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NWTF Gains New Energy For Wildlife Partner in Southeastern Indiana
The National Wild Turkey Federation has added a partner to its Energy for Wildlife program that will help improve thousands of acres of wildlife habitat in Indiana.
Southeastern Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC), headquartered in Osgood, Ind., is a member-owned corporation that has supplied electric power to its member-owners since 1939. With more than 3,100 miles of power lines, it is one of the largest electric cooperatives in the state.
Energy for Wildlife is a conservation program created by the NWTF in response to the utility industry’s need for assistance in managing the millions of acres of rights of way and other land that could potentially provide ideal habitat for a number of wildlife species. The program’s 31 corporate members manage approximately 3 million acres of wildlife habitat.
Energy for Wildlife helps America’s conservation efforts by implementing wildlife-friendly vegetation management practices. Energy for Wildlife is a membership-based certification program open to any energy company with rights of way and/or other company property that can be managed for wildlife.
"Utility companies who enroll in Energy for Wildlife are not only helping to meet America's energy needs, but the needs of its wildlife as well," said James Earl Kennamer, Ph.D., NWTF's senior vice president of conservation programs. "Through the program, Southeastern Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation and the NWTF are helping to protect and enhance a diverse array of wildlife habitat nationwide.”
To learn more about the NWTF’s Energy for Wildlife program, visit http://www.nwtf.org/conservation/energy_for_wildlife.html.
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DOGWOOD DRUMMERS HOSTS JAKES HUNT
Jacob Hampton, Morgan Cox, and Chase Banister with their terrificc birds!
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The Dogwood Drummers of Columbus hosted the annual "Kyle Carothers Memorial JAKES Hunt" again this year. Pictured are Jabob Hampton (age 12), Morgan Cox (age 14), and Chase Banister (age 12). Adults who participated are Tom Banister, Tim Cosby, and David Carothers. There were numerous volunteers who helped out during the two day event.
Jacob and Chase took their birds Saturday afternoon, and Morgan scored early Sunday morning. All the birds were three year olds and weighed between 23 and 24 pounds.
Happy Hunting Guys! And congratulations!
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INDIANA STATE CHAPTERS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to all of Indiana's State Chapter Scholarship Recipeints for 2008:
2008 Scholarship Winner for the State and submitted for competition to National:
Olivia Miller, Green County Chapter
Congratulations to other Local Recipients:
Cara Hale, Covered Bridge
Daniel Stevens, Eel River Longbeards
Joseph Muessig, Martin Co. Longbeards
Anthony Feitz, Michiana Chapter
Andrew Suseland, Menominee
Anna Keller, Pokagon Longbeards
Joseph Woznicki, Ohio Valley Longbeards
Jeremiah Catron, Flatrock Strutters
Jeff Fischer, West Central Indiana
Daniel Robinson, Orange Co. Lost-River Chapter
Mitchell Phillips, Madison County
Cole Oliver, Carroll Co. Twwin River Strutters
Carmen Krumanaker, Flint Springs
Zachary Graber, Daviess Co. Longbeards
Renee Lahay, Sullivan Co. Wabash Valley Longbeards
Jon Johnson, Adams Well
Bradley McDaniel, Crawford Co.
Reuven Davis, Subet Own County Longbeards
Ryan Baker, Northeast In Longbeards
Danyel Miller, Crossroads Gobblers Vigo Co.
Erik Godsey, Elkhorn Creek Longbeards
Trace Koble, Cedar Creek Longbeards
Tyler Niedermeyer, Three Rivers
Samantha Gish, River City Gobblers
Kyle Schafer, Patoka River Longbeards
Casey LeMay, Heartland Strutters
Tyler O'Hara, Knox Old Northwest Longbeards
Michael Fuchs, Sothern Hoosier Hills
Taylor McQuinn, Central Prarier Longbeards
Cody Hedges, Feather Creek
Devon Heagy, White Rocks Chapter, Wabash Co.
Eli Hendricks, Turkey Run Chapter Parke Co.
Don't forget, applications are now available online for 2008-2009 Scholarship Program.
