Wildlife Achievement Chapter, Inc. by Chuckaroo

"To strive for the purity of water, the clarity of air, and the wise stewardship of the land and its resources;
to know the beauty and understanding of nature, and the value of wildlife, woodlands and open space;
to the preservation of this heritage and to man's sharing in it;
I pledge myself as a member of the Izaak Walton League of America".

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We have an E-mail list for all interested members to keep up with breaking events. The list is used to remind members of upcoming chapter events and notification of projects. All addresses are sent "blind" and your address will not appear on the mass mailing. The list is not sold or given to anyone and is optional to members. If you have previously registered and are not getting messages or if you want to be added to the E-mail list, use this link to add your name to the Izaak Walton-WAC, E-mail list. Please include your name, E-mail address and that you are requesting to be added to the IWLA E-mail list. Remember to update your address if you change to another provider. Addresses that are returned twice as undeliverable or returned three times for a "Full Mailbox", will be deleted from the list.

Some Spam Blockers will return E-mail to us. If this happens two times in a month, your address will be deleted from the list. To prevent this, add WildlifeRangers@aol.com to your approved mail list.

Many corporate and government servers do not allow incoming bulk mail, (like our mailing list) and they will block them. If you are not getting mail from us, at least one a month, the odds are it is being blocked by your employer. You are better off using a home E-mail address for uninterrupted service.

Our Izaak Walton League of America Chapter is called "The Wildlife Achievement Chapter, Inc." We are located at 26430 Mullinix Mill Rd., Mt Airy, Md. 21771 near Damascus, Maryland.

We have many family activities at the Wildlife Achievement Chapter. Our chapter has 93+ acres of beautiful land in northern Montgomery County. Chapter programs include conservation, wildlife and environmental activities along with a 100 yard rifle range, 50 yard pistol range, air rifle program and range, youth activities, Boy Scouts, skeet & trap & 5 stand sporting clays fields, regular Cowboy Action Shoots and lots of social events. Our many community oriented projects have assisted the town and citizens of Damascus in the areas of conservation, highway clean ups, Damascus Help, stream clean ups, scholarship programs, Hunter Safety, youth programs, recycling and wildlife habitat. With the exception of special events, training or sanctioned events, all of our rifle, pistol, air, archery and shotgun ranges are for members and their guest only, they are not open to the general public. Rifle and pistol ranges are open for members and their guest only from 10:00 AM to dusk (actual close time is posted on the registration box).

SKEET & TRAP
The Skeet, Trap & 5 Stand Sporting Clay fields are open every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM, (with the exception of clean up day on the last Sunday of the month, range does not open until 1:00 PM, please come out and help with the chapter clean up). There may be adjusted hours in December during our Christmas Tree sales.

Wednesday hours (during daylight saving time), are from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. On meeting nights, the range closes at 6:30 PM. Contact Mark Gay 301-332-4111 or Berle Cherney 301-942-4949 for additional information. The skeet house phone number is 301-253-4779.

IWLA - WAC Scholarship Program Scholarship Criteria Scholarship Application
The Wildlife Achievement Chapter has an Annual Scholarship Program. Currently, we are offering several $1,000 scholarships ($500 per semester) to qualified students each year. The scholarship is open to a high school senior that attends high school on Montgomery, Howard, Frederick or Carroll County, in Maryland (being an IWLA member is not a requirement).

It is also open to high school seniors of Wildlife Achievement Chapter members from any school district. For additional information on the qualifying criteria and an application, take these links, Scholarship Criteria or Scholarship Application (This is an Adobe PDF file that can be filled out while viewing and saved to your computer).

The scholarship will continue through the students 4 year program.

Donations to our scholarship program are appreciated. The Wildlife Achievement Chapter, of the Izaak Walton League, is a non-Profit 501 (C) organization and all donations are tax deductible.

RENTAL HALL
We have a large rental hall, with a commercial kitchen, available at great rates. We rent our grounds for large gathering's and we have a large BBQ building for outdoor cooking. All hall rentals are for MEMBERS ONLY. The member must be present, at the rental, for the entire duration.

You can download the Rental Agreement HERE. The rental agreement is in PDF format and can be filled out while viewing it on line. When finished, you can print it.

Contact chairperson Tom Ouellette (Tomouellette3@aol.com) for additional information on renting the grounds or social hall. Check the web calendar to verify that the hall is available for rental before contacting Tom.

