Greetings Shooters!
Commissioner Gordon here. I would first like to start off by congratulating all the shooters who took part in last weekend's Spring Airgun Championships and by thanking our wonderful volunteers who made the event as great as it was. Being my first ever shooting event, I had a wonderful time and am learning more and more about the sport each and every day.
Now let’s get down to business. Spring is rapidly approaching so it is time for some fantastic spring ideas to earn a little cash.
1) Spring Cleaning – This time of year gets everyone in the cleaning spirit. It’s time for you eager shooters to give a helping hand. A few afternoons of helping a family member or neighbor clean around the house can put some cash in your pockets.
2) Garage Sale – Whether you call them garage sales, yard sales, or tag sales; getting rid of your unwanted items is a great way to earn some cash. You could even combine this activity with “Spring Cleaning” and ask your family members or neighbors if you could place their unwanted items in your garage sale.
3) House Sitting – While many people may not be taking their vacations until the summer months, it is wise to get a head start on this project. Do you know a family that likes to travel? Chances are they are looking for someone to house sit when they are gone. This could be as easy as going to the house every day to water plants, bring in the mail, or feed a pet. Remember, there is some responsibility that comes with the job and it may be wise to ask a parent for some help, but I am confident you shooters have what it takes. Travelers breathe a sigh of relief when they leave their house in the hands of a responsible sitter.
Now for some reminders courtesy of Robin:
The deadline for Junior Olympic first-round invitations is rapidly approaching! We must receive a confirmation of your acceptance by March 12th,2010. You can accept your invitation by faxing the YELLOW entry form sheet to (719) 866-4884, or you can mail it to:
USA Shooting
NJOSC
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Spring, CO 80909
Before I leave, I would like to share this article by Kim Fundingsland of the Minot Daily News. It is a wonderful article about the North Dakota Junior Olympic State Championship Shoot and the work of Eric Pueppke. Thank you to Rick Jorgenson for bringing the article to our attention.
Until next time…
Commissioner Gordon
Friday, March 5, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Week 7: Greetings from the Commissioner's Office
Commissioner Gordon here. I decided to give Batman and Robin the day off from blogging and let them focus on fighting crime.
As I understand, one important function of this blog is to provide the young shooters out there with ways to fund your trip to the Junior Olympic Championships. The caped crusader and boy wonder have asked me to share some of my ideas, so here they are:
Dog Walker: Many people, like myself, work long hours, and when they get home the last thing they want to do is take the dogs for a walk. This is where you come in to lend a helping hand. Asking your neighbors to walk their dogs is a good way to earn some cash and hang out with man’s best friend.
Dog Washer: Maybe my head is stuck on dogs, but who can deny that they can get quite dirty? All you need is a hose, some dog shampoo and some old rags and you can get to work. You could even ask the dogs’ owners if they have pet shampoo because chances are they have some in a cabinet.
Tutor: Everyone knows shooters are bright, intelligent individuals. It is time for you to take your skills and put them to good use. As we get closer to the school year’s end, more and more parents are looking for tutors to help their children pass their classes. Charging a reasonable, hourly-rate is a good way to for a young shooter to earn some money.
Those are some of my ideas. Now get to work! More ideas will be shared in the near future.
-Commissioner Gordon
As I understand, one important function of this blog is to provide the young shooters out there with ways to fund your trip to the Junior Olympic Championships. The caped crusader and boy wonder have asked me to share some of my ideas, so here they are:
Dog Walker: Many people, like myself, work long hours, and when they get home the last thing they want to do is take the dogs for a walk. This is where you come in to lend a helping hand. Asking your neighbors to walk their dogs is a good way to earn some cash and hang out with man’s best friend.
Dog Washer: Maybe my head is stuck on dogs, but who can deny that they can get quite dirty? All you need is a hose, some dog shampoo and some old rags and you can get to work. You could even ask the dogs’ owners if they have pet shampoo because chances are they have some in a cabinet.
Tutor: Everyone knows shooters are bright, intelligent individuals. It is time for you to take your skills and put them to good use. As we get closer to the school year’s end, more and more parents are looking for tutors to help their children pass their classes. Charging a reasonable, hourly-rate is a good way to for a young shooter to earn some money.
Those are some of my ideas. Now get to work! More ideas will be shared in the near future.
-Commissioner Gordon
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Week 6: New Addition in the New Year
We hope 2010 is off to a good start for everyone. The new year brought a great new addition to our Competitions staff- Adam Sunshine. Adam, a.ka. Commissioner Gordon, will be joining us until after the World Cup in May 2010 and will dropping in on the blog throughout this season as well. Please give him a warm welcome when you see him around!
The National Junior Olympic Championships will take place April 8-26, 2010 in Colorado Springs, Colo. All state qualifying scores are due to Nicole Levine via mail AND email at nicole.levine@usashooting.org by February 5. First-round invitations will be processed that following week and will be mailed out by the middle of February. A list of first-round invitees will be posted on the USA Shooting website at that time while you are waiting on the mail.
Just a reminder that the current cutoff scores will serve as a starting ground for us. We will lower qualifying scores as feasible up to range capacity. The final cutoff scores will be posted alongside the list of first-round invitees on www.usashooting.com.
Please click on the link below for a list of current cutoff scores for rifle and pistol.
http://www.usashooting.org/downloads/2010_Cutoff_Scores.doc
Please click on the link below to view a complete schedule of the National Junior Olympic Championships.
http://www.usashooting.org/downloads/2010%20RP%20JO%20Full%20Schedule.xls
Good luck with the remaining State Junior Olympic matches!
Signing off from the batcave...
-Batman, Robin, and Commissioner Gordon
The National Junior Olympic Championships will take place April 8-26, 2010 in Colorado Springs, Colo. All state qualifying scores are due to Nicole Levine via mail AND email at nicole.levine@usashooting.org by February 5. First-round invitations will be processed that following week and will be mailed out by the middle of February. A list of first-round invitees will be posted on the USA Shooting website at that time while you are waiting on the mail.
Just a reminder that the current cutoff scores will serve as a starting ground for us. We will lower qualifying scores as feasible up to range capacity. The final cutoff scores will be posted alongside the list of first-round invitees on www.usashooting.com.
Please click on the link below for a list of current cutoff scores for rifle and pistol.
http://www.usashooting.org/downloads/2010_Cutoff_Scores.doc
Please click on the link below to view a complete schedule of the National Junior Olympic Championships.
http://www.usashooting.org/downloads/2010%20RP%20JO%20Full%20Schedule.xls
Good luck with the remaining State Junior Olympic matches!
Signing off from the batcave...
-Batman, Robin, and Commissioner Gordon
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