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24th Ladies Charity Shoot Supporting Habitat for Humanity

February 27, 2019 By Sherry Kerr

Did you know you can build a house with a shotgun? Well, that’s exactly what this year’s Ladies’ Charity Skeet Classic will do!

The 24th Ladies Charity Skeet Classic will be held April 12-14 at the beautiful South River Gun Club in the Atlanta suburb of Covington, GA. Shoot Chairwoman Tami Daniel-Means has announced that the beneficiary of the 2019 shoot will be the Athens (GA) affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. “We wanted this event to benefit a charity we can really be proud of,” said Daniel-Means, “and with Habitat, every dollar we raise will go toward building a home for a family who otherwise could not afford one. Together we can make a real difference in someone’s life.”

“Forty percent of the Athens population qualifies for our program,” says Bridget Sivewright, Athens Area Habitat’s Outreach Director, “so the need is tremendous in our area. We can’t build or renovate fast enough to serve everyone, so having this event provide funding for a home is a tremendous blessing.”

“We’re so proud to be working with the Ladies’ Charity Skeet Classic,” says Spencer Frye, Executive Director of Athens Area Habitat. “We’ve just launched our latest project to build four high-efficiency ‘kinda tiny’ homes, the first of their kind in our area and the first homes on the market in our county to meet LEED standards for low environmental impact and high energy efficiency, which also helps our homeowners keep utility bills low. The organizers of this event really ‘get’ our mission to provide families with strength, stability, and self-reliance through housing, and it’s a real pleasure to be a part of what they’re doing.”

By selecting Habitat as its beneficiary, the LCSC ensures that its donation will be “matched,” as Habitat Operations Director Paul Farr explains: “Each of our partner families puts in 500 hours of ‘sweat equity’ on their own home, or on another family’s home, working side by side with our crew and volunteers. Because we’re a non-profit, we can build a new 3-bedroom home for just $80,000. Combined with the no-interest mortgages we finance for our partner families, this makes housing affordable for folks who otherwise could never dream of owning a home and beginning to build wealth of their own. These families then pay back the cost of their home over time, and that money is used to build future homes. Which means that, over the life of the mortgage, all donations used for construction are matched 100% by the recipient family, which is one thing that makes the Habitat model different from other non-profits.”

“Our families are always profoundly grateful to the donors who make their dreams possible,” adds Sivewright. “And they tell us that being able to pay back that generosity is a great source of pride. That’s what makes the home really theirs — not Habitat’s, not the county’s, not the bank’s, but theirs, because they worked for it and are paying it back so that someone else will be able to have a home someday.”

“We already have two of the four new homeowners selected and they’re already working on their sweat equity on other homes,” says Director Frye. “Nick Floyd is a young veteran, and Faye Hill is a single mom. We would love it if this event could raise enough dollars to fully fund one of their homes. In fact, we’ve already started calling it the ‘shotgun house’ around the office. Only this shotgun house will be a fully modern, high efficiency home.”

Future homeowner Faye Hill explained what her new home means to her at Athens Area Habitat’s annual gala last month: “I’ve lived in public housing all my life. And now, I’ve just reached the 200 [volunteering] hour mark in my journey toward making my dream come true of owning my own home. It is worth every minute of effort, and I am so grateful to everyone who made it possible. My family will fill this new home with lots of love and care.”

The 2019 Ladies Charity Skeet Classic kicks off on Friday morning, April 12, with a “Learn to Shoot” component for all interested ladies. There will be a 3-day registered shoot of 500 targets, as well as games available to play for competitors and non-competitors alike and a special “Men Only” event. There will be raffle items and a live auction and dinner on Saturday evening.

“All ladies are invited and encouraged to attend the shoot,” says Chairwoman Daniel-Means. “Attend and bring your lady friends — tell everyone you know! Bring your male friends, too. We can use them to volunteer and serve as your ‘gun bearer’ for the weekend.” Raffle and auction items are always needed so participants may bring or ship those items in advance. Participants may also volunteer for event roles prior to the shoot or on site. Entrants can donate online at LadiesCharityShootClassic.org and may also collect donations from non-attending shooters to bring with them. All donations are tax deductible and will be sent directly to Athens Area Habitat for Humanity on behalf of the donating charity.