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NWTF Indiana Board of Directors Statement of Support
To: George Thornton, Chief Executive Officer, NWTF
NWTF National Board Members
Chapter Leaders and Members of NWTF Indiana
All NWTF Staff
All NWTF State Chapter Presidents
From: NWTF Indiana Board of Directors
July 14, 2008
NWTF Indiana Board of Directors Statement of Support
With the recent events and changes within the NWTF, we, the Indiana Board of Directors, by unanimous vote, issue the following statement of support:
We, the Indiana State Chapter Board, acknowledge and applaud the tremendous job that the former management and staff have done in making the National Wild Turkey Federation one of the most recognized conservation groups in the world. However, we also understand that change is sometimes necessary and beneficial in the continued growth of an organization.
With the goal being to fulfill and sustain the mission of our great organization, the Indiana State Chapter will continue to support the NWTF, its Board of Directors, management and staff as we have done in the past. We will also offer our full support to the new CEO, Mr. George Thornton, and will assist him and his management team in any way that we may as a State Chapter.
Respectfully,
Steven Gage
President
Indiana State Board of Directors
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GET THE NEWS OUT!
How to make your events more succcessful:
The instructors are lined up, the food is planned and everything is ready for this weekend's outreach event.
It feels great to be introducing the outdoors to others, but are you doing everything you can to get the word out? NWTF publications aren't the only avenue for recognizing your chapter for their great work.
In fact, with just a little bit of work and media understanding, you can let your entire community know your chapter's good work.
Here are some hints to make your event shine with media.
Download a pre-event Custom News Release from the NWTF's Web site and fill out the information.
Send the release to your local newspaper or television station at least two weeks before the event. Follow up with a phone call to see if they received it and to invite them to your event. Explain there will be photo and interviewing opportunities at the event.
Have someone prepared to show them around the event. Have a cart or Bad Boy Buggy to help get them and their equipment around easily. Choose a few participants beforehand that would make good interviews. If the media does not show up, download a post-event Custom News Release, fill out the information and send it to the media with a photo from the event. Local media is always looking for area stories to cover, but often don't know about your event. Even if they can't attend, be sure to send them a Custom News Release from the NWTF's Web site. Many papers love local stories they can run easily to fill space in the paper. The easier it is for them, the more likely you'll get some ink.
All forms can be downloaded at www.nwtf.org
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USDA targeted 24 Million Acres for removal from CRP.
The National Wildlife Federation with the Indiana Wildlife Federation as a partner negotiated a settlement for 1.8 Million Acres.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
John R. Goss
Executive Director
Indiana Wildlife Federation
July 24, 2008
Contact:
Tom France: (406) 541-6706, france@nwf.org
Julie Sibbing: (202) 797-6832 or (703) 403-4676, sibbing@nwf.org
Judge issues permanent injunction to stop widespread haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program lands
Court ruling is a victory for wildlife conservation.
SEATTLE, WA (July 24) – A U.S. District judge today issued a permanent injunction against the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) program allowing widespread haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program lands. The injunction allows those who have already applied to the program or who have made farming decisions based on it to move forward, but forbids opening additional Conservation Reserve Program lands.
The Honorable John C. Coughenour ruled for the plaintiffs — the National Wildlife Federation, Indiana Wildlife Federation, South Dakota Wildlife Federation, Washington Wildlife Federation, Nebraska Wildlife Federation, Louisiana Wildlife Federation and Kansas Wildlife Federation – finding that the USDA violated the National Environmental Policy Act by failing to study the environmental impacts of its action before implementing the program. The decision reduces the number of acres open to increased haying grazing from 24 million to less than 2 million.
“USDA tried to turn one of America’s most important conservation programs into a farm subsidy program, putting wildlife at risk throughout the country,” said Tom France, Regional Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation’s Northern Rockies Natural Resource Center and lead counsel on the case. “Today’s ruling sends a clear message to USDA that it must follow the law in reviewing potential harmful impacts to wildlife and habitat before it makes sweeping decisions.”
“Judge Coughenour’s opinion guarantees that conservation remains the top priority and purpose of the Conservation Reserve Program, while taking into account the financial needs of the landowners already invested in opening their lands to increased haying and grazing,” said Julie Sibbing, Senior Program Manager for Agriculture Policy at the National Wildlife Federation. “We hope in the future USDA will follow the law and conduct a proper environmental assessment before it implements new policies regarding Conservation Reserve Program lands.”
