THE GOPHER GAZETTE www.grrc.org April 17, 2012 Volume 4 No. 11 IN THIS ISSUE

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Red Shed ReportSchedule April/MayGMM 3/20/12 BOD 3/12/12 Presidents ListTactical ShotgunReforestation ReportMASFDeer Ticks 2012 Board Roster Sponsors

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Is there a perfect choice and a perfect deal? No, that will never happen. But we must find some-thing that most of us can agree upon. The GRRC Board has studied and talked about the needs of the club pertaining to a tractor for several years We are at a point where we really must make some kind of decision and follow through with that decision. At our April meeting under old business we will address the membership with several club options. The Board encourages members with tractor opinions to BE SURE you are included in this meeting. If you know that you will be unable to make the meeting, your input can be emailed to the GRRC website.

Tractor Decision Night: April 17GRRC tries to share the accomplishments of members who have set records, gained superlative scores and distinguished themselves within and without our organization. A GRRC member received a truly distinguished award- not for shoot-ing or marksmanship- but for service to a very special community. On March 16, Karin Ostrand received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Academy of Science during the ban-quet celebrating the 75th Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair. We know Karin from the pistol range, her work with NRA’s Women on Target Program, GRRC’s Junior program and countless activities around the club. Karin was recognized for her service of over 35 years as a physics teacher at Harding High School in St. Paul, her work promoting science and mathematics in the Metro Area Science Fairs and over 40 years of service to the State Science and Engi-neering Fairs. Join with us in congratulating Karin for her latest accomplishment. Let’s join our thanks with those of thousands of students whose lives she has touched in the Science and Mathematics communities.

Karin Ostrand Wins Achievement Award

THANKS to Steve Shimek, Tom Vogt, Ray Hoyt, Joe Showalter, Mike Con-nor and Lowell Rogers for submitting articles and pictures for this month’s gazette. We really need your ideas and photos to make The Gazette work for you. If you are sending copied material, please cite the source.

Pictured above is a scene from the 2012 Junior Auction, held in conjunction with last month’s GMM. Over $2100 was raised to support the Junior Program here at GRRC. Many thanks to those who helped by donating and buying items. The April 17 GMM is Tractor Decision Night. See Red Shed report. Sugar Sunday, 3/18, was a perfect weather day, but that does not insure good maple sap running. Dave Anderson reported a very successful event, despite the balmy conditions.

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4/14/2012 0700-Dark All Ranges GRRC Work Weekend ALL RANGES CLOSED4/15/2012 0700-Dark All Ranges GRRC Work Weekend ALL RANGES CLOSED4/17/2012 1900-adjrn Kraus-Hartig General Membership Meeting 4/19/2012 1800-2000 Forest Lake Junior club practice Legion Post 2254/21/2012 0 900-1700 Pistol Action Arms PPS Match4/21/2012 0900-Dark KD CMP Clinic4/22/2012 0900-1700 KD / Red Shed F-Class Clinic4/26/2012 1600-dark KD F-Class League to 9/274/26/2012 1800-2000 Forest Lake Junior club practice Legion Post 2254/27/2012 1200-1700 KD 600 600 Match Setup4/27/2012 0 900-1730 BP, MP Blackpowder Salad Shoot Set Up4/28/2012 0 900-1700 KD 600 600 BR Match #14/28/2012 0 900-1730 BP, MP Blackpowder Salad Shoot 4/28/2012 0 900-1730 Pistol NRA Women’s Camp4/29/2012 0900-1700 KD 600 600 BR Match #24/29/2012 0900-1730 BP, MP Blackpowder Salad Shoot 5/1/2012 1500-close Pistol Handgun & 22 rimfire Rifle Practice 5/2/2012 1600-Dark KD High Power Practice through 8/295/2/2012 1700-Dark Shotgun Trap League5/3/2012 1600-Dark KD F-Class League 5/3/2012 1800-2000 Forest Lake Junior club practice Legion Post 2255/4/2012 1700-2000 Red Shed Action Arms New Shooter Orientation5/4/2012 1500-1700 MP GRRC Schuetzen Match Setup5/5/2012 0900-1700 Pistol USPSA Special Classifier5/5/2012 0900-Dark KD CMP Games5/5/2012 1200-close Pistol Bowling Pin League5/5/2012 0900-1730 MP GRRC Schuetzen Match 200 yard5/6/2012 0900-1730 Pistol Action Arms Steel Challenge5/6/2012 0900-1400 MP GRRC Schutzen Match 200 yard5/7/2012 1600-close Pistol IPSC League Start through 8/275/8/2012 1500-close Pistol Handgun & 22 rimfire Rifle Practice5/9/2012 1600-Dark KD High Power Practice5/9/2012 1700-Dark Shotgun Trap League5/10/2012 1600-Dark KD F-Class League 5/10/2012 1800-close MP Junior Practice5/11/2012 0900-1730 KD Gong shoot set up, sight in & load testing5/12/2012 0900-1730 KD 200-300 BPCR Gong Shoot (200-300yard)5/13/2012 0900-1730 KD 600 BPCR Gong Shoot (500-600yard)5/14/2012 1600-close Pistol IPSC League5/15/2012 1900-adjrn Red Shed General Membership Meeting

