If you haven’t already sent Jeremiah Grimm your favorite scenarios, please do so now. Jeremiah and the Vile Bunch are finalizing the scenarios for the 3-Day Shoot. Here is the link to this year’s 15th 3-Day Shoot (snail-mail friends see the attachment).

3-Day Application

We will have a work party on Saturday, August 7th, with a rain date of Sunday, August 15th. Pizza will be provided to feed the workers. We will be cleaning up the range, making some minor repairs, sprucing up the props, taking an inventory of the trailer, and matching braces with props.

Last, but not least, we have a slightly re-designed website. It is more secure and will provide more functionality to our members. If you encounter any problems, please contact the webmaster. Please specify which internet browser you use, the version, what you were looking at and the error message or problem you encountered. If you can take a snapshot and email it, that would help as well.

To printout the scenarios, use the browser’s print functionality under the “File”, “Print” menu.  Be sure to use portrait and you may need to “Shrink to Fit” it on the page.

See you out on the range!

L.P.L.

The new shed is working out well! It looks like it will not only help us organize our targets and stands better, but also cut down a little bit with setup/tear-down. It certainly will help those of us with bad backs from fighting with the uprights and bases and stooping to get the target heads.

If you haven’t already sent Jeremiah Grimm your favorite scenarios, please do so now. Jeremiah and the Vile Bunch are finalizing the scenarios for the 3-Day Shoot. Here is the link to this year’s 15th 3-Day Shoot (snail-mail friends see the attachment).

3-Day Application

We will have a work party on Saturday, August 7th, with a rain date of Sunday, August 15th. Pizza will be provided to feed the workers. We will be cleaning up the range, making some minor repairs, sprucing up the props, taking an inventory of the trailer, and matching braces with props.

Last, but not least, we have a slightly re-designed website. It is more secure and will provide more functionality to our members. If you encounter any problems, please contact the webmaster. Please specify which internet browser you use, the version, what you were looking at and the error message or problem you encountered. If you can take a snapshot and email it, that would help as well.

To printout the scenarios, use the browser’s print functionality under the “File”, “Print” menu.  Be sure to use portrait and you may need to “Shrink to Fit” it on the page.

See you out on the range!

L.P.L.

The new shed is working out well! It looks like it will not only help us organize our targets and stands better, but also cut down a little bit with setup/tear-down. It certainly will help those of us with bad backs from fighting with the uprights and bases and stooping to get the target heads.

If you haven’t already sent Jeremiah Grimm your favorite scenarios, please do so now. Jeremiah and the Vile Bunch are finalizing the scenarios for the 3-Day Shoot. Here is the link to this year’s 15th 3-Day Shoot (snail-mail friends see the attachment).

3-Day Application

We will have a work party on Saturday, August 7th, with a rain date of Sunday, August 15th. Pizza will be provided to feed the workers. We will be cleaning up the range, making some minor repairs, sprucing up the props, taking an inventory of the trailer, and matching braces with props.

Last, but not least, we have a slightly re-designed website. It is more secure and will provide more functionality to our members. If you encounter any problems, please contact the webmaster. Please specify which internet browser you use, the version, what you were looking at and the error message or problem you encountered. If you can take a snapshot and email it, that would help as well.

To printout the scenarios, use the browser’s print functionality under the “File”, “Print” menu.  Be sure to use portrait and you may need to “Shrink to Fit” it on the page.

See you out on the range!

L.P.L.

Long Riders - Target Shed

Shelves have been erected and fortified and supports setup for storing the bases. All the steel for the target heads and bases will be moved from the old target trailers to the shed. This will give us more room in the trailer, not to mention make it easier to move the steel around.

The Vile Bunch has picked out a special badge, which will be free to anyone registering for the 3-Day Shoot. If you cannot attend, you will be able to sign up for a badge for $5. Anyone who registers or pays will have their alias on the badge, if you register on time. Here is a mock-up of the badge.

Long Riders - 3 Day Badge

Back by popular demand this year will be Bad to the Bone for the 3-Day Shoot. The standard fare will be 1/4 chicken and ribs, green beans with ham hocks, salt potatoes, cornbread, and dessert. Also, don’t forget to send Jeremiah Grimm your favorite scenarios from the past 15 years. We will be deciding your top 8 picks in the next couple of weeks.

We will probably have a work party in the beginning of August (complete with pizza to feed the workers) to clean up the range, make some minor repairs, and spruce up the props. When the date is set, we will announce it in the July newsletter. Here is the link to this year’s 15th 3-Day Shoot (snail-mail friends see the attachment).

3-Day Application

See you out on the range!

L.P.L.

Summer is here and the Vile Bunch have been busy. The base crush was delivered and leveled and the shed was delivered.

Shelves have been erected and fortified and supports setup for storing the bases. All the steel for the target heads and bases will be moved from the old target trailers to the shed. This will give us more room in the trailer, not to mention make it easier to move the steel around.

The Vile Bunch has picked out a special badge, which will be free to anyone registering for the 3-Day Shoot. If you cannot attend, you will be able to sign up for a badge for $5. Anyone who registers or pays will have their alias on the badge, if you register on time. Here is a mock-up of the badge.

Back by popular demand this year will be Bad to the Bone for the 3-Day Shoot. The standard fare will be 1/4 chicken and ribs, green beans with ham hocks, salt potatoes, cornbread, and dessert. Also, don’t forget to send Jeremiah Grimm your favorite scenarios from the past 15 years. We will be deciding your top 8 picks in the next couple of weeks.

We will probably have a work party in the beginning of August (complete with pizza to feed the workers) to clean up the range, make some minor repairs, and spruce up the props. When the date is set, we will announce it in the July newsletter. Here is the link to this year’s 15th 3-Day Shoot (snail-mail friends see the attachment).

3-Day Application

See you out on the range!

L.P.L.

Summer is here and the Vile Bunch have been busy. The base crush was delivered and leveled and the shed was delivered.

Long Riders - Target Shed

Shelves have been erected and fortified and supports setup for storing the bases. All the steel for the target heads and bases will be moved from the old target trailers to the shed. This will give us more room in the trailer, not to mention make it easier to move the steel around.