Each year the Izaak Walton League of America presents National Awards, along with Judge John W. Tobin and Defenders Chapter Achievement Awards to those most deserving recognition. Additionally, the Wildlife Achievement Chapter has its own Chapter Awards.

Most of the National Awards are due to the entity identified on the nomination form by June 1. Chapter award nominations are due to the Chapter President, also by June 1. The Judge John W Tobin and Defenders Chapter Achievement Awards are due by to the entity identified on the nomination form by March 15.

At the March 2013 Board Of Directors meeting, the Board established a membership cap, for the first time in our history. It is anticipated that we could reach the cap later this year.

We want to assure our current members that we have taken these steps to protect everyone�s enjoyment of our grounds and facilities.

The popularity of our club has grown considerably over the last few years. We have experienced growth at a relatively slow steady pace, until recently.

Due in part to our location, facilities, and the number of people getting into shooting sports, our membership has increased dramatically over the last year. Adding to the increase, our drop out rate has fallen. We have also seen a growth from new members joining for conservation activities and the social aspects of our chapter.

With growth, there can be growing pains. It is the responsibility of the Board Of Directors to monitor the overall health of the Chapter and safeguard our facilities for the use of all members.

Once the cap is reached, we will establish a waiting list for potential new members. Procedures for managing the waiting list are being developed. Down the road we will examine the effects of the cap and make any needed modifications.

This was a difficult decision. However, we felt it was necessary.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: One adult over the age of 18 years of age, and shall be entitled to vote, hold office at the chapter, state, and national level. Each Individual Membership shall be counted as one member on the national membership rolls.

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP: One or two adults over the age of 18 years of age and their natural, adopted or foster children under the age of 18 years residing together at a single residence. Family members over eighteen years of age shall be entitled to vote, hold office at the chapter, state, and national level. Each Family Membership shall be counted as two members on the national membership rolls.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP: One adult between eighteen and twenty-one years of age, who is a full-time undergraduate student. Student members over eighteen years of age shall be entitled to vote, hold office at the chapter, state, and national level. Each Student Membership shall be counted as one member on the national membership rolls.

YOUTH MEMBERSHIP: One child under the age of eighteen years of age. Youth members shall not be entitled to vote, hold office at the chapter, state, and national level. Each Youth Membership shall be counted as one member on the national membership rolls.

When you join the chapter as an Individual member, it is explained that your family is invited to use our facilities and that spouses will be issued their own range card if they take and pass the course along with you. This, in effect, treats them as a "permanent guest" at our facility who can come to the ranges without the actual member being present. If they do not have their own IWLA issued yearly membership card, as listed in one of the categories above, they cannot serve in any office or on any committee or sub-committee.

All new Individual memberships are $135.00 a year (this includes your National and State dues). With an Individual membership, your spouse, and children (under 18 that live at home with you) are welcome to use our facilities under your membership. Only the applicant, on the Individual membership application, is allowed to vote. There is also a first year $60 initiation fee and a one time charge of $10 for the members access card. Only one access card, per regular membership, is issued. Dues rates are on a calendar year and are pro-rated for members that join after July.

Full Family memberships, include National and State IWLA Memberships and votes for each member, are $139.00 plus a $60 registration fee and a $20 access card fee each. The Family membership includes two adult votes and the ability to serve on Committees and run for officer positions for both.

Student memberships, are $35.00 and there is no registration fee. A one time charge of $10 for the members access card.

Applications are available at the chapter range house, Atlantic Guns in Rockville and Silver Spring, on line or contact Joe Gick 301-774-9399 for details.

WAC MEMBERSHIP DUES RATES STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2012

		INDIVIDUAL	FAMILY	STUDENT	YOUTH
New Memberships	Chapter*	90.00	137.50	17.50	21.00
Jan thru Jun	National*	40.00	60.00	20.00	8.00
and	Division*	5.00	7.50	2.50	1.00
Oct. thru Dec.	Initiation *	60.00	60.00	0.00	0.00
	Key Card 1*	10.00	20.00	10.00	N/A
*Required	TOTAL	$205.00	$285.00	$50.00	$30.00
1* Required for Building Access
New Memberships	Chapter*	47.50	67.25	12.75	10.50
July	National*	20.00	30.00	10.00	4.00
thru	Division*	2.50	3.75	1.25	.50
Sept.	Initiation *	60.00	60.00	0.00	0.00
	Key Card 1*	10.00	20.00	10.00	N/A
*Required	TOTAL	$140.00	$181.00	$34.00	$15.00
1* Required for Electronic Building Access
Renewals	TOTAL	$135.00	$205.00	$40.00	$30.00