GRRC GMM Meeting 3/20/12

Women’s NRA Camp: Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm will be this year’s event. March GMM meeting will have sign-up sheets for those attend-ing and volunteers. Contact Joyce Borchardt at Bull’s Eye, 651-674-7974. Dave Ander-son will need several helpers to cook and serve the noon meal.

The President called the meeting to order 20 March 2012 at 7:08 pm with a quorum of 75 members and five guests present.

The Vice-President led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. A mo-ment of silence followed to honor departed members and those serving in the military.

Secretary’s Report - The January and February BOD meeting and GMM minutes were published in the February and March issues of the Newslet-ter. Motion made by Lance Wells and second by Rick Loye to accept the minutes as printed. No discussion. Motion Carried.

Executive Officer’s Report - Bruce received a report of a shot not hitting the MP impact berm. Reminder to everyone that EVERY shot fired has to hit the impact berm. Steve Shimek remarked that.22 ca. is okay, no center fire rifle fire is allowed on the Pistol Range.

Chief Instructor’s Report – No report1st Readings – Fred Dewall, Scandia, Craig Walters, Egan, Don Schoff, Stillwater, Jeff Johnson, Wyoming and Robb Peterson Ham Lake. 2nd Readings - Jamie Syversen, Jonathan Steinert, Craig Lobash, and Floyd Lobash. Excused – Bob Meinart and Robert Aas. The applicants, guests and non-members excused from the meeting.

Treasurer’s Report – Motion made by Bruce Peglow with second by Rick Repovsch to accept the report at given. No discussion. Motion carried. Motion made by Rick Loye, seconded by Dave Secord to accept the Sec-ond Readings as a group. Motion carried. Motion made by Steve Marden, seconded by Dave Secord to accept the group as members of GRRC. Car-

ried. The new members, and guests were brought back into the room. The Vice President re-introduced and welcomed 6 new members who will be on the Waiting List. Reminder to see the Secretary after the meeting to pay your fees. Due to the Juniors Auction, NECESSARY Committee Reports: Action Arms - read about coming activities in the Gazette.All Around Match – Targets ready next month. Black Powder - Salad Shoot will be the last weekend in Apri8l. High Power - Watch the 2012 Range schedule for upcoming events. Juniors - The Juniors’ Auction is tonight following the meeting. Stay and bid like crazy! Legislative - See the GRRC website for current issues.Membership - The cap is filled; there are 12 on the Waiting List.Newsletter – March issue will include the 2012 membership cards and range schedule.Schutzen – First match of the season will be the first weekend in May. Small Bore Prone – No league in 2012. Tuesday Night Handgun Practice - See Mike after the meeting with your questions. Website - The new password will be rolled out in April.Women’s Camp – Signup sheets are available tonight for helpers and woen attending. Good food and fun is in the offering on Saturday, April 28, 9:30am to 2:30pm.

OLD BUSINESS Spring Work Weekend - get your requests in to Kim Frick for workers.Forest Management Program – recommendations coming from the Com-mittee in April.

NEW BUSINESS (none)

Reminder: Friends of NRA banquet will be on April 12, Blainbrook Hall in Blaine.

Announcements - At the Minnesota Academy of Science State Sci-ence and Engineering Fair Karin Ostrand received accolades for her outstanding achievements in the academic world. She received the Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award.Congratulations, Karin!!

