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Board of TrusTees

Mr. Allan D. CorsPresident

Mr. Frank R. Brownell, IIIVice President

Mr. William A. BachenbergTrustee

Mr. Gerald W. BersettTrustee

The Honorable David O. BoehmTrustee

The Honorable Bill K. BrewsterTrustee

Mr. Ronald CrawfordTrustee

Ms. Sandra S. FromanTrustee

General P.X. Kelley, USMC (Ret.)Trustee

Mr. Wayne R. LaPierre, Jr.Trustee

Mr. James W. Porter IITrustee

Mr. Dennis J. ReeseTrustee

Mr. Ronald L. SchmeitsTrustee

Captain John C. SiglerTrustee

Mr. Wilson H. Phillips Jr.Treasurer

Mr. H. Wayne SheetsExecutive Director

Mrs. Sandy S. ElkinSecretary

Mr. Benjamin R. CaseExecutive Director

Office of Advancement

Mr. John R. WoodsPresident Emeritus

Mission StatementEstablished in 1990, The NRA Foundation, Inc. (“NRA Foundation”) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearms-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. These activities are designed to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports, and to educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological, and artistic context. Funds granted by The NRA Foundation benefit a variety of constituencies throughout the United States, including children, youth, women, individuals with physical disabilities, gun collectors, law enforcement officers, hunters, and competitive shooters.

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About the Cover:US Army Veterans on NRA’s Hunt for HeroesPhoto courtesy of Steve Lewis/Cortez (Colo.) Journal

Guest Editorial David J. Bobb, PH.D., Hillsdale College 3

Cover Story Hunt for Heroes 4

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Friends of NRA Update Eastern Region 18

Central Region 20

Southern Region 23

Mid-West Region 24

Western Region 26

National News Women & the NRA: Why Female Membership Matters 30

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Teenagers and early mornings usually don’t go very well together, so it was a most pleasant surprise that on a bright and early July morning at the NRA National Headquarters I was enthusiastically greeted by a group of some fifty high school students.

As participants in the NRA’s 2008 Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.), a national education program, the high school students—who were from states as far flung as Alabama and Alaska—were brimming with questions and comments about the presentation I gave, “Revolutionary Rights: Why the American Founding Matters Today.” The Constitution, as most American students are taught in their social studies courses, is a “living” document. This is its virtue, the students are told, for if the Constitution is “living” it means that it can be changed according to necessity. There’s no need to worry, young citizens are assured, for in making the Constitution a “living” document we ensure an expansion of rights for all. The spirited students assembled by the NRA had heard all of this before, they told me, but yet—marvelously—they had rejected this politicized view of the Constitution advanced by Progressive ideology. “The Constitution is the guide which I will never abandon,” George Washington wrote in 1795. The actuality that the students, who share Washington’s sentiment and seek to better understand its meaning and how they can grow to defend our liberties, have gathered in the city named after the father of our country, is cause for great encouragement and hope. As James Madison put it, “What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable, than that of Liberty and Learning, each leaning on the other for their mutual and surest support?”

The 2009 Youth Education Summit Program will take place July 6-12 2009. To qualify, all prospective students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. They must also be current sophomores or juniors enrolled in a credited high school or equivalent. Students should also have a clear interest in American Government, History, and Politics, as well as the Second Amendment and shooting sports.

DaviD J. BoBB, Ph.D.Director, Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center, Hillsdale College

The “Living” Constitution...... Understood by Y.E.S. Students

Start planning now for the 2010 Youth Education SummitTo find out more information go to www.friendsornra.org/YES

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Traditions . Quarter 1: 2009

Last year, a $30k Elite Sponsorship package called “Be Someone’s Hero,” was featured during the Nation-al NRA Foundation banquet at the NRA Annual

Meetings. The sponsorship included a 5-day, 6-night fully guided Colorado bull elk hunt with Colorado Hunting Expeditions in Doloros, Colo. Not only would the donor receive an unforgettable hunting experience, but his or her donation would help fund five veterans of the War on Ter-ror to participate in the hunt as well. The inspiration for “Be Someone’s Hero” came last year with a phone call to Bob and Terri Luna, owners of Colo-rado Hunting Expeditions, from a soldier in Iraq looking to book an elk hunt during his leave time. Though elk hunts can be a costly pursuit, the Lunas nevertheless invited the soldier and his friends and family to Colorado for an ex-clusive hunting experience. It was then that Bob contacted NRA Field Representative for Colorado, Marc Steinke, with a particular initiative in mind, an annual hunt for he-roes. It wasn’t long before the Elite Sponsorship package was in the works and several orga-nizations came aboard to help make the hunt an unforgettable experience for the veterans, including the Four Corners Chapter of the Safari Club, the Mesa Verde Elk Ranch, and many donations made during the hunt from surrounding community members in South-west Colorado. When the sponsorship was announced for the 2008 Annual Meetings, interested NRA members, Richard and Laura Hampe from Galesville, Wis. stepped up to the plate. Richard Hampe is an avid second amendment and shooting sports supporter, a volunteer hunter education and bow hunter education instructor, and a frequent Friends of NRA banquet participant. Each year, the Hampes make an effort to attend NRA’s

Annual Meetings to catch up with friends they made while attending the first “Fall in Fairfax” NRA event. Prior to at-tending, the Hampes learned about the unique sponsor-ship package and found it acutely suitable to their fam-ily’s philanthropic foundation, which focuses their goals on supporting veterans with an emphasis on families and youth hunting and shooting educational activities. After considering the sponsorship for several days, the Hampes seized the opportunity and made the single largest donation since their family’s foundation was started in 1999. Basi-cally, Hampe said, they understood the therapeutic value of a hunt and “there isn’t anyone more deserving than our veterans, except maybe their families.” While attending the Annual Meetings NRA Foundation banquet, the Hampes were excited to discover they’d been seated with their first NRA “Fall in Fairfax” friends. While there, Bill Hanlon from Bethel, Conn., excused himself from the table presumably to purchase some raffle tickets. Upon his return, Bill mentioned to Rich that he was going to be his hunting partner.

“I sat back just a bit,” said Rich, “I couldn’t quite figure out what he was talking about, especially since we had not told anyone about our sponsor-ship.” That’s when Bill revealed to Rich that he’d signed up to sponsor a veteran’s hunt. “That was a special moment,” said Rich, “because I knew how much he donated and I real-ized that he did it on the spot.

A typical devoted NRA member.” When the sponsorship was announced to over 1,100 National NRA Foundation banquet attendees, Richard Hampe and Bill Hanlon were instantly greeted with over-whelming applause from the crowd of NRA supporters. With two Elite Sponsorship packages secured, Luna set out to locate deserving individuals in the armed forces to

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accompany the sponsors on the exclusive hunt. Luna contacted Sgt. Ronnie Hatheway of the Wounded Warriors Project in Fort Carson, Colo. Hatheway had just began working with the Warrior Transition Unit, a group of army personnel who work to provide wounded soldiers, particularly those suffering from post-traumatic stress dis-order and other traumatic brain injuries, with the resources and support they need. He secured a small group of eleven soldiers who worked in the unit to take part in the hunt. Many of the men have served one or more tours of duty in Iraq and have suffered from the same illnesses they work day in and day out to heal. The hunt not only gave the sol-diers a once in a lifetime hunting experience but it also provided them with a unique op-portunity to step away from the stressful issues they face daily and relax. After two months of planning and a six-plus hour drive from Fort Carson to Colorado Hunting Expeditions, the men were geared up and ready to begin their hunting experience. Attendees, including donor Richard Hampe, were warmly welcomed; the Lunas provided attendees with free lodging, guides, elk tags and Terri Luna’s delicious home-style meals. “From the moment we entered the ranch, to the final handshakes and hugs, I was treated with the kind of kinship only found in fami-lies,” said MSG Thomas Inslee. The NRA also provided a new Weatherby rifle to be raf-fled off amongst the soldiers attending. But the men didn’t leave it up to chance, instead they agreed to give the rifle to SFC Steven Wilson, who had never been elk hunting before and didn’t currently own a rifle. Thursday, Wilson and SFC S. Joe Koch II got the first chance to hunt elk while the others hunted on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. “The hunting was phenomenal, ex-tremely large herds of elk were available, some having very nice bulls running in them,” said SFC Joe Koch II. “The perseverance all of the guides displayed were as if they were hunting for themselves, proven by one of the guides, Steve Holt, who tracked a friend’s elk for six hours in the snow to ensure he had a successful hunt.” “Be Someone’s Hero” was 1st Lt. Marshall Brink’s first hunt. With an elk in sight, Brink fired and made contact with the elk but she continued to follow the herd wounded. Brink’s rifle, only a year old, broke and he was unable to get off another shot. But Brink’s guide, Holt, was determined to see that Brink got his cow. The two continued to track the elk’s blood trail for more than six hours, at which Brink was able to permanently secure the cow. “The snow was deep and the wind was blowing, but nobody complained,” said Steinke, “The trip went incred-ibly well. The weather was great. The soldiers were in good shape. The guides knew their stuff.”

The real story goes beyond elk hunting though. “From the minute we arrived at the door steps of the lodge, we all knew that this would be an experience of a lifetime,” said 1st Sgt. Jason Lovett. “I have gained new friends and further appreciation for the total support people show the military.” The Lunas, Steinke, Hampe and other individuals pres-ent, stressed the deep gratitude and appreciation they felt for the soldiers who attended. Each valued the friendships,

the lessons, and the memories they gained and will cherish for a lifetime. “It was truly a blessing to meet everyone and be a part of this experience,” said 1st Lt. Brian Morgan. “I will cherish these memories the rest of my life.” “Everyone of the soldiers has a story to tell,” said Luna. “The morale and determination of these men hunting in freezing temperatures and the thrill on their faces is beyond words.” A particularly special moment for all was the award cer-emony, where each person and group took the time to say thank you to one another. “The overall experience was touching,” said Hampe. “The guys appreciated what we had done for them and we certainly appreciate what they do for us. When the guys started handing out their recognitions to the Lunas and ourselves, I choked up a bit because I’ve never been thanked so much by so many that I should be thanking. Great guys, great hunt, great time.” “Be Someone’s Hero” Elite Sponsorship package will be offered at the 2009 Annual Meetings as well. “My goal,” said Steinke, “is to host 100 vets in 1 year. All it takes is a little money and someone who truly believes in our free-dom, gun rights, the NRA and our men and women who fight so that we may continue to have prosperity in our beloved USA.”

Soldiers from Fort Carson who took part in the special hunt gather with NRA Field Representative Marc Steinke, Colorado Hunting Expeditions’ Bob and Teri Luna and Elite Sponsors Rich and Laura Hampe

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National NRA Foundation Banquet

Sponsored by LifeLock and Midway USAPhoenix Convention Center

Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m.

Sportsmen’s AuctionSponsored by Midway USA

Phoenix Convention CenterFriday, May 15 at 9:30 a.m.

