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Mr. Frank R. Brownell, IIIPresident

The Honorable Bill K. BrewsterVice President

The Honorable Joe M. AllbaughTrustee

Mr. William A. BachenbergTrustee

Mr. Allan D. CorsTrustee

Ms. Sandra S. FromanTrustee

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

Mr. Wayne R. LaPierre, Jr.Trustee

Mr. Owen P. MillsTrustee

Mr. James W. Porter IITrustee

Mr. Dennis J. ReeseTrustee

Mr. Ronald L. SchmeitsTrustee

Captain John C. SiglerTrustee

Mr. H. Wayne SheetsExecutive Director

Mr. Wilson H. Phillips Jr.Treasurer

Mrs. Sandy S. ElkinSecretary

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:NRA Southern Regional Director Al Hammond spots a

bidder at the 2010 NRA Foundation Annual Meeting Auctions

Guest Editorial Leupold & Stevens, Inc. 3

Cover Story 2010 NRA Annual Meeting Auctions Aim High 4

National News 2009 Friends of NRA Volunteers of the Year 8

Kimber Captivates Friends of NRA Sponsors 10

Y.E.S. Grand Scholarships Support College Bound Students 12

Tech Talk Facebook: Connecting with Friends 13

Friends Update Eastern Region 14

Central Region 16

Southern Region 18

Mid West Region 20

Western Region 22

Great States State Donations 24

Industry Corner 2010 Friends of NRA Standard Package Update 26

Program Profile Women’s Wilderness Escape 28

NRA Foundation Donors 30

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With the increasing threat on Americans’ right to own firearms, our company has actively participated in NRA membership drives by dispensing hundreds of thousands of NRA recruitment brochures with its products. A large percentage of Leupold & Stevens employees are NRA members, and we take great pride in our continued dedication to the shooting sports and gun ownership rights.

In years past, Leupold has created product exclusively for the NRA, including customized rifle scopes, knives, and other products designed with the active hunter and shooter in mind. During Leupold & Stevens’ centennial in 2007, we celebrated with NRA membership by offering a special 100-year anniversary rifle scope, knife, and coin in special commemorative packaging.

As a leader in our industry, we are proudly committed to helping defend our Second Amendment rights and we know the impact and value of maintaining strong ties with The NRA Foundation and the Friends of NRA program. Through our support and other’s, NRA is able to fund numerous programs like competitive shooting, law enforce-ment, education and training, banquets, and special endowments.

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The roar of the engines, the sun blazing off the tracks, the thunderous applause of the crowds, this is what makes Charlotte, N.C. famous. NASCAR developed the small southern city of Char-lotte into the buzzing metropolis it is today. But for the week of May 13, it was not NASCAR that stole the media spotlight in Charlotte; it was the 139th NRA Annual Meetings. Over 70,000 individuals gathered to show support of their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. They were doctors and lawyers, construction workers and teachers, mothers and sons; they were

the NRA. Together they stood to show that people of all ages, races, and classes are steadfast in their commitment to the right given to them by their forefathers in the U.S. Constitution.

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The NRA Foundation was the first to cross the starting line at the Annual Meetings, and they did so with the biggest dinner banquet in Foundation history on Thursday, May 13 in the Crown Ballroom of the Charlotte Convention Center. The anxious crowd lined up early for a chance at being among the first to view the impressive line-up of items available. When the doors opened, the crowd poured into the NASCAR-themed ballroom like fans at nearby Charlotte Motor Speedway. But unlike the speedway, the ballroom was filled with custom firearms and sought-after merchandise ready for attendees to take home and enjoy. Walking away empty-handed was almost impossible! The commotion of the crowds playing games, bidding on silent auction items, and playing the raffle tables brought the newly christened ballroom to life. From the youngest child to the most senior attendee, the evening boasted something for everyone. Games kept attendees engaged with unique take-away items like the custom NRA toy truck, the Sack-Up gun sleeve, long-stem red roses, Friends of NRA shot glasses, silver bullets and shotshell key chains. Each unique item entered players for a chance to win a firearm, from the tiny Charter Arms Pink Lady Revolver to the Century Arms Centurion 39 Sporter Rifle. The excitement in the room escalated as NRA Executive Director of General Operations Kayne Robinson rose to ad-dress the crowd and thanked everyone for their gracious sup-port of The NRA Foundation’s important cause. Next, NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre thanked the crowd and encouraged them to remain steadfast in their efforts. LaPierre then graciously made his way through the crowd greeting attendees and posing for photos. Just as the games started to sell out and the silent auction claimed its last winner, NRA Managing Director of Field Operations Kyle Weaver recognized the seven Friends of NRA

Volunteers of the Year for their outstanding achievements on behalf of Friends of NRA. Their dedication and support make the future of the shooting sports in America a brighter one, and The NRA Foundation is forever grateful to them. Following this touching presentation, NRA Colorado Field Representative Marc Steinke spoke about the Elite Sponsor Program (ESP), introduced in 2008 to provide attendees of the Annual Meeting a unique opportunity to make a dona-tion to The NRA Foundation while becoming a sponsor of the events on site. Richard and Sharon Hampe of The Hampe Family Foundation were two of the founding participants of the ESP, and Steinke was honored to announce the Hampes had exceeded their former generosity with a $40K donation.

Their contribution will make it possible for 22 veterans of the War on Terror to journey to Colorado for an all-expense paid elk hunt. Steinke also announced the Hampes donated back the two firearms they received from the Foundation for the live auction. Before the excitement of the auction could begin, there was one more item to enter the room. It entered fashionably late as it was rolled into place just in time for the auction. The 1950 Chevrolet Pick-Up Truck, revealed for the first time during the banquet, was in the works for nearly two years and finally auctioned off in the city known for its automobile

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history. NRA Board of Directors Member Richard Childress purchased the fully customized Chevy that boasts many NRA-inspired features. Renowned auctioneer Bill Elrod captivated the crowd’s attention with his spectacular abilities and some outstanding merchandise. Many items were a fierce battle to the final bid,

and the amounts raised exceeded expectations. An exclusive Kimber Centennial Edition

.45 ACP customized with the only NRA seial number

caught the eye of a telephone bidder in March who secured a

closed bid of $10,100 before the doors opened making him the highest bidder on a firearm that night. Bartel Armory

and Sagebrush Safes stepped up to offer two custom-built safes designed with the

national banquet in mind. The Shotgun Shell safe and the NASCAR-themed safe, respectively, generated a lot of excite-ment and were auctioned off back-to-back drawing a grand total of $6,700. Weaver proudly unveiled Friends of NRA’s newest fund-raising initiative, The NRA Original Masterpiece, during the auction. The original painting by Jon Cox details monu-mental people and events that shaped NRA. A replica of the painting was displayed alongside it, and was painted and assembled like a puzzle, with each piece being hand-painted by an outstanding contributor to NRA’s message, including

Wayne LaPierre, Kayne Robinson, Chris Cox, Kyle Weaver, and top Friends of NRA committees across the nation. From the moment the record 1,550 attendees entered the doors, they were actively supporting the future of the shooting sports in America, displaying their firm belief in the Second Amendment, and honoring those who fight to sup-port their rights. It was an enjoyable night for all, and a great success for The NRA Foundation.

For the sixth year, The NRA Foundation hosted the Sports-men’s Auction, an event specifically catered to hunters, fishermen, and outdoorsmen. Overnight, the ballroom was completely transformed from a NASCAR speedway to a hunter’s paradise, complete with trophy moose and elk. When the attendees walked in on May 14, they knew this brunch was the start to an action-filled day at NRA Annual Meetings, and the Foundation made sure to start the day off well. Wheaties may be the “Breakfast of Champions,” but the Sportsmen’s Auction is the “Breakfast of Hunters.” With a record 21 hunts offered during the live and silent auction, there was no shortage of opportunities for the avid hunter or the novice fisherman to live their dream. Bidders had their choice of world travels from South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, Argentina, and Spain. They could also stay in the states to hunt deer, hogs, alligators, or pheasants. In

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addition to the wide array of hunts, attendees had their pick of firearms and outdoor merchandise to compliment their next trip. The live auction kicked off with a Ruger 375 Rifle fully customized by Mag-Na-Port, Inc. and equipped with a Trijicon TR20-2 AccuPoint Scope bearing the 2010 Annual Meeting logo. This one-of-a-kind rifle was a great way to start the auctions, and riled the crowd for an exciting morning of bidding! The highlight of the auction was a Buck Commander Bow signed by long-time Braves’ player and Buck Com-mander star, Chipper Jones. However, if you’re thinking this incredible item was the star of the show, think again! Weaver stunned the crowd by introducing Matt Duff and Jessie Abbate as the stars of an upcoming Friends of NRA TV series currently in production. Duff and Abbate helped Elrod conduct the auction for the Buck Commander bow, and they had the crowd roaring with laughter so loudly the auctioneer had to strain to hear the shouts of the bid-spotters above the commotion. You will definitely want to tune in as the hilari-ous Duff and the beautiful Abbate shed light on the inner-workings of Friends of NRA. Attendees left the brunch energized for the day and

equipped with new gear for their next adventure. Each and every attendee helped make a difference in the future of the shooting sports in America, and The NRA Foundation is thankful and proud that the Sixth Annual Sportsmen’s Auc-tion was another memorable event for all.

