American Traditions 4-H Club

February 2012


	2011 CLUB PHOTOS

ADVISORS

Donna Abel
Organizational Advisor
740-966-5206

4-H Certification:
Rifle, Pistol,
Shotgun,Archery,
Muzzleloader,
Living History
NRA Certification:
Level 1 Shotgun Coach
NASP Certification:
Basic Archery Instructor Trainer

Verdie Abel
740-966-5206

4-H Certification:
Muzzloader, Living History, Hunting & Wildlife
NRA Certification: Training Counselor & Instructor- Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun; Chief Range Safety Officer; Level 1 Shotgun Coach
NMLRA Certification: Muzzleloading Instructor
NASP Certification:
Basic Archery Instructor Trainer

Nan Darrough
General Advisor
740-966-5464

Sue Neilley
Coordinator
740-862-3323

4-H Certification:
Living History, Rifle, Pistol, Muzzleloading

Grant Neilley
740-862-3323

4-H Certification:
Living History, Rifle, Pistol,Shotgun,Archery, Muzzleloading,

Donna Tanner
General Advisor
614-895-0562

**************** JUNIOR LEADERS

Rebekah Abel
Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol, Living History

NRA Certification: Junior Shotgun Coach

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Links Section

	COUNTY WEBSITE
	COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTERS
	OHIO 4-H WEBSITE
	OHIO 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS
	4-H ANIMAL SCIENCES
	HARTFORD FAIR
	OHIO STATE FAIR
	CARDINAL CENTER
	NEW ALBANY SHOOTING RANGE
	CMP
	BLACK WING SHOOTING CENTER
	NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION
	NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION
	NMLRA
	USA SHOOTING
	ATA
	OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
	BRIGADE AMER. REV.

American Traditions 4-H Club

Licking County, Ohio

American Traditions is a 4-H shooting sports club with an emphasis on rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery, and living history. Our advisors have received special training to become certified by the Ohio 4-H shooting sports program to instruct these projects, with the primary focus being on youth development, safety and responsibility.

In the shooting projects we teach SAFETY, SAFETY,SAFETY! We teach the essentials of firearms safety and learn about proper shooting technique, parts of the gun, range commands and etiquette. Members keep records of their progress and learning experiences in the associated project book which they then use for project evaluation in July.

In the living history project (also considered a shooting sports project) members choose a time period and become a person living in that era. As part of the project they learn about the clothing, food, tools and skills of everyday life at that time. Living history participants keep records of their project and research in the associated project book which they then use for project evaluation in July.

2012 CLUB SCHEDULE
American Tradions 4-H Club meets at 6:30 PM on the first and forth Monday each month at the Johnstown Community Sportsman Club, 7357 Sportsman Club Road, Johnstown, OH.

Meeting dates and topics listed are tentative and subject to change.

December 5, 2011- HOLIDAY GATHERING
Agenda: 2011 Wrap-up,Organizational/Planning for 2012 season, sharing photos, ideas, get to know other members/parents better. Please bring a dessert or finger food snack to share. Club will provide beverages.
Meet at 6:30 PM at Johnstown Community Sportsman Club
February 6,2012-
Agenda: Plans for this year, Rules/Policies, Paperwork, Projects, Club Offices

February 27,2012-
Agenda: Officer Elections, Speaking Techniques, Pillars of Character

March 5,2012-
Agenda: Business Meeting, Demos, Pillars of Character, *SAFETY*
ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE TURNED IN BY THIS MEETING!
March 26,2012 -
Agenda: *Safety*, Rifle Fundamentals, Demos., Guest Speaker?
April 2,2012-
Agenda: Business Meeting, Demos., Review Safety & Fundamentals, Rifle shooting
April 23,2012-
Agenda: Announcements, Safety Review, Rifle Shooting
May 7,2012 -
Agenda: Business Meeting, Safety Review, Rifle Shooting
May 28,2012- HOLIDAY (change meeting date?)
Agenda: Announcements, Safety Review, Rifle Shooting
June 4,2012 -
Agenda: Business Meeting, Prep. for Group Judging, Safety Review, Rifle Shooting
June 25, 2012
*Group Judging*
July 2, 2012-
Agenda: Business Meeting, County judging Prep., Safety Review, Rifle Shooting
*BRING YOUR COMPLETED PROJECT BOOK TO BE SIGNED!*
July 23, 2012-
Fair Booth Prep?
September 2012 - RECOGNITION MEETING Location, date, and time TBD

