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2012 SCI TOP GUN CHAPTER | 2014/2013/2011 INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR<br />
HUNTERS<br />
Official <strong>Newsletter</strong> of SCI-Drayton Valley Chapter VOLUME 7 | ISSUE 1 | FEBRUARY <strong>2015</strong><br />
EDGE<br />
2014 INTERNATIONAL<br />
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR<br />
2014 Achievements &<br />
Banquet Highlights<br />
5 th Annual Horn Night<br />
<strong>2015</strong> SCI Convention<br />
Youth Hunter Training Dates<br />
Summer Camp Out<br />
Annual General Meeting<br />
Hosting NASP Provincials<br />
“The Little Pond That Could”
2013/2014 <strong>2015</strong> BOARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DIRECTORS<br />
Coby Mahan<br />
President<br />
Jamie St. Michael<br />
Past President<br />
Bill Davie<br />
Vice President<br />
Dann Klammer<br />
Humanitarian Chair<br />
Treasurer<br />
<strong>2015</strong> BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Our Mission<br />
We are a society of avid hunters and outdoor<br />
enthusiasts who are dedicated to promoting<br />
responsible use of our natural resources.<br />
We care about hunting, fishing, wildlife and<br />
outdoor experiences within the natural<br />
environment we all live in and enjoy.<br />
We are passionate about protecting and<br />
conserving the outdoors and its resources<br />
for generations to come.<br />
Through our parent organization - Safari<br />
Club International - we promote and present<br />
a number of wildlife conservation and<br />
humanitarian efforts within our community,<br />
and support Safari Club International in their<br />
endeavors toward ensuring hunting rights<br />
are protected worldwide.<br />
SCI - Drayton Valley Chapter<br />
Coby Mahan, President<br />
Box 6534<br />
Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R9<br />
Phone: 780.54<strong>2.</strong>7864<br />
Email: pcmahan@gmail.com<br />
www.scidraytonvalley.com<br />
Adam Schwengler<br />
Director<br />
Membership Chair<br />
Greg Hartman<br />
Director / Conservation<br />
Everett Ness<br />
Director<br />
Hunter Training Chair<br />
Barb Bowen<br />
Director<br />
Sponsorship Chair<br />
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Jean Ann Prysliak<br />
Special Events Chair<br />
Public Relations<br />
Jayson Ness<br />
Director
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE<br />
Dear SCI Drayton Valley Chapter Members,<br />
Hello everyone. As a member of our great Chapter I would like to once again thank you for your<br />
support. Because of it we have once again been recognized by SCI on a global scale as the 2014<br />
International Chapter of the Year. This prestigious<br />
award was presented to our chapter Vice-President,<br />
Bill Davie, at the SCI convention in <strong>Feb</strong>ruary.<br />
We as a club have been very busy as of late with a few<br />
projects. The NASP provincials is coming to town,<br />
and SCI will have a direct impact on sponsoring and<br />
putting the event together for approximately 1500<br />
Alberta youth. Also, we have been working with<br />
the other Alberta chapters and SCI Canada on a<br />
solution for the Suffield Elk problem that I’m sure<br />
you all are aware of. This will be a huge fight but<br />
one as a hunter and SCI member I’m sure you will<br />
support (more to come on that).<br />
We have a lot of great plans this year for our Call<br />
of The Wild Banquet with some fantastic donations<br />
to bid on. Remember that as a hunter SCI gives<br />
you the only show in Drayton Valley and area that<br />
truly supports hunters and your freedom to hunt.<br />
I thank you again for your support. See you at one<br />
of our great events!<br />
Good Hunting and Fishing,<br />
Coby Mahan<br />
President<br />
SCI Drayton Valley Chapter<br />
CHECK US OUT ONLINE!<br />
www.scidraytonvalley.com<br />
Hunter's Edge will now be distributed only<br />
twice per year in <strong>Feb</strong>ruary and August.<br />
Closing Date for Next <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Submission<br />
August 1, <strong>2015</strong><br />
Send your submissions to us at<br />
board@scidraytonvalley.com<br />
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SCI <strong>2015</strong> CONVENTION - LAS VEGAS, NEVADA<br />
The Drayton Valley SCI Chapter was once again<br />
rewarded and recognized in Las Vegas Nevada<br />
at the Annual SCI Hunter’s Convention held<br />
<strong>Feb</strong>ruary 4th – 7th. Our Chapter was honored<br />
to receive the SCI International Chapter of<br />
the Year Award for 2014 at the Wednesday<br />
night Chapter Awards event. Current chapter<br />
donors in attendance at the convention were<br />
invited to join us in the celebration as a way<br />
for us to thank them for their contributions in<br />
helping us to achieve this accomplishment.<br />
Paula Mahan, along with Bill and Shannon<br />
Davie acted as your chapter representatives<br />
and met with hunters and outfitters to bring<br />
the hunting experiences you have requested<br />
to our own Drayton Valley SCI Call of The<br />
Wild Banquet. Our Chapter President, Coby<br />
Mahan, unfortunately was unable to attend due<br />
to a severely broken ankle.<br />
The chapters attendance at the annual<br />
convention is of paramount importance as it<br />
has allowed us the opportunity to create lasting<br />
relationships with many outfitters and SCI<br />
Representatives. Our presence at convention,<br />
along with the recognition we have received<br />
over the years has resulted in our chapter being<br />
known and respected on a world wide scale.<br />