A highlight of the NRA ANNuAl MeetiNgs is The NRA Foundation Auctions, where attendees can bid on many unique items. Custom firearms, exotic hunts from around the globe, collector-quality knives, wildlife paintings and other distinctive merchandise are up for bid in the exclusive live auction collection. In addition, silent auction tables, games and raffles will be available to entice the crowd. Last year’s auctions rose over $215,000 and the 2009 auctions will showcase more than $200,000 in firearms, hunts and other merchandise. The dollars raised in Phoenix will go directly to the country’s leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports, The NRA Foundation, and support community programs such as local clubs, law enforcement agencies, youth organizations, hunting and conservation groups, teachers, school children and civic associations. For more details on auction items, tickets or sponsor information, visit www.nraam.org or call (800) 672-3888, ext.1369. Seating is limited, so advance purchase of tickets is highly recommended. →→

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Make sure to arrive at the 138th NRA Annual Meetings early, because the National NRA Foundation Banquet will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Special games and raffles will open the event while allowing attendees to look over several silent auction tables. The event will continue with a great dinner leading into the highly anticipated live auction. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on high quality donations featuring custom firearms, paintings, merchandise and more. here’s a sneak peek of items that will be available at the 2009 Annual Meetings…

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1950 NRA Chevy tRuCk

NRA 1950 ChevRolet tRuCkhot Rods by huber

www.hotrodsbyhuber.comChevy Pickup Trucks are known for their “like a rock” durability, solid manufacturing and high performance. It was the 1950 Chevy pickup, with its classic design and well rounded body, that led the way to the advanced design era for pickup trucks. It remains as one of the most respected American-made pickup trucks today and now, one has been fully restored and upgraded exclusively for the NRA Annual Meetings. Recent updates include the truck being shaved, smoothed and lowered with disc breaks, and a LS1 Corvette/Camaro engine installed. The truck will have a deep black basecoat with clear coat paint, and a custom interior and exhaust with modern handling. Donor valuation: $40,000

S&W Model 629 .44 MAg RevolveRMag-na-port

www.magnaport.comMag-na-port develops porting designs to reduce recoil and muzzle lift for all types of shooters. The process is accomplished with Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), a surgically precise method of removing metal. This is a custom Smith & Wesson Model 629 .44 Mag that includes an inverted muzzle crowne with dual trapezoidal porting and a velvet hone finish. The ejector rod shroud, hammer, trigger guard and rib have been skeletonized, and the trigger and hammer have been polished. Finally, the barrel has been etched “2009 NRA Convention.”Donor valuation $1,700

FRieNdS oF NRA RugeR 10/22grand Masters llC

www.powercustom.comThis custom Friends of NRA 10/22 features a titanium Grand Master action kit, adjustable sear, hammer and trigger kit, titanium auto

bolt release and magazine release, target scope base, and custom heavy stainless target barrel with the Friends of NRA logo engraved on barrel. Receiver has been engraved “No.1 NRA 2009.” Also includes a Millett BK 4x12 scope and a 40mm objective with side focus.Donor valuation: $1,200

ChAiNSAW CARved Boot BeNChtroy’s Carving shop

www.troycarves.comThis original, full wood bench with cowboy boots and a revolver image in the seat was carved by chainsaw master, Troy Shankles specifically for The NRA Foundation Annual Meetings events. This carved wood bench is the perfect way to fill that space in the back yard and will instantly draw attention to its artistic style and design.Donor valuation: $1,000

d-dAy M1 gARANdspringfield Armory

www.springfield-armory.comTo pay proper tribute to those who changed the path of history in the year 1944, Springfield Armory has produced a limited edition of 1,944 of the memorial M1 Garands. Chambered in .30-

’06, The M1 Garand comes in a custom-crafted, military-style, wooden crate along with a limited edition lithograph print autographed by the artist with matching serial number to the D-Day Garand. It depicts the Battle of Normandy and a replica of the inspirational “Order of the Day” that General Eisenhower distributed to every soldier who fought in this historic battle.

This rifle exhibits all of the authentic details and workmanship of the original 1944 M1 Garand and includes a certificate of authenticity. Engraved into the left side of the stock are the words of the Allied Supreme Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower. A graphic rendering of the storming of Normandy adorns the right side. All of the above makes this rifle not just a collector’s item, but a piece of history.Donor valuation: $1,490

iNteRCeptoR RiFle With phoeNix 2009 logolauer Custom Weaponry

www.lauerweaponry.comThe LCW15 rifle is one of several models in the

“Critical Incident Responder” lineup. It features a lightweight frame and buttstock, yet boasts a 16” ported bull barrel for unmatched accuracy and quick follow-up shots. LCW squared the barrel in the upper receiver and trued the bolts to the

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barrel extension. As with all LCW15 long-range rifles, this model is test fired and

“accurized.” This custom AR-15 has a DuraCoat finish and features the official 2009 Phoenix NRA Annual Meetings logo on the receiver.Donor valuation: $1,800

extReMe tACtiCAl – AlASkAN huNteRtemplar Consulting

www.templarconsultingllc.comTemplar Consulting’s custom shop “Extreme Tactical - Alaskan Hunter” Sarah Palin Tribute is driven by Beowulf, with accuracy by Satern, and comes equipped with co-witness sights and Eotech optics. This rifle, done in an Alaskan Camo pattern, comes with matching magazines, a 16” barrel, 100 rounds of ammo and hard case. Only two rifles will be made, one of which will be presented to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Donor valuation: $17,600

SupeRMAtiC tRophy Model 22 lRhigh standard

www.highstandard.comThe Supermatic Trophy Series is a beautiful example of American craftsmanship. The Trophy pistol features attractive gold-plated components; the trigger, safety, slide stop and magazine catch. The adjustable trigger pull is set to approximately 2.25 lbs. at the factory and the fully adjustable sight is securely mounted to a bracket on the frame. Barrel weights are available to help you customize it to your own shooting style. Mount your favorite optics using the High Standard Universal Mount on the drilled and tapped barrel. Checkered deluxe grips and bright blue finish complete the pistol, making it a real

“Trophy” for your collection as well as meeting your shooting needs!Donor valuation: $800

CZ WoodCoCk deluxe CuStoM gRAde o/u 20gAguns and leather

www.gunsandleather.comThe top of the line Woodcock from CZ is more than just a game gun; it is a work of art, but art with a function. The Woodcock comes standard with a single selective trigger and an auto extractor. The Woodcock‘s sculptured frame incorporates a side plate, resembling a true side lock, embellished with hand engraving and finished with color casehardening. The Woodcock Deluxe Custom grade O/U is case-hardened in 20GA with a 28"

barrel, five choke tubes and comes in hand-picked fancy turkish/circassian walnut.Donor valuation: $2,309

5-dAy AdvANCed FiReARM tRAiNiNg SChooltactical Response

www.tacticalresponse.comTactical Response was initially established in a gravel pit in 1996 with the sole purpose of providing the best tactical training possible. Today, Tactical Response has instructors from all walks of life: military, private citizens, police, PSD contractors, computer professionals and even a high-school principal. Courses to choose from cover self-defense training, home protection, fighting pistol, shotgun or rifle, SWAT, sniper, high-risk civilian training and more. This is a five-day package that includes airfare, lodging, transportation to/from airport and firearms for training. All pre-requisites listed on the Tactical Response website must be met.Donor valuation: $3,075

pANtheR™ lR-308 With eNgRAved FRieNdS logoDPMs

www.dpmsinc.comThe LR-308 is a rifle to be reckoned with, so much so that it was named NRA Shooting Illustrated magazine’s Rifle of the Year in 2005. With a 24" stainless bull barrel, 1 in 10 twist, free-floating handguard and a high-ride receiver for easier mounting of optics, the LR-308 has gone toe to toe with bolt-action rifles and delivered comparable accuracy, with higher magazine capacity and rate of fire. The conventional thought that “only a bolt-action could be considered a precision rifle” has been in contention ever since. Comes specially engraved with the Friends of NRA logo and ships with two 19-round magazines.Donor valuation: $1,189

lARge MooSe ANtleR pAiNtiNgAntler Art of the Plains

www.antlerartoftheplains.comThis original, one-of-a-kind painting is done moose antler (18”H x 30”W) that is is perfect as a table top piece or on a fireplace mantle. Larry Glaze’s antler artwork has been featured by several non-profit organizations. including The

NRA Foundation, for the past three years. His pieces have received many accolades and have been included in national publications. Antler Art of the Plains can be seen at booth #1705.Donor valuation: $2,500

goldeN Boy deluxe eNgRAved .22 MAghenry Repeating Arms

www.henryrepeating.comThe Henry Golden Boy Deluxe .22 Mag features intricate swirling patterns that are deeply etched into all surfaces of the Henry Golden Boy’s glowing receiver. They complement the rich, warm tones of the American select fancy walnut stock and forearm. The visual effect is tasteful, distinctive and can only be described as emanating the refined elegance of an era gone by. An oval shape on both sides of the receiver has been left blank so you may have your Golden Boy Deluxe personally inscribed as you wish.Donor valuation: $1,577

pRoteCtoRfort knox

www.ftknox.comFBI crime statistics reveal that one in four homes will be burglarized in the next five years. Let the Protector from Fort Knox prevent you from becoming just another statistic. This safe features a 14-gun capacity, beige carpeted interior, an electronic lock, NRA logo, gold trim and can withstand a 1,680-degree fire. UL security listed and fire certified. Weighs 850 lbs.Donor valuation: $3,300

CRyStAlliNe potteRyPhil Morgan Pottery

www.philmorganpottery.orgWorld Master Potter Phil Morgan creates his famous crystalline glazed pottery using an ancient and rare porcelain glazing technique. His pieces have been featured in national publications, presidential collections and museums around the world, and Phil has appeared on ABC TV’s “Good Morning America.”Donor valuation: $800

lAdieS’ Rolex WAtChJonathan isaacsThis ladies’ Model 1400 14kt gold Rolex watch is 6.5" in length with a cushion-shaped head integrated to a flex-mesh bracelet with flip clasp. The dial is yellow with bark design and black hour markers. On the outer bezel is a white accent with 24 .03ct. round, full-cut

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diamonds. Total estimated weight is .75ct, with average Clarity at SI-1 and Color H. Movement is Rolex 17 jewel, manual wind.Donor valuation: $5,500

Model 10 BAS-k savage Arms

www.savagearms.comSavage rolled out a new modular sniper system in 2009 that elevated the top of the line in law enforcement for the company known for producing the most accurate factory rifles available. The Model 10 BAS-K is based on the proven Model 110 action, built on a modular aluminum chassis that features the same three-dimensional bedding system included in the company’s new AccuStock. This system accepts most standard AR-style buttstocks and pistol grips, allowing the user to customize their bolt rifle to resemble their autoloader. The BAS-K comes with an M4-style buttstock with adjustable checkpiece, AccuTrigger, 10-round detachable magazine, 24" free-floating, fluted heavy barrel, proprietary Savage muzzle brake, and an oversized bolt handle.Donor valuation: $1,852

4510tkR-3SS “the Judge”taurus

www.taurususa.comThe Taurus Judge® is named for the number of judges who carry it in the courtroom for their protection. In a stainless steel finish with a 3” barrel and capable of chambering both .410 2-1/2” shotshell and .45 Colt ammunition, this amazing combo gun is ideal for short or long distances. The rifling has been finely tuned to spread the shot pattern at close quarters or to guide the .45 cal. bullet to the target. Fully customized with fixed rear sights, fiber optic front sights and Taurus Ribber Grips®, the Taurus Judge® is one decision-maker that lays down the law. Donor valuation: $599

goRiuNovCentury Arms

www.centuryarms.comCentury Arms presents the semi-automatic version of the famous belt-fed Soviet Goriunov. Chambered in 7.62x54R, this impressive firearm package comes with a folding carriage with spoked wheels and three-round reloadable ammunition belts and belt cans. The original Goriunov was developed in WWII as a replacement

for the Maxim and saw service throughout the communist world. Pull the charging handle and squeeze the spade grips for one of the most awesome experiences you will ever have at the range! Century Arms can be seen at booth 2855.Donor valuation: $6,000

1911dttaurus

www.taurususa.comDestined to become the standard that all 1911 pistols are compared against, the Taurus 1911DT offers you the most accurate and feature-laden model on the market today. Starting with our own hammer-forged not cast ordnance-grade, steel frames, slides and barrels, we machine each and every part to tolerance levels that surpass even today’s industry standards. The 1911DT comes in a blued finish with checkered black grips and a 5" barrel. The slide, barrel and frame also come marked with matching serial numbers. Available in the powerful .45 ACP, this aggressive, rock-solid firearm is ready to go right out of the box.Donor valuation: $795