New members must present their sponsored application, in person, at a Board Of Directors Meeting. Once the board approves the application, you must attend a membership meeting to be voted on by the general membership, followed by a swearing in. Use the applications link below for a complete set of instructions on how to join. To use the rifle, pistol, airgun, archery and shotgun ranges (not open to the public) you must attend a range and chapter orientation. All new members will have a two year probationary period. During the two year probationary period, new members must participate in two work projects each year and at least one of the projects, each year, must be a Conservation oriented project. Meeting Dates. For additional membership information contact Joe Gick or any member.

Your membership must be covered by one of the above type memberships in order for you to vote, hold office, be a committee member, RSO or any committee chairmanship.

1st. Vice President: Chuck Crooks* 301-831-9666. Overlooks Committees; House and Grounds, Skeet & Trap, Rifle & Pistol, Developing Major Fund Raisers, our Web Page and Cowboy Action Shoots.

2nd Vice President: Ken Lefebvre 301-873-1282. Overlooks Committees; Archery, Conservation, Legislation, Recycling, River Clean-Up, Save Our Streams, Hall Rentals, Astronomy Club, Blacksmith Committee and Boy Scouts.

3rd Vice President: Bob Cooley 301-236-9550 Overlooks Committees; Youth Activities, Junior Shotgun, Air Gun, Adopt-A-Highway, Christmas Trees, Dinner Programs, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Hunter Safety and NRA Programs.

Directors: 2012/2014 , John Walter 240-626-4748, Berle Cherney 301-942-4949, Mark Gay 301-332-4111

Immediate Past President Guy Wright* 301-253-4604

* = A Past President

If you have a question or would like to assist in any activity, contact the Committee Chairperson listed below. For unlisted committees, contact the Vice President that oversees that committee. Underlined names are links to chairperson's E-mail.

SKEET & TRAP MAIN MENU
WAC Shotgun Safety Training Course V9	WAC Range Safety Pamphlet	Remington Skeet Fundamentals	Register Instructions	Remington Trap Fundamentals	Remington Guide to Shotguns	New Skeet & Trap Safety Requirement

If you would like to be added to our shotgun email list, for all bulletins concerning the skeet and trap ranges, please send an email to

wacshotgun@verizon.net. Include your name and telephone number and we will be more than happy to add you to the list.

Shotgun Safety Overview for Damascus Wildlife Achievement Chapter, Inc.

We have been fortunate, at the Damascus Wildlife Achievement Chapter Skeet and Trap Range, to have an unprecedented number of new shooters come to the shotgun fields. As a general rule, many of our new shooters are inexperienced and not familiar with the safety procedures, some of which are common to all shooting sports and some of which are particular to the shotgun clay target sports. Since safety is our highest priority, new shooters are required to learn shotgun safety basics and experienced shooters to review them.

During the January, 2010 Meeting the Board of Directors, they approved a new Shotgun Safety Course to be mandatory for all members who wish to use the shotgun range with full member privileges. The Shotgun Safety Overview course will last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Upon successful completion of the Shotgun Safety Overview, a your membership number on your card will have parentheses around it.

The membership card must be displayed while using the shotgun ranges, or any or the other ranges.

Per the Board's direction, the new Shotgun Safety Overview will be available to new Damascus WAC members in conjunction with the required Club and Range Orientation Training held on the last Sunday of each month. For current members, the Shotgun Committee has several members and volunteers to deliver the course. Initially it will be offered aggressively as possible to ensure the opportunity for all of our current members to attend. All training will take place in main clubhouse.

WAC members that have not completed the Shotgun Safety Overview, will be considered guests and the following conditions will apply.

� A Shotgun approved member may bring guests to the shotgun range. The member must remain with the guest at all times and is responsible for their safety instruction.

� Guests are defined as Chapter members that have not attended the Shotgun Safety Overview, and non-Chapter members.

� A WAC member that has not taken the Club and Range Orientation Training and or the Shotgun Safety Overview will be regarded as a guest.

� Members from other IWLA chapters are guests and must shoot on a squad with approved member.

Questions or concerns may be addressed by contacting the Skeet & Trap Committee Chairman listed under committee chairpersons.

