You can renew your membership by sending your check to National or to
me and I'll forward it on. My address for SAS is SAS-MI, PO Box 3,
White Pigeon, MI 49099. National's address is SAS, 900 R.R. 620 South
Ste C101 PMB 228, Lakeway TX 78734

We need to all stick together if we want to keep our constitutional
right to keep and bear arms or others will try to take it away. We must
forever be diligent on this. Organizations like SAS help to keep it in
the for-front of our daily activities. We need more active members to
be able to accomplish things. Thanks for wanting to renew.

Leslie
MI Coord

Did everyone receive their newsletter from National?

Leslie, MI Coord

Did everyone receive their newsletter from National?

Leslie, MI Coord

According to the majority opinion of the DC District Court, "[T]he
phrase 'the right of the people,' when read intratextually and in
light of Supreme Court precedent, leads us to conclude that the right
in question is individual." The majority opinion sums up its holding
on this point as follows:

To summarize, we conclude that the Second Amendment protects an
individual right to keep and bear arms. That right existed prior to
the formation of the new government under the Constitution and was
premised on the private use of arms for activities such as hunting
and self-defense, the latter being understood as resistance to either
private lawlessness or the depredations of a tyrannical government
(or a threat from abroad). In addition, the right to keep and bear
arms had the important and salutary civic purpose of helping to
preserve the citizen militia. The civic purpose was also a political
expedient for the Federalists in the First Congress as it served, in
part, to placate their Antifederalist opponents. The individual right
facilitated militia service by ensuring that citizens would not be
barred from keeping the arms they would need when called forth for
militia duty. Despite the importance of the Second Amendment's civic
purpose, however, the activities it protects are not limited to
militia service, nor is an individual's enjoyment of the right
contingent upon his or her continued or intermittent enrollment in
the militia.

The majority opinion also rejects the argument that the Second
Amendment does not apply to the District of Columbia because it is
not a State. And the majority opinion concludes, "Section 7-2507.02,
like the bar on carrying a pistol within the home, amounts to a
complete prohibition on the lawful use of handguns for self-defense.
As such, we hold it unconstitutional."


This is great news!

Leslie, MI Coord - SAS

Representative Opsommer to Introduce Ban on so-called "Safety
Inspections" Bipartisan effort will have support in both the House
and Senate

State Rep. Paul Opsommer (R-93) announced today that he is putting
the finishing touches on bills that will remove the need for so-
called firearm "safety inspections". Long derided by firearm owners,
these post-purchase "safety inspections" are a misnomer as no real
inspection takes place and are nothing more than a bureaucratic
hassle.

"When first time handgun purchasers take time off work to make the
extra trip for their mandatory 'safety inspections', they are
surprised when they find out that no real inspection takes place,"
said Opsommer. "The firearm is not test fired or mechanically
inspected in any manner. I heard of one case where the inspector
never actually touched the pistol, they just had the owner hold it up
to the glass so they could see it. This unnecessary step is being
forced onto legal gun-owners who have already gone through background
checks and have purchased their firearms through proper channels."

The measure will have support in both chambers and with both parties.
Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103) supports the measure, stating that "These
appear to be nothing more than visual in most cases, and probably
have no beneficial value to gun safety." Sen. Randy Richardville (R-
17) will run with the legislation on the Senate side. "The Michigan
Constitution is very clear on the rights of our citizens when it
comes to the 2nd Amendment and the only purpose this law serves is as
a backdoor registration scheme," said [MCRGO Director] Senator
Richardville.

We will be having a Second Amendment Sisters table at the Hunter's Expo
(like a gun show plus more) tomorrow in Sturgis, MI at the Doyle Center
on Franks Ave (off of US 12). The show is open 9am - 4pm, and admission
is $3.

We have some merchandise to sell, including T-shirts, cookbooks, hats,
etc. hoping to raise some money. Hope to see you all there!

Call if you need directions (269-483-6803).

Leslie
MI SAS Coordinator

SENATE VERSION OF NATIONAL RIGHT-TO-CARRY BILL INTRODUCED

U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) recently introduced S. 388--the Senate
version of H.R. 226, a national Right-to-Carry reciprocity bill that
would provide national reciprocity for state carry licensees. This
legislation would allow any person with a valid carry permit or license
issued by a state to carry a concealed firearm in any other state if
they meet certain criteria. The bill would not create a federal
licensing system; it would simply require the states to recognize each
other's carry permits, just as they recognize drivers' licenses.