The year 2010 was one for breaking records. The largest convention ever held in Charlotte, the largest dinner banquet ever held by The NRA Foundation, the most firearms do-nated for auctions, and the list goes on! In 2011, you have the opportunity to help exceed these records and make the 2011 NRA Annual Meetings in Pittsburgh, Pa. an even bigger suc-cess! Every year, the crowds grow larger, so mark your calen-dars today for April 28-May 3. The National NRA Founda-tion Banquet will once again kick-off the Annual Meetings on Thursday, so we hope you will make your trip a little early and join us for what will be another exciting, record-breaking event! Although ticket sales do not open until early 2011, ho-tel accommodations are limited, and it is recommended that you take action in securing your spot soon. We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh!

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Elite Sponsors, Richard and Sharon Hampe with Colorado NRA Field Represntative Marc Steinke

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All volunteers are essential to the success of the Friends of NRA program, but a select few stand-out as the back-

bone, the base, the foundation of entire areas and regions within the Friends of NRA network. These volunteers are known as Friends of NRA Volunteers of the Year, and out of all 50 area volun-teers nominated for this award, only five are selected as the Region Volun-teers of the Year. These seven patriots were awarded for their outstanding achievements with an all-expense paid trip to the 2010 NRA Annual Meetings in Charlotte, N.C., where they were recognized at the National NRA Foundation Banquet by Managing Director of Field Operations Kyle Weaver and were the honorary guests for the evening. From the Eastern Region come Randy and Suzanne Lewis of Smiths-burg, Md., one of two husband-and-wife teams nominated for the Region Volunteers of the Year. They are a driv-ing force not only for their banquet, but also stir excitement throughout all of Maryland as they have set new heights for the entire program. A seat at their dinner is in such demand that the only guarantee of attending is to be a spon-

sor and have it purchased at least two months in advance. Tracy Hightower of Camden, Tenn., winner from the Central Region, is a successful business man who puts his entire heart and soul into the Friends of NRA program. As part owner of Tactical Response and Tactical Response Gear, he donated a two-day course to all 23 events in Tennessee to be placed on the live auction, as well as a two-day Fighting Pistol Course as part of the Grand Door Prize at the Tennessee State Fund Grant Conference. He also donated courses to The National NRA Foundation Banquet as well as the Club University in Nashville, Tenn., which helped entice people to attend the larg-est Club U in NRA history. Oklahoma’s own Ron Tarrant of Wilburton was the winner for the Mid West Region. He individually raised over $44K in the 2009 banquet season, which includes banquet tickets sold, sponsorships, underwriting, and dona-tions. His innovative ideas helped Okla-homa reach the $600K mark and his ability to uphold the integrity of NRA at all times has made him a role model for other Friends of NRA volunteers. John and Jean Gettle of Sarasota, Fla. in the Southern Region are the second

husband-and-wife team nominated for the Region Volunteers of the Year. Their countless hours of volunteer work and leadership over the last 10 years have enabled Florida to be a viable con-tender as a top fundraising state. Their tireless dedication to the mission of The NRA Foundation and the Friends of NRA program exemplifies what it means to be an NRA volunteer. Out of Wasilla, Alaska comes a vol-unteer who has spent part of every day of the past year working on some aspect for Alaska Friends of NRA. Denny Hamann, Western Region Volunteer of the Year, made the impossible possible in only three years—he led the Alaska State Friends of NRA committee to the highest level of High Caliber Club status. When it was looking bleak for the fledgling committee, Hamann took hold of the reigns and turned the com-mittee into a force to be reckoned with. Wayne LaPierre said it best in a letter sent to all Region Volunteers of the Year, “This award stands as a tribute to your leadership, dedication and commitment to the preservation of the shooting sports and the Second Amend-ment that have advanced and will continue to expand the shooting sports in America.”

Eastern Region Volunteer of the Year - Maryland: Randy and Suzanne Lewis, Washington Co.Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York (Lower) and Rhode Island: Ron Borgio, Pioneer Valley

Delaware and Pennsylvania (Eastern): Kee Bubbenmoyer, Lehigh ValleyMaine, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York (Northern): Stan Grover, Central Maine

New York (Upper): Thomas Kelly, Chautauqua CountyNorth Carolina (Eastern): Mac Watson, Southeastern

North Carolina (Western): Sam Summey, Western North CarolinaPennsylvania (Western): Dale Emerick, Pennsylvania’s First

Virginia (Eastern) and Washington, D.C.: Chris Fauver, Frederick CountyVirginia (Western) and West Virginia: Gary Taylor, Wytheville

Central Region Volunteer of the Year - Tennessee: Tracy Hightower, Kentucky LakeIllinois (Northern): Tony and Christina Cira, East Central Illinois

Illinois (Southern): Jeff Hargaugh, Central IllinoisIndiana: Brad Landwerlen, Shelbyville County

Kentucky: Scott Smith, Big RiversMichigan: Bruce Bayles, Lenawee County

Missouri: Greg Stephens, Current River AreaOhio (Northern): Darrin Verhoff, Lima Area

Ohio (Southern): Karen Unfried, Miami ValleyWisconsin: Arnold “Bud” Larson, Indianhead

Mid West Region Volunteer of the Year - Oklahoma: Ron Tarrant, Southeastern OklahomaColorado: Gwen Chermak, Colorado

Iowa and Nebraska: Jerry McKnight, Sioux LandKansas: Leon Schumacher, Northwest Kansas

Minnesota: Allen Moy, Wright CountyMontana: Colette Wilburn, Dawson

New Mexico: William and Rhonda Van Dran, Grant CountyNorth Dakota and South Dakota: Arnie and Lori Goldade, Northeast

Wyoming: Rick Rothleutner, Weston County

Southern Region Volunteer of the Year - Florida (Southern): John and Jean Gettle, South BayAlabama: Reece Stewart, Northwest Alabama

Arkansas and Mississippi (Northern): David Joyner, Northwest ArkansasFlorida (Northern): Laura Watson, First Coast and St. Augustine

Georgia: Jeremie Wallace, Valdosta AreaLouisiana and Mississippi (Southern): Chester “Bud” Carpenter, Cenla

South Carolina: Faye Stoudemire, Mid-CarolinaTexas (Northern): Tony Randall, Pineywoods

Texas (Southern): Darrell and Sandra Hester, Mid-CoastTexas (Western): Gary Graham, North Plains

Western Region Volunteer of the Year - Alaska: Denny Hamann, Alaska StateArizona: Guy Garlinghouse, Catalina Mountains and Cobre Valley

California (Central): Tim and Karen Benedix, King CityCalifornia (North Eastern) and Nevada (Western): April Diaz, Gold Country

California (North Western): Mike Schrader, San MateoCalifornia (Southern) and Nevada (Southern): Warren Weir, West Valley and Mountain Communities

Hawaii and Oregon: Gary Winlund, AstoriaWashington (Western): Dutch Jacoby, Skagit County

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Eastern Region Volunteer of the Year - Maryland: Randy and Suzanne Lewis, Washington Co.Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York (Lower) and Rhode Island: Ron Borgio, Pioneer Valley

Delaware and Pennsylvania (Eastern): Kee Bubbenmoyer, Lehigh ValleyMaine, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York (Northern): Stan Grover, Central Maine

New York (Upper): Thomas Kelly, Chautauqua CountyNorth Carolina (Eastern): Mac Watson, Southeastern

North Carolina (Western): Sam Summey, Western North CarolinaPennsylvania (Western): Dale Emerick, Pennsylvania’s First

Virginia (Eastern) and Washington, D.C.: Chris Fauver, Frederick CountyVirginia (Western) and West Virginia: Gary Taylor, Wytheville

Central Region Volunteer of the Year - Tennessee: Tracy Hightower, Kentucky LakeIllinois (Northern): Tony and Christina Cira, East Central Illinois

Illinois (Southern): Jeff Hargaugh, Central IllinoisIndiana: Brad Landwerlen, Shelbyville County

Kentucky: Scott Smith, Big RiversMichigan: Bruce Bayles, Lenawee County

Missouri: Greg Stephens, Current River AreaOhio (Northern): Darrin Verhoff, Lima Area

Ohio (Southern): Karen Unfried, Miami ValleyWisconsin: Arnold “Bud” Larson, Indianhead

Mid West Region Volunteer of the Year - Oklahoma: Ron Tarrant, Southeastern OklahomaColorado: Gwen Chermak, Colorado

Iowa and Nebraska: Jerry McKnight, Sioux LandKansas: Leon Schumacher, Northwest Kansas

Minnesota: Allen Moy, Wright CountyMontana: Colette Wilburn, Dawson

New Mexico: William and Rhonda Van Dran, Grant CountyNorth Dakota and South Dakota: Arnie and Lori Goldade, Northeast

Wyoming: Rick Rothleutner, Weston County

Southern Region Volunteer of the Year - Florida (Southern): John and Jean Gettle, South BayAlabama: Reece Stewart, Northwest Alabama

Arkansas and Mississippi (Northern): David Joyner, Northwest ArkansasFlorida (Northern): Laura Watson, First Coast and St. Augustine

Georgia: Jeremie Wallace, Valdosta AreaLouisiana and Mississippi (Southern): Chester “Bud” Carpenter, Cenla

South Carolina: Faye Stoudemire, Mid-CarolinaTexas (Northern): Tony Randall, Pineywoods

Texas (Southern): Darrell and Sandra Hester, Mid-CoastTexas (Western): Gary Graham, North Plains

Western Region Volunteer of the Year - Alaska: Denny Hamann, Alaska StateArizona: Guy Garlinghouse, Catalina Mountains and Cobre Valley

