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‘Straight’ from the President

MSANewsVolume 17, No. 2 July 2013

It was a huge surprise to be elected as President of the Michigan Skeet Association by the Board of Directors at the November 2012 Meeting. It is an honor to represent each of you as members of the Michigan Skeet Association. The Board of Directors is always seeking every opportunity to advance the skeet game in Michigan.

The Board of Directors held their spring meeting on April 5, 2013 at the DGC. Much of the discussion centered on how the State Shoot can be made even better. Please be certain to mark your calendars for the Michigan State Shoot on August 23-25, 2013. A discussion item carried forward form last November cen-tered on the question if the AA class at the State Shoot should be continued. After significant discussion and review of the data presented, it was determined that a AAA class will be offered. However, only Class places 1-3 will receive awards. Pins for other places have been elimi-nated. In addition, the concept of changing awards was brought for-ward and from all indications, the plates that have been awarded in the past will be replaced with new awards that are much improved. The Class Champ belt buckles may be redesigned to make them even better.

The MSA membership continues to remain constant at about 530 members for 2013. According to the latest informa-tion, we have gained 75 new Junior Shooters and 6 new members since January 1, 2013. Having the youth shooters partici-pate will only advance skeet and the MSA. Welcome to all new members! We must recognize the many MSA members that give of their time to work with the youth and encourage participation through instruction and leader-ship. Honestly, there are so many that surely I would miss someone so make it a point to say thanks to those that help bring the youth into the game of skeet!

Please be reminded, if you have not paid your dues please do so. You may contact Kathy

Warner at 1.989.823.8317 or by email at [email protected]

Many thanks to Jane Carpen-ter for assembling and publish-ing the Newsletter throughout each year. Jane does a great job but she needs your help. Please submit your shoot information and pictures to her via email at [email protected]

Anyone interested in serving as a member of the Board of Direc-tors? If you would like to have your name on the ballot for the upcoming election please contact me at 269.998.5321 or by email [email protected] The elec-tion results will be announced at the State Shoot in August.

Congratulations to all those that were named to the many Michigan State Skeet Teams. You can find all the information on the website. In addition, congratulations to all those in Michigan that were named to NSSA All American Open, Concurrent and Class Teams. Your achievements are recog-nized!

I wish each of you great suc-cess to reach your goals this skeet season. Above all, have fun and enjoy the time with your friends. I encourage everyone to partici-pate at the many clubs within our Association. See each of you soon!

Dave Schiebel

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2013 Board of DirectorsPresidentDave Schiebel (14)10644 Riedell DriveKalamazoo, MI 49009C: (269) [email protected]

Vice-PresidentBrent Edwards (13)3241 Parker DriveRoyal Oak, MI 48073H: (248) [email protected]

Secretary/TreasurerKathy Warner397 Division StreetVassar, MI 48768H: (989) 823-8397Fax: (989) [email protected]

Jane Carpenter (14)16731 N. GardeniaFraser, MI 48016H: (586) [email protected]

Robert (Bob) Edwards (13)1508 E. Wilkinson RoadOwosso, MI 48867H: (989) [email protected]

John Fournier (13) 370 Highland Avenue Milford, MI 48381C: (248) 766-2650H: (248) [email protected]

Trish Magyar (14)123 Regal AveRochester Hills, MI 48307-4440C: (248) [email protected]

Loraine Malloy (14)47664 Brennan Drive.Macomb, MI 48044H: (586) [email protected]

Jim Moll (13)9449 BradleyFrankenmuth, MI 48734H: (989) [email protected]

Bob O’Brien (14) 64115 Romeo Plank Ray, MI 48096 H: (586) 752-3726

Tom Pavlack (13) 1688 Sycamore St.Otsego, MI 49078H: (269) [email protected]

Dave Scott (13)307 Elliott StreetGrand Haven, MI 49417H: (616) [email protected]

Rick Trawinski (14)41895 Strattion Dr.Clinton Township, MI 48038H: (586) 263-3808C: (586) 634-1795

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PLEASE NOTE:

Please send all articles and pictures to the Editor, Jane Carpenter @ [email protected] or mail to 16731 N. Gardenia, Fraser, MI 48026.

1) The MSA Board approved a reduction in the minimum target requirements for the 2013 shooting year – November 1, 2012 to October 31, 2013. The new minimum target requirement are: 12 Gauge, 20 Gauge, 28 Gauge and .410 are 800 targets; Doubles are 500 targets. The MSA may change these in the future.

The MSA offers a lifetime membership for $300.00. There is also a senior lifetime membership for those over 60 for $200.00. If you are interested in buying a lifetime membership, please see Kathy Warner.

The Next Board of Directors meeting will be held on November 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Saginaw Gun Club. The Referee Clinic will be held first, followed by Shoot Date selections and the Board of Directors meeting.

As stated in the previous editions of this newsletter, we will not be mailing this newsletter any longer. So, if your friends don’t have a computer or email, remember to print them off a copy so they can keep up to date on our association news. Please mail new email addresses to Trish Magyar at [email protected] with a subject line of “eMSA news.”

It is very important that you support our advertisers who do a very important job of off-setting the cost of this newsletter. Next time you do business with one of them, say, “I saw your ad in the MSA Newsletter, thanks for your support of the MSA.”

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Information You May Want To Know!!

Send reports/monies/questions to:Kathy Warner

M.S.A, Secretary/Treasurer397 Division StreetVassar, MI 48768

(989) 823-8397(E-mail) [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE: When Filing your shoot reports, PLEASE remember to fill out a FIRST 100’S REPORT for the NSSA and KATHY WARNER (MSA). Otherwise our shooters do not get listed in the national publica-tion. ALSO, PLEASE send first 100’S names, date and event to JANE CARPENTER to assure the shooter gets a MSA CERTIFICATE.

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Michigan Skeet Association Club of the Year – 2012The Board of Directors set guidelines for Club of the Year. The most objective measure would be the

greatest increase in registered targets from one year to the next, since we want to promote more registered shooting. The Board approved the following guidelines (listed below) for awarding the MSA Club of the Year.

The 2012 MSA Club of the year is Bay County Conservation/Gun Club with a 52.41% increase in targets. The second place finisher was Detroit Sportsman’s Congress with a 48.34% increase; and in third place, North Ottawa Rod and Gun Club with a 18.56% increase. The award for the “Club of the Year” will be presented at the 2013 State Shoot. Congratulations to everyone!

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CLUB CONTACT PHONE NUMBER

Bay County Conserv/Gun Club Terry Walsh (989) 846-8318 Cass City Gun Club Ron Snider (989) 453-2049

Detroit Gun Club Al Magyar (248) 568-9232

Detroit Sportsman’s Congress Pete Pantalena (810) 731-6484

Genesee Sportmans’s Club George Gilliam, Jr. (586)495-0277

Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Len Smith (248) 884-4257 Grayling Sportsman’s Club Pat Trombley (989) 344-9304

Gun River Skeet & Trap Club Tom Pavlack (269) 207-1808

Kent County Conservation Club Tim Wiley (616) 642-9888

Mid-U.P. Shooters, Inc. David Ruokolainen (906) 346-3689

North Macomb Sportsman’s Bob O’Brien (586) 752-3726

North Ottawa Rod & Gun Club Tim Bakker (231) 563-3400

Northland Sportsmen’s Club Michael Brown (989) 370-0824

Reed City Sportsman’s Club Dick Nethers (989) 621-5503 Rockford Sportsman’s Club Dan Vincent (616) 490-4067

Saginaw Gun Club Jim Moll (989) 245-8075

Wayne County Sportsman’s Club Greg Mahalak 313) 333-6625

West Walker Sportsmans Club Rick Zandstra (616) 204-6240

CLUB CONTACTS – 2013

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Congratulations to Bill Saylor Michigan’s High Volume Shooter in registered targets in 2012. This year marks the first time in twelve years for a new individual to win the Lou Raden Memorial High Target Award.