For more information on these bills, please visit
www.nraila.org/ Issues/FactSheet s/Read.aspx? ID=189

Please be sure to contact your U.S. Senators and Representative and ask
them to cosponsor and support S. 388 and H.R. 226! You can call your
U.S. Senators at (202) 224-3121, and your U.S. Representative at (202)
225-3121.

January 22, 2007

Congress Shafts Second Amendment ... Again
Well, they certainly didn't wait long, did they?

Alan Korwin, author of "Gun Laws of America" ( www.gunlaws.com ),
recently alerted us to some ominous activity taking place in
Congress. Less than three weeks after the 110th Congress convened,
the Democrats have already proposed four -- yes, FOUR -- new gun laws!

"The Child Gun Safety and Gun Access Prevention Act of 2007," H.R.256
( http://tinyurl.com/3brx43 ) would raise the minimum age for the
ownership of a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21. In addition,
children under 18 attending a gun show must be accompanied by an
adult at all times. Worse, it calls for fines and jailtime if a child
gets a hold of your firearm and uses it to cause death or serious
bodily injury, if you "recklessly disregarded the risk" that a child
could access your firearm.

More ludricrous is H.R. 428 ( http://tinyurl.com/38k7mk ),
entitled "To require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban
toys which in size, shape, or overall appearance resemble real
handguns." Yes, you read that right. The Democrats are pushing the
banning of _toy_ guns, if they resemble real guns in size, shape OR
overall appearance.

There's also "The NICS Improvement Act," H.R. 297 (
http://tinyurl.com/2q88lf ). NICS, of course, is the national
firearms background checks for the public required by the Brady law.
We'd like to tell you more about the bill, but weirdly, no
information on it has been posted on the Thomas Locator site for
Congressional legislation.

The most Draconian bill thus far, though, is "The Gun Show Loophole
Closing Act of 2007," H.R. 96 ( http://tinyurl.com/2m8vmr ). This
misleadingly-named bill -- a gun-hater's dream come true --
systematically destroys not just the Second Amendment but a number of
your other rights as well.

Says Alan Korwin of HR 96:

"Under the original draft, currently legal gun shows are outlawed
without prior federal permission. Gun show promoters must agree to
warrantless searches in order to operate, and may be arrested if
private citizens talk at the show about gun sales they wish to
complete away from the show. The right to assemble peaceably at a gun
show or even plan for one, carries stiff prison terms unless federal
licenses are issued in advance. I am not making this up.

"Massive new bureaucracy is created because all shows and their
exhibitors must be registered 30 days before the show, then again 72
hours before the show, and again five days after the show. That's in
addition to registering anyone who walks in, plus "any other
information" the Secretary of the Treasury decides, by regulation, is
necessary on vendors, attendees, and the show itself."

This is just the beginning, folks. And we're in this alone. You may
recall that President Bush has declared his willingness to sign
any "assault weapons" bill that comes across his desk, so we probably
shouldn't expect too much opposition to legislation of this type.

All of these laws, of course, will be enforced by our "friends" at
the BATFE. This begs the question: How many wake-up calls, and how
many knocks at the door do we need? IF YOU HAVEN'T SUPPORTED THE
MAKING OF OUR FILM _THE GANG_, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

_The Gang_ ( www.jpfo.org/thegang.htm or www.thegangmovie.com )
focuses on the arbitrary, capricious, and yes, malicious activities
of the BATFE. Our goal is not to "reform" or "reprimand" the BATFE:
we want them OUT OF BUSINESS. We want to abolish ALL federal control
and regulations of firearms. _The Gang_ will help us do that ... but
we need you to help _The Gang_.

Please consider donating to this worthy cause. The Democrats in
Congress are not going to stop their assault on our Second Amendment
rights, and the Republicans don't appear to be able or willing to
fight them.

It's up to us.

- The Liberty Crew

Looks Section 220 was voted on and has been removed.  This was a major
victory for First Amendment rights. Last night, the Senate voted to
remove Section 220 from the lobby reform bill. [Please note both our
MI Senators voted "NO" though.... Stabenow and Levin were on
the "bad" side.]