California (Central): Tim and Karen Benedix, King CityCalifornia (North Eastern) and Nevada (Western): April Diaz, Gold Country

California (North Western): Mike Schrader, San MateoCalifornia (Southern) and Nevada (Southern): Warren Weir, West Valley and Mountain Communities

Hawaii and Oregon: Gary Winlund, AstoriaWashington (Western): Dutch Jacoby, Skagit County


With the last firearm recently sold for $40K by NRA Field Rep Marc Steinke at the 2010 NRA Annual Meetings in Charlotte, N.C., Friends of NRA is proud to announce Kimber’s substantial donation helped raise over an astound-ing $700K for the shooting sports, bringing in more than any other one-time donation. Kimber’s gift included over 90 Kimber Marias shotguns for use by the Friends of NRA program to raise money for The NRA Foundation. Classic in every way, the Kimber Marias are true sidelocks and the collection represents the finest craftsmanship available on an over & under shotgun. To commemorate Kimber’s contri-bution, Friends of NRA expanded its prestigious sponsorship program to include a special $7,500 Kimber Spon-

sorship Level. The level also comprised Friends of NRA’s standard Foundation benefits including a big game series sponsor statue, sponsor hat, as well as a one-year subscription to the quarterly-published Traditions magazine. Promo-tion of the new sponsorship through support materials and Friends of NRA’s website generated a great deal of buzz on both the national and local levels. As a result, the Kimber Sponsorship became widely-popular amongst firearm enthusiasts. The impact of the dona-tion was significant not only in monies raised but in fundraising efforts across the board. “We could not be more pleased with the success of the Kimber donation and the sponsor program,” said Kyle Weaver, Managing Director of NRA Field Operations. “A contribution of

this size and value from an industry leader like Kimber not only generates a tremendous amount of money, but helps further the Friends of NRA brand. Kimber is one of our strongest support-ers and we are thankful for the relation-ship that has developed over the last ten years.” Kimber shares The NRA Founda-tion’s passion for keeping the shooting sports traditions strong for future gen-erations. In addition to the $600K do-nation to the Friends of NRA program, Kimber also contributed $600K to help sponsor the U.S.A. Shooting Team over the past few years. “It just seemed right,” said Kimber’s CEO Leslie Edelman, when announc-ing the donation in 2008, “to support the NRA at the same level.” Kimber’s commitment to support-

In June 2008, Kimber Manufacturing— the world’s leading producer of 1911 style pistols— donated $600K in fine firearms to be utilized by The NRA Foundation for fundraising. The donation was one of the largest in NRA Foundation history.


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ing the shooting sports is one that will hopefully encourage others to do the same. It’s a cause that is fundamental to the survival of some of America’s favor-ite pastimes as well as firearm industries. Funds raised through Kimber’s dona-tion will go on to help support numer-ous organizations and individuals across the nation in areas of firearm education

and training, youth programs, hunter safety, range development, and conser-vation projects, among others. “Kimber appreciates the critical importance of The NRA Foundation and we are very proud to play a vital supportive role in its work. The Kimber team is tireless in its dedication to producing the highest quality firearms

on the market,” said Edelman. “It’s gratifying to know that these efforts are recognized by NRA donors in the form of very generous fundraising results.” “This donation is significant to the longevity of our program,” said John DaSilva, National Manager of Events and Marketing for NRA Field Op-erations. “With a committed group of

Friends of NRA sponsors, volunteers and companies like Kimber, who share our passion for freedom, Friends of NRA is leading the way in ensuring that every generation will be able to enjoy the shooting sports.” Kimber continues to support The NRA Foundation through constant participation in many Friends of NRA

staple events. The 2010 Gun of the Year is a Kimber 84M Rifle .308Win which, as a part of the Standard Merchandise Package, can be found at every Friends of NRA event this year. Additionally, Kimber donated a custom Centennial Edition .45 ACP (1 of 250) to NRA’s 2010 Annual Meetings that raised over $10K during live auction.

Kimber’s continual contributions are an unprecedented gift to The NRA Foundation. To Kimber, we thank you for your generous donation and for your perpetual support for The NRA Foundation. With your support, Friends of NRA can continue to foster the future of the shooting sports for years to come.

“We could not be more pleased with the success of the Kimber donation and the sponsor program. Kimber is one of our stron-gest supporters and we are thankful for the relationship that has developed over the last ten years.”

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No one can argue the im-portance of educating today’s youth, and with the increasing

financial demands of college, The NRA Foundation continues to support high school juniors and seniors through its own Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) Grand Scholarship. Since 1996, The NRA Foundation has been awarding $20K each year through its scholarship program. The scholarships are reserved for students who participated in the previous year’s National Y.E.S., an expense-paid leadership week in Washington, D.C. Students take what they learned during the week and apply it to their commu-nities, as well as promote Y.E.S. in vari-ous local media outlets. In many ways, Y.E.S. students become ambassadors for the NRA and are awarded for their outreach through the Grand Scholar-ship program. A common theme among many of

the applicants was the implementa-tion of the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® program. Nearly all entries presented Eddie’s life-saving message to their local elementary schools, Boy Scouts, and 4-H clubs, while some even dressed up as Eddie himself. “This was the first time Eddie Eagle made an appearance in my county,” said Alexis Zobel of Shelbyville, Ind. “It was at my elemen-tary school where I had once attended. I dressed up in the suit and went around to classes ranging from kindergarten to third grade. When I went to each room, I gave high-fives, performed the dance with them, and had pictures taken.” Students also spoke at Friends of NRA banquets about their experi-ence at Y.E.S. to show supporters the money they spend at Friends of NRA banquets go to a good cause— them. “This opportunity opened my eyes to a lot of things about history, politics, and our government. I see it now as my

responsibility to uphold the Consti-tution and be an active member of society,” said Alyssa Ferrin of Phoenix, Ariz. during a speech given to her local Friends of NRA. “Over the course of just one week, I gained an appreciation for an understanding of freedom, thanks to the Y.E.S. program.” The Y.E.S. Grand Scholarship pro-gram demonstrates how whole commu-nities can be positively affected by one student’s endeavor to earn scholarship money for college. The dedication and commitment shown by these outstand-ing youth represent the future of the NRA and our nation.

Earn money for college! Apply for the 2011 Y.E.S. summit by contact Senior Event Services Coordinator, Nicole Mc-Mahon at 800-672-3888 ext. 1342 or by email at [email protected]. This pro-gram is funded through state and national grants from The NRA Foundation.

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If you’re not on Facebook, what are you waiting for? It seems like a ridiculous question, but lately it

is uncommon to find someone not on the leading social networking site. And that’s because Facebook has become an invaluable tool for individuals, busi-nesses, and non-profits alike. Friends of NRA is no exception to the Facebook phenomenon. Through the creation of a “Fan Page,” a profile for Friends of NRA that individuals can link to their profiles and receive updates, Friends of NRA has been able to open a whole new door for connecting with the general public and its current commit-tees. “Facebook is allowing Friends of NRA to communicate to a mass audience unlike anything we’ve done before,” said Nicole McMahon, Senior Event

Services Coordinator in NRA’s Field Operations Division. “We update our Facebook pages daily with news we find on how Friends of NRA is helping the community through grants we distrib-ute to clubs and organizations while also highlighting our volunteers who make a difference.” And what makes Facebook so attrac-tive is the instant interactive capabilities it allows non-profits like Friends of NRA to have with individuals. For instance, fans of Friends of NRA can comment on recent events, exchange information

with volunteers, offer suggestions on what works well at their events, along with a plethora of other options. “We also give our members and fans the opportunity to comment and ‘like’ the articles we post so we can receive greater feedback,” said McMahon. “Being able to communicate with our volunteers and supporters is essential and Facebook is a great tool to carry out that mission. We are seeing more cama-raderie within Friends of NRA groups across the nation who would’ve never been able to communicate like they are now were it not for Facebook.” When Friends of NRA originally started using Facebook, they were ner-vous it might draw too much attention away from their website. But on the contrary, not only has Facebook offered Friends of NRA a one-stop shop to con-

nect with like-minded people, but it has also been an integral tool for promoting the program’s events and driving people to www.friendsofnra.org. “Facebook is also helping with mar-keting of Friends of NRA banquets too,” said McMahon. “I’ve received numer-ous comments from field reps and volunteers who say they’ve already sold raffle and banquet tickets through active promotion on Facebook. We weren’t expecting this type of participation, but it’s definitely a plus! The more people we can reach using this medium, the

more people we can potentially recruit as volunteers and the more organiza-tions we can potentially give grants to that support the shooting sports.” Friends of NRA strongly urges its committees to utilize the Facebook tools as well by creating their individual committee fan pages. So far, there are over 50 committees using the social networking site. “To truly use this marketing phenomenon, all committees should be on board,” said McMahon. “The committees who have already been utilizing Facebook, like Eliza-bethtown Friends of NRA which has over 420 people linked to their page, has used it for everything from posting pictures of their banquet, links to other Kentucky Friends of NRA groups, and a link to the Friends of NRA’s website where people can purchase their tickets.

They are an excellent example of how Facebook is changing the marketing of banquets.” As of now, the Friends of NRA fan page has nearly 4,000 people who “like” the page and the number is growing every day. And as far as Friends of NRA is concerned, it’s only the beginning in their push to reach out to fellow com-mittees. If you are already on Facebook, join the official Friends of NRA fan page today by searching Facebook for “Friends of NRA.” If you’re not on Face-book, what are you waiting for?

