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V.G.C.A NEWS NOVEMBER - DECEMBER '99
Monthly meeting
Please note that, as usual, the Nov and Dec meetings are combined
to avoid the problems with the hunting seasons and the Holidays. The
next meeting is to be on Thursday December 2 at 7 PM rather than the
normal 7:30 PM. Come early and grab some chow. (Ed Wages - please make
sure the food is available. A large crowd is expected.)
The program is, as you have been told, an NRA presentation by Phil
Schreier. The subject is The Colts of Capt. Sam Walker… don’t miss
this one. We will start at 7 sharp so come early and be prepared for
an excellent program. Obviously, if you are in possession of any Colt
Dragoons of the 1849 period, you might want to bring them along!!
Bring along your show and tell items as usual-regardless of the type.
Election of Officers for 2000-02
At the January meeting, we must elect officers—president, vice
president, secy and treasurer. As many of you know, Ed Johnson wishes
to step down as President. Ed has been our leader since 1983—and the
club is what it is today simply because of his outstanding leadership
and work. He will remain for all time as President Emeritus. You need
to be seriously thinking of who you want to replace him. The job of
President is critical to the future of the club…so think about whom
you want for this job. It will probably be the most important election
since we started in ’83—so do not take this matter lightly.
Nominations will be open from the floor at the meeting. The other
officers’ positions are just as important. Make your vote count and
get the best possible folks in these positions. You need to be present
to vote so make the effort to be there! It is your club so you must
decide who are to be its’ leaders. The Nomination Committee consists
of only one person so far—Emory Hackman whose home number is
703-538-7188. Call Emory and let him know your thoughts. He was the
only person to volunteer at the last meeting to head up the very
important nomination committee. There were probably some 60 or so
members present. I do not think that speaks well for the willingness
to help out…the club is what you make it. If you just sit on your
butt and do nothing to help, you are not part of the solution but you
remain part of the problem. So for once, get involved and make sure
the officers are those who will do the best job for the club.
Voting on New Members
We need to vote on the applications of eight folks. We will discuss
this at the meeting. The applicants are: George D. Brock; Thomas
Hunter Burts; Thomas Edward Kivlehan Jr.; Geoffrey S. Leighton;
Dilworth S. Cook Jr.; Roger L. Mercier; Benjamin L. Sims IV; Edwin T.
Oliver, Jr. If you sponsored these people, make sure that these folks
or you are there to speak for them.
A visit to Russia to see General
Kalashnikov
Several VGCA and NRA officials recently were invited by the Russian
government to attend the 80th birthday celebration of the
General. No club funds were expended. However, it was one fantastic
trip. If you are interested, there were lots of photographs taken.
Contact those who went to get the details. The General and his family
extended their best wishes to their many friends in VGCA and NORVA. He
is one robust man—80 years or not! Contact Jeff Perkins at
301-251-9426 about a correct M1903A4. It is a Rem 3.4 million range
with a scant stock and Weaver 330 scope. Price is $1450.00 Jeff says
it is right and if he says so, take my word for it--it is.
I hope you can make the December meeting. We will revert to the 4th
Thursday with the start of the New Year… Jan 27; Feb 24; March 23…
Addison Hurst, Secy.
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