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is America’s largest private lands conservation program, covering nearly 35 million acres of land. Farmers enrolled in the program help provide wildlife habitat, protect wetlands, and keep over 450 million tons of topsoil, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizer out of rivers every year. On May 27, the USDA announced plans to allow landowners holding CRP contracts to modify their contracts, without reimbursing taxpayers, allowing haying or grazing on 24 million acres of habitat this year. The National Wildlife Federation and six affiliate organizations filed suit against the USDA on June 30, arguing that the agency failed to look at the environmental impacts of the action as required under the National Environmental Policy Act. On July 8, the court issued a temporary restraining to halt the program.
‘The USDA wanted to sacrifice decades of progress for small, short term gains,” said Ben Deeble, biologist for the National Wildlife Federation. “For wildlife like the greater sage-grouse and Columbian sharp-tailed grouse that are struggling in many places, we have an obligation to avoid any action that might push them closer to extinction. For other species like several types of ducks that are produced in abundance on CRP habitats, we should maintain this bounty.”
The judge ordered the following as part of the injunction:
> In recognition of the good faith of those who acted in reliance on USDA’s authority to issue contract modifications related to the critical feed use program, all those who had applied for contract modifications prior to the judge’s issuance of a temporary restraining order on July 8th, (1.78 million acres) may proceed to hay and graze these lands.
> No additional applications for the critical feed use program may be accepted by the Farm Service Agency unless the applicant can make a showing of having invested at least $4,500 in anticipation of participating in the program. For these additional applicants, all haying shall be completed prior to September 15 and all haying shall be completed by October 15, 2008.
> Those who participate in the critical feed use program cannot hay or graze lands enrolled in CRP again except pursuant to a managed haying or grazing contract modification that is consistent with previously established standards for CRP haying and grazing.
The injunction will not affect the carefully balanced, "managed haying and grazing" or "emergency haying and grazing" already allowed on CRP lands, which is not opposed by the National Wildlife Federation.
National Wildlife Federation is America's conservation organization inspiring Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future.
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RESULTS OF INDIANA STATE CHAPTER SANCTIONED CALLING CONTEST HELD MARCH 29
The Indiana State Chapter sponsored a sanctioned calling contest at Bass Pro Shops, Clarksville. The top three places in each division are as follows:
JAKES DIVISION:
1st - Connor Johnson of North Middletown, KY
2nd - DanielRaikes of Bradsfordsville, KY
3rd - Patrick Shehan of Edinburg, IN
WOMEN'S DIVISION:
1st: Sarah Phillips of Scipio, IN
2nd: Mary Ellen Steward of Seymour, IN
3rd: Ashley Malone of Greenville, KY
OPEN DIVISION:
1st: Shane Hendershot of Zanesville, OH
2nd: Brent Leach of Deputy, IN
3rd: Kindell Keeton of Wilmington, OH
STATE (INDIANA RESIDENTS ONLY)
1st: Brent Leach of Deputy, IN
2nd: Jason Stallo of Stafford, IN
3rd: Joe Chambers of Jasper, IN
GOBBLING:
1st: Carl Drake of Westfield, IN
2nd: Josh Allman of Seymour, IN
3rd: Calvin Coomer of Fredericksburg, IN
OWL:
1st: Kindell Keeton of Wilmington, OH
2nd: Scott Holcomb of Allen, KY
3rd: Carl Drake of Westfield, IN
The State Chapter would like to thank Neal Kirby, who emceed the event. A special thanks to Bass Pro Shops, Clarksville for the use of the facility and their donations towards this calling contest. Trophies were given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in all divisions, which were donated by Bass Pro Shops Clarksville. They also provided gift cards for various division winners. The OPEN and STATE were given cash payouts based on the entry fees collected.
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INDIANA GOVENOR SIGNS LAW ESTABLISHING APPRENTICE HUNTING LICENSE
March 1 2008
INDIANAPOLIS – The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance applauds Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels for signing into law a Families Afield bill establishing an apprentice hunting license, helping to ensure the future of our nation’s hunting heritage.
This legislation, House Bill 1046, allows a resident or nonresident newcomer to hunt for three years prior to the completion of a hunter education course, if they are accompanied by a licensed adult hunter.
“The passage of this apprentice license bill in Indiana shows a strong commitment to the future of the nation’s next generation of hunters,” said Bud Pidgeon, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) president. “Newcomers to hunting will be able to safely experience and learn our outdoor heritage thanks to the Families Afield initiative.”