The Vile Bunch has picked out a special badge, which will be free to anyone registering for the 3-Day Shoot. If you cannot attend, you will be able to sign up for a badge for $5. Anyone who registers or pays will have their alias on the badge, if you register on time. Here is a mock-up of the badge.

Long Riders - 3 Day Badge

Back by popular demand this year will be Bad to the Bone for the 3-Day Shoot. The standard fare will be 1/4 chicken and ribs, green beans with ham hocks, salt potatoes, cornbread, and dessert. Also, don’t forget to send Jeremiah Grimm your favorite scenarios from the past 15 years. We will be deciding your top 8 picks in the next couple of weeks.

We will probably have a work party in the beginning of August (complete with pizza to feed the workers) to clean up the range, make some minor repairs, and spruce up the props. When the date is set, we will announce it in the July newsletter. Here is the link to this year’s 15th 3-Day Shoot (snail-mail friends see the attachment).

3-Day Application

See you out on the range!

L.P.L.

The Vile Bunch have picked out a special 3-Day Shoot badge, which will be free to anyone registering for the 3-Day Shoot.  Anyone who cannot attend will be able to sign up for a badge for $5.  Details are being worked out and will be publicized in next couple of weeks when the 3-Day Shoot application is available.  Anyone who registers or pays will have their alias on the badge.

We will use the same caterer (Bad to the Bone) for the 3-Day Shoot this year due to the great reviews last year.  Jeremiah Grimm is waiting for members to send in their favorite scenarios from the past 15 years, so send them now!

The spot for the new shed was cleared at the April setup. Raunchy Rick is working with Bil Chrysler from Shortsville Rod & Gun Club on the ground leveling and crush for the base of our new shed.  We hope to have it set in the next couple of weeks to have the shed delivered in early June. We will then have a work party (complete with pizza to feed the workers) to finish the shed, take an inventory of the trailer and lean-to, and clean them out.  When the date is set, we will send a special email to club members. If you are one of our snail-mail friends and would like to help, let us know at the shoot or give Raunchy or L.P.L. a call.

See you out on the range!

L.P.L.

The first shoot is behind us and summer is nearly here.

The Vile Bunch have picked out a special 3-Day Shoot badge, which will be free to anyone registering for the 3-Day Shoot.  Anyone who cannot attend will be able to sign up for a badge for $5.  Details are being worked out and will be publicized in next couple of weeks when the 3-Day Shoot application is available.  Anyone who registers or pays will have their alias on the badge.

We will use the same caterer (Bad to the Bone) for the 3-Day Shoot this year due to the great reviews last year.  Jeremiah Grimm is waiting for members to send in their favorite scenarios from the past 15 years, so send them now!

The spot for the new shed was cleared at the April setup. Raunchy Rick is working with Bil Chrysler from Shortsville Rod & Gun Club on the ground leveling and crush for the base of our new shed.  We hope to have it set in the next couple of weeks to have the shed delivered in early June. We will then have a work party (complete with pizza to feed the workers) to finish the shed, take an inventory of the trailer and lean-to, and clean them out.  When the date is set, we will send a special email to club members. If you are one of our snail-mail friends and would like to help, let us know at the shoot or give Raunchy or L.P.L. a call.

See you out on the range!

L.P.L.

The first shoot is behind us and summer is nearly here.

The Vile Bunch have picked out a special 3-Day Shoot badge, which will be free to anyone registering for the 3-Day Shoot.  Anyone who cannot attend will be able to sign up for a badge for $5.  Details are being worked out and will be publicized in next couple of weeks when the 3-Day Shoot application is available.  Anyone who registers or pays will have their alias on the badge.

We will use the same caterer (Bad to the Bone) for the 3-Day Shoot this year due to the great reviews last year.  Jeremiah Grimm is waiting for members to send in their favorite scenarios from the past 15 years, so send them now!

The spot for the new shed was cleared at the April setup. Raunchy Rick is working with Bil Chrysler from Shortsville Rod & Gun Club on the ground leveling and crush for the base of our new shed.  We hope to have it set in the next couple of weeks to have the shed delivered in early June. We will then have a work party (complete with pizza to feed the workers) to finish the shed, take an inventory of the trailer and lean-to, and clean them out.  When the date is set, we will send a special email to club members. If you are one of our snail-mail friends and would like to help, let us know at the shoot or give Raunchy or L.P.L. a call.

See you out on the range!

L.P.L.

Our Annual Meeting was held at the end of February in between 2 late season snow storms.  We still had sufficient number of people attend to constitute a quorum and set the agenda for 2010.  See the separate article for details, but here are the highlights:

Young Gun Shoot Fees were set to:

• Long Rider Member AND Shortsville Member $3
• Long Rider Member OR Shortsville Member $5
• Member of neither Long Rider or Shortsville $10

Shooting category names were changed to be consistent with SASS and eliminate confusion for new or visiting shooters familiar with SASS.

• 2 Gun Shootist to Double Dualist (DD)
• Buckaroos to Young Guns (YG)

Also, some members had asked to bring back the Gunfighter (GF) category and add Wild Bunch matches to bring in new people or have “something different”.  The membership voted to add Wild Bunch, but with modified SASS rules.  The Wild Bunch will be available as 2 separate categories, Wild Bunch – Traditional (WBT) and Wild Bunch – Modern (WBM), and not as a side match.  It will not matter if there are enough shooters to make a separate category, the Wild Bunch scores will always be separate!  For more details on Long Riders’ requirements for Gunfighter and Wild Bunch, please see Nawlins Kid’s news article.

A proposal was made to allow single gun shooters to reload 5 rounds on the clock as separate categories (1TR  for traditional, 1DR for duelist, and 1MR for modern).  It was decided that we would poll shooters’ opinions at the April shoot.  If you are unable to attend the shoot and would like to voice your opinion, please contact one of the Vile Bunch.

For the 3-Day Shoot, it was decided that the theme would be “15 Years of Long Riders Cowboy Shooting” to celebrate the 15th anniversary.  Members suggested that we use our favorite scenarios from the past 15 years, so send ‘em to Jeremiah Grimm.  The members also thought it would be a nice touch to obtain special 3-Day badges to commemorate the anniversary.  These badges would also be available to folks who cannot attend the 3-Day Shoot for a small fee.  The membership asked the Vile Bunch to look into it and set the appropriate price.