RARiS .223 M4 With NRA SeAl Rasmussen Arms

www.rasmussenarms.comRasmussen Arms, manufacturers of custom AR-15 rifles, has created the ultimate NRA firearm. This special, one-of-a-kind Raris M-4 configuration in .223 is highly customizable and includes a lower receiver that is 100% CNC machined from billet aluminum, a flat-top upper including a removable carry handle with A2 adjustable sights, an M4 collapsible buttstock, 30-round magazine, grip and hand guards, and comes in black with the NRA seal on the receiver. If you are looking for the gun of your dreams, look no further than Rasmussen Arms.Donor valuation: $895

vANguARd .338 WiN. MAg.Weatherby

www.weatherby.comThere’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of a Weatherby rifle or shotgun that is truly, uniquely your very own. When designing

a firearm to your exact specifications, the Weatherby Custom Shop is ready to build the firearm of your dreams. The Weatherby Custom Shop has created this Vanguard .338 Win. Mag. for The NRA Foundation Auctions. This amazing firearm features a matte blue-barreled action with iron sights, a hand-laminated, raised-comb, Monte Carlo composite stock with pillar bedding and comes in custom fiberguard black with gray web.Donor valuation: $1,004

AgeNt pAtRol RiFleexecutive Protection bureau

www.epbsecurity.comEPB Security, Inc. is a licensed contract security company and training facility that specializes in customizing equipment used by today’s law enforcement and military professionals. EPB also provides personal security detail services to the civilian marketplace. Their security personnel and instructors have worked in several theaters in the United States and around the world. EPB presents this custom Agent Patrol Rifle that is built to military M-4 specs in a semi-auto version. It has a 16" chrome-lined barrel configuration and will handle 5.56 and .223 Rem. Donor valuation: $1,500

toMMy guN guitARJohnson guitars

www.johnsonguitarsusa.comJohnson Guitars has created an amazing musical instrument in the Tommy Gun Guitar. The Thompson submachine gun became infamous during the Prohibition era and was a common sight of the time, being used by both law enforcement officers and criminals. The Thompson was also known as the “Tommy Gun”, the “Trench Broom”, the

“Chicago Piano”, the “Chicago Typewriter”, and the “Chopper.” Made from solid American mahogany, the body of the guitar has been carved and contoured on the back and sides for comfort. The guitar features an Ebony fingerboard, adjustable truss rod, 3-position pick-up selector switch, adjustable bridge, individual volume and tone controls, and six Schaller® in-line tuners. Handcrafted in the U.S.A.

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Model 97freedom Arms

www.freedomarms.comFreedom Arms introduces their new Model 97 with adjustable sights and a 10” barrel. This unique revolver is chambered in the new high-performance 224-32 FA cartridge, a proprietary cartridge of Freedom Arms, which utilizes the .327 Federal case. By creating this firearm, Freedom Arms was able to reach its goal in designing a high-performance .22 centerfire cartridge that would work in a revolver.Donor valuation: $1,840

NRA M&p15pCsmith & Wesson

www.smith-wesson.comChambered in the popular .223 Rem. and 5.56 NATO rounds, the Smith and Wesson M&P15PC Rifle makes a great addition to any firearm enthusiast’s collection. Equipped with an A2 stock, a two-stage match trigger, the Smith & Wesson M&P Rifle is incredibly accurate and comfortable to shoot. Featuring a flat-top upper receiver for the easy mounting of advanced optics, the Smith & Wesson M&P Rifle is an overly impressive representation of the classic AR-15 Rifle. Also includes a 2-stage match 4-1/2 lb. pull trigger, black Hogue® pistol grip and a stainless steel 20” barrel.$1,880

RugeR BiSley huNteR.44 MAg.Mag-na-port

www.magnaport.comMag-na-port develops porting designs to reduce recoil and muzzle lift for all types of shooters. The process is accomplished with Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), a surgically precise method of removing metal. This is a Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter .44 Mag. that includes barrel shortening to 6”, a recrowned muzzle with inverted muzzle crown, velvet hone finish, non-glare matte finish, a polished and jeweled trigger, and hammer pinstriping.

Finally, the barrel has been etched “2009 National Rifle Convention.”$1,100

7-dAy South AFRiCAN huNt FoR tWoNb safaris

www.nbsafaris.co.zaThis seven-day, South African plains game hunt for two includes services of a licensed professional, a hunting vehicle, airport transfers, serviced accommodations, all meals and drinks, and skinning and field preparation of trophies. The hunt can be taken through 2010 and can be upgraded to Big Five according to NB Safaris’ price list. $625 in trophy fees per hunter included. Hunt arrival and departure through Johannesburg airport. Airfare not included.Donor valuation: $7,270

12-dAy AFRiCAN SpiRAl hoRN huNtJannie otto safaris

www.jannieotto.comHunt in beautiful Africa on this seven-day credit toward a 12-day spiral horn hunt, located in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo provinces of South Africa. You and another hunter will be sharing the greater kudu, Cape kudu, Cape bushbuck and Limpopo bushbuck, four magnificent African spiral horn species. The package includes accommodations in private chalets for two hunters and two non-hunters, and the service of professional hunters, trackers, skinners and camp staff. Meals, soft drinks, daily laundry, one hunting vehicle and ground transport during the safari are also included. The hunt is valid for 2009 or 2010 and can be upgraded to include extra days, species, hunters or a photographic safari. Taxidermy processes, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, transport to and from Johannesburg airport, and taxes not included. Airfare not included.value: $17,350

ReMiNgtoN Model 7615 CAMo huNteRAcusport

www.acusport.comThe Remington 7615 Camo Hunter .223 pump action comes with a 22” barrel and features a synthetic stock that is fully covered in Mossy Oak® Brush® Camo. The Camo Hunter also features a velocity-boosting 22” barrel with rifle sights, and is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Donor valuation: $1,009

10-dAy South AFRiCAN huNt FoR tWoout of Africa safaris

www.outofafricasafaris.comTwo hunters will experience the renowned South African plains for this 10-day hunt. The hunt includes trophy fees for two impala, two warthog and two common duiker. You will stay in an African-style hut with electricity, and have the full-time service of a professional hunter and trained staff of trackers and skinners. This will truly be an unforgettable experience. The hunt can be taken through 2010 and hunting season is February through November. The hunt can be upgraded according to Out of Africa’s price list and additional hunters cost $450/day. Field prep and trophy fees not included. Airfare not included.Donor valuation: $12,000

“BeSt oF the WeSt” SeRieS loNg RANge huNteRgunwerks

www.gunwerks.comThis amazing “Best of the West” series Long Range Hunter is your complete shooting system. From barrel break-in and turret setup, to factory ammo and shipping case, this firearm is complete and ready to shoot for your next hunting adventure. From zero to 1,000 yards, just dial your turret to the proper range and hold on. No more guessing because every aspect of the shooting system has been redesigned and refined to provide the

The 4th Annual Sportsmen’s Auction will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2009. A social hour will kick off the morning allowing attendees time to peruse the silent auction tables. The event will continue with the highly-anticipated live auction allowing the participating sportsmen an opportunity to bid on high-quality donations featuring custom hunting rifles and hunts from all over the world, among other exciting auction items. here’s a sneak peek of items that will be available at the 2009 Annual Meetings…

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ultimate product in both form and function. In addition to the advanced compensation technology, the overall weight and balance of the system are the key elements to making precision long-range shots. The firearm also includes Huskemaw Optics 5-20 LR with custom BDC turrets for 2,000 and 7,000 feet, a premium Jewell target grade trigger, stainless steel floor plate assembly and an all-weather, double-scoped rifle case, airline approved with wheels for transport.Donor valuation: $6,000

6-dAy 5-Night AlASkAN AdveNtuReAlaska legends Adventure Resort

www.alaskalegends.comThis trip includes six days/five nights of lodging for one person at the impeccable Alaska Legends Lodge, complete with exceptional cuisine and complimentary spirits. Fishing from the privacy of the Lodge’s Kenai River bank and a soak in the hot tub under the midnight sun will be an experience of a lifetime. The trip must be taken during the 2009 season and can be upgraded for additional activities. Additional guests cost $2,855. The package includes transportation to/from airport. Fishing licenses, processing and shipping of fish, and ground transportation are not included. Airfare not included.Donor valuation: $2,855

7-dAy huNt iN NAMiBiAberzicht game lodge

www.bergzicht-hunting.comOne lucky hunter will experience this seven-day guided hunt at Bergzicht Game Lodge located just south of Windhoek, Namibia. This hunt is for Kalahari oryx, red hartebeest or Kalahari springbuck and can be upgraded to include southern greater kudu, blue or black wildebeest, Hartmann zebra, warthog, steenbuck, duiker, blesbuck and eland. Field preparation, license/permit fees and trophy fees are included. The hunting season is February through November and the hunt can be taken in 2010. Additional hunters and non-hunters can be added according to Bergzicht Game Lodge’s price list. Airfare not included.Donor valuation: $4,400

MouNtAiN WAde SAddlesaddle tramps saddlery

www.saddletrampsdubois.comThe Wade tree saddle is a slick fork buckaroo style that is specifically built to be a working

saddle. It has a deep-seat design for maximum comfort enabling it to sit exceptionally low and close to the horse giving the horse better leverage when holding roped livestock. Wade saddles have been popular with working cowboys in the Rocky Mountain region for some time, but recently have exploded as the hot saddle in western riding. This saddle has a 100% sheepskin lining, 3” brass/leather bound stirrups and is finished in natural oak.Donor valuation: $3,000

10-dAy RiFle oR BoW huNt FoR tWo huNteRS iN South AFRiCAAfrika barrel & bow safaris

www.barrelandbow.comAt Afrika Barrel & Bow Safaris you will enjoy the warmth of comfortable hunting camps and lodges that are luxurious with electricity and plumbing, just like home. Accommodations include a stay in a ranch or chalet, guide services, meals, drop off and pick up from airport, tracker and skinner, field prep and laundry services. The hunting season is April through October and field prep, caping and salting, are included. Additional hunters can be added at $425/day each with non-hunters at $200/day. Trophy fees are not included. Airfare not included.Donor valuation: $13,500

40th ANNiveRSARy ShARk SkiN holSteRgalco gunleather

www.usgalco.comOnly 40 of this special, serial-numbered holster will be made to mark Galco Gunleather’s 40th Anniversary. This custom holster is made out of sharkskin and will be fit to the winner’s specifications, including right or left hand and type of firearm, making this a complete personal rig.Donor valuation: $800

oNe-dAy AlligAtoR huNtgettle trophy hunts

941-924-5228One hunter will be geared up on an airboat for a one-day alligator hunt near Okeechobee, FlL The license is included and skinning, meat processing and taxidermy or tanning of the hide are available at additional cost. Airfare and Lodging are not included.Donor valuation: $1,600

elite gold Side-By-Side 20 gA ShotguNsmith & Wesson

www.smith-wesson.comThe Elite Gold™ side-by-side, 20GA shotgun with a 28” barrel features a patent-pending Smith & Wesson designed trigger plate action which enables a gracefully rounded and

sculpted receiver. The shotgun comes with ivory sights, a AAA Grade III Turkish walnut stock in a satin finish and a precise wood-to-metal fit. Hand-fitted, hand-carved, hand-engraved and hand-assembled to exacting detail means this elegant firearm will stay in your family for generations to come, and includes an Heirloom Warranty from Smith & Wesson. The Elite Gold™, a work of art as well as performance.Donor valuation: $2,420

uplANd gAMe BiRd huNt FoR tWo iN South CARoliNAWhite Creek hunting lodge

www.whitecreekhuntinglodge.comTwo hunters and two non-hunters will enjoy this two day upland game bird hunt in beautiful South Carolina. You will have the opportunity to hunt quality quail, pheasant and chukar. “The Creek” offers accommodations with true southern hospitality and is a must-stop during hunting season October 1 through March 20. The hunt can be taken in 2010 and can be upgraded to include extra quail, pheasant and chukar. Additional hunters can be added at $600/person and non-hunters can be added at $75/night. Field prep and trophy prep included. License required. Airfare not included.Donor valuation: $1,580

vANguARd iN SNoW CAMoWeatherby

www.weatherby.comThere’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of a Weatherby rifle or shotgun that is truly, uniquely your very own. When designing a firearm to your exact specifications, the Weatherby Custom Shop is ready to build the firearm of your dreams. The Weatherby Custom Shop has created this Weatherby Vanguard stainless steel-barreled action with iron sights, a hand-laminated, raised-comb, Monte Carlo composite stock with CNC-machined