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PRELIMINARY <strong>2015</strong> BANQUET HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Our 7th Annual Call of The Wild Banquet will be held on September 19, <strong>2015</strong>. We are most excited to have<br />
available to you some amazing outdoor opportunities which we secured at the <strong>2015</strong> SCI Convention! At<br />
no other local event will you have access to international travel and hunting like at the Drayton Valley Call of<br />
The Wild Banquet!!<br />
Some of the auction items you will see at our banquet include:<br />
ALASKA’S D&L OUTFITTERS<br />
Dall Sheep & Grizzly Combo<br />
Hunt for 1 Hunter<br />
www.alaska-d-l-outfitters.com<br />
CALL OF THE WILD ORIGINALS<br />
By Diane Mesmer<br />
www.facebook.com/DMesmerart<br />
LIMCROMA SAFARIS<br />
10 Day African Plains Game Safari<br />
for 2 Hunters (includes 1 Impala, 1<br />
Blue Wildebeest for each hunter)<br />
www.limcroma.com<br />
BC SPORTFISHING GROUP<br />
2 day/2 night Sturgeon or Salmon<br />
Fishing Package for 4 Anglers<br />
Harrison BC<br />
www.bcsportfishinggroup.com<br />
CERRITOS BEACH RESORTS<br />
Mexican Holiday<br />
www.haciendacerritos.com<br />
www.cerritossurfcolony.com<br />
MITCH STRASIA<br />
Custom Knife<br />
www.strasiaknives.com<br />
BLUE COLLAR ADVENTURES<br />
6 Day African Safari for 1 Hunter &<br />
1 Non-Hunter (includes 1 Eland, 1<br />
Duiker and 1 Warthog)<br />
www.bluecollaradventures.ca<br />
BRIAN PETERSON<br />
MASTER GUIDE<br />
5 Day Alaskan Fishing Trip for 2 Anglers<br />
www.ugakbay.com<br />
KEYAH GRANDE<br />
5 Day Free Range Elk Hunt<br />
for 1 Hunter<br />
www.huntatkeyahgrande.com<br />
LAUREL BARBIERI<br />
GICLEE<br />
(Being completed in studio<br />
at time of printing)<br />
www.laurelbarbieri.com<br />
NGAHERE GAME RANCH<br />
1 day trout fishing, 1 day deep sea<br />
fishing, 4 day Chamois hunt<br />
New Zealand<br />
www.tournz.com<br />
RINCON OUTFITTERS<br />
5 Day Coues Whitetail Deer Hunt<br />
for 2 Hunters and 1 Non-Hunter<br />
www.rinconoutfitters.com<br />
TELFORD HUNTING<br />
5 Day Red Stag Hunt in New Zealand<br />
www.flyfishhunt.co.nz<br />
Watch for further details about our September 19th banquet offerings in our<br />
September issue of Hunters Edge!<br />
To secure your banquet tickets please contact Coby Mahan at 780-542-7864.<br />
$100 each – table of 8 or 10 available<br />
80% SOLD OUT<br />
This event always<br />
sells out fast…<br />
please don’t delay!<br />
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CALL OF THE WILD<br />
Your Drayton Valley SCI Chapter hosted a world class banquet this past September. Guests<br />
at the ‘Call Of The Wild’ banquet were treated to a live auction program featuring hunts<br />
and trips from all over the THANK world. The banquet YOUalso ALL provided an FOR excellent YOUR opportunity to<br />
showcase the achievements of the chapter this last year, which you can read more about<br />
TREMENDOUS SUPPORT<br />
further into this newsletter issue. Welcoming our members and community to our annual<br />
Safari Club International Drayton Valley Chapter extends heartfelt appreciation to all attendees at our 6th Annual<br />
banquet is the highlight of the Fundraising year for Banquet our heldchapter. on September We 20th. are Thankhonored you all for yourthat tremendous you, support. our guests,<br />
choose to support the Drayton Valley SCI Chapter. Every success and achievement we<br />
We are very grateful to the following donors. Your contributions attributed toward the success of our banquet:<br />
have PLATINUMobtained SPONSORS is due SILVER SPONSORS to your $250 - support $999 Flint Energy and donations…we Prairie Mountainthank you LIVE for AUCTION your DONORS continued<br />
$2,500 - $4,999<br />
support.<br />
Servus Credit Union<br />
We Are Wild & Wild Woman<br />
GOLD SPONSORS<br />
$1,000 - $2,499<br />
Bailey’s Welding & Construction<br />
Cabelas<br />
CJ Metal Erectors<br />
DarKai Enterprises<br />
Karach Welding & Construction<br />
Lightstream Resources<br />
Newforce<br />
River Valley Contractors<br />
ACR Rentals<br />
Advantage Manufacturing<br />
AMF Transport<br />
Apex<br />
Bad Influence<br />
Barmac Contracting Ltd.<br />
Big West Machine & Welding<br />
Brandette<br />
Brazeau Bowbenders<br />
CanVac<br />
Chopko Environmental<br />
Daniels Light Oilfield Hauling<br />
Danny Beckett<br />
DV Rentals<br />
Evergreen Gun Club<br />
Hayduk Picker Service<br />
Health Connections<br />
Karleb Homes<br />
Klub Fit<br />
KPA<br />
Lewcam<br />
Lincoln County<br />
Mixers<br />
MoJo Trucking<br />
Nelson Xray<br />
NexSource<br />
Orion Electric & Controls<br />
PaintDruid<br />
Petro Canada<br />
Polard Insulation<br />
Pyramid<br />
Reid Consulting<br />
Stitches & Dreams<br />
Stones Welding<br />
Terra Travel<br />
Tetra Pod<br />
The 100km Kitchen Company<br />
The Replacements<br />
Top Notch Maintenance<br />
Trails End Taxidermy<br />
Tri-Can<br />
Tryton<br />
Tucker Oilfield Hauling<br />
Universal Fluid Carriers<br />
Westerlund’s Oilfield Services<br />
(Should we have overlooked listing a donor please accept our apologies.)<br />
Bait Masters Saskatchewan<br />
Blue Collar Adventures<br />
Brandon Bailey Fine Art<br />
Brian Peterson Master Guide<br />
Caza Pampa Argentina<br />
Crocodile Bay Resort<br />
D&L Outfitters<br />
Hacienda Cerritos<br />
Laurel Barbieri Fine Art<br />
Northern BC Heli-Fishing Adventures<br />
Ricky Taylor Bronzes<br />
Rincon Outfitters<br />
Safari Unlimited World Wide<br />
Strasia Knives<br />
Telford Fishing & Hunter Services<br />
Ubathi Game & Hunt<br />
Waterfall Resort Alaska<br />
