President's Message  

In a continuing quest to provide updated information about
Safari Club International and our Northeast Michigan Chapter,
I welcome you to the Northeast Michigan Safari Club web-site.

August 21, 2007

Greetings!

It's hard to believe that August is here already; and the sheep hunters are gearing up to make it to the top of the mountain to bring home something special for the trophy room.

The Safari Wish Deer Hunts planned for this autumn will be at a different location from previous years. Jack Pines Safari will host the Chapter's two young hunters: Nathan Shotts and Nick Brousseau. I am looking forward to getting better acquainted with them as I will be their guide while they are at Jack Pines. It should be quite exciting!

I'm pleased to announce that our chapter has added more Safari Wish Hunts for this fall. Thanks to Mike Wilmot for making arrangements for Matt Dziesinski who will be going to Alberta to hunt black bear with Tuffy Ayers. Nick Stephan will be hunting antelope with Scott and Angie Denny in Wyoming. Scott and Angie, as well as Tuffy, are great supporters of our efforts. Scott and Angie will also be hosting a cow elk hunt for a young hunter that will be lucky enough to draw a tag. That hunt will take place between Christmas and New Year's.

We held our Sponsors dinner at the Civic Center in June. Everyone in attendance had a good time and the food was great, as always. Without our sponsors, we could not take on or complete the number of projects we plan every year. Thanks again to all of you!

At the annual meeting held on June 1, Jim Wright, Scott Gauthier and Susan Tuohy were reelected.  Tom Jacobs and Gerald Lucas are newly elected members. We extend a big welcome to both and we are looking forward to working with you.

The Chapter's new officers and Board of Directors are:

President  Floyd Moore
President Elect Scott Gauthier
Treasurer  Karen Cracchiolo
Secretary  Lynn Hall
Past-President  Vince Cracchiolo
Auction Chairperson Mike Wilmot
Membership  Diane Moore
Sportsmen Against Hunger Scott Gauthier
Cheryl Gauthier
Dan Gauthier
Tom Jacobs
Brock Johnson
Al Krey
Lisa Krey
Gerald Lucas
Patsy Marchel
Keith Misiak
Susan Tuohy
Sue Wilmot
Jim Wright

Good Hunting,

Floyd Moore
President
Northeast Michigan Chapter SCI

DM/KC/09-13-07

Our Mission 

SCI Is The World Leader In Protecting The Freedom To Hunt!

SCI is "First For Hunters"

SCI protects hunter's rights by actively lobbying on behalf of hunters at a state, provincial and federal level. We are committed to passing the hunting tradition on to our youth through educational programs, hunting experiences and wildlife conservation projects. The community of SCI hunters promotes strong family values and teaches young hunter's about hunting and the role hunters play in sustainable wildlife conservation. SCI chapters located around the world offer an excellent opportunity for hunters to get involved and make a difference.

SCI Foundation funds and manages worldwide programs dedicated to wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian services. Every member of SCI is a conservationist on many levels. From their membership dollars that go to support the SCI Foundation's global activities, to their local chapter projects to their support of federal and local game and fish agencies through purchase of licenses and sporting equipment, members of SCI are conservationists of the best kind.

Please consider joining the hunting organization that is First for Hunters and works tirelessly to protect the freedom to hunt. We are a non-profit organization that relies solely on our dedicated volunteers, membership fees, fund raising events and charitable contributions to carry out the battle to protect the freedom to hunt

During the course of the last six years, The Northeast Michigan Chapter of Safari Club International has made donations and contributions to a variety of groups, organizations and individuals. These contributions support activities consistent with the goals of our Chapter.  Chapter donations and contributions to date total almost $250,000 and include:

· Full tuition grants for 100 Alpena area, under-privileged children to attend the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona Education Service District Summer Camp Wilderness at Sprinkler Lake
· Full scholarships for eighteen teachers to attend the American Wilderness Leadership School in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
· Cash grants to eight schools to assist with wildlife projects and educational programs
· Funds to the Michigan Moose Collaring project and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
· Funds contributed to the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society - Moose Tick Project and Hunters for Tomorrow initiative
· Funds contributed in support of efforts to preserve Grizzly Bear hunting in British Columbia and to support additional research on Grizzly Bears in B.C.
· Funds contributed to the Alaska Black Bear Initiative
· Funds donated to a hunt of a lifetime for four youths who are terminally ill/ severely ill and/or physically challenged
· Funds committed to the enhancement of Roosevelt Elk and Columbia Black -tail Deer populations on Vancouver Island
· Purchase of a wildlife display for the Jesse Besser Museum in Alpena, MI
· Funds contributed to support a local hunter safety program
· Funds contributed to assist a local area, wildlife rehabilitation center
· Funds contributed to provide over eight thousand pounds of venison to area soup kitchens and needy families through our Sportsmen Against Hunger Program – new freezers purchased for two local service agencies – as well as cash grants to area soup kitchens
· Funds contributed to SCI's General Fund to assist with worldwide efforts to protect the right to hunt
· Funds contributed to the Alpena Library to purchase wildlife material
· Equipment purchased to assist local Conservation Officers enforcement activities
· Funds contributed in support of ungulate enhancement programs in northern British Columbia and in the state of Alaska
· Scholarships provided for area youth to attend guide school
· Cash contribution to the Montmorency Conservation Club
· Cash contributed to the Alpena Kiwanis
· Funds provided to schedule a wildlife artist into area elementary school classrooms

The Northeast Michigan Chapter extends an invitation for you to join our membership and become an active part of our team! Thank you for your time and consideration.  To our current members, thank you for your continuing support!

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