BOARD MEETINGS
Board Meetings are usually held on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month. New members are required to present their application, in person, at a board meeting. It is helpful if prospective new members arrive at 7:00 pm to help speed up the process. See Joe Gick when you arrive.

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Membership Meetings are usually held on the FOURTH (but not always) WEDNESDAY of the month. Check the Chapter Calendar for listings by month. Social hour begins at 6:30 PM and dinner is at 7:30 PM.

CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
The IWLA-WAC Conservation Committee meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month, at 6:30 PM. Contact Jim Piateski 301-253-4950 or Jeffrey Deschamps 301-604-3736 for additional information. See the Chapter calendar for actual dates by month. Since many conservation actives are still in the planning stages, they are not yet on the calendar. If you are interested in upcoming events sign up for the Izaak Walton-WAC, E-mail list. Conservation Committee web site.

ADULT AIR RIFLE
The Adult Air Rifle Program (air rifle and pistol) meets every Monday at 7:00 PM for indoor shooting in the Rathskeller room downstairs. Phil Dean is the contact for this and the adult airgun program, in general. Our Air Rifle Field Target Matches are held from March through November. See the Chapter Calendar for the current schedule. Directions

DIFTA FIELD TARGET MATCHES
The Damascus Ike's Field Target Association (DIFTA) will sponsor air rifle field target matches at the Damascus, Maryland, IWLA ranges. Registration begins at 9:00 AM. For additional information contact Jan Vandenberg 443-253-3326 Directions

This meeting is our organizational and registration session for the coming year. Parents of boys and girls who are interested in learning to shoot rifles both safely and well, are encouraged to attend this session. Visitors will have an opportunity to inspect the equipment we use, meet most of our dozen NRA certified instructors and coaches, as well as many of our returning club members. They will have an opportunity to ask questions about the program, without obligation of any kind.

The cost for participation in this nearly year long, active and competitive program for the coming year will be $100.00. Membership in the WAC-IWLA is not required, but we do extend a discount to shooters whose parents are Chapter members. The club provides all of the equipment and materials a shooter needs to begin to participate in our program.

A new member will be assigned to a relay on a particular night of the week, and will normally shoot for two hours on that night for the remainder of the program year (September to June).

For additional information about this program, please contact Dave Goldberg.

HELP OUR JUNIOR SHOOTERS BY JOINING OR RENEWING YOUR NRA MEMBERSHIPS HERE

Through a special NRA program, you may now join or renew your NRA Membership through this web site.

When you go through this special link, the NRA will donate a substantial portion of your dues to our junior shooting program. This is a wonderful opportunity to have your NRA dues come back to assist this great program within our chapter. To help make a difference, please click on the NRA logo at the left, and complete the appropriate applications.

You can pay on line and save time and a stamp.

We now have a full schedule for bowling pin and Practical Defense type shoots. Currently, shoots are open to members and the rules are "relaxed" for a casual atmosphere. All participants meet at the Tom Riley Open Range (uncovered range). Sign-in, registration and setup starts at 9:45 AM.

Practical defense and bowling pin matches will now help our members by integrating intermediate firearm instruction during the events.

Participants must bring their own firearms and ammo, and there is a very nominal fee to participate.

See the Chapter Calendar for a list of the monthly shoots. For additional information contact Jesse Lim on 240-832-0354. Click here for Bowling Pin Match Rules and Match Application / Score Sheet.

The Rifle/Pistol Range Clean Up and Christmas Tree Maintenance is normally the last Sunday of the month at 10:00 AM., (Occasionally it is the 4th Sunday, check the club calendar for exact dates). The clean up's generally run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. This is a great way to help out the chapter. The rifle, pistol and shotgun ranges will be closed until 12:00 noon on clean up days.

RANGE OFFICER TRAINING & CHAPTER ORIENTATION
The Chapter and Range Officer Orientation & Training is normally the last Sunday of the month at 10:00 AM., (Occasionally it is the 4th Sunday, check the club calendar for exact dates). This meeting is a requirement for those wishing to become "Range Approved" so they can use the rifle and pistol ranges on their own.

Contact Steve Lefebvre 301-482-1898 for additional information. MEMBERS THAT HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE RANGE ORIENTATION CANNOT USE ANY CHAPTER RANGES UNLESS THEY ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A RANGE APPROVED MEMBER. The orientation, depending on class size, will last from three to four hours. Attendance of spouse and youngsters is encouraged. The meeting is held in the Chapter House. Weather permitting, a portion of the class will be held outdoors, please dress appropriately.

