MGO Annual Meeting/Picnic

[Tallbear]

The Annual Meeting of Michigan Gun Owners will be held on July 21, 2007 at Turtle Hill in Kensington Metro Park Milford, Michigan. It will be a picnic and fun time to start at 11:00 AM and last most of the day. We have some great prizes and are hoping to have a “special guest speaker” in attendance. There will be an opprotunity to join/renew membership at the picnic.

The Annual meeting will start at 2:00 PM and the members will vote on Executive Committee members and bylaws changes. If you are a contributing member and unable to attend, be sure to have your proxy vote counted.

We hope to see as many as possible at this meeting. This is “your” Organization and it needs “your” input to grow and support the ownership of firearms in Michigan.

[Maranatha]

if its the same site as last years Picnic, its the the Turtle Head Picnic area not Turtle Hill, you don't want folks looking for an area that doesn't exist

[NickS]

Just curious. Where are the restrooms/outhouses located in relation to our designated picnic area on Turtle Head? Us old farts have to concern ourselves about things like that.

[Tallbear]

Within a 100 yards.

[Tallbear]

if its the same site as last years Picnic, its the the Turtle Head Picnic area not Turtle Hill, you don't want folks looking for an area that doesn't exist

Turtle Head it is..............Thanks Gary.

[NickS]

Within a 100 yards.

Thanks. How far is parking from our actual picnic area? It's hard to tell looking at the map but it appears to be close. I'd like to ride my bike but I would also like to keep an eye on it.

[Kimber45]

Within a 100 yards.

Oh, there are trees closer than that!

[Tallbear]

Thanks. How far is parking from our actual picnic area? It's hard to tell looking at the map but it appears to be close. I'd like to ride my bike but I would also like to keep an eye on it.

Parking is between you and the "outhouse".

[Maranatha]

Nick, parking is not far from the Site and there is an Access road that can get you real close if you need.

This site we had last year was Just breathtaking. I could have stayed there all day

[G22]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/G22/TURTLEHEAD.jpg

[mkls0]

Come one come all..
If you can let us know your coming.
This is a good time to meet other from MGO..

[Autumnlovr]

This is the first year I will not be able to attend. Sorry guys, but someone else will have to bring the venison chili. I hope you all have a great day, lots of sunshine & ...maybe about 78 degrees.

[fbuckner]

Ahh crud the first year I can make it and no chilli damn. Where will get a fill up for GAS. Whoo hoo Thweeeerp

[KayL]

You are pretty good at those sound effects. :rofl:

[mkls0]

This is the first year I will not be able to attend. Sorry guys, but someone else will have to bring the venison chili. I hope you all have a great day, lots of sunshine & ...maybe about 78 degrees.

This is not good!!!! I have a Idea you make the venison chili and give it to me..:banana: :biggrin:

[mkls0]

The Annual Meeting of Michigan Gun Owners will be held on July 21, 2007 at Turtle Hill in Kensington Metro Park Milford, Michigan. It will be a picnic and fun time to start at 11:00 AM and last most of the day. We have some great prizes and are hoping to have a “special guest speaker” in attendance. There will be an opprotunity to join/renew membership at the picnic.

The Annual meeting will start at 2:00 PM and the members will vote on Executive Committee members and bylaws changes. If you are a contributing member and unable to attend, be sure to have your proxy vote counted.

We hope to see as many as possible at this meeting. This is “your” Organization and it needs “your” input to grow and support the ownership of firearms in Michigan.






Hope to see you all there.
It open to all !!!!

[Tallbear]

Talked with a guy today. Reminded him we're right on the lake and to bring a fishing pole for the kids.

[mkls0]

So who coming to the a/Meeting ?????

[KayL]

Me. First timer.

[G22]

eye'll be there:pirate:

[NickS]

I'm in.

[fotophocus]

Unfortunately I can't make it to this one :(

[UTPD#5]

Count me in!

[NickS]

Anyone know what the admission charge is to get into the park?

