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Emmanuel College Seeks Head Coach for Clay Target Shooting Program

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Emmanuel College, located in northeast Georgia, is seeking a head coach for clay target shooting to lead the Men’s & Women’s Clay Target Shooting Program for the fall 2017 season. The position is initially part-time; however, dependent upon recruitment and retention goals, could be elevated to a full-time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head Clay Target Shooting Coach is responsible for the recruitment, retention, and academic success of student athletes. In addition to coaching, this position maintains control and oversight of the Midway Endowment, operating budgets, fundraising, coordination of offsite training facilities, and scheduling of events. A complete job description is available upon request.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor degree from a four-year institution is preferred; NRA Safety Instructor Certification or a member of the National Rifle association or National Shooting Sports Foundation a plus. Previous coaching and recruitment experience in shooting competitions and/or teams is strongly preferred. Preference may also be given to candidates who have the ability to move to full-time employment status with the institution as enrollment goals are met.

HOW TO APPLY: Please respond via email (preferred) by attaching the following: • Cover Letter • Resume • Statement of Faith/Personal Testimony: An explanation of the applicant’s relationship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ, including a brief account of accepting Christ as personal savior, church membership, and current church involvements. • Pastoral Letter of Recommendation: Needs to be from a current pastor and to include a verification of current church membership/attendance, a description of the applicant’s activity in the local congregation, and an evaluation of the quality of the candidates’ personal commitment to Christ.

No applications will be considered until all application documents have been received.

Email Application file to: Joann Harper, Director of Human Resources at jharper@ec.edu. Resumes can be mailed to: Emmanuel College; Attn: Joann Harper/Human Resources; PO Box 129; Franklin Springs, GA 30639. Review of applications will begin immediately.

2017 NSSF Boy Scout Grant Program Goes Live

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The National Shooting Sports Foundation has announced the launch of its annual grants partnership with the Boy Scouts of America Councils. Through this partnership, BSA Councils can receive a portion of $100,000 in NSSF-provided grant funds to develop or expand their troop activities in target shooting and marksmanship. Target shooting programs continue to rank among Scouting’s most popular activities, teaching firearms and range safety, teamwork building and fundraising skills.

This seventh year of supporting the BSA Council Grant Program in this manner brings with it a new level of excitement. Safety and marksmanship training through the Boy Scouts is a time-honored introduction to the shooting sports. With recreational shooters and hunters alike realizing they’re living in an era of renewed enthusiasm for their sports, we’re looking forward to increased participation from Scouts pursuing badges in these activities and then taking those new skills afield for a lifetime of enjoyment.

BSA Councils wishing to apply for grants should visit the grant guidelines and application procedures at nssf.org/bsagrant. Councils awarded funds through NSSF’s BSA Grant Program must use those grants to purchase of equipment and supplies for their shooting sports activities from an NSSF Member Retailer. The full list of these retailers is available at nssf.org/retailers/find. Examples of qualifying purchases are ammunition, eye and ear protection, firearms, targets and shooting vests. For more information on this special program and qualifications, contact me at zsnow@nssf.org or 203-426-1320 ext. 224.

SCTP Welcomes Caesar Guerini/Fabarm/Syren as Newest Sponsor

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The SCTP welcomes the Guerini family of firearms to its lengthy list of supporters. Caesar Guerini will also be attending the National Championships in Marengo, Ohio, in support of SCTP teams and families. Please stop by to say hello and thank them for their decision to support the finest youth clay target shooting program in the country!

“Caesar Guerini is very excited to be a sponsor of the SCTP this year,” Tom Smith, VP of Caesar Guerini USA, said. “The youth shooting market is very important to Caesar Guerini. Programs that enable youth to participate in a positive way in shooting sports is essential to the longterm growth of our industry.  I’ve had the opportunity to attend a few SCTP shoots and have witnessed firsthand the supportive environment with both family and team involvement. We are honored to sponsor such an organization.”

Tom Wondrash, SCTP national program director, said, “We are extremely pleased to share in the announcement with Guerini, Fabarm and Syren and are excited to have this great firearm manufacturer join the ranks of our current sponsors in support of our youth organization. Guerini, Fabarm and Syren are well known for their quality and dependability. We are humbled by the support of these great industry sponsors!”

