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Welcome Shooter, to the August edition of The Liberty Pole, Project Appleseed’s newsletter.
We have a great newsletter in store for you this month! We have a monthly drawing, an event highlight from Port Townsend, Washington, a history article about The Battle of Long Island, a Membership Drive, and more! As always, thank you for reading. Now, on to the newsletter...
"Shooters! Your Preparation Period Begins Now!" |
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Words from the Founding Fathers |
"A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite; and their safety and interest require that they should promote such manufactories..."
Thomas Jefferson,
Letter to James Madison,
January 30, 1787 |
Project Appleseed is having a drawing each month in 2025! Prizes will include $1,000 in gift cards from Palmetto State Armory!
How can you participate? Simply register for an event. That's pretty much it! All adults who attend one of our events in 2025 up to the month of November will be entered to win automatically in the drawing the following month!
We will announce winners via live drawings on our YouTube channel. Tune in on August 2nd at 8 PM EST/7 PM CST for our next drawing!
Click HERE for more details! |
This month, I wanted to give a shout-out to one of our recent 25m Rifle Clinics. This one was in Port Townsend, Washington, on July 19-20. Below are some words from the Shoot Boss, CaptainRebop:
"It was another fine weekend out on the Olympic Peninsula - made even better by getting to spend it with such a fine group of Americans. 16 folks from all over Washington and Oregon joined us at the Jefferson County Sportmen's Association to learn about our shared history and heritage, and got to practice the longstanding American tradition of marksmanship!
We started the weekend by engaging our first Hits Count target. [...]"
Click HERE to read the rest of the article and enjoy many more pictures! |
August's History:
The Battle of Long Island |
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This month, we wanted to tell the story of The Battle of Long Island. Below is a sample of this month's exciting article from our resident historian, AH1Tom.
"The Battle of Long Island was the first major battle to take place after the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was a victory for the British that gave them control of the strategically important city of New York. It was the largest battle of the entire war in terms of troop deployment and fighting. After defeating the British in the Siege of Boston on March 17, 1776, General George Washington brought the Continental Army to defend the port city of New York. Washington understood that the city's harbor would provide an excellent base for the British Navy during the campaign, so he established defenses there and waited for the British to attack.[...]"
Click HERE to read the rest and join the discussion!
[Image Source: The Battle of Long Island, a National Guard Heritage Painting by 21st-century artist Domenick D'Andrea that was created for the National Guard Bureau. The painting depicts the Delaware Regiment at the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776. Created circa 2004. Public Domain] |
20th Anniversary Membership Drive |
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It's time we talked about a seriously under-utilized offering: The RWVA Membership!
Memberships are super awesome!
You get a very cool welcome packet.
Along with participation in Appleseed events, it qualifies you for access to CMP-sold ammunition and firearms, like surplus M1 Garands and 1911s.
AND... drumroll please... RWVA Members get 35% Off ALL Project Appleseed Clinic formats for the duration of their memberships!
Memberships are available in One-year, Five-year, and Lifetime levels.
Memberships are VERY reasonably priced, and can pay for themselves in as little as ONE discounted event ticket.
One-year - $35
Five-year - $99
Lifetime - $599
Appleseed Volunteer Lifetime - $499
Effective February 1st, we have a special incentive! All Lifetime and 5-year memberships purchased in 2025 will receive in their welcome packet one of our beautiful new 20th Anniversary/250th Anniversary Commemorative Coins, while supplies last! These hand-enameled coins are 3mm thick and 2" in diameter. As a nod to legendary silversmith Paul Revere, they have an antique silver finish.
You can get your membership at RWVA Memberships What are you waiting for?
NOW FOR THE FINE PRINT:
RWVA Memberships are for Individuals. Any discounts can only be utilized for the named member. Project Appleseed reserves the right to request membership cards at event check-in.
RWVA Membership packets are mailed out twice a month. Instructions for redeeming your event discounts will be included in your packet.
You can follow the thread on the forum HERE. |
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Swing by the Appleseed Store and see all the goodies we have in store for you! Don't worry the puns are free!
Limited Edition 'Dressier' Appleseed polo shirts are available in Black only. 60/40 cotton/poly material. Get yours today!
The ever-popular Project Appleseed shooting mat, custom-designed Project Appleseed shooting mat is perfect for Appleseed events, competitions, long-range shooting, varmint hunting, lounging on the beach, or under a sleeping bag. We looked at other mats and made changes, especially for Appleseed shooters. Easy-to-clean surface with waterproof bottom coating. Just-right 1/2" thick cushioning.
Paul Revere's Ride is the single best historical source for all the stories you hear at an Appleseed event. Thoroughly footnoted, including valuable and detailed Appendix. A highly acclaimed and deeply engaging read.
Hats! We have a very nice variety of hats, for representing Appleseed on and off the range.
As always, ALL proceeds go to support Project Appleseed. |
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Upcoming Special Interest Events |
We have TONS of upcoming events lined up all across the country. Below are just a few of the special interest events that we want to mention. These include just a sample of the upcoming Rifleman Boot Camps, Known Distance Clinics, Rimfire Known Distance Clinics, Ladyseeds, and Pistol Clinics. Reserve your spot today!
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One Minute to Help Preserve Our Nation |
It takes just one minute to write a simple postcard, email, or letter to our representatives to make a difference in preserving our nation. Although you will likely never convince a representative who is dead set on a position, they simply need to know that folks back home are for or against an issue and are watching them. Studies have shown that with just 10-12 letters, representatives on the state level can be swayed. With as few as 50 letters, some federal representatives can be swayed. Not bad for a minute's worth of work once or twice a week. This link www.usa.gov can provide contact information for your State and Federal Representatives.
Find out more HERE. |
Want to Support Project Appleseed? |
If you'd like to support Project Appleseed, there are plenty of ways to do so. You can buy tickets, buy store items, or make a 100% tax-deductible donation. We accept and are appreciative of all donations. Of course, the thing valued above all is TIME. Volunteers; those that can give up their time and help us out, in whatever capacity it may be, are what this program runs on. |
Partnership with "Right to Bear" |
Concealed carry/self-defense insurance options have grown in recent years. Appleseed has partnered with one of these groups - Right to Bear (RTB).
"When you become a Right To Bear Member, your dollars are helping to fund our God-given right to freedom. A portion of every dollar we [RTB] earn is given back to the causes that support organizations that fight for First Amendment Religious Freedom, Freedom of Speech, Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms, Sanctity of Life, and the needs of our Veterans and First Responders."
You can visit Right to Bear HERE |
Thank you! Let's stay in touch! |
Thank you again for reading and being a part of Project Appleseed!
In Liberty,
Roswell "Ross" Crutchfield
Project Appleseed - a 501(c)3 Organization
Lead Newsletter Editor
Senior Instructor |
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