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PASSING OF A LEGEND Doug W. Smith 06/01/37 – 07/12/13 13th 2014 National Trap Championships ACTA PHOTO COMPETITION Print Post Approved NOMINATION FORM Page 25 Page 63 PP349181/00364 Official Journal of the AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION INC. – March 2014 Vol. 67 No. 3 :462»05 :(;0:-(*;065 We won’t get beaten on price or performance. Manufactured in Finland NASTA targets have been used in World Cups and National Championships world wide. Many world records have set using NASTA targets. 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Friend or foe? It is one of the great social media VOLUME NO. 67 sites that if used correctly can keep us in touch with family ISSUE NO. 3, MARCH 2014 and friends – not only in Australia but around the world. OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, it doesn’t matter what or which AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET you use it can be your best friend or used incorrectly turn into ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED an ugly, ugly foe. Annual Subscription Rate: $50 Because of the incorrect use of these sites, police have now April 2014 issue closes February 20 2014 formed in every country (and State in Australia) crime units May 2014 issue closes March 20 2014 to deal with issues that are severe enough to attract penalties CONTACT: within the justice system. Even clay target isn’t insulated from the woes of Facebook. AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET The comments made by individuals may seem funny at the time of writing however can ASSOCIATION INC. cause serious injuries to individuals that are targeted. Any humiliating, unwarranted or PO Box 466, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Phone: (02) 6938 2121 Fax: (02) 6931 0125 inaccurate information disseminated to another person can also attract civil litigation Website: www.claytarget.com.au as well as criminal. Remember too that prospective employers troll these sites to view NATIONAL OFFICE information posted by individuals. Anything that they see that is racist, demeaning, hateful Tony Turner, Executive Offi cer or sexist may infl uence them in decisions that may affect your future. Before entering your email: execoffi [email protected] Judy Ferry, Accounts next Facebook post, it may be worthwhile to think about your comment – how it will affect email: [email protected] any other person – or you in the future. CTSN This is not to say that opinions aren’t warranted. Positive criticism is a useful tool in any email: [email protected] organisation and our association and the Executive Committee respect and welcomes any Maureen Ryan, Membership email: [email protected] information or suggestions that will improve the association for the benefi t of all members. Sue Vesperman, Administration/ Over the last month I have had the opportunity to attend the 2014 ISSF Carnival in Perth Events Co-ordinator email: [email protected] as well as the 2014 Tasmanian DTL Carnival in Launceston. Both of these events were Jenny Robinson, Reception exceptionally well coordinated and conducted and I thank everyone that volunteered their email: [email protected] time and/or efforts to ensure their success. David Jocelyn, Ground Curator One exceptional result was an 805 break at the Evandale Club at the Tasmanian Nationals ACTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE “BOARD OF DIRECTORS” by 14 year old Mitchell Iles. An incredible result of which I am sure is not the last. PATRONS Congratulations Mitchell - from all of the ACTA Executive Committee and membership. The Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, A.C., C.H., Mrs Kay Hull At both of these events I spoke to numerous shooters and answered questions that they PRESIDENT had relative to the future of the ACTA. I also had the opportunity to take questions of Mr Allan Vilcins which I will provide answers direct to these persons in the near future. VICE PRESIDENTS Mr Ron Traill, Mr Robert Fox At an informal shooters meeting and BBQ organised by the ACTA at the ISSF Nationals MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE there were several suggestions made to the organisation for improvement along with the Mr Ron Traill — Mr Robert Fox Mr Arty Del-Ben — Mr Gary Read offer of assistance by individuals. This positive input will be provided to the Executive Mr Neil Haydon Committee at its next meeting for which I