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One of the most successful state Youth Education Summits (Y.E.S.) has occurred in Pennsylvania for the last six years, and the Seventh Annual Pennsylvania Y.E.S. was no exception. This year, 18 students developed

an awareness of all levels of government, expanded their ap-preciation for Pennsylvania’s heritage, and gained an under-standing of the history and mission of the NRA. Eastern Pennsylvania Senior Field Representative, Kory Enck, along with Y.E.S. organizers and chaperones, Janet Nyce and Charles and Ursula Fox, have long held the belief today’s youth are the future leaders of America and should learn leadership and speaking skills that are sometimes lacking in the public school system. Through debates and speeches, students listen to insights from their peers and learn to formulate and establish well-educated opinions. Breanna Lincoski, first-place winner of this year’s Pennsyl-vania Y.E.S., felt the most valuable learning activities of the summit were also her favorite. “The most significant thing I

learned was from the debates— they taught me to listen to both sides of the argument before debating,” Lincoski said. “My favorite part was meeting all the different kids from all over the state and getting different points of views of issues.” During the four-day summit, which took place Thursday, March 25 – Monday, March 29, participants experienced a wide-range of activities varying from touring the Governor’s Mansion to traveling to the local Bass Pro Shop. Students were given the opportunity to meet with local lobbyist John Kline, Pennsylvania House Counselor Rod Corey, ILA Liai-son John Hohenwarter, and state representatives Matt Gabler and Scott Perry. They also received a presentation from ILA Grassroots Coordinator Seth Waugh, who taught students how to get involved with elections and campaigns at the college level. A highlight of the week was the visit to Palmyra Sportsmen’s Association, where students learned to shoot archery, as well as trap and air rifle. “Watching the events unfold over four days was fantastic!” said Enck. “The comments heard from them as they left on

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As North Carolina and Pennsylvania have watched their state Youth Education Summits (Y.E.S.) flourish into creative learning environments for outstanding students in their states, other states have struggled or not even considered starting their own Y.E.S. Why? Various reasons can hinder start-ups— not enough volunteers, funding, or time being the main culprits. Starting a state Y.E.S. can be done and is worth the time and commitment involved in organizing one! State volunteer Y.E.S. organizers, along with North Caro-lina and Pennsylvania NRA Field Representatives, can attest to the immense impact a state Y.E.S. has on their students and communities. Not only are they teaching today’s youth about the history and mission of the NRA, but also cultivat-ing communication and leadership skills that students will carry on with them for the rest of their lives. In addition, students are provided the opportunity to develop an aware-ness and desire to learn about their state’s unique heritage and history, and understand how young citizens can become involved in serving their communities. If you find you are interested in this mission and are willing to implement a Y.E.S. program in your state capital, you are on the path to starting a state Y.E.S. Here’s some bullet points on how to accomplish that goal:

Recruit Volunteers: Although planning a state Y.E.S. pro-gram is possible with one person, it will be much more suc-cessful with several volunteers who can share the work load.

Secure Funding: First-year state Y.E.S. programs need to have an Employee Identification Number (EIN) or Federal Tax ID. This will enable you to open a bank account to ac-cept and disperse funds for materials, food, and hotel costs.

Create an Itinerary: State summits last three to four days and include activities such as state capitol tours, museum tours and student speeches and debates.

Select Students: National Y.E.S. can provide you with the ap-plication process to get started on selecting a qualified group of 5-10 students.

Now that you see how easy it can be to start a State Y.E.S. program, if your state doesn’t have one, what are you waiting

for? Contact Your State NRA Field Rep-resentative and get involved today!

Sunday proved that they had gained a ton of information, experience and confidence in moving forward now. NRA members, students and the Y.E.S. program have had a lasting effect on their lives.” In addition to the amazing four-day experience in the heart of Pennsylvania, two students were selected to represent Pennsylvania at the National Y.E.S. program taking place in Washington, D.C. this summer from July 12 – 18. The first place winner was Breanna Lincoski of Daisytown, Pa. and second place went to John Wagner of Russell, Pa. Winners were announced on Sunday evening at the Y.E.S. graduation banquet by special keynote speaker Rep. Matt Gabler. “Overall it was a great experience,” said Lincoski. “I am more outgoing now and became a better speaker. I can’t wait until National Y.E.S.!”

Get involved! Apply for the Pennsylvania Youth Education Sum-mit by contacting NRA Senior Field Representative Kory Enck at (717) 689-3200 or by email at [email protected].


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Since its establishment in 1931, the Fond du Lac Rifle & Pistol Club has developed into not only

a place for city’s law enforcement to train but a center for education for the community as a whole. While the Rifle & Pistol Club utilized the basement of the city of Fond du Lac’s Hamilton Building as a range to allow year-round pistol and rifle shooting, the upper level served as the city’s youth center. But in June 2008 severe rain swamped the area, causing the nearby Fond du Lac River to overflow. As a result of being only 100 yards from the river, the Hamilton Building was completely flooded. The damage was so severe the city determined the building beyond salvation and opted to demolish the building entirely. In lieu of rebuild-

ing, the city decided to create a park area instead, leaving the Fond du Lac Rifle & Pistol Club in search of a new home. “In an increasingly urbanized world, people have fewer chances to experi-ence any of the many shooting sports,” said NRA Field Rep for Wisconsin, Scott Taetsch. “Losing the Fond du Lac Rifle and Pistol Club entirely wasn’t an option. We knew rebuilding was imperative to maintaining the strong shooting sports community Fond du Lac constructed throughout the years. It was never a matter of ‘if we should rebuild?’ but ‘how and when?’”

To begin their pursuit to rebuild the Fond du Lac Rifle & Pistol Club, club members approached the local Isaac Walton League- A.D. Southerland where they agreed to a 50-year land use lease to be reviewed and renewed upon expiration. The property leased by the club was for the construction of a class-room facility, gun vault, and develop-ment of an indoor shooting range. Then, the Wisconsin Friends of NRA State Fund Committee (SFC) made a bold move at the 2009 SFC Meeting to allot $30K in grants to the construction of the new facility. Friends of NRA was already active in the community with the annual Fond Du Lac Friends of NRA banquet, and after deliberation, the SFC recognized the impact of allocat-ing such a large sum to one individual

project would have on the entire com-munity. It was a chance, they say, worth taking. “Fond du Lac Friends of NRA is proud to support such a worthy proj-ect,” said Taetsch. “The new facility will not only benefit the entire Fond du Lac community, but will have a positive impact in promoting firearm safety and the shooting sports for generations to come.” With the new land lease and grant by Wisconsin Friends of NRA, construction began in June with a large portion of the work and materials being donated and utilizing the local technical college

for support. The donations of time and labor helped cut expenses and gave the local students a great way to gain some on-site experience. But the ultimate prize went to the Fond du Lac Rifle & Pistol Club. After the upsetting experience of losing their popular shooting facility, they were able to take on the monumental task of rebuilding from the ground up and in the end, they will be left with memories of the former Fond du Lac building and a new home in which to serve the area. “This new facility gives the commu-nity a safe and user-friendly environ-ment to introduce young people to our American history and heritage and the rewarding, lifelong sport of shooting,” said Taetsch. “Shooting sports gives people the opportunity to participate in

an exciting and challenging sport that can be enjoyed their whole lifetime. This new building is a welcome op-portunity for individuals who might not otherwise get a shot at America’s outdoor tradition.” All things considered, this one substantially-sized grant starts to look a little less like $30K and a lot more like an investment in the shooting sports for years to come.

Apply for an NRA Foundation Grant in Wisconsin! Contact Scott Taestch at (715) 873-3360 or visit www.nrafoundation.org/grants.

Visit www.friendsofnra.org/WI

“this new building is a welcome opportunity for individuals who might not otherwise get a shot at america’s outdoor tradition.”

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In fundraising, there is nothing more triumphant than surpassing a previous goal and raising more

money than ever before. For the Falls of the Ohio Friends of NRA committee, that very day came and ended with over $100K raised for The NRA Foundation. It wasn’t the committee’s first successful banquet, rather it marked its inaugural transcendence past the $100K point into an elite group of Friends of NRA committees able to accomplish such an

insurmountable number in one night. Ciphering the code to this com-mittee’s success isn’t hard— it all boils down to the energy! Chairman of the Falls of the Ohio committee, Jason Franklin, likens his event to that feeling you get at a concert right before the main act takes the stage, the effect of which is a kind of buzz that doesn’t leave you until long after the banquet is over. “Our event is absolutely electric! We build up a fevered pitch that seems

to last through the entire night,” said Franklin. “We actually have about four dozen or so that tailgate the event several hours beforehand. It doesn’t hurt that I keep a steady flow of upbeat music going all through the event. It just seems to keep our patrons stoked all night.” Their enthusiastic appetite is backed by many crucial elements which, together, lead to a lucrative night of fundraising for the shooting sports.