If you are interested in supporting youth shooting programs with a donation or sponsorship, please contact the SCTP or Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com

MidwayUSA Foundation Kicks Off Online Recurring Gift Incentive

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The MidwayUSA Foundation is excited to kick off a new Online Recurring Gift Incentive. This Online Recurring Gift Incentive will give your team the chance to win $10,000! That. Is. Huge. The incentive will run from May 1 through August 31 and the three shooting teams with the most online recurring gift dollars in that time period will each win $10,000 in endowment funds.  Think about it…that means $500 in additional grant funds EVERY YEAR for the life of your team.

On top of rewarding top teams with $10,000, MidwayUSA wants to give ALL participating teams a 10 pack of Browning Knife Sets as soon as it has captured the first online recurring gift for your shooting team. These awesome knife sets could help you encourage additional honors to give to your team. Donors must commit to at least $25 per month for one year to qualify.  Check the fine print in case you have questions.

The short story…

  • Ask your donors to give a recurring gift of $25 per month for a year through the secure website.  It’s one transaction and MidwayUSA does the rest. 
  • 100% of the donation goes to YOUR team and is tax deductible
  • Every donation is matched 2:1, every month throughout 2017!  
  • Win $10,000 if you have the most recurring gift dollars! 

Still not sure?  Watch this video of the Program Managers introducing the new incentive AND if you still have questions, please contact MidwayUSA.  Get started by visitingmidwayusafoundation.org/commit.  Good luck and go get ’em!

Federal Premium Renews SCTP and SASP Sponsorship for 2017

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The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) is pleased to announce continued support from Federal Premium for the SSSF’s Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP).  Federal Premium is a Bronze and Silver level sponsor for the SCTP and SASP respectively.

“We thank Federal Premium for recognizing the importance of youth shooting programs and renewing its partnership with the SASP,” Tammy Mowry, SASP national director, said.  “Federal Premium’s rimfire and centerfire ammunition are huge assets to our athletes during competitions.”

Organizations like the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation that have great established programs such as SASP and SCTP are truly helping to move the needle with recruitment and retention of new shooting enthusiasts,” Jon Zinnel, education and conservation outreach for Vista Outdoor/Federal Premium Ammunition, said. “Federal Premium has been a longtime supporter of many youth shooting sports programs. We are proud to be stepping up as sponsors for both SASP and SCTP again this year and look forward to seeing their successes and growth.”

Tom Wondrash, SCTP national director, said, “We are thrilled to have Federal Premium return as a SCTP sponsor. We’ve enjoyed our relationship with them over the past year and look forward to watching that relationship bloom further.”

Federal Premium is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products in the growing outdoor sports and recreation markets. Federal has an unparalleled commitment to conservation and safety in the industry. For more information go to www.federalpremium.com.

 

Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Scholarship Program

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The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is proud to announce the 2017 SCTP and SASP Scholarship Program. The scholarship program rewards deserving Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program graduating seniors with needed college assistance. Through this program the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation has provided over $200,000 in scholarship funds in the last four years to assist high school seniors in pursuing higher education. The main objective is to award as many scholarships as possible to qualifying SCTP / SASP graduating seniors. The application deadline is April 17th so, apply now using our online application form at sssfonline.org!

SSSF is establishing minimal guidelines for the selection procedure, thus allowing the final selection to be as simple as possible.

General Procedures:

  • Each applicant must be a graduating senior within the year of the awarded scholarship and must be registered for college before the scholarship is awarded in that same year.
  • Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average through the most recent grading period ending on or before April 1, 2017.
  • Each prospective recipient must be registered as a full-time college student before the scholarship is awarded and must provide the name of the post-secondary college or community/ junior college to receive the scholarship proceeds. Each scholarship check will be mailed to the appropriate college in the student’s name by October 1, The scholarship funds are to be used for tuition, fees, etc. This is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship.
  • Applicants may not be in receipt of any “full” scholarship funds in order to qualify (i.e., athletics, military academy, academic, etc. ).
  • Applicants must have participated during 2016-2017 in one of their SCTP / SASP State Championships, National Championships, or regional events in Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, or Olympic Bunker; Olympic Skeet Championships, Pistol or Rifle.
  • Applicants must be able to complete all parts of the application packet:

Application / Personal Information Page:

  • One Page Student Resume or School and Non-School Activities and Honors
  • One Page Essay (see  Essay Guidelines)
  • Must attach current high school transcript or home school transcript!