There is no pre-registration required prior to attending the orientation.

Only "Range Approved" members and their guests are permitted to use the Rifle and Pistol ranges. Remember to display your range approved membership card while using the ranges. And don't forget to sign "In and Out" at the sign in box.

Attendees must have submitted their membership application and have been approved by the BOD before attending the Range and Chapter Orientation Class.

VISIBLE RANGE CARD REQUIREMENT FOR ALL IWLA-WAC RANGES
Every member, who shoots on any range (This will include the shotgun, airgun, archery, rifle and pistol), must be visibly wearing a Range Access card. If you do not have one, you must attend a Range Orientation class, held at 9:30 A.M. on the last Sunday of the month, to obtain one. (Check the online calendar for class dates).

You must still log in at the sign in box, when you enter and when you leave the ranges.

The only exception to wearing a Range Access card is if you are shooting in an event where non-members are invited that are not specific guests of members under current Chapter Rules or organized shooting competitions. Such events include Cowboy Action Shoots, Seneca Valley DCM Matches, Breaking Clays to Save the Bay, etc.

If you forget your card, you cannot use the ranges unless you are with a range approved member that has their card. You will be recorded as their guest.

To Volunteer for a Chapter Project or work detail, please check the Chapter Calendar for events and contact information.

N ew Cowboy Shooter Clinics
The next new cowboy shooter clinic, at Damascus, is Sunday, September 8, 2013. Class size is limited (20 shooting students), and seats are on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration is required.

To view the application, CLICK HERE. You can fill out the application while viewing it on your PC and then print it. You can make yourself a copy and I will be able to read the one you send me!

The purpose of the clinics is to introduce the sport to potential enthusiasts who'd like to give it a try without "the whole world watching." Though playing the game under the watchful eye of the Range Officer and their timer is part of the fun, that can be a little intimidating if you're new at it. SAFETY and fun are the real focus of the sport, and we'd like to be sure everyone gets off to the right start. Students will learn how the game is played, hear the SASS rules, see the equipment and accessories that are required, and get a chance to try out the range of firearms that are appropriate to the sport. A history of the sport is included in the classroom portion. You can look at the Clinic Outline to see what's covered. Atlantic Guns and the Damascus Wildlife Rangers provide all equipment and ammo, if students do not have their own yet. Each person will get the chance to shoot a real cowboy scenario or two using the ol' hoglegs, scatter gun and lever action rifle! You will feel the fear of that dang buzzer and learn what real brain fade is like!

The clinics are not meant to be initial firearms training. Students must already be familiar with the safe use and the loading of revolvers, rifles and shotguns. If you do not have experience, you can take the classroom portion but, you can only observe the live fire portion. For additional information contact Chuckaroo 301-831-9666.

Many thanks to Atlantic Guns for again providing all of the clinic ammo!

Our sincere thanks to the following cowboy volunteers that help introduce the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting to a new crop of potential shooters on May 13, 2012. These folks are the reason this sport is doing so well in our area. They are; River Banks, Catoctin, Two Gun Tuco, Most Wanted and Tug Hill. Thank you for giving up a sunny Sunday, to support our sport!

In order to purchase a regulated firearm in Maryland, you must first take a short online class in basic firearm safety. The class is
sanctioned by the State of Maryland and is required before you can receive any regulated firearm. You are issued a  certification number that must be on all Maryland regulated firearm purchase forms.

Public Safety Article � 3-208(b) MPCTC - Firearms Training Certification for New Handgun Purchase. Online video and application for certification. For more detail or schedule face to face appointment contact: Jesse Thomas Lim MSP,  MD Certified Handgun Instructor MPCTC Authorized Certified   Instructor.

Additional service to members: Jesse Lim, who has been certified by the State of Maryland to perform and certify our members for Maryland concealed carry qualifications. Jesse Lim, who has also been certified by the State of Utah, Bureau of Criminal Identification to perform and certify our IWLA-WAC members for out-of-state Utah concealed carry qualifications.
For additional information, contact Jesse Lim evenings: Cell 301-540-0860, Text: 240-832-0354 or E-mail.

Plywood.... or chip board is always needed for target backers. Pre-Cut 2' X 2' or 2' X 4' pieces are great, but if you can't cut it we will see that it gets cut. Just leave the wood outside the sliding door to the large steel equipment shed you see when you first come in the driveway. Contact Guy Wright
301-253-4604 for additional information.