One such characteristic be-ing commitment to quality. “We always strive to have those type of items that many have always dreamed of owning, but are reluctant to buy,” Franklin said. “That seems to be a good key to selling tickets for us. We are never afraid to take chances on new ideas and try to really invent new ways of raising money.” “Our live auction is hard to beat as we really try to put many unique and hard-

to-find items in. At the 2010 banquet, we auctioned off an authentic ‘Tomb-stone’ movie poster with the signatures of many of the cast in the movie includ-ing Charlton Heston for $5,000!” One component the Falls of the Ohio Friends of NRA banquet stresses is not just what is at the event, but who. “We have a very high attendance and quite a large percentage is made up of ladies,” said Franklin. “Every year I hear of quite a few wives who force their hesitant, shooting or hunting husband

to go because they, the wives, look forward to going every year.” In addition, each year the committee honors one of the local grant recipients for their efforts in passing on the shoot-ing sports heritage. “We also always point out to our patrons where funds are going and remind them that if us folks in the shooting sports traditions do not take care of ourselves, certainly no one else will,” said Franklin. In the same spirit of community, the committee does a lot together outside of the banquet. “We shoot, hunt, and also attend a lot of other banquets together. We spend a lot of time together in the field and at the range, in addition to all the hard work we put forth towards our various events. I believe that this friend-ship bonds us as a group and drives us toward the total effort that is put forth all year long.” As for breaking $100K, that was merely an added bonus to an already strong event. “I couldn’t be prouder! I really feel that we have one of the hard-est working, most effective committees in the land,” Franklin said. “We work till exhaustion during our banquet planning season of about three months to put our event together and the end product really shows the heart and soul of our 30-plus members. It is very gratifying to reach a goal that seemed unattainable when we started!”

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA ban-quet in Indiana! Contact NRA Central Region Director Phil Gray at (740) 773-4119 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

Visit www.friendsofnra.org/IN

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On February 23, 1945, Marine photographer Joe Rosenthal captured what would become one of the

most widely-recognized images to come out of World War II. His famous and historic photo, Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima, was taken during the Battle for Iwo Jima while five U.S. Marines and one U.S. Navy Corpsman raised the United States’ flag atop Mount Suriba-chi. In honor of the 65th Anniversary of the Battle for Iwo Jima, Friends of NRA created a highly-detailed Iwo Jima Sculpture for its 2010 Standard Mer-chandise Package. The sculpture was custom designed by artist Rick Terry to ensure the most accurate representation of Rosenthal’s famous photograph, and since its debut, the Iwo Jima Sculpture has quickly become a favorite amongst banquet attendees— even making Traditions’ Industry Corner list of most popular and highest-raising Friends of NRA items this year (see pages 26-27). Its popularity is far from astonishing, as the sculpture evokes a strong sense

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in the country every year, the Corpus Christi Friends of NRA committee exceeded all expectations when it sold the Iwo Jima Sculpture for an incredible $10K. Corpus Christi is no stranger to high-end donations though, in fact, it is constantly in contention for the num-ber one spot amongst Friends of NRA banquets in the country and has been named “Most Outstanding Committee” several times in the past. Nevertheless, the $10K contribution for the Iwo Jima Sculpture held a special place in com-mittee members’ hearts, as one of their long-time banquet attendees, retired Marine Sgt. L. Wesley Plummer, fought at the Battle for Iwo Jima its entire 36-day length. “This year during the Corpus Christi Friends of NRA event, Wes Plummer, a long-time committee member, was honored not only by his committee but the entire audience for his participa-tion in WWII,” said Senior NRA Field Representative for South Texas, Gayle Carter-Cook. “Although Wes has been recognized various times throughout the years, we felt that it was time for his hometown and his own committee to let him know how proud we are of him. Thanks to him and all the others that served, we are able to enjoy our dinners and freedom today.” In light of this year’s Standard Merchandise Package featuring the

Iwo Jima Sculpture, Carter-Cook in-vited Plummer to speak to the Corpus Christi Friends of NRA crowd about his experiences. Plummer was a machine-gun trooper during the war, and spoke briefly about his time during the Battle for Iwo Jima where he bravely con-tinued fighting after being injured in combat when shrapnel hit his face. “His story, and mere presence at the banquet, was a powerful moment for all who attended,” said Carter-Cook. “The whole thing was very emotional.” Afterwards, guests took a moment to recognize all the veterans in attendance and then the committee presented Plummer with an Iwo Jima Sculpture for his participation. Rick Terry, the art-ist behind the Friends of NRA Iwo Jima Sculpture, even took the time to sign the sculpture for Plummer. When the Corpus Christi Friends of NRA put the Iwo Jima Sculpture up for sale in the live auction and it sold for $10K, they too were astonished by the large dona-tion. Later, Plummer agreed to sign the sculpture for the attendee who bought it. “When people at headquarters found out how much the Iwo Jima Sculpture went for, they were stunned,” said Cart-er-Cook. “They called and asked how we raised $10K using the sculpture, you know, to see if we paired it with another item or something else. The Iwo Jima Sculpture was sold by itself, but I tell everyone that with Plummer’s presence we were able to sell just a little piece of history.”

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet in Texas! Contact NRA Field Representative Gayle Carter-Cook at (361) 972-2166 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

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At the 2010 Mid Nebraska Friends of NRA banquet, the room was filled with over 300 shooting sports supporters and enthusiasts, meaning nearly 10 percent of Broken Bow’s population attended to help raise roughly $50K in one night— no small feat for such a small town. Mid Nebraska Friends of NRA Chair-man Matthew Haumont believes a number of reasons play a part in their monumental success over the years, the most important being the diverse com-mittee truly committed to the cause. But just like any successful business, Haumont says the banquet thrives be-

cause quality runs full circle throughout the entire planning process. “One, we have a great product. The NRA sells itself to people in central Nebraska. People believe in the NRA and want to support it,” said Haumont. “Personally, I think our base [Standard Merchandise] packages from the NRA have gotten better. As I see other charity packages, I commend the NRA for stay-ing in front of the curve. The past two years our package has had a good deal of variety, instead of being overloaded

with one or two items. I really think the packages we are being offered has gotten more attractive to our patrons. “Second, we have a great sales team,” Haumont said. “We have folks who are excellent sales people, they know how to sell a product. We have folks who are good at marketing/advertising and get-ting the word out about our banquet, as well as making our event attractive to sponsors and patrons. We have a diversity of connections, so we are able to network with a large group of busi-nesses and individuals. We have a group of folks with a common interest yet

diverse talents which has been a huge asset. “And, third, in this case perhaps the most important, you have to have good customers. We have great support from the local community,” added Haumont. “Our success starts with the businesses and individuals who support the ban-quet and the patrons who attend it and play the games and buy at the auctions. So, really the credit goes to them.” Mid Nebraska Friends of NRA has sold out most of its banquets in the

past, and say the key to doing so is through low entrance prices, an entic-ing and tasty meal, door prizes, and of course, more guns! This year, the committee raised a significant amount through its “Loaded Gun-Safe” pre-event raffle, which sold out in only two weeks, its recent rise to High Caliber Club status opened new doors to higher quality firearms, and the committee offers a special veterans-only door prize drawing as a way of saying thank you to those who protect our freedoms. “This has grown larger than any of us ever could have dreamed six years ago,”

said Haumont. “Our success has been because everyone has done what they could using the talents and connections they have. We are very grateful for [the community’s] continued and generous support. None of this could happen without their support.”

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet in Nebraska! Contact NRA Field Representative Tim Bacon at (515) 576-1285 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

From mega metropolises to tiny towns, Friends of NRA is making an impact every-where you go. Broken Bow, Neb. is located in the heart of America with a popula-tion of around 3,500 yet, despite such a miniature size, Broken Bow hosts one of

Nebraska’s largest Friends of NRA banquets.

“our success starts with the businesses and individuals who support the banquet and the patrons who attend it and play the games and buy at the auctions.”

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It was only five years ago that Carl House decided to go fishing on horseback in the back-country just

outside Cody, Wyo. In a tragic turn of events, his horse tripped and fell down hundreds of feet into a canyon subse-quently killing the horse and leaving House severely injured. House was air lifted out, suffering spinal injuries that left him a quadriplegic with very limited use of his right hand. A few months back, a friend of House, Bobby Luffman, walked into Grizzly Country Outdoors (GCO) with House’s favorite handgun, a Ruger 357 mag-num six speed that had been previously lost in the fall. The handgun was in pretty poor shape; it was rusted and pitted with no grips. Luffman had got-ten his hands on it after a year or so when friends of House’s went back to the site of his accident and finally found the gun, but in terrible condition. In an attempt to restore the gun, Luffman had worked on it to no avail includ-ing taking it into several other gun shops around town to have it fixed. Unfortunately, he was told repeatedly the gun was unrepair-able and instead he should probably seek to purchase a new gun entirely. When Luffman brought the gun to GCO, he retold House’s story to GCO owner and gunsmith, Mark A. Paul. After hearing the story, Paul vowed to fix the gun one way or another and set to work on repairing it. Paul also took the liberty of contacting his friends at

Sturm Ruger to solicit help rebuilding the gun, conveying to the company House’s story and informing them he would not be charging anything for his work or shipping and requested Sturm Ruger do the same. With the com-bined efforts of GCO and Sturm Ruger the gun was completely restored and repaired to three grades higher than the original purchase condition with a very high-polish blue, new grips, totally new internal parts, red ramp front sights, and gold inlayed lettering. The prod-

uct of their hard work was absolutely astonishing by all accounts and when Luffman returned to observe the gun’s reformation, he was amazed to say the least. Everyone was thrilled about the improvements, and wanted to make the return of the firearm to House a special occassion. When someone mentioned the local Friends of NRA banquet in

Cody, they decided there was no better place to surprise House than in a room full of firearm enthusiasts. With House’s wife, Marguerite, and other friends, Luffman was able to help coordinate the banquet surprise. House, unaware of the banquet, thought it was just another evening out to dinner. Lit-tle did he know that Paul of GCO had already arranged with Friends of NRA Chairman Chad Binkley for the pre-sentation of the firearm. Binkley gave a brief introduction and called House,

Luffman, Paul and Paul’s 12-year old son, Donny, to center stage. Paul gave a detailed account of the complete ordeal while House sat beside him in shock. Then, with his son, Paul presented the gun to House with overwhelm-ing applause and cheers ringing in the background, an ovation that could only be given to such a degree by fellow outdoorsmen and NRA members. It was quite a moment. House knew the gun was his right away, but was in utter disbelief at its new condition. The touching moment was one shared by all for a permanently

injured fellow sportsman. While hold-ing the gun in his hand, House said he only wished he could fire five shots in the air.