2013/2014 CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Through the 2013/2014 calendar year the SCI – Drayton Valley Chapter experienced great successes in support of SCI’s mission toward conservation, education, humanitarian<br />
endeavors and the protection of hunter’s rights worldwide. One of our most privileged occasions was being awarded the 2013 SCI International Chapter of The Year Award. We<br />
maintained our commitment toward the National Archery in Schools Program within our local schools, as well as our Fishing Dock for seniors residing within care centres and<br />
individuals with disabilities. Our Chapter was also extremely pleased to be involved in the delivery of four Blue Bags this past year to both Cuba and Africa. We also offered another<br />
Youth Hunter Training Course and were privileged to provide financial contributions to a number of local organizations which included the Food Bank, Santas Anonymous, Elementary<br />
School Hot Lunch Program, Evergreen Gun Club, and the CT4DV Campaign. Our conservation projects saw us helping our local SRD Office with the acquisition of a Flir to aide them<br />
in their endeavours in locating night time poachers.<br />
We thank all of our members and supporters for your part in aiding us to achieve these goals!<br />
Invites you to our...<br />
Fourth Annual Horn Night<br />
Saturday, December 6 th , 2014 @ 7:00pm<br />
Violet Grove Community Hall<br />
Come out and enjoy a refreshment while looking at deer, moose, and elk antlers from this year’s<br />
hunting season and years past.<br />
Members & guests wishing to bring a set of antlers or horns to this event will be entered into<br />
a draw for prizes to be given away that night!<br />
(Only one entry per person)<br />
For more information please contact: Coby Mahan<br />
Chapter President<br />
780-542-7864<br />
Look forward to seeing you there!<br />
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SCI - DRAYTON VALLEY CHAPTER<br />
Chapter Board of Directors<br />
Front Row: Jean Anne Teliske, Jayson Ness, Coby Mahan, Barb Bowen, Everett Ness<br />
Back Row: Adam Schwengler, Dann Klammer, Bill Davie, Greg Hartman<br />
The Board of Directors expresses their heartfelt thankfulness to the volunteers who worked tirelessly toward the banquets success:<br />
Adrienne Zenko<br />
AJ Sullivan<br />
Amber Herle<br />
Bailey Kuhn<br />
Barb Lively<br />
Cory Mahan<br />
Dianne Sawley<br />
Eric Sieben<br />
Jackelyn Muth<br />
Janelle Klammer<br />
JP Zenko<br />
Kara Westerlund<br />
Ken Nicholson<br />
Krista Nicholson<br />
Thank You all Once Again!<br />
We look forward to seeing you at our <strong>2015</strong> banquet on<br />
September 19 th !<br />
Join or Renew your membership today and secure<br />
your <strong>2015</strong> Banquet Tickets in advance by calling Coby at<br />
780-542-7864.<br />
Margarita Pischke<br />
Marvin Pischke<br />
Matthew Onciul<br />
Michele Sadegian<br />
Mona Kuhn<br />
Morgan Herle<br />
Peyton Latimer<br />
Real Chalifoux<br />
Reta Chalifoux<br />
Roni Johnston<br />
Shannon Davie<br />
Shawna St. Michael<br />
Shayla Herle<br />
Shirley Mahan<br />
Tamara Stayko<br />
Theresa Hartman<br />
Tristan Sieben<br />
Wanita Mahan<br />
Join SCI Today!!!<br />
www.scidraytonvalley.com<br />
Join SCI Today!<br />
www.scidraytonvalley.com<br />
www.sci-canada.ca www.sci-canada.ca
6TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Thank You All Once Again!<br />
We look forward to<br />
seeing you at our<br />
<strong>2015</strong> Call of The Wild<br />
Banquet on September 19th!<br />
Secure your Banquet Tickets<br />
in advance by calling<br />
Coby at 780-542-7864.<br />
80%<br />
Sold<br />
Out<br />
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS<br />
SCI - Drayton Valley Chapter would like to express sincere<br />
Servus Credit Union<br />
CFR Skybox Experience<br />
PLATINUM SPONSORS<br />
$2,500 - $4,999<br />
GOLD SPONSORS<br />
$1,000 - $2,499<br />
We Are Wild<br />
Live Auction/Membership<br />
Bailey's Welding<br />
$50 Gun Raffle<br />
Karach Welding<br />
Mini Quad Bundle<br />
NewForce<br />
Patio Furniture Bundle<br />
CJ Metal Erectors<br />
LedgeLOKR Bundle<br />
Lightstream Resources<br />
Ground Blind/Skinning Bundle<br />
River Valley Contractors<br />
VIP Table Sponsor<br />
SILVER SPONSORS<br />
$250 - $999<br />
100km Kitchen<br />
Table Wine Jelly Favours<br />
Apex<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Brandette<br />
Floor Raffle<br />
ACR Rentals<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Bad Influence<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Brazeau Bowbenders<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Advantage Manufacturing<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Barmac Contracting Ltd.<br />
Silent Auction<br />
CanVac<br />
Silent Auction<br />
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AMF Transport<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Big West Machine<br />
& Welding<br />
5 Gun Raffle<br />
Chopko<br />
Floor Raffle
appreciation and thanks to our banquet donors:<br />
Daniels Light<br />
Oilfield Hauling<br />
Silent Auction<br />
DarKai Enterprises<br />
5 Gun Raffle<br />
DV Rentals<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Evergreen Gun Club<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Flint Energy<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Hayduk Picker Service<br />
5 Gun Raffle<br />
Karleb Homes<br />
Floor Raffle<br />
Klub Fit Mechanical<br />
Money Purse Bundle<br />
KPA<br />
5 Gun Raffle<br />
Lewcam<br />
5 Gun Raffle<br />
SILVER SPONSORS<br />
$250 - $999<br />
Lincoln County<br />
Floor Raffle<br />
Mixers<br />
Feature Drink<br />