Here is the vote tally:

The vote tally on the Bennett Amendment 20 is listed below:

Adopted by a vote of 55-43:

   Republicans  48-0
   Democrats 7-41 (Northern Democrats 5-38, Southern Democrats 2-3)
   Independents  0-2

Vote Key

YEAS (55)
REPUBLICANS (48)
Alexander, L. (TN)  Dole (NC)  McCain (AZ)
Allard (CO)  Domenici (NM)  McConnell (KY)
Bennett (UT)  Ensign (NV)  Murkowski (AK)
Bond (MO)  Enzi (WY)  Roberts (KS)
Bunning (KY)  Graham (SC)  Sessions, J. (AL)
Burr (NC)  Grassley (IA)  Shelby (AL)
Chambliss (GA)  Gregg (NH)  Smith, G. (OR)
Coburn (OK)  Hagel (NE)  Snowe (ME)
Cochran (MS)  Hatch (UT)  Specter (PA)
Coleman (MN)  Hutchison (TX)  Stevens (AK)
Collins (ME)  Inhofe (OK)  Sununu (NH)
Corker (TN)  Isakson (GA)  Thomas (WY)
Cornyn (TX)  Kyl (AZ)  Thune (SD)
Craig (ID)  Lott (MS)  Vitter (LA)
Crapo (ID)  Lugar (IN)  Voinovich (OH)
DeMint (SC)  Martinez (FL)  Warner (VA)

DEMOCRATS (7)
Baucus, M. (MT)  Dorgan (ND)  Salazar, K. (CO)
Bayh (IN)  Landrieu (LA)
Conrad (ND)  Nelson, Ben (NE)

INDEPENDENTS (0)

NAYS (43)
REPUBLICANS (0)

DEMOCRATS (41)
Akaka (HI)  Feinstein (CA)  Murray (WA)
Biden (DE)  Harkin (IA)  Nelson, Bill (FL)
Bingaman (NM)  Inouye (HI)  Obama (IL)
Boxer (CA)  Kennedy, E. (MA)  Pryor (AR)
Brown, S. (OH)  Kerry (MA)  Reed, J. (RI)
Byrd (WV)  Klobuchar (MN)  Reid, H. (NV)
Cantwell (WA)  Kohl (WI)  Rockefeller (WV)
Cardin (MD)  Lautenberg (NJ)  Schumer (NY)
Carper (DE)  Leahy (VT)  Stabenow (MI)
Casey (PA)  Levin, C. (MI)  Tester (MT)
Clinton (NY)  Lincoln (AR)  Webb (VA)
Dodd (CT)  McCaskill (MO)  Whitehouse (RI)
Durbin (IL)  Menendez (NJ)  Wyden (OR)
Feingold (WI)  Mikulski (MD)

INDEPENDENTS (2)
Lieberman (CT)  Sanders (VT)

NOT VOTING (2)

REPUBLICANS (1)
Brownback (KS)  ?

DEMOCRATS (1)
Johnson, Tim (SD)  ?

INDEPENDENTS (0)

There's the number to call!!!

Capitol Switchboard, (202) 224-3121

Ask for Carl Levin's office and Debbie Stabenow's office. By the way,
Debbie is a co-sponsor of this bill!!!!!

Leslie, MI Coordinator

Remember to call Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin to voice your
displeasure on Section 220 of Senate Bill S1. The whole bill is NOT
bad, but some sections.

You can go to www.senate.gov and look up S1 to read it for yourself. If
you need the phone number to call them, its in the posting
below "Urgent, call your senators" or on the website. You could alos
write or e-mail them too.

Ge gotta stick together on this all across the country.

Leslie

Here's an awesome video on the Second Amendment at this website. I just
bought one to supplement my collection.

http://www.secondamendmentdocumentary.com/

Check out the website above for a preview.

Leslie, MI Coord.

Ladies and Gents,

First of all, I'd like to wish each of you a Happy New Year. Hope the
Christmas season was good to you and your families.

But now we need to get down to business. It seems that since the new
congress has taken over we are going to have an uphill fight to keep
our rights as we know them. I have been hearing from many of the
other State Coordinators and the bills already being proposed by
their "new" congress-criters, and it ain't good. In PA they are going
to "try" to reinstate the asault gun bans, impose a 1-gun a month
program, ban certain guns in Philadelphia, and a score of other
horrific gun laws. Other states are facing similar "plans" equally
dangerous to our rights, including talk by one congress-critter who
wants to "repeal the Second Amendment" all together! The First
Amendment is coming under attack as well as the Second.

