July 2016 - Lincoln Izaak Walton League

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V OLUME 16 I SSUE 7
J ULY 2016
Published monthly by the Lincoln Izaak Walton League
IT’S ELECTION TIME! Let Your Voice be Heard!
Yes, that time has rolled around and almost slipped by unnoticed. But we do need
to elect 4 members to serve on your board for the coming 3-year term. Each year, 1/3 of
the board stands for election to keep the option of rotating workloads on the table. This
year, terms of Dave Tunink, John Wittwer, Ron Teselle, and Lance Garvin are
expiring. John and Lance are filling chairs vacated mid-term. All have accepted nominations
to return, but that’s not to say it’s a slam dunk. All members are eligible after 2 consecutive years of membership, which makes a huge bank of potential board member candidates.
This year, we will accept nominations through the end of July, followed by
election on August 16 at the membership meeting (see pg. 2). If anyone has an interest in
our business, let it be known this month and send a short biography to Wes Sheets,
[email protected], in time for the next newsletter. There’s not a better way to
learn how the chapter works than to participate once a month on Tuesday evenings.
Ikes to Host Colonial Marksmanship Event
& Rifleman's Quarter-Mile
On August 6 and 7, Lincoln Ikes will be honored to host a national
Project Appleseed 2016 Tour event. Project Appleseed is a
nationwide program that teaches rifle marksmanship skills that have
been passed down from generation to generation. It reconnects
Americans with the people and events of colonial America.
Appleseed participants are taught skills that allow a rifleman to be accurate out to 500 yards
using a standard rifle with iron sights. This ability is traditionally known as mastering the
Rifleman's Quarter-Mile. It's an American tradition that has been part of this nation
from its very first days. The Project Appleseed 2016 tour is sponsored by the
Revolutionary War Veterans Association.
Get info, directions and register at: www.appleseedinfo.org/search-stateslocation.php?locationid=248. For additional information, contact the Nebraska
state coordinator at [email protected]. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com.
See prices, tips and event advice on page 2 inside this newsletter.
Lincoln Ikes is allowed to have one member participate for free.
If you are interested, contact Ray Rowen.
O N THE W EB A T
www.lincolnikes.com
N EW M EMBERS
Michael Brown
Jim Burke
Louis Dersch
Lowry Engstrom
Timothy Frey
Reese Heunink
Jarel Jensen
Tom Kaiser
Travis Laird
Todd Lugn
Scott Nichelson
Michael/Brenda
Rockefeller
Mandy Rohrer
Chengqing Sun
Raymond Tucker
John Weber
Shawn Wilson
CONSERVATION
MINUTE
We are at a
conservation
crossroads.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife
director Dan Ashe
recently laid out the
challenges we face.
Read more about it in
the article on page 8.
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Appleseed Project
Event Details
In addition to the prices noted below, Lincoln Izak Walton will charge a range fee:
$10.00 per person/day (waived for participants under the age of 18, host members,
LEO and active & reserve military).
WES’S NOTES
by Wes Sheets, Membership Chairman & National Director
The trip to Devil’s Lake has come and gone, but I gotta
tell you that the anticipation was not wasted. Even though the lake level
was down, the quality of the fishery is still superb. Even to the extent that
two Shimano reels were worn out. But yesterday Bass Pro Shop had a couple of Pflugers that have replaced them in time for the upcoming trip to
look for walleyes in Green Bay Lake in Michigan. I’ll let you know how
the Number-One-Selling Reel holds up.
APPLESEED EVENT PRICES:
Chapter Happenings
Adult ticket: $60.00
Have you noticed that the playground is getting a facelift? Thanks to
Eagle Scout Cole McNally, the age-old and worn fence is being replaced, along with some general cleanup. Projects like these just continue
to improve our home. Thank you Cole.
Youth under 18 years of age with
ID : $20.00
Active military, reserve & guard,
peace officers, disabled (with ID),
re-enactors in Revolutionary War
period dress, elected officials (w/
proof): FREE
We will shoot at 25 meters. Bring a .22
rimfire rifle and some spare mags. You will
gain valuable marksmanship skills without
using up your expensive centerfire ammo.
You will want about 400 - 500 rounds. A GI
web sling is highly recommended.
Centerfire is welcome, so if you have a new
high-powered rifle or new mags you want to
test drive at 25 meters, that’s OK, too.
While it is expensive, there is no better way
to learn whether you can depend on your
equipment than putting 400 - 500 rounds
through it in two days.
Lincoln Izaak Walton League is a cold range.
No tracer, AP, or incendiary ammo allowed
(fire hazard, hard on steel targets). Attracts a
magnet is OK.
Please leave your rifles in the car until asked
to bring them to the firing line.
