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That's why SCI members are active in more than 100 countries and why you'll cherish your involvement with SCI.
SCI fights tirelessly to protect the hunting heritage enjoyed by 15 million Americans and 45 million families around the globe. Together we help every sportsman and woman understand how, and why, SCI is truly First for Hunters.
By joining SCI, you join the ranks of hunters spanning more than 100 countries who share the same passion for our hunting heritage and wildlife conservation as you.
President's Message - May / June 2010
I am pleased and proud to bring a very positive report of the health of our Chapter. The Sables had their tea just recently and it was a huge success. I am proud of the volunteers that stepped forward to help put together, I believe, a great Fundraiser. I am hearing a very positive reaction to all that our Chapter is doing. I believe that we are weathering the storm of this recession and that we see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is not a Chapter where people join flippantly. We are in it for the long haul!
The membership meetings have been attended and the Board of Directors meetings are lively and very helpful to the health and welfare of our Chapter and the membership in general. I wish to extend a special "Thank You" to all the Board members for their help in guiding me through some very struggling times in my life and keeping my busy and on my toes when I felt like giving up. I just cannot express in words just how much I appreciate all the kinds words and pats on the back that you have given me.
So many members of our Chapter have stepped forward this year to help in making our Chapter great. The Sables have been working hard and very generous in volunteering their time. While all of the Sables have been active, I want to particularly acknowledge and thank those Sables members who have worked tirelessly on Sables projects as well as on the fund raiser: Becky Bowser, Carol Blodgett, Shirley DeBerry, Dorothy Gillette, TL Larsen, Clara McGehee, Georgianne Pionessa, Janet Pringle, Shuri Speed and Patricia Vane.Sportsmen Against Hunger under Tom Sanders has had a highly successful year. Kathy and Doug Jossim have donated many items to help with fund raising. Steve Hiers and the Fundraiser Committee put together a great fundraiser. Janet Pringle has worked many hours typing and updating the list of donations, silent and live auction items for the Fundraiser. The Newsletter Team of Georgianne Pionessa and Patricia Vane is doing a masterful job in making our Newsletter a huge success. I am so proud of all the Chapter members who have put forth such a great effort in helping. As the old saying goes, "The though get going when the going is tough." What separates us from the rest of the pack is our determination and commitment. We do not quit, we might scale back, but we never quit. I am so proud to be part of this team of volunteers.
So, if any of you encounter any hunters who say they do not know much about the SCI and our Chapter, invite them to come to our Fundraiser and membership meetings. Invite them to join the SCI and our Chapter and see that we are, as our logo states: "First for Hunters".
God Bless and Good Hunting,
Ray Pringle |
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