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aluminum bedded plate and comes in custom Accuguard Snow Camo.Donor valuation: $1,248

WeAtheRBy SAS Field 20gA ShotguNsteve and kathy gomezPrudential California Realty

909-560-6000The versatile Weatherby SAS Field 20GA autoloader will soon become the only shotgun you’ll ever need. Unique dual valve system offers the utmost in versatility and dependability. Comes with a walnut stock, 3 IMC chokes, satin finish and all metalwork is matte black to reduce glare. Also features a 28” barrel, vented top rib to dissipate heat and aid in target acquisition, special shim system, ambidextrous safety, internal dampening system and unique drop out trigger system.Donor valuation: $650

200 SeRieS CAMo SoFACamo furniture

www.camofurniture.comCamo Furniture has teamed up with Mossy Oak Brand Camo in an exclusive licensing agreement to offer you the best in camouflaged furniture. With 20 years of furniture experience, Camo Furniture is able to bring you right into the outdoors with its 200 Series Mossy Oak Camo Oversized Sofa. The sofa is 90”W x 40”D x 36”H and weighs 190 lbs. Camo furniture puts the hunt back in the hunter!Donor valuation: $1,000

3-dAy deeR huNt iN WyoMiNgtrophies Plus outfitters

www.trophiesplusoutfitters.comTake this three day deer hunt in northeast Wyoming with Trophies Plus Outfitters. Conducted on private land used exclusively for hunters, this adventure is not one to be missed. The hunt can be taken through 2010 and includes vehicle transportation, field prep and lodge accommodations. The hunt can be upgraded to include antelope according to Trophies Plus’ price list. Additional hunters cost $3,150/day and non-hunters are $200/day. Airfare not included.Donor valuation: $3,150

AlASkA Big Five FiShiNg tRip FoR oNeMcDougall lodge

www.mcdougalllodge.comWelcome to McDougall Lodge where you

can experience world-class fishing for all five species of Pacific salmon, native rainbow trout and Arctic grayling. Your private Alaskan fishing guide will consistently put you in position to land that trophy fish of a lifetime. 60 + lb. king salmon, 15 + lb. silver salmon, and 8+ lb. rainbow trout are all well within reach on Lake Creek, one of the top rivers in Alaska. Spend five days and six nights in 2009 or 2010 fishing on the Yetna River in Alaska. Fishing season is June 15 through September 15. Additional fishers will cost $2,950 with non-fishers at 50% off. Fish are filleted, shrink-wrapped and frozen for you. Alaska fishing license is required. Accommodations include lodging, meals, rods and reels. Trip does not include airfare to Anchorage, Alaska ,or float plane ($225) from Anchorage to site.Donor valuation: $2,950

FiShiNg/FiReARM pACkAgesmith & WessonPerry Ralston Rods

www.ralstonrods.comThis one-of-a-kind package includes three famous, signed Perry Ralston fishing rods with a Smith & Wesson 500 in a custom teak wood presentation case. This package wouldn’t be complete without a fishing trip for two to Alaska! Fish for silver salmon on this Alaskan jetboat trip in August 2009/2010 on the lower Kuskokwim River. Fish processing and lodging included. Airfare not included. Be prepared to do things that others only read about in books!Donor valuation $5,000

Model xhR (extReMe huNtiNg RiFle) ultRA MAgRemington

www.remington.com For 2009, Remington introduces the new Model 700 Xtreme Hunting Rifle (XHR™), combining cutting-edge technology, performance and looks. At the core of this rifle is the rigid Model 700 receiver, machined from a solid steel bar. This, combined with the famous “three-rings-of-steel” design that completely surrounds the cartridge head, makes the Model 700 one of the strongest and most accurate rifles available. Setting the Model 700 XHR apart is its distinctive, patent-pending triangular contoured barrel. The XHR Ultra Mag features a hammer-forged 26” barrel with a durable black oxide finish. The Remington

synthetic stock is camouflaged in Realtree® AP HD® and utilizes Hogue® rubberized, overmolded grip panels for more positive control in inclement weather. A hinged floorplate magazine, jeweled bolt and sling swivel studs complete the hardware on this hardcore hunting platform. Further enhancing the performance of the Model 700 XHR is the new X-Mark Pro™ adjustable trigger. The advanced design allows for consistent three lb. trigger pulls set directly from the factory. Rugged, dependable performance, leading-edge technology and the innovative look of the Model 700 Xtreme Hunting Rifle give you the advantage. Where you take it is up to you!Donor valuation: $905

MooNey StAlkeR ii huNtiNg kNiFeMooney Custom knives

www.moonblades.com This one-of-a-kind custom drop point hunting knife, The Stalker, was hand-made by award-winning custom knifemaker, Mike Mooney. It is the perfect size for any game or utility task. It features a 4” satin-finished blade of CPM S30V steel and a handle of double-dyed, stabilized maple burl and Axis stag antler. It comes with a leather sheath with ostrich skin overlay, a zippered, padded case and a Certificate of Ownership.Donor valuation $375

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The NRA Heritage Society will hold its annual Lun-cheon & Gala on Thursday May 14, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s event will be hosted

by NRA First Vice President, Ron Schmeits and his wife Ann. The event will be held in conjunction with the 2009 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Phoenix, Arizona. All Heritage Society Members and their guests are invited to attend. The Heritage Society is the NRA’s premier planned giving donor recognition society. With more than 1,500 members, the Heritage Society consists of people who have included the NRA or one of its affiliates in their estate plans. Ambassador members have taken their commitment to a higher level by documenting their gift with the NRA Office of Advancement’s Planned Giving Department. One of the benefits of membership in the NRA Heri-tage Society is invitations to attend exclusive Heritage So-ciety events that take place not only during the NRA An-nual Meetings & Exhibits, but also events that take place throughout the country, during the year. This year’s Luncheon & Gala will be held at the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art, in Phoenix, Arizona. Since its founding by Dwight and Maie Heard in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature. It is rec-ognized internationally for the quality of its collections, educational programming, and festivals. Today, the Heard Museum of Native Cultures and Art is a must-see Arizona landmark -- a place of learn-ing, discovery, and an oppor-tunity to experience Native American traditions. With exhibitions of cultur-al objects, fine art, jewelry, and fashion, the Heard Museum

offers the best in traditional and contemporary American Indian art. Year after year, the museum continues to build upon its commitment to display the finest works from its permanent collection, as well as top-notch traveling exhib-its, to make the exhibitions part of a living institution that embraces diversity. To learn more visit www.heard.org. Heritage Society members and guests will enjoy a guid-ed tour of the museum, followed by a catered reception in the Steele Auditorium, where attendees will also get to enjoy remarks by First Vice President, Ron Schmeits. All new Heritage Society Ambassador Members will be recog-nized at this event. The day will conclude with a captivat-ing Native American dance presentation that is sure to be memorable. Start the 2009 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits off right by immersing yourself and your family in the unique Southwestern culture that Phoenix has to offer. Visit with old friends and make some new ones. If you are unable to join us in Phoenix, save the date for “Fall in Williamsburg,” from October 8 - 10, 2009. This unique opportunity will take place in Williamsburg, Vir-ginia where we will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the NRA Heritage Society. Many exciting events and unique

opportunities are in the works for what is sure to be an unfor-gettable weekend.

For more information on the 2009 Heritage Society Lucheon & Gala, the “Fall in Williams-burg” event, or becoming an Am-bassador Member of the Heritage Society, please contact the Office of Advancement’s Planned Giv-ing Department at 877-NRA-GIVE or [email protected].

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Many changes were made to the sponsor merchandise package, includ-ing a new pricing structure. The Lib-erty level is $250, Heritage is $600 and Freedom is $1,250. Pioneer, Patriot, Kimber and Founding remain the same at $2,500, $5,000, $7,500, and $10,000, respectively. The new spon-sor sculpture is inspired by the Print of the Year featuring cape buffalo. Each sculpture is meticulously cast in fine resins with a bronze patina hand ap-plied, standing at approximately 9 ½ inches long and 7 ½ inches tall and rests on a 1 ½ inch black faux marble base that is engraved with gold letter-ing and finished off with a National Rifle Association medallion. Added to this year’s package are

firearms specially designed for the High Caliber Club, a title reserved for committees who raise $25k or more. Depending on how much a committee raises, they have the op-tion of receiving a custom engraved limited edition firearm to raise money at next year’s banquet. Level 1, which is a committee that raises $25-50k, receives a Colt Commander 1911 Pis-tol. Level 2, raises $50-75k, receives a Browning X-BOLT 325 WSM Medal-lion Rifle. Level 3, raises $75-100k, receives a Browning BLR Lightweight ’81 Rifle. Lastly, Level 4, raises over $100k, receives a custom A. Uberti Special Sporting 1885 High Wall Rifle with original artwork engraved on each gun.

Blue Ridge Knives (BRK) contin-ued its strong support for Friends of NRA by sponsoring the 2009 Preview Meeting. Mill Pond Press, co-spon-sored. Other associated companies included Americap, Brunton, Good Directions, Inc., Dorendorfs, Group Montana, Wild Wings, Boyt Har-ness Company, Custom Art Concepts, Crimson Trace Laser Grips, Loon Lake Decoy Company, Hunter’s Specialties, Visionary Marketing, Inc., Outdoor Marketing Group, and Beeman Preci-sion Airguns.

Bid on Friends of NRA merchandise at an upcoming banquet in your area. Call (800) 672-3888 x1354 for more infor-mation.

Friends of NRA accepts a check from event sponsor Blue Ridge Knives. From left to right, Merchandise Manager Justin Cross, Managing Director of Field Op-erations Kyle Weaver, National Manager of Volunteer Fund-Raising John da Silva, Blue Ridge Knives Representative Bobby Hart and Outdoor Marketing Group

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The 3rd Annual Friends of NRA Merchandise Preview Meeting had another successful year showcasing new

merchandise for event banquets beginning in January 2009. The preview was held during the annual NRA

Field Operations headquarters meetings, which took place the first week of December. The items featured

at the Merchandise Preview are used to raise money at over 1,000 Friends of NRA events across the country.

NRA Field Representatives and the package’s premier vendors throughout the nation, came to Fairfax, VA to view

the merchandise first-hand. The event provides NRA field staff a platform to view and discuss the standard merchandise

package, sponsor merchandise and vendor direct items. The meeting also presents a unique opportunity for NRA Field

Representatives to ask questions of vendors in order to learn more about the products they will ultimately be fundraising

with at their banquets. Additionally, vendors gain valuable insight as to how the NRA Field Representatives plan to utilize

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free period they have participating in the camp’s range pro-gram and proudly showing off their targets to all around. GVRC isn’t your ordinary summer camp. Every year, for one week, GVRC rents a local Boy Scout camp facility in Pike, NY and provides a full camping experience, free of charge, for up to a hundred youths with various handi-capped conditions. The camp is unique in that it is one of the few in the nation that offers a riflery program for disabled youths. All campers ages 12 and up, work one-on-one with camp counselors to learn gun safety, proper gun handling and shooting skills. Modifications are made to accommo-date wheelchairs or any other physical barrier, so that all campers who wish to participate in the program are given the opportunity to do so. And most campers do choose to participate. In fact, for some, it is the highlight of their year. Until recently though, the riflery program needed up-grading. GVRC wanted to purchase newer rifles to replace the older, more well-used ones. With the help and generos-ity of the Letchworth Region Friends of NRA and The NRA Foundation State Fund Committee of New York, the camp was able to do just that. But before grants and before banquets, camp volunteer Janet Green and her husband, Howard, had decided to at-tend a local Friends of NRA informational meeting for the Letchworth Region. It was there the Greens learned that

half the funds raised at each Friends of NRA event went back into state programs; at that point, finding funds to purchase new rifles seemed within reach. Both proud members of the NRA and GVRC camp volunteers for over 18 years, the Greens were excited about the prospect of a new Friends of NRA committee and were in-terested in how it could help improve their com-munity and the camp. By the end of the meeting, Janet Green found herself co-chairing the newly formed committee and helping plan the first ever Letchworth Region Friends of NRA banquet. With the help of other hard-working committee mem-bers and volunteers, the first Letchworth Region Friends of NRA banquet raised over $12,000 for The NRA Founda-tion. Later, Janet and Howard Green’s wish was granted. The NRA Foundation’s New York State Fund Committee allocated $1,380 in grant money for GVRC to purchase eight .22cal single shot rifles for the camp’s program. Janet says GVRC campers couldn’t be happier about the riflery program. As for her husband Howard, who oversees all GVRC riflery program activities and is also an NRA Certified Rifle Instructor and Range Safety Officer, Janet said, “this is the highlight of his year to see the smiles he

gets when a youngster gets his or her first opportunity to shoot, and seeing their excitement the first time they hit the target or pop a balloon.” “Being part of the Friends of NRA com-mittee,” said Janet Green, “allows us to feel the satisfaction of fostering youth shooting in ways that we would never be able to on our own.”