The date for the annual meeting has been set. Mark August 16th
on your calendars to attend. The most important business will be the election or re-election of four members to serve in board positions. We’ll
have the usual announcement of award winners and a timely program, if a
speaker can be arranged for. Do you know of a likely candidate to get
nominated and on the ballot? Contact a board member soon. They will
need to submit a short resume for the next newsletter.
I think we are finally on track to establishing regularly-held
hunter education classes. Thanks to Curt E., John W. and Dan L., a
firearm class was just completed, and we’ll be offering a bowhunter class
at the end of July, followed by another firearm class in August. If you
know of youngsters needing the class, they can get registered through the
NGPC Outdoor Nebraska Web Page or by contacting one of us.
Once again, inquiries about RSO (Range Safety Officer) training are coming forward. As some of you know, requests in the recent past
have not moved forward. I am hopeful once more that we might be able to
coordinate some training options. The carrot would be that, if you become certified as an RSO, you would be eligible to volunteer your skill on
our range operations including the300-yard range and of course schedule
times that you might do a little practice on that range. If you still have that
interest ,or think you might, please call our president Ray or myself, and
let’s talk about it.
Please, no handguns (concealed or open) on
the firing line.
Enough Ramblin’
Bring layered clothing, raingear, a windbreaker, and lightweight gloves, eye protection, and hearing protection. Dress for the
weather and prepare for rain if forecasted.
“Be careful about reading the fine print. There is no
way you’re going to like it.” From the desk of Bill
Miller
Bring a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water.
A shooting jacket will be extremely helpful,
especially if shooting a high-powered rifle,
and a shooting mat may make prone and
sitting positions more comfortable.
Cheers—-Wes
But remember this:
V OLUME 16 I SSUE 7
P AGE 3
Vintage Military Rifle Match
by Ray Rowen
Thought I should do a report and send along
some pictures to let everyone know how this match has
developed over the last three years.
For starters, we now shoot on the 100-yard
range (#2). The course of fire is still the same with 10
shots for each position standing offhand, sitting, and
prone for a total of thirty rounds fired for score. Not
much new here. But there have been some other changes concerning the rifles we now allow for the match. At
this time, any military rifle made before 1960, be it bolt
action, semi-auto or single shot, is OK. No ARs, AKs,
or SKS. All we ask is that all rifles are single loaded for
each shot on the line. It doesn’t matter if the rifle is as
issued or has been sporterized at some time in its life.
The different classes for the rifles are based on the sights
used. As issued, target or sniper if scoped. Scopes need
not be period correct for the rifle. We have also added
a .22 LR class for younger shooters or anyone who
wants to compete with a small bore rifle. Any .22 rifle is
acceptable with classes for iron sights and scopes.
This is a formal match, but with a relaxed pace
and plenty of time to complete the course of fire, so
beginners need not feel intimidated if they are new to
competitive shooting. Safety is first in all cases and a
good measure of fun to go with it. I have included a couple pictures from the match last month. If you have an
old military rifle or a .22, come out and give it a go. The
match doesn’t take too long and starts at 8:00 a.m. with
a sight in period lasting one hour and the main match
starting at 9:00 a.m. We’re usually done by 10:30 or so.
FOR SALE…
IZAAK WALTON
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MONTHLY MEETING
Second Tuesday
7:15pm
AT THE CLUBHOUSE
ALL MEMBERS ARE
WELCOME TO ATTEND
GOT A PARTY?
RENT THE HALL
Clubhouse, food service
area, and beverage services
are available. Beverage
service includes a full bar.
The hall will seat 300.
The daily rental fee is
$500.00. A refundable
damage deposit is
required. The facility is
perfect for receptions,
class reunions,
anniversaries, birthdays,
or office parties. For price
quotes and hall availability
call the clubhouse at 4746555 and leave a message
on the answering machine.
Members and non-profit
organizations may receive
a discount on the rental
fee. Contact Mike Kunkee
(540-7120) for discount
information.
MOVING?
Browning Citori Ultra XT Trap
12 GA O/U with 30-inch ported barrel. High post tapered rib, adjustable comb “Invector Plus”
chokes—2 full, imp. modified. Manufactured in 2011. Excellent condition. $1,800.
Dan Evans, Lincoln, 402-421-2782
Colt Woodsman Target Third Series—1976
Including Holster
Original box and receipt. Some holster wear. Real-world
priced at $525. Call Jim at 402-420-7355 or email
[email protected].
You will save the chapter
nearly a dollar if you make
sure we have your new
address.
Call Wes (466-9040) or
send an update to:
LIWL
PO Box 6755
Lincoln NE 68506
June 19-2016 — IHMSA Report
By Chuck Pfitzer
We had a nice turnout on June 19th, Fathers Day, with David and Jean Stapel coming from Kansas to shoot with us.
