shoot in a safe and accommodating manner. I have also volunteered for AAF&G Action Pistol Range clean up sessions. I believe volunteerism is the lifeblood of a gun club. I would like to take a more active role as President with the goal of enhancing productive relationships between all shooting disciplines and ensuring continued success for the Club for years to come.

For Vice President - Ramona Yurwitz (incumbent)

My name is Ramona Yurwitz, aka Mona, and Millcreek Mona and I am running for the Vice President position of AAF&G. I have been a member for about 15 years. I have completed the NRA Home Firearm Safety & Basic Pistol and the Personal Protection in the Home classes. I started shooting Cowboy Action with my husband Bob (been married 47 years) I have also shot Bullseye, Rimfire, and Trap. I love shooting in competitions and I love the fellowship that this club has to offer. My goals are to get more women involved in the club and to have more family oriented functions. I am a Native American (Osage), a retired Postal Clerk (Millersville), a Past Regent of the Women of the Moose, a DAR and Colonial Dames member. I have held various offices in these organizations and in the community. I worked with Meals on Wheels for four years, until they changed their

volunteer duties. Bob and I have two grown sons, two nearly grown granddaughters, and two mini-dachshunds. I quilt as a hobby and work as a fill in clerk at Cottonseed Glory in Annapolis.

For Treasurer - Randy Ronzitti (incumbent)I’ve been an AAF&G member since 2013, and started Action Pistol in July of 2012. I have held a life membership in the National Rifle Association since I was 22 years old. A friend of mine introduced me to rifle shooting during my college years and have been hooked ever since then in the shooting sports. In 1974 or so, I lived in Dallas Texas for a year, well if you live in Texas you need to buy a pistol and a shotgun. My first pistol was a 1911 Colt Gold Cup for bullseye competition; I still have that pistol. While in Dallas I was pretty active in a club’s bullseye competition. Moving back to Maryland I did mostly plinking at indoor ranges, and some rifle plinking at outdoor ranges. I did teach my son and daughter how to safely handle and shoot firearms and never to touch a firearm unless I was informed and in the immediate area. My extensive travel requirement for my profession didn’t allow for much formal practice or competition time. Upon retirement in 2011, I made a concerted effort to get back in the shooting sports and looked around a lot and found out about Anne Arundel Fish and Game, a shooting sports club, just up my alley. I started seriously shooting around the summer of 2012 and in meeting the various members of AAF&G found many common interests and good companionship. I would like to give back to the club to support good sportsmanship, teaching young people the right way to use firearms, and of course support the 2nd Amendment and the whole Constitution of the United States. For Treasurer, my background is very successful program management for 15 years at a private federal defense contractor.

For Secretary - Deborah Gay (incumbent)

Please review my qualifications as a candidate for the position of Secretary for the Anne Arundel Fish & Game Conservation Association, Inc.

Personal: A native Marylander, raised in Harford County and a resident of Severn for the past thirty years. I have been married for 34 years and am a parent and a grandparent. I have provided childcare services for thirty years; elder care services for ten years, and retail garden supply services for six years. I have also been an Anne Arundel County Fair entrant and prizewinner for six years.

Non-shooting activities: Operation Santa Claus with the Salvation Army for ten years and a volunteer with the Anne Arundel County fair for five years. I have also supported the NRA-ILA’s activities and manned tables at gun shows for the Maryland State Rifle & Pistol Association.

Shooting Activities: Informal pistol and rifle shooting for eleven years; collector of .22 pistols and rifles; have a limited

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amount of high power rifle experience; supporter of US Olympic shooting activities; Range Safety officer for Anne Arundel Fish and Game Conservation Association, Inc.Friends of NRA – sponsor since 2000 and an Anne Arundel FNRA Committee member since 2001, Treasurer in 2002 and 2003, Co-chair in 2004, Chair in 2005, and Treasurer in 2006 and 2007. I have participated in FNRA workshops in Fairfax, VA in 2004 and in Massachusetts in 2005. I have worked at Volunteer Appreciation Days in Maryland in 2002 and in New Jersey in 2004.