PICK UP TRUCK We are in need of a replacement pick up truck. Our fleet is about finished and we could use a truck that is usable and can be used on the street. Please contact Chuck Crooks 301-831-9666 or Guy Wright 301-253-4604. Your donation would be tax deductable.

INTRODUCTION
The new access control system controls entry to four areas. The range road portion of the system consists of a computer-controlled barrier gate at the top of the range road and two associated card readers, one for entry and one for exit. The gate is programmed to function 1/2 hour before the normal start time for shooting. Prior to that time, access is not permitted.

The chapter house portion consists of a computer-controlled latch on the rear Rathskeller entry door and a single card reader for entry. A second in reader is located at the front to the building, (to the doors on the right by the small patio). Exit from the Rathskeller and upper level, is done in a normal fashion without need for a proximity card. The doors are programmed to operate during normal club hours only, they are not 24/7.

A fourth in reader is located on the skeet and trap range house. This reader is programmed for skeet and trap range officers only.

In addition to controlling access to the ranges and chapter house, the system maintains a record of events, by date and time, and identifies the cards (and card owners) associated with those events. That information will be used to analyze the use of our facilities, and to investigate incidents such as vandalism.

PROXIMITY CARDS (Plain White Card with slot for snap holder)
Do I need one? If you drive to the rifle and pistol ranges or would like to enter the chapter house at times when it is normally locked, you need a proximity card.

How do I get one? Proximity cards are controlled and distributed by the Membership Secretary. New members acquire them for a one time fee of $10 added to their dues and initiation fee. Existing members, who chose not to purchase a proximity card when first offered, can acquire one by sending a written request along with $10 to the Membership Secretary.

Can I get several? Unfortunately our system has limits on the number of cards it can handle. Only one proximity card will be issued to each WAC member for their personal use and for use by range-approved family members. Cards must not be loaned to other persons.

REPLACING YOUR CARD
How do I replace a lost, damaged or malfunctioning card? To get a replacement for your lost or damaged proximity card, contact the Membership Secretary, (See board member listing on web page top menu). The lost card will be removed from the system. The Membership Secretary will ask for a written request along with a $5 replacement fee. Malfunctioning cards, which are not apparently damaged by their owners, will be replaced at the club's cost in subsequent years. However, to get a free replacement, the card must be presented for testing by a responsible WAC official and will be retained by the WAC.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING THE RANGE ROAD
- The range road gate is programmed to operate one half hour before the regular range hours. The starting time is 10 AM. The gate will not operate before 9:30 AM. The exit reader for the range gate will not function after a programmed time as well. Do not linger on the range after the stop time as the gate may not open on your exit. Do not use the out reader to enter the range road. It will show on the record of your card use and entering (using the out reader) after the permitted time frame could subject you to explain your actions. The system will not permit entry on Christmas day, Easter Sunday, or during some special events for which the range has been closed. The card reader for range road entry is located at the intersection of the driveway and skeet/trap field service road, about 30 feet in front of the gate.

- Stop at the entry card reader and hold the proximity card 2 to 4 inches in front of the reader. The reader will beep and briefly change from red to green as it reads your card. If the system recognizes your card and will permit entry, the gate will open and remain open until one vehicle has entered.

- Drive through the gate promptly. Only one vehicle is permitted through on each gate cycle. Attempts at multiple entries during a single cycle could result in vehicle and gate damage.

- If your party includes more than one vehicle, use your card to permit your guest's vehicle to enter first. Then, after the gate has gone through a complete cycle of opening and closing, drive your vehicle to the card reader and present the card again as you would for a normal entry.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXITING THE RANGE ROAD
- The process of exiting the range road is the same as entering, except you will be using the exit card reader. It is at the side of the range road on the driver's left about 30 feet from the gate.

- Don't forget to sign out yourself and any guests on the range sign-in log. Entries on that log will be checked periodically against the information recorded by the access control system.

- In the event of a commercial power failure, the gate to the range road will be release automatically but, you must manually pull up the gate. If the power has failed, the gate should lift easily. If it does not, then the failure is not due to a power failure.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING THE RATHSKELLER AND UPPER LEVEL CLUB HOUSE
The access control system is programmed to permit chapter house entry from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM for members. The Rathskeller card reader is located on the wall to the right of the right lower level entry door. Access to the upper level is through the right hand doors by the small patio where the handicap ramp is located.