Funds will be awarded, if available, and the goal is to assist as many SCTP / SASP graduating high school seniors as possible.

Click here for the application.

 

Mail or  Email Completed  Applications:
SCTP – Tom Wondrash~ OR ~SASP – Tammy Mowry
165 Bay Ridge Lane288 Crisswell Rd
Burlington,  WI 53105Butler, PA 16002
twondrash@sssfonline.comtmowry@sssfonline.com

 

  • Application Deadline (for the entire application packet): April 17, 2017
  • All Materials Must Be Received by Deadline. No exceptions!

SCTP and Winchester Continue Relationship in 2017

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Winchester recently announced its continued sponsorship and support of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) through 2017.

“Winchester is committed to the shooting sports and the mission of SCTP,” said Matt Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “It’s exciting to see so many kids involved in shooting sports activities around the country.”

Winchester will support the SCTP with a significant ammunition donation, coming in as a Bronze Level Sponsor. Not only will Winchester support SCTP with ammunition, it will also contribute a $1,000 Winchester Scholarship, awarded to a deserving athlete.

“We really appreciate Winchester’s level of support for the SCTP, its teams and athletes,” said Tom Wondrash, SCTP’s national director. “Winchester continues to be more heavily involved and supportive year after year. It is the reason we are able to do what we do! We look forward to a great relationship for years to come!”

If you are interested in donating to or sponsoring our nationally recognized youth development and shooting program, please contact SCTP National Director Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com.

Register Now for the 2017 SCTP Lower Midwest Regional

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Registration is open for the 2017 SCTP Lower Midwest Regional to be held at the Ellis County Sportsman Club in Waxahachie, Texas, June 10-11, 2017.

MidwayUSA Foundation team endowments will be available and team and individual awards and prizes will be presented.

Two Tri-Star Setters o/u shotguns will be given away!

This event is open to SCTP teams, which must register through the SCTP SHOT5 System.

Online registration opens May 5, 2017.

For more information, click here.

Register Now for the 2017 SCTP Great Lakes Regional Shoot

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Registration is now open for the 2017 SCTP Great Lakes Regional Shoot to be held May 6-7, 2017, at th Cardinal Center in Marengo, Ohio. It is open to all SCTP registered varsity, junior varsity and intermediate teams.

MidwayUSA Foundation team endowment funding and team and individual awards and prizes will be presented.

Two TriStar Setter o/u shotguns will be given away!

For more information, click here.

All registrations are done through the SHOT system.

SCTP National Banquet a Huge Success!

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20170317_193654The SCTP just completed its second banquet of the year. This banquet was held in Waterford, Wisconsin, on Friday, March 17, 2017, and is the program’s longest-running banquet to date.

This year’s banquet was the most successful, raising much-needed funding for the program’s scholarship fund, as well as general operating expenses. More than 240 attendees spent a high-energy evening bidding on hunting trips, fishing trips, vacations to Belize/Costa Rica/St. Thomas and many other items along with many high-end firearms and locally donated items.

The attendees included representation from 11 SCTP teams across Wisconsin. These teams represented over 1,000 athletes of the states more than 3,500 currently registered with the SCTP National organization.

20170317_202849Stealing the stage at this year’s banquet was “Fred”. Who is Fred you ask? Well, Fred was a 17-pound lobster brought in from Gloucester, Massachusetts. Yes, that’s 17 pounds of lobster and quite possibly the largest lobster to invade Wisconsin. He was part of a cooler of seafood that was raffled off (and won by Central Falcons head coach, Al Chickerneo)!

“We had great representation from Wisconsin teams this year and many left with some of the nicest banquet prizes you could ask for!” Tom Wondrash, SCTP’s national director and banquet MC, said. “This is where we get to showcase many of our industry sponsors’ donations and contributions to our program. We are very thankful for their support as well as the many in attendance that night!”

The banquet host team, the Burlington High School Shooting Team, will see a $10,000 donation made in the teams MidwayUSA Foundation team endowment account for its role in raising local donations and helping organize and work at this year’s event. The team’s help and the help from other local teams are what has made this banquet the premier fundraising banquet of the year for the SCTP!

If you are interested in helping the SCTP run a national banquet, please contact SCTP National Director Tom Wondrash at twondrash@sssfonline.com for all the details.

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