AAF&G Activities: Joined as a family member in September 2000; elected Secretary in December 2000 and have missed very few meetings (board and general meetings) in 14 years since my initial election and then only because of surgeries or other medical issues. I have manned tables at various gun shows for AAF&G causes and I participate in general work parties as requested and promote AAF&G at other activities.Serving as Secretary has allowed me to develop friendships across a wide spectrum of the shooting community as well as provide a reliable person for the job.

For Director - David ChumbleyI wish to be considered for nomination to the Board of Directors. I have been a member of Anne Arundel Fish & Game for 9 years and I have been a resident of Severna Park for the past 12 years. I have been a police officer for the last 16 years in Washington, D.C. I am active in IDPA competition and regularly attend the club matches. I am a newly appointed range safety officer for the club. I embrace all of the shooting disciplines that occur at our facility from high power rifle to cowboy action. Often, I can be found at the high power rifle range shooting anything from a Savage 99 to a Colt AR-15. I enjoy the outdoors from hunting to kayaking and make every attempt to participate in the outdoor sports as much as I can. I believe that I can be a valuable member of the Board of Directors. I can bring a fair and balanced approach to the issues that are handled by the Board of Directors. If selected for this position I will carry out my duties without biases, prejudice, or partiality. Thank you for your consideration.

For Director - James GayI would like to run for a seat on the Board of Directors at AAF&G. Some of my qualifications as follows:

Personal - I’ve lived in Maryland all my life and was raised in Anne Arundel County. I’m a Vietnam veteran having served in the US Army Special Forces as a Medic. I am retired from the state of Maryland as a Correctional Officer. I’ve done heating and air conditioning off and on for 20 years. I installed the furnace here at the clubhouse. I’ve been an entrant in the AA county fair for 10 years and have won many Blue Ribbons for canning.

Non-shooting activities - I worked with the group “Motorcyclist Operation Santa Claus” with the Salvation Army for 10 years. I was head of Security and Treasurer for 4 years.

I have been a volunteer for the AA County fair for 5 years. I’ve been a supporter of the NRA-ILA and the US Shooting Team. I’ve worked at guns shows for the Maryland State Rifle &Pistol Association and many work parties on every range at the club for the past 11 years. I am a supporter of the Second Amendment and I am a registered Republican.Shooting Activities - I’ve been involved in informal pistol and rifle shooting for over 50 years and enjoy high power rifle shooting the most of all. I have been a hunter for over 50 years and I like deer hunting the most of all. I’m also a pistol and rifle collector. I have been a NRA Life Endowment member for 30 years.

NRA Activities - I have supported the Friends of the NRA of AA Co. in many ways. I have been a sponsor since 2000, an AA Co. FNRA Committee member since 2001, co-chairman for 2005, and merchandise manager for 2005, 2006 and 2007. I participated in a FNRA workshop in Springfield, MA in 2005. I worked at the FNRA volunteer appreciation days in Maryland and New Jersey in 2002, 2004 and 2005. I was the merchandise manager for the FNRA Volunteer days for October 2006.

AAF&G Activities - I joined as a family member in September 2000 and since then I have only missed about 7 or 8 meetings (Board & General meetings) due to illness and surgeries in the family in the past 11 years. I have worked tables at guns shows on behalf of AAF&G and I have always promoted AAF&G at other events and activities. I have assisted the club’s Secretary in recording the minutes of both Board and General meetings for the past 11 years. I have also passed around Get Well and Sympathy cards for club members for the past 11 years.

I thank you for your time and consideration of me in this matter of running for a seat on the Board of Directors at AAF&G.

For Director - Mike McGrath (incumbent)Mike is primarily a Bullseye shooter. He has a Conventional Outdoor Pistol Expert classification and is an avid competitor. He has been a member of our club’s four-man pistol team competing at NRA Championships. A frequent match winner in his classification, he was honored as the AAF&G Bullseye Pistol Shooter of the Year in 2009.

Mike is a chief range officer, handles the center fire statistics for the League, conducts the every-Tuesday conventional pistol training for members and supervised an effort to recycle bullets. He has been a member of the Interview and Inquiry Committee that is part of the selection process for prospective members.

Mike has served as a board member for the Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County. Prior to retiring in 2007, Mike was an executive with the Edison Electric Institute, the trade association for electric utilities. Responsibilities included marketing, energy efficiency, and managing a national effort to win rate cases.