Some members have traveled to other clubs’ shoots in New York State and have signed a Release Agreement the 1st time they shoot – to protect the Cowboy club from legal action based upon the shooter’s actions.  The membership approved the concept and asked the Vile Bunch to write it for everyone to sign annually, as part of membership renewal.  Please click on the link (Release Agreement), print the agreement, fill it out/sign it, and bring it to the shoot.  For our non-electronic friends, a copy is attached to this newsletter.

The biggest topic at the Annual Meeting was the state of our grounds and props, and more specifically – the target trailers that are falling apart.  The club voted to authorize the Vile Bunch to purchase a pre-built shed to replace the 2 target trailers.  At the April setup, we will move the target trailers to temporary spots to make way for the stake-out and preparation of the ground for the shed.  We hope that the weather will cooperate to allow the grounds to dry out so that the delivery truck can deliver it in May.

In May, we will have a work party (complete with pizza to feed the workers) to finish the shed, take an inventory of the trailer and lean-to, and clean them out.  Tentatively, the date is May 15th, but may change due to delivery schedule of the shed.

See you out on the range!

LPL

Spring has sprung – a little bit early.  The grass is green and the buds are out – time to get the cowboy gear out!

Our Annual Meeting was held at the end of February in between 2 late season snow storms.  We still had sufficient number of people attend to constitute a quorum and set the agenda for 2010.  See the separate article for details, but here are the highlights:

Young Gun Shoot Fees were set to:

• Long Rider Member AND Shortsville Member $3
• Long Rider Member OR Shortsville Member $5
• Member of neither Long Rider or Shortsville $10

Shooting category names were changed to be consistent with SASS and eliminate confusion for new or visiting shooters familiar with SASS.

• 2 Gun Shootist to Double Dualist (DD)
• Buckaroos to Young Guns (YG)

Also, some members had asked to bring back the Gunfighter (GF) category and add Wild Bunch matches to bring in new people or have “something different”.  The membership voted to add Wild Bunch, but with modified SASS rules.  The Wild Bunch will be available as 2 separate categories, Wild Bunch – Traditional (WBT) and Wild Bunch – Modern (WBM), and not as a side match.  It will not matter if there are enough shooters to make a separate category, the Wild Bunch scores will always be separate!  For more details on Long Riders’ requirements for Gunfighter and Wild Bunch, please see Nawlins Kid’s news article.

A proposal was made to allow single gun shooters to reload 5 rounds on the clock as separate categories (1TR  for traditional, 1DR for duelist, and 1MR for modern).  It was decided that we would poll shooters’ opinions at the April shoot.  If you are unable to attend the shoot and would like to voice your opinion, please contact one of the Vile Bunch.

For the 3-Day Shoot, it was decided that the theme would be “15 Years of Long Riders Cowboy Shooting” to celebrate the 15th anniversary.  Members suggested that we use our favorite scenarios from the past 15 years, so send ‘em to Jeremiah Grimm.  The members also thought it would be a nice touch to obtain special 3-Day badges to commemorate the anniversary.  These badges would also be available to folks who cannot attend the 3-Day Shoot for a small fee.  The membership asked the Vile Bunch to look into it and set the appropriate price.

Some members have traveled to other clubs’ shoots in New York State and have signed a Release Agreement the 1st time they shoot – to protect the Cowboy club from legal action based upon the shooter’s actions.  The membership approved the concept and asked the Vile Bunch to write it for everyone to sign annually, as part of membership renewal.  Please click on the link (Release Agreement), print the agreement, fill it out/sign it, and bring it to the shoot.  For our non-electronic friends, a copy is attached to this newsletter.

The biggest topic at the Annual Meeting was the state of our grounds and props, and more specifically – the target trailers that are falling apart.  The club voted to authorize the Vile Bunch to purchase a pre-built shed to replace the 2 target trailers.  At the April setup, we will move the target trailers to temporary spots to make way for the stake-out and preparation of the ground for the shed.  We hope that the weather will cooperate to allow the grounds to dry out so that the delivery truck can deliver it in May.

In May, we will have a work party (complete with pizza to feed the workers) to finish the shed, take an inventory of the trailer and lean-to, and clean them out.  Tentatively, the date is May 15th, but may change due to delivery schedule of the shed.

See you out on the range!

LPL

Spring has sprung – a little bit early.  The grass is green and the buds are out – time to get the cowboy gear out!

Our Annual Meeting was held at the end of February in between 2 late season snow storms.  We still had sufficient number of people attend to constitute a quorum and set the agenda for 2010.  See the separate article for details, but here are the highlights:

Young Gun Shoot Fees were set to:

• Long Rider Member AND Shortsville Member $3
• Long Rider Member OR Shortsville Member $5
• Member of neither Long Rider or Shortsville $10

Shooting category names were changed to be consistent with SASS and eliminate confusion for new or visiting shooters familiar with SASS.

• 2 Gun Shootist to Double Dualist (DD)
• Buckaroos to Young Guns (YG)

Also, some members had asked to bring back the Gunfighter (GF) category and add Wild Bunch matches to bring in new people or have “something different”.  The membership voted to add Wild Bunch, but with modified SASS rules.  The Wild Bunch will be available as 2 separate categories, Wild Bunch – Traditional (WBT) and Wild Bunch – Modern (WBM), and not as a side match.  It will not matter if there are enough shooters to make a separate category, the Wild Bunch scores will always be separate!  For more details on Long Riders’ requirements for Gunfighter and Wild Bunch, please see Nawlins Kid’s news article.

A proposal was made to allow single gun shooters to reload 5 rounds on the clock as separate categories (1TR  for traditional, 1DR for duelist, and 1MR for modern).  It was decided that we would poll shooters’ opinions at the April shoot.  If you are unable to attend the shoot and would like to voice your opinion, please contact one of the Vile Bunch.

