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Scorpion gulch
Newsletter of the zen shootists Serving
SASS Cowboy Action Shooters since 1998
September 2009 September 12th, what a beautiful day to
shoot! We had 30 shooters including one new shooter and another as a
potential new member. Although showers had been predicted, they passed before we arrived at the range.
The clouds cleared and we enjoyed a warm late summer day. With the end of our shooting season coming all too
near and too quick, I can’t help but think of next year. After the
October shoot and the Turkey shoot the following week, we must look to our
winter social and our monthly get togethers at an eating establishment. As years end approaches and my tenure as club
president nears its end I think of who, how and what. I’ve enjoyed my
time as president however it’s time for new blood and fresh ideas. I
have had lots of help and it was much appreciated. Several people wrote
and designed stages over my time, including Coyote Kid, Cherokee Bandit, and
Marshall Morris with the help of Miss Kitty. While all of the
aforementioned did a great job I believe it is unfair to expect the same
people to continue year after year. While it is helpful to be an ROII to write stages I
don’t believe it is mandatory. It would however be necessary to have
input and help from an ROII in setting targets and props. I’ve heard it said “who wrote this??” Whether
it be in fun or real, one should not criticize unless you are willing to step
up and try it yourself. It’s not as easy as you might suspect. There are only so many ways you can shoot the same
targets with the same guns! I know Harold and Sandy worked hard to try something new
every shoot. Although I never saw any built in procedurals I certainly
got my share, so in my opinion stages were certainly challenging. All I’m asking is think about the coming election in
January and consider holding office, stage writing and assisting in match
preparation. Targets don’t move themselves and magically appear the
morning of the shoot freshly painted. I know I probably haven’t asked
you for help, maybe that’s my fault, but there is nothing wrong with
volunteering. Even if you make a mistake, you can’t get fired, so jump
right in. I’ve heard it said “We ride a good horse to death.” Please
think about it. See you in October, God willing and the creek don’t
rise. Cap |