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He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and combat engineer.

Mike thoroughly enjoys fellow members and believes our club is a treasure to have, use, grow and protect.

For Director - Richard Simmons1) Education

a) University of Baltimore School of Law -- J. D. (1999)

b) Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland -- B. A. (1991)

2) Employment History

a) Law Office of Richard A. Simmons, attorney (2003-present)

i) Maryland Bar, member (2000-present)

ii) United States District Court Bar, member (2001-present)

b) Office of the Public Defender, staff attorney (2001-2003)

c) Anne Arundel County Police Department, police officer (1995-2001)

d) Annapolis City Police Department, police officer (1993-1995)

3) Summary:

a) I am seeking nomination as a candidate for member of the Board of Directors.

b) I was a club member in the late 1990s, until school and work interrupted my ability to actively shoot. However, through my father who has been a club member for over 20 years, I have been in constant contact with the club since. Two years ago, my son, Ryan Simmons, and I applied for and were granted full membership to the club. My son is a career Anne Arundel County firefighter/EMT.

c) Shooting interest: I am active in IDPA and USPSA. I have organized and support an IDPA shooting team primarily composed of club shooters, known as “Team Tango Down.” The team participates in sanctioned matches in across Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania. I personally have traveled as far as Texas to participate in sanctioned matches.1

i) I am classified as a sharpshooter in IDPA, and a class “C” shooter in USPSA.

ii) I am a certified IDPA safety officer.

iii) Membership:

(2) IDPA; (3) USPSA; (4) Civilian Marksmanship Program.

d) Other certifications: Concealed carry permit holder (Maryland).

e) Purpose: I am seeking this candidacy to support the club, and promote the positive attributes of shooting sports. I would like to develop and promote a working relationship with the community and the club, promoting activities to support worthy causes, such as local law enforcement, military and public safety.

Thank you for your consideration. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me.

For Director - Darryl SwiggettI grew up in Texas and shot and hunted regularly with my Father but got away from shooting for over a decade once I moved to the Washington, DC area in 1988. I got back in to shooting informally with friends in the early 2000s and discovered IDPA in 2007 and started shooting matches at AAF&G. Over the years of shooting matches at AAF&G, I came to know many, many members here and liked them all and decided that I wanted to be part of this club. I started my membership process in 2015 and became a full member in 2016. I am a Life Member of the National Rifle Association, an NRA Range Safety Officer and a NRA Certified Pistol Instructor as well as an IDPA Safety Officer.I am a very active shooter in IDPA. I compete heavily in sanctioned matches across the country and have competed in over 50 sanctioned matches, multiple national championships and one IDPA World Championship. I am a 5 Gun Master class shooter in IDPA and have six top-10 and three top-5 overall finishes. I was the ESP Division Champion and low overall score at the 2017 Maryland State IDPA Match. At AAF&G I enjoy shooting IDPA and steel matches and serving as an SO during the matches. I also serve as a Club RSO and have enjoyed that duty and getting out and meeting other members of the club during those assignments. I have taken part in the Ernie Clarke Memorial Match at the club and really enjoy seeing people getting out and trying different shooting disciplines and expanding their knowledge at that event. I have attended a few Board of Director meetings this year and have come to respect the work that they do and the decisions they have to make on behalf of the club. I am interested in taking a more active role in AAF&G and am seeking a seat on the Board of Directors. I am extremely interested in training and would like to see training opportunities for our members increase. I would also like to make sure the club resources are being maximized for members use. I would also like to explore any ideas for expanding the capabilities of the club both to satisfy the needs of current members and to draw new members in.

