2008 Sporting Clays Event
May 2, 2008NFF 14th Annual Sporting Clays Invitational
Join us for the National Forest Foundation’s 14th Annual Sporting Clays Invitational, where a top-notch shooting course, live and silent auctions, great food, and good friends await you. With the first-class service and scenery of the Pawling Mountain Club, you’ll enjoy a terrific way to support conservation of our National Forests and the many amenities these public lands provide. Don't delay, register now!NEW! More of the Outdoors with Demos, Experts and Games
There are so many ways to enjoy your National Forests and Grasslands – we thought we’d give you a chance to take in just a few. This year, you can test your outdoor skills, try out some new gear or just take in an exciting demonstration. Throughout the day, you can:- Cast a line with a fly-fishing expert using top quality gear.
- Watch a talented gunsmith and his art of custom engraving.
- Test out the latest in outdoor gear.
- Learn about and try various shooting sports.
The Betteridge Rolex Challenge -- Big Prize for the Top Shooter
The Betteridge Rolex Challenge is back! Throughout the day, this exciting competition will give any amateur shooter who enters a chance to compete for a Rolex watch, valued at more than $5,000. You can sign up now – or at any time the day of the event. Thanks to Terry Betteridge of Betteridge Jewelers and Rolex for their generous support.The day’s top scoring shooters will also face off after the team shoot – offering our guests the opportunity to watch great shooters in action and rewarding our top shots with a terrific prize.
Live Auction Preview
For more details on this and other items, please check back here often. If you can’t join us on May 10, we’ll accept absentee bids online until May 5th -- email Jennifer Schoonen. Click here for full descriptions of auction items.This year’s unique experiences include:
- Quail Unlimited Celebrity Hunt & Shoot
- Triple Creek Ranch Vacation
- Ski Utah at Snowbird
- Premier Remington Shotgun
- Three Forks Ranch Lodge & Spa Getaway
Silent Auction Preview
Camp Fire Club Sporting Clays:Two rounds of clays (5 stand, skeet, or trap) for two shooters at The Camp Fire Club (CFC) of America with CFC member and NFF Board member Tim Schieffelin. Ammo is included as is your choice of breakfast or lunch same day. Expiration Date: May 10, 2009.
Donors: Tim & Susan Schieffelin
Tiki Barber Football Experience:
Sunday brunch for four with Tiki, plus four premium tickets to a NY Giants football game
Donor: Tiki Barber
Hudson Farm Sporting Clays:
Day of sporting clays for 4 people with Griffin & Howe President Guy Bignell, plus lunch
Donor: Griffin & Howe
Custom Dog Portrait:
Custom portrait of your favorite pooch – by artist Paul Chinelli
Donor: Paul Chinelli
Other Items:
- Men’s 100% cashmere reversible scarf, cashmere hat, cashmere socks from Cashmere Inc.
- Catered cocktail party from Happiness Is …
- Jewelry from Beads in the Loft
- Dog gift bag with flea & tick protection, toys, chewable treats, bed with choice of covers from Hartz Mountain
- Giclee print from the National Wild Turkey Federation
- Binoculars & travel bags from Cabela’s
- Tree work / organic treatment package from Care of Trees
- Shooting accessories from Holland & Holland
- Field scoring kit, big game records book & hat from Boone & Crockett Club
Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Sponsor -- $10,000- Two teams (four shooters each) for Saturday, May 10th events.
- Individual or company name and logo displayed prominently throughout event.
- Opportunity to include company info and/or promo items in shooter gift bags.
- Recognition as a Friends of the Forest Corporate Partner in event program, NFF annual report, and on NFF Web site.
- One team (four shooters) for Saturday, May 10th events.
- Individual or company name and logo displayed prominently throughout event.
- Opportunity to include company info and/or promo items in shooter gift bags.
- Recognition as a Friends of the Forest Corporate Partner in event program, NFF annual report, and on NFF Web site.
- One team (four shooters) for Saturday, May 10th events.
- Recognition as a Friends of the Forest Corporate Partner in event program and NFF annual report.
- One team (four shooters) for Saturday, May 10th events.
- Recognition in event program and NFF annual report.
Individual -- $425
- One shooter for Saturday, May 10th events. (Individuals without teams will be assigned a team.)
Schedule of Events -- Saturday, May 10th
8 – 9:30 a.m. Open registration and continental breakfastOngoing: The Betteridge Rolex Challenge and Outdoor Festival Activities
9:45 a.m. Safety orientation meeting
10:00 a.m. Sporting Clays Invitational – Shotgun Start
1:00 p.m. Refreshments and Appetizers; Silent Auction Open
1:30 p.m. Live Auction, Buffet Luncheon, Awards Ceremony
2:30 p.m. Top Shooters Shoot-off
SAVE THE DATE -- Saturday, May 10th
NFF 14th Annual Sporting Clays InvitationalSaturday, May 10, 2008
Pawling Mountain Club
Pawling, New York
REGISTER NOW!
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Schoonen
406-542-2805, ext. 14
Event Sponsors
Craig & Barbara BarrettBetteridge Jewelers
InterMedia Outdoors
Paul & Sonia Jones
The Fritz & Adelaide Kauffmann Foundation
Remington Arms
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