As it says on the trophy in Lou’s own words, “These shooters pay little heed to weather conditions and here in Michigan we taste every possible weather con-dition known – when it’s time to shoot – they do it!!”

For all of his hard work, Bill will be the recipient of the “Lou Raden Memorial High Volume Target Award.” Bill will receive this honor at the State Shoot Saturday night ceremonies in August.

Congratulations to Bill our high volume shooter for 2012 – shooting 9,950 registered targets!

Lou Raden High Volume Target AwardWilliam “Bill” Saylor

Bill Saylor receives Lou Raden Award.

Constitution & BylawsBrent Edwards, Chair Trish MagyarJane Carpenter

Finance Dave Schiebel Brent Edwards Kathy Warner

State Shoot Trish Magyar, Chair John Fournier Loraine Malloy Tom Pavlack Dave Scott Rick Trawinski Scott Behnke, Chief Referee

Nominations & ElectionsDave Schiebel, ChairBob EdwardsBrent Edwards Loraine MalloyJim Moll Denny Tanis

Hall of FameAl Magyar, ChairTom PavlackJane Carpenter

All-State TeamsTrish Magyar, ChairJane CarpenterTom PavlackJane Carpenter

M.S.A. CommitteesAwards & TrophiesJane Carpenter, ChairBob Edwards John Fournier Loraine Malloy Bob O’Brien M.S.A. NewsletterJane Carpenter, EditorLoraine MalloyBob O’Brien

MSA Website Sub-CommitteeTrish Magyar, ChairBrent EdwardsAl Magyar

The President of the Board of Directors sits on all committees of the Board.

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On Sunday, February 24, 2013 skeet lost a good friend. Roger O. Day of Fenton passed on to the skeet fields in the sky. Roger was born June 18, 1938, making him 74 years old. He was a retired salesman from Taystee Bread Company where he worked for over 30 years.

Roger was a member of the Grand Blanc Huntsman Club and the Fenton Masonic Lodge. Along with his wife Sharon, they raised 5 children, Roger L., Lea, Vickie, Colleen and Cathleen (also he had 5 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Sean, Bryan, Kevin and Roger). As a family, he taught them all to shoot and participated in the Flint Olympian Games and the CANUSA games between Canada and Flint for many years. The family was honored and given a plaque for having partici-pated, as a family, for so many years in the Flint Olympics.

Roger was a kind and loving friend. He always seemed to have a smile on his face and was will-ing to help anyone. He began to shoot a release trigger shotgun the past couple of years and his scores highly improved.

In recent years he was the re-cipient of several belt buckles, as he made several state gun teams.

Skeet Loses a Good FriendRoger O. Day

Listed on the next page are a few of those awards. He will be awarded the Veteran Concurrent Belt Buckle for Veteran (posthumously) at the State shoot this year.

Roger O. Day, 2011 State Concurrent Veteran Award (back row, third from left).

Roger O. Day, 2010 State 410 Team (third from left).

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Roger will be missed by all of us but mostly by his friends at Grand Blanc where he shot for so many years. Sharon, Tom Holton and Doug Haines shot many tournaments with him and will now need to find a new squad leader – but they will never be able to replace Roger. Rest in Peace, my friend. We shall meet again.

Roger O. Day had several belt buckles from state gun teams

*2008 – Michigan State Doubles Team*2008 - Runner-up in the 20 Gauge Event at the State Shoot*2009 – Michigan State 20 Gauge Team*2010 – Michigan State .410 Team*2011 – Michigan State Veteran Concurrent Title*2013 – Michigan State Veteran Concurrent Title (posthumously)

Roger O. Day, 2008 20 Gauge Runner-up at State Shoot (left).

Roger O. Day, 2009 State 20 Gauge Team (right).

Roger O. Day, 2008 State Doubles Team (right).

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Continued on page 11

By Jane CarpenterOn January 11th, we lost a

good friend in Don Barber. Don was only 64 years old and far too young to leave us. Don was married to Linda for more than 41 years. He had many passions in life but his greatest was for his family, Linda, son Steven and his daughter Sarah. He also had four wonderful grandchildren Elsie, Emma, Benjamin and Lucas.

Don was an avid “outdoors-man” and his other passions lay in hunting, fishing, dog training and skeet shooting. Don was a life-time member at North Ma-comb Sportsman’s Club for over 38 years, having joined on Octo-ber 1, 1974. He was active in the early days shooting leagues at the club with folks like Joe Butkov-ich and Dick Foranato. Many knew him as “coach” (nicknamed by Glenn Ulbrich and Dean Rossman), since he spent many years helping anyone that wanted to learn to shoot, or wanted to improve their shooting. Don had more than 739 work hours in at the club.

Don often would run his dogs (English Setters) at the club when it was closed. He loved the outdoors and nature. Although he started out as a rifle shooter, shooting with Paul Nord, he be-came intrigued with skeet. Dean

The Shooting World Loses a Good FriendDonald Alan Barber

Bender, Giambrone and Carlyle tapes, and reading their articles and those of others.

Rossman shared with us that Don studied the game of skeet with such intensity – watching the

Don shoots first 100 in Doubles and wins event!

Don gets his Hat Shot! Don

Don’s Senior Picture

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Don and Dogs

Don and Linda at son Steve’s Wedding

As a group of us sat around at the club one Sunday after-noon, we each had something to say about Don. Dean Rossman shared, that unknown to most folks, he had asked Don to coach him in skeet. Don had once told Dean the way to set up for skeet, as seen in an article about Dave Starrett, and so they both began to follow Starrett’s lead, and he still does it to this day. Bob O’Brien said, “I never saw Don get angry in all the years I saw him shoot. When I broke my leg last year, Don just showed up and built me a ramp to my front door. That’s just the kind of guy he was.” Dean Merrill added, “Any-time I asked him to do something for me, at the club or anywhere, he was right there.” Mike Koe-nig and Gary Robb added similar comments. All agreed he was a wonderful guy and would be greatly missed. I was lucky to have shot with Don during the years he shot registered sheet, 1998-2002. He was always so kind, and I was there to see him shoot his first 100 registered targets in doubles on May 15, 1999, at North Macomb’s regis-tered shoot, and then go on to win the event (see picture). When I wanted to join North Macomb, Don stepped right up and spon-sored me.

We all agreed that Don will never be forgotten and will live on in our hearts and on our skeet fields here at the club, forever. Rest in peace our friend.

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By Rick TrawinskiThe Clark Brown open began

on Friday, April 26th with the doubles event. The doubles was split into two flights one Friday evening and one Saturday morn-ing. The weather was near perfect on Friday and a good percentage of competitors got their targets in being that most competitors shy away from shooting 300 targets in one day. Steve Nelson proved to be the Doubles King with a fine 98. Ray Polister from Elk Rapids was runner up with 97 and John (Big Sexy) Klida was event 3rd with a 96. Class winners were: A – Gordon Novak, B – Jerry Walkowiak, C – Patrick Paul and D – Jason Farhat.

