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Welcome Shooter, to the November 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 a 25m Rifle Clinic in Waynesville, Illinois, a history article about The Battle of Fort Washington, 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 |
"Liberty must at all hazards be supported. We have a right to it, derived from our Maker. But if we had not, our fathers have earned and bought it for us, at the expense of their ease, their estates, their pleasure, and their blood."
John Adams
A Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Law,
1765 |
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 automatically in the drawing the following month!
We will announce winners via live drawings on our YouTube channel. Tune in on November 2nd at 8 PM EST/7 PM CST for our next drawing!
Click HERE for more details! |
November's Event Highlight |
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This month, I wanted to give a shout-out to one of our 25m Rifle Clinics, which was in Waynesville, Illinois on October 11-12. Below are some words from the Shoot Boss, ChuckA:
"11 shooters joined us bright and early (seriously, we had almost everyone checked in before check-in started), eager to be a part of the second Appleseed at this range. A brisk morning, with some significant fog, made a great backdrop for a first strike, and following a safety brief, we posted our first Hits Count. Central Illinois must have something in the water, as I continue to be impressed with the shooters we see. 10 of 11 showed skill at 100, 6 @ 200, and 3 all the way out to the 400. 2 shooters cleared the Red Coat and earned their very own Illinois AS wooden nickel.
Our formal instruction commenced, showing that we had a great line. Our squares proved we were at 6MOA groups almost across the board, and after a little IMC, everyone was on target. Drills and instruction continued until we reached our first AQT. Jacob Z and Dave requalified, and Michael earned himself a baptism from the North Bridge with a 210! We had also whooped the time monkey, and knowing we had a few shooters only available for Saturday, posted a second AQT. Terry requalified, and Jacob Z finally chased down a Distinguished Patch with a 247!!! Huzzah![...]"
Click HERE to read the rest of the article and enjoy many more pictures! |
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November's History:
The Battle of Fort Washington |
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This month, we wanted to tell the story of the Battle of Fort Washington. Below is a sample of this month's exciting article from our resident historian, AH1Tom.
"During 1776, the Continental Army, under the leadership of General George Washington, sought to retain control of New York City due to its strategic relevance and access to the Hudson River. Fort Washington was constructed to safeguard the river and prevent British forces from dividing the colonies. Its counterpart, Fort Lee, was located across the Hudson in New Jersey, together forming a defensive barrier intended to halt British progress.
Cannon, as large as 32-pounders, would be positioned to shell any ships attempting to cross between the gauntlet set up by the two forts. Hulks were sunk to hinder passage, as well as a chevaux de fries that would stretch across the Hudson. .[...]"
Click HERE to read the rest and join the discussion!
Image description: Contemporaneous view drawn by British officer Thomas Davies of the attack against Fort Washington on November 16, 1776. Shows artillery fire on the fort and redoubts as well as several boats of soldiers in the river. The New Jersey Palisades and the Hudson River are also shown in the background.
Image credits: "A View of the Attack against Fort Washington and Rebel Redouts near New York on the 16 of November 1776 by the British and Hessian Brigades", by Thomas Davies, 1776; Drawn on the Spot, by Tho. Davies Capt R: R: of Artillery. Public Domain. |
Stay connected with the forum |
The Project Appleseed Forum is a great place to stay connected. It isn't just a place for After Action Reports from previous events. Although we have a ton of those. It is also a great place to find Deals and Steals. And as the name forum suggests, it's a great place for discussions. Our Skill Sets of Shooting board is an awesome place for trading Rifleman knowledge. And swing on by The Buckman Tavern if you haven't yet. The Buckman Tavern is our open discussion board for Appleseed Instructors, supporters, and friends. |
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. |
2025 Shirts: The Finale! Concord Bridge |
Hear ye, Hear ye, come one, come all, to an Appleseed event near you! Where you can get the FINAL shirt in the 2025 Series honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Concord and Lexington :)
These high-quality cotton-blend shirts were produced in the fall colors of Texas Orange and Hunter Green, and this edition commemorates the skirmish at the North Bridge in Concord.
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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!
Paul Revere's Ride is the single best historical source for all the stories you hear at an Appleseed event. Thoroughly footnoted, including a 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.
Don't forget about our awesome Scope kits! Great kits for rimfire and centerfire that include scopes, rings, and rails to take out the guesswork! It couples well with the Rifleman Cheekrest System to help you achieve perfect sight alignment.
As always, ALL proceeds go to support Project Appleseed. |
Holiday Gift Certificates |
Be on the lookout! Holiday Gift Certificates will be available starting on Veteran's Day (11/11) at 11 AM EST. These make great gifts for family and friends. Give someone the gift of a weekend they will never forget! |
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. |
Check out our reviews on Facebook. If you have a minute, we'd love to hear from you. What did you learn? What impact did Appleseed have on your life? And most importantly, did you have fun? We certainly hope so! Let us know and help spread the word. |
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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