Reminder: Friends of NRA banquet will be on April 12, Blainbrook Hall in Blaine.

Board of Directors Meeting, unless otherwise scheduled, not until Oc-tober 2012. General Membership Meeting – Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 7:00 pm. Kraus Hartig VFW

Motion by Kurt Borlaug and second by Bruce Aune to adjourn the meet-ing at 7:35pm.

Respectfully submitted, Laurie A. Pekarik,GRRC Secretary

GRRC BOD Meeting 3/12/12 David Newell, President, called the BOD meeting to order by on March 12 2012 at 7:01pm. Those present: David Newell, Kim Frick, Laurie Pe-karik, Rich Williams, Andy Mager, Bruce Aune, Rik Rarick, Rick Loye, Mike Gjersvig, Steve Marden, Bruce Peglow, Morgan Prock and Steve Shimek. Excused: Tom Torborg and Rut McGhee.

Kim Frick, VP led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence for departed members and those serving in the military.

Motion made by Bruce Aune with second by Rik Rarick to accept the minutes from the February BOD meeting as printed. Carried.No report from the XO.Motion made by Bruce Peglow, with second by Steve Shimek to accept the Treasurer’s Report as given. Carried.

Necessary Committee ReportsFacilities Management – roads are in good condition. Snow is melting off.Legislative – Governor vetoed the “Stand your ground” bill.Correspondence – D&O policy has been received and put on file.

OLD BUSINESSThe NSF check situation has not been resolved. Still working on it.Tractor: Steve Shimek and Steve Marden will put ideas together for the comparison between new/used vs. rent/lease, which will be discussed at a future GMM. “Free” helpers at future matches: Following a long discussion a resolution was made and approved by the GRRC Board of Directors:

“Henceforth, the GRRC BOD directs that all disciplines will charge event or match fees for all entrants/shooters. This is due to worker’s compensation, liability insurance, workday credits, and sales tax. In other words, if you are a match/ event participant you will pay the match/event fee. No excep tions.”

Update on 2012 membership cap filled – the cap of 350 is filled for 2012, with future applicants for membership being listed on the Waiting List until there are open slots.

New member packet Secretary handed out a copy of the Member-ship Information packet to each board member. The packet includs: current copy of the Gazette, top half of the current membership card to record workday credits, copy of the GRRC by-laws and information pages about membership in GRRC. The BOD agreed that this packet is adequate for members following the second readings. Suggestion is to prepare a bulleted informational page, which will be given out to each applicant at the first readings.

Newsletter The printer is having problems getting the new press opera-tional. They will be stuffing the March newsletter with 2012 membership cards.

Use of 4-Wheelers on the range A discussion followed which focused on maintaining the range speed limit, that 4-wheelers are only used on established roadways and subject to MN Rules and Licensing provi-

sions. The only off-road use would be with an approved and properly displayed MN disability hangtag/license OR for approved range maintenance.

Juniors Auction This annual fundraiser for the Juniors will follow the March GMM. Bring your things to auction and then stay for the feisty bidding wars!

NEW BUSINESSStreet Number on the front gate – discussion followed about the need to estab-lish our street number on or near the front gate, as fire numbers are no longer used to ID properties on county roads. Possibilities will be discussed at a later date.

Motion made by Mike Gjersvig, second by Bruce Aune to send Kraus-Hartig $100 for their Buddy Poppy program. Discussion followed and included the appreciation that GRRC has for the use of the Kraus-Hartig meeting hall for our meetings and events. Motion carried.

ANNOUNCEMENTS BOD meeting – unless otherwise scheduled, not until Oct 2012.GMM – Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 7:00pm at Kraus-Hartig, VFW

Motion made by Steve Shimek, with second by Kim Frick to adjourn at 9:00pm. Carried.

Respectfully submitted, Laurie A. Pekarik, GRRC Secretary

* Member Glenn Andermann sent me a message about GRRC not having a map and driving directions on the web site. Thank you to Glenn for seeing a detail that we missed. Now on the GRRC web site under ‘ABOUT’ and ‘RANGE INFORMATION’ we do have a map and directions. GRRC always is looking for ideas and improvements. * Member Tom Vogt took over the well duties from Dave Anderson reported the well is on and Tom has received the annual letter from Minnesota Depart-ment of Health about the well. A copy of the letter will be kept at the Red Shed with the original being kept in the GRRC safety deposit box, along with the others from previous years.