For the 3-Day Shoot, it was decided that the theme would be “15 Years of Long Riders Cowboy Shooting” to celebrate the 15th anniversary.  Members suggested that we use our favorite scenarios from the past 15 years, so send ‘em to Jeremiah Grimm.  The members also thought it would be a nice touch to obtain special 3-Day badges to commemorate the anniversary.  These badges would also be available to folks who cannot attend the 3-Day Shoot for a small fee.  The membership asked the Vile Bunch to look into it and set the appropriate price.

Some members have traveled to other clubs’ shoots in New York State and have signed a Release Agreement the 1st time they shoot – to protect the Cowboy club from legal action based upon the shooter’s actions.  The membership approved the concept and asked the Vile Bunch to write it for everyone to sign annually, as part of membership renewal.  Please click on the link (Release Agreement), print the agreement, fill it out/sign it, and bring it to the shoot.  For our non-electronic friends, a copy is attached to this newsletter.

The biggest topic at the Annual Meeting was the state of our grounds and props, and more specifically – the target trailers that are falling apart.  The club voted to authorize the Vile Bunch to purchase a pre-built shed to replace the 2 target trailers.  At the April setup, we will move the target trailers to temporary spots to make way for the stake-out and preparation of the ground for the shed.  We hope that the weather will cooperate to allow the grounds to dry out so that the delivery truck can deliver it in May.

In May, we will have a work party (complete with pizza to feed the workers) to finish the shed, take an inventory of the trailer and lean-to, and clean them out.  Tentatively, the date is May 15th, but may change due to delivery schedule of the shed.

See you out on the range!

LPL

The New Year gives everyone a fresh start and thoughts turn to planning vacations and activities for the year.  Remember to earmark the 4th Sunday of the month from April through October for the monthly Long Riders shoot.  Don’t forget to book your vacation for Friday, August 20th through the 22nd for the Annual Long Riders Three-Day Shoot.  We will be determining the theme for this year at the Annual Meeting in February.

Please plan on attending the Annual Long Riders meeting to voice your choice(s) and help the Vile Bunch plan 2010.  It will start at 10:00 AM at the Shortsville Rod & Gun Club on Saturday, February 27th.  The clubhouse will be open after 9 AM and we will have some refreshments available.  We need you to get out and VOTE on your officers for 2010 and help us set the direction for the new shooting year.  Remember, our club operates under modified S.A.S.S. rules according to the way the majority of our members prefer.

The nominations for the 2010 year are as follows:

Trail Boss (President) – Loco Poco Lobo a.k.a. Marissa Andolino

Foreman (Vice President) –Raunchy Rick a.k.a. Richard Shultz

Paymaster (Treasurer) – Calamity Janet a.k.a. Janet Travis

Clerk (Secretary) – Cactus Jack a.k.a. Gregory Travis

Safety Officer    – Nawlins Kid a.k.a. Samuel Andolino

The following members are willing to accept appointments for 1 year to the board:

Newsletter Editor -     Loco Poco Lobo a.k.a. Marissa Andolino

Trail Hand – TBD

Scenario Hand – Jeremiah Grimm a.k.a. Aaron Barnes

Props Hand –  ?

The appointments will be voted on at the first 2010 Vile Bunch board meeting.  If you have a pet project or special skills, we could use your help in the appointed positions or special committees.  Please contact a Vile Bunch member for more information or to volunteer.

As always, to vote on topics, you must be a member of the Long Riders, Inc.  If you have not already renewed your membership, please send it in to Calamity Janet postmarked by January 31, the renewal cut-off deadline.  Since Calamity Janet will be enjoying some vacation time soon, please let L.P.L. know if you renew before the annual meeting.  And even if you are a Life Member, we need you to update your information.

If you have any additional topics that you would like to add to the agenda, please contact L.P.L. at 585-467-4429 or trailboss@long-riders.org.  Additional nominations will be accepted by contacting L.P.L. or can be made on the floor during the election portion of the meeting, which is run by our clerk.

See you out on the range, at the annual meeting!

L.P.L.

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe holiday season.

The New Year gives everyone a fresh start and thoughts turn to planning vacations and activities for the year.  Remember to earmark the 4th Sunday of the month from April through October for the monthly Long Riders shoot.  Don’t forget to book your vacation for Friday, August 20th through the 22nd for the Annual Long Riders Three-Day Shoot.  We will be determining the theme for this year at the Annual Meeting in February.

Please plan on attending the Annual Long Riders meeting to voice your choice(s) and help the Vile Bunch plan 2010.  It will start at 10:00 AM at the Shortsville Rod & Gun Club on Saturday, February 27th.  The clubhouse will be open after 9 AM and we will have some refreshments available.  We need you to get out and VOTE on your officers for 2010 and help us set the direction for the new shooting year.  Remember, our club operates under modified S.A.S.S. rules according to the way the majority of our members prefer.

The nominations for the 2010 year are as follows:

Trail Boss (President) – Loco Poco Lobo a.k.a. Marissa Andolino

Foreman (Vice President) –Raunchy Rick a.k.a. Richard Shultz

Paymaster (Treasurer) – Calamity Janet a.k.a. Janet Travis

Clerk (Secretary) – Cactus Jack a.k.a. Gregory Travis

Safety Officer    – Nawlins Kid a.k.a. Samuel Andolino

The following members are willing to accept appointments for 1 year to the board:

Newsletter Editor -     Loco Poco Lobo a.k.a. Marissa Andolino

Trail Hand – TBD

Scenario Hand – Jeremiah Grimm a.k.a. Aaron Barnes

Props Hand –  ?

The appointments will be voted on at the first 2010 Vile Bunch board meeting.  If you have a pet project or special skills, we could use your help in the appointed positions or special committees.  Please contact a Vile Bunch member for more information or to volunteer.

As always, to vote on topics, you must be a member of the Long Riders, Inc.  If you have not already renewed your membership, please send it in to Calamity Janet postmarked by January 31, the renewal cut-off deadline.  Since Calamity Janet will be enjoying some vacation time soon, please let L.P.L. know if you renew before the annual meeting.  And even if you are a Life Member, we need you to update your information.

If you have any additional topics that you would like to add to the agenda, please contact L.P.L. at 585-467-4429 or trailboss@long-riders.org.  Additional nominations will be accepted by contacting L.P.L. or can be made on the floor during the election portion of the meeting, which is run by our clerk.