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet in Wyoming! Contact NRA Field Representative Dave Manzer at (307) 746-2520 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

Visit www.friendsofnra.org/WY

From Right to Left: Donny Paul, Mark Paul, Carl House and Bobby Luffman

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It is no secret that Alaska Friends of NRA has enjoyed monumental success in the past. Many people ask

“What are you guys doing up there?” or “How do you do it?” or my personal favorite, “What is your secret?”, think-ing we have some kind of super raffle or gimmick that just rolls in the cash. The truth of the matter is that one of the big secrets to Alaska Friends of NRA’s success are the ladies on our com-mittees. When I first started in the Friends of NRA program I was the chairman for the Homer Friends of NRA committee. Me and my buddy, Dr. Rick Swen-son, went out and secured a bunch of donations and purchased vendor direct optional merchandise and when it was all said and done, we thought we had done a spectacular job. When my wife walked through the door and saw all the guns and camo merchandise she turned to me and asked, “Where’s the stuff for the women?” Rick and I just stood there in silence. We took what she said to heart and decided not to make that mistake twice. Being that Alaska is the biggest state in America (if you cut Alaska in half, Texas would only be the third biggest state), I have a lot of windshield time to think while driving between events. During such a road trip, I had a revela-tion— our most successful committees were the ones with the most ladies on them! The ladies of Alaska bring a lot to the Friends of NRA table. At meetings, they

are all business, keeping a meeting mov-ing and on track when it can easily spin into conversations about ballistic tables or the scarcity of powder and primers. They have a remarkable eye for detail that is fundamental in planning a big-picture event, they know better than anyone not to push the bulk of the work off to the last minute, and are great at anticipating often unforeseen circumstances that arise. Most importantly though, they help make an Alaska Friends of NRA banquet a couples event! Our committees host family-friendly banquets, and we’ve found that ladies spend just as much, if not more, at our banquets as guys do. The ladies on Friends of NRA committees really know how to produce a banquet that caters to everyone in attendance. They bring a whole other side to what is auctioned off, like a more women-friendly firearm package complete with training gift certificates, and ideas for what games are played or how to run an event, that prove invaluable to the program as a whole. To add to their extensive repertoire, the ladies of Alaska take great pride in decorating the hall and organizing the merchandise for the live and silent auctions. I have watched some of our male volunteers set up tables before and often times it ends up resembling a garage sale more than a banquet hall. I have learned it is sometimes best to let the guys unload the boxes and let the ladies make it look good. Their knack

for presentation in both merchandise and décor may not seem as important compared to all the other expertise they possess, but I am here to tell you that it is! We are selling the sizzle as much as we are selling the steak here in Alaska; atmosphere is just as important as the items we have on the table. Like I said earlier, our events are couples events and often times the wife purchases the tickets because she had so much fun in years past. Having items for the ladies is just as crucial as having items for the men who come. Once you incorporate these con-cepts into your banquets for a number of years, you won’t have any trouble selling dinner tickets. In fact, the ladies of Alaska do such an awesome job we have events scheduled in September and October that are already sold out! That’s because our events are very social and the ladies make our events into THE social event of the year. To increase your bottom line you need to get more ladies on your com-mittee and leave them alone to work their magic! They will surprise you— guaranteed. Having more ladies on your committee will attract more ladies to your events and that my friends, is KEY!

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet in Alaska! Contact NRA Field Representative Brad Kruger at (907) 235-9059 or by email at [email protected] for more information.

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The last Southern California Friends of NRA banquet of the year was a night filled with

chance, whether it was winning fire-arms, trying your hand at the games, or … finding romance? It was the first-ever Singles Night Friends of NRA banquet, an entire event de-voted to those not devoted to anyone else, and it was a hit! NRA Field Rep for South-ern California, Lissa Davis, is known for her innovative fundraising techniques, but since holding the first-ever Friends of NRA Singles Night, she might become known for her match-making skills as well. “Friends of NRA com-mittee volunteers have been conducting these fundraisers on behalf of The NRA Foun-dation since 1993, and the banquets are known for their family-friendly focus,” said Davis. “However, in the five seasons I’ve been a field rep working these banquets, I’ve noticed a lot of people who come alone to the event and sort of wander around look-ing a little lost. And I realized that these events, although fun if you’re paired up, can be a little lonely if you’re not.” And what better way to find like-minded people than at an event for a cause you believe in? The best part—

even if you don’t find love, you could still go home with something new. Several firearms were either raffled off or put up for auction, including his and hers Smith & Wesson revolvers, a matched set of Ruger Vaqueros, and

host of other non-firearm related items. The event was a success, and if you missed out on the chance to meet your matched Rugers made in heaven, there is always next year. “We learned a lot from this first

singles-themed event, such as which games worked well, what needed to be explained better, even what kind of ra-tio of ages and genders we can expect,” said Davis. “We also made some great connections with guests who are con-

nected to other singles groups that maybe we can partner with to reach more people. So I’d say look for more fun games that get guests to inter-act with each other and more people attending once word of mouth begins to build about the great firearms and other prizes people can win. “I would love to hold more of these, and move them around to different areas of Southern California. I think we can tap an entirely new audience of people who want to support the Second Amend-ment but need an extra incen-tive to donate to the cause. What better incentive than the possibility of finding love?” Maybe, winning a gun?

Attend an upcoming Friends of NRA banquet in California! Contact NRA Field Representa-tive Lissa Davis at (907) 235-

9059 or by email at [email protected] for more information. Thank you to Jober Velasco of www.GoShootingToday.com for the information he provided to us in his original article entitled “Singles Night with Friends of NRA”.

Visit www.friendsofnra.org/CA

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There are over 1,000 Friends of NRA events across the nation every year, and each committee finds its own way to make its event unique from every other. No two committees hold a banquet in the same location, and each one high-lights different guest speakers, but most often committee members take pride in the unique items they offer at their particular banquet. A fabulous door prize can entice new attendees, or a unique item can spruce up a cookie-cutter auction; sometimes having that one extra item at your ban-quet can make all the difference. The catch is those items have to come from somewhere, thus any committee mem-ber knows the value of a good donation, whether it be monetary or in the form of merchandise, a big donation can

have a big impact on the vitality of a banquet. In most cases it can be a triple win for the donor, the committee, and the attendee. For that reason, some states seek do-nations on a larger scale— a statewide contribution. Two states in particular, Arkansas (with northern Mississippi) and Tennessee, have mastered the art of the win-win-win scenario by securing

not only donations for one banquet, but donations for every event in the state. “Until last year Arkansas had not offered the opportunity for a business or individual donor to support all of the events in the state,” said Mike Nevins, NRA Field Representative for Arkansas and northern Mississippi. “Our bad! As soon as we explained the benefits [to potential statewide supporters] of un-derwriting and donating to the Friends program and outlined the recognition donors receive at our events, in our dinner programs, on our dinner tickets, and in our event promotional materials, folks began signing up.” In Tennessee, statewide donations started as early as three years ago when Tactical Response contacted Tennes-

see NRA Field Rep. Mike Webb and contributed a two-day training package to every banquet, raising over $17K. The next year, Hero Gear jumped on board to supply a Fantasy Range Day for two, which raised over $12K. It was then when Webb really started seeing the advantages of securing statewide donations. This year, both Tactical Response

and Hero Gear signed on for another year as Tennessee statewide donors, and Webb hit the ground running to find more. Not only did he send out emails with handouts on becoming a statewide donor, but most remarkably he sought out items he would like sponsored statewide. At the annual Friends of NRA Tennessee State Fund Committee meeting, Webb set up a table featuring the items with a note which simply read “You could be a statewide donor for any of these items, just ask me how!” By lunch, every item was spoken for by individuals and businesses willing to sponsor the cost. The go-getter strategy is all a part of Webb’s personal policy of the “you don’t know until you ask” motto in addition to the significant attention he gives each

donor at every one of his banquets. “I print statewide donor’s names or business logos in each banquet’s program, recognize them over the loud speakers at events, put a sign beside each item with who they are donated by, and anything else I can think of to give our statewide donors the recogni-tion they deserve,” said Webb. “They love it! It really is a win for every-