As predicted, the weather for Saturday was picture perfect for a spring day in Michigan. There were a number of fine scores however the elusive 100 was just that – elusive. The 12 Gauge event was decided by a shoot-off of 99’s, with Jerry Walkowiak besting Mike Palmatier. Event 3rd was John Klida repeating his doubles feat. Class winners in the 12 Gauge were: Fred Richard – A, Rick Trawinski – B, Bill Say-lor – C, Aaron Walton (remember that name) – D and Austin Coe – E.

With the weather remaining picture perfect, the competitors took the fields for the 28 gauge

2013 CLARK BROWN OPEN


Doubles Winners: John 3rd; Ray 2nd; and Steve is Champ.

Aaron Shoots First 100

12 Gauge Winners: Jerry takes First followed by Mike and John.

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event. Gordon Novak was event champ with a fine 99. Runner up and 3rd had to be decided by a shoot-off between Jim Nierzwick and Bill Saylor with Nierzwick prevailing. Class winners were: AA – Ray Pollister, A – Rick Trawinski, B – Jerry Walkowiak, C– Bob Refice, and D – Garrett Curlett.

Sunday morning came around and is always the case in Michi-gan a light switched was turned on and the weather changed. Cloudy, breezy and threatening skies challenged the 20 Gauge shooters but some fine scores were posted nonetheless. Two perfect 100’s were shot by Jerry Walkowiak and Sub Junior Aaron Walton. We must note here that this was a “first ever 100” for Aaron. Congratulations Aaron! Seasoned vet Jerry won the shoot-off for event champ with Aaron runner up. Event 3rd goes to Jim Nierzwick with a fine 99. The classes are as follows: AA Ray Pollister, A – John Klida, B – Steve Nelson, C – Brian Long and D Patrick Paul.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse the weather did, rain and wind. Just in time for the .410. Two participants held in through terrible conditions and broke fine 98’s, with Gordon Novak prevailing as event champ and Jerry Walkowiak runner up. Event 3rd goes to Ray Pollister

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Gordon takes First in 28 Gauge. Jim takes Second (not pictured) and Bill takes Third.

Jerry and Aaron shoot perfect scores in the 20 Gauge event. Aaron’s “First Ever.”

and the classes go to: A – Fred Richard, B – Mike Delgado, C- Jason Farhat and D – Garrett Curlett.

With all the “registered” targets finished now comes the


tally of the HOA Champs. Jerry Walkowiak with a fine 394/400 took the top honor with Gordon Novak Runner Up and Jim Ni-erzwick 3rd. Class winners were A – Ray Pollister, B – Ed Howe, C – Aaron Walton, D – Garrett Curlett and E goes to budding DSC Junior Jeffrey Horbatiuk. Now for the watch and Fun Shoot results.

The coveted Watch goes to Jerry Walkowiak with a handi-capped 500/500 targets. The win-ner of the cooler was Brian Long, with the camp chairs going to Bryce Baker. A $750 Briley gift certificate was one of the “Fun Prizes and that went to Aaron Walton. Other “Fun Shoot” win-ners were: Dale Furst, Jacenta Jacob, Jason Farhat and Garrett Curlett.

A very special thanks go out to all the volunteers who with-out you, none of this would be possible. Mark your calendars now for the Ted Hanaford /Great Lakes Open and we will see you in August.

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Gordon takes 410 event followed by Jerry and Ray.

HOA Winners.

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After a very successful new format, starting in 1997, that calls for no individual to appear on more than one team, the Michi-gan Board of Directors voted on continuation of this system to elect Michigan Teams. The 10 All-Staters will be on that team only. Then in order, according to gun averages, the five high-est shooters in each of the four gauges and doubles, followed by the Concurrent H.O.A. win-ners. To qualify for the “All-State Team,” members had to shoot the Michigan “Standards.” They will be listed on the plaque in our Hall of Fame at the De-troit Gun Club, will receive belt buckles and certificates and will receive the right to wear our *Josten made “All-State” ring. The team in order of averages is listed below: (Please note: Due to the economy the “standards” were reduced both Nationally and in Michigan. The National Skeet Association has returned to the original “standards” in 2012. Until further notice the MSA will keep these reduced standards: 12 Gauge: 1,000; 20, 28 & .410: 800; and Doubles: 500 for 2012). Michigan “standards” for 2013 are 800 in each Gauge and 500 in Doubles.

Michigan’s Ten Best!“All State Team”

Kurt Grates


2013 All-State Team Based on 2012 targets

1) Kurt Grates, Captain – Utica .99412) Dave Scott, Grand Haven .98423) Al Magyar, Jr., Rochester Hills .98254) Brent Edwards, Royal Oak .98155) Ben Gallup, Stevensville .98156) George Gilliam, Mt. Morris .97817) Dave Schiebel, Kalamazoo .97798) Howie Bailey, West Olive .9769 9) Dan Adam, Howell .970910) Bob O’Brien, Ray .9699


Dave Scott Al Magyar Brent Edwards

Howie Bailey

Ben Gallup George Gilliam Dave Schiebel

Bob O’BrienDan Adam

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Our Michigan High Gun Teams and Concurrent H.O.A. winners

Our Michigan High Gun Teams and Concurrent H.O.A. winners (except Senior Veteran & Sub-Junior: 700; 500; 400; 400; 300 & Rookie: 700; 500; 500; 500; 300, being less) qualified for this honor by shooting the following minimum targets in two (2) gauges: 1,000-12 gauge, and 800 each of 20, 28, .410 and 500 for the doubles team. They will receive belt buckles and certificates and are listed below in order of guns.

12 Gauge Team

1. Denny Tanis, South Lyon2. Ross Szarenski, Farmington Hills3. Don Nelson, Grand Haven4. Fred Richard, Bridgeport5. Jim Nierzwick, Lapeer

20 Gauge Team

1. Doug Haines, Flint2. Gordon Novak, Bancroft3. Mike Stewart, Rochester Hills4. Trish Magyar, Rochester Hills5. Glenn Ulbrich, Oxford

28 Gauge Team

1. John Fournier, Milford2. Pat Wusthoff, Ypsilanti3. Zach Hoiles, Grand Rapids4. Pete Pantalena, Sterling Heights5. Duane Lamley, Blissfield

.410 Team

1. Jeffrey Rimer, Woodhaven2. Jim Sykes, Belleville3. Ray Pollister, Elk Rapids4. Rick Trawinski, Clinton Twp.5. David Pratt, South Rockwood

Doubles Team

1. Edward Bowker, Delton2. Lauren Best, Howell3. Chester Kowalski, Sterling Heights4. Mike Pepper, Grand Haven5. John Massman, Livonia

2013 Michigan Concurrent H.O.A.’s

Sub-Junior: Hunter Staples, SalineJunior: Kyle Wierzbicki, Lowell Triple Sub: Michael Palmatier, FlintSub-Sub-Senior: Bret Staples, SalineSub-Senior: John McGinnis, WestlandSenior: Ed Howe, OscodaVeteran: Roger O. Day, LindenLady: Loraine Malloy, MacombRetired Military: Ron Snider, PigeonRookie: Bill Saylor, Shelby Twp.

Resounding Congratulations to all 45 members of our

Michigan Teams!!


2013 Jim Defoe Memorial Genesee Sportsman’s ClubBy Jane Carpenter

May 18: This memorial shoot was held at the Flushing Michi-gan Club. The weather was great and the shooting better. George Gilliam always offers shoot-ers an even opportunity at the added cash and prizes. There was money for event winners and class winners. Everyone was raring to get started and go after those targets.

