2010 Volunteer Satchel

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2010

NRA Competitive Shooting Volunteer Newsletter

Fall/Winter 2010

NRA Blog loves to talk to NRA Volunteers

Inside:

by Danielle Sturgis, NRA Media Relations

2010 National Matches Volunteer Application Page 5 A Volunteer’s Story Pages 6, 9, 13

On Back: In Memoriam

NRAblog loves to talk to NRA Volunteers, and we try to introduce our readers to as many of these dedicated patriots as possible. During the smallbore prone phase of this year’s National Matches, we were able to chat with three couples.

“In the 1960s Phyllis competed here at the Matches,” Lloyd said, “then we started raising a family, and here we are now, married 52 years, with great grandchildren.” Phyllis has been teaching Hunter Education for the past 14 years in the state of Ohio. “She was honored with a Governor’s award for outstanding service, which they rarely give out,” Lloyd told us proudly. “She’s small, so all her guns are cut down in size,” Lloyd said. “Our grandkids all started with her guns.” The couple, who teach Right To Carry courses in Ohio, typically volunteer for both the pistol and smallbore rifle phases.

Line Officers are an important part of the National Matches, helping to keep the line safe.

The Herringtons Lloyd and Phyllis Herrington, are no strangers to Camp Perry. “She’s been volunteering 11 years, and I just got my 10 year pin this year,” Lloyd told NRAblog. He said they read NRAblog and he believes they may even have been featured here already. When we thanked them for their dedication to the National Matches, this couple said they wouldn’t spend their summer any other way.

Top: Phyllis gazes out over the line. Bottom: Phyllis and Lloyd Herrington.

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That’s a Wrap!

Beth Epley, Manager, NRA Tournament Resources It’s hard to believe another year has gone by. The volunteer program changes and grows each year, and this year was no exception. We had a lot of new faces join our ranks, and we lost some long time family members as well. Our volunteer program continues to grow with the help of online networking like Facebook, and all the NRA programs have benefitted and expanded because of you. But we will never forget those who have come before us, who helped to pave the way. To all our dedicated and hard working NRA volunteers, past and present, we thank you for keeping the 2nd Ammendment and the shooting sports alive. Best wishes from the entire NRA staff for the upcoming holiday season. •

NRA Tournament Resources Department • 11250 Waples Mill Road • Fairfax, VA • 22030 • (toll free) 877-NRA-MATCH xt 1485


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