See you out on the range, at the annual meeting!

L.P.L.

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe holiday season.

The New Year gives everyone a fresh start and thoughts turn to planning vacations and activities for the year.  Remember to earmark the 4th Sunday of the month from April through October for the monthly Long Riders shoot.  Don’t forget to book your vacation for Friday, August 20th through the 22nd for the Annual Long Riders Three-Day Shoot.  We will be determining the theme for this year at the Annual Meeting in February.

Please plan on attending the Annual Long Riders meeting to voice your choice(s) and help the Vile Bunch plan 2010.  It will start at 10:00 AM at the Shortsville Rod & Gun Club on Saturday, February 27th.  The clubhouse will be open after 9 AM and we will have some refreshments available.  We need you to get out and VOTE on your officers for 2010 and help us set the direction for the new shooting year.  Remember, our club operates under modified S.A.S.S. rules according to the way the majority of our members prefer.

The nominations for the 2010 year are as follows:

Trail Boss (President) – Loco Poco Lobo a.k.a. Marissa Andolino

Foreman (Vice President) –Raunchy Rick a.k.a. Richard Shultz

Paymaster (Treasurer) – Calamity Janet a.k.a. Janet Travis

Clerk (Secretary) – Cactus Jack a.k.a. Gregory Travis

Safety Officer    – Nawlins Kid a.k.a. Samuel Andolino

The following members are willing to accept appointments for 1 year to the board:

Newsletter Editor -     Loco Poco Lobo a.k.a. Marissa Andolino

Trail Hand – TBD

Scenario Hand – Jeremiah Grimm a.k.a. Aaron Barnes

Props Hand –  ?

The appointments will be voted on at the first 2010 Vile Bunch board meeting.  If you have a pet project or special skills, we could use your help in the appointed positions or special committees.  Please contact a Vile Bunch member for more information or to volunteer.

As always, to vote on topics, you must be a member of the Long Riders, Inc.  If you have not already renewed your membership, please send it in to Calamity Janet postmarked by January 31, the renewal cut-off deadline.  Since Calamity Janet will be enjoying some vacation time soon, please let L.P.L. know if you renew before the annual meeting.  And even if you are a Life Member, we need you to update your information.

If you have any additional topics that you would like to add to the agenda, please contact L.P.L. at 585-467-4429 or trailboss@long-riders.org.  Additional nominations will be accepted by contacting L.P.L. or can be made on the floor during the election portion of the meeting, which is run by our clerk.

See you out on the range, at the annual meeting!

L.P.L.

The Long Riders and Vile Bunch made several changes this year.  We bought some new targets, canopies, and water jugs. We brought in a new caterer for our 3-Day Shoot and eliminated some of the 3-Day Shoot expenses. The revamped website also allowed us to eliminate more costs and improve communications. We received a large canopy donation and monetary contributions from our members that helped even though times are tough for some people recently.

The Vile Bunch is getting ready to plan the 2010 season. If you would like to run for an office, volunteer for an appointed position, or just want to volunteer some of your time, please contact me or a Vile Bunch member. Also, if you have any topics you would like to discuss at our Annual meeting in February, please let me know, so I can add it to our agenda.

Don’t forget to fill out your Long Riders 2010 Membership application. After submitting the form, you will receive an email confirming your membership application receipt. Please mail it with your check to our treasurer (her address will be at the bottom of the confirmation email). This emergency contacts and medical information is very important and will only be used in case of emergencies.

See you out on the range – next year!

LPL

The end of our shooting season has arrived.  Hunting season has started for some and the holidays are nearly upon us.  As we all get ready to hibernate through the cold, snowy winter season, let’s take some time to reflect back on our 2009 shooting season.

The Long Riders and Vile Bunch made several changes this year.  We bought some new targets, canopies, and water jugs. We brought in a new caterer for our 3-Day Shoot and eliminated some of the 3-Day Shoot expenses. The revamped website also allowed us to eliminate more costs and improve communications. We received a large canopy donation and monetary contributions from our members that helped even though times are tough for some people recently.

The Vile Bunch is getting ready to plan the 2010 season. If you would like to run for an office, volunteer for an appointed position, or just want to volunteer some of your time, please contact me or a Vile Bunch member. Also, if you have any topics you would like to discuss at our Annual meeting in February, please let me know, so I can add it to our agenda.

Don’t forget to fill out your Long Riders 2010 Membership application. After submitting the form, you will receive an email confirming your membership application receipt. Please mail it with your check to our treasurer (her address will be at the bottom of the confirmation email). This emergency contacts and medical information is very important and will only be used in case of emergencies.

See you out on the range – next year!

LPL

The end of our shooting season has arrived.  Hunting season has started for some and the holidays are nearly upon us.  As we all get ready to hibernate through the cold, snowy winter season, let’s take some time to reflect back on our 2009 shooting season.

The Long Riders and Vile Bunch made several changes this year.  We bought some new targets, canopies, and water jugs. We brought in a new caterer for our 3-Day Shoot and eliminated some of the 3-Day Shoot expenses. The revamped website also allowed us to eliminate more costs and improve communications. We received a large canopy donation and monetary contributions from our members that helped even though times are tough for some people recently.

The Vile Bunch is getting ready to plan the 2010 season. If you would like to run for an office, volunteer for an appointed position, or just want to volunteer some of your time, please contact me or a Vile Bunch member. Also, if you have any topics you would like to discuss at our Annual meeting in February, please let me know, so I can add it to our agenda.

Don’t forget to fill out your Long Riders 2010 Membership application. After submitting the form, you will receive an email confirming your membership application receipt. Please mail it with your check to our treasurer (her address will be at the bottom of the confirmation email). This emergency contacts and medical information is very important and will only be used in case of emergencies.

See you out on the range – next year!

LPL

For those who are not aware, in inclement weather, we use the pavilion and canopy to setup our stages and keep everything and everyone dry. We plan to utilize less steel and minimize props since the weather may be iffy. That should also minimize the take down so we can get to the clubhouse for our pot-luck lunch finale. We will also be “tarping” up the lean-to for the winter.