* To all of the members that stayed after the March General Membership meeting and contributed to the success for the Juniors’ auction. Joe reported that $2,174.00 was raised. Many thanks to all. * The Tuesday Night Pistol Practices have been cancelled for the season. * April 14 & 15 are the spring work days. Come early on Saturday and have a Dave Anderson breakfast before getting in a work day credit. Please call VP Kim Frick with tool and equipment questions. * Saturday April 28 is the NRA Womens camp. We have had many GRRC members sign up to help that day but we could use a few more. If you can come and work that day please call me. * * All discipline chairs are reminded to download the new 2012 match report form, available on the GRRC web site. It is important that the chairs note that all matches must be reported and turned back to the treasurer within 30 days of the event.

-Dave Newell

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President’s Notes/ List

In accordance with Article IX of the GRRC By-Laws, the Board of Directors expelled Mike Kaluza on March 31, 2012. Mike contacted GRRC and requested an appeal of the expulsion. His appeal will be heard at the May 15, 2012 General Membership meeting, to be held at the Red Shed.

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The Gopher Rifle & Revolver 2012 Tactical Shotgun Match is now history. The activity took place on March 17 with 30 scat-tergunners enjoying unusual early spring weather competing on five stages spread among the Pistol, Shotgun, and MP ranges. Competition was divided among three divisions: Open, Limited, and, Pump. Taking first place in the Open Division was new Go-pher member John Cedarberg. John completed all five stages in an overall time of 119 seconds. The shotgun he used in the match was a highly modified Saiga built by R&R racing. The 12 guage shotgun is a Kalashnikov design fitted with unique back to back JP muzzle brakes feeding a box magazine holding 20 shotgun shells. A real spacegun with a price to boot! When ev-erything is working right they are an awesome Open shotgun. Taking second place in Open was Bob Mills from St. Cloud. Bob shoots a modified Remington 1100 with an Xrail mount-ed under the barrel. The XRail is another marvelous piece of research and development that “magically” feeds up to 23 shells into the receiver rotating tube magazines automati-cally as they run out. Bob’s overall time was 157 seconds. Taking first place in Limited Division was Eric Brown with a total time of 141 seconds. Real close to Eric was new GRRC member Jay Schmidt, a Minneapolis police officer with a total time of 145 seconds. Finally taking first place in Pump Division was another Mimmeapolis police officer, Jomar Villamore. Jomar had a very respectable time of 175 seconds considering he’s competing with a manual operated shotgun. Second place Pump Division went to Mark Peters from the Buffalo area. Mark had a total time of 232 seconds. At a total match price of $25 including a hot noon meal to draw competitors back, you can expect we’ll do it again next year. -Steve Shimek, Action Arms Chair

GRRC Tactical Shotgun Match 3/17

Above, GRRC member Tim Ploog shooting steel targets in three ar-rays on a stage called “Shoot & Scoot” in the West bay on the pistol range. Member, John Gangl, is holding the timer as the range officer.

The center bay shows one of the stages, this one with the “notorius” Texas Star, a five plated rotating target.

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GRRC Reforestation Report

On March 10, 2012, Mike Connor and Lowell Rogers made a prelimi-nary site evaluation of the harvested areas on the range. Mike will ob-tain the DNR air photos from their flyover last august. I will get a photo copy of the USGS topographic map. We will try to obtain a copy of the Soil map of the area. We would also like a copy of the GRRC Steward-ship plan. Final recommendations will be made after acquisition of the above data. The following is a preliminary assessment:1. What does the club want to plan and manage for? a. Sound buffer b. Food plots c. Sugar bush d. Marketable timber

2. Species a. Aspen natural regeneration (root sprouts) b. Pine some natural regeneration or planting c. Maple natural regeneration (stump sprouts and existing seeds) d. Oak natural regeneration (existing seeds)

3. Planted species will require labor for site preparation and release (herbicide or mechanical removal of invasive and non-wanted species). Pines will require release and terminal bud protection for 6-8 years. Natural regeneration may require herbicide or mechanical thinning.