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANK YOU JOHNSTOWN COMMUNITY SPORTSMAN CLUB!
We would like to thank the Johnstown Community Sportsman Club for their support of our 4-H club this past year.

Licking County 4-H Newsletter and 2012 calendar are now available online: http://licking.osu.edu/topics/4-h-youth-development/4-h-newsletters

*This year each member should bring a 3-ring binder to the club meetings.

HONOR FLIGHT- COLUMBUS
2012 SCHEDULE

April 21,2012
May 19, 2012
June 9, 2012
August 25, 2012
September 8, 2012
September 29, 2012
October 20, 2012

2012 GROUP PROJECT

The group project for this year will be: "Respect, Responsibility, & Rifles". We will be learning & practicing basic rifle fundamentals. We will also be exploring the "Pillars of Character" from the national program "Character Counts".

The group project will be completed at the club meetings. Members will not need to purchase or complete a project book for the group project; however, they will be expected to participate at meetings and attend group judging in order to successfully complete this project. Enrollment in the group project will satisfy the club requirement for enrollment in a shooting sports project. Members without previous firearms experience may wish to also take the project #630 "Safe Use of Guns".

JUDGING REQUIREMENTS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS PROJECTS
Guns, bows, arrows, ammunition, and firearms of any kind are not permitted on the Fairgrounds. Participants may not use any of these items or three-dimensional replicas of these items as a part of any display. Displays also may not include any part of an arrow longer than 6 inches. Displays may not include any ‘loaded’ ammunition. Any shells or casings must be open so that a visual examination can show that there is no powder in ammunition (the caps must be either absent or expended). Wild bird feathers, except legal game species, and all bird nests and eggs are protected under state and federal laws and are not permitted to be collected, possessed, or presented as a part of any display.

A certified shooting sports instructor must sign the cover of the member record book to be eligible to compete in 4-H Shooting Sports (including Living History)

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES

Approved hearing & eye protection

Approved hearing protection for parents and other family members in vicinity of shooting range. Approved eye protection is also required for parents helping their child on the shooting line.

Appropriate 4-H project book for each project taken.

750 Rifle Member Project Book
751 Archery Member Record Book
752 Shotgun Member Record Book
753 Pistol Member Record Book
754 Hunting & Wildlife Member Record Book
755 Muzzle Loading Member Record Book
756 Living History Member Record Book
630 Safe Use of Guns
Appropriate project book for any other projects taken

Appropriate equipment (firearms, bows, etc.) will be provided at the group project meetings; however, equipment for use outside of club meetings is the responsibility of the member.

Although not required, a shooting bag or some type of appropriate container is recommended to store equipment that you will need at meetings (hearing protection, eye protection, notebook & pen/pencil for record keeping, water, sunscreen, etc.)

A three-ring binder to organize handouts, notes, targets, etc.

SHOOTING SPORTS & LIVING HISTORY EVENTS OF INTEREST

ONGOING

Shooting Sports Opportunities at Cardinal Center:
Practice Trap Hours (weather permitting) April through September: Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
$4 per round of 25

3-D Archery Range.
$8 per round for adults and $4 per round for Juniors (under 18 - must be accompanied by parent or guardian). For additional info, contact Jeff Watkins at 740-348-6631.

