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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Quay County)
Date October 27, 2011, 8:31 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Coordinated with the help of the Shooting Sports leaders a Fall Classic 3D shoot which had 37 shooters. Twelve volunteers and 4-Hers helped to set up, tear down, and run the event. The 4-Hers who competed were able to improve their shooting skills by shooting in a different environment and those that help gained in leadership skills. The event made $1000.00 for the shooting sports program. Coordinated June and July monthly 3D Fun Shoots which were held to raise funds for new 3D archery targets. The money raised was used to purchase a new Rinehart coyote target. 6 volunteers helped with set up and tear down of these events which had 27 shooters. Coordinated with the help of 2 4-H shooting sports leaders a coyote calling contest series as a fundraiser. The series consisted of 4 monthly shoots with prizes and a grand prize of a rifle. The series profited $482.00 for the shooting sports program. Nineteen people participated in at least one of the monthly shoots. Wrote three grants to the NRA Foundation for supplies for the shooting sports programs. These grants were funded in excess of $10,000.00 worth of equipment. Two of our volunteers agreed to serve on the state grant committee. Assisted a committee of 4-H volunteers and community members in hosting the 3rd Friends of the NRA banquet raising almost $25,000.00 to fund grants around the state. Shooting sports season started in February with an attempt to help the Seniors be better prepared for State Competition. Weather did not cooperate, but a few practices were held. Agent insured that leaders had the equipment and supplies needed for the practices with lasted through June. Coordinated a shooting sports fun day with 20 4-Hers and parents who learned about rifle, shotgun and archery in a daylong event, with lunch provided. Participants were able to try each of these disciplines to see if they like them. As a result several members added new projects. This events traditionally kicks off our season and was the first event for younger 4-H members. Approximately 11 practices were held for each discipline from February to June. During practices 4-Hers learned skills to improve their aim, patience, and concentration. They learn safety rules and how to properly handle and use the weapons. We had 8 seniors compete at state. The Muzzleloader team placed 2nd. The other teams did not place in the top 5. Two shooting sports leaders and 4 parents accompanied the group. For several this was their first trip to state and there was a learning curve. We had 11 youth compete at district in shooting sports contests. The novice air rifle team places 1st, the Junior archery team placed 4th, and the junior rifle team placed 3rd. We had the high point novice air rifle shooter and 3rd high. We had the high point and 2nd high novice bare bow shooter and the 3rd high junior bare bow shooter. We had the 3rd high individual in junior rifle.