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(1) National Rifle Association;

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For Director - John Younkin

Brief Bio:• Lived in Annapolis since 2009• Married with 2 Children• Life NRA Member• Lifelong shooter of pistol, rifle, bow, shotgun and recent muzzleloader convert (thanks Bill P.)• Desert Storm Veteran (Air Force) (yes we actually shoot in the AF)• Executive with VMware Corporation in Software/ Cybersecurity Sales working with Federal/DoD space• Active Hunter with Bow, Muzzeloader and Shotgun• Reloading for 5 years and still alive with all fingers in tact

Current Role in AAF&G Club/ Events:• Chair of Property Stewardship Committee since 2016• Actively involved in Shotgun, HP and Rimfire action

Eccles HP Rifle RangeCLUB MATCHES

Service Rifle Matches: The next Service Rifle/MSR/Any Rifle subject to the FSA of 2013 (except M1A) Match will be held on Saturday, November 4th from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. The NRA 500 match (about which see below) will be held on the preceding Friday, November 3rd from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Vintage Military Rifle Match: The next Vintage Military Rifle Match will be held on November 18th from 10:00am to 12:00 noon and will be for Manual Bolt Rifles to commemorate WWI – the War to End All Wars – America’s entry into it and the armistice of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 99 years ago which ended that war. New Service Rifle and Vintage Military Rifle Match shooters should consider arriving NLT 9:30am Saturday in order to familiarize themselves with the course of fire and get guidance in positions and use of the sling. A five minute unlimited sighter shots sighting-in period will precede the record fire phases. For details on high power rifle match requirements, please visit the web page at http://aafg.org/events.html.

Very Vintage Rifle Activity: The next Very Vintage Rifle Match will be held as usual on the 5th Saturday of the month, December 30th. This match is for original or reproduction single shot rifles chambered for cartridges originally loaded with black powder (but which can be loaded with smokeless for the match). This era represented the zenith of the development of highly accurate black powder rifles and black powder rifle cartridge development

used not only by military worldwide but for target shooting and hunting all sorts of game on all continents, examples of which include but certainly are not limited to the 45-70, 45-90, 45-110, 44-77, 43 Spanish, 43 Spanish Reformado, 43 Spanish Reformado Redux, 43 Mauser, 43 Egyptian, 43 Turkish, 11.5x50R Werder, 18.84mm x 57R Wanzl-Albini, 14×33mm Wänzl-Schwänzl, 11.15x42R and 11.15x58RWerndl, 58 Berdan, 50-70, .577 Snider, .577-450 Peabody-Martini, Martini-Henry, and Martini & Rossi Gibson as well as the many other smaller caliber black powder cartridges that proliferated in this era until the advent of smokeless powder.

Shooters downrange? This is a reminder to all users of the Eccles range that they must first determine that there is NO ONE DOWNRANGE and that the FIRING LINE is HOT before bringing an uncased firearm into the pavilion or before uncasing a firearm in the pavilion. We hope to have a visual signal installed that shooters can use to determine range/firing line status from outside. Once installed we’ll advise Eccles Range users in how to use it.

Sound redirection: In order to best take advantage of the current sound containment and redirection efforts on the Eccles Range, shooters are requested to pull the shooting benches rearward to a point where the front of the bench is slightly behind the line of the 6”x6” vertical supports so as to better contain, absorb, and direct muzzle blasts. Yes, this might make it a tad noisier inside the pavilion, but hey, you are wearing hearing protection, yes? Soon this will be a no-brainer since we’ll have installed a rail along the pad to make sure the benches stay behind the line of the 6”x6”s.

Shoot Straight and Shoot Safely!

Bill PalkEccles Range Committee Chair

Biographies, from Page 8. • Volunteer for Bikeatlhalon, Ernie Clark shoot and wall buildout/ repair for HP range.Membership Other Non-Profit Organizations:• Maryland Masons• DC Chapter of Scottish RiteInterested in expanding my involvement in the club and helping support the board and range leads in improving and growing the club. Passionate 2nd Amendment supporter and enthusiast. Would like to take on a greater role with AAF&G help AAF&G wherever I can and continue to make AAF&G a great local club.

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AAF&G Welcomes Six NewProvisional Members

Two new provisional member applicants were proposed to and approved for acceptance as provisional members

by the Board and the General Membership at the October 2017 Board and Membership meetings. The new provisional members are:

Craig CONDON

Emil N. GALLINA

Steven R. MARTIN

Dan R. MASTROMARCO

W. Dean MOORE

Thomas J. MULRENIN If you see them on the range after their initial orientation and safety walkthrough, remember that they may be looking to you for guidance in following the range safety rules, range protocol, range safety, customs, range safety, ethics, range safety, etc., and since they cannot shoot without the presence of a full member on that range, please help them out if you can. Be a mentor.