MoJo Trucking<br />
5 Gun Raffle<br />
Nelson Xray<br />
Silent Auction<br />
NexSource<br />
5 Gun Raffle<br />
Orion Electric & Controls<br />
Silent Auction<br />
PaintDruid<br />
BBQ Bundle & Signage<br />
Petro Canada<br />
Floor Raffle<br />
Polard Insulation<br />
5 Gun Raffle<br />
Prairie Mountain<br />
Floor Raffle<br />
Predator Plastics<br />
Tetrapod<br />
Pyramid<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Reid Consulting<br />
5 Gun Raffle<br />
Stitches & Dreams<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Stones Welding<br />
Floor Raffle<br />
Terra Travel<br />
Travel Vouchers<br />
The Replacements<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Top Notch<br />
5 Gun Raffle<br />
Trails End Taxidermy<br />
BBQ Bundle<br />
Tri-Can<br />
Silent Auction<br />
Westerlund's<br />
Oilfield Services<br />
Floor Raffle<br />
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS<br />
We also extend a huge thank you to our Live Auction donors from around<br />
the world for their support. Please do consider contacting one of our<br />
donors for your next hunting adventure or merchandise purchase!<br />
If we have missed listing a donor please accept our apology.<br />
We would ask that you please let us know though so that we can<br />
ensure to include you in future publications.<br />
Special thanks is extended to<br />
Trails End Taxidermy<br />
for providing all of the mounts that evening.<br />
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OUR CHAPTER 2013 - 2014 ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
Through the 2013/2014 year the SCI – Drayton Valley Chapter experienced great successes and attained huge<br />
goals in support of SCI’s mission toward hunting conservation, education and humanitarian endeavors. As a<br />
direct result of our chapter’s efforts, we have been privileged to be recognized on an international scale by SCI<br />
through their annual award program as the 2013 International Chapter of the Year!<br />
We continue our pride and commitment toward our major humanitarian project; our Fishing Dock for seniors<br />
residing within care centres and individuals with disabilities. Our local Board and Chapter members have<br />
contributed in excess of 900 volunteer hours toward the operation and maintenance of the dock. Over the<br />
summer months we were very fortunate to have a variety of user groups visit the dock, with some seniors<br />
groups travelling from two hours away to visit our facility and enjoy the benefits it has to offer. In total we<br />
had over 250+ individuals visit the dock! In addition, we hosted a day of fishing, in conjunction with Cabelas<br />
Edmonton, for a group of underprivileged inner city children from the Crystal Kids Youth Centre. These<br />
children hadn’t experienced the opportunity to go fishing or for some even enjoy a peaceful day in the great<br />
outdoors. It was an amazing and rewarding experience and we look forward to partnering with Cabelas again<br />
in hosting more inner city children in the years to come.<br />
In support of SCIFs missions on a global scale, our Chapter was extremely pleased to be involved in the delivery<br />
of four Blue Bags this past year. One was sent to a children’s school in Cuba by the MacGregor family, one to a<br />
village in Africa through the "Feel the Rush" TV Show, while two others were sent again through our affiliation<br />
with Hearts of Lushoto, which is a local community organization we have partnered with for a number of years.<br />
As part of our commitment to sustain our hunting heritage and providing our youth the opportunity to enjoy<br />
the great outdoors, we facilitated a youth hunter training program in May 2014 within our community of<br />
Drayton Valley free of charge to youth 12 to 17 years of age, with 10 youth participants and (3) volunteers<br />
from our Board of Directors.<br />
The Drayton Valley Chapter of Safari Club International is very proud to continue their support of the National<br />
Archery in Schools Program (NASP). In addition to our initial $40,000 contribution we have continued our<br />
endeavors in support of this beneficial program by way of providing NASP kits to the Warburg and Fullam<br />
schools bringing the number of schools offering the program to ten (10). St. Anthony’s school was also provided<br />
additional bows and gear for their active team! We also partnered with the Brazeau Bowbenders in sponsoring<br />
the Provincial shoot in Edmonton in 2014. This included the provision of SCI Drayton Valley T-shirts to the<br />
youth participating in the shoot from the schools in which we have provided NASP kits to, and the provision<br />
of busing to the event. We also partnered with the Brazeau Bowbenders in facilitating a Youth Fun Shoot in<br />
the summer. Youth from the schools were invited to participate in the fun shoot where they were provided<br />
the opportunity to target shoot and then head out onto the 3D archery range; for many this was their first<br />
experience 3D shooting. The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter also provided grab bags for the event and sponsored<br />
the lunch. We were also a proud supporter of the Alberta Bow Hunters Association Provincial Shoot held in<br />
conjunction with the Brazeau Bowbenders at their range this past summer. Our purpose for being there was<br />
to increase awareness of Safari Club International and the SCI Drayton Valley Chapter.<br />
Over the past year our conservation efforts have included the provision of a Flir for the Drayton Valley SRD<br />
Office to aide them in their endeavors in locating night time poachers. We are also currently working with<br />