Attend the upcoming Letchworth Region Friends of NRA banquet! Contact NRA Senior Field Representative, Jay Rusnock at (845) 298-7233 or via email at [email protected] for more information.

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Air Rifle Team in Lake Waccamaw, NC. In just a short time, the team has gone from competing on the local lev-el to competing in national level competitions. The rifle team’s coach, retired Lt. Col. Blue, attributes much of the team’s success to the Friends of NRA support and founda-tion grants. Since 2002, The NRA Foun-dation has award-ed over $9k to the East Columbus Air Rifle Team to help purchase most of the equip-ment currently in use — including air rifles, spotter scopes, and off-hand stands. Prior to receiving The NRA Foundation grants, the team lacked the proper equipment need-ed to compete on the national level. In August, the Rifle Team returned from Fort Benning, Ga. after competing in the prestigious Army National Air Rifle Championships. The competition was invitational only and featured ten teams throughout the US handpicked to attend. The East Columbus Team was chosen to attend the competition as a result of finishing first in a statewide competition held last fall. After four grueling days of competition at Fort Benning, the East Columbus “Gator Battalion” Rifle Team finished sixth overall in the nation. In addition, team member Eisar Baza finished fifth overall and team member Gunner Over-gaard finished first overall in the prone position. The Army National Air Rifle Championships wasn’t the Gator Battalion’s first appearance on the national stage though. During the past two years, the team ranked num-ber one in the state of North Carolina and has participated

in the Eastern United States Championship as well as in the National JROTC championships. Additionally, the team qualified for the Junior Olympics last year and team members Eisar Baza and Greg Spaulding qualified the previous year on the individual basis. Team member Gunner Overgaard recently received the Junior Distinguished Badge because of his outstanding perfor-mance on the regional and national levels. The award is

given to shooters who have obtained thirty competition points; Overgaard is the only team member in the state of North Carolina to be awarded the badge. Baza is only a few points shy of earning the badge as well; he hopes to earn the points needed this year, which would make him the second person in the state to be awarded this badge. Because of the generosity and support of The NRA Foundation throughout the years, the East Columbus rifle team has been able to expand their team size and skill level to reach new heights. Now, with the right equipment and the right coach, the team has been able to break through the national barrier and will continue to fight to maintain their status as national level competitors.

Apply for a grant for your organization today. Contact Grants Manager, Sandy Elkin at (703) 267-1131 or via email at [email protected] for more information.

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generation of American sportsmen and sportswomen. On

Saturday, November 8th, blaze-orange was the color of the

day, as twenty-seven exuberant youths signed up for the ex-

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ing, a barbeque lunch prepared by Gratitude Church, and

morning and afternoon quail hunting in the crisp, autumn

fields of Jerry Payne’s Quail Farm and Preserve in Arling-

ton, Tenn. The hunt was financed in part by a generous grant from The NRA Foundation awarded through the Memphis Friends of NRA and also had support from Sportsman’s Warehouse, Classic Arms, Guns and Ammo, and TWRA. Volunteers such as Dave Gabbard of TWRA, hunter safety instructor Gene Smith, and Cody Fields and Terry Merrit from Sportsman’s Warehouse joined the chapter members in preparing for the hunt. After the safety class held by

Gene Smith, all the youths claimed a prize from the spread of hunting-related gifts that were placed on a large tarpau-lin, while the bird dogs—among them Brittany Spaniels, German Shorthaired Pointers, and English Setters—waited patiently for the main event. But first, there was a “warm up” at the clay pigeon target site where the youths received shooting instruction and further advice on safety. After the shooting was over, huntsman Russ Cherry went over the rules and safety protocol that would have to be followed for a successful and enjoyable day afield. Finally, the youths were divided into seven groups and escorted to an assigned field. Each group had a dog, a dog handler, and a safety monitor that in turn counseled and positioned each youth in a strategic manner at each point to insure the following gallery of other youthful hunters and their parents and guests were secure. Most who revere the sportsmanship of quail hunting advocate that there is no more tense and exciting moment of anticipation than stepping into the cover waiting for the flush of a hidden, crouching quail before the timeless, statuesque point of a bird dog. Likewise, the natural jolt of adrenaline that fol-lows the exploding flush and the furious flapping of wings as one endeavors to lock in on the fleeing, flying blur of feathers to fire a shot is a moment unlike any other. No matter whether one is seven or seventy, that experience nev-er grows old; and memories of such remarkable moments linger for a lifetime.


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The Paralyzed Veterans of America is a service or-ganization that aids veterans of the armed forces in many ways, one of which is fostering programs

like the PVA National Trap Shoot Circuit competition. The trap shooting circuit was created to give individuals with disabilities a chance to participate in the recreational and competitive sport of trapshooting. The circuit’s goal is to construct a setting where shooters with disabilities and able-bodied shooters can compete in the sport of trap shooting as equals. This goal is reflected in the make up of the Wiscon-sin PVA Trap Shooting Team, which is composed of both shooters with and without disabilities who compete in cir-cuit competitions. With a $2,500 grant from the NRA Foundation’s Wis-consin State Fund Com-mittee, PVA’s goal extends to Wisconsin youths who can now participate in the three-day PVA National Trap Shoot Circuit com-petition. This year youths, ages twelve to seventeen, par-ticipated in the competi-tion on July 11-13 at the Brown County Sports-men’s Club in Green Bay, Wis. Each trap team member chose five of eleven events to participate in and if they qualified, they would go on to the Circuit Finale in Boise, Idaho. Many of the teams’ members were assembled through families who had both able bodied and disabled children. The team started four years ago at the recommendation of PVA president, Phil Rosenberg and Wisconsin PVA Trap Team members, Jim Rutledge and Larry Ramierz. “We particularly wanted to attract a cross section of youngsters, both able-bodied and with disabilities who had an interest in shooting sports and hunting or youth who had never shot before in their lives, but were interested in doing so,” said Donald Fell, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Para-lyzed Veterans of America (WPVA). This year’s grant was designated solely for the junior trap team and allowed PVA to expand its program to accommo-date twelve youths, instead of the previous ten. It was used

to pay lodging, registration fees, practice rounds, targets, and awards for the junior teams. The organization stressed that parents accompany their children to the trapshooting meet, and the parents’ response was overwhelming. “I had parents in tears that their youth had the chance to participate in this sport,” said NRA Wis-consin Field Representative Scott Taestch, “the children were so happy to participate.” “Funding this program is critically important for what it has and will accomplish,” said Fell. “It promotes genu-ine and equal competition between physically challenged shooters and those without disabilities. The project show-cases ‘abilities’ over ‘disabilities’ to the youngsters who par-

ticipate in this program.” Fell, also described the pro-gram as an environment that provides strong, positive and experienced role models for youth team members as well as one that increases the youth’s understanding of the responsi-bilities associated with shoot-ing sports. Volunteers and veterans alike were also impressed with PVA’s Junior program. “The 55 volunteers who helped stage the trap shooting and

the 75 members of the Brown County Sportman’s Club who observed the proceedings came away encouraged and impressed by the youth’s enthusiasm for this shooting sport,” said Fell. “The youngsters enthusiasm and persis-tence impressed the veterans so much that many personally commented about the positive impact the youth’s partici-pation had on them personally.The club members realized that the $250K they invested five years ago to make their club [handicap] accessible was worth their effort and re-sources even beyond their relationship with the WPVA.” After this year’s successful outcome, the program is ex-pected to quickly grow in the future. Taetsch estimated that most of this year’s participants plan to continue in the pro-gram and predicts at least a dozen more kids will join.


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A member of the Paralyzed Veteran of America Junior Trap team receives instruction

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For any high school shooting team coach, more fund-ing is always needed and is always in short supply. So when NRA Field Representative for Southern Il-

linois, Wayne Steele, wanted to start a Friends of NRA chap-ter in the Pinckneyville area, he contacted firearm enthusi-ast Stu Wright, who coaches the Pinckneyville Community High School shooting team alongside Donnie Nehring. Steele informed Wright about the Friends of NRA program, where half the profits raised at each Friends banquet sup-ports programs in the state, like youth shooting teams. A coach for the Pinckneyville team since 2002, Wright was familiar with the expensive price tag that comes with sustaining a shooting team. Wright applied not only for a grant with The NRA Foundation State Fund Committee to help alleviate costs, but he also encouraged surrounding high school teams to do the same. Each team was successful in obtaining some funding through The NRA Foundation; Pinckneyville received $4k to purchase four new guns and additional needed equipment. Currently, Wright expressed, the average team member uses 4 boxes of shells per week during practices. At $6.50 a box, a team member can wind up spending $30 or so a week for ammunition alone. Additionally students have to pay a $4 facility fee per 25 targets used. By week’s end, a team member can end up spending $40-$50 on practices alone — a costly endeavor for any family with team mem-bers. Wright’s goal for The NRA Foundation grant wasn’t to completely fund the team’s costs but to simply supplement some of the shooting costs by making boxes of shells avail-able to the team at $5 or less through grant money, local fundraisers, and sponsorships. Wright also sought to ex-pand team participation to any student willing to put in the time, effort, and diligence needed to compete— regardless of their financial ability to do so. This meant purchasing four new guns for team members to share amongst them-selves, including taking turns cleaning and maintaining it. “Without the grant there are many shooters on our team who would not be able to shoot or that would not be shoot-

ing at the level they are at now,” said Wright. Participating in the shooting sports also offers students invaluable lessons and experiences, Wright communicated. This teaches team members about setting goals, maturity, discipline, responsibility and commitment. If they miss a practice, they don’t compete. “If they want to wear the team shirt, they have to make the practices and competi-tions,” Wright said. Instilling such characteristics is a wor-thy cause, especially in the circumstances of team members being considered for shooting college scholarships through-out the US. The implementation of Friends of NRA and The NRA Foundation grants in the area has not only helped ease team expenses but has also generated an elevated level of aware-ness in regard to firearms. “I don’t know where else they can give their money to and get better results,” said Wright. Leaders throughout surrounding areas have come to recog-nize the positive effects that have stemmed from supporting programs like youth shooting teams. On more than one occasion, Wright has been asked to speak at school board functions, civic organizations, and church meetings to con-vey to them the importance and benefit of such programs. Since the expansion of the Pinckneyville program, efforts are being made to institute two new teams in the Southern Illinois area and in some cases, communities have decided to start their own Friends of NRA program. Furthermore, since the team’s establishment, it has grown to include over eighteen students and with the overwhelming success of its institution, another team is on the rise for students in ju-nior high. “It has been tremendous to see the school’s support,” said Wright, “the communities here revolve around the schools and get behind what the kids do. We are opening a lot of eyes and we are changing a lot of attitudes.”



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Friends of NRA FeaturePanama City Friends of NRA’s Chairman Hosts Young Men’s Hunt

In 2008, Greg and Becky Williams helped plan the

Panama City Friends of NRA banquet, the highest

net banquet in all of North Florida for the year. After

an exciting year, they still took time to give back to the

community, in particular the young hunters in the area.

