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Membership Application SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL NORTHWEST CHAPTER __________________________________________________________________________________ NAME SPOUSE’S NAME ___________________________________________________________________________________ HOME ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP COCE __________________________________________________________________________________ BUSINESS ADDRESS / COMPANY NAME CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE _______________________________________ ______________________________________ HOME PHONE BUSINESS PHONE _____________________________________ ______________________________________ CELL PHONE FAX _______________________________________ ______________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH EMAIL . Please check the address you prefer club notices be sent to: __ Home Address __ Business Address Name, as it should appear on SCI Name Badge ______________________________________________ Vocation or Profession _________________________________________________________________ We promote the freedom to hunt and wildlife conservation worldwide. We do this through quarterly newsletters, meeting with programs of interest, conservation and hunter education programs, public programs, family events, and an annual fund raising banquet. We are successful in these endeavors because we are an active club with active members. As a member of the Northwest Chapter, I am interested in helping in the following areas: Please check all that apply __ Chapter Meetings __ Membership __ Trophy Records & Awards __ Officer or Director __ Education __ Conservation Projects __ Youth Hunt __ Newsletter __ Sportsmen Against Hunger __ Fundraising __ Hunter’s Rights __ Publicity & Advertising To join our chapter, please: 1) fill out and sign this application, 2) obtain a club member’s sponsor, 3) mail a check for the first year’s dues payable to “Safari Club International” and mail to the membership chairman shown below. Safari Club offers Individual Memberships for $110 ($55 National + $55 Chapter) and Family Memberships for $130 ($75 National and $55 Chapter) which extends membership status to spouse and children under age 18. __ I am applying for Individual Membership: ($110 due with application) __ I am applying for Family Membership: ($130 due with application) __ I am applying for Chapter Membership: ($55 due, must also be a National member) __ I am applying for Chapter Life Membership: ($1000 due, must also be a National member) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNED SPONSOR DATE Please mail your application and check to the Membership Chairman: SCI – NW Chapter, Mike Rex, 1924 Lighthouse Lane NE, Tacoma, WA 98422 6
On May 26th, 2007, I met Jonathan and Bruce Kerr for the first time. These two "Georgia Boys" were to be the guests of the NW Chapter of SCI for the next ten days. Ten year old Jonathan, a liver cancer patient, was headed to central BC for his Safari- Wish hunt of a life time.These two intrepid travelers spent a day and a half at the home of Bob and Debby Stallman (SCI NW members), fishing for rainbow trout (up to 18 lbs.) and a little time on the rifle range. Jonathan "Kerrocket" proved to be a marksman. Those bruins in BC where in trouble! Two days later we arrived at the Bowron River Guiding, in Willow River BC, and did we see bears! 44, to be exact! Big ones, HUGE ones, browns and blacks, cubs.... They were everywhere! And in just 6 days! But the hunt proved to be a tough one. Initially, Jonathan told everyone in Georgia that he was going on this hunt and was full of enthusiasm. He was still active, taking life in stride. But his health was deteriorating, rapidly. As the hunt date arrived the cancer was exacting a terrible toll. Our hunter lacked the strength to even pull the trigger and was able to stand or hunt for only a few hours at a time. J. Kerr wanted a rug for his souvenir and it didn't look as though this was going to happen. It was decided, collectively, to buy Jonathan's dad a tag and license and give him the opportunity to harvest the trophy. It was going to be "tough" duty for our guide with just 27 hours remaining. Later that day, our quest was completed: we had a bear in the barn! We owe guide Scott Pichette a lot! These two travelers needed to return home and quickly. We left the hunting camp and drove all night, returning to Bob's. Bruce was able to change reservation dates and on the morning of June 7th, we said goodbye and, with the bear in the belly of the plane, they left for home. Jonathan Kerr and his dad had a great hunt together and memories were made. Respectfully submitted, Thom Halligan SCI Northwest Chapter Footnote: I am sorry to report that our young hunter never saw the state of Georgia again, passing away 40 minutes from Atlanta. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. If hunters go to Heaven when their time arrives then I know that Jonathan is in good company. And he'll have his own story to tell! l-r: Bob, Thom, Bruce, and Jonathan meet up with Scott Pichette of Bowron River Guiding, upon arrival in B.C. Safari Wish: Fulfilling a Boy’s Last Dream 7 Jonathan Kerr and his dad, Bruce, sharing the tremendous emotions of their successful hunt! l-r: Bob, Jonathan & Thom with an average trout from Bob’s pond. Jonathan was much happier than average! Jonathan’s amazing Joie de Vivre touched everyone’s hearts... “Guardian Angels around my bed, Joining me in my prayers. They hush the shadows when they dance about. They shoo away the bears…” (fitting lyrics from tenor Mario Lanza's Guardian Angels— Ed.) Happy Hunting, Jonathan...
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