Alberta SRD toward the organization of an aerial count of moose populations in WMU 339, which hasn’t been<br />
conducted in fifteen years. In addition, we have recently embarked on an enhanced fishing stock program with<br />
the SCI Red Deer Chapter and Alberta Conservation Association that will see a small pond located south of<br />
Hoadley stocked with approximately 1000 trout to enhance angler operations. Enhancements will also be<br />
made to the walk path to support wheelchair accessibility and dock installation.<br />
Our Chapter took pride in reaching out to our community with helping hands this year as we undertook a<br />
shopping excursion that resulted in us obtaining in excess of $1,500 in needed merchandise and toys for our<br />
local Santa’s Anonymous as they were in dire need of supplies to meet the needs of local families reaching out<br />
for this support. In addition, we also provided a $1,000 monetary donation to our local area Food Bank who<br />
was in desperate need to replenish their shelves during the Christmas season in order to meet the community<br />
demands of underprivileged families. Our Chapter also contributed $5,000 toward the Drayton Valley Health<br />
Services Foundation CT4DV (Cat Scan) Campaign, $1,000 to the Evergreen Gun Club for target maintenance<br />
and assistance with building a new shooting shack, and lastly $1,000 toward the Drayton Valley elementary<br />
schools hot lunch program.<br />
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To you, our members and supporters we thank you for your contributions. It is your commitment to the<br />
Chapter that has contributed to the accomplishments that have been achieved.
OUR CHAPTER 2013 - 2014 ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
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5TH ANNUAL HORN NIGHT<br />
Our 5th Annual Horn Night event, held on December 6, 2014 saw chapter members and guests<br />
congregate at the Violet Grove Community Hall to share hunting stories from seasons past and to<br />
show off antlers from animals harvested. It was a great evening of camaraderie. Thank you to everyone<br />
for your participation!<br />
SUMMER CAMP OUT<br />
We welcome all Chapter members and their families<br />
to participate in our 5th Annual Summer Camp Out<br />
June 12 - 14, <strong>2015</strong><br />
At the Brazeau BowBenders Archery Range<br />
Please contact Coby Mahan at 780-542-7864 to<br />
register for this fun event. Registration is important so<br />
that registrants can be contacted in the event the date<br />
of the camp out is changed.<br />
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There will be opportunities for some great outdoor<br />
fun, a chance to walk the 3D archery course, and lots<br />
of activities and prizes for everyone!
5611B - 58 Street<br />
Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R5<br />
780-621-0100<br />
“Airbrushing at it’s finest”<br />
Best known for our airbrushing<br />
on all substrates, we also<br />
have an amazing sign shop<br />
with 19 years experience that<br />
includes every type of signage<br />
imaginable. From high class<br />
acreage signs, corporate signs,<br />
oilfield LSD’s, pipeline crossings,<br />
and everything in between.<br />
If you are not sure what we can do for you, just phone us!<br />
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YOUTH HUNTER TRAINING COURSE<br />
SCI Drayton Valley Chapter will be offering a Youth Hunter<br />
Training Course in the Spring of <strong>2015</strong>. The course dates are<br />
as follows:<br />
April 30 5:00-8:00pm<br />
May 1 5:00-8:00pm<br />
May 2 8:30am-5:00pm<br />
May 3 8:30am-5:00pm<br />
The Hunter Training Course is being offered free of charge<br />
to children 17 years of age and under. If you have a child, or<br />
know of someone who may be interested in taking the course,<br />
please contact Everett Ness, Hunter Training Coordinator at<br />
780-542-0711.<br />
Phone: 780-542-5334, 5105-51 Ave., Drayton Valley<br />
Open Tuesday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br />
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NATURE & FUN WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS<br />
Written by Reta Chalifoux<br />
My husband, Real, and I went out every night except<br />
one evening in the month of November. Considering<br />
we went out in September and October for archery<br />
hunting for a bull moose we were never at the right<br />
place at the right time. We had bull moose pictures<br />
on the trail cameras so we were at the right place<br />
just wrong time. One Saturday there was four guys<br />
pushing bush and we saw eight cow moose but not<br />
one bull moose. Oh well, it was still nice being outside<br />
and spending time with friends. We had the same<br />
story for our whitetail bucks, they would not move<br />
until it was really dark except of course the one night<br />
I had to stay late at work. That night there was a trail<br />
camera picture of a nice white tail buck. Oh well, we<br />
have a picture of the same buck after hunting season<br />
so hopefully he makes it through the winter. Have to<br />
leave seed for next year and the anticipation if the<br />
buck will be back and if he has grown any bigger.<br />
Now down to some other property where we hunt.<br />
There were a lot less animals moving on that property,<br />
but the second Saturday of November when we had<br />
a bit of a cold spell I managed to get my mullie doe!<br />
At first I felt like I was herding the does because I<br />
kept shooting just in front of the lead doe as she was<br />
the one I was trying to get. The third bullet she was<br />