Today, four young men, and their parents, can say they are

full-fledged hunters and it is in part due to the generosity

of the Williams. The couple hosted the family deer hunt on two tracts of private land in Calhoun County and participants were introduced to still-hunting for deer on Seldom Rest Plan-tation, a 640-acre parcel just off Highway 20 owned by Chairman Greg Williams and his wife, Becky Williams. The young men are recent gradu-ates of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com-mission’s (FWC) 16-hour hunter safety program. In addition, the hunters also experi-enced what it is like to hunt deer with dogs on the 20K acre Bear Creek Sports-man’s Club. Club President Charlie

Wooten, and several club members, took the boys and their parents on an actual hunt where they got to see and hear deer dogs run and learn how members keep up with their dogs using modern GPS technology. FWC hunter safety coordinator Kenny Barker said the fundamental ele-ments of hunting they focused on were showing the young men how to hunt safely, legally and ethically. Barker said three of the four boys harvested deer, including the nice 10-point buck harvested by Joshua McMullon at the Sel-dom Rest Plantation. Barker said the mission of the youth hunting program of Florida is to increase the number of youths involved in mentored and safe hunting opportunities. “Mentors, such as Greg and Becky Williams and Charlie Wooten, help the kids take part in hunts under the highest ethical standards,” Barker said. The FWC is always searching for landowners willing to allow youths to hunt deer, turkey, wild hogs, wa-

terfowl or small game on their property. The FWC sponsors the hunts, and in most cases lodging, meals and mentors are provided.

Attend a 2009 Friends of NRA event in Florida. Contact NRA Field Rep-resentative Howell (Trip)Lancaster at (904) 521-1945 or via email at [email protected] for more information.

By WilliaM r. cliNeFlorida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission - reprinted and enhanced with permission

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Grants in ActionCamp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D.The camp that never says “no”

It was a sight to see. Two boys on bicycles making their way along a Wyoming highway in the heat of June. Twenty miles out of their hometown, they were ped-

dling hard against the pavement when a sheriff’s deputy finally caught up with them. The boys were running away from the downward spiral that had resulted in their place-ment in protective custody due to neglectful parents. Fear-ing one more transition in their lives, they were running away to a place that had given them security in the past – Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. (Peace Officers Striving to Create and Reinforce Dreams) is a five-day camp for fifth and sixth grade boys and girls set on top of Casper Moun-tain in Casper, Wyoming. The Wyoming & Montana af-filiate of Volunteers of America, one of the nation’s leading non-profit human service providers, started the Camp five years ago with the main focus of empowering children who, due to family or individual capacity, would not otherwise have the opportunity to have a summer camp experience.

The Camp re-sponds to the rise in latch-key kids, the absence of positive role models, and the danger-ous increase in children’s involvement with tobacco, alcohol, drugs and criminal

activity. To ef-fectively re-

spond to these concerns, Volunteers of America partnered with the Wyoming National Guard, the Wyoming Asso-ciation of Sheriffs & Chiefs, the Wyoming Department of Health and The Daniels Fund. “Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. is a 5 day all hands-on experi-ence out in the field with law enforcement mentors from across the state of Wyoming,” says Jeffrey M. Holsinger, President & CEO for Volunteers of America Wyoming & Montana. “Kids are learning life skills and sports the entire duration of camp. The focus with all of these activities is

building self confidence, self respect, and instilling values in each individual.” A key mantra at camp is discouragement of using the word “no”. Campers learn that opportunity exists everywhere for them if only they take the initiative to grab onto it. Gun safe-ty and fire-arms knowl-edge are also taught and each youth is given a gun lock to take home for their parents. But it wasn’t until the most recent camp in June 2008 that they were given the opportunity to experience riflery and marksmanship, which proved to be an integral component in the Camp experience to help achieve the goals set forth by Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. Through collaboration with Dennis Brown, an officer from the Campbell County Sheriff Department, and Dave Manzer, the Field Representative for the Friends of NRA in Wyoming, Volunteers of America Wyoming & Mon-tana received a grant from the NRA Foundation to fur-ther develop the riflery component of camp. The grant as-sisted Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. in purchasing ten shooting benches, ten single-shot 22 rifles and target set up. Along with other donations, officers throughout the state orches-trate a raffle of five firearms to benefit the Camp, which raises approximately $10,000 to help bring activities into the program. “Bringing riflery in as a key component didn’t change the core values of what we teach at Camp but reinforced them,” says Heath A. Steel, Vice President of Operations for Volunteers of America Wyoming & Montana. “It be-came an invaluable way to teach lessons in leadership and responsibility. Shooting provides immediate impact for the kids. They instantly see their results and it’s an instant self-confidence builder.” Along with self-confidence, it also teaches respect for others, ethics and responsibility. Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. has driven home these values for more than 450 children in the past five years.

By kriSteN leiSCommunications Coordinator, Volunteers of America Wyoming & Montana

Kathryn Adams, with the Lymon, Wyoming Police Department, works with a girl camper on the shooting range.

Police officer Cody Meyers of Riverton, Wyoming hugs a Camp P.O.S.T.C.A.R.D. camper during the graduation ceremony. The campers receive a certificate and photo of their county during the graduation.

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tees? This is the question that new Minnesota Field Representative Scott Lembke had to ask him-self. The North Country Friends of NRA committee was having a hard time dealing with the loss of their Field Representative and getting accustomed to a new one. In the transition, about half the committee quit and the other half was on the fence ready to jump at any mo-ment. Chairman Steve Weckwerth not only kept those people from jumping, but he also was able to grow their committee to 15 members. “They were in constant committee recruit mode. They met early in the spring and met two or three times a month prior to the event,” Lembke said. “They made everyone a part of the meeting and they made it fun, which gears them up for a fun event that gets people motivated.” Weckwerth, who has served as chairman of the com-mittee for four out of the seven years it’s been around, was willing to take on the responsibility. “There was quite a lot of transition, the committee had a bad taste in its mouth, but Steve was able to look past that and was committed to the ‘big picture’,” commented Lembke. Weckwerth’s advice for dealing with a large committee made up of mostly new members is: “You can’t keep any-thing buried or hidden. When I took over it was cut and dry and if there were a heated discussion we would take a diplomatic approach. No matter how big or small the

problem - we vote on it.” Due to the dedication and loyalty of not only Weckw-erth, but also the other five founding members Mike Hin-ton, Craig Rossman, Ross Winans, Rick Knobloch and Joan Knobloch, they had about 130 people attend their banquet in Park Rapids, Minn. and had a net income of over $10K. In a town of only 3,300 people, that is a huge accomplishment. “We did a pre-event raffle that sold out well in advance and at the banquet people spent money because there was a spirit of giving,” Lembke commented. “They promoted the whole idea of the Second Amendment and the people here are happy to have this event.” Scott Lembke said that he is “proud of what the com-mittee has accomplished” and “if my other committees can duplicate what they did, that would be great!”

Attend a 2009 Friends of NRA event in Minnesota. Contact NRA Field Representative Scott Lembke at (218) 844-2000 or via email at [email protected] for more information.

Friends of NRA FeatureNorth Country Not Jumping Off the Fence Anytime Soon

Field Representative Scott Lembke with the North Country Friends of NRA Committee

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On November 9, over 200 guests attended the 2008 Hawaii Friends of NRA dinner at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Officer’s Club in Kaneohe.

NRA Field Representative Mike Carey called it “One of the best Friends of NRA dinners I have ever been to because of the camaraderie, friendly atmosphere and especially the participation of student athletes.” Local businesses, firearms dealers, shooting clubs and individuals from the shooting community showed their support with donated merchandise, funds and with their attendance. Dignitaries included former World Surfing Champion and current Hawaii State Senator Fred Hem-mings (R), his wife Lydia and son Gordon. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of plaques to 2008 State Girl’s and Boy’s 3-Position Sporter Air Rifle Individual Champions Clarissa Haunai Akana (Sacred Hearts Academy) and LeLan Aranaydo (Pearl City). Coaches Lester and Shareen Aranaydo (Pearl City), Karen Finley (Puna-hou), Lanny and Marianne Busher (Waianae), Nathan Urabe (Roosevelt), Mark Shiraishi (Kaimuki), Mark Reddeker (St. Anthony’s), Carlton Lum (St. Louis) and James Esteban (Leile-hua) attended and were thanked by Hawaii Friends of NRA Chairman Audy Kimura. Kimura spoke to students about the impact his former high school coach and mentor, Richard S.H. Wong, had on him, and told students they would one day realize how much their coaches had given to them. Wong, a Distin-guished High Power Rifle Shooter and former member of the All Army Rifle and Pistol Teams, attended with his fam-ily. The audience was thrilled by the presentation of the “Jerry Whitehead Precision Air Rifle” to Sacred Hearts Academy shooter Clarissa Haunani Akana and the “Thom-as Kincaid / Robert & Cyd Asakura Precision Air Rifle” to Kamalei Hee of Kaimuki High School, who won the rifles in a drawing that night. Both are Walther Precision Air Rifles valued at $1,500 each. Danielle Gano of Waianae

High won the Sporter donated by Heather Horn and Le-Lan Aranaydo of Pearl City High won the Sporter donated by the Waianae High School Air Rifle Team. Before Friends of NRA was present in Hawaii, Lanny Busher, coach of the Waianae High School Air Rifle Team, said his students were shooting with secondhand air rifles, which were in disrepair and had up to three students shar-ing one air rifle in practice and competition. “It was demor-alizing for the kids to put out so much effort, but with poor results,” Busher said. Chairman Audy Kimura reminded attendees that hold-ing the yearly dinner makes all Hawaii clubs, ranges and shooting organizations eligible for NRA Foundation grants and support. “Helping our young shooters is what it’s all about. Lessons learned on the range stay with you for life,” said Kimura, a former Punahou High School and colle-

giate shooter. With this reminder, the banquet raised over $23,400 for the shooting sports. In 2008, six Hawaii shooters and two high school teams qualified for the Junior Olympic Sporter Air Rifle National Championships. In June 2008, an Intermediate Shooting Camp and NRA Coaches Certification Course were held for the first time in Maui thanks to funding from The NRA

Foundation. Coaches and shooters attending were ecstatic at the difference it made. “These clinics have made a tre-mendous difference to our shooters. Some of them have added 70 to 100 points to their scores!” Coach Mark Rede-ker said. The Hawaii Friends of NRA Committee would like to extend a sincere “Mahalo!” (Thank-you) to the sponsors, donors, those who purchased tables and everyone who at-tended. See you again in November 2009!

Attend the 2009 Hawaii Friends of NRA banquet. Contact NRA Field Representative Mike Carey at (541) 385-9404 or via email at [email protected] for more information.

Hawaii Friends Of NRA Says “Mahalo”!By auDy kiMuraChairman, Hawaii Friends of NRA

Friends of NRA Feature

Chairman Audy Kimura presenting the “Jerry Whitehead Precision Air Rifle” to Clarissa Haunani Akana


In 2008, Eastern California and Western Nevada Field Represen-tative, Steve Wilson, used a game

at his dinners called the “Cup Game” where attendees could purchase a blue plastic, thermal travel mug with the Friends of NRA logo for $20. Each cup came with a minimum of $20 in general raffle tickets all the way up to $200 worth. At most dinners, the committees would sell the majority of their 100 mugs. At a previous Yerington Nevada event, a man approached Wilson about making an announcement for him. The man offered to send any cups overseas to the troops in Iraq if any attendees didn’t want them. He also added that his son was serving in Iraq and coffee was often times in

short supply. When they had cof-fee though, they usually didn’t have enough cups. After Wilson made the announcement, the game sold out within twenty minutes and 90% of the cups were donated back. “After that dinner I started ask-ing for cups at some of the dinners and the cups started coming back in,” said Wilson. “Most of the people that handed cups back to me asked me to pass along wishes of good will, safety, and blessings.” The last shipment went to Khost, Afghanistan to troops on the front line, just in time for Christmas. For-mer Friends of NRA committee mem-ber, Lt. Col. Bill Conrad, was instru-mental in helping with the cup project and getting cups to the troops.

In 2009, Wilson will be using the cup game once again, this time at all 22 dinners in his area. He will also be taking donations of coffee, tea, and hot chocolate to send with the cups.