We have to stay vigalent or we are going to find ourselves in serious
trouble ahead. Please keep abreast of issues and help me post to this
and other sites to get the word out. We need to contact our
representatives and senatore to voice our opinion. There is things we
can do. We have to get FIRED UP!

I'm finding renewed energy. We will tray again to get SAS and the
Michigan Chapter active again. But I can't do it alone. I need help
from you all. Let me know what you want us to do. Let me know where
you can help. It is in times like this we need to get out the word
and move our agenda forward.

Long Live The Constitution!

Leslie, MI Coordinator

As you read this, the Senate is debating legislation that will
silence many grassroots organizations.

Please take immediate action to stop this from happening.

S 1, the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007, by
Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and 16
other cosponsors, has a major Trojan Horse.

Section 220 of this bill requires grassroots communications to be
subject to onerous registration and reporting requirements that
actually exceed what is required of the big Washington, D.C.
lobbyists.

For this reason, Section 220 of S 1 is strongly opposed by such
conservative leaders as Dr. Jim Dobson, Rev. Lou Sheldon, Rev. Don
Wildmon, and many others.

Please take a minute right now and contact both of your U.S. Senators.

They can be reached through their local office near you or through
the Capitol Switchboard, (202) 224-3121.

Please ask them to do everything in their power to get Section 220,
regulating grassroots communications, removed from S 1.

When calling each Senator, ask to speak to the person of the staff
who is responsible for S 1, the Legislative Transparency and
Accountability Act of 2007.

This matter is extremely urgent because it could come to a vote on
the Senate floor in the next few days--or even the next few hours.

Accordingly, please call both of your Senators right now. And please
forward this message to your friends, relatives, neighbors, and
coworkers.

Leslie
MI Coordinator SAS

1) Governor Signs Michigan's Emergency Powers Protection Act Into Law.
PA545 & PA546

Jan 4th, 2007 -- Governor Jennifer Granholm signed into law a two-bill
package, backed by the National Rifle Association (NRA), making the
"Emergency Powers Protection Act" the law of the land in Michigan (HB
6363 and HB 6364). The new laws prevent local governments from
confiscating lawfully owned firearms during declared states of
emergency.

In the first year since Hurricane Katrina, state legislatures in
Alaska, Idaho, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Hampshire,
Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and Louisiana passed measures that
echo the spirit of Michigan's "Emergency Powers Protection Act" --
read more at: www.nraila.org

2)Fingerprinting bill signed into law. PA456

Dec 21st, 2006 -- Legislation to eliminate needless steps in the
license renewal process to carry a concealed pistol was signed into
law Wednesday, announced the bill's sponsor, state Rep. Fulton Sheen.

I will no longer be using this email address.

My new address is awescott01@... or medusa0213@...

Thanks!

Legislation to eliminate needless steps in the license renewal
process to carry a concealed pistol was signed into law Wednesday,
announced the bill's sponsor, state Rep. Fulton Sheen.

Currently, in order to receive a license to carry a concealed pistol
(CPL), applicants undergo a thorough background check by providing
fingerprints every time they renew a license. Public Act 456
eliminates the requirement to submit a new fingerprint every time a
CPL is renewed. Fingerprints will be stored electronically by the
Michigan State Police's new Automated Fingerprint Identification
System (AFIS), which means that the next time an applicant renews
will be the last time that they are required to submit fingerprints.

"I am very pleased we were able to work to put into law this common
sense legislation that will use new technology to save time and
resources for Michigan citizens as well as law enforcement agents,"
said Sheen, R-Plainwell. "PA 456 allows law enforcement agencies to
fully utilize emerging AFIS technology while still maintaining the
same degree of scrutiny, only now more efficiently. This law was
requested by the state police, who are working diligently to store
all fingerprints digitally."

Sheen said because of the new technology of the AFIS system, MSP can
immediately identify when a CPL holder commits a crime due to instant
electronic fingerprint comparison. To ensure the safety and
reliability of the system, those with a CPL must still reapply for
the permit every five years, though under PA 456, they will not have
to resubmit fingerprints. MSP will also be able to use the renewal
fees to maintain and update their new equipment, rather than pay the
cost of physically obtaining the fingerprints.

