Thread: A question for NZDA members

Originally Posted by Tommy

Had this discussion with him in person. "they're all derived from M16's, and you can't shoot deer with them" was the response, I shit you not. The man is a fool. He also holds an E endorsement, still waiting to hear why, as he then has no lawful purpose to hold the endorsement.

Are these thoughts shared with other branch members?

If so vote him off the committee,of course you will need someone suitable who is willing to step up.

Originally Posted by Tommy

Had this discussion with him in person. "they're all derived from M16's, and you can't shoot deer with them" was the response, I shit you not. The man is a fool. He also holds an E endorsement, still waiting to hear why, as he then has no lawful purpose to hold the endorsement.

YOU as a member voted this person in as YOUR president.
Just saying.
Apathy and these problems are hand in glove.

Dont let @Woody see this thread FFS!!!

Originally Posted by Maca49

Dont let @Woody see this thread FFS!!!

Why tag him then?

Originally Posted by Gibo

Why tag him then?

Exactly!!

Originally Posted by Maca49

Exactly!!

Take ya meds mate, you're drunk

last time i went to the DS range i got lectured by an old fart about my SLR being a war weapon not a hunting gun. he got pissed off when i told him his lee enfield probably caused more fatalities than my gun.

Im waiting for the blood and guts!!

Oh dear - the usual gripes about an organisation that has 'lost it's way' a bit.
Volunteer run clubs (I belong to a couple - one Smallbore, one motorcycle), will always have a time constraint of work, health, environment to deal with.
Local full bore club has had to arrange a different venue, as the previous 'longterm arrangement' fell over due to altered farming practices.
Was thinking of joining the local NZDA group, but am somewhat wary of the national organisation not doing what it was elected to do.
And the obvious disappointment felt by club members who've been to meetings and been allocated the 'cone of ignore it and it'll go away'.
Unfortunately, the 'old members know best' ideas aren't working, so it's time for those who want a change in attitude of the older members, to man up, step up and get the 'motor' running again.
If work, family commitments don't fit the club meeting nights, change the club meeting night.
That may mean that overtime, shift swaps or Mum having to coach the kids footy, basketball, scout group for a couple of sessions, until the 'stars align' and you can become a contributing member.
The motorcycle club has been planning the 2017 National Rally for nearly 4 years, as the host club.
Approximately 12-15 people will make it work, 25-30 won't show up and the rest think it's a shit performance because they weren't involved - but they didn't volunteer, so tough bikkies to that lot.
I've been collared on to the Smallbore club committee, so it's my opportunity to grow that club to be a bigger, better organisation.
Being retired and having a 'go ahead' mind in a 'slow it down' body, isn't going to stop me recommending changes and exposure to the general public.
Naysayers will be listened to, and if appropriate - ignored.
6 active members are small return for one of the larger post-war clubs in the North Island.
My challenge awaits - can you do the same for the NZDA?

Wouldn't join again, When I started hunting from Auckland the branch there was good, later I joined down here in BOP and while there were some really good buggers that tried hard to make things happen there were a lot that were living in there own little world, some wouldn't give you the time of day. The NZDA needs a good up lift how I am not sure but it seams to be slowly fading away.

I think NatExec will make the mag an online or PDF only.

Originally Posted by scottrods

I think NatExec will make the mag an online or PDF only.

Thats going to happen ive been told in the near future.It save costs i suppose

I actually voted for Mark, but there you go. I didn't leave because of one person, but the general response within the club when el presidente flapped his gob

Originally Posted by Tommy

I actually voted for Mark, but there you go. I didn't leave because of one person, but the general response within the club when el presidente flapped his gob

Totally playing Devil's advocate here, but why then did you not choose to do something about it, rather than walk away?

Originally Posted by kiwijames

Totally playing Devil's advocate here, but why then did you not choose to do something about it, rather than walk away?

Same reason nothing happened with the takahe shooting incident, there's an inner circle, a club within the club. Very much an old boys network.

There's an alternative shooting club opening up nearby, with much better facilities. The NZDA Akl branch gets roughly 50% of its income from range fees, and the other half from subs. As soon as this other shooting club opens, NZDA range attendance will pancake, and I believe memberships will drop too, as people realize that, for roughly the same coin, getting access to a range 2 Sundays a month vs. 7 days a week, is a no-brainer. The range facilities were a major drawcard for this branch, as it's a city branch, and very few people have access to casual shooting facilities within 2+ hours of Akl CBD. With income substantially reduced, I believe the club will wither and die quite quickly. There is also uncertainty re the local Iwi taking ownership of Riverhead forest, where the NZDA range is located.