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Wildlife Achievement Chapter, Inc. of   The Izaak Walton League of America   Est. 1937

"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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Main House  301-253-2384    Shotgun Range 301-253-4779 

P.O. Box 118, Damascus, Maryland  20872

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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 bail, (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 and 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 are 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 Paul Turska 301-252-7011 for additional information. The skeet house phone number is 301-253-4779.

IWLA - WAC Scholarship Program
The Wildlife Achievement Chapter has initiated an Annual Scholarship Program. We are entering our third year and all hopes are to expand the program in the future. Currently, we are offering a $1,000 scholarship ($500 per semester) to one new student each year. The scholarship is open to a high school senior that attends high school on Montgomery, Howard, Frederick or Carroll County, in Maryland. The scholarship will continue through the students 4 year program. 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.

Rental Hall
We have a large rental hall, with a commercial kitchen, available at great rates for members. 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. Contact chairperson Rob Hallin 301-253-8987 for additional information on renting the grounds or social hall. Leave your name and phone number in his E-Mail.

All events and contacts are listed on Our Complete Chapter Calendar

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Effective January 1, 2008, all new regular memberships are $130.00 a year (this includes your National and State dues). With a regular membership, your spouse, and children (under 21 that live at home with you) are welcome to use our facilities under your membership. Only the applicant, on the regular 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 range access gate 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. All regular membership renewals, beginning with the 2009 renewal, will be $130.00.

Full family memberships, include National and State IWLA Memberships and votes for each member, are $195.00 plus a $60 registration fee and a $10 gate card fee each.

Student Memberships, are $30.00 and there is no registration fee.

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

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.  Effective March 1, 2007, all new members (that submit their applications after 3/1/07) 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.               

Application & Complete Instructions On How To Become A Member
Our new forms can be filled out while they are displayed on the computer and then printed with the data already filled out.

Forms Are in Adobe Acrobat Reader, Download Free

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President: Steve Lefebvre 301-482-1898.

1st. Vice President: Bill Ladd 301-482-1128.Overlooks Committees; House and Grounds, Skeet & Trap, Rifle & Pistol, Developing Major Fund Raisers, our Web Page and Cowboy Action Shoots.

2nd Vice President: Guy Wright 301-253-4604 . Overlooks Committees; Archery, Conservation, Legislation, Recycling, River Clean-Up, Save Our Streams, Hall Rentals, Astronomy Club, Blacksmith Committee and Boy Scouts.

3rd Vice President: Paul Turska 301-252-7011. Overlooks Committees; Youth Activities, Junior Shotgun, Air Gun, Adopt-A-Highway, Christmas Trees, Dinner Programs, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Hunter Safety and NRA Programs.

Recording Secretary: John "Red" Skillings 301-593-8271 Meeting minutes.

Corresponding Secretary: Michelle Chesnut 301-831-0237 Chapter Newsletter. 

Membership Secretary:  Joe Gick 301-774-9399 Membership dues and records.

Treasurer: Chuck Limparis 301-253-0578 Chapter financial officer.

Sergeant At Arms: Rob Hallin 301-253-8987

Parliamentarian: Mac McCollum* 301-854-3707.

Chaplain: John Leaman 301-972-1572.

Directors:  2006/2008 Ken Lefebvre 301-873-1282, , John Walter 301-371-7036,  Jim Piateski* 301-253-4950

Directors:  2007/2009 Chuck Crooks* 301-831-9666,  Pete Doubroff 301-482-2294, Tom Ouellette 301-368-7738,
Greg Talamini 301-846-0627

Immediate Past President  Richard Fried* 301-253-2789

* = A Past President  

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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.

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All events and contacts are listed on Our Complete Chapter Calendar

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.

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. Contact Joe McDaniel 301-895-5801 for additional information. 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 Joe McDaniel at 301-895-5801 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 $80.00. 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 Tom Malarkey 240-246-6941 (Rockville-mornings work best).

BOWLING PIN & PRACTICAL DEFENSE SHOOTS
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 in the Rathskeller for registration, do not go to the range.  See the Chapter Calendar for a list of the monthly shoots. For additional information contact Jesse Lim on 301-540-0860. Bowling Pin Match Rules. Click her for a  Match Application / Score Sheet.