The Families Afield campaign was established by the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, National Shooting Sports Foundation and National Wild Turkey Federation in 2004 to urge states to eliminate unnecessary hunting age restrictions and ease hunter education mandates for first-time hunters.
“Parents know, far better than anyone else, when their sons and daughters are ready to begin hunting,” said Chris Dolnack, senior vice president of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). “This bill empowers families to share and pass on their hunting heritage.”
Together, with the support of the National Rifle Association and state and local sportsmen’s organization, the partnership has worked to ensure support for these measures. With the addition of Indiana, a total of 23 states have now enacted Families Afield style bills since the program was launched in 2004.
“We would like to thank all of the Familes Afield partners and the Indiana sporting groups involved in supporting this bill. This was truly a team effort,” said Glen Salmon, Fish and Wildlife Director of the Indiana Department Natural Resources. “We also thank Governor Daniels and the state legislators for signing the bill and for recognizing the importance of this issue.”
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Indiana Encourages Youth Hunting
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.— The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and its partners are applauding the passage of House Bill 1046 in the Indiana legislature. By signing the bill into law, Governor Mitch Daniels creates more opportunity for youth hunters, and helps ensure that Indiana's outdoor traditions continue to thrive.
The new law establishes a three-year apprentice hunting license that allows both resident and non-resident newcomers to take to the field with a licensed adult hunting mentor prior to completing a hunter education course. HB 1046's enactment marks another victory for the Families Afield initiative, a program that helps remove legal barriers for youth hunting.
The NWTF has led the charge in protecting our outdoor traditions, along with its partners, the National Shooting Sports Foundation and the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance. The National Rifle Association and numerous state and local sportsmen's associations also support the program.
Indiana NWTF representatives are excited about the possibilities that the new law brings to the Hoosier State.
"What a great day this is for Indiana and its sportsmen," said Steven Gage, NWTF Indiana state chapter president. "While hunting is already an extremely safe sport, mentored youth hunters are among the safest in the field. This law gives more people the chance to get outside, start hunting and start creating memories that will last a lifetime."
Grant Schimmele, NWTF regional director for northern Indiana, was also optimistic about Indiana's conservation future.
"This law allows mentors to help others experience the excitement and traditions of hunting," Schimmele said. "Not only will this benefit all outdoor enthusiasts via hunting license sales, but it also encourages a new generation of conservationists, who are the future of Indiana's wildlife."
To date, 23 states have passed legislation similar to Indiana's. Data from six of those states show that apprentice hunting programs introduced more than 35,000 young people to America's outdoor tradition of hunting.
"The NWTF's grassroots network of volunteers in Indiana should be commended for their work in the passage of this legislation," said Rob Keck, NWTF CEO. "Their dedication to creating opportunities for new hunters has paid off."
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INDIANA - Hunt, Conserve, Share!
Courtesy of the National Wild Turkey Federation
The NWTF is celebrating Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels signing of House Bill 1046 into law.
The enactment of HB 1046 marks another victory for the Families Afield initiative. The program aims to reduce barriers to youth hunting.
The new law creates a three-year apprentice hunting license to allow both resident and non-resident newcomers to take to the field with a licensed adult hunter prior to the completion of a hunter safety course.
To date, 23 states have passed legislation similar to Indiana¢s. As a result, more than 35,000 young people have been introduced to America's hunting heritage.
NWTF CEO Rob Keck commended the NWTF's volunteers and partners for their vigilance in getting the bill passed.
To view entire article, visit http://www.nwtf.org/nwtf_newsroom/press_releases.php?id=12491
For more information about the NWTF, contact Brian Dowler at (803) 637-3106 or bdowler@nwtf.net.
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INDIANA STATE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER CHOSEN
The Indiana State Board Scholarship Committee met in February at Bedford to review and select the 2008 Indiana State Scholarship Winner. We are proud to announce this year's scholarship winner: Ms. Olivia Lorraine Miller from Linton, IN, of the Greene County Longbeards NWTF Chapter. She will be awarded the State Scholarship of $1000.00 and become a candidate for the National NWTF Scholarship, where she will compete with many other fine students from across the nation.
We would like to congratulate all of our "winners". There were approximately 30 candidates to review and choose from. There were so many inspiring, dedicated conservationists, that the decisions made were not easy to do. Please continue to let your youth and schools know about the wonderful opportunities available through the local chapters, state and national on the Scholarship Program.
