Activities
DNR Youth Deer Hunt, Fall 2008
From Dave, who bought the DNR Youth Deer Hunt for his son, Chase at the 2008 Iowa SCI Banquet Silent Auction table. Dave just returned from a tour in Iraq with the Iowa Air National Guard and was able to attend the class with his son.
"We got there Friday at 6 p.m. and had class till 9 p.m.. Then Saturday class from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. We hunted from 2 p.m. to 5:30, and had more classes 5:30 till 9 p.m.. We could have hunted all day Sunday, but he got his deer Saturday, so we went home. It was a great experience for both of us, we both learned a lot and he was able to shoot a deer on his first deer hunt.
There were 27 mentor/hunter pairs attending, and they brought in 14 deer within the first two hours of hunting. It is a population control, anterless hunt. We must have seen 30 deer walking around in a herd. Really cool !" Dave
2008 General Membership Meeting and Family Fun Day at the High Prairie Farms, August 2008
Perfect weather welcomed Iowa Chapter Safari Club International members to High Prairie Farms, just south of New Virginia, for the annual General Membership Meeting and Family Fun Day. An afternoon of trap shooting and visiting, was followed by a potluck featuring antelope burgers and the membership meeting. Kim Schmett, Iowa 3rd District Congressional candidate, accepted Dave Funk's invitation to visit with members during the afternoon's activities and general membership meeting. Click here to enjoy more photos from the day's events.
2008 Iowa Safari Club International Banquet and Benefit Auction, March 2008
The 16th Annual Iowa Chapter SCI Fundraiser was again a resounding success. The banquet hall was filled to capacity with Iowans dedicated to the preservation of hunting and conservation. Members, guests and new members spent the evening getting to know one another, while sharing stories over dinner and drinks, and generously participating in the silent auction, raffle and live auction. Such gracious support reflects our commitment to the local, national and international efforts of Safari Club International. Click here to enjoy enjoy more photos from the 2008 banquet.
2008 Iowa Chapter at SCI National Board Meeting, Washington DC, May 2008
Dave Funk, President of Iowa SCI (left) and Steve Skold (right) SCI Region 12 Representative shown here in the halls of the US Congress, represented SCI and the Iowa Chapter at the SCI National Board Meeting in Washington DC, May 2008.
Elections of incoming officials for the next year took place.
Dave and Steve also had the change to meet with Iowa's Congressmen, Representative Leonard Boswell and Representative Steve King, and members of Senator Chuck Grassley's staff.
A reception and auction were held for SCI-PAC on Friday night. Steve donated an Iowa 2009 Spring Turkey Hunt. The Sables President Mary Lynn West purchased the hunt.
5th Annual Great Buffalo Giveaway, November 2007 Winner 2008 National SCI Convention Display Raffle
The day before Thanksgiving, the Iowa SCI Board of Directors donated 3,200 meals (close to 1,000 pounds of bison and elk meat) to 3 homeless shelters in the City of Des Moines. Randy Ruth of Frederika, Iowa and owner/operator of Frederika Locker has been with us since the beginning. With his help since Marlene and I traveled to South Dakota on our first buffalo hunt in November 2003, almost 11,000 meals have been provided to those in need. Sincerely, Nels Spevak
2007 Mentored Outdoor Experience Deer Hunt, November 2007
The Mentored Outdoor Experience Deer Hunt was held again at the Springbrook Conservation Education Center November 16-18, 2007. The Iowa Chapter of Safari Club International awarded 4 scholarships for the programs to individuals who applied. One young recipient, Darrin Gordon, harvested a deer the first day and assisted me with the program. He is a very deserving young man who really appreciated the experience. His teacher, Kathy Hodges, was also named Chapter Educator of the Year (2007). To read Darrin's essay, click here. Sincerely, A Jay Winter.
2007 Summer Family Outing, High Prairie Outfitters, New Virginia Iowa, August 2007
Annual General Membership Meeting and Summer Outing was held at High Prairie Outfitters in New Virginia, August 19. Tony Caliguiri opened up his clubhouse again this year, to host our event. The afternoon was passed with socializing and trap shooting, followed by dinner which included meat and beverages supplied by Iowa SCI and great Iowa potluck dishes shared by members. Membership meeting followed. The turnout was great and everyone had a good time.