270 yards away, I shot again but was not sure if I had<br />
connected. There were quite a few smaller trees and<br />
big rocks. I took out my binoculars and kept glassing<br />
where I figured she should have fallen. To my great<br />
surprise I finally saw an ear moving. Rocks don’t have<br />
ears but she was trying to get up and having trouble<br />
doing so. I knew she was hurt and I needed to finish<br />
the job, so I kept glassing until she moved a bit away<br />
from the large rock. I shot again and the second<br />
shot was the one that made the kill. When we were<br />
butchering her I always check to see where I have<br />
shot the animal, first shot was in her vitals and the<br />
second shot was in the neck.<br />
We went out again on Sunday the same weekend<br />
and this time there was four of us together on our<br />
land. Three of us were sitting in our spots where we<br />
always wait. Real was walking through when all of a<br />
sudden I heard major shooting; five shots, oh my then<br />
three more shots different guns I figured. I just kept<br />
watching my areas where the mules usually run. Oh<br />
boy, I see antlers with no binoculars. The mule buck is<br />
across the coullie; there are a few trees and of course<br />
he goes to take off to the left. It is now or never, so<br />
I shoot. Oh great am I herding and leading to much<br />
again as he turns and goes to the right. I shot again<br />
and he turns to the left one more time. Now I am<br />
thinking I cannot hit the broad side of a barn. I shot<br />
my third shot again I am shooting in the vitals; I try<br />
for clean shots. Amazing he drops, I think, or did he<br />
take off? I glass again where on earth is he! He was<br />
so camoed with the landscape I did not see him until<br />
he lifted his head, just once. I was very happy and to<br />
my great surprise when we butchered him I shot him<br />
three times in the vitals all three bullets were within<br />
about eight inches. He was not the mule I spotted<br />
five years ago that I have nick named, but at least I<br />
managed to get my mule buck!<br />
Lots of time in the country with nature and fun with<br />
my husband and some of our friends.<br />
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DOCK VOLUNTEERS<br />
We are patiently awaiting spring and the<br />
reopening of the Drayton Valley SCI Fishing<br />
Dock. Preparations are already being made to<br />
ensure that we can welcome as many guests, if<br />
not more, than last year! In order to meet the<br />
needs of all of our user groups, we are looking<br />
for volunteers to assist us this summer. If you<br />
are interested in contributing some of your<br />
time at the dock, please contact Shannon Davie<br />
at 780-542-6777 as this will help to create a<br />
volunteer list that we can access once the dock<br />
opens. Even if you can only volunteer for one<br />
afternoon this summer we would love to have<br />
you. As an SCI member you can see first hand<br />
the difference your membership has made for<br />
so many community members, and visitors can<br />
have a chance to thank you personally for your<br />
efforts and contributions to Drayton Valley<br />
SCI.<br />
Fishing and<br />
Hunting Services<br />
WANAKA new zealand<br />
Gerald and Sue Telford<br />
PO Box 312<br />
79 Riverbank Road,<br />
Wanaka, 9382<br />
New Zealand<br />
Ph/Fax: 0064 (3) 443 9257<br />
Mobile: 027 5 356 651<br />
Email: info@flyfishhunt.co.nz<br />
Web: www.flyfishhunt.co.nz<br />
Pipeline & Facility<br />
Construction<br />
Facility Maintenance<br />
Quality Control<br />
Fully Insured<br />
Shop Welding<br />
PHONE: 780-542-3578<br />
CELL: 780-621-2530<br />
FAX: 780-542-3608<br />
6205 - 56th Ave., Box 7287 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S5<br />
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SUPPORT FOR TANZANIA...<br />
The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter was thrilled to continue ongoing<br />
support in Tanzania through our affiliation with Hearts For Lushoto. The<br />
following are words of appreciation expressed by William Kusaga, the<br />
Chairman of the Lushoto Community Foundation, along with a thank<br />
you card from our local Hearts for Lushoto organization.<br />
“Once again thank you so much and on my behalf please convey my heartfelt<br />
gratitude to the great hearted people of SCI Drayton Valley who made it<br />
possible for us to receive this wonderful gift. The items and especially the balls<br />
were so much appreciated by our kids; these balls are so much sought after<br />
as most of these kids would like to indulge in sports but they lack such sports<br />
gear like these balls, sports shoes, sports wear and the like.<br />
Almost all the items you sent with the exception of the balls, rain boots and<br />
the solar torches were sent to the blind school. This School has 70 kids and<br />
almost 95% of these come from very poor families and are stigmatized by not<br />
only their relations but by the public at large. About 25% of these students are<br />
complete orphans and therefore their needs are limitless. 15 kids are Albinos.<br />
I believe you might have heard the plight of Albinos in this country. Countless<br />
of these Albinos have been killed for ritualistic purposes (some people were<br />
meant to believe and still believe that Albino parts could be used ritually to<br />
bring about wealth). Though measures were taken by the Government to curb<br />
this wave of killings, to date such killings still take place though rarely. The<br />
School setting just like the Blind School offers temporary security to these kids.<br />
