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Title: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: venator on July 31, 2010, 11:24:38 PM

Official MOC, Inc Picnic and fund raiser.

FUN FUNF FUN for the whole family!

Where: Hawk Island Ingham County Park-1700 E. Cavanaugh--Lansing, MI
When: Saturday September 11th
Time: 1:00 PM until??

This will be an official MOC, Inc. picnic. In remembrance of 9/11 MOC will be collecting donations for the Fouty Foundation. This foundation is in the State of Michigan and helps Michigan veterans. For more info on this charity go here: http://www.foutyfoundation.com/

MOC representatives will be on hand to answer questions about open carry. Open Carry handouts will be available.

Please bring a dish to share along with your own beverages and table-ware, chairs and anything else to improve your comfort.

Hawk Island is a great park with modern facilities. Parking is free after Labor Day. Fishing, swimming, a play area and more are available. The location is just NW of I-96 and 1-496 off ramp.

Our hope is that being somewhat central (Lansing) to the southern part of the state we will get members and others from both sides of the state together so they can meet and get to know each other.

Park Home page: http://www.ingham.org/pk/HI/himain.htm
Map of Park: http://www.ingham.org/pk/Maps/HI%20Color%20Facilities%20Update.pdf
Bing Map: http://www.bing.com/maps/Default.aspx?encType=1&v=2&ss=ypid.YN434x204788795 &style=r&mkt=en-us&FORM=LLDP

Please post here or PM me if you plan on attending and what you will bring.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: TheQ on August 04, 2010, 12:11:46 AM

"FUN FUNF FUN for the whole family!"

Can I assume this will be a family friendly event?  My fiancee`s 10 year old will be with us that weekend.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: autosurgeon on August 04, 2010, 12:41:44 AM

All of our events are family friendly ;D

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: glock2340 on August 23, 2010, 12:50:24 AM

I will attempt to be there on said day.

What supplies/food do you need?

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: lil_freak_66 on August 23, 2010, 01:25:58 AM

im down for a few 2 liters(wont be enough for a group over half a dozen people,for the day)and a single pack of hot dogs so far....i have no idea what anyone else is bringing

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: Tha Byrdman on August 24, 2010, 10:19:34 PM

i might be there i. want to come to one of these picnics. IM new to this open carrying.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: autosurgeon on September 01, 2010, 02:56:42 PM

Looks like I may be able to attend this ... will know better middle of next week.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: lil_freak_66 on September 02, 2010, 08:53:09 PM

(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/hillikt/9159fdd6.jpg)

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: anetsprungen on September 03, 2010, 08:09:03 AM

I'll be there!  Nice flyer, too.

Thanks Tyler for the Facebook events notification.  I had forgotten about it until I got the message.

I'll work up a shopping list and let Brian know what I will be bringing.


Roy
 8)

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: lil_freak_66 on September 03, 2010, 01:02:15 PM

Me and TheQ are trying to get a few printed out to post at local gun shops,sporting goods stores and OC friendly businesses as well,to increase the amount of people attending.


The founder of the Fouty Foundation says he will do his best to make it there,right now he is on a campaign to raise money to build a memorial entitled "Our Burdens Rest" he will have a 1/16th scale of it with him.
Donations made to the Fouty Foundation will go to making this memorial,As of last night,i was told around $2000.00 is still needed to make it.

(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/hillikt/random/5efe1238.jpg)

(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/hillikt/random/5cebe332.jpg)

(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/hillikt/random/37be4e4a.jpg)

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: RandyK on September 03, 2010, 06:06:40 PM

Tyler, if you end up printing up some fliers try and put the address some were on it.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: lil_freak_66 on September 03, 2010, 07:13:59 PM

We plan to,we also are going to change the logo in the upper right hand corner.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: cabman1 on September 06, 2010, 09:43:49 AM

Just updated the calender of events to reflect who's attending this is happening this Saturday!!!!!!

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: cabman1 on September 06, 2010, 09:52:48 AM

Did anyone send out an invitation to the Mayor Virg Bernero , Chief of Police Teresa Szymansk, the Sheriff Gene L. Wriggelsworth.  Its not to late we still have a week.  If someone that lives or works in the Lansing area could get these invitations out today or tomorrow It would be greatly appreciated!!!!


P.S. The only way It could be done now is by hand delivery!!!!!

I didn't want to wait for someone to do it so i sent out the invitation's lets see if they show up!!!!!!

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: lil_freak_66 on September 06, 2010, 11:39:47 AM

Told the chief of police in person about a month ago,told a county deputy i know and asked him to pass it onto the sheriff as well(whether he did or not,i do not know) ill send an email to the mayor and news outlets today.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: ghostrider on September 06, 2010, 09:07:51 PM

Quote from: lil_freak_66 on September 03, 2010, 01:02:15 PM

Me and TheQ are trying to get a few printed out to post at local gun shops,sporting goods stores and OC friendly businesses as well,to increase the amount of people attending.