Recent Practical Defense class photos.

All events and contacts are listed on Our Complete Chapter Calendar

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 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This is a great way to help out the chapter. The rifle, pistol and shotgun ranges will be closed until 1:00 pm 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 Ray Logan 301-946-2651or Barry Ephraim for additional information. MEMBERS THAT HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE RANGE ORIENTATION CANNOT USE THE RIFLE AND PISTOLS 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.

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.

All events and contacts are listed on Our Complete Chapter Calendar

VISIBLE RANGE CARD REQUIREMENT FOR ALL IWLA-WAC RANGES
Effective April 1, 2007, 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 10:00 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.

All events and contacts are listed on Our Complete Chapter Calendar

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ELP 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.

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

There has been an increasing number of anti-gun and environmentally unfriendly bills being proposed in the Maryland Legislature  which have an adverse impact on the activities at our chapter and our goals as conservationists.  This is a call for members to join the legislative committee that will coordinate our efforts against these bills including testifying on our behalf at committee hearings in Annapolis.  If you are able to assist in this effort, please contact Steve Lefebvre at 301-482-1898.

VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY

The third annual Veterans Appreciation Day will be held at the Chapter on May 10 from 10:00 to 7:00.  The event will give Military Veterans from WW II to Iraq the opportunity to enjoy the comradeship of fellow veterans and their families in friendly atmosphere filled with:

·       Static displays including military vehicles, equipment, combat gear and gadgets from WW II to the present.

·       WW II reenactment activities including live fire exhibitions and interactive displays. 

·       The opportunity to shoot firearms from WW II through Vietnam to Iraq on the rifle and pistol ranges.  Hearing and eye protection will be provided to all participants.

·       Food and refreshments from coffee, juices, sodas and donuts to hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, cookies and chips.

All displays, reenactments, activities, food and refreshments are provided at no cost to the veterans.

While the materials and supplies for the event have, in large measure, been donated for this year, there is still need for a few more volunteers to man the rifle range and work with the veterans as they enjoy the day’s festivities.  If you are interested in volunteering for a most worthwhile cause, please contact either:

ANNUAL BULL ROAST AND CLUB OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, May 18th,  is our  Annual Bull Roast And Open House from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM -  Bring the family outdoors for a nature trail hike, bee-hive demonstration, outdoor scavenger hunt, clown, games, crafts, demonstrations, food, music & more.  This event is open to the public.  Contact  Stephen L. Lefebvre 301-482-1898.  Tickets for sale at the Skeet and Trap house or any membership meeting. Event Flyer  (All Ranges Will Be Closed At 1:00 PM)


THUNDER VALLEY DAYS 2008
Thunder Valley Days is our clubs biggest fund raiser. It requires a lot of helping hands. All IWLA-WAC volunteers will receive a match Waddie badge and have a lot of fun! Please review the help needed section below and give the chairperson for that part of the match a call or E-mail, offering to help.
Cowboy Shooter Help Needed
Speed Pistol/Derringer/Pocket Pistol Please Contact - Trapdoor Dave 304-876-2484
Speed Shotgun Please Contact - Jingles Jerr 410-833-3430
Cowboy Shotgun Clays (single and 3 person team) Please Contact - Judge RC Colt 301-340-0047.
Speed Rifle Please Contact - Humphrey Hook 703-425-1387.
All Long Range Rifle  Please Contact - Cash Caldwell 301-898-7566.

