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Duane Shepherd Ph.D. Dept. of Health and Human Performance Fort Hays State University & National Shooting Sports Foundation Scholastic Clay Target Program.

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1 Duane Shepherd Ph.D. Dept. of Health and Human Performance Fort Hays State University & National Shooting Sports Foundation Scholastic Clay Target Program Establishing a College Shooting Sports Program

2 Purpose  The purpose of this presentation is to provide the audience a schematic approach “roadmap” to the establishment of a college or university sanctioned shooting club. The “roadmap” represents a generalized approach as each college/university will have their own unique requirements.  Always remember that the ultimate goal is to achieve a quality education in the field of your choice. With that said, the establishment of a shooting club will require time, dedication, and a long-term commitment from yourself and other individuals but will enhance your educational experience.

3 Planning & Organization  Do your homework  Ask questions  Find individuals with experience  Research your college/university requirements for student organizations  Plan to succeed

4 Considerations  Purpose  Membership  Range/Facility  University Advisor/Sponsor  Student Organization

5 Purpose  What is the purpose of your organization/club?  What are the objectives and goals of the organization/club?  Is it competitive, recreation/leisure, or both?  Who/How will your club impact: the university, students, and community?

6 Sample purpose, goals & objectives Purpose: The purpose of this organization/club is to provide a venue for participation in shooting sports to any/all students/faculty at Fort Hays State University. Members are afforded opportunities for skill acquisition that can be employed in recreation/leisure and/or competitive activity. Goals and Objectives: The broad goal of the organization/club is defined in the purpose. The following are objectives for organization/club. 1. Provide opportunities for participation in shooting sports. 2. Sponsor social activities for members that promote firearm responsibility and foster club/organization and professional relationships. 3. Foster a spirit that promotes and supports shooting sports. 4. Provide an avenue through instruction and coaching for skill acquisition in various shooting sports and venues. 5. Promote a spirit of service to others (both university and community) through volunteer projects and activities. 6. Encourage and provide a means for participation in local, state, and national shooting sports competitive events.

7 Membership  Students, Faculty, & Staff  Cost dues dues shooting fees shooting fees range fees range fees insurance insurance  Eligibility – GPA, student status

8 The Department of Health and Human Performance is offering students at Fort Hays State University the opportunity to join and become a member of FHSU Shooting Sports club. Members will have the opportunity to engage in both recreational and competitive shooting activities. TrapshootingSkeet5-Stand Sporting Clays Shooting nights are every Thursday evening 6:30 to 9:00 at the Hays Sportsman’s Club. Instruction is available. If you are interested in more information: If you are interested in more information: See Dr. Duane Shepherd 139 Cunningham Hall 628-4374 E-mail dshepher@fhsu.edu

9 Range/Facility  Range/facility contact person  Availability of range/facility  Cost  Travel distance  Types of shooting venues available  Club events

10 WHO: STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF PURPOSE: COME OUT AND ENJOY A FUN EVENING OF SHOOTING AND FREE HAMBURGERS AND BRAUTS WHEN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th TIME: FOOD AT 5:30 SHOOTING STARTS AT 6:00 SHOOTING STARTS AT 6:00 EVENTS: TRAP, DOUBLES TRAP, AND SKEET WHERE: HAYS CITY SPORTSMAN’S CLUB FROM COLISEUM, GO NORTH ON 183-BYPASS, TAKE FROM COLISEUM, GO NORTH ON 183-BYPASS, TAKE 1ST RGHT AFTER CELEBRATION CHURCH 1ST RGHT AFTER CELEBRATION CHURCH PLEASE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO COME OUT AND MEET THE YOUNG LADIES AND MEN OF THE FHSU SHOOTING CLUB AND BECOME A MEMBER OF A GREAT CAMPUS CLUB!

11 University Advisor/Sponsor  To be a recognized student organization, you will (probably) need a faculty member to serve as advisor/sponsor.  He/she will be the contact person serving as university liaison.  Duties/Requirements: Interest Interest Knowledge of university policies Knowledge of university policies Scheduling Scheduling Financial concerns Financial concerns Promotion Promotion Recruiting Recruiting

12 Student Organization  Establish a purpose for the club  Charter membership  Constitution & bylaws  Application for student organization status Funding Funding Promotional activities Promotional activities

13 Promoting Your Organization  Perception is everything.  It is the major priority of the club and members to be perceived as a positive to the college/university and the community at large. Project a positive image Project a positive image Be visible on campus Be visible on campus Become involved (student government/university events) Become involved (student government/university events) Require high standards of conduct among members Require high standards of conduct among members Engage in community events such as host range events Engage in community events such as host range events Participate in local groups (i.e., NRA, Wildlife Conservation groups, youth activity groups) Participate in local groups (i.e., NRA, Wildlife Conservation groups, youth activity groups) BE AMBASSADORS AND MENTORS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS! BE AMBASSADORS AND MENTORS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS!

14 Fort Hays State University – Nationals 2008

15 Links  ACUI – Association of College Unions International (www.acui.org) www.acui.org  Friends of the NRA (www.friendsofnra.org/) www.friendsofnra.org/  National Shooting Sports Foundation (www.nssf.org/) www.nssf.org/  Fort Hays State University Shooting Sports Club (http://www.fhsu.edu/hhp/shootingsports/) http://www.fhsu.edu/hhp/shootingsports/  Hays City Sportsman’s Club (www.shoothcsc.com) www.shoothcsc.com


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