Last month, we had a record scoring 40 in the UASHS Class and this month David Stapel shot a “Record Score of 40 in
the UASHS Class.” Jean Stapel shot a perfect 40 in SB-UAS. It will be interesting, to say the least, to see what the month of July
will bring us—more record scores, I hope? We have shooters here in Lincoln who can do just that. You may want to come out,
sit back and watch, or bring out your gun and have some fun?
Thanks to Ed Mundorf, Ron Teselle and Mike Kunkee for a great job on running the Match! I almost forgot...thanks
Jeff Shultz for helping.
Scores from June 19th 2016
Next Match JULY 17th 2016
BB
P
AAA
Chuck Pfitzer
TC 300 Whisper 35 0 CB
BB
P
AAA
Ron Teselle
TC 270 Ren
32 0_____
BB
R
AAA
David Stapel
FA 44 Mag
35 0
BB
R
A
Ed Mundorf
DW 44 Mag
21 0_____
BB
U
AAA
Chuck Pfitzer
TC 300 Whisper
35 0 CB__
BB
UAS
INT
Chuck Pfitzer
TC 7-30 Waters
35 0 CB
BB
UAS
AAA
Ed Mundorf
XP 7 BR
37 0_____
SB
UAS
INT
Jean Stapel
Ans 22 LR
40 0_____
FP
P
AA
Dale Pester
Ruger 41 Mag
17 0_____
N1
PHS
Ron Teselle
FA 357 Mag
35 0
N1
PHS
Chuck Pfitzer
TC 270 Ren
25 0 CB__
N2
PHL
Ron Tesellee
FA 454 Mag
32 1_____
N4
PH 22 LR
Jeff Shultz
FA 22 LR
0 0______
HS
UASHS AAA
David Stapel
XP 7 BR
40 5 ML
HS
UASHS AA
Ed Mundorf
XP 221 FB
30 0
NOTES:
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NOTES: (Remember to submit a nature photo for the Ikes newsletter! Send to [email protected].)
2016 Lincoln Ikes Summer Youth Trap League Results
High Overall League Champion:
Trevin Alberts
277/300 - 138
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Overall
Overall
Overall
Overall
Overall
Overall
Overall
Overall
Overall
Overall
Overall
Overall
Connor Voigtman
Josh Mulinix
Jake Elwood
Case McNally
Samantha Ugarcina
Hayley Long
Dagen Voigtman
john DeFord
Maxwell Smith
Sean Kile
Morgan Bice
Jolene Dawson
277/300 - 133
273/300
268/300
266/300
271/300
262/300
268/300
266/300
260/300
258/300
248/300
238/300
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Senior Male Handicap Champion:
Senior Male Handicap Runner-up:
Senior Male Handicap 3rd place:
Senior Male Handicap 4th place:
Senior Female Handicap Champion:
Senior Female Handicap Runner-up:
Junior Male Handicap Champion:
Junior Male Handicap Runner-up:
Junior Male Handicap 3rd place:
Junior Male Handicap 4th place:
Junior Female Handicap Champion:
Junior Female Handicap Runner-up:
Dominic Johnson
David Tolend
Sam Philson
Bryce McGill
Bailey Gasseling
Karlie Hubbard
Luke Buettner
Cole McNally
Nolan Uribe
Jacob Uphoff
Seanna Woodward
Julia Stephenson
130/150
128/150
125/150
122/150
128/150
125/150
123/150
121/150
121/150
120/150
112/150
109/150
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Senior Male 16-yard Champion:
Senior Male 16-yard Runner-up:
Senior Male 16-yard 3rd place:
Senior Male 16-yard 4th place:
Senior Female 16-yard Champion:
Senior Female Runner-up
Junior Male 16-yard Champion:
Junior Male 16-yard Runner-up:
Junior Male 16-yard 3rd place:
Junior Male 16-yard 4th place:
Junior Female 16-yard Champion:
Junior Female 16-yard Runner-up
Josh Seamans
Caden Boesiger
Michael Walsh
Jacob Walsh
Erin Muntz
Susana Moyer
Sam Bright
Peyton Hansen
Jayce Franzen
Corbin Fix
Tenley Katt
Hope Nordman
141/150
137/150
128/150
125/150
136/150
134/150
134/150
128/150
128/150
125/150
115/150
104/150
Senior Male Champion:
Senior Male Runner-up:
Senior Male 3rd place:
Senior Male 4th place:
Senior Female Champion:
Senior Female Runner-up
Junior Male Champion:
Junior Male Runner-up:
Junior Male 3rd place:
Junior Male 4th place:
Junior Female Champion:
Junior Female Runner-up
A total of 95
shooters shot
24,000 targets
in the 6-week
Ikes summer
youth league,
which just
completed
in June with
the awards
banquet held
on June 27th.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Director Dan Ashe:
A Make-or-Break Moment in Conservation History
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) recently invited U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe to speak at the group’s 14th Annual Western Media Summit. Ashe’s remarks provided an eyeopening glimpse into the state of conservation and challenges we face as a world, as well as challenges faced by
conservation professionals. We will cover his three concerns in this and the next two Lincoln Ikes newsletters.
