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Final Shots: Harry Michelson

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We were saddened to learn that Harry Michelson of Bolivar, Ohio, passed away on December 29 at the age of 98. Harry was a Master Referee and was named 2008 NSSA Referee of the Year. He was very devoted to skeet and refereed shoots into his 90s.

Harry was instrumental in the success of St. Joe Valley Conservation Club and has been honored by the club with the Harry Michelson Open Skeet Shoot for the past five years. He was a true American hero, having had a distinguished military career that began during World War II with the Army Air Corps. He retired in 1964 from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He had over 21,000 hours in the air, flew 125 flights during the Berlin Air Lift, was a pilot instructor with C-54 and C-118 aircraft, and was the Director of Aerospace Programs with the USAF Headquarters in Washington, DC. Following his service, Harry was a corporate pilot for McNeil Corporation for 25 years.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Patriot Project at 525 North Main Street, North Canton, Ohio 44720. Our deepest sympathies to Harry’s many friends and family.

Final Shots: Andrew Schusteff

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Andy SchusteffWe are saddened to report the death on November 11 of Andrew “Andy” Schusteff of Northbrook Sports Club. Andy joined Northbrook in 1991 and volunteered tirelessly as a member of the Board of Directors and as Skeet Director. He was also an NSSA Director from Illinois and friend to NSSA, often providing event coverage and other assistance to Clay Target Nation magazine.

Andy had a large and close family of sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was both an attorney and a CPA and was a partner with his brother-in-law in a real estate business. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and many other outdoor activities including skeet shooting. He loved to cook and bake and was especially fond of barbecue. He enjoyed helping host events at Northbrook and ensuring that everyone had a good time and ate well, and hospitality was a hallmark of his personality.

Andy’s contributions to NSSA and the sport of skeet will be irreplaceable, and his friendship will be missed.

A memorial service was held on November 12. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to your favorite charity.

 

 

NSSA-NSCA Warns of Phishing Scam

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We have learned that some of our members have received an email that claims to be from NSSA-NSCA but is not. It claims to be soliciting financial support from our members for a GoFundMe account named “Support Anderson Recovery.” This is a scam, apparently a phishing attempt to collect your financial information. The email shows an NSSA logo, and the “from” email address appears to be ours — but it is not. Last year, a similar phishing email (right) used the same photo and a different name and story. Other organizations have also been targeted, using the same photo. Here is what you should know:

  • This email is not from NSSA or NSCA or in any way connected to us.
  • While we have occasionally included mentions of requests for financial support in our Target Talk newsletter, that is the only way you will see that type of request in an email from us. We do not send out independent GoFundMe emails or anything similar supporting a specific cause.
  • If you received this email, do not click on any link. Report it as spam if your email provider gives you this option, then delete it.
  • If you ever receive an email that appears to be from us that you find questionable, do not click on any link. Instead, forward it to skerr@nssa-nsca.com to inquire if NSSA-NSCA sent it.

World Shoot Class Winners to Receive Commemorative Guns

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The 2018 World Skeet Championships will again offer a popular award for all class champions in the 12 Gauge, 20 Gauge, 28 Gauge, .410 Bore, and Doubles events. Each champion will receive a custom-engraved 2018 World Skeet Championships commemorative shotgun as part of the awards package.

A commemorative Remington 1100 with select, high-gloss wood, deep bluing, a gold-plated trigger and World Shoot logo engraving will be awarded to each of the 31 class winners. The matching gauge or bore of the gun will coincide with the event for which it is won. For example, the 12 gauge E class champion will be awarded a 12 gauge gun.

The gun award presents an exciting opportunity for shooters of all levels to win a classic shotgun at a world-class event. This will be the third year for the popular class award.

If you haven’t yet registered for the 2016 World Skeet Championships, sign up today.

CDR Cotton Talbott Passes

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We’re saddened to report that NSSA Hall of Fame and Armed Forces Hall of Fame inductee CDR Merrill Lee “Cotton” Talbott, USN Ret., passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the age of 87.

CDR Talbott was inducted into the NSSA Hall of Fame in 2014 as the Ray Boller Award recipient. He proposed the founding of the Armed Forces Skeet Association and served as one of its first officers. In addition, Cotton served on several of the AFSA officer leadership boards and committees, was inducted into the AFSA Hall of Fame in 1991, and in 2014 earned the Pletcher Award for his service to the association and skeet shooting. In 2011, Cotton was selected as one of AFSA’s Directors Emeritus and continued to provide guidance and mentorship until his passing. Although Cotton didn’t compete in many of the most recent championships, he was always in attendance and willingly offered his advice to those who sought it. 

Services at St. Timothy United Methodist Church are pending. You can view his full obituary here. NSSA extends its condolences to CDR Talbott’s many friends and family.

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