Officers, Club
Activities, Frequently Asked Questions
President: Dennis Morgan 812-876-1750
Vice-president: Chris Dennis 317-407-6816
Treasurer: Billy Johnson 317-508-2346 Secretary:
Suzanne Dennis 317-402-7701
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The monthly shoots are at the forefront of the
clubs activities. We do have other activities we participate in
from time to time. Of course operating a Muzzleloading Range
requires regular "Work Days" to maintain the grounds,
provide firewood for Rendezvous, repair targets, and many other
chores to keep the Shoots and Rendezvous running smoothly. While
most members give of their time and talents at these work days,
two members deserve special mention for their efforts. Don
Foster, who comes out to the range regularly during the Summer to
cut the grass on the range, and Dennis Morgan, who never misses a
work day and volunteers to do the chores a lot of people would
rather avoid.
We, also, get together in early December
to celebrate the Yuletide, and we hold our Annual Club Meeting in
February. The past few years Steve and Kathy Bastin have
graciously opened their home to us for the Christmas Party and
Annual Meeting.
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- What are the Membership
requirements?
Membership to the Club is open to the public. However,
the Club rules requires an applicant for membership to
attend TWO club meetings which are held after the monthly
shoots. An applicant needs to be sponsored by a club
member, and at the second meeting the applicant will be
approved by a club vote.
- Is a membership for just an
individual or does it include my family?
Membership covers the member and spouse and all dependent
children under 18 years of age, and the dues are $20 per
year.
- What are the benefits of joining the
Morgan County Longrifles?
When you join the Morgan County Longrifles you will
receive a key that allows you access to the club grounds.
Many members take advantage of the range during the month
at their leisure to sharpen their shooting skills. Also,
as a club member you will get to meet other
Muzzleloaders, and take part in keeping alive a
fascinating period of American History.
- What is a Rendezvous?
During the days of the Fur Trade, as the trappers moved
farther into the Rocky Mountains, the fur companies would
designate sites for the trappers to rendezvous
during the Summer. At these rendezvous the fur
companies send caravans of goods to trade for the
trapper's furs. For many of the trappers it was an
opportunity to gather with old friends that they hadn't
seen since last year's rendezvous.
Today, many Muzzleloading Clubs and Organizations will
hold one or two rendezvous a year. Most of these
ask for participants to dress and camp in a manner prior
to 1840. And, like the Fur Trade Rendezvous,
today's rendezvous' give us a chance to spend time
with our old friends that we haven't seen in quite a
spell.
- What is "Primitive"?
In Muzzleloading, the word "Primitive"
is often used to describe clothing and equipment that
were used before 1840.
- What do you mean when you say,
"Traditional Muzzleloading Firearms"?
"Traditional Muzzleloading Firearms" are
considered to be Muzzleloaders with a sidelock having
either a Flintlock or Percussion ignition system (Matchlocks
are also acceptable), and firing a patched round ball (or
shot in the case of Muzzleloading shotguns and
smoothbores).
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Updated July 6,
2007.