After a pleasant lunch, you will

continue on your journey of

knowledge & adventure in the

events of your choice.

During the course of the day there

will be many draws for fantastic

door prizes & chances to buy raffle

tickets for exciting gifts.

After an exhilarating day of learn-

ing new skills, gaining confidence &

making new friends we will wrap

up the evening with a scrumptious

pig roast feast, accompanied by

music for your entertainment.

Sit back, relax & enjoy the evening

with your new friends, spouses &

family.

Sound interesting? Come out &

join us for this memorable out-

doors experience!

Mark the date on your calendar

ladies! The Rondeau Rod & Gun

Club is pleased to present its

2nd Women’s Outdoor Work-

shop.

Have you ever been intrigued by

the wilderness? Wondered how

those darn compasses work?

Maybe wondered what it would

be like to shoot a handgun or

shotgun? Been too intimidated

or don’t know who to ask? If

this sounds familiar, then look no

further.

We have another fun filled, ad-

venturous day that awaits you!

Today is all about you! Your day

starts with complimentary muf-

fins & coffee to enjoy as you

listen to the mandatory firearm

safety class, taught by qualified

instructors. This is a great intro-

duction that will assist you

throughout the day.

From there you will move on to

the events of your choice, also

all taught by our qualified

instructors.

At noon we will provide you

with savory hamburgers, tasty

hotdogs, refreshing salads &

delicious desserts. You will have

time to browse or shop at some

of the local vendors booths or

talk to some of our qualified

instructors.

*The W.O.W Event Fee is $80.00.

*Event Fees Include : program materi-

als, personal instruction, equipment

use, lunch, refreshments throughout

the day & a pig roast for supper.

*Pig roast tickets for guests are separate

& may be purchased in advance for $10

through registration or at RRGC. (Doors

open at 6:00pm for guests)

*Registration Deadline: May 16th, 2014.

*Please Note: courses may be cancelled

due to lack of participation.

*14 to 17 years of age may register IF

they are accompanied by an adult who

is attending.

*Local vendors available for shopping.

Cash Only!

*On your arrival event day, you will be

given your schedule for the day & any

guest tickets you may have purchased.

Event Day Checklist

*Comfortable clothing

*Running shoes (No open toes)

*Sunscreen

*Sunglasses

*Hat

*Camera

*Cash

*A great attitude

*Check in time 8:30am-9:00am

*Gun Safety 9:00 sharp

*Events 10:00pm...

*Lunch– noon...

*Events 1:00pm...

*Pig Roast Supper- 6:00pm

W.O.W., June 2013

Saturday, June 21st, 2014

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Events 2

Registration

Form

3

Your Choices 3

Registration

Information

3

Directions 4

Comments 4

Administration 4

Inside Scoop

R O N D E A U R O D & G U N C L U B

1 0 2 6 0 C A M P B E L L L I N E ,

B L E N H E I M , O N N 0 P 1 A 0

W W W . R R G C . C A

S P E C I A L

P O I N T S O F

I N T E R E S T :

Avoid the

intimidation

& frustration

of learning

on your own.

A P.A.L.

license is

NOT

required.

Gain experi-

ence & self

confidence

Up-grade

your skills &

make new

friends

P A G E 2

“Fun,

educational,

great volunteers,

love the *just

women feel*”

D. Lather

Learning how to

shoot Trap.

Events ARCHERY

Move over Robin Hood! This

course teaches an introduction

to archery. Learn how to

shoot at 3D targets from vari-

ous distances & angles.

COMPASS ORIENTEERING

Have you ever wondered how

to work that darn compass?

Afraid to walk in the woods,

with fear of getting lost? Well

here’s your chance to learn .

Taught by the Royal Canadian

Air Cadets.

CRAFTING WITH NATURE

Learn how to make an outdoor

decoration using items from

nature & miscellaneous items

from around the home.

FISHING TACTICS

Learn fishing tactics, using the

right lures for which fish, how

to live hook a minnow or

worm, how to tie your line, &

where to cast to find your

CATCH OF THE DAY?

GUN CLEANING

For your firearm to work

properly & give you years of

use it must be cleaned. Come

learn the simple procedures of

cleaning different types of

firearms.

HANDGUN TARGET SHOOTING

Shoot a handgun with one on

one instruction. Aiming at

targets in an indoor range will

certainly surprise you as you

discover your new found skill.

RELOADING

Ever wonder what is in a shot-

gun shell? Learn the compo-

nents, what you need, where to

buy & safe storage.

.22 RIFLE

Fun & Challenging! Test your

skill using a .22 rifle shooting at

targets set at the 100m range.

One on one instruction will be

provided as you learn this new

skill.

SELF-DEFENSE

Do you know how to defend

yourself? Our qualified instruc-

tor will show you how to pro-

tect yourself & survive in the

outdoors.

SKEET

Learn a recreational & competi-

tive activity where participants,

using shotguns, attempt to

break clay disks automatically

flung into the air from two fixed

stations at high speed from a

variety of angles.

TIN CAN ALLEY

Remember when you were a

kid, plinking at tin cans in the

back yard? Try our version using

pellet guns. How many shots

does it take YOU to clear the

course?

TRAP SHOOTING

Learn the significance of calling

“PULL”. This course will help

perfect your shooting skills.