“The Ladies’ Charity Skeet Classic is a shoot like no other,” says Daniel-Means. “There will be some familiar aspects from previous shoots that we all loved and a few new things to explore as well. The ambiance is different, the meals are different, and the focus is different from any other tournament you might attend. This is a great place to see women supporting and encouraging women, while changing the lives of a family in need. Together we can do great things!”

Filed Under: NSSA News Tagged With: charity shoot, ladies, Ladies Charity Skeet Classic, skeet

Support Kids & Clays and SCTP at Registered Shoot

June 28, 2018 By Sherry Kerr

The Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) is partnering with the Kids & Clays Foundation to hold a registered two-day sporting clays charity event at the Cardinal Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio.

The event will be held Friday and Saturday, July 20-21, during SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program National Championships. The event is open to the public, parents, and coaches of athletes attending the SCTP Nationals, as well as the athletes themselves.

All registrants for the event will be entered into a drawing for a large prize package of firearms and outdoor and shooting gear worth more than $14,000. Prizes, donated by many great sponsors, are listed below.

Click here to sign up for this event today. See registration instructions. You can also download the registration form, complete it, and follow the instructions for submission.

The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is the nation’s leader in youth development shooting sports programs.  The Kids & Clays Foundation supports a series of shooting events across the country with all proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. All proceeds from this special two-day event will help each organization fulfill their mission.

“We’re not only happy to partner with Kids & Clays on this event but are thrilled to be able to offer such a large prize package just for participating in the event,” said Tom Wondrash, SCTP National Program Director. “This event will make for a great ending to what is shaping up as record-setting National Championships at Cardinal.”

Besides the great prizes, top finishers in this registered event will be recognized with trophies.

A portion of the proceeds, through the Kids & Clays Foundation, benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities, who provide housing and other help to tens of thousands of critically ill children and their families across the country each year.

“We are blessed to be associated with such a quality organization as the SCTP,” said Doug Jeanneret, Kids & Clays Foundation executive director. “We certainly invite all who have an interest in shooting and also in helping youth to attend this marquis event.”

Proceeds will also benefit the SCTP’s scholarship program providing assistance to graduating high school seniors continuing their education in college. Scholarship applications are available on the SSSF’s website.

The prize package for participants of the sporting clays event includes:

  • Beretta
    • A300 Outlander 12 Ga
  • Winchester
    • SX3 Compact
  • Mossberg
    • International 20 Ga
  • ALPS
    • Ultimate Recliner
    • ALPS Rocking Chair
  • Browning
    • ULU Hatchet
    • Second Chance Zebra Knife
    • Stick It Throwing Knife
    • Wihongi Tomahawk
    • Track USB Rechargeable Light
    • Two Piece Shooting Rest
    • Speed Load Knife
    • Lona Shell Box Carrier
    • Lona Deluxe Pouch
    • Crazy Horse Leather Mag Case
    • Ranger Black Hat
    • Backpack
    • Range Pro bag
    • Hidalgo Soft Gun Case
  • CZ
    • 712 12 Ga
  • Ruger
    • Vaquero
  • Smith & Wesson
    • Bodyguard .380
  • Briley
    • $300 gift cards
  • Camp Chef
    • Big Gas Grill X2
  • OTIS
    • Elite Cleaning Kit
    • 12 Ga Rip Cord
    • 20 GA Rip Cord
    • Bio Mix Starter Pack
    • Tandem Wipes 085
  • Girls With Guns
    • MOO Gun Bag
    • MTS Bullet Dangle Earrings
    • Duck Stamp Hat
    • Black Koozie
    • $25 Gift Card
  • Hodgdon Powder Co.
    • 8 lb. gift card
  • Champion
    • Workhorse Trap Machine
    • Passive Slim Ear Muffs
    • Ear Muffs with Glasses
    • Pink Youth Glasses
  • Savage
    • 320 12 Ga
  • SKB
    • 90TSS O/U
  • Thermacell
    • Scout Camp Lantern
    • MRP450 Repeller
    • Mosquito Protection (Slate)
  • TriStar
    • O/U Shotgun
  • Winchester
    • Bar HT Directors Chair
    • Red Captains Chair
    • AA Shell Holder
    • AA Shell Bag
    • AA Mailbox
    • Red Am. Legend Mug
    • AA Thermometer

For more details on the special two-day sporting clays event or for more information on the SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program, visit www.sssfonline.org or contact Amanda Wondrash at awondrash@sssfonline.com or Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com.