MEMBERSHIP Department

Provisional Members – Gun School

The next scheduled Gun School is set for Sunday, November 19,

2017 (pending Board approval and minimum participation). If you are a provisional member and wish to register for this Gun School class in November, please send an e-mail to aafg.training@gmail.com. We will send an e-mail confirmation that you are registered for the class. You must be a provisional member to attend, i.e., you must have had your interview, safety walkthrough, and have been issued your provisional membership card. Also, if you were confirmed to attend Gun School previously and missed your class for whatever reason, please send us an e-mail as well. We will reserve a space in the next scheduled class, but we still need you to indicate if you plan to attend. We will send you an e-mail confirmation as well. In either case, first time registering or making up a missed class, please do not show up for Gun School unless you receive a registration confirmation from AAF&G Training. We can accommodate up to 20 people in the Gun School class. If the class fills up, a waiting list will be created. Those on the waiting list will be placed into class on a first come, first served basis if there are cancellations. Therefore, it is very important if you are confirmed to attend Gun School class and cannot attend, that you notify us by e-mail so that we can place someone from the waiting list into the current class. Otherwise, those on the waiting list will be given priority placement in the next Gun School class.

AAFG.Training aafg.training@gmail.com

GUN SCHOOL

New Applicant Posting

The following individuals whose names are shown below have applied for membership in AAF&G.

Elias S. HURD, AnnapolisSponsored by Rob Hurd

Daniel C. EMANUELI, GrasonvilleSponsored by Ronald Healey

Posted 09/22/17

Raymond B. STRANG, StevensvilleSponsored by Marc Ours

Posted 09/25/17

Nancy G. McKeown, OdentonSponsored by Ken Gent

Craig H. Decker, Severna Park

Sponsored by Scott BassPosted 10-23-17

If you have any comments - favorable or unfavorable - regarding these applicants, please advise Bill Palk by email at wpalk@verizon.net.

AAFG Forum

Don’t forget, scores from many AAF&G matches can be found on the AAF&G

Forum. Other stuff is also posted on the Forum. Give it a look-see sometime. Sign up for members is easy! And for non-mem-bers, nigh unto impossible! This is your exclusive AAF&G members only forum and is for all sorts of gun/shooting/2nd Amend-ment/club operations info, some of which may not be for non-member consumption. Check it out at http://s13.zetaboards.com/AAFandG.

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AAF&G 2018 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL & WAIVER FORM NOTE:

DO NOT LEAVE DUES AND/OR RENEWAL FORMS IN THE CLUBHOUSE OR DELIVER AT A MEETING!!!

All members in arrears of their dues as of February 1, 2018 will be dropped from membership and any issued gate access card will be deactivated until their membership status is resolved as required under the current bylaws. Members who joined after August 1999 must maintain a current NRA membership and include a copy of their current NRA card or magazine address label as proof with their dues and this renewal/waiver form before receiving a 2018 renewal sticker.

Please forward your dues payment as soon as possible. Dues and completed renewal/waiver forms must be mailed to the Membership Chairman, Anne Arundel Fish & Game, PO Box 150, Arnold, MD 21012. Do not drop off at the clubhouse or Trap Trailer or bring to meetings. Additional copies of renewal/waiver forms are available from the website or from the November 2017, December 2017, and January 2018 issues of the SCORE.

PLEASE FILL OUT ALL INFORMATION CLEARLY AND LEGIBLY:

Indicate your membership category:

INDIVIDUAL & PROVISIONAL INDIVIDUAL Annual Member $250 annual dues + $50 capital assessment $300.00 Total annual fee

FAMILY & PROVISIONAL FAMILY Annual Member $62.50 annual dues. NO capital assessment $62.50 Total annual fee

STUDENT & PROVISIONAL STUDENT Annual Member $125.00 annual dues + $50 capital assessment $175.00 Total annual fee

LIFE Member No annual dues. $50 capital assessment $50.00 Total annual fee

Name: (Last) _______________________________________________ (First) ______________________________________ (MI) ___________