4. Natural regeneration a. No site preparation b. No cost to reforest c. Labor required removing unwanted species

5. Planting a. Cost of tree seedlings, site preparation, planting b. 2 to 3 years head start on natural regeneration c. Labor intensive; removal of unwanted species required

6. Preliminary recommendation, area breakdown: a. North of Pistol Range berm, west of KD Range berm b. Natural regeneration with control of unwanted species and food plots on existing logging trails c. North of KD berm east to Pipeline 1. Natural regeneration 2. Scattered pine planting, food plots or natural aspen regeneration d. Pipeline east to Goose Creek north of MP Range 1. Trap, Skeet Range approval will determine final result 2. Regeneration suppression will be required to maintain trap, skeet areas (i).Without trap/skeet range; pine plantation for future harvest, natural regeneration with scattered pine planting (ii). With trap/skeet range; pine planting for sound buffer on north and east

-Mike Connor and Lowell Rogers

-ed note: A reader asked about the function of MASF at GRRC. Here is Ray Hoyt’s reply MASF, the Minnesota Association of Shooting Facilities, was start-ed back in 2005 by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

MASF Objectives: 1. To provide resources for new range development and program/event facilitation. 2. To provide a voice in the legislative process and in discussions and other government agencies.

3. To increase safe shooting sports opportunities for all MN citizens.

4. To assist and establish shooting sports educational partnerships and opportunities with shooting facilities.

5. To ensure the future of shooting sports thought effective and proactive planning.

6. To act as a political advocate in promoting safe and modern state of the art shooting facilities.

7. To develop lists of shooting facilities and their capabilities.

8. To promote youth participation in shooting sports.

9. To educate the non-shooting public and city, township, county, and state officials on the importance of safe range environments, proper landscaping, and economic impact of shooting facilities on Minnesota.

10. To promote special events for Wildlife and shooting Sports organizations.

11. To promote a good neighbor policy for a positive relationship with adjacent landowners. With the shortage of funds form the DNR this program has been put on hold. However, some of the objectives are still being prac-ticed. I hope that this answers your question.

GRRC’s MASF Connection: Ray Hoyt

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The mild winter coupled with the warmer than usual spring has brought an early start to deer tick season in the area.

With all the outdoor space in Minnesota, it is important to know a lit-tle bit about ticks and Lyme disease. According to a report issued in April 2011 by the House Committee on Post Audit and Oversight and titled, “Lyme Disease in Massachusetts: A Public Health Crisis,” Suf-folk and Middlesex counties reported a combined 702 cases of Lyme disease in 2009, the last year from which official numbers are avail-able. In total, 4,045 cases were reported in Massachusetts that year.

Deer ticks, also known as blacklegged ticks, are just one of thirteen known tick species in Minnesota. They are most common in the east and central areas of the state and are found in hardwood for-ests and wooded and brushy areas (and sometimes in tallgrass). Deer ticks are potential carriers of Lyme disease, human anaplasmosis and babesiosis.

Deer tick bites: Prevention

Check and re-check for ticks when you are in tick-infested areas.

1. When in deer tick habitat, if possible walk in the center of trails to avoid picking up ticks from grass and brush. 2. Wear light colored clothing so ticks will be more visible. 3. Create a barrier to ticks by tucking pants into socks or boots and tuck long sleeved shirt into pants. 4. Use a repellent containing DEET or permethrin, and carefully follow the directions on the container. 5. After being outdoors in tick habitat, get out of your clothes immediately, do a complete body check, shower and vigorous ly towel dry. Wash your clothes immediately as to not spread any ticks around your living area. 6. Pets should also be checked for ticks.

Tick removal: The risk of getting a tick-borne disease is small if the tick is removed soon after it becomes attached. Deer ticks must remain attached one to two days to transmit Lyme disease, and about one day for the other diseases.

1. Take precautions when in tick habitat, but don’t panic if you find a deer tick on you. Not all ticks are infected, and prompt tick removal can prevent illness 2. Use tweezers to grasp the tick close to its mouth. 3. Gently and S-L-O-W-L-Y pull the tick straight outward.

Deer Ticks Are Out - Take Appropriate Precautions 4. To avoid contact with the bacteria, if present, DO NOT squeeze the ticks’ body. 5. Wash the area and apply an antiseptic to the bite. 6. Watch for early signs and symptoms of Lyme disease.