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one because we get the donations or underwriting we really need, they get exposure throughout the entire state, and attendees get the opportunity to buy some really unique items.” For 2010, Webb secured a remark-able 19 statewide donations and Nevins’ statewide underwriting for Arkansas currently totals over $12K. Many of these statewide donations aren’t your run-of-the-mill items either. “Three of the four best-selling live auction items at our events come from the statewide underwriting program,” Nevins said. “That is nearly $700 per event on just those three items, or nearly $17,500 dollars over 25 events. Lots of kids will be shooting next year due to the generosity of our statewide donors.” In Arkansas, you can find a Thomp-son 1927 A-1 Deluxe with violin case, donated by Don and Joan Hill, which accompanies the Iwo Jima Sculpture in the live auction at every regular event. The Hills, of Don’s Weaponry in North Little Rock, and also underwrote the Bonnie & Clyde American Artifact print, a framed display of a shell casing and bullet fired by Clyde Barrow’s Browning Automatic Rifle. Bill and Kay Sparks of Russellville donated framed etchings by artist Dave Chapple entitled Arkansas Bobs. Chapple took a scene from a farm north

of Russellville and produced the hand colored etchings to be sold at Friends of NRA banquets. Gary and Barbara Winchester of JW Manufacturing in Mineral Springs underwrote the state-wide raffle item, the Smith & Wesson Model 10 Revolver 50th Anniversary Law Enforcement Division firearm. “We believe it is critically impor-tant to support The NRA Foundation to secure our Second Amendment rights,” said Mike Wilkins of Wilkins Bros Outdoors in Russellville. Wilkins underwrote a Browning Citori shotgun and Thompson Icon rifle for first and second prize in Arkansas’ 2010 Sports-man’s Statewide Raffle. “That is why I helped start the Russellville Friends of NRA dinner, and why I support it with underwriting, sponsorships, and my volunteer efforts.” On a similar note, C.O. Arms in Tennessee produced a 1911 Pistol .45 ACP engraved with the words “Tennes-see Friends of NRA 2010,” the Friends of NRA patriot logo, and a specialized serial number TNFNRA01 through 24 for every event in the state. Moreover, Tom Cantrell, owner of C.O. Arms, and Dee Newman, the CEO, attend as many events as possible to help work the game featuring their donation. Tennessee also received a high-end donation package with a minimum bid of $1K that provides a tour for up to

10 guests at the Barrett Firearms plant, including the chance to shoot the world famous Barrett .50-caliber rifle. Each winning bidder will be eligible for a drawing at the end of the year for one free Barrett 98-Bravo 338 Lupua Rifle, which was named NRA Publications’ 2010 Golden Bullseye Rifle of the Year. “With just five events down, these donations have helped raise us over $18,000,” said Webb. “And it hasn’t cost us a dime to do it. These donations are going to help bring in close to $60-80K more for The NRA Foundation this year and all you have to do is just ask. If you don’t ask, you’ll never know. The worst thing a potential statewide donor can tell you is ‘no,’ but most of them want to and enjoy helping.” Not only have statewide dona-tions helped entice new attendees and promote local businesses and individu-als who support Second Amendment rights, but they have opened doors to new networks of people to bring the shooting communities even closer together. Overall, statewide donors have aided in raising countless dollars through the Friends of NRA program for The NRA Foundation— expanding that triple win amongst the donor, the committee, and the attendee, to include the numerous recipients of much-needed grants throughout the state and nation.

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Year after year, the Friends of NRA Standard Merchandise Package Selec-tion Committee, working with vendors, stays current to trends and seeks out in-put from those in the field to create the very best possible products for Friends of NRA supporters. Some of the best and most exciting industries are represented in the package every year, and while the

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these items stand out from the crowd. One such item is the Taurus .357 Revolver w/custom rosewood grip, a small-frame firearm equipped with a 2" steel barrel with fixed sights, crisp sin-gle-double action trigger, and five round capacity. To date, the Taurus is one of the most successful firearms in the pack-age, paralleled only by the Rossi Trifecta Youth 20GA/.22LR/.243WIN with NRA logo, made by Rossi Firearms, a subsidiary of Taurus International. NRA Field Representative for Colorado, Marc Steinke, holds the record so far for raising the most money using the Taurus during a live auction. “You need to key in on the fact that it is perfect for concealed carry,” Steinke said. “As a matter of fact, it is the only concealed carry handgun we have in the live auction. Package it up with a donated CCW instruction class or the pushbutton lock box and now we’ve got ourselves an auction!” “Taurus and Rossi are very excited to provide exclusive products to the Friends of NRA merchandise package program,” said Bob Morrison, President and CEO of Taurus International and Rossi Firearms. “Both companies have a long tradition of supporting NRA initiatives and are thrilled that the ex-clusive Friends of NRA Taurus revolver and Rossi Trifecta long gun are such popular offerings in the program.” The Standard Merchandise Package is always brimming with items emphasiz-ing the Second Amendment and con-veying themes of American patriotism, so it comes as no surprise some of the

package’s most popular items encapsu-late those very messages. “I find a common thread among Friends of NRA guests is that we are all cut from the same cloth. We are all patriotic, freedom-loving, historically-attuned, devoted-to-family people who are simply proud to be an American!” said Senior NRA Field Representative for Upper New York Jay Rusnock, who served on the 2010 Standard Merchan-dise Package Selection Committee. “With this in mind, we took some chances in new directions while refining these tried and true ideals. This is one of the key reasons for the extraordinary success we are enjoying and celebrating with the 2010 merchandise package.” The “Freedom” Metal Wall Art by Rocky Mountain Wildlife Furniture is another favorite. The powerful piece is made from burned metal and showcases the silhouette of a patriot raising a fire-arm in the air while the American flag waves behind him.

Singing a similar patriotic tune is artist Brian Hart’s “Keep These Colors Flying” painting featuring revolution-ary troops as they fight to defend the birth of a nation and forever keep the red, white, and blue flag flying. The historically accurate and symbolic piece is matched with a parchment reproduc-tion of the Declaration of Indepen-dence, an NRA seal medallion, and


As a hallmark of every Friends of NRA banquet, not only does the annual Standard Merchandise Package play a vital role in raising money for The NRA Foundation, but it also provides a unique opportunity to highlight some of America’s finest firearm and merchandise vendors.

NRA flag/U.S. flag flat. “We should never forget how our country came to be and the heroes, both the famous and the countless nameless, who gave so much,” said Rusnock. “If I had to pick one contri-bution to the 2010 package as the most personally satisfying it would have to be mating this concept together with this Brian Hart artwork.” Averaging more money raised over original cost than any other item is the wildly-popular Iwo Jima Sculpture by Big Sky Carvers (see pages 18-19). The highly-detailed sculpture was custom designed for the NRA by artist Rick Terry to ensure the most accurate rep-resentation of the famous “Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima” photograph origi-nally taken by Joe Rosenthal. Big Sky Carvers produced the Iwo Jima Sculpture; the company’s commit-ment to quality and flexibility in items they develop for Friends of NRA has gained them a spot in nearly every Stan-dard Merchandise Package in recent years. In fact, three of the most popular banquet items this year are crafted by Big Sky Carvers, including the Iwo Jima Sculpture, Fred Boyer Bronze Ram’s Skull, and NRA Grandfather Clock. The Fred Boyer Bronze Ram Skull is the first in a new series. The hand-painted sculpture is a collaborative design made exclusively for Friends of NRA by sculptor Fred Boyer and Big Sky Carvers and features a bronze ram skull. It has done especially well, averag-ing over double its initial cost. “Our designers have strong ties to the work the Friends of NRA does and the lifestyle of its members, we are thrilled to learn of the exceptional success these items are having at the events. These particular items were developed based on feedback from the Friends staff, the events we attend, and the trends we see in today’s marketplace,” said Kern Stevenson, Brand Manager at Big Sky Carvers. “Using all of this background and our 30 years of experience of creat-ing functional artful things, allows us to create high quality items of great value for the events that connects with an at-tendee. If we can enrich the NRA

mission and the lifestyle of these attendees in some small way with these prod-ucts, then everyone wins.” One of the most impressive items in the package, the NRA Grandfather Clock, was custom designed by Friends of NRA with time-keepers and gun collectors in mind. The exquisite cherry-finish clock is a great addition to any home or cabin décor, but its most exciting feature is its best kept secret— the clock doubles as a gun cabinet, sized to accommodate up to four long guns, and includes a lower-locking ammo/pistol drawer. While turning heads at banquets, the Grand-father Clock makes raising money look easy. “The Grandfather Clock is unique and one of those special items that NRA comes up with that is just plain and simple a ‘WINNER!’” said Steinke. “Opening it up and showing that a gun goes inside sells everyone. You need to say no more than ‘you will have the only one on the block when you take this home tonight.’” Through feedback, ingenuity, and a lot of elbow grease, industry leaders work with Friends of NRA to produce a Standard Merchandise Package worth the wait. Every item brings something truly unique to the table, but there will always be those distinct items that gain the popular vote. “We want to continually raise the bar; what we are looking for is the ‘awe’ factor,” said Al Hammond, NRA Southern Regional Director, who also served on the 2010 Selection Com-mittee. “I want someone who comes to our events looking forward to seeing what we have come up with next. We don’t buy straight off the shelf. We have a great vendor base to work with us on

developing these prod-ucts and they are unique to our Friends of NRA program and that’s what makes items interesting and really gives it that collectabil-ity factor.” As expected, Friends of NRA’s own Gun of the Year, Knife of the Year, and Print of the Year are highly sought after, but the seven items mentioned above are making just as big of a splash; so much that not even an economic downturn is stopping attendees from bidding on this year’s hottest commodi-ties. And in the end, Friends of NRA is able to hit the ultimate target— rais-ing more money so today’s generations can enjoy the same shooting freedoms tomorrow.

Get them while they’re hot! Get your hands on one of these exceptional items by attending your local Friends of NRA banquet! Visit www.friendsofnra.org to purchase tickets today.

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What is the Women’s Wilderness Escape, its mission, and why was the program started?