For more information about the Kids & Clays Foundation, visit www.kidsandclays.com or contact Doug Jeanneret (Doug@kidsandclays.com) or Zac Lemmon (Zac@kidsandclays.com) or call 219-874-2100.

For more information on the Cardinal Shooting Center, visit www.thecardinalcenter.com.

 

Filed Under: NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: charity shoot, Kids & Clays, SCTP

Support Freedom Hunters at Benelli USA Invitational

July 23, 2017 By Sherry Kerr

Benelli USA invites the outdoors industry to join in support of Freedom Hunters at this year’s Benelli USA Invitational. Slated for September 15 at Prince George’s County Trap and Skeet in Glen Dale, Maryland, the event will raise money for Freedom Hunters through a team-based sporting clays competition, silent auction and raffle.

“We are very excited to be hosting The Benelli Invitational for the third year. It is great to see so many of our industry partners at this event and hope to see even more this year. The day combines great food, terrific auction items, friendly competition on the clays course and, ultimately, vital funds to help Freedom Hunters,” said Benelli USA Vice President of Brand Marketing Tim Joseph. “We are proud to support the work that Freedom Hunters does to honor our active duty military, combat veterans and their families. We invite those in the industry to join us in the cause by attending the event, making donations or providing a sponsorship.”

In its first two years, the Benelli USA Invitational raised more than $57,000 for Freedom Hunters. For every dollar donated to Freedom Hunters, 98 percent is used directly to take veterans and military families into the outdoors. To date, Freedom Hunters has honored more than 7,000 veterans and military families by sharing outdoor traditions and activities that help heal wounds modern medicine cannot.

Companies and individuals can support the Freedom Hunters mission by attending the event as an individual or as part of a four-person team. Additional support opportunities are available by donating goods and services to the event’s silent auction and raffle. A limited number of sponsorship stations are also available.

Attendees can register for The Benelli Invitational by going to the Eventbrite page. For those who cannot attend, monetary donations can be made here. Companies wishing to donate goods or services to the silent auction or raffle can email BenelliInvitational@benelliusa.com.

“I cannot find the proper words to express our appreciation to the team at Benelli USA for hosting the third Benelli USA Invitational. Funds from the Invitational have allowed Freedom Hunters the opportunity to honor active-duty military personnel, military families and combat veterans by taking them on outdoor adventures,” said Freedom Hunters Founder and Program Director Anthony Pace. “The Benelli USA Invitational is a one-day event, but the fine people at Benelli USA work throughout the year to honor our nation’s finest.”

Date: September 15, 2017

Location:
Prince George’s County Trap and Skeet
10400 Good Luck Road
Glen Dale, Maryland 20769

Schedule:
8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. – Registration
10 a.m. – Shoot
1 p.m. – Lunch, awards presentation and auction
Prizes will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place teams, as well as the Top 3 shooters and a Team Uniform Prize.

 

Freedom Hunters is a 501(c)(3) military outreach program whose mission is to convey the outdoor community’s appreciation for the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women of the Armed Forces. Through the support of numerous groups and companies, including Benelli USA and others within the outdoor industry, Freedom Hunters arranges outdoor adventures and opportunities for active-duty military personnel and combat veterans, as well as families of fallen heroes and children of those on deployment.

Filed Under: NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: charity shoot, sporting clays

Support Kids & Clays at Northbrook Event

June 8, 2016 By Sherry Kerr

Kids-N-Clays-logoNorthbrook Sports Club in Hainesville, Illinois and Kids & Clays Foundation’s Chicagoland/Northwest Indiana chapter invite you to the Big Bang, a registered sporting clays tournament benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

The Big Bang will have a 100-bird sporting clays course, 50-bird 5-stand, and 50 sub-gauge targets. All ammo will be included, and each shooter will receive an exclusive shooter gift. Lunch and soft drinks will be provided. Funds will be raised for the charity through silent auctions and raffles.

The event will be September 10-11, 2016. To learn more or register, visit rmhccni.org/sportingclays.

Kids & Clays Foundation is the official charity of NSSA-NSCA and raises funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities, which provides temporary housing for the families of critically ill children.

Filed Under: NSCA News, NSSA News Tagged With: charity shoot, Kids & Clays, Northbrook Sports Club, sporting clays

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