Syd <M1911@sydweedon.com> wrote: Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:05:01 -0500
From: Syd <M1911@sydweedon.com>
Subject: News from The Sight M1911
To: J.D. Sparks <jdsusumu@yahoo.com>

News from The Sight M1911
Volume 226, 11/11/06

Veterans Day, 2006

Take time to thank a veteran for what they have done for our country. Every one of them is a hero and they deserve our respect and care. One concrete way to thank the veterans is to write your congress critter and encourage them to put a high priority on veteran benefit reform, particularly in the areas of financial aid for the families of those currently serving, survivor benefits and health care.

A Bitter Pill: Reflections on the Elections

Tuesday was a bad day for Republicans. It was a bad day for gun rights. Some of the Democrats that will move into committee chairmanships are among the most radical gun-prohibitionists in the Congress. The Senate Judiciary Committee is going to be a particular thorn in the flesh for gun owners going forward. The new Speaker and the new Senate majority leader are enemies of the Constitution and gun rights. It is encouraging that several of the “new Democrats” who unseated Republican incumbents are pro-Second Amendment, such as Casey in Pennsylvania, Tester in Montana, McCaskill in Missouri and Webb in Virginia. I find a bit of comfort in that, but not a lot. The leadership of the party remains determined to deny our civil rights, and I doubt the conciliatory noises they are making.

Much has been made of the fact that Democrats seem to have arrived at the view that gun control is “radioactive” for elections, and many went out of their way to affirm their support for the Second Amendment. Despite the pathetic and dishonest prattle from the Brady Campaign, gun control was not an issue in this election, and very few candidates were willing to make supportive statements for the gun prohibitionist agenda. I have to consider this progress, but I also know how the rhetoric of elections can be quickly forgotten once power is achieved. Color me skeptical.

As for the Republicans, I can’t help but see the wounds as largely self-inflicted: the war in Iraq, the corruption scandals, the assaults on our 4th Amendment rights through the Patriot Act and related legislation, The Military Commissions Act of 2006, deficit spending, and a wholesale departure from traditional conservative principles have all played a role. There is a real distinction between traditional conservatism and the “neo-conservatism” that has developed in the Republican Party in recent years, but it seems that the party leadership lost sight of that which makes conservatives conservatives. They have paid a terrible price, and I doubt that the current political situation will be quickly reversed. Put another way, I think this is an inflexion point in American political sentiment, and we will move more toward the liberal end of the political spectrum for the next few years.

What does this mean for gun rights? First of all, it means that we will be operating in a more hostile environment. Strong friends we had in the congress are gone now. Long-time enemies are ascending to positions of power. The assault weapons ban will no doubt be resurrected. I expect to see renewed efforts to shut down the gun shows. The concealed carry movement has reached its apogee, and further progress will be scarce and incremental. There will probably be attempts to ban all auto-loading firearms in some states such a Maryland. More state-level bans on .50 caliber rifles and “assault weapons” will probably be put in place.

We may need to return to the “cold war” footing we had under the Clinton administration, meaning increased vigilance about legislation, more aggressive and proactive advocacy for gun rights issues, and better organization. You may not like everything that NRA, GOA and SAF do, but there is strength in numbers. Join one (or two or three) of these organizations. Write your congress critters (they really do read letters). Recruit and train new shooters. Buy some guns and shoot them a lot.

A TALE OF TWO TRIGGER JOBS
Or fun and games with J-Frames
http://www.snubnose.info/docs/two_spring_jobs.htm

WEBLEY & SCOTT PISTOL SELF-LOADING .455 MK.I N: THE "OTHER" .455 WEBLEY
http://tinyurl.com/ymfem6

LOVE IS BLIND
Tam’s experience with Taurus handguns
http://tinyurl.com/yly76c

‘GIRLS WITH GUNS’
Shooting ranges attract women for fun, family outings, date nights
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/business/15963742.htm

TROOPERS GET MORE FIREPOWER
State police buying .45-caliber Glock pistols.
http://tinyurl.com/y92d9e

ARMS-BEARING CAN BEAR THE DEFEAT
By Dave Kopel
The Second Amendment emerges from the election relatively unscathed.
http://tinyurl.com/y2k9sk

ELECTION 2006
Summary from Gun Owners of America
http://www.gunowners.org/a110806.htm

GROUPS FOR AND AGAINST GUNS PUT BEST POSSIBLE SPIN ON ELECTION
http://tinyurl.com/y4xfyr

MANY PLAYERS REGARD FIREARM AS A NECESSITY
Concealed weapon licenses common
http://tinyurl.com/yj6w8e