Address: (Number & Street) _____________________________________________________________ (City/State/Zip) ___________________

Phone: (Home) ________________________ (Work) _________________________ (Cell) ______________________________________

Email address(es): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: _______________ NRA Member No.: __________________ Type of NRA membership: _____________________

Shooting Interests:

Rifle: □ Informal □ Competition □ Smallbore □ High Power □ Muzzleloading □ Junior Program □ Hunting

Shotgun: □ Informal □ Competition □ Trap □ Skeet □ Sporting Clays □ Hunting

Handgun: □ Informal □ Competition □ Bullseye □ Action Pistol □ Cowboy Action □ IDPA □ Hunting

Archery: □ Informal □ Competition □ Hunting □ Other (please specify: ______________________________________

Special Qualifications: (NRA or Military Firearms Instructor/Coach, Range Safety Officer, Hunter Safety Instructor, etc.): ________________________

All Members are requested to volunteer at least 12 hours per year. The success and continued existence of this Association depends on the members participating and working together. Indicate below any areas of Association operations and activities in which you have any skills, experience, and interests, and any other areas in which you are willing to participate.

□ Buildings and Grounds □ Range Planning & Construction □ Kitchen □ Newsletter □ Legislation □ Hunter Safety

□ Programs/Events □ Membership □ Shotgun □ Bullseye Pistol □ Action Pistol □ HP Rifle □ Junior Rifle □

Instructor/ Qualification □ Archery □ Range Safety Officer □ Other(specify): ____________________________________

DECLARATION: I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that I am at least 18 years of age or older, that I have never been convicted in any court of the United States, any state or possession, or the District of Columbia, for the commission of a felony or any other crime of violence; that I am not a fugitive from justice, a drug addict, an alcoholic, or a mental incompetent; and that I am not prohibited from legally acquiring, owning, or using a firearm for sporting purposes under federal, state or local laws.

FALSE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP. I have read and understood the Facility/Range Use and Safety Rules of Anne Arundel Fish & Game Conservation Assn. (http://www.aafg.org/files/RangeRules2014final.pdf). I am aware that any violation of these rules or other abuse of the Club’s facilities can result in the loss of my membership. I hereby declare by my signature below that I heartily and without reservation subscribe to all of the objectives of Anne Arundel Fish & Game as stated in the By Laws, posted in the club house, and on page 2 of this combined renewal and waiver agreement form and I consent to the terms and conditions of the ANNE ARUNDEL FISH & GAME CONSERVATION ASSN., INC. MEMBER & GUEST RELEASE, WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION, HOLD HARMLESS AND ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AGREEMENT also found on Page 2 of this form.

SIGNATURE: DATE:

For office use only: Date received: _____Check #: _____Amount: _____NRA Membership: _____Waiver signed: _____Sticker sent: ________

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AAF&G 2018 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL & WAIVER FORM

NOTE: DO NOT LEAVE DUES AND/OR RENEWAL FORMS IN THE CLUBHOUSE OR DELIVER AT A MEETING!!!

BYLAWS ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVES, SECTION 1. OBECTIVES The purposes and objectives of this Association shall be

(a) To promote and project a positive image of private individual firearms ownership through the safe and responsible conduct of shooting on all ranges and through programs, courses, leagues, tournaments, and other activities, sanctioned and/or sponsored by this Association that would promote and project such a positive image.

(b) The conservation of the natural resources of our Nation.

(c) The sponsoring and support of legislation which furthers the purposes and objectives of this organization and opposing that which is adverse to those purposes and objectives.

(d) To promote the impartial enforcement of game laws.

(e) To encourage means to preserve or increase the supply of game fish by stocking, elimination of pollution and the application of modern, scientifically tested methods to the improvement of woods, land, and water areas of the state.

(f) To engage in all types of social activities having any connection whatsoever with the maintenance and operation of the Association or which will financially or otherwise further these objectives.

(g) To promote and encourage friendly relations between land owners, farmers, and sportsmen.

(h) To encourage and influence, by personal conduct and joint effort, a public regard for game and fish protection and conservation.

(i) To make contracts, buy, sell, and own property, and do everything necessary to carry on or accomplish the foregoing purposes.