A listing of the names of Local Chapter Winners will be posted in the next couples of weeks! Check back!
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SOUTHERN HOOSIER HILLS WILD TURKEY CHAPTER'S 2007 TURKEY HUNTERS CARE PROGRAM
SOUTHERN HOOSIER HILLS CHAPTER MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN TURKEY HUNTERS CARE PROGRAM
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On December 15, 2007, the weather was only suited for waterfowl. It was raining, spitting snow with the temperature around 34 degrees. At about 7:00am the members of the Southern Hoosier Hills Wild Turkey Chapter assembled in front of a local Kroger store to pick up 176 frozen domestic turkeys. These turkeys would be distributed personally to 151 needy, poor families and 25 senior citizen families in the New Albany Housing Authority (NAHA) in New Albany, Indiana.
After delivering the turkeys to the Main Office of the NAHA, the members gathered around the coffee pots and the hot chocolate table to drink some hot beverages and eat some breakfast rolls. Each knew his/her Gore- Tex and Thinsulate clothing and camouflage, insulated boots were going to get a supreme test this day.
The demographics of the 2,210 residents in the NAHA are a single female heads 88% of the families with 2.3 children per participating family. A total of 404 children would directly benefit from this year's Turkey Hunters Care Program. The average income of these families is $7,857.11. A grand total of 528 people would benefit from the 176 turkeys. The families in the NAHA made application to the Salvation Army to determined which families
met the criteria for a needy, poor family. A total of 176 families qualified as being needy and poor. A list of these families with addresses who were eligible to receive turkeys was sent to our Chapter. The Salvation Army was an important partner in this project as it made sure these were
truly needy, poor families, and that other outside community agencies were not giving these identified families additional meat products e.g., hams, chickens, and other turkeys. Consequently, the Turkey Hunters Care turkeys would be the only major meat source given to the 176 families during the holiday season.
The second major partner in this project was The Kroger Company in Cincinnati, Ohio who made it possible to purchase our 176 turkeys at a reduced price per pound. By having additional money left in our budget, we were able to purchase 176 aluminum cooking pans and 176 cooking bags, which were given to each recipient who received a turkey.
A third major partner in this project was the Caesars Foundation of Floyd County who funded a grant proposal written by the Chapter to pay for all the expenses incurred in this project except for the 176 aluminum pans and cooking bags. There were several hundred-grant proposals submitted to the Caesars Foundation for funding, and our proposal was one of about 25, which were funded for 2007. We feel very fortunate to have such a fine community service organization as the Caesars Foundation in Floyd County supporting the Turkey Hunters Care Program.
Another important component of this year's Turkey Hunters Care Program was to offer a class on "How to Bake a Turkey" to the residents in the NAHA. A Chapter member, Ms. Rayetta Graff, taught this course She did a superb job in this course that got high marks from those residents who attended it.
After getting warm and receiving some warm refreshments, the Chapter members were put into teams and given their individuals lists of needy, poor families who were to receive a turkey. It took about three hours to deliver the turkeys to the families in the NAHA. All teams members brought back positive feedback that they received from the residents who received a turkey.
This was such a great experience for not only the residents of the NAHA but for the Chapter members. It really brought home the true meaning of Christmas and that is to provide for the less fortunate, and giving is better than receiving. We had excellent media coverage, which highlighted the Turkey Hunters Care Program, and gave a great awareness to the general public that hunters, especially turkey hunters, do care!
Plans are underway for the Southern Hoosier Hills Wild Turkey Chapter to participate in the Turkey Hunters Care Program in 2008. Hopefully, the weather will be better!!
Story written and submitted by Dr. John Moody, Member of Southern Hoosier Hills Wild Turkey Chapter
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DELANEY CREEK LONGBEARDS PARTICIPATES IN TURKEY HUNTERS CARE PROGRAM
DELANEY CREEK LONGBEARDS TURKEY HUNTERS CARE PROGRAM
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Delaney Creek Longbeards ( Washington County Chapter), delivered 48 domestic turkeys to needy families for the Christmas holidays.
This Chapter recently re-organized and is very proud to be able to participate in such a worthwhile and humane project.
