Dirty Dozen Reload

Today was the first meeting of 2013 for the Dirty Dozen 4-H Shooting Sports 4-H Club. It was a little cold to be on the range today so the group met at O. P. Owens Agricultural Center. The club had the opportunity to welcome two new members and a returning member bringing membership up to 10.
Club President Dillon McCartney opened up by calling the meeting to order with pledges and welcome new members.  As the club got down to business Club organizational leader, Larry Russ, went over expectations of the club, and did Ann educational lesson on the constitution as well as character education. The group learned that while having fun they would learn discipline, respect, leadership, and how to be the kind of person they strive to become. Co-Leader, Peggy Monk, talked with the youth about some of the 4-H opportunities that are open to them as well as some of the projects they would need to organize and complete for their charter seal.
Dillon started the group off on the nomenclature of the rifle and the group went of common sense rules associated with target sports. Things such as not accepted a loaded firearm from anyone, making sure the open bolt indicator is used after firing the last round from their rifles, and appropriate shooting positions were just some of the topics they went over today.
The next meeting for the club will be March 16. If you are interested in learning more about this club, or becoming a member please contact the 4-H staff at (910) 671-3276.