(j) To promote and preserve the continued viability of the association and its activities.

ANNE ARUNDEL FISH & GAME CONSERVATION ASSN., INC. MEMBER & GUEST RELEASE, WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION,

HOLD HARMLESS AND ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AGREEMENT

Please read carefully before signing the bottom of page 1 of this form In return for being given permission to use firearms, enter into and use the AAF&G premises and facilities, and for other good and valuable consideration, I agree by my signature on the front of this form to the following: (a) to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Anne Arundel Fish & Game Association, and any of its volunteers, employees, directors, officers or agents (the "AAF&G"), from any and all fault, liabilities, costs, expenses, claims, demands or lawsuits arising out of, related to or connected with: the discharge of firearms, the my participation in any course of instruction, or use of the AAF&G ranges, buildings, land and premises used for the course of instruction (the “Premises"); or my presence on or use of said Premises; and (b) should any such claim, demand or lawsuit arise or be asserted in any way whatsoever related thereto, whether arising under the laws of Maryland, the United States or of any State, or under any theory of law or equity, I will indemnify, hold harmless and defend AAF&G from any and all costs, expenses or liability including, but not limited to, the cost of any settlement or judgment made or rendered against AAF&G, whether individually or jointly, with me, together with all costs of court and other costs or expenses incurred in connection with any such claim, demand or lawsuit, including attorney's fees.

I hereby expressly assume the risk of entering the Premises and of taking part in activities on the Premises which include, but are not limited to, instruction in the use of firearms and hunting equipment, the discharge of firearms, the firing of live ammunition, maintenance of club facilities and social activities.

I furthermore hereby acknowledge and agree that I have read, understand and shall abide by all AAF&G range rules and procedures, which may be amended from time to time. I also acknowledge and agree that AAF&G’s Range Safety Officers will have broad authority to explain and enforce said range safety rules and procedures, and so agree to abide by and assist, when possible, the efforts of said AAF&G’s Range Safety Officers to maintain adherence to said range safety rules and procedures.

I do hereby give permission to AAF&G to use any photographs, videos, or both, without attribution or compensation, which AAF&G took, for advertising, trade, and any other lawful purposes. I warrant that I have the full right and authority to grant this consent. I also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photograph or video. I understand that this consent is perpetual, that I may not revoke it, and that it is binding on me, my heirs and assigns. I further attest that I have read this form and fully understand its contents.

I agree that this instrument, upon execution, shall bind me and my executors, administrators, assignees or heirs, and will be construed in accordance with the Maryland’s laws. I hereby (i) consent to personal jurisdiction, (ii) agree to service of process by any reasonable means, and (iii) agree to Maryland Courts as proper venue.

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~ November 2017 ~

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

2 1200 Precision Pistol

3 1000 Trap 1400 Service Rifle League

4 RSO William Pierson 0900 USPSA* 0900 Precision Pistol 1000 Service Rifle League 1000 Trap

5 0930 Junior Rifle

6 1900 Board Meeting

7 1000 Precision Pistol Trng

8

9 1200 Precision Pistol 1900 Dinner 2000 General Meeting

10 Veterans Day

Centerfire Hours: 1000-1300 1000 Trap

11 RSO David Hickey 0900 IDPA* 0900 Precision Pistol 1000 Trap Doubles

12 0930 Junior Rifle

13

14 1000 Precision Pistol Trng

15

16 1200 Precision Pistol

17 1000 Trap

18 RSO Bob Yurwitz 0830 Appleseed 0900 Precision Pistol 1000 Cowboy Action 1000 Trap 1000 Vintage Rifle League

19 0830 Appleseed

20

21 1000 Precision Pistol Trng

22

23 Thanksgiving

Centerfire Hours: 1000-1300 1200 Precision Pistol

24 American Indian Heritage Day

Centerfire Hours: 1000-1300 1000 IDPA* 1000 Trap

25 RSO Andy McKinney 0900 IDPA* 1000 Army L-Match 1000 Trap

26 0930 Junior Rifle 0930 Rimfire Action

27 28 1000 Precision Pistol Trng

29

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* No walk-ons. Sign up through practiscore.com (IDPA=AAFGIDPA, USPSA=AAFG USPSA)