For those electronic folks who have said that the newsletters or scenarios do not print out well, please look over on the left-hand side of the screen for the Adobe Icon  and the phrase “PDF for Print”. Click on that link to display the PDF version and then print it to your printer.

Don’t forget to fill out your Long Riders 2010 Membership application. After submitting the form, you will receive an email confirming your membership application receipt. Please mail it with your check to our treasurer (her address will be at the bottom of the confirmation email).

Also, if you have any topics you would like to discuss at our Annual meeting in February, please let a Vile Bunch member know at the October shoot or send one of us an email. I will add it to our agenda.

See you out on the range!

LPL (to be “P-ed” for pulverizing plenty of pumpkins!)

The end of our social shooting season is soon. But don’t hibernate yet, we have one more shoot!

For those who are not aware, in inclement weather, we use the pavilion and canopy to setup our stages and keep everything and everyone dry. We plan to utilize less steel and minimize props since the weather may be iffy. That should also minimize the take down so we can get to the clubhouse for our pot-luck lunch finale. We will also be “tarping” up the lean-to for the winter.

For those electronic folks who have said that the newsletters or scenarios do not print out well, please look over on the left-hand side of the screen for the Adobe Icon  and the phrase “PDF for Print”. Click on that link to display the PDF version and then print it to your printer.

Don’t forget to fill out your Long Riders 2010 Membership application. After submitting the form, you will receive an email confirming your membership application receipt. Please mail it with your check to our treasurer (her address will be at the bottom of the confirmation email).

Also, if you have any topics you would like to discuss at our Annual meeting in February, please let a Vile Bunch member know at the October shoot or send one of us an email. I will add it to our agenda.

See you out on the range!

LPL (to be “P-ed” for pulverizing plenty of pumpkins!)

The end of our social shooting season is soon. But don’t hibernate yet, we have one more shoot!

For those who are not aware, in inclement weather, we use the pavilion and canopy to setup our stages and keep everything and everyone dry. We plan to utilize less steel and minimize props since the weather may be iffy. That should also minimize the take down so we can get to the clubhouse for our pot-luck lunch finale. We will also be “tarping” up the lean-to for the winter.

For those electronic folks who have said that the newsletters or scenarios do not print out well, please look over on the left-hand side of the screen for the Adobe Icon  and the phrase “PDF for Print”. Click on that link to display the PDF version and then print it to your printer.

Don’t forget to fill out your Long Riders 2010 Membership application. After submitting the form, you will receive an email confirming your membership application receipt. Please mail it with your check to our treasurer (her address will be at the bottom of the confirmation email).

Also, if you have any topics you would like to discuss at our Annual meeting in February, please let a Vile Bunch member know at the October shoot or send one of us an email. I will add it to our agenda.

See you out on the range!

LPL (to be “P-ed” for pulverizing plenty of pumpkins!)

For those who did not sign up for the catered dinner, you really missed a great one! Although I normally prefer pulled pork over chicken, the chicken was smokin’ scrumptuous! The green beans were fresh and although I opted for carrot cake (my favorite), I heard rave reviews of the chocolate raspberry cake. Bad to the Bone was bbbbbad (or in other words – GREAT! [and my apologies to George Thorogood])

Congratulations to Prairie Pickle – the winner of the 45/70 H&R Single-Shot Rifle raffle. Thank you to all the 3-Day attendees who contributed either money or prizes for the event. Your generosity was appreciated by all since our normal donors were unable to donate in this bad economic time.

To see who was “top of their class”, see Raunchy’s article or the published scores under the following:

“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “August 09 Match”
“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “August 09 Long Range”
“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “Carnival”

Also, for your viewing pleasure, the posse pictures are now posted as well as a handful of pictures and videos. See the following:

“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “Posses”
“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “Photos”
“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “Videos”

For those who paid $5 for prints, I am working with Preskit Compadre to get them professionally printed. We may not be able to have them at the September shoot, but they should definitely be available at our October Shoot and Potluck Lunch event. Check back in next month’s newsletter article for more information.

A special thank you to Mrs. Badfingers! She attended the June Long Riders shoot and gave me some more photos for our site. Check them out under the “Photos” menu and “2009 Photos” submenu.

See you in September – out on the range!

LPL

WOW, the 3 Day Shoot was a hot one – literally! Even though the economy is in the tank, we managed to host 46 shooters for our long weekend. From all the feedback I heard, everyone had a great time, despite the heat. Thanks to Raunchy Rick for bringing the ice on Saturday and Sunday to keep us all cool.

For those who did not sign up for the catered dinner, you really missed a great one! Although I normally prefer pulled pork over chicken, the chicken was smokin’ scrumptuous! The green beans were fresh and although I opted for carrot cake (my favorite), I heard rave reviews of the chocolate raspberry cake. Bad to the Bone was bbbbbad (or in other words – GREAT! [and my apologies to George Thorogood])

Congratulations to Prairie Pickle – the winner of the 45/70 H&R Single-Shot Rifle raffle. Thank you to all the 3-Day attendees who contributed either money or prizes for the event. Your generosity was appreciated by all since our normal donors were unable to donate in this bad economic time.

To see who was “top of their class”, see Raunchy’s article or the published scores under the following:

“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “August 09 Match”
“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “August 09 Long Range”
“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “Carnival”

Also, for your viewing pleasure, the posse pictures are now posted as well as a handful of pictures and videos. See the following:

“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “Posses”
“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “Photos”
“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “Videos”

For those who paid $5 for prints, I am working with Preskit Compadre to get them professionally printed. We may not be able to have them at the September shoot, but they should definitely be available at our October Shoot and Potluck Lunch event. Check back in next month’s newsletter article for more information.

A special thank you to Mrs. Badfingers! She attended the June Long Riders shoot and gave me some more photos for our site. Check them out under the “Photos” menu and “2009 Photos” submenu.

See you in September – out on the range!

LPL

WOW, the 3 Day Shoot was a hot one – literally! Even though the economy is in the tank, we managed to host 46 shooters for our long weekend. From all the feedback I heard, everyone had a great time, despite the heat. Thanks to Raunchy Rick for bringing the ice on Saturday and Sunday to keep us all cool.

