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2009 Banquet a Great Success
The 2009 Coffee / Dale County Friends of NRA fundraiser was a tremendous success. Thanks to the great support from everyone in the community we raised over $7000.00 which will go toward the funding of qualifying projects in the state . Everyone had a wonderful time and more importantly, we raised funds to support local groups and their love of shooting.
What are the Friends of the NRA?
Friends of NRA is an organization made up of your friends and neighbors who are choosing to spend a little bit of their time and money to create funds that will promote thousands of programs related to firearms education, hunter safety, wildlife conservation, range improvements, youth marksmanship, law enforcement, etc. Working with NRA field representatives, members and volunteers organize banquets in their communities, complete with auctions, special drawings, and fellowship. Much of the merchandise at the banquets is donated or provided at reduced cost by hundreds of participating vendors.The success of this effort is not a reflection on the NRA, but on the generosity of every one of us in the Coffee / Dale County area. If you are interested in seeing the next generation develop the same love for shooting and the outdoors that you learned from your parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbors, then give a little of your time to help us organize and run fund raising events to provide grants for local groups. If your time is limited, then please think about giving a donation to further the cause. If not you, then who?
How Can I Help?
You can buy a ticket to attend the annual Banquet and Auction, or you can opt to become a Friends of the NRA sponsor. Sponsorship levels go from $250.00 up to $10,000.00. Included with your sponsorship are 2 dinner tickets to the banquet and a number of additional benefits -- notably the sponsor sculpture, a sponsor hat, and the NRA Foundation's quarterly magazine "Traditions". You can also help by donating of your time. Volunteers are always needed to help sell the Special Drawing tickets and Banquet tickets, soliciting sponsorships & donations from individuals and local businesses and to help with the special events that will be held throughout the coming months . Anyone can help. Membership in the National Rifle Association (NRA) is not required.
FNRA Grants
Since its inception the NRA Foundation Inc. has funded more thanthan 15,000 grants totaling over $125 million, becoming America's leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports. The NRA Foundation continues to expand its efforts to fund a variety of programs in communities across the nation. Through its support of local clubs, law enforcement agencies, youth organizations, hunting and conservation groups, teachers, school children and civic associations, the foundation reaches out to meet the needs of Americans everywhere. Grants are awarded to eligible applicants for qualifying projects or activities that promote firearms and hunting safety; enhance the marksmanship skills of those participating in the shooting sports; educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological, and artistic context; or contribute to the general well-being of the public at large.
Visit www.nrafoundation.org/grants/statefund.asp for more information
What types of programs are qualified for funds?
Youth firearms safety and education programs; hunter education; range development and improvement; support materials for training classes; women's safety classes; and wildlife conservation efforts, just to name a few are examples of the types of programs supported.
How are the funds distributed?
All net proceeds benefit the NRA Foundation, with half allocated to fund projects within the stae where the money was raised. The NRA Foundation uses the other half to fund similar projects with a national scope. Friends of the NRA state committee members are appointed to a State Fund Committee and make recommendations for local grant funding. In 2008 alone the Friends of the NRA held 1,050 events and raised $15.8 million for the shooting sports.
Youth Education Summit ( YES )
Since it's inception in 1996, the National Youth Education Summit, YES, has welcomed students to the D.C. Metropolitan Area from all across the country. YES is a seven-day, expense-paid educational experience for rising high school juniors and seniors. Each year, the NRA selects the best and brightest students to visit our nation's capital and learn about government, politics and leadership. A total of 45 high school students attended the 2009 program, which took place July 6-12.
NRA is now issuing a call for all young leaders interested in making a difference for the National Youth Education Summit Class of 2010. The summit will run from July 5-11, 2010.
Visit www.friendsofnra.org/YES for more information.
COFFEE / DALE COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE N.R.A.
CINDY O'BRYANT- CHAIRPERSON
PAT FINCH- CO-CHAIRPERSON
BEATA TOTTEN- TREASURER
KEITH McGHEE- SECRETARY
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
SUSAN POSEY
CINDY POSEY
GARY McCULLOUGH
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 334-445-2905 OR 334-477-6647
CINDY O'BRYANT- CHAIRPERSON
PAT FINCH- CO-CHAIRPERSON
BEATA TOTTEN- TREASURER
KEITH McGHEE- SECRETARY
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
SUSAN POSEY
CINDY POSEY
GARY McCULLOUGH
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 334-445-2905 OR 334-477-6647
