70th Anniversary Picnic
Another great day for enjoying the outdoors
and Chapter friends. Those who came to eat and play had a great time
thanks to all those who helped make it happen.
Under the general chairmanship of Bob Brino,
there were ponies to ride, a bounce castle, sno- cones, lots of
beverages and shady spots to enjoy the picnic food. The chicken
was great, the pork and beef delicious and all the other picnic food
just hit the spot.
Thanks to Chief Cook and Organizer, Rich
Kohne, all the trappings came out trumps. His
“kitchen” crew included Meredith Brino, Bill Faulk, Wayne
Owens, Gilbert Ramey, Art Shope, Frank Boyko and several 6-hour workers
who made invaluable contributions to the preparation of all that food.
It was an honor to welcome past president,
Pete Evick and his wife, Lil, at this picnic. And true to his
nature, Pete waded right in and helped set up and keep things moving.
We look forward to another great picnic in
2007 so you might want to circle Saturday, July 14, on your calendar.
In Memory of a Loyal Ike A J Beard 1917-2006
from Bob Brino
AJ came to Northern Virginia in the early 60's and
proceeded to shoot a great many rounds of Skeet and Trap at our Chapter
facility over some 40 years. He arrived when the facility had
only one trap and one skeet field. A J was among the volunteer
workers who built the additional fields in the late 60's.
In addition to our IWLA Chapter, AJ became a member and shot at several
other local shooting clubs. He was a Director of the National
Capital Gun Club. He became a very good shot gunner and shot at
many competitive shoots. Among his shooting awards were being
named to the Virginia All-State Skeet Team in 1991 and to the
All-America Skeet Team in 1993.
AJ made friends easily. Everyone around the shooting clubs knew
AJ, not only as a good shooter, but as a good friend. During much
of the last year, he wasn’t shooting, but he would be at the
Chapter facility when it was open. He was in an easy chair on the
front porch with a cup of coffee and a cheerful greeting for everyone
who came by. AJ will be missed by many, especially those of us
who frequent the Skeet and Trap facility.
