duffkjs06 - enjoying a little Jack and Coke are we?
Welther - I think the EC has complete control to make decisions when the Delegates are not in session. I doubt there's anything that could be done...
Very interesting how certain individuals two years ago were talking about suing the ATA and how the organization was going down the drain. Lead by...
"It's hard to imagine how they can put a negative spin on this great news but they will try" great quote by Hunter44 the well known esteemed shooter...
$4,000,000.00 is chicken feed in the eyes of the current administration. They can finance at least three more Grands for that kind of money. Then...
It seems the Kool Aid drinkers in the twilight zone seem to feel the latest development is monumental, absolutely fantastic. I guess we're pretty...
OK then, good deal, everything's decided and things are set for 2016 and beyond. The Sparta boys are getting guns dialed in.[ATTACH] Some of Illinois...
Surely is a confusing situation. No one seems to be on the same page. While the bigwigs are meeting inside at Sparta [ATTACH] The supporters are...
Just had another thought. There's a great shooter from Arizona named Williams that's a Trustee to the Hall of Fame. He's always at the Tucson shoots...
You can tell your friends in Arizona to get better sources. Bill was asked that question directly and he said he fulfilled his obligation to the ATA...
With the uncertainty facing The ATA's future regarding the shooting facility in Sparta rumor has it a backup plan is being formulated to allow for...
The "Fantastic Direction" seems to be working very well. I guess there has been such an unexpected response regarding the campsites the ATA has...
Doc, don't know why three months and I also couldn't get an answer regarding facility maintainence. I don't know if the ATA would be renting Sparta...
[ATTACH] A big thanks to Merlo who's still undercover in Sparta. It's a big effort on his part so if anyone's ever driving through you could leave...
I guess the updates are still being held close to the vest but the ATA and IDNR supposedly have an agreement in place if the budget impasse isn't...
AmericanTrapshooter has made it! One year down and many to go. I'm not sure how big we are. I know that the eternal dimwit "Paladim" has said we are...
I'm not sure if it's to late. Dec. 31st was the last day for vendors and campers to renew unless they moved the date again. I'm pretty sure if we ask...
Brad you might want to pack a few things. You might soon have a reward coming. Merlo overheard a conversation in Sparta regarding the desire some...
Bad leadership equals poor communication. Blind obedience to poor leadership is not supporting the association, it's reinforcing corruption and death...
Why do you even need state associations? If it takes hold you'll already have someone in the area doing the work to get things started. Let the...
I understand negotiations are picking up speed now that the proper state officials have been identified and the necessary procedures have been agreed...
She's not talking but Merlo's in position to gather any pertinent info from the Sparta Kool Aid clan members.
At the rate two boxer is going I think this is where he'll end up by 2016 years end! [ATTACH]
You guys do know there's only three phony posters on this site using 30 aliases. I mean seriously, [ATTACH] I read that somewhere. It was attributed...
[ATTACH] Some are even doing weapons checks to make sure everything's A. O. K.[ATTACH]
Looks like the Sparta boys are digging out the empties to start reloading for the BIG upcoming Grand. [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Even though a local Kool Aid drinker was already working to get things ready for August.
Meanwhile, undeterred by the budget impasse [ATTACH] the IDNR has brought in the lawn work replacements for the coming season.
[ATTACH] The good news, he may have found a significant other -
[ATTACH] Merlo is still on undercover assignment in Sparta -
I don't believe the vendors are jumping to re up for another multi year lease. I've spoken with a couple that are considering the value of having a...
I believe there is a group of Illinois politicians that are very happy with the current state of the facility in Sparta. What I mean us they want it...
It appears Kastaway has decided to target "The Doc" for a little ribbing. Perhaps we could get some insight from both regarding their thoughts on the...
I've been making calls and asking what I believe are the right questions and so far the results are pretty interesting. I guess the ATA is very...
Pretty good opinion. Although according to the Kool-Aid boys and girls. The next Grand will be at Sparta and it will be great. Really big, probably...
Bat, once the ATA introduced new categories shooters started looking for trophies or rewards at small shoots. If you have 40 shooters and everyone's...
I guess where I was headed was I believe the ATA EC gets a little carried away. We have fewer shooters but more classes the clubs have to reward. Two...
With cross registration available to PITA and ATA shooters I would think the Grand must draw shooters wanting to cross register their targets with...
Unfortunately there's bad people in all organizations. But it's worse when they reach the top levels. Given the right EC members one can earn a...
Damn it Dan, it's too early for honest, truthful responses. First we have to go through the ATA is to big to operate like that. The Trapshooting...
Suppose the ATA stepped back a little and just acted as a record keeping and rule making body. Suppose all shoots could set their own programs, buy...
Looking at Saturday's Grand American Handicap in 2011 they had 2289 shooters. In 2012 they had 2198, in 2013 it was 1966 and 2014 1814. 2015 jumped...
The Grand at Sparta is a go according to rumors related by big donald and grntitan. They have a waiting list 50 deep for campsites so all is well....
It is a little hard to believe someone with an avatar showing a Cardinal with a line through it wants the Cardinal center to do well.
The Grand is quickly becoming a shoot of past importance. While some are mocking the Cardinal Center folks regarding the Grand possibly being held in...
Two things - Roger for Christ sakes you know no one is supposed to know about that certain LLC and never, never is anyone allowed to mention it. The...
So be it! Federal has spoken! Now everyone can rest easy knowing the Grand will be in Sparta. I bet it's going to be a real big one too. Yow know...
I completely understand the interest in PITA but seriously question whether it would provide the shooting outlet we've come to enjoy. For the most...
It looks like financial consideration has finally hit the EC. From what I'm hearing one EC member may have even driven to the meeting. There seems to...
Look guys these important meetings can be very difficult to set up. It takes real planning to hold a successful meeting for the all knowing "Big...
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