Pat Hendrixson invites you to their monthly meetings: Delaney Creek Longbeards Chapter at 7:00 p.m., 1st Monday of each month, at Southern Hills Church (South of Salem on St. Rd. 135). Salem, Indiana
Submitted by Pat Hendrixson, Chapter President
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GOOD NEWS ON GREAT LAKES COMPACT AND APPRENTICE HUNTING
January 28, 2008
THANKS TO ALL WHO CONTACTED LEGISLATORS IN JANUARY. IT IS PAYING OFF!
Legislators have acted swiftly to pass the Great Lakes Compact bills with the Senate adopting SB45 unanimously and the House also passing HB 1060 by a vote of 80-8 on January. Senator Beverly Gard and Representative Scott Pelath have provided inspired leadership to move the compact bills so early in the session. Both lead sponsors have given lots of credit to the work over the summer and the unprecedented strong support of both conservation groups and business groups to adopt the Compact.
The House "NO" votes were generally objecting to joining a compact and not to the fact that this is a Great Lakes protection bill. Now one of the bills must pass in the second house and then go the Governor.
The Apprentice Hunting Bill HB 1046 was adopted on January 24 with an 80-1 vote and is heading for the Senate. Senate sponsors are Sen. Jackman, Senator Lewis and Senator Walker.
Please take the time to thank all legislators for their support of the Compact and to contact our Senators and ask them to vote YES on Apprentice Hunting House Bill 1046. Visit your legislator and contact them via
email by visiting the following site:
http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/legislator/search/
Other Bills to Watch
House Bill 1120 the Phosphate ban on dish detergent passed out of the House after a surprise development. The detergent industry has decided to actually support the switch to non phosphate dish detergent due to the number of states considering legislation. The industry lobbyist from D. C. asked for two years to get the new products to market. The effective date moved to July, 2010, and the bill moved out of committee and is eligible for House action this week.
Also, HB 1090 is a climate registry bill to require that IDEM and the State of Indiana participate in the measurement and reporting of greenhouse gases was adopted by the House Environmental Committee. This bill continues to be opposed by the electric utilities and the State Chamber of Commerce.
The Renewable Energy Standard bill died in the House committee last week with ongoing objections from the electric power industry. This bill would have set a requirement for at least 10% of Indiana electricity to be generated by wind, biomass, solar and other renewable sources by 2015.
Senate Bill 88 extends the life of the Lakes Management Work Group and it has been adopted by the Senate. Other recommendations from the Lakes Management Work Group that have already passed the Senate with strong leadership from Senator Meeks include: SB 39 adding "wildlife" to the definitions in public freshwater lakes and SB 40 amending shoreline permits.
The Canned Hunting bill died in the House Natural Resources Committee.
For more information contact:
John Goss, goss@indianawildlife.org or
317 875-9453
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INDIANA STATE BOARD COMMITTEE CONTACTS FOR 2009
Below are the Indiana State Chapter Standing Committees for 2009. You may contact any committee member for areas you are interested in or need any information on.(Revised October 2008)
SCHOLARSHIP (DEADLINES FOR 2008-2009) Local Jan.1, State Feb 1, Nat’l Mar 1)
Kevin Lawrence, Chair;
kevinl284@aol.com
818 S. 10th St., W. Terre Haute, IN 47885
812-533-2289
Bill Rollins; rollinswd@comcast.net,,
949 Seminary St, Bloomfield, IN 47424
812-384-9254
Earl Griswold; griznwtf@insightbb.com,
1019E. Taftown Rd, Princeton, IN 47670