For those who did not sign up for the catered dinner, you really missed a great one! Although I normally prefer pulled pork over chicken, the chicken was smokin’ scrumptuous! The green beans were fresh and although I opted for carrot cake (my favorite), I heard rave reviews of the chocolate raspberry cake. Bad to the Bone was bbbbbad (or in other words – GREAT! [and my apologies to George Thorogood])

Congratulations to Prairie Pickle – the winner of the 45/70 H&R Single-Shot Rifle raffle. Thank you to all the 3-Day attendees who contributed either money or prizes for the event. Your generosity was appreciated by all since our normal donors were unable to donate in this bad economic time.

To see who was “top of their class”, see Raunchy’s article or the published scores under the following:

“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “August 09 Match”
“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “August 09 Long Range”
“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “Carnival”

Also, for your viewing pleasure, the posse pictures are now posted as well as a handful of pictures and videos. See the following:

“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “Posses”
“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “Photos”
“3 Day Shoot” –> “2009″ –> “Videos”

For those who paid $5 for prints, I am working with Preskit Compadre to get them professionally printed. We may not be able to have them at the September shoot, but they should definitely be available at our October Shoot and Potluck Lunch event. Check back in next month’s newsletter article for more information.

A special thank you to Mrs. Badfingers! She attended the June Long Riders shoot and gave me some more photos for our site. Check them out under the “Photos” menu and “2009 Photos” submenu.

See you in September – out on the range!

LPL

The date for the 3-Day Shoot is just around the corner. Get yer guns and duds ready!

Nawlins Kid and I just got back from "The Great Nor’easter" (2009 SASS New England Regional) held in Pelham, NH. It was a fun shoot and we picked up tips from many good shooters, including Evil Roy – who by the way, shoots reduced but not wimpy loads!

Just a reminder, we will have a 45/70 H&R Single-Shot Rifle for the raffle this year. You do not need to be present to win and tickets will be $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. The 3-Day Raffles and Auction will continue based upon your generous donations. Please bring something cowboy/cowgirl-ish to the shoot. Also, raffle and auction items that significant others and little cowpokes like are appreciated too! Given the state of the economy, vendor donations are down, but we hope club members will help out with their own donations.

The raffle items will be setup Saturday morning while we shoot and tickets will be available for purchase at lunchtime on Saturday. We will continue to have 2 different colored tickets at 50 cents and $1 levels. And don’t forget the 50/50 raffle – it is a quick and easy way to donate to the club and maybe share in half the proceeds. Your odds are certainly much better than the Lotto!

Back by popular demand, the Cowboy Casino will be in the Clubhouse after the catered dinner. Casino cowboy and cowgirl workers will be limited to bidding on 1 item at the auction, so if you volunteer, make that bid count. Participants can bid on any number of prizes using pazoozas. A banker will be available to convert your dollars to Pazoozas, in case you lose your shirt at the table with your Trail Earnings (pazoozas in your packet).

If you haven’t paid for the 3-Day Shoot, please send a printout of the emailed confirmation with your check to:

Calamity Janet

c/o Janet Travis

165 Bittersweet Dr.

Farmington, NY 14425

On a final note, we are looking into making doors for the Lean-To out at the Range. If that fits into “your line of work” and you have some suggestions, please contact either Capt. Lester Thomas, our Props Hand, or one of the Vile Bunch.

See you out on the range!

LPL

The date for the 3-Day Shoot is just around the corner. Get yer guns and duds ready!

Nawlins Kid and I just got back from "The Great Nor’easter" (2009 SASS New England Regional) held in Pelham, NH. It was a fun shoot and we picked up tips from many good shooters, including Evil Roy – who by the way, shoots reduced but not wimpy loads!

Just a reminder, we will have a 45/70 H&R Single-Shot Rifle for the raffle this year. You do not need to be present to win and tickets will be $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. The 3-Day Raffles and Auction will continue based upon your generous donations. Please bring something cowboy/cowgirl-ish to the shoot. Also, raffle and auction items that significant others and little cowpokes like are appreciated too! Given the state of the economy, vendor donations are down, but we hope club members will help out with their own donations.

The raffle items will be setup Saturday morning while we shoot and tickets will be available for purchase at lunchtime on Saturday. We will continue to have 2 different colored tickets at 50 cents and $1 levels. And don’t forget the 50/50 raffle – it is a quick and easy way to donate to the club and maybe share in half the proceeds. Your odds are certainly much better than the Lotto!

Back by popular demand, the Cowboy Casino will be in the Clubhouse after the catered dinner. Casino cowboy and cowgirl workers will be limited to bidding on 1 item at the auction, so if you volunteer, make that bid count. Participants can bid on any number of prizes using pazoozas. A banker will be available to convert your dollars to Pazoozas, in case you lose your shirt at the table with your Trail Earnings (pazoozas in your packet).

If you haven’t paid for the 3-Day Shoot, please send a printout of the emailed confirmation with your check to:

Calamity Janet

c/o Janet Travis

165 Bittersweet Dr.

Farmington, NY 14425

On a final note, we are looking into making doors for the Lean-To out at the Range. If that fits into “your line of work” and you have some suggestions, please contact either Capt. Lester Thomas, our Props Hand, or one of the Vile Bunch.

See you out on the range!

LPL

The date for the 3-Day Shoot is just around the corner. Get yer guns and duds ready!

Nawlins Kid and I just got back from "The Great Nor’easter" (2009 SASS New England Regional) held in Pelham, NH. It was a fun shoot and we picked up tips from many good shooters, including Evil Roy – who by the way, shoots reduced but not wimpy loads!

Just a reminder, we will have a 45/70 H&R Single-Shot Rifle for the raffle this year. You do not need to be present to win and tickets will be $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. The 3-Day Raffles and Auction will continue based upon your generous donations. Please bring something cowboy/cowgirl-ish to the shoot. Also, raffle and auction items that significant others and little cowpokes like are appreciated too! Given the state of the economy, vendor donations are down, but we hope club members will help out with their own donations.

The raffle items will be setup Saturday morning while we shoot and tickets will be available for purchase at lunchtime on Saturday. We will continue to have 2 different colored tickets at 50 cents and $1 levels. And don’t forget the 50/50 raffle – it is a quick and easy way to donate to the club and maybe share in half the proceeds. Your odds are certainly much better than the Lotto!