The Doubles event was won by George Gilliam with a nice 92. A1 went to Terry Walsh; John Gilliam, Jr. took B1; Ed Howe, B2; and Bob Edwards B3. Jessica Taylor took C1; Gary Schultheis, C2 and Bob Refice C3. D1 was won by Austin Coe.

The 12 gauge event was taken by Jerry Walkowiak after a three way shoot off of 99’s, leaving George Gilliam as AA1 and Jim Nierzwick as AA2. Dale Furst took A1. B1 went to Ed Howe; B2 to Terry Walsh; and B3 to Mike Palmatier. C1 was won by Jessica Taylor; C2 by Doug Keister; and C3 by Brian Long. D1 went to Jane Carpenter and D2 to Richard Rine. E1 was Austin Cole.

Next came the 20 gauge event which found no perfect scores. Jerry Walkowiak took the event with a nice 99. AA1 was George Gilliam; AA2 went to Jim Nierz-wick; and AA3 to Doug Haines. A1 went to Terry Walsh; and A2 to Dale Furst. Bob Edwards was B1; C. Mitzel was B2; and John

Gilliam, Jr. took B3. Gary Schul-theis took C1; Richard Rine took C2; and Jane Carpenter took C3. D1 went to Austin Coe.

Sunday awoke to a beautiful day and the 28 gauge event was underway. Jerry Walkowiak shot a nice 98 and after a shoot-off with George Gilliam was named champion. George took A1; Terry Walsh took A2; and Jim Nierzwick was A3. John Gilliam, Jr. took B1; Mike Palmatier took B2; and Bob Edwards took B3. Richard Rine took C1. D1 went to Jane Carpenter; D2 to Jessica Taylor; and D3 was Folke Boman.

The 410 was the last gun shot and was taken by Jerry Walkow-iak with a 98. George Gilliam took AA1. Ed How was A1 and Doug Haines took A2. B1 was taken by Jim Nierzwick; B2 was Terry Walsh and B3 was Mike Palmatier. C1 was Jane Carpen-ter with Jessica Taylor taking C2.

D1 went to Gary Schultheis; D2 to Folke Boman and D3 to John Gilliam, Jr.

The HOA event winner was Jerry Walkowiak with 394. George Gilliam took AA1; Ed Howe took A1 and Doug Haines took A2. Jim Nierzwick took B1; Terry Walsh was B2 and Bob Edwards took B3. C1 went to Jessica Taylor and C2 to Jane Carpenter. D1 was John Gilliam, Jr. and Gary Schultheis took D2.

The HAA was as follows: George Gilliam, Champion with 486; Ed Howe was A1; followed by Jim Nierzwick, B1; Terry Walsh, B2 and Bob Edwards, B3. C1 went to Jessica Taylor and D1 to John Gilliam, Jr.

It was a great weekend spent with good friends and we had lots of fun. Thanks go out to George for such a great time and special thanks to our great referees. We hope to see you at the June shoot!

George wins HAA.Jerry takes All Guns and HOA.

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By Jane CarpenterNorth Macomb Sportsmen’s

Club held their 9th annual Dad’s Day Open on Father’s Day week-end. We were once again happy to see Adam Van Eaton join his Dad for their annual Father’s Day Weekend of shooting with us at North Macomb. What a great thing to do with your Dad on his day!

We kicked everything off with the Doubles event on Friday evening and Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. We took to the fields under great conditions but no perfect scores could be had. Denny Tanis (99) took the Cham-pionship, followed by Bruce Christian taking AA1. Class winners were Noah Brennan (A); Ryan O’Leary (B); Bryce Baker (C); and Jack Belding (D). Sub-junior Champion was Hunter Staples and Junior Champion was Noah Brennan.

Saturday’s conditions were warm and sunny and gave us three perfect scores in the 12 gauge. Dean Rossman, Dave Schiebel and Ross Szarenski went to the field and after the smoke cleared it was Dean who took the Championship. Dave took A1 and Ross took A2. Two AA’s headed for the field with their 99’s. Bob O’Brien and Jim Nier-zwick shot off and Bob took AA1 with Jim taking AA2. AA3 went to Bruce Christian. Shoot-offs

Dad’s Day Open – June, 2013

continued and the results were as follows: Schiebel (A); Aaron Walton (B); Noah Brennan (C); and Bill Primeau (D). Sub-junior was Hunter Staples and Junior was Noah Brennan.

The afternoon was perfect and saw one perfect score for the 28 gauge event. On a perfect day, it was Bruce Christian who took the event. Dave Schiebel took AA1 followed by Dean Rossman and Glenn Ulbrich. Pete Pantalena took A1 followed by Dan Adam and Bob O’Brien. The other class winners were: Mike Del-gado (B); Bill Crawford (C); and Jack Belding (D). Our Sub-junior champion was Hunter Staples and Junior honors went to Noah Brennan.

Conditions for the official Dad’s Day were warmer yet and the 20 gauge event brought one

perfect score for the champion-ship shot by Dean Rossman. Two 99’s from Bob O’Brien and Dave Schiebel shot off leaving O’Brien AA1 and Schiebel AA2. AA3 was Bruce Christian. Class winners were: Noah Brennan (A); Rick Trawinski (B); Garrett Curlett (C); Austen Fischer (D). Our Junior champion was Bryce Baker.

The final event, the .410 Bore, brought no perfect scores. Dave Schiebel took the gun after a shoot-off with Bruce Christian and their 95’s. Class winners were: Bruce Christian (AA); Jim Nierzwick (A); Mike Delgado (B); Garrett Curlett (C); and Brett Baker (D). Noach Brennan took Junior champion followed by Garrett Curlett and Jeffrey Hor-batiuk.

Tanis wins Doubles. Rossman takes 12 and 20.



The HOA Event Champ was Dave Schiebel (393); and Class HOA winners were Bruce Chris-tian (391) - (AA); Noah Brennan (388)- (A); Michael Delgado (384) -(B); Jim Dzieciolowski (346)-(C); and Bill Primeau (355)-(D).

The HAA was taken by Bruce Christian with a nice 489. AA1 went to Dean Rossman; Jim Ni-erzwick took A1; Dan Adam took A2. Mike Palmatier was B1 and Denny Meinert took B2; Jason Farhat was C1; and Adam Van Eaton took D1.

We were happy to shoot the hat of Jeffrey Horbatiuk who shot his first 25 straight in registered skeet. Congratulations Jeffrey! We were also pleased to have Denny and Corinne Meinert, from St. Joe’s Gun Club in Indiana, spend the weekend at our shoot. Come back again next year!

Thanks to Tony and his crew for making and serving the food and desserts. Special thanks go to Bob and our own NMSC Crew who guaranteed the targets were set perfectly; to his corps of volunteers, who kept the houses loaded and fields cleaned; the referees for all of their great pull-ing; and Christa and Dave and Jane, who gladly took everyone’s money and ensured all the scores were posted and shoot-offs ready to go after the last shot was fired. Also, special thanks to Trish

Magyar who helped save us when our computer crashed on Saturday!

Special thanks to Bob O’Brien who gathered all of the sponsors for this shoot. We look forward

Dad’s Day Open – June, 2013

to next year’s Dad’s Day Open at North Macomb, which should be even bigger and better than this year! Plan to join us, we’ll be looking for you!

