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OUR CHAPTER 2014-2015 ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
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Through the 2014/2015 year the SCI – Drayton Valley Chapter experienced great successes and attained<br />
huge goals in support of SCI’s mission toward hunting conservation, education and humanitarian<br />
endeavors. One of our most memorable occasions was the privilege of being awarded the 2014<br />
International Chapter of The Year Award.<br />
We continue our pride and commitment toward our major humanitarian project; our Fishing Dock<br />
for seniors residing within care centres and individuals with disabilities. Our local Board and Chapter<br />
members have contributed in excess of 900 volunteer hours toward the operation and maintenance<br />
of the dock this year. Over the summer months we have been very fortunate to have a variety of user<br />
groups visit the dock, with some senior groups travelling from two hours away to visit our facility and<br />
enjoy the benefits it has to offer. We were also pleased to host a group of inner city youth from the<br />
Boyle Street Centre in Edmonton. In total this summer we have had over 200 individuals visit the dock!<br />
In support of SCIFs missions on a global scale, our Chapter was extremely pleased to be involved in the<br />
delivery of numerous Blue Bags this past year. One was sent to Colombia, two to Africa, and two others<br />
were sent again through our affiliation with Hearts of Lushoto, which is a local community organization<br />
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<br />
enjoy the great outdoors, we facilitated a youth hunter training program in April 2015. This course was<br />
offered free of charge to youth 12 to 17 years of age, with 8 youth participants and 3 volunteers from<br />
our Board of Directors participating.<br />
The Drayton Valley Chapter of Safari Club International is very proud to continue their support of the<br />
National Archery in Schools Program (NASP). Over the past year we maintained our current commitment<br />
to the program by way of supporting needed upgrades to current school participants kits. We also<br />
provided a kit to the Holy Trinity school and look forward to them coming on board this school year!<br />
Of significant mention is our involvement in the coordination of the 2015 NASP Provincial Shoot right<br />
here in Drayton Valley in partnership with the Brazeau Bowbenders and AHEIA. This shoot saw over<br />
900+ youth archers congregate at the Omniplex over a four day period. It was an amazing event and we<br />
look forward to continued involvement in hosting the <strong>2016</strong> Provincial Shoot! Drayton Valley is easily<br />
on its way to being one of the most involved and recognized NASP communities in Alberta. Since its<br />
inception our Chapter has committed in excess of $80,000 toward the NASP program. It is our hope<br />
that this program brings a new level of enjoyment to those students who may not have had the chance<br />
to shoot target archery equipment, and that our local youth’s participation in the program may spark<br />
an enjoyment for the outdoors and all that it has to offer! Our goal is that this outdoor educational<br />
opportunity will impact children for years to come and raise awareness for Safari Club International and<br />
its educational efforts. The NASP Program is a great addition to our educational system and we hope it<br />
brings great enjoyment to all involved!<br />
Over the past year our conservation efforts have focused on the Woodland Caribou which are on the federally<br />
listed species at risk. Our focal point on this project has been within the Willamore/Hinton area. In addition<br />
we have financially supported the Safari Club International Foundation in their efforts to safeguard hunter<br />
rights and champion wildlife conservation and outdoor education projects on a global scale.<br />
To you, our members and supporters we thank you for your many contributions. It is your commitment<br />
and support of the SCI Drayton Valley Chapter that has contributed to the accomplishments that have<br />
been achieved. If you are not yet a member of SCI, please do consider joining SCI tonight to help the<br />
only organization that will protect your freedom to hunt.