03/28/11 - GMU better map / gun shows and events!

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VCDL's meeting schedule: http://www.vcdl.org/meetings.html------ ... reviations used in VA-ALERT: http://www.vcdl.org/help/abbr.html----- ... ----------

1. Better map of GMU for finding Lecture Center2. Gun shows and events!

*****************************************************1. Better map of GMU for finding Lecture Center*****************************************************

Building #34, black building on map - upper-right corner of grid 3-D:

http://eagle.gmu.edu/map/documents/fairfax.pdf

There is a 4th parking area available - the Sandy Creek Parking deck (same fees apply as in other parking areas).

*****************************************************2. Gun shows and events!*****************************************************

The Virginia Citizens Defense League thanks the followingmember-activists who generously gave of their time to advance andhelp defend the rights of their fellow gun owners by working ourrecruiting and information booths at gun shows and events aroundthe state.

Roanoke, March 19-20Sherrill Smith, John Everette, Ken Modica, Kathy Smith, Brian &Daniel Velkoff, Bruce Powers, Edward French, Randall Thomas,Mike Vager, James Rogers, Reggie & Linda Lynch, Shellie Meikle &Stephen, Linda Steed & Al Steed Jr.

As an all volunteer organization, VCDL depends on YOU to volunteeryour time at our area events, where we recruit new activists and keepgun owners informed. No experience necessary; if it's your first timewe'll pair you with a veteran volunteer. To find out more abouthelping at our gun show tables, go to:

http://www2.vcdl.org/cgi-bin/wspd_cgi.sh/vcdl/gs.html

and click on any of the blue links, or contact the coordinator forthe show/event listed below with which you are interested in helping.Here are the upcoming events with which we need YOUR help:

a. NORFOLK http://www.showmasters.us, April 9-10

Saturday, April 9 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, April 10 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Ed Burton at Norfolkgunshows*vcdl.org to help atthe Norfolk Scope.

b. CHANTILLY http://www.cegunshows.com, April 15-17

Friday, April 15 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Saturday, April 16 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, April 17 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Danny Paulson at NOVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help inChantilly.

c. SALEM http://www.cegunshows.com, April 30-May 1

Saturday, April 30 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, May 1 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Salem.

d. RICHMOND http://www.cegunshows.com, May 14-15

Saturday, May 14 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, May 15 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact David Crosby at CentralVAgunshows*vcdl.org to helpat the Showplace in Mechanicsville.

e. VCDL-RRRC Defensive Pistol Shoot http://www.roanokerifle.com, May 14

Roanoke Rifle and Revolver Club (RRRC) will again host the VCDL-RRRCDefensive Pistol Shoot on May 14 at RRRC's ranges. This event is afund raiser for VCDL and is open to the public. Shooter registrationstarts at 9:00, and shooting starts promptly at 10:00. Expect a roundcount of 80-100 on six stages. We expect the shooter fees to be $20.00per shooter. Drawings for prizes will be held--all shooters will havetheir name in the "pot" for this series of drawings. (Yes, we arelooking for more prizes in case anyone knows of a donor who would liketo support this shoot). A free hot dog lunch will be served with allthe fixins. Plan on coming and shooting at this fun shoot, and YES, weinvite those from all areas of the VCDL membership to make the trip !

Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows*vcdl.org for moreinformation.

f. VIRGINIA BEACH http://www.guns-knives.com, May 21-22

Saturday, May 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, May 22 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Gary Moeller at VBgunshows*vcdl.org to help inVirginia Beach.

g. VCDL POT LUCK PICNIC, Salem, May 21

Southwest Virginia will again have a FAMILY "POT LUCK" picnic atLONGWOOD PARK, Salem VA on May 21. Food will be served startingat 11 AM. This event is open to all VCDL members, families andguests. Plan early to join us for this family event. More detailswill be published prior to the picnic date.

Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows*vcdl.org for moreinformation.

h. WASHINGTON COUNTY GUN SHOW, Abingdon, June 4-5

Saturday, June 4 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, June 5 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

VCDL will have a table at the Washington County Fairgrounds,17046 Fairground Dr, Abingdon VA 24212, near Exit 14, I-81.Sponsored by K & R Pawn and Thrift Shop, 276-676-0588,kandrpawn*embarqmail.com

This will be a great event for those in the SW corner of our state toassist VCDL. Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows*vcdl.org tovolunteer.

i. DALE CITY http://www.olddominionshows.com, June 4-5

Saturday, June 4 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, June 5 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Sam Childress at NOVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help inDale City.

j. FREDERICKSBURG http://www.guns-knives.com, June 25-26

Saturday, June 25 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, June 26 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please contact Robert Herron at Fredericksburggunshows*vcdl.org tohelp in Fredericksburg.

k. RICHMOND http://www.cegunshows.com, July 9-10

Saturday, July 9 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, July 10 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact David Crosby at CentralVAgunshows*vcdl.org to helpat the Showplace in Mechanicsville.

l. SALEM http://www.cegunshows.com, July 16-17

Saturday, July 16 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, July 17 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Al Steed, Jr. at SWVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help in Salem.

m. CHANTILLY http://www.cegunshows.com, July 29-31

Friday, July 29 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Saturday, July 30 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, July 31 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please contact Danny Paulson at NOVAgunshows*vcdl.org to help inChantilly.

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