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2010 Friends of NRA Volunteers of the Year Announced

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce its 2010 Friends of NRA Region and Area Volunteer of the Year Award winners.

Sponsored by Boyt Harness Company, the Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes those who have made an outstanding impact on the program at the local or regional levels.

Area Volunteers of the Year are recommended by their NRA Field Representative and evaluated by the number of banquet tickets sold, underwriting received, years of service and additional criteria. Recipients are awarded a “2010 Friends of NRA Volunteer of the Year” jacket along with special recognition from their area Field Representative.

Region Volunteers of the Year were chosen from the pool of area volunteer award winners by a select committee of senior NRA staff. In addition to the 2010 Volunteer of the Year jackets, region award winners will be honored guests at the 2011 Annual Meetings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and receive special recognition during the National NRA Foundation Banquet on Thursday, April 28, 2011.

“This award stands as a tribute to your leadership, dedication and commitment to the preservation of the shooting sports and the Second Amendment that have advanced and will continue to expand the shooting sports in America,” wrote Wayne LaPierre in a letter awarded to Region Volunteers of the Year.

Boyt Harness Company, the world’s premier manufacturer of high quality gun cases, hunting accessories and specialty hunting clothing, is the official sponsor for the 2010 Friends of NRA Volunteer of the Year Awards.

“The comfort and reliability of Boyt’s products provide great assistance to NRA members when they enjoy their Second Amendment rights,” said John Cardarelli, National Accounts Manager at Boyt. “Supporting Friends of NRA helps make sure that funds get to the national and local programs many of our customers take advantage of and is just one more way we can let outdoor enthusiasts know we have their best interests in mind.”

Below are the winners for the Friends of NRA Regions and Areas.

Region Volunteers of the Year:

• Eastern Region: North Carolina (Western): Vann Haigler, Monroe/Union County
• Central Region: Kentucky: Dennis Duke, Big Rivers
• Mid West Region: North Dakota and South Dakota: Jeff Jensen, Northern Oahe
• Southern Region: Texas (Western): Robin Dawson, Texas Panhandle
• Western Region: California (Southern) and Nevada (Southern): Ronnie Smith, East County

Area Volunteers of the Year:

Eastern Region:

• Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York (Lower) and Rhode Island: Louis Fico, Westchester County
• Delaware and Pennsylvania (Eastern): Robert Sproesser, Berks County
• Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and New York (Northern): Stephen Jeffrey, Northeast Kingdom
• Maryland and New Jersey: Anthony and Pilar Colandro, Essex County
• New York (Upper): Thomas Colavito, Putnam County
• North Carolina (Eastern): Beecher “Gus” Gray, Chapel Hill
• Pennsylvania (Western): Lew and Mary Ann Cramer, Somerset County
• Virginia (Eastern) and Washington, D.C.: David Clark, Danville/Pittsylvania
• Virginia (Western) and West Virginia: J. Steve Dibetta, Blennerhassett

Central Region:

• Illinois (Northern): Robert and Patricia Feuerborn, Fox Valley Area
• Illinois (Southern): Lyle Kruger, National Trail
• Indiana: Jason Franklin, Falls of the Ohio
• Michigan: Anthony “Tony” Costa, Oakland-Macomb
• Missouri: Gant Mitch, State Fair Area
• Ohio (Northern): Todd Figard, North East Ohio
• Ohio (Southern): Paul Long, Mid Ohio Valley
• Tennessee: Eddie Wilson, Memphis
• Wisconsin: John Perez, Racine/Kenosha Area

Mid West Region:

• Colorado: Rich Wyatt, Colorado State
• Iowa and Nebraska: Ray Hunt, Mid Nebraska
• Kansas: Marion Schumacher, Northwest Kansas
• Minnesota: Adam Ballard, Central Minnesota
• Montana: David and Marilyn Eider, Tobacco Valley
• New Mexico: Steve Jones, Estancia Valley
• Oklahoma: Travis Mann, Northwest Oklahoma
• Wyoming: Brent and Tracy Wilkes, Great Divide

Southern Region:

• Alabama: Eric Davidson, Mobile Co.
• Arkansas and Mississippi (Northern): Don Hill, Capital City
• Florida (Northern): Greg Williams, Panama City
• Florida (Southern): Charlie Amaral, West Pasco County
• Georgia: Martin Fox, Sumter Area
• Louisiana and Mississippi (Southern): Dan Calvert, Pelican State
• South Carolina: Beverly Bedenbaugh, Saluda County
• Texas (Northern): Tony Randall, Pineywoods
• Texas (Southern): John Griffin, Houston Metro

Western Region:

• Alaska: Rick Swenson, Homer
• Arizona: T’Hallalisa Jackson, Zane Grey
• California (Central): Barry Bauer, Fresno County
• California (North Eastern) and Nevada (Western): John Madden, Modesto and Reno/Sparks
• California (North Western): Lila Biggs, Lake
• Hawaii and Oregon: Dawn Horn, Hawaii
• Washington (Western): Dutch Jacoby, Skagit County

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Blaser USA Donates Rifles to Friends of NRA National Sponsor Program

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The NRA Foundation is proud to announce a newly-formed partnership with premier rifle and shotgun manufacturer Blaser USA.

Through this alliance, Blaser has generously donated ninety-five R93 Prestige Rifles for the Friends of NRA National Sponsor program.

“We are thrilled to receive Blaser’s donation for the National Sponsor program,” said Kyle Weaver, Managing Director of NRA Field Operations.

“The pairing of two organizations dedicated to the shooting sports will surely benefit each brand. As for the sponsors who purchase a rifle, they are receiving a high quality product while helping to fund our national and state shooting programs.”

The new Blaser-Friends of NRA sponsorship is available through every NRA Field Representative for a $5,000 tax-deductible* contribution. The R93 comes in three calibers (.25-06, .243 WIN, .300 WIN MAG) with Grade 3 Turkish Walnut wood, discreet arabesque engraving, scope mount and a synthetic hard case. Additional sponsor benefits include the 2011 sponsor sculpture, hat, and one-year subscription to The NRA Foundation’s Traditions magazine. Contact Event Services Manager Jeremy Greene at (703) 267-1354 or jgreene@nrahq.org for more information.

“Blaser USA places the passionate hunter at the forethought of every decision we make,” said Norbert Haussmann, President & CEO of Blaser USA. “By supporting Friends of NRA, our dedication and commitment to hunters now extends to helping fund an invaluable program that ensures our customers may continue to enjoy our products across the United States.”

Blaser USA

Blaser rifles developed their enviable reputation for accuracy by hammer-forging their barrels and chambers all at once. Using chamber specific tools, Blaser’s production staff creates the tight tolerances necessary for the utmost accuracy. Their focus on safety, reliability, huntability, and versatility makes the straight-pull bolt action R93 Prestige one of the most successful hunting rifle systems available. For more information about Blaser USA, visit their website at www.blaser-usa.com.

Friends of NRA raises money and fosters community involvement for shooting programs across the country. One hundred percent of the net proceeds raised at Friends of NRA events go to qualified local, state, and national programs.

Thousands of volunteers nationwide participate in the program by organizing committees and planning events in their communities. Since its creation, more than 13,000 events have been held, reaching over two million attendees. Learn more about Friends of NRA and view all 2011 sponsor levels at www.friendsofnra.org.

*The amount of the donation that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is the excess of the amount of the donation over the value of the goods and/or services provided to the donor.

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Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit: www.nra.org

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