Christian wins 28 and HAA Schiebel wins 410 and HOA


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By Trish MagyarFT. WAYNE, IN – St. Joe

Valley Conservation Club has been the home to the Kolar Mid- America for the past ten years, with every year seeming bigger and better than the last, and this year was no exception. Competi-tors from 31 states and provinces, plus England attended this sold-out event.Doubles

The weather was more like March than May – cold, windy AND rainy – for Thursday’s Dou-bles event. And it showed, with a lone 100 posted by Dan Jones for the Championship. Five 99s shot-off for the remaining two spots on the podium, with Charlie Peacock Runner-up and David Scott 3rd. Allen McCannon claimed AAA1; David Starrett AA1; Dennis Lehman A1; Hunter Staples B1 (and Sub-Junior Champ); Jerry Houlton C1; and Charlie Kirk D1. Dianna Riddle was Junior AND Lady Champion.12 Gauge

Though not a whole lot warmer, Friday did dawn with clear blue skies and only a (com-paratively) light wind. Not sur-prisingly, there were 18 perfect scores, including 1st time 100 for Gregg Huffman, with 23 99s close on their heels (that equates to 20% of the shooters missing one or less targets). The shoot-off saw four individuals run the first box, and then after another eight

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pair Paul Giambrone claimed the Championship, with Quinten Smith Runner-up (and Junior Champion), and Andy Spooner 3rd. Other perfect score winners were Jeffrey Moecher (AAA), Reg Hooper (AA) and Mike Stewart (A). The remaining class winners were Mary DeFrancesco (B and Lady Champion), Noah Brennan (C), Melinda Angel (D) and James Greenlee (E). Hunter Staples was Sub-Junior Champ.

20 & 28 GaugeThe 20 Gauge Event was shot

over two days, with the weather slightly warmer on Saturday with scattered clouds turning to a light overcast, but there were still lots of shooters sporting long pants. The wind had dropped off con-siderably later in the day Friday, overall making for pretty decent conditions, with 27 perfect scores and 34 99s when everything was

tallied up on Saturday (that’s over 30% only missing none or one targets). Among the perfect scores was Steve Malcolm with his first. Despite the large number of 100s, the shoot-offs went fairly quickly, with only four shooters completing the 1st box. Ten pair later, Charlie Lucas emerged the victor over Moecher Runner-up and Wayne Kidd 3rd. Kurt Grates

28 ga Event Champion- L.P. Giambrone, RU-Cal Kearney, 3rd-Mike Glasby Sr.



(AAA), Gordon Novak (AA and Junior Champ), and Eric Kirk (A) all won their respective class with their 100s. Class B was won by Jim Sykes; Class C, Kurt Miller; and Class D, Jacob Young. Sub-Junior Champion was Staples; and Lady Champ, Susan Huszai.

Given the improved condi-tions over Friday, it should be no surprise that there were 14 100s posted, along with 32 99s, in the 28 Gauge. (Okay, I’ll do the math for you… that’s nearly 25% of the shooters.) Two cleared the first round of the shoot-off, with Mike Glasby, Sr 3rd. Then Giambrone and one of his pro-tégées, Cal Kearny (son of a major league pitcher, so, yes, he does have very good eye-hand coordination) continued on… Eight stations later, the teacher finished ahead of his student. If you haven’t noticed, there seems to be a patter developing here… When L.P. runs a 100, he’s the Champion. Hmmm… At the top of their class were Fred Tschantz (AAA), Glenn Ulrbich (AA), Steve Malcolm, (A), Don Walton (B), Aaron Walton (C & Sub-Junior Champ) and Jessica Taylor (D). Dianna Riddle was Junior Champion and Mary Alice DeFrancesco Lady Champion.

On a side note, Ron Foster, who traveled all the way from England was bemoaning his re-turn trip. You see, his wife Katie

went shopping with Mary Rous-sel… Apparently, her FIVE new pair of shoes were going to put them over on their weight allow-ance!.410 bore & HOA

Sunday was a “.410 only day”, which makes it really nice. That way, everyone can be home Sunday night, and still enjoy the Memorial Day holiday with fam-

ily and friends on Monday. The conditions were the best for the weekend, which is a change given that it’s usually blowing for the .410! Going in to the final event there were two shooters flawless: Kurt Grates and Bill Burke. But, alas, there was no 4-by… Howev-er, L.P. DID run a hundred, along with squad-mate Bryan Rogers,


12 ga Event Champion L.P.-Giambrone, RU-Quinton Smith, 3rd-Andy Spooner

20 ga Event Champion-Charlie Lucas, RU-Jeff Moecher, 3rd-Wayne Kidd



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who were the only two perfect for the day. And, yes, there was a fair number of 99s – ten, to be exact. Giambrone captured the HOA outright with his 100 in the .410 for a 399 – nice shooting L.P.! In the shoot-off they went deep into the 2nd station, with Giambrone the Champion over Rogers. Remember the pattern I mentioned earlier? Giambrone shoots a 100; Giambrone wins event Champion. The 99s went at it a lot longer to decide event 3rd, which went to Jim Reese. Fred Tschantz (AAA), Gordon Novak (AA) and Jack Dean (A) were at the top of their classes with their 99s. Hayden Hillebrand (B), Gerald Novak (C) and Bill Primeau (C won their respective class. Sub-Junior Champion was Walton; Riddle was Junior AND Lady Champ (again), with her 99.

Rounding out the HOA titles were Rogers, Runner-up over Tschantz, 3rd in a shoot-off of 398s. Grates won his shoot-off of 397s for AAA1; our NSSA President, Bob DeFrancesco, won AA; Gordon Novak was A1; Josh Penvose, B1; Kurt Miller, C1 and Jacob Young, D1. Staples was the Sub-Junior Champ; Quinten Smith, Junior Champ, and Mary Alice DeFrancesco, Lady Champ.

Thank you, .... Thank you, Denny Meinert will be the first

to say that the success of the Mid-America wouldn’t be possible


HOA LYCH Mary DeFrancesco, RU Becky McCumber, 3rd Diana Riddle

Ladies 410 Event Champion-Diana Riddle, RU-Mary DeFrancesco, 3rd- Becky McCumber

without the generous sponsorship by Kolar Arms, KBCO Lens Co., White Flyer Targets, John Haugh, Mike Searle, Debbi Perry and John Waters; along with the tre-mendous efforts of the members of St. Joe Valley Conservation Club. Special thanks to Denny

and Corinne Meinert for handling the entire pre-registration and squadding process; the field and trap management team of Bruce Christian, Larry Easley, Gene Smith and their “crew” including and several members from the




By Jane CarpenterJune 20: This memorial shoot

was held at the Flushing Michi-gan Club. The weather was glori-ous and the weekend remained the same until late Sunday. Everyone arrived and were raring to get started and go after those targets.

The Doubles event was won by Bruce Christian with a great 98. AA1 went to George Gil-liam; Mike Palmatier took B1; Bob Edwards took B2; and Dale Reeder was B3. Bob Refice took C1; Austin Coe was C2; and Brian Long C3. D1 was won by Jim Schultz and D2 was Christina Baning.

The 12 gauge event brought us a perfect score by George Gil-liam. Jim Nierzwick took AA1; Bruce Christian was AA2; and Mike Palmatier won AA3. Bob Edwards took B1. B2 went to Ed Howe; and B3 was won by John Gilliam, Jr. C1 was won by Bill Saylor; C2 by Jim Moll; and C3 by Mike Baker. D1 went to Gary Schultheis: D2 to Jane Carpenter and D3 was Austin Coe. E1 went to J. Gingrich.