What are your thought on this? It’s a topic we should all be talking about with each other and outside of Ikes.
From his remarks—the first of three ways we are in crisis:
As the earth’s population grows—expected to be 10 billion by mid-century—we will consume
more of the planet’s ecological space just to keep pace. That means less and less space for biodiversity, and it’s altering the biochemical processes of the planet. The evidence:

Scorching temps and wildfires in the southwest

Record high temps in the Arctic (snow is trucked in for the Iditarod)

Ninety-percent of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has experienced bleaching

Wildlife species in American prairies are seriously declining or taking over
Among other things, director Ashe recommends creating urban wildlife conservation partnerships.
Read more in the TRCP blog: http://blog.trcp.org/2016/06/27/dan-ashes-manifesto-its-a-make-
Daniel M. Ashe
Director of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service.
Photo from U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service website: www.fws.gov.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Possible with
Untreated Lyme Carditis from Tick Bites
Recent news reports and an article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerted pathologists, medical
examiners and coroners to consider Lyme carditis when patients die from sudden cardiac arrest. In addition, they are urging
healthcare providers to ask Lyme patients about cardiac symptoms—as well as asking patients with unexplained heart problems about possible tick exposure. Three deaths have recently been attributed to Lyme carditis in the U.S.
The CDC reminds readers of the article to prevent tick infection by:
 Using repellent when outdoors
 Checking for ticks daily with possible exposure
 Showering promptly after potential exposure
 Conducting landscape management in areas of potential infestation
Symptoms of Lyme carditis include shortness of breath, light-headedness, fainting, palpitations or chest pain—especially where there is a high incidence of
Lyme disease. For more information, read Medscape’s article: http://
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/817736.
UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!
If you receive a paper newsletter and would prefer email, send your correct address to Mike Moore at
[email protected]. Every month, we have returned emails due to bad, old or incorrect addresses.
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C HAPTER 65 D IRECTORY
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
MEMBER SERVICES
CHAPTER 65 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEB MASTER
Ray Rowen (president)
Brad Philson (vice president)
Dave Tunink (secretary)
Wes Sheets (treasurer)
Mike Alexander
Lance Gravin
Dick Mavis
Mike Moore
Curt Mueting
Ron Teselle
CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP
PROGRAM
Need Director
Mike Moore
COWBOY LEVER ACTION SILHOUETTE
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Ed Mundorf
Kindra Foster
GLOCK PISTOL EVENTS
MEMBERSHIP
Sean Gewecke
Wes Sheets
CLUB MANAGER/CLUBHOUSE
RENTALS/ BAR MANAGER
Ed Mundorf
RIFLE/PISTOL RANGES
PISTOL SILHOUETTE
Ed Mundorf
Bob Sibal
RIFLE SILHOUETTE
Chris Westover
John Wittwer
SELF-LOADING TRAP
EVENT MANAGERS
Larry Hutchinson
300-YARD INFORMAL SHOOT/
John Wittwer
300-YARD MATCH SHOOT
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
Wes Sheets
CORPORATION BOARD
REPRESENTATIVE
Gene Ripa
Ben Jochum
Mike Kunkee
Todd Walter
STATE DIRECTORS
INDOOR AIR RIFLE/PISTOL
Dave Tunink
TRAP LEAGUES/ATA REGISTERED
Dick Mavis
Mike Shapoval
AMERICAN RIMFIRE ASSOCIATION
TRAP/YOUTH TRAP
Dick Mavis
Mike McConnell
Dave Tunink
BLACK RIFLE CHALLENGE
VINTAGE MILITARY RIFLE MATCH
Ben Jochum
Ray Rowen
Contact Information
MIKE ALEXANDER (423-9141) [email protected]
BRAD PHILSON (416-3018) [email protected]
SEAN GEWECKE (432-6304) [email protected]
GENE RIPA (328-0078) [email protected]
LARRY HUTCHINSON (440-7240) [email protected]
RAY ROWEN (730-2808) [email protected]
BEN JOCHUM (417-5832) [email protected]
LANCE GARVIN (984-7799) ridgelinebldrs.com
MIKE KUNKEE (540-7120) [email protected]
CURT MUETING (328-2937) [email protected]
DICK MAVIS (430-7519) [email protected]
MIKE SHAPOVAL (420-5763)
MIKE MCCONNELL (423-3809) [email protected]
[email protected]
MIKE MOORE (483-7394) [email protected]
WES SHEETS (466-9040) [email protected]
ED MUNDORF (217-9234) [email protected]
BOB SIBAL (423-1315) [email protected]
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