Events and Activities : Shooting sports training meeting set for Jan. 21

4-H Safety Education and Shooting Sports will be having an organizational meeting at the Linn County Extension and Outreach office, 383 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 21, 2015 at 6:30 PM. This meeting is open to all adults interested in helping with 4-H Shooting Sports by becoming volunteers trained in 4-H Youth Development and Shooting Sports.

4-H Safety and Education in Shooting Sports (SESS) uses skills and disciplines of shooting to assist young people and their leaders in obtaining knowledge and developing life skills. The disciplines include archery, rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader and wildlife skills.

* Learn safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment including sound decision making, self-discipline, and concentration

* Promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship, and ethical behavior

* Encourage understanding of our natural resources and the development of a personal environmental stewardship ethic through participation in shooting, hunting, and related activities

Region 10, counties of Linn, Jones, and Benton are interested in bringing adults together to begin 4-H Shooting Sports clubs within the 4-H programs in their counties. Please contact the Extension offices in Region 10 if you are interested in learning more about 4-H Shooting Sports programs.