[mkls0]

Anyone know what the admission charge is to get into the park?





PARK AMENITIES
With more than two and a half million visitors each year, Kensington Metropark is a 4,481- acre first- class recreational facility. Its wooded hilly terrain surrounds beautiful Kent Lake. The park features an 18-hole regulation golf course, a disc golf course, a nature center, a farm learning center, picnic areas, beaches, boat rentals and a paved hike-bike trail.


Vehicle Entry Permit
Annual $20
Seniors $12
Daily $ 4

[Kimber45]

We're going to try and make it after the CMP match at Capitol City. Got to get that last practice in before Perry!!

[mkls0]

We're going to try and make it after the CMP match at Capitol City. Got to get that last practice in before Perry!!

I will be looking for you then !!!

[mkls0]

Come on out and meeting the members you been talking too on the M/B.

We will have food :)

[Maranatha]

I'm just hoping to get there in time to Vote, if the match is over in time

[Tallbear]

I'm just hoping to get there in time to Vote, if the match is over in time

Give us an approximate time and we'll wait.

[Maranatha]

don't wait on me, you posted the meeting will start at 2:00, stay with the program.

being that its an uncontested election it really doesn't matter

[KayL]

You guys could always shoot first, and pre-arrange with Jack to have someone else work the pits for you if there's enough people, so you can leave early.

[Maranatha]

no way Kay, last match I had to run two targets because two of the old timers said they couldn't work the pits. i won't do that to my fellow shooters

check you PM

[Kimber45]

no way Kay, last match I had to run two targets because two of the old timers said they couldn't work the pits. i won't do that to my fellow shooters

check you PM

Yeah. There will be three of us and that's asking too much. Working the pits is part of the deal.

And, watch that old-timer stuff!!!

[KayL]

Yeah. There will be three of us and that's asking too much. Working the pits is part of the deal.
And, watch that old-timer stuff!!!
I know... working the pits is truly half the fun! I love the competition between me in the pits and the shooter on the line.

I didn't say it, but hey, if the shoe fits.......

[UTPD#5]

Unfortunately I can't make it to this one :(

Correct me if I am wrong, like I need to say that :), isn't the meeting open to CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS only?

[fbuckner]

Nope its open to all voting is contibuting only.

[mkls0]

Correct me if I am wrong, like I need to say that :), isn't the meeting open to CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS only?
It open to all!!

But Only CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS can vote

[UTPD#5]

Thanks for the RAPID correction guys.

I should have clarified that word VOTING instead of attendance. Sorry.

I just saw that the person who posted they wouldn't be there was an ASSOCIATE MEMBER so it raised the question.

Happy Day! See you all Saturday!

[Roger Roney]

....Happy Day! See you all Saturday!Wish I could, but doubt it.

I missed it last year because I was in NJ to see my friend open for Bon Jovi in their homecoming concert at Giant's Stadium. This year, I'm in a different state.....:(

Roger

[Maranatha]

Nice Picnic, That site is just so beautiful, I wish I could have stayed after the meeting.\

Oh, and thanks for letting me and Chris cook

[mkls0]

You all missed a good time and good food !!!!!

Thank you Gary and Chris for cooking!!!

[LivoniaDan]

Had a Family picnc today - Sad to have missed.... I really need to meet some of you peoples....

[Kouger]

yea...im sorry i missed it too..thats why i didnt post if i would be there or not....my brothers shop had an open house and all kinds of things going on. custom choppes and cars and engineering people and wcsx was there ths morning and a live band this evening...eneded up being there 14 hours.

planned on showing and heading to the picnic at 3.....sounds like a good time was had though

[Kimber45]

Sorry I couldn't get there but a personal obligation that I had to deal with came at the last second. I hope no one died from Gary's cooking!!!

[mkls0]

Sorry I couldn't get there but a personal obligation that I had to deal with came at the last second. I hope no one died from Gary's cooking!!!


We had 1 or 2 that were touch and go for a few Min's but we pull them through..