Lyme Disease Basics: Lyme disease is a potentially serious bacterial infection caused by a bacterium transmitted in the bite of an infected blacklegged tick (also known as the deer tick or bear tick). The disease affects both humans and animals. In order to get Lyme disease, a person must be bitten by a blacklegged tick that is infected with the Lyme disease bacteria. Not all blacklegged ticks are infected with the bacteria, so not all blacklegged ticks transmit disease.

* The tick must be attached for at least 24-48 hours to transmit the bacteria. * The chance of getting Lyme disease increases the longer the tick is attached.

The signs and symptoms of Lyme disease vary among individu-als. A person may not have all of these symptoms. People often feel like they have “the flu.”

* Three to 30 days after a blacklegged tick bite, look for: o A distinctive rash o Fever o Chills o Headache o Muscle and joint pain o Fatigue

* Days to weeks after onset of illness, one or more of these signs and symptoms may occur: o Multiple rashes o Facial paralysis on one side of the face o Fever o Stiff neck o Headache o Weakness, numbness or pain in arms or legs o Irregular heart beat o Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or heart palpitations o Persistent weakness and fatigue

* Weeks to months after onset of illness, some of these signs or symptoms may appear: o Joint swelling from arthritis in one or more joints, usually the knees (Arthritis can also have other causes.) o Problems with the nervous system o Persistent weakness and fatigue

Diagnosis

* If a person suspects Lyme disease, he or she should contact a doctor immediately.

- ed note: This article was submitted by member Tom Vogt. It was sent to him by a friend. The picture is from the Wrentham, MA Post.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD: President: Dave Newell 651-653-0490Vice President: Kim Frick 651-271-2001 Secretary: Laurie Pekarik 763-755-6302 Treasurer: Richard Williams 763-257-3653 Chief Instructor: Andy Mager 763-786-4289 Executive Officer: Bruce Aune 651-793-0466

PAST PRESIDENTS:1st Rik Rarick 320-629-6620 2nd Rick Loye 763-458-41013rd Tom Torborg 763-780-1580 GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS:Mike Gjersvig 612-220-4432 Steve Marden 612-332-8828Rut McGhee 763-670-9524Bruce Peglow 651-779-3706Morgan Prock 651-338-9409Steve Shimek 763-444-9743 2011 COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Action Arms: Steve Shimek 763-444-9743Archery: Joe Groshens 651-755-0424Blackpowder: Bill Prock 715-866-7885 Tom Rossbach 651-482-1043BPCR: Rik Rarick 320-629-6620By-Laws: Bill Prock 715-866-7885Campgrounds: Larry Theis 763-425-8407CMP/DCM Contact: Don Johnson 763-788-2242 F-Class: Wade Brown 763-498-3685Facility Management: Dave Anderson 651-489-2366 Finance: Ron Schwachtgen 651-257-3417Good & Welfare: Laurie Pekarik 763 755-6302Goose Creek Rendezvous: Morgan Prock 651-338-9409 Highpower: Kurt Borlaug 651-263-4576HP Long Range:Kurt Borlaug 651-263-4576Historian: Dave Anderson 651-489-2366Juniors: Joe Showalter 763-444-7323Legislative: Steve Marden 612-332-8828 Librarian: Steve Petschel 218-310-8862MASF: Ray Hoyt 612-675-0639Membership: Kim Frick 651-271-2001 Newsletter: Dave Newell 651-653-0490N.R.A. Field Rep: Ron Jewett 763-422-9747N.M.L.R.A. Field Reps: Rick Repovsch 763-503-3711 Jim Townsend 763-434-5650 Palma: Kurt Borlaug 651-263-4576Phones: Robert Martin 612-759-3863Pistol: Bob Linder 651-247-2211 Range Planning: Mark Schoess 651-462-0676Real Estate: OpenSchutzen: Bruce Pegelow 651-779-3706 Sergeant-at-Arms: Kurt Nelson 763-232-9239Shotgun: Larry Sparks 651-257-8728 Dave Secord 763 754-1110Silhouette: Dave Cushing 763-753-5564 Smallbore Prone: Mark Schoess 651-462-0676Tax & Wetlands: Rick Keller 651-402-3733 Website: Dave Newell 651-653-0490 Women’s NRA Camp: Joyce Borchardt 651-674-79741000 Yard BR: Dave Holland 763-754-0816600 Yard Bench Rest: Gordy Mitchell 320-223-3294

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