Some of the kids also suffer from skin cancer and few like these Albinos are<br />
visually impaired therefore need some sort of medication which isn’t readily<br />
available and affordable. I believe these pictures will speak volumes of the<br />
childrens appreciation for the gifts received.”<br />
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SCI PAST PRESIDENT, JOHN WHIPPLE OBITUARY<br />
write up courtesy of Safari Times<br />
SCI Past President John Whipple passed away unexpectedly<br />
in November 2014. He served as SCI’s 34th President<br />
during the 2012-2013 year. The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter<br />
was honoured to have him join us for our 2013 fundraising<br />
banquet.<br />
John was a Past President of the California Orange County<br />
Chapter and was deeply involved in the chapter’s activities<br />
– always a part of the chapter’s leadership, fundraising and<br />
social events.<br />
Just days before his passing, John spent the day with his friends,<br />
supporting the Sportsmen Helping Children’s pheasant hunt.<br />
SCI and the hunting community mourn the Whipple family’s<br />
loss. He is survived by his wife of 50-years, Joan, their three<br />
children and grandchildren.<br />
NASP<br />
In conjunction with AHEIA and The Brazeau Bowbenders the SCI Drayton Valley Chapter is thrilled to be<br />
hosting the <strong>2015</strong> NASP Provincials on April 23, 24, 25, 26 at the Drayton Valley Omniplex. We are expecting<br />
to see 1,000+ youth participants at this event!! Preparations are underway and with an event of this size we<br />
are in need of some volunteers. If you’d have some time to contribute over the course of the four day event,<br />
please call Coby Mahan at 780-542-7864 to express your interest.<br />
The SCI Drayton Valley Chapter has maintained its commitment to the National Archery in Schools Program<br />
within our local and surrounding community schools. This year saw our Chapter contributing additional kits<br />
to schools already participating in the program with the successful expansion of their school programs due<br />
to increased student interest. We also welcomed on board the Entwistle Elementary School!<br />
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THE LITTLE POND THAT COULD...<br />
Article Provide by Alberta Conservation Association, Diana Rung, ACA<br />
http://www.ab-conservation.com/go/default/index.cfm/media/in-the-news1/the-little-pond-that-could/<br />
Nuggent Pond is a small trout pond with big<br />
potential. It lies north of Bluffton, alongside Highway<br />
20. Close to the City of Red Deer and the towns<br />
of Rimbey, Bentley, Lacombe, and Drayton Valley,<br />
this site provides recreational opportunities to<br />
many outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy angling,<br />
walking, picnicking and bird watching.<br />
The pond is bordered by wetland plant species,<br />
mostly rushes and sedges. Rows of shelterbelts<br />
include white spruce, Manitoba maple, and willow, all<br />
offering habitat for various species of songbirds and,<br />
on occasion, upland game birds. Migrating flocks of<br />
waterfowl stop off at Nuggent in the spring and fall<br />
seasons.<br />
Every spring, ACA stocks this pond with 20-cm<br />
rainbow trout, through the Enhanced Fish Stocking<br />
Program. We’re happy to see that ACA studies show<br />
Nuggent Pond receives high angler effort throughout<br />
the fishing season. Our goal here is to provide safe<br />
and enjoyable year-round angling opportunities to a<br />
wide range of Albertans—including those who are<br />
mobility impaired.<br />
This year, we wanted to improve recreational<br />
access for the mobility impaired, enhance the site’s<br />
aesthetics and better protect the wetland habitat.<br />
With the help of a grant received from the Community<br />
Facility Enhancement Program, a generous donation<br />
from the Red Deer and Drayton Valley Chapters<br />
of the Safari Club International, and equipment<br />
provided by Smitty’s Oilfield Services, a long list of<br />
site amenities were upgraded:<br />
• the development of a wheelchair friendly asphalt<br />
path for shore access<br />
• stabilization of a section of eroded shoreline<br />
• construction of a wheelchair accessible outhouse<br />
• installation of a floating wheelchair casting platform<br />
• addition of directional signage and a wildlife-proof<br />
garbage bin<br />
This once diamond in the rough is now shining<br />
brilliantly—and ready for next season's fishing action!<br />
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MY BEST DEER TO DATE...<br />
Written by Michelle Kelly<br />
On the morning of November 15th I got in to my stand a few minutes before legal light.<br />
Once I was set up and ready to watch things were dead quiet. What happened next was<br />
exciting as heck!! I caught a glimpse of movement in the willows coming off the creek.<br />
I thought it was a wolf. I got my gun<br />
up and tried to find the critter in my<br />
scope, but what I thought was a wolf<br />
was a good big buck! He came out<br />
of the trees on a hard trot. I got on<br />
him and let out two bleats to stop him.<br />
He slowed and gave me a look noticing<br />
then he had good mass I couldn’t wait<br />
any longer and fired. It was a good<br />
solid hit. I gave the deer 20 minutes<br />
and called my boyfriend to come help<br />
in getting my good deer. Once Lee<br />
showed up he asked me what I got.<br />
I really couldn’t even tell him exactly<br />
what the deer was, how many points it<br />
had. My reply was, “He’s heavy and tall<br />
and mature, 4x4 for sure”. When we<br />