The NRA Women’s Wilderness Escape was created as a declaration of welcome to all women seek-ing knowledge, understanding and open participation in National Rifle Association shooting sports programs and activities. Many women are simply not aware of all we have to offer. So we provide them with a wide range of activities they can attend over the nine-day adventure. Activities vary from event to event, but usually include orientations to rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery, black powder rifle, high power long range rifle, tree stand safety, mock archery hunt, Refuse To Be A Victim®, survival, GPS navigation and treasure hunt, Laser Shot, game calling, and an NRA Hunter Clinic. The Women’s Wilderness Escape is held annually at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, N.M. Who can attend Women’s Wilderness Escape? How much does it cost?

Any female, 18 years of age or older may attend. No experience is necessary, and all firearms and ammunition are provided. Food, housing, guns, ammunition, targets, classes, camping, mock hunt, evening activities, instructors, demonstrations, and adventures are all included in the $1,250 fee. The fee may change from event to event.

What is a typical day during Women’s Wilderness Escape?

A typical day starts on the range and ends on the range, but each day at the range is different. Participants rotate through one day each of hands-on rifle, pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading rifle, and archery education. Most evenings contain a special session of one type or another. Special sessions are optional, but the wom-en say “they don’t want to miss anything,” so they attend even if they are tired. A special session may contain an NRA Turkey Hunter Clinic, survival class, GPS navigation challenge, concealed carry class, personal safety options class, or an NRA Refuse To Be A Victim® seminar.

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Later on in the adventure, each woman is issued a tent and the group camps out under the Rocky Mountain stars (just one night), if the weather is favor-able. That evening the group puts up a big teepee, builds a fire, and has the honored Teton Lakota (Sioux) Medicine Woman, who is a survival instructor, conduct her Making Relatives Ceremony. That’s where the group becomes sisters. It’s pretty moving.

The days before and after the campout are filled with “try it, you’ll like it” events. They are just “sam-plings” meant to expose the women to what they really can do, given the opportunity. A favorite the long range rifle event. The women are tucked, well-padded, behind a high power .308 FNH Special Police Rifle with a high tech scope and shoot a 10 x 10 foot white buffalo steel target up the mountainside. The target is 1,123 yards away— think

about that! BANG!! … one, one thousand, two, one thousand, three… DING! The women are so excited and thrilled with themselves when they hear the “ding,” they cry. It’s truly empowering for them. And, yes, the brass from that shot then becomes their most pre-cious and valuable souvenir.

How can someone get involved in the Women’s Wilderness Escape?

It’s open – just go to www.nrawomen.org, and click on “Attend NRA’s Women’s Wilderness Escape.” You can request an information packet and application right on the webpage. Par-ticipants are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis, but word is getting out and it fills up quickly. So, don’t hesitate too long! One shoe size doesn’t fit everyone and women arrive with different interests, so there are several different themes built into the program so that there would be something for every-one: basic firearm education, a little tactical firearm education, some hunting education, and of course, personal safety education. When you hear time and time again, “I didn’t know I would like _____ so much,” and the blank is filled in with black powder, or archery, or long range, or Turkey Hunter Clinic, or camping, or whatever— you know it was truly an NRA discovery adventure for the ladies.

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INDIVIDUAL DONORSGifts of $25,000+ Philip R. Agnes Lead Trust FloridaBeretta USA Corporation MarylandBrownell Family (Foundation) IowaCabela’s NebraskaThe Hampe Family Foundation WisconsinMr. and Mrs. James Nyce PennsylvaniaMrs. Brenda D. Pottterfield MissouriMr. John K. Shaffer MissouriTom and BeckySue Yackley Illinois

Gifts of $5,000 - 24,999 Anonymous IowaMr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Bersett MissouriThe Brook Family Foundation MaineCheaper Than Dirt TexasMr. Donald G. Chilcote MichiganCrimson Trace Corporation OregonDavidson’s, Inc. ArizonaDBS International PennsylvaniaDoug Turnbull Restoration, Inc. New YorkThe Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation MichiganMr. David W. Hanna CaliforniaJohanson Ventures, Inc.

CaliforniaLipsey’s Inc. LouisianaMissouri Valley Arms Collectors Association KansasNatchez Shooters Supply TennesseeMr. Thomas Clifford Nelson WisconsinNumrich Gun Parts Corporation New YorkPyramyd Air OhioState Fund Committee of Central California CaliforniaWhitacre Family Foundation Texas

Gifts of $1,000 - $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. John A. Allison, IV North CarolinaMr. and Mrs. Arthur Amick South CarolinaDr. and Mrs. Don G. Benson, Jr. TexasMr. Charles I. Campbell WashingtonMr. Michael R. Coltrane North CarolinaDillon Precision Products Corp., Inc. ArizonaMrs. Marjorie Donnelly OregonEricksson Associates GeorgiaGalco International ArizonaMr. and Mrs. Elmer A. Hansen NevadaCongressman and Mrs. Robin Cannon Hayes North CarolinaMr. and Mrs. Shad R. Ketcher

MinnesotaMr. Robert E. Manger New YorkMr. Darrell T. Brownlow TexasMr. Wilson H. Phillips, Jr. VirginiaMr. Charles C. Sargent GeorgiaMr. Tom E. Smith North CarolinaMr. and Mrs. Horton S. Spitzer WyomingSwift Bullet Company KansasMr. Frederic Vicik WashingtonWeld County Fish & Wildlife Association ColoradoWidener’s Reloading & Shooting Supply, Inc. Tennessee

Gifts of $250 - $999 Affinity4 VirginiaAmerican Women’s Hunting Institute New YorkAnonymous VirginiaAnonymous ArizonaMr. and Mrs. Frank L. Cerutti VirginiaMr. and Mrs. Brian W. Clements PennsylvaniaDalio Family Foundation, Inc. ConnecticutMr. William H. Grimes ArizonaMs. Patricia F. Hetrick PennsylvaniaMr. Eric T. Hubner Wisconsin

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

Listed contributions do not necessarily reflect total giving for the year. We make every effort to ensure accuracy and completeness of donor names. If you notice any errors or omissions, please contact us at (800) 423-6894 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you.

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

Listed contributions do not necessarily reflect total giving for the year. We make every effort to ensure accuracy and completeness of donor names. If you notice any errors or omissions, please contact us at (800) 423-6894 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you.

J & G Sales, Ltd. ArizonaMr. Drew Koval VirginiaMr. Richard E. Landingham MissouriMr. Daniel O. Maldonado TexasMr. and Mrs. Lathan D. Murphy FloridaMr. Anthony C. Perry Rhode IslandMr. William J. Proefrock New YorkMrs. Jo Ringdahl VirginiaMr. Tyler T. Schropp VirginiaMr. and Mrs. William R. Slavin OregonSymbius Medical ArizonaUnited Sportsmens Club MissouriMr. and Mrs. Brian P. Westfall MarylandMr. Tyree G. White TexasMr. Justin Willette Massachusetts

ESTATES Estate of Donald E. Elson ArizonaRobert C. Colven Education Trust DelawareEstate of Donald W. Gerdes OhioEstate of Gary W. Hattenschwiller (Trust) CaliforniaEstate of John P. Mohns WashingtonEstate of John R. Petraskie PennsylvaniaEstate of Peter J. Scarlet

UtahIN KIND GIFTSMr. Richard E. Alyea OklahomaMr. Richard L. Berglund MarylandMr. William Thomas Gennetti, Jr. VirginiaMr. Roger Humiston FloridaMr. and Mrs. Sheppard W. Kelly IllinoisMr. Richard O. Lyon VirginiaMr. Mariano Macias FloridaMs. Glenna M. Martinez VirginiaMr. Morris Racker IllinoisMr. Thomas T. Stuart FloridaMrs. Rose Urbina FloridaMs. Judy Woodeson TennesseeMr. and Mrs. Robert J. Wos Ohio

IN HONOR OF GIFTS Carolina Custom Rifles Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Amick Byron E. Haney Mr. Dennis B. HaneyDouglas G. Machado Ms. Denise Warhover

IN MEMORY OF GIFTSDr. William R. Black Mr. Michael ColtaneMarvin Bridges Ms. Diane Gross Hal Jones Contractor, Inc.Christopher Brusman Mr. and Mrs. Herb BrusmanC.P. Donnelly

Mrs. Marjorie DonnellyScott and Karen Duff Mr. Michael ColtaneEddie and Connie Durham Mr. Michael ColtaneMr. and Mrs. Randy Edwards Mr. Michael ColtaneConrad Richard “Dick” Fern Mr. and Mrs. Ken MeyersDennis Helton Merced County Mosquito Abatement DistMichael G. Glenn Rear Admiral and Mrs. Robert W. Cariu Mr. and Mrs. Randall Gawf Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Geurin Mr. and Mrs. Ronald B. Ray Mr. and Mrs. Ronald B. RayMr. Tim Hawkins Mr. Michael ColtaneDavid Hobde Mr. Paul J. CardwellRay D. Hoover Mr. Jack K. Jenkins, Jr.William C. Howard Dick’s Towing Service, Inc.Clyde G. Howell Tom and BeckySue YackleyCarl Martin Jones Mrs. Martha F. CrockettMike Lanier Ms. Wanda Davis StricklandRobert McKenna Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold H. Forkel, Jr.Wesley D. Osburn Mr. and Mrs. Clark E. PurdyJames A. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Ralph DodsonJerry Spurlock Mrs. Eleanor Gillaspy and FamilyRichard A. Stichler Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. SeymourKenneth R. Szymaszek Mr. and Mrs. James V. MurrayAlbert W. Varesio Mrs. Marlene F. Bertino

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