812-385-2939
Bill Holloway; fhst10@aol.com,
P. O. Box 5243,Terre Haute, IN 47805
812-239-6405
Tina Tucker; lowlom@aol.com,
3613 Gray Fox Drive, New Albany, IN 47150
812-948-0156
Jim Tucker; longbeard105@aol.com,
3613 Gray Fox Drive, New Albany, IN 47150
812-948-0156
Steve Nevius; snevius@onlyinternet.net,
502 W. Markle Road Huntington, IN 46750
260-356-9341
Jim Warren; jimandmjw@aol.com,
1032 Thompson St., Charlestown, IN 47111
812-256-6881
Kevin Anderson; kevin.anderson2@comcast.net,
821 Stewert Rd., Anderson, IN 46012
765-643-8443
MARKETING (Assists Calling Contest and Outreach Committees)
Tina Tucker, Chair
lowlom@aol.com
3613 Gray Fox Drive New Albany, IN 47150
812-948-0156
Kevin Lawrence; kevinl284@aol.com
818 S. 10th St., W. Terre Haute, IN 47885
812-533-2289
Earl Griswold; griznwtf@insightbb.com
1019E. Taftown Rd. Princeton, IN 47670
812-385-2939
Eric Hutchison; eric@foodplotsandseed.com
3313 Loral Dr., Anderson, IN 46013
765-635-9741
NOMINATING
Bob Harris, Chair
Bobharris64@hotmail.com
1427 N. 700 E Fremont, IN 46737
260-495-1821
Steve Gage; sgage@sturgisbank.com
0775W 600N Howe, IN 46746
260-562-1003
Eric Hutchison; eric@foodplotsandseed.com
3313 Loral Dr., Anderson, IN 46013
765-635-9741
SUPERFUND
Steve Nevius, Chair
snevius@onlyinternet.net
502 W. Markle Rd. Huntington, IN 46750
260-356-9341
Kevin Lawrence; kevinl284@aol.com
818 S. 10th St., W. Terre Haute, IN 47885
812-533-2289
Bud Dennemann; bldennemann@insightbb.com
3991 S. Heritage, New Palestine, IN 46163
317-861-0614
Earl Griswold; griznwtf@insightbb.com
1019E. Taftown Rd. Princeton, IN 47670
812-385-2939
Bill Rollins; rollinswd@comcast.net,
949 Seminary St, Bloomfield, IN 47424
812-384-9254
Steve Gage; sgage@sturgisbank.com
0775W 600N, Howe, IN 46746
260-562-1003
Bob Harris; Bobharris64@hotmail.com
1427 N. 700 E, Fremont, IN 46737
260-495-1821
CHAPTER VISITATION – OUTREACH (Plus Marketing Committee)
Reece Booher, Chair
14horses@sbcglobal.net
R1 Box 302, Linton, IN 47441
812-384-5475
Earl Griswold; griznwtf@insightbb.com
1019E. Taftown Rd., Princeton, IN 47670
812-385-2939
Jim Tucker; longbeard105@aol.com
3616 Gray Fox Drive New Albany, IN 47150
812-948-0156
Rich Rennick; wallacelawrlr@hotmail.com,
P. O. Box 129, Covington, IN 47932
765-585-2887
Bill Rollins; rollinswd@comcast.net,
949 Seminary St, Bloomfield, IN 47424
812-384-9254
RAFFLE
All State Board Members when needed
NWTF & STATE SPONSORED AWARDS
Bill Holloway, Chair
fhst10@aol.com
P. O. Box 5243, Terre Haute, IN 47805
812-239-6405
Reece Booher; 14horses@sbcglobal.net
R1 Box 302, Linton, IN 47441
812-384-5475
Steve Gage; sgage@sturgisbank.com
0775W 600N, Howe, IN 46746
260-562-1003
Kevin Lawrence; kevinl284@aol.com
818 S. 10th St., W. Terre Haute, IN 47885
812-533-2289
Tina Tucker; lowlom@aol.com
3613 Gray Fox Drive New Albany, IN 47150
812-948-0156
BANQUET
RD’s stated will request help as needed All State Board Members when needed.
STATE CALLING CONTEST (Plus Marketing Committee)
Jim Tucker, Chair;
longbeard105@aol.com
3613 Gray Fox Drive , New Albany, IN 47150
812-948-0156
Brad Shaffer; tshaff6789@tds.net
403 N. Main, Waldron, IN 46182
765-525-9082
Jim Warren; jimandmjw@aol.com
1032 Thompson St., Charlestown, IN 47111
812-256-6881
JAKES STATE CHAPTER
Earl Griswold, Chair
griznwtf@insightbb.com
1019E. Taftown Rd. Princeton, IN 47670
812-385-2939
Mary Beth Griswold; griznwtf@insightbb.com
1019E. Taftown Rd., Princeton, IN 47670
812-385-2939
Jim Tucker; longbeard105@aol.com
3613 Gray Fox Drive , New Albany, IN 47150
812-948-0156
Tina Tucker; lowlom@aol.com
3613 Gray Fox Drive New Albany, IN 47150
812-948-0156
Reece Booher; 14horses@sbcglobal.net
R1 Box 302, Linton, IN 47441
812-384-5475
Bob Harris; Bobharris64@hotmail.com
1427 N. 700 E, Fremont, IN 46737
260-495-1821
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INDIANA TURKEY HUNTERS DO CARE!!!!!
