South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27

forts.
Successful organization means ef- /
fective and cooperative team work.
unison Of action for accomplish
ment OF outlined policies, all cover
ed by the only gratifying word, re-
suits. Perfect organization means
the elimination of petty jealousies
and envious ideas, waving the in
lection OF personal ambitions, de-
trimental 10 efficiency, in the sue
ceSsful contamination of a general |
or designated purpose. Combining /
brains, ability, pep and efficiency, \
with a universal desire for commoH
success Non-wasting of combined /
or requisite elements, in a personal
attempt TO advance individual as
pirations.
Gun clubs in America are fire.
quently. one man operated PROPOSE
tions. This mistake, in some in
stances is due TO the injection Of the /
great EGO An individual who
poses as a dictator, non-acceptor of
suggestions, brooking no interfer-
ence with his theories or plans.
Usually self appointed, he then takes
upon himself personal management /
and fOrmulates all club policies.
Club members tolerate this arrog- !
ance, being disposed to follow lines
of least resistance. Few dictators
are endowed with sufficient diplom- J
acy to avert criticism and resent /
ment, when the one man manage
nent is enforced. Harmony. COM /
munity interests, with concert OF &C !
ton is the KEYNOTE to perpetuation I
Of gun clubs. This in no way ap-
plies to the shooting enthusiast or
bug, who is the Gun Club Goat"
The man who is unwilling, unas- |
Stunning. accomplishing. Forced by |
the members 10 perform the clerical |
and manual labors, necessary for
successful operation of traps, sale !
OF shells or collection of dues. The !
word club is defined, "a combina-
ton for performance of duties byl
united efforts" Gun clubs are only
prosperous and perpetuated. under
tho general combination. TO defray
and perform, by the associated eX-
ertion route. Meet and appoint COM
mittees with power to act, which
should be encouraged by a general
membership assumption OF burdens. |
financial and physical. This mode
Of procedure will eliminate the self
appointed, at the same time lessen
the burdens and responsibility of the
non-paid and over-worked Club
Goat" Equalize club labor burdens,
, dividing responsibilities among club
members. Then dissension, COM
plant and discomfort will be sup
planted by universal satisfaction. in
terest and much larger attendance
at club meets.
An interesting book on gun club
organization, with logical sugges-
tions for properly conducting. is
{ gratuitously furnished by The Am
erican Trapshooters association, 460I
Fourth av.. New York City.
In selecting a location for gun
club grounds. transportation and ac-
I feasibility are the two most essen
tial features. Public park commits
sioners in most cities have conceded
/ trapshooting privileges with per-
mission for the erection Of perman-
/ ent club houses. Few instances re-
main where commissioners have
! proven obstinate. refusing to give
! the patriotic sport, deserved recog-
/ nition This public endorsement OF
/ the sport alluring has had the eff
/ feet Of inducing municipalities TO
contribute literally toward club
/ house construction, believing that
! the encouragement of this diversion
4 and pastime, will furnish a standing
/ army Of expert shots, without a dol
| lar OF overhead expense TO the ma
/ ton at large. Public endorsement
has had the effect of advancing trap
shooting, 10 the major sport Of
America at the present writing.
To secure best results, creating a
general interest. especial attention
should be given to securing and in
stalling modern equipment. Traps
/ should be set in concrete the club
/ house built to modern specifications.
attra ctive surroundings promote
/ general pride and interest. Fence
your grounds with the overflow
spirit of hospitality. Impregnate
\ the surrounding atmosphere, with
/ the brand of good fellowship. which
/ fills your visitors with that Il am
glad 10 know this bunch feeling
/ Greet new corners with the glad
and, extending cordial courtesy,
which is a real shooters asset
In your practice, remember.
shooting success is acquired by prac-
I tice and concentration OF purpose.
| Trapshots are made, not born.
/ Shoot frequently but at all times in
I moderation. Get gun club publicity
/ through home and sportsmen's pa
pers. advertise your tournaments in
/ exchange for newspaper endorse
ment and courtesies extended. As
/ sociate your local club with
/ league. Join your state association.
which is affiliated with The Ameri-
can Trapshooters association, the
only national organization.
Jesus said unto Peter. Go thou
10 The sea. east and hook and take
up the fish" Peter at that time
was delegate for both anglers and
fishermen Another element. who
do not go down 20 sea in boats. but
volplane the air "a search OF food;
eagles, osprey. cormOrants. king
fisher. bittern, gulls pelican and