tracked in and saw my deer I was super<br />
excited. That sucker grew even more<br />
as we walked up a 5x7. My best deer to<br />
date. I’m super lucky to have harvested<br />
such a nice bush buck considering the<br />
tuff winter last year!<br />
Office: 780-542-6534 | Fax: 780-542-4534<br />
E-mail: karweld@telus.net<br />
5206 - 62nd Street<br />
Box 6655, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S1<br />
www.karachwelding.com<br />
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(Right) Midge Johnson on a cold and<br />
snowy minus 20 below day.<br />
She won’t let Alberta’s weather stop her<br />
from getting her buck!!<br />
(Above) After 7 years of hunting, Aliesha<br />
Sullivan finally gets her first buck in the<br />
Drayton Valley area, and what a beauty<br />
he is!!! She’s so very proud! Not many<br />
people can say their first buck ever is a<br />
big wall hanger!<br />
(Right) After putting in a great amount of<br />
time, Charity Malka takes this big bodied<br />
fella. Another good buck found and<br />
harvested in the Drayton Valley area!<br />
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MEMBERSHIP<br />
We know that the strength of our chapter is held in the membership that you maintain. We thank you<br />
for your support. An active membership provides you with this newsletter along with SCI International<br />
publications which both keep you up to date on the world of SCI, and provide input and stories about<br />
local and international efforts that your membership is supporting. Should you not be receiving your<br />
mail from SCI International please contact Adam Schwengler at 780-621-0100. You should receive your<br />
literature within two months of signing up. We are requesting of our members to provide us with their<br />
email addresses so that we can develop an email distribution group to keep our members informed of<br />
meetings and events that all Chapter members are welcome to attend. You can share this with us by<br />
sending us an email at board@scidraytonvalley.com. Thank you for your support and for being part of<br />
a local volunteer effort that is dedicated to creating memorable outdoor memories for hunters and<br />
outdoor enthusiasts alike. If you are aware of a potential new or renewing member, please encourage<br />
them to join by simply filling out the renewal form included here and send it to the following address:<br />
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Moose Stew<br />
Melt several tbsp. bacon grease in heavy pan. Dip chunks of moose meat in seasoned flour and brown<br />
in bacon grease. Add boiling water to almost cover meat, and simmer 2 ½ to 3 hours. Add in the<br />
following order – 1 medium turnip cut in small cubes, 10-12 potatoes, 6 carrots, 1 sliced onion. Cook<br />
until barely tender, seasoning to taste. Thicken gravy with a little flour mixed with cold water. If<br />
desired, add dumplings during last 15 minutes of cooking (before thickening gravy).<br />
Dumplings:<br />
1 ½ cup flour 1 tsp sugar 2 ¼ tsp. baking powder<br />
3 tbsp margarine ¼ tsp salt about ¼ cup milk<br />
Sift dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Add milk to make a thick drop<br />
batter. Make sure there is still plenty of liquid in stew. Drop dumpling<br />
mixture on top of meat and vegetables with a tbsp. Cover the pot<br />
slightly and steam for 15 minutes without lifting the cover.<br />
Engine, Compressor<br />
& Pump Services<br />
780-542-5845<br />
Box 6608<br />
Drayton Valley, AB<br />
T7A 1S1<br />
780-542-5846<br />
Fax:780-514-3520<br />
Cell: 780-542-0731<br />
5513 - 50 Avenue,<br />
P.O. Box 6875<br />
Drayton Valley, AB<br />
T7A 1S2<br />
Cell: 780-514-6589<br />
Fax: 780-542-5644<br />
www.dvrentals.ca<br />
GREG HARTMAN<br />
ph: 780-514-3380<br />
fax: 780-514-3381<br />
Leonard Claffey<br />
Branch Manager<br />
Drayton Valley Branch<br />
Box 6908, 5506 - 50 Street<br />
Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S3<br />
leonard.claffey@servus.ca<br />
t: 780.54<strong>2.</strong>2496 ext 67223<br />
c: 780.898.2489<br />
f: 780.54<strong>2.</strong>1558<br />
servus.ca<br />
machine & welding ltd.<br />
Box 5341<br />
Drayton Valley, AB<br />
T7A 1R5<br />
5428 - Industrial Rd.<br />
e-mail: bwmw@telus.net<br />
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Box 5333<br />
Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R5<br />
Phone: 780-542-2706 Fax: 780-542-2766<br />
CFI Energy Services Corp. is a local oilfield instrumentation and electrical company<br />
which has been operating since September 2006.<br />
We are an established company which, at the present time, employs over 30<br />
technicians complete with trucks and equipment ready to complete the jobs<br />
required by the customer. The company services a wide variety of oil and gas<br />
gathering systems in and around Drayton Valley. Our main priority is field work;<br />
however we can accomodate shop work as well.<br />
Some of the Instrumentation & Electrical services we provide, but are not<br />
limited to include:<br />
• Instrumentation & Electrical Oilfield Construction<br />
• Instrumentation & Electrical Oilfield Maintenance<br />
• Developing & Maintaining Shutdown/Calibration Binders<br />
• Installation of Scada Systems<br />
• Meter Calibrations (DriFlo, Zedi, EChart, Floboss, Roc, Bristol, CMS)<br />
• Pump Jack VFD Service & Installations<br />
• Installation of Line Heaters & Flare Igniter Ignition Systems<br />
• Callout Systems<br />
• Fire & Gas Calibrations<br />
• Programming Services<br />
• Frabrication & Installation of Facility Truck In Metering Systems
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