The founder of the Fouty Foundation says he will do his best to make it there,right now he is on a campaign to raise money to build a memorial entitled "Our Burdens Rest" he will have a 1/16th scale of it with him.
Donations made to the Fouty Foundation will go to making this memorial,As of last night,i was told around $2000.00 is still needed to make it.

(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/hillikt/random/5efe1238.jpg)

(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/hillikt/random/5cebe332.jpg)

(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/hillikt/random/37be4e4a.jpg)

How about posting them  at places that gun owners don't typically hang out at? Coffee shops. bakeries, Best Buy, etc...). Anywhere you can think of would be great. Getting fellow gun owners on board is all well and fine, but the more non-gun types we reach, the better.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: lil_freak_66 on September 06, 2010, 10:34:56 PM

we'll figure out places.

also looking into the legality of stapling them to power line poles at intersections across the city,it is a very popular place for things to be posted and they always get alot of attention

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: cabman1 on September 07, 2010, 12:45:03 PM

Here is the message from the chief of police
Teresa Szymanski to me
show details 8:33 AM (1 hour ago)
Thank you for the invitation, I will not be able to attend, I will be out of town on the 11th.  Enjoy the day and lets hope you have great weather.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: ghostrider on September 07, 2010, 02:09:40 PM

Quote from: cabman1 on September 07, 2010, 12:45:03 PM

Here is the message from the chief of police
Teresa Szymanski to me
show details 8:33 AM (1 hour ago)
Thank you for the invitation, I will not be able to attend, I will be out of town on the 11th.  Enjoy the day and lets hope you have great weather.

Please email for posterity.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: ghostrider on September 07, 2010, 02:15:18 PM

Quote from: lil_freak_66 on September 06, 2010, 10:34:56 PM

we'll figure out places.

also looking into the legality of stapling them to power line poles at intersections across the city,it is a very popular place for things to be posted and they always get alot of attention

Good, it would be nice to  have people turn out other than "Just us gun nuts ;D ", and maybe the media if the decide to attend.

Think about it. If more and more members of the non-gun owning public learn from such events that the stigma of guns they've been taught and believed all these years is largely unfounded, and therefore sway to our side, think how it will affect those die hard Anti-OC gun owners who are afraid of the general public outrage.

How about fliers at the local library? How about MSU's admin building ;D ? Wouldn't it be cool if someone had to run to Sam's Club to pick up more supplies due to an overflowing turnout?

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: lil_freak_66 on September 07, 2010, 10:00:34 PM

Its really close to the picnic,sorry we didnt even think of fliers until late last week.

Me and TheQ will be meeting up tommorow evening to discuss where to place them,and order some.

Maybe even try and go out friday night and pass them out downtown when the clubs and bars are open,college people love to get politically involved and gossip with they're friends.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: Tha Byrdman on September 09, 2010, 09:15:35 PM

Ill be there...Ill bring potato salad...

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: anetsprungen on September 09, 2010, 10:53:00 PM

Quote from: venator on July 31, 2010, 11:24:38 PM

Please post here or PM me if you plan on attending and what you will bring.

I'll be bringing:

Beans & Franks, as in Bush's Baked Beans (2 styles in 7.5 lb cans each) and Armor Vienna Sausages.  No heat, ready-to-eat.
Plus a bottle of Lea & Perrin's Worcestershire Sauce and a big jar of pickled sliced jalapeno pieces to spice things up a bit.
And some extra paper plates and plastic dinnerware.

Oh yes, also a party platter of cold-cuts & sliced cheese.  It is not very big but I couldn't resist!

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: autosurgeon on September 10, 2010, 07:02:38 AM

I will be bringing plates... BC I have a bunch left from another event ;D

And frozen burgers and buns... also condiments.

I will also bring banners, trifolds, keychains, pens, membership forms, and temp membership cards.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: TheQ on September 11, 2010, 01:35:37 PM

Due to rain and no open pravillon we've moved to Burchfield County Park.

881 Grovenburg Road
Holt‎ MI
United States

Near Harper and Grovenburg

If you need help finding the Venue call Venator at 517.242.9086.

Title: Re: Lansing area Picnic--Saturday Sept. 11th
Post by: lil_freak_66 on September 12, 2010, 02:53:59 PM

Most of the pics i took were blurry(its an auto focus)
but heres the pics which are viewable.

TheQ and CarlottaValdez
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/hillikt/guns%20and%20open%20carry/48767829.jpg)

the rear of many people's head.
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/hillikt/guns%20and%20open%20carry/cb29f905.jpg)

Gordy Dibler,Founder of The Fouty Foundation.
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/hillikt/guns%20and%20open%20carry/789adabe.jpg)

Autosurgeon and another guy i dont know.
(http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss104/hillikt/guns%20and%20open%20carry/0aa8f62a.jpg)