- Keep your hand off of the door handle while presenting your card to the reader. If there is any outward pressure on the door, the latch will not release.

- Hold the proximity card 2 to 4 inches in front of the card reader. The reader will beep and briefly change from red to green as it reads your card. If the system recognizes your card and will permit entry, the door latch should release with light click.

- Pull the door open with the handle. You can continue holding it open while you and any other members of your party enter.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXITING THE RATHSKELLER AND UPPER LEVEL CLUB HOUSE DOORS
The Rathskeller and upstairs hall doors incorporate a panic bar for exit like those on institutions and commercial establishments. To exit and leave the building locked, simply push the panic bar at the center of the door. It will relock upon closing. For special events and meetings, doors can be unlocked to permit entry by non-members. This will be done by house and grounds or the event chairperson.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING THE SKEET & TRAP RANGE HOUSE
Members that are certified Skeet & Trap Range Officers, will have electronic entry to the skeet house. The door that faces the ranges is equipped with reader to permit entry to range officers only. Skeet and trap officers will unlock the range house doors to allow skeet customers in. At the conclusion of the day, range officers will relock the building per their internal instructions.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF PROBLEMS
The barrier gate is an electromechanical device which will fail occasionally. In the event of a power failure, the gate can be opened by gently lifting up on the gate arm. In the event of a power failure there is no tension on the motor so the release springs will permit the gate to open manually. The telephone numbers for several WAC officials are posted on the exit side of the white steel gate housing. They are familiar with access system operation. The Chairmen of the Rifle/Pistol Range and House/Grounds Committees have immediate responsibility for the system, but may delegate its operation to others who can respond more quickly in case of problems.

- In case of any suspected failure, one way to determine whether a problem is due to your access card or some other factor is to try your card on more than one reader. The Rathskeller entrance door is a good choice for such a test because it usually remains in service when the ranges may be closed.

- If the range road gate will not open for your entry, first make sure that the range is not closed because it is a holiday, a special event, or outside of posted shooting hours. After verifying that the range should, indeed, be open for use, report the problem to a WAC official. You may then wait for a resolution or walk to the range.

- In the worst case, where the range road gate will not open for your exit, try to find someone at the site with another proximity card, and ask them to try their card in either of the gate card readers. If that works, go ahead and exit the range road, then seek assistance from a WAC official for your malfunctioning card. If nobody else is around or another card also fails, contact the chapter caretaker or one of the other officials who will resolve the problem.

SOME OTHER THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
- Rifle/pistol range users must continue to register the entry and exit of themselves and their guests on the range sign-in log.

- Possession of a proximity card is not proof of your qualification to use the rifle/pistol ranges. Range users must continue to display a current range-approved membership card on their person while at the ranges.

- The range road gate may be locked open for special events where traffic on that road will be heavy or involve entry by a number of persons who are not members of the WAC. If you are in charge of such an event, please make arrangements ahead of time to ensure the gate will be locked open for you, and returned to computer control at the end of your event, after ensuring that people without cards are no longer in the range areas.

- If you find the gate locked open when no special event is underway, go through the process of presenting your card to the reader anyway so it may, at least, record information about your entry. Never go to the ranges through an open gate without your card. You may find the gate closed when you attempt to leave.

- The range road gate and Rathskeller doors may also be locked closed in case of special events where entry by the general membership presents a possible risk to property or persons.

- Proximity cards will be disabled to prevent entry in case of the non-payment of dues or the deliberate violation of range rules.

- The proximity card number, which is recorded each time it is used, specifically identifies the WAC member to whom that card was issued. Except in emergencies as noted above, do not permit your card to be used by someone outside your family membership.

- The access system event log will be regularly reviewed for unusual events. You may be contacted if your card is associated with such an event. Please do your best to cooperate in such investigations.

- Actions to circumvent or otherwise interfere with the operation of the access control system or its components are a serious violation of WAC trust in its members, and may lead to expulsion from membership.

If you are using a PC, Internet map service or GPS for directions, the official address is 26430 Mullinix Mill Rd., Mt Airy, Md. 21771

From Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda and Northern Virginia Via I-270:
Take I-270 North to Father Hurley Blvd. (Rt 27), East toward Damascus. Continue through Damascus but do not follow Rt. 27 North when it gets in town, just continue straight (bear right at the Chevron Station). Once you pass the next light you are actually on Rt.108 East. Take Rt. 108 2 miles and turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Take Mullinix Mil Rd. 1 1/2 miles and turn left into the driveway.