Next came the 20 gauge event which once again found no per-fect scores. George Gilliam took the event with a 99, followed by Bruce Christian’s 98 for AA1 and AA2 went to Jim Nierzwick. A1

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went to John Gilliam, Jr. and A2 was won by Bill Saylor; followed by Ed Howe as A3. Brian Long was B1; followed by Bob Refice as B2 Mike Palmatier took B3. Gary Schultheis took C1; Jessica Taylor took C2; and Jane Car-penter took C3. D1 went to Jim Schultz and D2 to Mike Baker. Austin Coe took D3.

Sunday awoke to a beauti-ful day and except for a horrid downpour in the 410 later in the afternoon, the rest of the day was great. The rain came hard and was gone for the shoot-offs. The 28 gauge event brought us a perfect score from Jim Nierz-wick. Bruce Christian too AA1

with his 98 followed by George Gilliam who took AA2 with 96. Ed Howe took A1 and Bill Saylor took A2. Mike Palmatier won B1 followed by John Gil-liam, Jr. with B2; and Bob Refice took B3. Jane Carpenter took C1 and Bill Primeau took C2. D1 went to Mike Baker; D2 to Gary Schultheis; and D3 was Christina Baning.

The 410 was the last gun shot and the first squads got through it dry. The second group of squads got pored upon. We could see the Christian/Nierzwick/Saylor group hiding in the house to get out of the storm. When the shooting was over, it was Bruce Christian taking the championship with a nice 98 and AA1 went to George Gilliam with a 96. Great shoot-ing for the 410 in a storm! Jim Nierzwick was A1; Doug Haines took A2; and Ed Howe won A3. B1 was taken by Mike Palmatier; B2 was Bill Saylor; and B3 went to Bob Refice. C1 went to Dale Reeder; C2 to Brian Long; and C3 was taken by Bill Priemeau. D1 went to Mike Baker; D2 to Jessica Taylor; and D3 went to Gary Schultheis.

The HOA event winner brought a shoot-off between Bruce Christian and George Gil-liam with their 391’s. George

Bruce wins Doubles, 410, and HAA.


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AIM Group to ensure the traps threw great targets and the back-loaders were “stealth-like”; the Kitchen Staff who kept everyone well fed with the assistance and wonderful food and pies from Dutch Heritage Catering; and the always efficient Ann Hampton and Corinne Meinert who got everyone registered, the scores promptly posted and the shootoffs ready to go when the last shot was fired; Jim Gast for orches-trating the shoot-offs; Chief Referee John Bratty and his very capable gang of referees who made sure we got our targets when we called for them. Thank you one and all for another fantastic weekend at St. Joe’s. If you don’t have the Mid-America on your shoot calendar, considering adding it for next year – you won’t regret it, but you better get your reservation in early because it’s guaranteed to sell out, AGAIN! Oh, and if you can’t make it to St. Joe for the Mid, they are also hosting the 2014 U.S. Open in September. So, plan now to attend either or, better yet, BOTH!

took event and Bruce took AA1. Jim Nierzwick took A1 and Ed Howe was A2. Bill Saylor took B1; Mike Palmatier won B2; and Bob Refice was B3. C1 went to Brian Long; C2 was Jim Schultz; and C3 went to Bill Primeau. D1 was Mike Baker; D2 went to John Gilliam, Jr.; and Gary Schultheis took D3.

The HAA was as follows: Bruce Christian, Champion with 489; George Gilliam took AA1. Jim Nierzwick was A1; followed by Ed Howe as A2. Mike Pal-matier won B1; Bill Saylor was B2 and Bob Edwards, B3. C1 went to Brian Long and C2 to Jim Schultz. D1 was Mike Baker; D2 went to Gary Schultheis; and D3 to Christian Baning.

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Jim wins 28 Gauge with a Perfect Score. George wins 12 GA, 20 GA, and HOA.


Kolar Mid-America OpenContinued from page 24

It was a great weekend spent with good friends and we had lots of fun. Thanks go out to George for such a great time and special thanks to our great referees. It

was really nice to see Dale Reed-er shooting again. Welcome back into the family Dale! We hope to see you at the Mid-Michigan Open at the end of July!


By Trish Magyar FT. WAYNE, IN – St. Joe

Valley Conservation Club was once again the site for the Poco Loco, this being the 4th year, held June 22nd and 23rd. The Poco Loco is unique in a variety of ways… First, entries are capped at 80 shooters, even though more fields and flights could be added, but the sponsors want to make the Poco a unique experience. Second, we shoot 4, 100 target .410 events (hence the name, which loosely translates to “little crazy”). Third, every shooter receives Poco Loco hats and T-shirts specially embroidered with “Juan”, our “mascot”, and a Poco notebook. And, last and most definitely not least, all shooting is stopped for a mid-day siesta; well, actually, for a fully catered meal, leaving a lot of the shoot-ers ready for a nap afterwards! In addition to the lunches both days, there is also a lavish dinner; local restaurateur Jim Casaburo, owner of Casa Grille and Casa Italiano Ristoranti, and “Chef Al” prepare and serve the lunches and dinners, and Dutch Heritage, an Amish bakery, provides all of the fresh-baked desserts – five differ-ent pies, brownies and a variety of cookies – YUM! NO ONE leaves hungry!

In addition to the “regular” shooting events, there is also a special event, “The Biggest Loser,” on Saturday after the shoot-offs sponsored by Tom Pavlack. The two individuals in each class with the lowest score based on the first two events are provided an opportunity to com-pete for special prizes and ca$h. Of course, in order to make it fair it’s a handicapped shoot-off, but they all shoot the .410! There is a lot of audience participation (read to mean “heckling”) and it seems the AAA and AA shooters get the brunt of it. When all was said and done, B Class shooter Jenny Notstad was the Champion, with Tom Spencer (C Class) Runner-

up and Fred Richard (A), 3rd. The prizes were handcrafted by Tom Pavlack, and have become the envy of all.

In Saturday morning’s event three 100s were posted, includ-ing first-time straight by Linden-wood-bound Remington Whea-ton; and, to top of his first 100 he also won the shoot-off over Sam Armstrong (RU) and Al Magyar (3rd) to claim the Champion-ship. Nice shooting, Reming-ton! Class honors went to Dave Starrett (AAA), Gordon Novak (AA), Mike Stewart (A), Bud Shipp (B), Mike Searle (C) and Duane Parsons (D). Though no

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100s were shot in the afternoon event, there were five 99s vying for the Championship. Chuck Isaac outlasted Dave Starrett (RU) and Fred Tschantz (3rd). Class winners were Dave Scott (AAA), Glenn Ulbrich (AA), Henry Duwe (A), Denny Meinert (B), Mike Searle (C) and Duane Parsons (D).

Sunday morning was more humid than Saturday, which made for pretty good conditions. But the best the field could muster were three 99s. Sam Armstrong vanquished Mike Stewart, Runner-up and Chuck Isaac, 3rd to claim the top step on the podium. Class winners were Dave Scott (AAA), Remington Wheaton (AA), Mark Molenaar (A), Stephen Troy (B) and Mike Searle (C). The temperature continued to rise, making for a very hot and humid afternoon event. The final event saw only perfect score – Chuck Isaac for the Championship, and a lone 99 by Sam Armstrong for Runner-up. So, five 98s headed for the shoot-off field to determine who would get the final spot on the podium, which went to Glenn Ulbrich. Dave Scott (AAA), Bryan Rogers (AA), Dan Adam

(A), John McGinnis (B) and Mike Searle (C) were at the top of their respective class.

