Locked and Loaded...Ready for the Range

  The Dirty Dozen 4-H Shooting Sports Club thought it would be a range day until they got up and noticed the temperature was in the 30's.  Although it won't effect the hardware they are working with it does quickly chill a person to the bone, so club leader Larry Russ opted to hold the meeting indoors at the 4-H office.

  They welcomed their newest club member Sara Freeman After going over a few essentials, club President Dillon McCartney covered what was coming up and what club members may have missed in terms of county and district 4-H programs.  After the business meeting was concluded it was time to go over the amendments.  At the February meeting the club voted to learn about the first five Constitutional Amendments.  Do you know them all?
  There are actually 27 amendments to the Constitution  the first ten are more commonly known as the Bill of Rights.  The boiled down version of the Amendments are listed below:
First:  Protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press.  Also protects the right to assemble and petition the government.
Second:  Protects an individuals rights to bear arms.
Third:  Prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers during peacetime.
Fourth:  Prohibits unreasonable search and seizures and defines the requirements for search warrants which must be obtained with probably cause.
Fifth:  Protects the right to due process and prohibits self incrimination and double jeopardy.
Sixth:  Protects the right to a speedy trial by a jury of the accused peers'.  Also protects the rights of the accused to be notified of the accusations, confront their accuser, obtain witness, and retain counsel.
Seventh:  Provides the right to trial by jury in civil cases.
Eighth:  Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
Ninth:  Protects rights not in the Constitution.
Tenth: Limits the rights of the federal government.
Eleventh:  Lays the foundation for sovereign immunity, protecting the states from law suits from non citizens.
Twelfth:  Revises the Presidential election procedure.
Thirteenth:  Abolishes slavery.
Fourteenth:  Defines citizenship  due process, and equal protection having to do with issues arising after the war between the states.
Fifteenth:  Prohibits the denial of suffrage based on race, color, or previous servitude.
Sixteenth:  Allows the government to collect income tax.
Seventeenth:  Allows the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote.
Eighteenth:  Prohibits alcohol.
Nineteenth:  Establishes women's suffrage.
Twentieth:  Establishes the date of term commencements for members of Congress and the President.
Twenty First:  Repeals the 18th amendment.
Twenty Second:  Limits the number of terms a person may serve as President.
Twenty Third:  Provides representation in the electoral college for Washington, D. C.
Twenty Fourth: Prohibits a person losing their right to vote for not paying a poll tax.
Twenty Fifth:  Defines the process of Presidential succession.
Twenty Sixth:  Establishes the right to vote for citizens 18 and over.

Twenty Seventh:  Prevents laws affecting Congressional salary from taking effect until the beginning of the next Congressional Session.
  After going over the amendments (in more detail than we listed here).  The club talked about an upcoming community service project and adjourned their meeting until next month.  Hoping the weather is better their April meeting will be on the range.
  If you would like more information about this club, please contact the 4-H office at (910) 671-3276.