If you would like to donate a mug for our troops, attend an upcoming Northeast-ern CA or Western NV Friends of NRA banquet! Contact NRA Field Represen-tative, Steve Wilson at (209) 847-4826 or via email at [email protected] for more information.

For the East Valley Friends of NRA committee, the first three letters of “fundraising” has al-

ways been “fun.” But this year’s run up to the chapter’s annual spring banquet was a blast-literally. “The idea was to create an exciting event that would bring out new people and generate some interest in our din-ner in the spring,” said J.P. Nelson, NRA Western Regional Director and

Chair of the 2009 Committee. Thus, the First Annual East Valley Friends of NRA Desert Classic was held on Saturday, January 24 at the Rio Sal-ado Sportsman’s Club in Mesa, Ariz. More than 65 sporting clay shooters and their family members showed up to support the East Valley Committee. More than $1K in prizes were donated by local merchants, and a $150 grand prize and NRA belt buckle for top gun attracted some of the best sporting clay shooters in Arizona. Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club provided targets at cost which helped the event raise more than $3K net for the East Valley Com-mittee. One of the most successful pro-grams for young shotgun shooters in Arizona is the Scholastic Clay Target Program, so it was no surprise the top shooter for the First Annual Desert

Classic was 15-year-old Wesley Bo-rey with an incredible score of 95 out of 100. Wesley won the $150 grand prize and the NRA buckle, which was underwritten by Jim Rasmussen, an SCTP coach and Rio Salado’s sporting clay director. “We were delighted with the turn-out,” said Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club President, Terry Abbot. “The Arizona Friends of NRA helped make this sporting clay range what it is to-day. Thanks to their support in the past few years, we have one of the best shooting facilities in the Southwest.”

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet in Arizona! Contact NRA Field Representative, Donna Cassity at (520) 316-0620 or via email at [email protected] for more information.

East Valley Committee Starts ‘09 With A BANG!Friends of NRA Feature

By WooDy WilSoNCo-Chairman, East Valley Friends of NRA

A Little Goes A Long WayFriends of NRA Feature

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Mention to almost anyone in Southern Cali-

fornia that you are holding a Friends of NRA

banquet at the Compton Hunting & Fishing

Club, and his or her eyes widen

with alarm. “Is it safe?” they

whisper. The city’s reputation

for gang activity, crime, shoot-

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NRA. Yet those who would avoid

the adventure would also miss the

most unique Friends of NRA event

in the area. Exit the 710 Freeway at Alon-dra, make a left at the famous gi-ant Dale’s Donut sign, turn right onto a nondescript industrial street called Sportsman’s Drive, and you stumble onto the best kept secret in the city. Well-man-icured lawns surround the spacious clubhouse and outdoor patio, which are accented by mature rosebushes in fragrant bloom. If you’re lucky, you’ll be treated to a private tour of the underground firing range, a full 100-yard-long tunnel beneath the freeway. Outside, games and fun are in full swing at this mid-afternoon event. An air cannon is a perennial favorite of youngsters, while men gather around the Deer Pluck game to get an NRA knife. There is plenty of action inside too, where anxious bidders carefully study the silent auction. When the dinner bell sounds, everyone selects their own New York steak they barbecue to taste on massive charcoal grills and then fill up with sides from the helpful gentlemen in the kitchen. Afterward, everyone moves inside for the live auction and prize drawings. The event ends at 8pm, early enough for any nervous types to head home. Howev-er, it should be noted that the Club’s parking lot is a favor-ite nighttime staging area for Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officers who patrol the area. Other committees have said an outdoor venue is too dif-

ficult, or a mid-day banquet is not an opportune time, or an event in a questionable area is a tough sell. If this is the case, how did the club post a 54% increase this year, with an extraordinary 59% net-to-gross profit ratio, a spectacu-

lar $213 net-per-guest, and enter the ranks of the exclusive High Caliber Club by netting over $25K for the first time in its nine years of produc-ing Friends banquets? When NRA Field Representative Lissa Lee asked event chairman Frank McEnulty about his secret to increasing atten-dance, he jokingly said, “by bug-ging the ---- out of everybody.” But McEnulty was much more strategic than that. Building upon a model estab-lished by previous committee chair-man, Randy Tidwell, and others, McEnulty’s team didn’t merely sell $45 banquet tickets; they sold 36 $350 event packages that included sponsorships, dinner tickets, raffle tickets, and a special sponsors-only gun drawing ticket. It was win-win

– purchasers received more for their money than what they would have paid a la carte, and income was front-loaded, leaving less risk if the auctions or games fell short of expec-tations. Keeping spending in check was key to exceeding the 50% net-to-gross benchmark for a Friends of NRA fund-raiser. The group also conducted three pre-event raffles to build the bank. Nevertheless, most vital to their success was the camaraderie of the Compton Hunting & Fishing Club members, who were encouraged, reminded and mo-tivated to attend so The NRA Foundation could continue to support local programs. The committee’s disciplined approach to their uncommon event model resulted in re-cord financial results in a difficult economy. Groups like this, who keep an eye on the ultimate goal of raising money wisely and efficiently, lead the way for others to follow.

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet! Contact NRA Field Representative, Lissa Davis at (714) 832-1355 or via email at [email protected] for more information.

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First Time Pheasant HuntersGrants in Action

Thanks to a generous grant from The NRA Foun-dation, the third annual San Miguel Lions Club/Friends of NRA Junior Pheasant Hunt was held in

November and gave twenty-one first time pheasant hunters a chance to bag a bird and learn about safety, stewardship and patience. Hunt organizer John Jamrog welcomed everyone to the Miller Bros. Ranch and outlined the events for the day. In addition to the novice hunters, returnees from previous years brought the total of junior hunters to forty-five. “We’ve got 200 birds here today and forty-five hunt-ers. That’s up from 30 last year so we are going to have a great day… And remember, moms and dads, this isn’t Little League, no backyard coaching,” said Jamrog. After a safety orientation, the junior hunters who had never shot pheasant before, each took a few clay birds to assess their ability and comfort level. There were plenty of volunteers from local ranches and hunting clubs to help. With safety the most important lesson of the day, the first time pheasant hunters were then guided one at a time to the area where the birds were planted and were given additional in-struction on how to hunt over a dog. With so many new hunters there was a waiting line, but the adults assured the kids that pa-tience was a virtue that went right along with hunting responsibly. For first time pheasant hunter Daniel Phillips of Atascadero the day could not have been better. After waiting somewhat patiently for his turn, and carrying his grandpa’s Belgium Brown-ing shotgun, he received instruction from hunt volunteer Johnny Walker and then headed into the field where he bagged two birds in short time. Phillips planned to use the pheasant to complete a cultural cooking assignment he had in his French class. “It is a good safe day. There are lots of people here. It is not a selfish kind of a thing where the adults want to get all the birds. They get to learn about hunting. Most hunters are good conservationists so we get to teach our kids about conservation and to enjoy nature,” said Dennis Maxwell from King City. He brought his three kids down to the hunt to experience a different type of hunting than the hogs and quail they were used to. Maxwell’s daughter, Megan, was one of several female

junior hunters and described the day as “fun”.Her day be-came even better when she won the drawing for one of two brand new shotguns at the conclusion of the hunt. Enoch Thompson of Atascadero was the other winner. “We have some great donations here today and everyone is going to go home with a prize,” explained Jamrog. “Just make sure you kids tell these people thank you that donated all this stuff. When you go to their stores, let them know you were out here.” Jason Quick, NRA Senior Field Representative for Cen-tral California explained the purpose of the Junior Hunt, “We are really hoping the youth come away with a fun ex-perience in the outdoors. We really focus on safety and we want them to know that this is a really enjoyable sport and one of the safest ones out there. Guns also teach responsi-bility so that is what we are focusing on.” Quick credited the San Miguel Lions Club and Paso Robles area Friends of NRA with sponsoring the event and taking advantage of an NRA Foundation grant to bring the

program to the youth of the area. According to The NRA Foun-dation web-site, “State Grants are awarded to eligible applicants for qualifying projects or activities that promote firearms and hunting safe-ty; enhance the marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports; educate the general public about firearms in their historic, tech-nological, and artistic context; or contribute to the general well-being of the public at large. “ Quick en-courages other non-profit groups to

take advantage of the grant program. Boy Scouts, 4-H, and organizations that support youth are all eligible to apply. In addition to shooting their first pheasant, the partici-pants also learned how to clean one. The volunteers dem-onstrated the technique on the first bird and then coached the young hunters on their second bird. Victoria Dayton from Bryson Hesperia was all smiles and happy to add pheasant to her list of species she likes to hunt. She even described cleaning her bird as “fun”. Day-ton’s family planned on cooking the pheasant for Thanks-giving.

For additional information on setting up a Junior Hunt or applying for a NRA Foundation contact Jason Quick at (805) 239-4246 or [email protected].

By JuDy l. BeDellFreelance Writer - Reprinted from Capital Press Agricultural Newspaper, January 16th Edition


Senior Field Representative, Jason Quick handing out prizes with event organizer John Jamrog. Every young hunter received a prize donated by local gunshop owners and Friends of NRA

When women who love to shoot say they don’t be-long to the NRA, I am flabbergasted. Usually they say, “My husband belongs” or “My grand-

father belongs” or their father or their brothers. I wonder why women virtually choose to disenfranchise themselves when it comes to gun ownership. Perhaps it is because women are not aware of all the NRA has to offer. In addition to protecting the right of all citizens (male and female) to own guns, the NRA offers numerous pro-grams for education, training, competition, and recognition of achievement. Without the NRA’s vigilance and the educational opportunities it provides, women would lose a critical right. The right to bear arms is as im-portant to us as it is to men – perhaps more so. The NRA makes an im-portant investment in the future when it offers ser-vices and training specifi-cally designed for women. In doing so, the NRA demonstrates that they are dedicated to educating ev-ery citizen. The NRA’s commitment to Women’s Programs provides key support for the perception of shooting clubs as family-oriented clubs.

How Women Contribute to the NRA’s Success

Women can be some of the hardest working, most valu-able volunteers in any organization – including the Nation-al Rifle Association. We have extensive knowledge a on variety of subjects, sure skills, and a willingness to share our talents. But more importantly, women have influence. We are a vast, under-utilized resource.

If women help ensure the future of the shooting sports by bringing friends and family into the fold, then offering programs designed by and for women may help ensure lon-gevity of a number of shooting and gun safety programs. Not only are these programs geared towards marksmanship, but they are also designed to increase home firearm safety by teaching proper handling and good storage options. Of-ten, women decide if their children will be allowed to learn to shoot and whether there will be guns in the homes. They may also determine how guns will be stored in the home.

The NRA provides guidance and standards for gun safety and firearms training that are beyond reproach. One measure of our success is that we are the unchallenged experts in the field of gun safety. Women who are eager for knowledge will turn to us for answers and for train-ing, and we want to make sure that they are welcome here. The NRA makes an important investment in

the future when it offers service and educational experienc-es specifically designed for women. NRA’s commitment to Women’s Programs provides key support for the perception of shooting clubs as family-oriented clubs.

The NRA Benefits Us All

We hope each year, more and more women will learn that they have a place in the NRA alongside their grandfa-thers, fathers, uncles, and brothers. Women belong here, and we want them to bring their mothers, sisters, nieces, and daughters with them.

WomenelizaBeth D. hellMaNNNational Program Coordinator, NRA Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics

Elizabeth Hellman will be directing a Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinic at the Arlington-Fairfax IWLA on May 9, 2009, where women will learn about pistols,

rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, archery, personal safety, and concealed carry.