The NWTF's Turkey Hunters Care program generated 555 frozen domestic turkeys to needy families right here in Indiana during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays this year. What an awesome response to the call of making a difference. Congratulations and thank you to all who participated. Your efforts helped to provide a traditional holiday meal to families that may not have otherwise had one. This NWTF program is a wonderful example of the true spirit of volunteerism. Chapters all across the nation came to together and while asking for nothing in return, provided over 15,300 turkeys to families in need.
The Indiana results by chapter are listed below in no particular order. If your chapter did participate in the program but is not listed, please contact Neal Kirby at snkirby@insightbb.com, and we will work together to correct any reporting errors.
Many thanks to those that helped to make this program a success in 2007.
Delaney Creek Longbeards Chapter IN - 48
Godfrey Gobblers Chapter IN - 25
Greene County Longbeards Chapter IN - 40
Michiana Chapter IN - 100
Northeast Indiana Longbeards Chapter IN - 21
Patoka River Longbeards Chapter IN - 40
Pokagon Longbeards Chapter IN - 9
Southern Hoosier Hills Chapter IN - 176
Twin River Strutters Chapter IN - 14
WITO of Southern Indiana Chapter IN - 82
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WOMEN IN THE OUTDOORS OF SOUTHERN INDIANA PARTICPATES IN TURKEY HUNTER CARE PROGRAM
On November 17, 2007, the Women In The Outdoors of Southern Indiana distributed 82 turkeys to local churches in southern Indiana. The turkeys were donated to the Women In The Outdoors of Southern Indiana by Bass Pro Shops, Clarksville, Indiana. Promotions Manager, Amanda Trester coordinated the donation through the Women In The Outdoors Event Coordinator. Store Manager, Mike Benningfield presented WITO of Southern Indiana Event Coordinator, Tina Tucker, the turkeys, as partnership with the NWTF Turkey Hunters Care Program. This is the second year Bass Pro Shops of Clarksville, has donated to this worthwhile program. Tina (who serves as the Indiana State Board Chapter Secretary), and husband, Jim (who serves as Indiana State Board Chapter Vice President), delivered turkeys to Jacobs Chapel United Methodist Church in New Albany, IN. Through efforts of the church and NWTF volunteers, turkeys were distributed to needy families in the community. Part of the turkeys were taken to Christ's Church Kitchen and Food Pantry in New Albany, where homeless families and those less unfortunate are provided hot meals on a daily basis, as well as assistance in getting families help. The Women In The Outdoors of Southern Indiana of the NWTF graciously thanks Bass Pro Shops of Clarksville, Indiana for their contribution, and caring attitude for the community by participating in this worthwhile program. The local churches and families that were helped by this contribution were very appreciative, and professed their gratitude to the local NWTF group for this worthwhile program.
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INDIANA STATE CHAPTER BOARD AND IT'S WEBSITE
Do you sometimes wonder what the State Board is all about? The Indiana Chapter State Board is here to help you! We are here to keep you informed of changes, events, news, fun and what is happening in the world of the NWTF nationally and locally.
The State Chapter Website is for you, the members, our big family. It is a place for you to brag, to have your picture, to share a community interest, some event that has perhaps changed your life.
Remember, this is for you! Has your Chapter done something good? If you have a JAKES Event, WITO Event, Wheelin' Event, Hunting Heritage Banquet, any of these items, just contact Tina Tucker at lowlom@aol.com or call 812-948-0156. In order for pictures to be posted, they must be submitted in .jpg format. You can email them, with a brief description or small story and we will gladly post it on this site.
A little bit about the Indiana State Board: We meet 4 times a year. We have an Annual Banquet each year in January. Current Officers are: President - Steve Gage; Vice-President - Jim Tucker; Secretary - Tina Tucker; and Treasurer - Kevin Lawrence. There are three regions, and each region has six seats on the Board. Our three Regional Directors are: North - Grant Schimmele, Central - Travis Goodwin, and South - Neal Kirby. The Regional Biologist is Randy Showalter. All of these people can be contacted through the links on the Website.
CHANGE IS COMING!
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