know they will be thankful for the support. EXECUTIVE There was also a formal meeting of shooters held on a later date. I have asked this meeting Mrs Cheryl Arnol, Mr David Howe, Mr Don Johnson, Mr Terry Marsden, Mr Gary Hayden, to provide the minutes for placement on the ACTA website for the information of all Mr Brian Muirson, Mrs Elaine Forward OAM, members. These minutes will also provide the names of several ISSF competitors that are Mr Robert Nugent, Mr Bronte Evans, Mr Kim Hibble interested in attending AISL meetings as an “Athletes Delegate” and the “International LIFE REGISTERED SHOOTERS Shooting Committee” at Executive Committee meetings. J Houston†, H. G. James†, D. B. Mott†, W. E. H. Rainbird. O.B.E.†, J. M. Wilson†, One of the questions asked at the BBQ was relative to prizes and sponsorship for the J. M. Tyquin†, K. Soames†, N. Wells†, E T. Baldwin†, ISSF National Championships. This isn’t only particular to this discipline – it affects all. G. H. Hall (PP)†, E. G. Biggs†, R. H. Moyse†, The ISSF Nationals are presently cost neutral to shooters – they pay for their targets and L. S. R. Stewart†, C. Moll†, A. Pedersen, (PP)†, O.R. Taylor†, E.F. Hawkins (PP)†, R. Mules†, are provided badges and sashes only. I am sure that in all events conducted by the ACTA A.N. Rowe†, L.G. Connors (PP)†, W. Jones (PP)† members would like to have payouts or prizes, however this requires sponsors. If you are R.M. Holtfreter (PP)†, N. Hardy, LJ Martin (PP), aware of any that the ACTA can approach, please advise the Executive Offi cer who can JK Scott (PP), RF Buchan, J Murphy, make an approach as required. GG Woodhatch (PP), R Silvester, R Nugent (PP), J Byrnes (PP), A Kenny, D Harwood, J Mack (PP), The coming months will see the ACTA offi ce gear up for the DTL and Skeet National R Traill Championships, both being held at the National Ground in Wagga Wagga. During † Denotes deceased. PP denotes Past President the DTL Nationals the Executive Committee will meet to further the objectives of the Designed and Typeset by Ironbark Graphics 22 Hubble Street, Maryborough, Vic 3465 association. A reminder to all members, the Executive Committee is there for all of you – if Printed by Newsprinters Pty Ltd, Melbourne Rd, South Shepparton, Vic 3630 you have an issue that you believe is important to the ACTA please see your State Delegate. No responsibility is accepted by the publisher for the accuracy of information contained in the text, illustrations or advertisements. The opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily represent those of the publisher. ISSN: 1321-3903 Continued on page 2 MARCH 2014 – AUSTRALIAN CLAY TARGET NEWS 1 National President’s Notes Continued from page 1 A reminder to all members that any junior member that has never attended an ACTA National Carnival is permitted to shoot with free They are listed in the front of this magazine. The Annual General nominations. This is a further initiative of the Executive Committee Meeting (AGM) of the association is also being held during the DTL to progress junior shooting and increase attendance at the Nationals. Nationals and I look forward to providing my fi rst report. Please take advantage of it and contact the ACTA offi ce if you require Last month I was hoping that I could advise the membership of any any further information. See you on the traps at the Nationals. results or selection for the position of the ACTA National Coaching Stay safe! Director. As this is a very important position it requires lengthy Allan Vilcins determination and the selection has not (at this time) been fi nalised or ratifi ed by the Executive Committee. Once a decision has been made it “If you think you may need help with will be placed on the website - after all applicants have been advised of anxiety or depression, please contact the outcome. beyondblue or Lifeline” Executive Offi cer’s Report At the time of writing I am in sunny Perth, Western Australia, for the A very special result at the championships was Craig Trembath winning ACTA ISSF Championships. First and foremost, I thank the WAGC the Commonwealth and the National Double Trap events whilst brother and their many working volunteers who gave up their week to set up the Steven won the National Trap Championship, a great result for the ground to host this event, a wonderfully relaxed and professional event Trembath family, three wins from four events, congratulations to you with everything at the ground in fi rst class condition.