IWLA-WAC Help Needed
Match set up is on Wednesday, the 20th. at 10:00 AM for most of the day. Contact Chuck Crooks 301-831-9666.
Vendor Set Up Contact Dave Gold 304-876-2484. Wednesday, most of the day and for a couple of hours on Thursday (26th) morning.
Kitchen and Food preparation help for lunch on 26, 27, 28 and a late afternoon BBQ on the 27th. Contact Mac McCollum 301-854-3707.
Parking on the 26tht, 27th and 28th, mostly in the AM between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Visitor parking help need throughout the day on the 27th & 28th. Contact Tom Riley 301-774-7426.
Target swap on the 27th at approximately 4:00 PM for about 1 1/2 hours. Contact Chuck Crooks 301-831-9666.
Shuttle Drivers on the 26th, 27th, 28th. Help needed throughout the day, starting at 10:00 AM on the 26th, 7:00 AM on the 27th and 28th, finished at 5:00 PM.. Contact Rich Fried 301-253-2789.
First Aid Station on 27th & 28th. Contact Chuck Crooks 301-831-9666.
Water Jugs on 26th, 27th & 28th. Set up in AM, get ice and replenish each morning. Contact John Leaman 301-972-1572.
Roaming Safety Officer (for visitors checking for ear and eye protection). Help is need for all day Friday and Saturday. Contact Contact Chuck Crooks 301-831-9666
Match tear down on the 28th. Approximately 3:30 PM for less than 2 hours. Contact Mike Webb "Macho Mike" 703-314-9022 to volunteer.

New Cowboy Shooter Clinics
The date for the next New Cowboy Shooter Clinic, at our IWLA-WAC Chapter, will be Saturday August 30, 2008. Applications are available here.  Class sizes are limited, and seats are on a first come, first serve basis.

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. For additional information contact Chuckaroo 301-831-9666.
 

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

Most gun stores have this available in their store and will provide this service with the purchase.

We now have a chapter member, Jesse Lim, who has been certified by the State of Maryland to perform and certify our members.

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Donate Blood.  The Damascus Lions Club blood drives are all on Mondays from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The location is the Damascus Fire Departments activity hall, 10211 Lewis Dr., Damascus. Appointments not necessary but recommended, Call Charlie Hertel (301) 353-0659 for additional information.
 

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.

We recycle Aluminum, Brass & Copper ONLY, in any form. Please do not leave cans in their cardboard containers. You can drop your donations off at the recycling shed located to the right of the large metal equipment shed.  Contact Michelle Chesnut 301-831-0237 for additional information.

WE DO NOT RECYCLE OIL, ANTIFREEZE, ELECTRONICS, APPLIANCES, BATTERIES OR TIRES.

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CLEAN UP DAY LEADER NEEDED
We need one good person to do the job of being the front man or woman on clean up day at the Green Equipment shed.

This is a one day a month position on the last Sunday of the month taking about 4-5 hours. You will be coordinating volunteer members and showing them where to go and what to do. You will also maintain the volunteer help log for the event. 

For further information contact Tom Riley.  It’s your club and your help is always needed.

To Volunteer for any Chapter Project of work detail, please check the chapter calendar for events and contact information.
Please see the Green Highlighted items on our web calendar.

 

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If you are unable to open the Rathskeller door according to the following instructions, your card may be faulty or your information in our system incorrect. Please contact Tom Riley via e-mail to arrange for it to be tested, if it failed to open the door.

INTRODUCTION
The access control system which was installed at the WAC in January 2001 controls entry to two 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 chapter house portion consists of a computer-controlled latch on the Rathskeller entry door and a single card reader for entry. Exit from the Rathskeller is done in a normal fashion without need for a proximity card. 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
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 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 Membership Secretary will ask for a written request along with a $10 replacement fee. Malfunctioning cards, which are not apparently damaged by their owners, will be replaced for free during the first year following their issue and 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 access control system is programmed to permit entry from thirty minutes before the posted starting time for shooting hours until the posted ending time. Entry is not permitted 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.

- Register yourself and any guests on the range sign-in log as usual.

- 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.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING THE RATHSKELLER
The access control system is programmed to permit chapter house entry from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on weekends. The card reader is located on the wall to the right of the entry door.

- 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.

- Simply release the door and permit it to close normally after entering.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXITING THE RATHSKELLER
The Rathskeller door incorporates 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.

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF PROBLEMS
The barrier gate is an electromechanical device which will fail occasionally and will remain closed in case of a general power outage. Please do not enter the range area if you can't accommodate such a possible delay. The telephone numbers for several WAC officials, who are familiar with access system operation, will be posted at the range sign-in register as points of contact for suspected card or gate system failures. 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 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.

THIS IS YOUR CLUB. PLEASE HELP US TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN IT.

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If you are using a PC or Internet map service 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 at the Citgo station, 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 at the Citgo station, 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 Mullininx 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. 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. 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.
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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 at the Citgo station, 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 call 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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