THE CONSTITUTIONAL STATUS OF LETHAL SELF-DEFENSE
http://tinyurl.com/yjhh9h

ELECTION LAWS AND GUNS
http://tinyurl.com/yna8dp

DANGER EVIDENT IN IMPOSING MANDATORY GUN STORAGE LAWS
By Dave Kopel
http://tinyurl.com/ybofk9

STARTLING FINDINGS IN TILLMAN PROBE
“Friendly fire” death of football star
http://tinyurl.com/yyg6uq

ATF VS GUN DEALERS: WHO DO YOU BELIEVE?
http://tinyurl.com/ycerqx

GOOD GUYS 3, BAD GUYS 0
http://tinyurl.com/yjz5u7

GUNMEN ROB FIVE DURING CHURCH SERVICE
http://wusatv9.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=53358

ARKANSAS: MILITIA LEADER JAILED IN GUN CRACKDOWN
http://www.todaysthv.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=36789

FLORIDA: LAWYER IS CAUGHT WITH PISTOL IN CASE
A Lake City lawyer is likely to face a felony concealed weapon charge after he was caught in a security screening at the Baker County courthouse last week with a 9 mm pistol in his briefcase.
http://www.bakercountypress.com/index.php?action=fullnews&id=490

GEORGIA: LAWRENCEVILLE MAN CONVICTED OF MAKING, SELLING MACHINE GUNS
http://tinyurl.com/ylmyel

ILLINOIS: COOK COUNTY VOTERS WANT ASSAULT WEAPON CONTROLS
http://www.dailyherald.com/politics/story.asp?id=247974

MASSACHUSETTS: NEW GOVERNOR
Cleared Lon Horiuchi in Vicki Weaver’s assassination
http://tinyurl.com/ymlrw9

NEW HAMPSHIRE: PRESERVING LIBERTY IN NH
http://tinyurl.com/ylw9vz

OHIO: JOURNALIST LOOPHOLE BILL MOVING
http://tinyurl.com/yya5wv

SOUTH DAKOTA: GUN DEAL STRUCK WITH 20TH STATE
CCW reciprocity with Pennsylvania
http://tinyurl.com/ykprsb

WASHINGTON: 'NO SHOOTING ZONE' HEARING DRAWS 100 PEOPLE
http://www.citizenreviewonline.org/nov_2006/08/shooting.html

NEW ZEALAND: CALL FOR BAN ON MILITARY-STYLE WEAPONS
http://tinyurl.com/yfk47y

THE WHAT NOT TO DO FILE: ROAD RAGE LEADS TO SHOOTING
http://tinyurl.com/yyl9tj

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Well, we had 10 women attend our Ladies Only Handgun shoot on Sat Sept
30, in St. Joe COunty, MI. A total of 16 had signed up but several had
sick kids and could not go. But we had a good day. We had as young as
17 and as old as in their late 60's. We started with the safety
presentation, then went to the range. Shot .22 caliber first then went
up the scale for those that wanted to shoot something bigger.

Of cource we had snacks (including some fudgy chocolate mini-cupcake-
things brought by one the the women). It only rained on us once,
briefly, during the afternoon. It was supposed to end about 5pm, but I
have 4 stay until about 6! The 17-year old did not want to go! She was
there with her grandmother who also shot.

Took in some money for SAS, but not too much though. But I may get some
new members and they ALL want to come back and do this again.

And that's my report for now. If you didn't go you missed a GOOD time!

Leslie, MI

The St. Joe Valley Limbhangers Chapter of the NWTF in St. Joseph
County, MI, conducted a Women-In-The-Outdoors (WITO) event on
Saturday, September 16 from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The event was held at
the Willow Lake Sportsman's Club.  There were a total of 12 women
participants at this year's gathering. After a foggy start to the
morning, the day turned out great – sunny and 80 degrees! The women
enjoyed a variety of events including archery, wild game cooking,
gardening for wildlife, basic shotgun, sporting clays, handgun,
nature walk & birding, and turkey calling, plus a Mossberg .22-
caliber rifle was raffled & a silent auction was held. Lunch was
catered. Several of the ladies spent Friday night at Willow Lake
enjoying an evening fire in the fireplace and story swapping to set
the mood for the next day. A great time was had by all!

If you ever get a chance to attend one of these events, you should
go. They are fun and worth the time spent. (You don't have to be a
hunter or even interested in hunting either. They hold ALL kinds
of "outdoor" activities1)

Leslie
WITO & SAS Coordinator