In the High Over All race, Chuck Isaac’s 100 in the final event put him in a tie with Sam Armstrong with 396s, which is pretty darn good shooting with the “baby bore”. Isaac emerged the victor in the shoot-off, over Armstrong Runner-up. Three 392s shot-off for Event 3rd, with Dave Scott besting Dave Star-rett (AAA) and Al Magyar (AA). The remaining class winners were Dave Pratt, A; Stephen Troy, B; and Mike Searle, completing his “sweep” of C Class (and, no, Mike was not the only C Class shooter!).

For those of you who think the Poco Loco is for AAA and AA shooters, nothing could be further from the truth. Two-thirds of the shooters were in classes A-D, with winnings of nearly Eleven Thousand Dollars! There was also a special Ladies handicap event totaling $500 and, again, the lion share went to B and C Class shooters. And, next year there will be even more incentive for Sub-Junior, Junior, Collegiate and Lady shooters to attend.

Of course, the shoot, with all of its “goodies” and HUGE cash payouts would not be possible without the sponsorship of the three “Juans” – John Haugh,

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John Ramagli and John Waters – especially John Haugh. The referees were the best of the best.

The members and volunteers from St. Joe Valley Conservation Club also deserve a most hearty “Thank You” for all of their tire-less efforts. If you have never been to a shoot at St. Joe’s, you are missing out – it is a top-notch facility, and the hospitality of the members is unmatched. I encour-age you to make plans now to attend one of their shoots next year… perhaps, if you are feeling a “little crazy”, the Poco Loco might find it’s way onto your shoot calendar!

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NEW NATIONAL RULING ON ALL-AMERICAN AND CONCURRENT TEAMSProvided by Brent Edwards

NATIONAL ALL AMERICAN TEAM TARGET REQUIREMENTS FOR 2013

Please note a revision by the NSSA this year. To make a NATIONAL All-American Open or Concurrent team, there are NO MINIMUM target requirements. This is based purely on the Krieghoff All American Points race, found on the NSSA website.

To be eligible for the Jay Schatz High Average Leader Awards, the National minimums of 1000 12 gauge targets, 1000 20 gauge targets, 1000 28 gauge targets, 1000 410 targets and 500 Doubles targets are still in effect. These averages are also posted on the NSSA website.

MICHIGAN ALL-STATE, ALL-GAUGE, and CONCURRENT TARGET REQUIREMENTS FOR 2013

The MSA Board approved a reduction in the minimum target requirements to make an All-State and All-Gauge team. The new minimums are 800 targets in the 12 gauge, 800 targets in the 20 gauge, 800 targets in the 28 gauge, 800 targets in the 410 bore and 500 targets in Doubles.

The MSA Board also changed the requirements to make a concurrent team. With the exception of Senior Veteran, Sub-Junior and Rookie, individuals must have shot at least 800 12 gauge targets, 800 20 gauge targets, 800 28 gauge targets, 800 .410 targets, and 500 Doubles targets during the previous target year. For Senior Veteran, Sub-Junior and Rookie of the Year, 500 12 gauge targets, 500 20 gauge targets, 500 28 gauge targets, 500 .410 targets and 300 doubles targets are the minimums required.

These changes begin November 1, 2012. These changes DO NOT affect the 2012 shooting year that ended October 31.

The MSA may change these target requirements in the future.


2013 SHOOT SCHEDULEDATE CLUB SHOOT NAME # TARGETS DEC 8 ROCKFORD 4 x 50 200DEC 9 CASS CITY ELVES’ DAY OFF OPEN 200DEC 9 GUN RIVER MINI SHOOTJAN 1 WEST WALKER SPORTS 4 x 50 200 JAN 13 CASS CITY BLIZZARD OPEN 200JAN 13 GUN RIVER MINI SHOOTFEB 9 ROCKFORD 4 X 50 200FEB 10 CASS CITY COLD TOES OPEN 200FEB 10 GUN RIVER MINI SHOOTFEB 24 DETROIT SPORTSMAN’S SNOWSHOE OPEN - 12 & 20 200MAR 10 CASS CITY LEPRECHAUN OPEN 200MAR 10 GUN RIVER MINI SHOOTMAR 16 SCTP 12 GAUGE TARGETS – GRAND BLANC 50MAR 17 GRAND BLANC WHITEY’S REVENGE - 12 Gauge 200MAR 23 GENESEE SPORTSMEN’S 4 x 50 200MAR 24 DETROIT SPORTSMAN’S SHILLELAGH OPEN – 28 & 410 200APR 6-7 DETROIT GUN CLUB SPRINGTIME OPEN 500APR 10 WEST WALKER SPORTS STEAK NIGHTAPR 13 SAGINAW GUN CLUB MOPAR OPEN -12 Gauge 200APR 13- 14 ROCKFORD SPRINGTIME OPEN 500APR 18 GUN RIVER MINI SHOOT APR 19-21 BAY COUNTY JOE GUN 500APR 20 KCCL SPRING TIME OPEN-4 X 50 200APR 27 SCTP 12 GAUGE TARGETS – KENT COUNTY 50APR 26-28 DETROIT SPORTSMAN’S CLARK BROWN OPEN 500MAY 4 GENESEE WINTER LEAGUEMAY 4 GRAYLING SPORTSMAN’S JACK PINE OPEN -5 x 5O 250MAY 4, 5 DETROIT GUN CLUB LOU RADEN MEMORIAL 500MAY 5 NORTHLAND SPRING OPENMAY 8 NORGC 100’SMAY 11 NORGC DAY ‘FORE MOTHER’S DAY-12,20,Dbls. 300MAY 16 GUN RIVER MINI SHOOT

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DATE CLUB SHOOT NAME # TARGETS

MAY 18 SCTP 12 GAUGE TARGETS – DSC 50MAY 18, 19 GENESEE SPORTSMENS SHAMROCK OPEN 500MAY 21 WAYNE COUNTY DOUBLES MINI SHOOT MAY 25, 26 GRAND BLANC GENE SWANSON MEMORIAL OPEN 400JUNE 1- 2 WAYNE COUNTY HAYWOOD OPEN 500JUNE 1 GUN RIVER SPRINGTIME OPEN-12, 20, Dbls 300JUNE 1, 2 MID-UP SHOOTERS NEGAUNEE OPEN 500JUNE 8, 9 DETROIT GUN CLUB CHET CRITES OPEN 500JUNE 8, 9 KCCL MARION SHIELDS OPEN 500JUNE 12 GENESEE SPORTSMENS 12 GAUGE TARGETSJUNE 12 NORGC 100’S JUNE 14-15 NORTH MACOMB DAD’S DAY OPEN 500JUNE 15 NORGC FATHER’S DAY SHOOT -Dbls, 28, 410 300JUNE 15-16 DETROIT GUN CLUB SCTP STATE CHAMPIONSHIPJUNE 18 WAYNE COUNTY .410 MINI SHOOT JUNE 20 GUN RIVER MINI SHOOTJUNE 21- 23 BAY COUNTY BUDWEISER OPEN 500JUNE 22, 23 KCCL W. MICH JR. CHAMPIONSHIPS JUNE 29-30 GENESEE SPORTSMENS PAUL SCHIAPACCASSE MEM. OPEN 500JULY 6-7 GRAND BLANC NOAH BANING MEMORIAL OPEN 400JULY 6, 7 REED CITY GREAT NORTHERN OPEN 500JULY 6,7 NORGC U.S. COAST GUARD OPEN 500JULY 10 GENESEE SPORTSMENS 20 GAUGE TARGETSJULY 10 NORGC 100’SJULY 11-14 DETROIT GUN CLUB MOTORSTATEJULY 16 WAYNE COUNTY 28 GAUGE MINI SHOOTJULY 17 WEST WALKER SPORTS 4 x 50 200JULY 18 GUN RIVER MINI SHOOTJULY 19, 21 SAGINAW GUN CLUB DELTA OPEN 500JULY 24 GENESEE SPORTSMENS 28 GAUGE TARGETSJULY 26-28 JR. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSJULY 27-28 GENESEE SPORTSMENS SHAMROCK MID MICH OPEN 500AUG 2-4 DETROIT SPORTSMEN’S TED HANAFORD/GREAT LAKES OPEN 500AUG 3 GUN RIVER SUMMERTIME OPEN - 28,410, Dbls. 300AUG 3-4 MID-UP SHOOT YOOPER OPEN 500

