Week 8: Spring Blogging

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