Using a .20 or .12 gauge shot-

gun, you will hit clay pigeons

randomly thrown in the air.

TAXIDERMY

Every wonder how it’s done?

What products are used? Hear

what it takes to preserve your

prize trophy & the steps need-

ed to ensure a great mount.

UNDERSTANDING THE OUTDOORS

Understand the truths about

being out in the bush. Learn

what plants to avoid, what is

venomous and what is not.

Let’s learn together and dispel

the myths; as this session will

teach you the truths about the

wildlife in your backyard.

WILDERNESS FIRST AID

Observe an incident with tri-

age, treatment, evacuation &

continual care. Debrief the

scenario. Critical thinking exer-

cise involves small groups to

work on other scenarios. Dis-

cussion on the unique differ-

ences in the wilderness re-

mote settings when 911 is not

available.

5- STAND (P.A.L. Holders Only)

Learn how to shoot at various

combinations of clay birds.

Each station will have a menu

card that lets the shooter

know the sequence of clay

birds she will be shooting at.

Typical five stand targets are

rabbit, chandelle, overhead,

standard skeet high house &

low house shots, teal

(launched straight up into the

air) & an incoming bird.

W O M E N ’ S O U T D O O R W O R K S H O P

Shooting

BB guns in

the Tin

Can Alley

Event

Registration Form P A G E 3

Name: _________________________________

Address (City, Province & Postal Code):

______________________________________

______________________________________

______________________________________

Phone #: (D)____________________________

Phone #: (N)____________________________

Date of Birth: ___________________________

P.A.L. Number & Expiry Date (if applicable):

______________________________________

Email: _________________________________

Emergency Contact Name: ________________

Relationship: ___________________________

Emergency Phone #: _____________________

Mail completed registration form to:

Dawn Van Dyk

8293 15th Line, Merlin, ON N0P 1W0

Cheques are payable to:

“Rondeau Rod & Gun Club”

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - MAY 16TH, 2014

**ALL participants MUST complete this section**

Participant Name: ____________________________

The participant by signing below acknowledges this

program involves some risk & she assumes responsibil-

ity for her actions & for any injury that may result from

participating & waives & releases all other participants,

host, sponsors, instructors, officials, &/or other parties

involved in the event from all claims &/or damages/

injury incurred in connection with this event.

In addition, participant grants the RRGC the uncondi-

tional right to use the name, voice & photographic

likeness of the person listed above, in regards to any

publication & audio video productions.

Signature of participant:

____________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________

Participants from ages 14 to 17 must have a par-

ent or legal guardian complete the following.

As the parent or legal guardian of the person ages

14 to 17 listed to the left, I certify that she has my

permission to attend & participate in all activities

for the date at the location as listed by signing this

form, I hereby waive & release all other partici-

pants, host, sponsors, instructors, officials, &/or

other parties involved in the event from all claims

&/or damages/injury incurred in connection with

this event. In addition, participant grants the spon-

sor, co sponsor, & RRGC the unconditional right to

use the name, voice & photographic likeness of the

person listed above, in regards to any publication &

audio video productions.

Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian:

_________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________

NO POST DATED CHEQUES

Payable to: Rondeau Rod & Gun Club

NO REFUNDS

(after cheque has been cashed)

Please Mail Completed Registration Forms To:

Dawn Van Dyk

8293 15th Line

Merlin, Ontario N0P 1W0

o Archery

o Compass Orienteering

o Crafting with Nature

o Fishing Tactics

o Gun Cleaning

o Handgun Target Shooting

o Reloading

o .22 Rifle

o Self Defence

o Skeet Shooting

o Tin Can Alley

o Trap Shooting

o Taxidermy

o Understanding the Outdoors

o Wilderness First Aid

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Please NUMBER each course in YOUR

order of preference.

(#1 as first choice, #2 as second choice,

down to #15 as last choice)

PLEASE NOTE:

We will do our best to accommodate

your selections:

Course selections are on a

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

basis until courses are FULL.

Your Choices

Registration Information

Taxidermy

Fishing

Tactics

Wilderness First Aid

A confirmation e-mail will be sent, when your registration form has been received.

“Feel so empowered! No instructor was intimi-

dating. They were all great! A. Dodman

“I had a fantastic time & the day went by so

fast.” J. Lee

“We had a wonderful experience, everyone

was very helpful & made us feel comfortable.

We appreciate all the time & energy put into

today” L. Cook

This workshop was extremely fun & worth-

while. I had never shot a gun before today but

always had an intent. This workshop sparked

that interest even more. I want to finally get

my P.A.L. & begin shooting. The instructors

were experienced, supportive & made it fun,

yet safe.” J. Green

Administration Only

“I found this event to be very informative as well as

enjoyable. I have only shot a gun a few times but this

brought out my interest as well as skill. I will definitely

be going to get my P.A.L.” K. Green

“Thoroughly enjoyed this!

Totally pumped!

Well done!

Excellent group of volunteers putting on an excellent

program.” J. Wigcherink

10260 Campbell Line

Blenheim, ON

N0P 1A0

Phone: 519-676-3298

E-mail: womensoutdoorworkshop@gmail.com

Find us on Facebook!

Any Questions Please Contact:

Dawn Van Dyk at

womensoutdoorworkshop@gmail.com

Rondeau Rod & Gun Club

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