To learn about clinics near you, contact Elizabeth at [email protected]

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The NRA Foundation Thanks the Following Donors for Their Generosity and Continued Support

November 1, 2008 - January 31, 2009

IndIvIdual donors

Gifts of $25,000+Benelli USA Corporation MarylandBeretta USA Corporation MarylandBrownell Family (Foundation) IowaMr. August A. Busch, III MissouriMr. and Mrs. Donald L. Kriley FloridaMr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Lamb, Jr. MassachusettsLockton Companies MissouriMidwayUSA MissouriMissouri Valley Arms Collectors Association KansasMr. and Mrs. Marvin N. Spinks FloridaShaw and Betty Walker Foundation Michigan

Gifts of $5,000 - $24,999Anonymous IowaAnonymous TexasMrs. Genevieve B. Brophy ConnecticutMr. Jeffrey W. Camerato VirginiaCamp Fire Conservation Fund New YorkCDNN Investments, Inc. TexasDoug Turnbull Restoration, Inc. New YorkMr. and Mrs. Joel Frederick Etchen PennsylvaniaGordon A. Cain Foundation TexasMr. Theodore W. Kerner New JerseyA.P. Kirby, Jr. Foundation New JerseyMr. Harold Morgan CaliforniaMzuri Wildlife Foundation CaliforniaNatchez Shooters Supply TennesseeNosler, Inc. OregonNumrich Gun Parts Corporation New YorkMr. and Mrs. James Nyce PennsylvaniaMr. C. B. Robertson, III VirginiaDick and Amelia Saulsbury TexasMr. Harley K. Sefton CaliforniaThe Walter A. and Charlotte Soule Family Foundation ColoradoSpringfield Armory, Inc. IllinoisH. L. Taylor MissouriTilley Family Foundation CaliforniaThe Westchester Foundation Texas

Gifts of $1,000 - $4,999Mr. Gary W. Alpaugh MassachusettsMr. Freeman E. Alsop VirginiaAnonymous CaliforniaAnonymous VirginiaThe Armstrong Foundation TexasAshland University Ohio

Auctionarms.com, Inc. CaliforniaMr. Ralph W. Bastian, Jr. CaliforniaDave and Kate Bergquist New HampshireRobert E. & Joy L. Biedermann AlaskaMr. Leo H. Bradshaw, Jr. TexasMr. and Mrs. Bruce O. Brady CaliforniaC & S Shaver, Inc. OregonCamp-Younts Foundation VirginiaMr. and Mrs. Philip T. Chaplin MassachusettsMr. Anthony J. Chimblo, III ConnecticutMr. George B. Coover ArizonaCrimson Trace Corporation OregonCumulus Corporation New JerseyMr. Donald B. Deierling WashingtonMr. Gary A. Delong New HampshireMr. Robert V. De Vore CaliforniaDillon Precision Products Corp., Inc. ArizonaFrank G. and Gertrude Dunlap Fund MichiganMr. Nelson Fleishman New YorkMr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Frantz PennsylvaniaThe Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation MichiganMr. and Mrs. Edward K. Grasser AlaskaThe Shirley W. and William L. Griffin Foundation New YorkGuerra Brothers Successors TexasMr. and Mrs. Bruce Noel Hadley New YorkMr. James Hayman MinnesotaJ & G Sales, Ltd. ArizonaKantner Foundation, Inc. FloridaMr. Michael G. Katsonis NevadaMr. Brian M. Keelty MarylandMargaret H. and James E. Kelley Foundation, Inc. MinnesotaMr. and Mrs. Don F. Kesler CaliforniaMr. Gale C. Knull New YorkKulakala Point Foundation WashingtonMrs. Judith H. Lyons ArizonaMr. Douglas G. MacQueen VirginiaMr. Michael E. Marcellin VirginiaMr. Perry C. Maynard, Jr. GeorgiaMajor A. Peter N. McArthur MichiganMr. and Mrs. John D. Murchison TexasThe Pal Foundation TexasMr. and Mrs. Larry Lee Perdue OklahomaMr. Wilson H. Phillips, Jr. VirginiaMr. and Mrs. Jason M. Quick California

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Ringdahl VirginiaSafari Club International - Adirondack New YorkMr. and Mrs. Dustin L. Schwartz TexasThe Clara Weiss Fund OhioMr. and Mrs. Bruce W. Tillotson NebraskaMr. Charles A. Thodt OhioMr. James F. Webert PennsylvaniaWidener’s Reloading & Shooting Supply, Inc. TennesseeMr. Armour C. Winslow LouisianaMr. John H. Wootters, Jr. TexasMs. Rose M. Zukas California

Gifts of $250 - $999Anonymous ArizonaAnonymous CaliforniaMr. Lawrence F. Arnold CaliforniaMs. Denise Barton NevadaMr. and Mrs. Randy Bean TexasMr. and Mrs. Don G. Benson, Jr. TexasMr. and Mrs. David S. Berenson FloridaMr. and Mrs. Gary E. Bickel FloridaMr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Boroff OhioMr. Clifford T. Burgess, Jr. VirginiaMr. Jeffrey M. Caravelli CaliforniaMr. Charles F. Clark WashingtonMr. and Mrs. Brian W. Clements PennsylvaniaMr. Timothy J. Cooney MassachusettsMr. Raymond A. Corliss New HampshireCutler Real Estate Management Corp. MassachusettsMr. Robert C. D’Antonio New JerseyDatasource Of Loudoun, Inc VirginiaDelaware Antique Arms Collectors Association, Inc. DelawareMr. William J. Donarski WisconsinMr. Bill L. Enockson IllinoisMr. Kirkman Finlay, III South CarolinaMr. and Mrs. Lowell Forman OregonMr. and Mrs. Kirk Fowler WashingtonGalco International ArizonaMr. Richard Gaupsas CaliforniaMr. William L. Graves, Jr. WashingtonMr. Frederick H. Habicht, Jr. MarylandMr. Jeffery L. Harris MarylandMs. Kathryn J. Hassinger CaliforniaMr. David Healy Pennsylvania

Raymond P. Henkel, Ph.D. ColoradoMr. Edson P. Holland ColoradoDr. W. M. Hommerberg OregonMr. John A. Hyde CaliforniaMr. Fidel Kloker, Jr. New YorkMr. Drew Koval VirginiaDr. S. M. Latta North CarolinaMr. Craig A. Leres CaliforniaMr. Robert S. Ludlum OregonMr. Daniel O. Maldonado TexasMcDonald Sportsmen’s Association PennsylvaniaMr. Landis NewBanks, III TexasMr. David E. Owens ArizonaMr. Bradley Pierce WashingtonDr. and Mrs. Don Powell VirginiaMr. William J. Proefrock New YorkMs. Carol Quimby ColoradoMr. Erik S. Rieger PennsylvaniaMr. Sean Roden MassachusettsMr. Paul J. Roman PennsylvaniaMarly Rusoff & Associates New YorkSan-Lee Gun Club, Inc. North CarolinaMr. John N. Sax CaliforniaMr. Michael T. Schunemann MassachusettsMr. Bruce A. Shaughnessy OregonMr. R. Scott Sibert TexasMr. Ralph P. Simpson New JerseyMr. Paul A. Surette MassachusettsMr. and Mrs. Craig P. Thompson ArizonaMr. and Mrs. John P. Trinkaus CaliforniaVal Pak of Southern Virginia VirginiaDickie Walker Family Foundation GeorgiaMrs. Kathleen Walker CaliforniaMrs. Cynthia M. Whitley VirginiaMr. Terrance R. Whitley GeorgiaMr. Justin Willette Massachusetts

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Larry Calcamuggio Mr. Scott CalcamuggioChris Campisi Mr. Nathan H. BrickAlfred S. Ceresa’s Birthday Ms. Catherine J. CeresaFrank L. Cerutti Dr. S. M. LattaJacob D. Dewell Mr. Andrew S. DewellRobert R. Greeson Rob H. GreesonCharles Wesley Gregory III Ms. Jessica GregorySam J. Griffin Ms.JaneE.GriffinDonald R. Hammond Ms. Barbara J. KaiserBryon E. Haney Mr. Dennis B. Haney

Cory N. Kizielewicz Dr. S. M. LattaChristopher M. Koehn Ms. Mary S. ThomasJerry Krause Dr. S. M. LattaJohn W. Lanius Mr. John W. Lanius, Jr.Wayne R. LaPierre Ashland University, OhioDistinguished Rifleman George Linhart Mr. Carl LinhartKyle Reno Mr. David I. ZellmerDaniel Michael Roden Mr. Sean RodenJames L. Shumaker Ms. Brittany LeisterR. Scott Sibert Mr. Scott SibertDanny Smith Mr. Austin DeSicoMichael L. Studer Ms. Michaele J. ArmstrongJim and Carol Wagar Mr. and Mrs. Marc WoodroeWilliam Welburn Mr. and Mrs. Shane G. HallJames Welsh Ms. Andrea P. WelshDouglas White Mr. Douglas WhiteJohn and Judy Woods Mr. Clifford T. Burgess, Jr.

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Anthony Alampi Mr. Robert E. Esch Mr. Vincent A. TrosselloWilliam P. Banks Mrs. Elizabeth W. BanksSteven S. Barthel Ms. Angela L. Buchert Mr. John M. HumphreyJohn G. Baxter Mrs. Sarah L. BaxterJohn D. Birckelbaw Mr. and Mrs. William T. RennieRobert Brand Ms. Lesley M. BourdetteRonald T. Chamlee Mr. Kenneth Brownlee Ms. Teresa J. PogioliGail “Clem” Clements Mr.andMrs.LloydProffitt Mr. and Mrs. Lester J. WhiteKila Conard Ms. Emily C. PennerPaul T. Conner Ms. Cynthia KingMichael Connor, Jr. Mrs. Judith H. LyonsJoseph B. Eads Ms. Teresa A. RoatseyTim Freeman Mr. Landis NewBanks, IIIUel A. Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Scott SteppCharlie Grasso Ms. Julayna MeyerThomas A. Hedrick Ms. Karen L. MilesJerry Hensley Touch of GlassM. Lois Holleman Mr. Deane D. Shepard, IIJim Jansen Ms. Wendy Jansen-SimmermonJames B. Kernen Mr. & Mrs. James L. Duocher, Sr.Phil Krien Ms. Judith A. BraunBarney Lawton Mr. Travis M. RedellNathan McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. John S. Adams Mr. Kenneth D. AdamsWayne Morehead Mr. Kurt KochDavid Morgan Mr. Robert P. Anderson Ms. Denise Barton Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Morgan

Ivan Ogle Mr. L. Gerard ConnellyDavid D. Phillips Ms. Linda C. BeckLucas Reiss Ms. Cheryl MottelWilliam L. Scofield Mr. Edward D. WademanPhilip Shockley Mr. James L. MosesHarold J. Sisbach Mr. and Mrs. Richard HankinsJack L. Summers Ms. Kristi WeaverJudy L. Swartz Mr. William Matthew CarverLee C. Traylor Mr. David Norris Ms. Cindy WhitmireFrank C. Vanatta Mr. Patrick VanattaWilliam M. Walker Mrs. Kathleen WalkerRonald W. Wendte Ms. Stacy BellwoodMartin R. Wingard Mr. and Mrs. Scott BroughtonDonald Wise Ms. Helen D. Wise

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Estate of Vincent J. Alessi (Trust) CaliforniaEstate of Justus Ellis Anderson, Jr. WashingtonEstate of Clifford C. Beroset OhioEstate of John A. Brown MichiganEstate of Carol P. Channell CaliforniaEstate of Jerome C. Finken MinnesotaEstate of Donald W. Gerdes OhioEstate of Edmund E. McClure (Trust) CaliforniaEstate of James R. Nicol WashingtonEstate of Vernal C. Raines West VirginiaEstate of James Roach West VirginiaEstate of Eugene R. Schwab (Trust) OhioEstate of G. Alexander Seufert MassachusettsEstate of Robert E. Stephens FloridaEstate of Fritz Carl Weidig (Trust) IdahoEstate of Burton V. Zoul California

In KInd GIfts Anonymous IndianaMs. Ernestine Hanson Bellmore ArizonaMs. Jeanne Callahan ColoradoMr. William Thomas Gennetti, Jr. VirginiaMr. William Dean Henry MichiganMr. and Mrs. Sheppard W. Kelly IllinoisMr. Tom Ring VirginiaMr. Seymour J. Rosen New JerseyMr. Frank D. Taylor VirginiaMs. Carolyn Vogel-Ley Ohio

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