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AUG 7 GENESEE SPORTSMENS 410 & DOUBLES TARGETSAUG 9-11 DETROIT GUN CLUB ZONE 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS 500 AUG 14 NORGC 100’SAUG 15 GUN RIVER MINI SHOOTAUG 17-18 ROCKFORD SUMMERTIME OPEN 500AUG 20 WAYNE COUNTY 20 GAUGE MINI SHOOT AUG 23-25 DETROIT GUN CLUB MICH STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 500SEPT 6-7 U.S. OPEN NEW MEXICOSEPT 7 KCCL BILL TEESDALE FALL OPEN – 4 x 50 200SEPT 7 WAYNE COUNTY FALL OPEN -12, 20 & Dbs. 300SEPT 7, 8 CASS CITY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN 500SEPT 11 NORGC 100’SSEPT 13-15 DETROIT GUN CLUB KASLE FAMILY CHARITY OPEN 500SEPT 14 WEST WALKER 4 x 50 200SEPT 17 WAYNE COUNTY 12 GAUGE MINI SHOOTSEPT 21 NORGC DON DEYOUNG 200 – 12 GAUGE 200SEPT 21 SCTP 12 GAUGE TARGETS – SAGINAW SEPT 27-OCT 4 WORLD SHOOT CHAMPIONSHIPS, SAN ANTONIO, TEXASOCT 5 GRAYLING AUTUMN OPEN - 12, 20, Dbls. 300OCT 6 NORTHLAND FALL OPEN OCT 12 ROCKFORD 4 x 50 200OCT 13 CASS CITY HUNTER’S WARM UP OPEN 200OCT 19 WAYNE COUNTY HALLOWEEN OPEN – 28,410 & Dbs. 300DEC 8 GUN RIVER MINI SHOOTDEC 8 CASS CITY ELVES’ DAY OFF OPEN 200DEC 14 ROCKFORD 4 x 50 200

TARGETS ONLY

BAY COUNTY Targets Only - MAY- SEPTEMBER -–Byy Appt. OnlyDETROIT SPORTSMEN’S CONGRESS Targets Only – OCTOBERKCCL Targets Only -MAY –SEPTEMBER. –By Appt. OnlyNORTH MACOMB SPORTSMEN’S Targets Only – SEPTEMBER –By Appt. OnlyNORGC Target Only – AUGUST-SEPT. –By Appt. OnlyROCKFORD 50’s FIRST Wednesday, Monthly, APRIL-SEPTEMBER

DATE CLUB SHOOT NAME # TARGETS

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To All M.S.A. Members:

On the next page is an application information sheet for nominating candidates to

our M.S.A. Hall of Fame. We will put this form in the Newsletter once a year for

your convenience.

Even if you have nominated someone in the past, please do so again using this

form.

Once you have filled out the form return to any Hall–of-Fame Committee person

listed below:

1) Al Magyar, Chair

2) Jane Carpenter

3) Tom Pavlack

4) Dave Schiebel, President

Take time to look over this application. Remember to study the criteria closely

and to fill in the form completely. This is your opportunity to take part in your Hall-

of-Fame. The applicants chosen are installed at the Awards Banquet on Saturday

Night of the State Shoot.


CANDIDATE INFORMATION SHEET FOR M.S.A. HALLOF FAME The M.S.A. Hall of Fame has two categories under which nominees may be considered; Shooting Achievements and Sustaining Contributions (Chet Crites Service Award). Candidates should be submitted to the M.S.A. Hall of Fame Committee for consideration. Nominees must have been residents of the State of Michigan and M.S.A. members, in good standing, for at least 10 years. They must be 50 years of age or older, or have won a World Shoot Open Title, or have had their shooting career interrupted by an untimely death or disablement. The Committee will select, in any given year, no more than two nominees for Shooting Achievement, and one for the Chet Crites Service Award. If a nominee is not selected, his/her name will be considered again in the future. NOMINEE STATISTICS: Name of Candidate M.S.A. # Address N.S.S.A. # City State Zip Date of Birth Year first registered targets were shot Year last registered targets were shot This person qualifies for consideration in the M.S.A. Hall of Fame by reason of: Shooting Achievements Chet Crites Service Award SELECTION CRITERIA: The following questions should be answered by the person making the nomination or by the candidate. Be specific. FOR SHOOTING ACHIEVEMENTS:

1. How many times has candidate been selected to M.S.A. “All State: Team or “High Gun” Teams? 2. How many times has candidate been selected to an N.S.S.A. All American Team (Open or

Concurrent)? 3. List Michigan State Record wins and years. 4. List important wins by candidate in N.S.S.A. – State – Zone, and list years of wins. 5. List important wins by candidate at any major shoots. List years of wins.

FOR CHET CRITES SERVICE AWARD:

1. Has candidate ever been elected Michigan National Director or held any office in the M.S.A.? Specify year or years and which office/offices held.

2. List candidate’s contribution to the M.S.A. or any contributions to help promote skeet in general. 3. Other accomplishments – Examples: M.S.A. and /or N.S.S.A. committees, club officer, number of

registered targets. 4. List candidates shooting career wins as asked for under “Shooting Achievement: classification.

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MICHIGAN SKEET ASSOCIATION Register Shoot Publicity Recap Form

ATTENTION SHOOT MANAGEMENT: Please file this form with your check to MSA. This form was developed to enable you to provide some basic and vital information to the MSA for the purpose of developing a write-up for your shoot. This write-up will appear in the next available issue of the MSA News. Your association, as well as your club members and guests, will appreciate your efforts. Please print or type clearly so we can record this information accurately. Thank you for your help. CLUB NAME: CITY NAME OF SHOOT: SHOOT DATE(S): NUMBER OF SHOOTERS: WEATHER CONDITIONS: INTERESTING SHOOT FACTS (Number of shoot anniversary, ie. 16th Annual, etc.; brief bio of person who shoot is named after; name and thanks to sponsors, if any; charity recognition, if any;): WINNERS & SCORES (Please be accurate with spelling of names) HOA WINNER: HAA WINNER 12 GAUGE WINNER: 20 GAUGE WINNER: 28 GAUGE WINNER: .410 WINNER: LADY HOA WINNER: JUNIOR HOA WINNER SHOOT CHAIRPERSON:

Or mail to: Jane Carpenter, MSA News, 16731 N. Gardenia, Fraser, MI 48026

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