[Maranatha]

they were doing find till Mike tied to give them mouth to mouth

[KayL]

Oh, and thanks for letting me and Chris cook
If you guys hadn't done the cooking, no one would have eaten. It wouldn't have been edible!!

Too bad you ran off before we could give you your tips!!!!

[fotophocus]

Hopefully I can make it to the next meeting... maybe you folks will even let me take a shift at the grill :)

[KayL]

Note for 2008 Annual Meeting -

Suggested Grill Chefs:
1. Fotophocus
2. Maranatha
3. Prettyinpink
Photog:
1. NickS
Buss boy:
1. Kayl


Kimber, we all hope things are going well.

[UTPD#5]

Thanks Gary for cooking.

After my little mishap with with 20 pounds of charcoal, i don't think anyone would have trusted me with USDA approved meat. :)

It was a great time...perhaps next year more members will find time to visit.

[mkls0]

Thanks Gary for cooking.

After my little mishap with with 20 pounds of charcoal, i don't think anyone would have trusted me with USDA approved meat. :)

It was a great time...perhaps next year more members will find time to visit.

One good thing we all know now is If we need a BIG fire we know who to ask!!!!!:poke: :mrgreen:

[KayL]

So can anyone say how the voting went - elections and bylaws??

[UTPD#5]

Bylaws passed (unoffcial results) 19 to 21...as for the other stuff, I don't really recall. After I heard I was voted in, I cried. :shocked:

[KayL]

With joy, I assume??

[UTPD#5]

F E A R !

After hearing some of the others...I wonder what did I do. :)

It will be fun, that is what I will make of it.

[KayL]

21 voting members... not bad but that's out of 140+. It could be lots better. A few others also.

Next year I will ask G22 to borrow his fishing pole, then Austin and I are goin fishin. I put the worms on and he can do the fishin. Then Gary/Chris/Fotophocus will have some REAL food to grill!

[KayL]

my brothers shop had an open house and all kinds of things going on. custom choppes and cars and engineering people and wcsx was there ths morning and a live band this evening...eneded up being there 14 hours.
Custom choppers and engineering people and radio stations and live bands. Heck, maybe we should have gone to your event! Chris and Gary would have cooked!!!

[UTPD#5]

Custom choppers and engineering people and radio stations and live bands. Heck, maybe we should have gone to your event! Chris and Gary would have cooked!!!

Sounds good...we should have visited after MGO Kay.

Hey...someone else would have to do the "stoking" of the fire if I am around things that might catch fire. :)

[KayL]

Okay... next year Chris and Gary can grill. UTPD will be assigned a fire extinguisher along with his lighter. G22 is in charge of all fishing poles. Nick takes official pictures. I bus the tables. Austin is official dog walker and cute kid.
But next year we bring dried food that can be reconstituted with water so we can ride the sickles, then go to Kouger's event after the meeting and listen to live bands and check out custom choppers. Whaddaysay?

[LivoniaDan]

21 voting members... not bad but that's out of 140+. It could be lots better. A few others also.

Next year I will ask G22 to borrow his fishing pole, then Austin and I are goin fishin. I put the worms on and he can do the fishin. Then Gary/Chris/Fotophocus will have some REAL food to grill!This is not that unusual..... unfortunately... I used to run a lot of polls and survey in the job I had at Ford..... 18% was a usual turnout---- Sad but true.....

[Kouger]

Custom choppers and engineering people and radio stations and live bands. Heck, maybe we should have gone to your event! Chris and Gary would have cooked!!!


didnt have too...they had a chef do all the cooking

[NickS]

Sounds doable to me! (weather permitting of course!)

[mkls0]

Kensington park called today they ask if we can come back out their and put the BBQ fire out...:flamethr: :wink:

[UTPD#5]

I just learned that the Kensington Metroparks has recently had to start there own fire department. It is being reported that the charcoal grills have been getting out of hand...fact is, one at Turtlehead actually melted from sustained high heat.

Who'd of thunk it!

:yeahthat:

SMILES!