Back by popular demand, the Cowboy Casino will be in the Clubhouse after the catered dinner. Casino cowboy and cowgirl workers will be limited to bidding on 1 item at the auction, so if you volunteer, make that bid count. Participants can bid on any number of prizes using pazoozas. A banker will be available to convert your dollars to Pazoozas, in case you lose your shirt at the table with your Trail Earnings (pazoozas in your packet).

If you haven’t paid for the 3-Day Shoot, please send a printout of the emailed confirmation with your check to:

Calamity Janet

c/o Janet Travis

165 Bittersweet Dr.

Farmington, NY 14425

On a final note, we are looking into making doors for the Lean-To out at the Range. If that fits into “your line of work” and you have some suggestions, please contact either Capt. Lester Thomas, our Props Hand, or one of the Vile Bunch.

See you out on the range!

LPL

We will have a 45/70 H&R Single-Shot Rifle for the raffle again this year.  You do not need to be present to win and tickets will be $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.  The 3-Day Raffles and Auction will continue based upon your generous donations.  The raffle items will be setup Saturday morning while we shoot and tickets will be available for purchase at lunchtime on Saturday.  We will continue to have 2 different colored tickets at 50 cents and $1 levels.  And don’t forget the 50/50 raffle – it is a quick and easy way to donate to the club and maybe share in half the proceeds!  Your odds are certainly much better than the Lotto.

In case you haven’t already seen the information, we have a new caterer this year – Bad to the Bone. It was recommended by one of the Vile Bunch members and unanimously agreed to after reviewing their menu and prices. We chose to go with the BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork for meat variety. For our sides, we will have Southern BBQ Beans, Smoked Green Beans w/ Ham Hocks, Cornbread, and either Chocolate Cake or Carrot Cake for dessert. Nawlins and I checked them out and their food is finger lickin’ good! Check out their website for more information: www.bad2thebonebbq.com

If you haven’t already submitted your 3-Day Application, please see the application form online, you will find it under “3 Day Shoot”, “2009 “, “3-Day Shoot Application”. Please fill the 3-Day Application form out and send a printout of the emailed confirmation with your check to:

Calamity Janet

c/o Janet Travis

165 Bittersweet Dr.

Farmington, NY 14425

For our snail-mail friends, see the attached application and follow the instructions on the form.

On a final note, we are looking into making doors for the Lean-To out at the Range. If that fits into “your line of work” and you have some suggestions, please contact either Capt. Lester Thomas, our Props Hand, or one of the Vile Bunch.

See you out on the range!

LPL

Hope everyone is getting ready for the 3-Day Shoot, the Vile Bunch certainly is!

We will have a 45/70 H&R Single-Shot Rifle for the raffle again this year.  You do not need to be present to win and tickets will be $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.  The 3-Day Raffles and Auction will continue based upon your generous donations.  The raffle items will be setup Saturday morning while we shoot and tickets will be available for purchase at lunchtime on Saturday.  We will continue to have 2 different colored tickets at 50 cents and $1 levels.  And don’t forget the 50/50 raffle – it is a quick and easy way to donate to the club and maybe share in half the proceeds!  Your odds are certainly much better than the Lotto.

In case you haven’t already seen the information, we have a new caterer this year – Bad to the Bone. It was recommended by one of the Vile Bunch members and unanimously agreed to after reviewing their menu and prices. We chose to go with the BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork for meat variety. For our sides, we will have Southern BBQ Beans, Smoked Green Beans w/ Ham Hocks, Cornbread, and either Chocolate Cake or Carrot Cake for dessert. Nawlins and I checked them out and their food is finger lickin’ good! Check out their website for more information: www.bad2thebonebbq.com

If you haven’t already submitted your 3-Day Application, please see the application form online, you will find it under “3 Day Shoot”, “2009 “, “3-Day Shoot Application”. Please fill the 3-Day Application form out and send a printout of the emailed confirmation with your check to:

Calamity Janet

c/o Janet Travis

165 Bittersweet Dr.

Farmington, NY 14425

For our snail-mail friends, see the attached application and follow the instructions on the form.

On a final note, we are looking into making doors for the Lean-To out at the Range. If that fits into “your line of work” and you have some suggestions, please contact either Capt. Lester Thomas, our Props Hand, or one of the Vile Bunch.

See you out on the range!

LPL

Hope everyone is getting ready for the 3-Day Shoot, the Vile Bunch certainly is!

We will have a 45/70 H&R Single-Shot Rifle for the raffle again this year.  You do not need to be present to win and tickets will be $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.  The 3-Day Raffles and Auction will continue based upon your generous donations.  The raffle items will be setup Saturday morning while we shoot and tickets will be available for purchase at lunchtime on Saturday.  We will continue to have 2 different colored tickets at 50 cents and $1 levels.  And don’t forget the 50/50 raffle – it is a quick and easy way to donate to the club and maybe share in half the proceeds!  Your odds are certainly much better than the Lotto.

In case you haven’t already seen the information, we have a new caterer this year – Bad to the Bone. It was recommended by one of the Vile Bunch members and unanimously agreed to after reviewing their menu and prices. We chose to go with the BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork for meat variety. For our sides, we will have Southern BBQ Beans, Smoked Green Beans w/ Ham Hocks, Cornbread, and either Chocolate Cake or Carrot Cake for dessert. Nawlins and I checked them out and their food is finger lickin’ good! Check out their website for more information: www.bad2thebonebbq.com

If you haven’t already submitted your 3-Day Application, please see the application form online, you will find it under “3 Day Shoot”, “2009 “, “3-Day Shoot Application”. Please fill the 3-Day Application form out and send a printout of the emailed confirmation with your check to:

Calamity Janet

c/o Janet Travis

165 Bittersweet Dr.

Farmington, NY 14425

For our snail-mail friends, see the attached application and follow the instructions on the form.

On a final note, we are looking into making doors for the Lean-To out at the Range. If that fits into “your line of work” and you have some suggestions, please contact either Capt. Lester Thomas, our Props Hand, or one of the Vile Bunch.

See you out on the range!

LPL