Scarlet Mask Vigilance Society

An NCOWS Posse
August 25, 2007
Minutes of the Meeting at Thunder Creek Rifle Range

The Scarlet Mask Vigilance Society (SMVS) held a meeting at Thunder Creek Range on August 25, 2007, to introduce potential members to the benefits of paying Thunder Creek for use of the property for monthly shoots.

In attendance were: Bill Proctor, Tony Hollandsworth, Dave Hollandsworth, Pat Proctor, William Proctor, John Liford, Steve Coop, Larry Gardner, Robert Browning, Harold Genier, Kenny Miller, and Don Layton.

Dave and Tony Hollandsworth said that they are working on targets and several have been delivered to Bill Proctor’s house. They will stack the targets on skids at Thunder Creek at the end of each shooting match.

Dave said they would clear up the lower part of the range, removing brush and small trees.

Bill Proctor said he would use the tractor to level a walkway for people with handicaps. The property is heavily wooded, with a small creek running through the bottom range. Photos of the range are available on the Great Lakes Freight and Mining Company website at http://greatlakesfmc.home.insightbb.com/scarlet.htm, along with a description of the Scarlet Mask Vigilance Society.

A woods walk will be set up at the lower range. The upper range will be used for primitive camping and long distance target shoots. Modern campers must use the lower range. Modern campers include RVs, Pop-ups, and modern tents. There is no water supply other than the bottled water that will be provided for drinking. Period correct clothing and accoutrements are required. There are no modern facilities at this rifle range.

Tony said he would provide an ATV for transporting people and material to the upper range.

Bill asked everyone to introduce themselves. Most of the attendees know each other by the NCOWS names.

SCARLET MASK DOCUMENTATION Provided By Larry Gardner

Bill then introduced Larry Gardner and asked him to explain the information behind the Scarlet Mask Vigilance Society. Larry and Bill had discussed forming a posse some time ago, and Larry came up with the name and documentation (attached). Larry also found a Latin motto appropriate for the posse. We Will share the motto at the next meeting or on all future correspondence.

OFFICERS

Bill asked for volunteers to stand in for officer positions until it is decided when and how to handle general elections. Several of the attendees paid for membership at the meeting and we plan to collect additional membership fees at the first shoot, which is scheduled to be held on September 22, 2007.

A work meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Thunder Creek, to clear brush and prepare for the first shoot. Bill will build a storage shed for the SMVS equipment with donations for supplies from Tony and Dave.

Several people donated money to pay the initial insurance costs and Bill said he would send a copy of the insurance receipt to NCOWS for reimbursement.

FEES:
Membership fees for the Scarlet Mask Vigilance Society Posse are $30.00 for a single membership, or $35.00 for a family membership. $20.00 of the membership fee goes to the hosting range (Thunder Creek/Conner Rifles) and gives you use of the 25 acres for camping and/or hunting. It also gives you the combination to the lock on the gate and access to the upper range, the combination to the lock on the cabin and use of the cabin.

It is required that you belong to NCOWS to be a member of the Scarlet Mask Vigilance Society Posse.

We shoot every fourth Saturday of the month except, November, December January and February (And this could change). There is a mandatory safety meeting at 9:00 am prior to the shoot. The shoot will then start at 9:30. The posse will serve lunch and drinks during the shoot.

Shooting fees per match for Scarlet Mask Vigilance Society Posse members- $10.00, Non-Scarlet Mask Vigilance Society Posse, NCOWS members- $12.00, and non NCOWS members- $15.00
Area Lodging

Here are the phone numbers of several motels in the area of our shooting range in the city of Martinsville.

The first three are located on SR 37 and the intersection of Mahallasville road (the main road to the range), approximately 8.2 miles from the range. The fourth motel is on the west side of Martinsville on SR 67 and it adds about four miles to the drive to the range.

About 15 miles south of Martinsville is Bloomington, Indiana, where you can get a much better grade motel such as Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn or Marriott Hotel.

Map to the Range

Respectfully Submitted,

(S) Patricia A. Proctor

Home, Membership Info, Schedule, Range Information, Results Page
Posse Member Photos, Range Photos, Links, History of the Scarlet Mask Society
Inaugural Shoot, 2007-8 NCOWS Tally Book

The Scarlet Mask Vigilance Society would be happy to hear from you.
Please contact us with any questions, or comments, at:
bill@surf-ici.com

Created August 30, 2007. Updated March 30, 2008.