After a couple of frustrating and costly rounds of having the padlocks cut and being locked out by Range Control (and I must admit to being responsible for one instance), I will attempt to redeem myself by posting the Gate locking instructions here. Please review these procedures and make sure you understand the so that we may avoid any further inconvenience.
(From the 04.22.07 issue of the Richmond Times Dispatch, But certainly appropriate here!):
Fort Lee is reminding the public that military ranges, impact areas and training areas are restricted to authorized personnel only.
Nonauthorized personnel must stay away from danger areas for active ranges, areas known to contain unexploded munitions, also known as “duds,” and comply with range-safety regulations.
The true size and shape of an impact zone and danger areas may change daily, depending upon the training mission and type of weapon being fired.
Entry into any rage, training area or impact zone is prohibited without prior coordination. Also, unexploded ordnance and munitions may be present in areas other than the ranges. Some of the ordnance may be more than 100 years old but can remain dangerous.
If suspected ordnance is found, it should not be touched. Report it immediately to the Fort Lee Provost Marshall Office 24-h our duty desk at 804.734.7400.
A hot topic at this month’s member meeting (which many members chose NOT to attend) was the disturbing trend of declining ACTIVE members. The consensus was that we, as a club, must become pro-active about growing the membership to reverse this trend. It became a focus during the discussion that we should target one of our best, long-term allies - Fort Lee. We have a great inside contact in the form of our newest (actually an old-timer with MVRCC) member who has stepped up to guide us into the workings of our benefactors planning and decision-making processes, and who’s who.
In the end, I volunteered to be the Chairman of the newly-formed Membership Committee and I’m putting out the call to those of you who concur with the opinion that the membership must grow! I want you! With that goal in mind, I will be setting up some automated mailing lists that will allow us to communicate and share ideas rapidly. The season is upon us and the time is NOW to make this happen.
