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NRA Club University Heads to Orlando, Florida

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA – -(AmmoLand.com)- NRA Clubs & Associations will hold their first NRA Club University of 2010 on March 13 at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando International Airport. Club University is a unique one-day forum for firearm retailers, gun ranges, clubs, or any related group with a desire to improve their shooting sports operation.

“This is our first Club University of 2010 and we’re very excited to hold it in Florida,” said NRA National Clubs & Associations Manager, Elizabeth Bush.

“Anyone interested in learning more about club insurance, membership drives, grant opportunities, or media relations, can spend a few hours with us for all the answers they need.”

Starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, NRA staff and other experts in club operations will address pertinent topics of interest specifically recommended by organization leaders. Topics for discussion will include: marketing, maintaining club membership, range related issues, grants, club insurance, Youth Programs, Competitive Shooting, group breakout session and much more!

This invitation is open to all NRA members, shooting clubs, ranges, non-members and anyone interested in becoming more involved in the shooting sports. Registration is limited. The $35 non-refundable registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, educational materials, and a special presentation by keynote speaker Ron Rosenberg.

Ron Rosenberg is a nationally recognized, award-winning expert on marketing and customer service and a winner of the prestigious “International Marketer of the Year” award at the GKIC International Marketing Summit. He has authored several books and learning systems. Attendees will participate in a highly interactive session where Ron will share his proven strategies for unprecedented growth.

Located at 5828 Hazeltine National Drive in Orlando, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando International Airport is one of the newest hotels in the area with wireless access and complimentary on-site parking.

Register online today at www.nrahq.org/clubs/club_university/registration.asp. For additional information contact NRA Clubs & Associations at (800) NRA-CLUB (672-2582) or e-mail clubs@nrahq.org.

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Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

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Merigold Hunting Club, Mississippi’s Oldest Hunting Charter, Finalizes Construction on Lodge
Investing Time and Money in New Lodge Generates Dividends for Members.

Merigold Hunting Club

MERIGOLD, Miss.--(AmmoLand.com)- After years of planning, working together and looking for ways to enhance the value of a membership, the members of Merigold Hunting Club www.merigoldhuntingclub.com are pleased.

The dynamics of constructing a facility that can achieve each member’s objectives can be challenging. The leadership of Merigold worked in a fashion that utilized the skills of the membership.

“Merigold Hunting Club was built off of the vision of our founding members. We wanted to create another chapter in the lure of our club,” stated Andrew Westerfield, President of Merigold Hunting Club. “By using resources from within our membership, we felt that the experience at Merigold couldn’t be duplicated.”

“The lodge is such a success that we have had guests from all over the country come and stay with us”

Merigold’s lodge is 7,000 square feet, built from cypress, pecan, willow and poplar gathered from the grounds of Merigold Hunting Club. The lodge has three guest suites which each has a full bathroom, kitchen, bar, washer & dryer and sitting area. The lodge is centrally located between a new boat dock, game care center, and the crossroads to multiple hunting locations within the 13,000 acre club. The architects reviewed the needs of the club, reviewed the topography of the land and determined a fitting location. The lodge produces spectacular views of water, woods, cabins and food plots. The Board of Managers didn’t leave any stone uncovered. The lodge is also fully equipped with a full commercial kitchen and outside patio that can accommodate the entire membership, their families and friends.

Since the groundbreaking of the lodge, the 51 members of Merigold have enjoyed the new amenities. “The lodge is such a success that we have had guests from all over the country come and stay with us,” mentioned Westerfield.

The Mississippi Delta lures hunters from all over the world and the supply of premium clubs is dwindling. Merigold Hunting Club values their tradition and plans to continue building off of the natural resources that attracts hunters from all over the world.

Mississippi is known for its rich wildlife and commitment to natural resources. Merigold Hunting Club does not take that for granted. In the upcoming hunting seasons, Merigold, the oldest hunting charter in Mississippi, will continue to take advantage of Mississippi’s treasures.

Merigold Hunting Club, LLC is considered the Father of Mississippi Hunting Clubs dating back to its conception in 1911. Located just outside of Cleveland, Mississippi on over 13,000 acres, Merigold offers a premiere outdoor experience for members and their families. With a strong game and land management philosophy the members of Merigold have developed an exclusive outdoor experience designed specifically for the serious outdoorsman.

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