From Gaithersburg, Rockville & Bethesda Via Rt. 355:
Take Rt. 355 North toward Frederick. Just north of Gaithersburg, near Milestone shopping center, take Rt. 27 Right toward Damascus. Continue through Damascus but do not follow Rt. 27 North when it gets in town, just continue straight (bear right at the Chevron Station). Once you pass the next light you are actually on Rt.108 East. Take Rt. 108 2 miles and turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Take Mullinix Mil Rd. 1 1/2 miles and turn left into the driveway.

From Gaithersburg Via Rt. 124 (Woodfield Rd.):
Take Route 124 North toward Damascus. At the light in Damascus turn Right (East) onto Rt. 108. Take Rt. 108 about 2 miles to Mullinix Mill Rd. Turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Go 1 1/2 miles and turn left into the driveway.

From Frederick Md., West Virginia, & Western PA. Via I-70:
Take I-70 East toward Baltimore. Take Rt. 27 South toward Damascus (also the Mt. Airy exit). Go South on Rt. 27 for 5.6 miles (CAUTION, THERE IS A SPEED CAMERA ON RT 27 NEAR DAMASCUS). In Damascus, at the light past the firehouse, turn left at the light onto Rt. 108 East. Go about 2 miles and turn left onto Mullinix Mill Rd. Go another 1 1/2 miles and turn left onto the driveway.

From Baltimore, Odenton, Howard County Via I-70:
Take I-70 West toward Frederick. Take Rt. 27 South toward Damascus (also the Mt. Airy exit). Go South on Rt. 27 for 5.6 miles (CAUTION, THERE IS A SPEED CAMERA ON RT 27 NEAR DAMASCUS). In Damascus, at the light past the firehouse, turn left onto Rt. 108 East. Go 2 miles and turn left onto Mullinix Mill Rd. Take Mullinix Mill Rd. about 1 1/2 miles and turn left onto the driveway.
OR
Take I-70 West to Exit 73, Woodbine Road, Rt. 94. Go south (left) on Rt. 94 to Rt. 108, Damascus Road. Take a right on Rt. 108. Go 1.6 miles and turn right onto Mullinix Mill Road. Go 1.5 miles and turn left into the driveway.

From Prince Georges County & Northern VA Via I-495:
Take I-495 to I-270 North towards Gaithersburg and Frederick. Next take Father Hurley Blvd. to Md. Rt. 27 North/East toward Damascus. Continue through Damascus but do not follow Rt. 27 North when it gets in town, just continue straight (bear right at the Chevron Station). Once you pass the next light you are actually on Rt.108 East. Take Rt. 108 2 miles and turn left on Mullinix Mill Rd. Take Mullinix Mil Rd. 1 1/2 miles and turn left into the driveway.

From Prince Georges County, Scenic Route:
Take New Hampshire Ave. (Route 650) West toward Ashton & Olney. Continue on Rt. 650, cross over Rt. 108 and stay on Rt. 650. (If you turn left onto Rt. 108, follow the directions from Silver Spring). Eventually, (a long scenic ride), Rt. 650 ends and turns into Rt. 108 in a small town called Etchinson (blink and it's gone). Make a right on Mullinix Mill Rd., (first right after Long Corner Rd.). Go 1 1/2 miles and turn left onto the driveway.

From Wheaton, Silver Spring & Olney:
Take Georgia Ave. (Rt. 97) North toward Olney. At Rt. 108, in Olney, turn left (West) toward Laytonsville. Continue on Rt. 108 through Laytonsville until you get to the stop sign in Etchinson. Here you turn left to continue on Rt. 108 West. (Turning right would be New Hampshire Ave. aka Rt. 650). Continue on Rt. 108 toward Damascus and make a Right turn onto Mullinix Mill Rd. Go 1 1/2 miles and turn Left onto the driveway.

If you are using a PC or Internet map service for directions, the official address is 26430 Mullinix Mill Rd., Mt Airy, Md. 21771

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WAC Card Access System
introduction	Proximity Cards
To Enter Range Road	To Exit Range Road
To Enter Main Clubhouse	To Exit Main Clubhouse
If Card Fails To Work	To Get Replacement Card
Additional Information	Range House Access

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