July, 2012

Ohio 4-H Junior Shooting Education Camp (Ages 9 – 12 Only) June 29-July 1,2012. Canter’s Cave 4-H CAMP, Jackson, Ohio http://www.ohio4hshootingsports.org/shootingedcamp.htm

Ohio 4-H Senior Shooting Education Camp (Ages 12 - 18) July 15-20,2012. Canter’s Cave 4-H CAMP, Jackson, Ohio http://www.ohio4hshootingsports.org/shootingedcamp.htm

* This list is in progress. Please check back for more events.

CLUB POLICIES

SAFETY

Approved hearing & eye protection will be required for all activities involving firearms. Eye protection is required for archery, fire starting with flint & steel, and any other activities deemed necessary by instructors. Hearing protection is also required for non-participants who are in the vicinity of the range.

Safe firearms handling rules will be followed at all times. Failure to follow the established rules may result in the member being removed from the event and/or the club, depending on the situation.

Inattention & horseplay on the range will not be tolerated. Violators will be warned and/or removed from the range at the discretion of the range safety officer.

Personal firearms must be inspected and approved by an advisor prior to use during a 4-H meeting.

No reloaded ammunition may be used.

Always wear closed toed shoes (no sandals, no bare feet)

Advisors must approve shooting sports projects prior to enrollment since some projects require more experience and maturity than others.

ATTENDANCE

Good attendance is required. New information and skills will be covered at each meeting so attendance is very important. Since 4-H standards require members to attend a minimum of six meetings during the 4-H season, failure to attend six or more meetings will result in an incomplete project and advisors will not sign the project book.

Members must attend the club safety sessions during club meetings at the beginning of the 4-H season in order to participate in club shooting program. A safety review will be presented at the beginning of each shooting sports activity. Members must attend the safety discussion before shooting, therefore shooters must attend the beginning of the shooting session and not arrive mid way through the session.

Members & parents are encouraged to discuss any concerns about attendance with an advisor, preferably before missing a meeting (except in emergencies). Certain activities will be "excused", including other 4-H events.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Parents are required to attend meetings. This makes parents aware of what is being taught (especially safety rules) so they can reinforce it when helping their child. The presence of more adults at meetings should also improve safety.

Please discuss any concerns about parental involvement policy with an advisor.

BEHAVIOR STANDARDS

Members are expected to treat advisors and all other members with respect. No harassment or bullying of any type will be tolerated.

No foul or offensive language or gestures by members or adults will be tolerated.

In accordance with 4-H guidelines, the use of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol will not be permitted at any 4-H events.

CLUB REQUIREMENTS
Members are expected to work towards the completion of a 4-H project. If you have any questions or need assistance with projects, please discuss this with an advisor. If your child is only interested in target shooting and does not intend to complete a 4-H project, this is not the club for you. There are gun clubs and shooting ranges in the area which provide opportunities for this level of involvement.

American Traditions members are required to present a short (3-6 minutes) demonstration to club members as part of their project. More than one demonstration is permissible, but only as time allows. Members should prepare for the demonstration and consult the appropriate 4-H documents/materials for suggestions. Demonstrations should include an introduction, body, and conclusion. Simple reiterations of rules, lists, etc. are discouraged.

Membership dues for each member are $15.00 per year. This helps defray the cost of supplies, insurance, fair entrance fees, and county participation fee. Dues do not cover the cost of project books.

Required Paperwork

The county 4-H office requires that all paperwork be submitted to them by early April. American Traditions will establish an appropriate deadline for club members to submit their paperwork to the club organizational advisor so the club can meet the county deadline. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the child(ren) being eliminated from the club. This is a firm rule and is not negotiable due to insurance and liability considerations.

Permission Forms & Health forms are required for participation in any shooting sports projects. These forms must be turned in to the organizational advisor who will have them onsite during all shooting sports activities. Failure to complete and turn in these forms will prohibit the member from participating in any shooting sports activity.

AMERICAN TRADITIONS 4-H CLUB
Johnstown, OH
phone: 740-966-5206

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