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$30,000 In Bonus Team Endowment Funding Up For Grabs
All teams involved in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) are eligible to earn BONUS funding to their MidwayUSA Foundation team endowment accounts through the SSSF's Vision 20/20 campaign! This years' campaign ends on December 31, 2017 and the top six fundraising teams will receive a total of $30,000 in BONUS team endowment funds. Donate to your favorite team via the SSSF website or downloadable form to help support team needs now and forever! Teams will receive 1/2 of each donation as a cash grant from the SSSF and the other 1/2 of the donation will be matched net 2:1 to the team's endowment account held at the MidwayUSA Foundation! Download our calculator to see how your tax-deductible donation will make a difference then donate online using your favorite team's SSSF team ID to get your team in the race for BONUS team endowment funding! Matching is made possible via the generous donations from Larry and Brenda Potterfield to the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation and the MidwayUSA Foundation. The top 6 fundraising teams as of 12/31/17 will receive the following BONUS team endowment funding:
- $10,000
- $8,000
- $5,000
- $3,000
- $2,500
- $1,500
- Waterford Wolverine Shooting Team (WI) - $20,000
- Union Grove Broncos Shooting Club (WI) - $15,000
- Mason-Dixon Clay Busters (PA) - $10,300
- Two-way tie at $10,000
- B.H.S. Demons Shooting Team (WI)
- Ballard Clay Bombers (IA)
- Tucson Straight Shooters (AZ) - $7,100
MidwayUSA Foundation Adds Over Half a Million To Youth Shooting Team Endowments
Columbia, MO- The year of 2017 continues to be a very positive one for youth shooting sports, specifically for those teams with a MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment. In September, alone, donations to the MidwayUSA Foundation generated $598,500 in matching dollars. The Matching Program matches contributions to youth shooting team endowments, 2:1, and is possible because of the generosity and passion of Larry and Brenda Potterfield. Their donations fund the program. Nearly 200 youth shooting teams benefited from this September matching contribution. “There aren’t a lot of organizations that are able to offer a 2:1 match and we are thrilled to see more and more teams are taking advantage of that,” said Randy Moeller, MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director. “With the giving season right around the corner we are expecting donations to continue to increase in the coming months and we are able to triple those contributions.” Through the MidwayUSA Foundation website (midwayusafoundation.org/donate) donors can choose the team that will benefit from their contribution. Donations are tax deductible and 100% of the donation, as well as the match, benefits that team. The Foundation keeps zero for operating expenses. The 2:1 match will end in 2017. The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is 100% tax deductible and supports the mission to help communities and organizations raise funds to support their youth shooting team. The Foundation supports all shooting disciplines. For more information about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, please visit midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.
Vision 20/20 Campaign Runs Through December
In 2016 the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation launched a campaign entitled, “VISION 20/20” with the goal to grow national
participation in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) to over 20,000 student athletes annually by the year 2020. In partnership with industry partners, civic organizations, member teams and DONORS like you the SSSF will provide the opportunity and funding for more students to join existing shooting teams and create new teams where none exist today. By introducing more student athletes to the world of clay target and action shooting, we will also ensure the protection of the Second Amendment for generations to come! Donors have the choice to support a local Scholastic Clay Target Program / Scholastic Action Shooting Program team and/or the national efforts of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation to start SCTP and SASP teams where none exist today. For a limited time, donations to your favorite team will be matched 4:1 and donations to the SSSF's national efforts will be matched 2:1! All donations are tax deductible. Donations directed to teams support local SCTP and SASP teams in two ways:
participation in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) to over 20,000 student athletes annually by the year 2020. In partnership with industry partners, civic organizations, member teams and DONORS like you the SSSF will provide the opportunity and funding for more students to join existing shooting teams and create new teams where none exist today. By introducing more student athletes to the world of clay target and action shooting, we will also ensure the protection of the Second Amendment for generations to come! Donors have the choice to support a local Scholastic Clay Target Program / Scholastic Action Shooting Program team and/or the national efforts of the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation to start SCTP and SASP teams where none exist today. For a limited time, donations to your favorite team will be matched 4:1 and donations to the SSSF's national efforts will be matched 2:1! All donations are tax deductible. Donations directed to teams support local SCTP and SASP teams in two ways:- Cash grants provided by Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation for the upcoming season.
- Growth of the team's endowment account held at the MidwayUSA Foundation to support the team needs of the future, forever! Generous match funding is available to participating teams as well as a grand prize of $10,000 team endowment funds for the top fundraising team!
State Leaders Gather for 3rd Annual SSSF Advisor Academy
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) hosted its third annual Advisor Academy September 23-24, 2017, in Milwaukee, WI. Fifty-one key leaders from 19 states attended the two-day meeting focused on developing state and local level leadership, sharing best practices, and providing “grass roots” input to the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP). "It was inspiring to see how dedicated SSSF is to youth shooting and I’m proud to be involved in this year’s academy, said Steve McClure, Shooting Sports Coordinator with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. "I left with some great take aways about our SCTP program and look forward to what comes next." “State advisors are the key leaders with our volunteer coaches all across the country,” said Ben Berka, president and executive director of the SSSF. “Advisor Academy is a perennial opportunity for our state and national leaders to gather in order to evaluate our progress and continue setting our course to put more youth into organized and safe shooting sports programs across the country.” In addition to SSSF, SCTP and SASP national staff and state leaders, this year's Advisor Academy featured guest presentations from Friends of the NRA, MidwayUSA Foundation, the National Rifle Association (NRA), Positive Coaching Alliance and Sportsman's Insurance Agency during the general session.
Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Donates Over $800,000 to Benefit SCTP and SASP Teams
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) recently donated $835,887 to Team Endowment Accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation. Teams earned funds by raising money through Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) or Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) sponsored fundraising activities and by placing in SCTP/SASP national and regional events. SSSF also matched national governing body fees paid by SCTP teams through the SSSF's SHOT data-system. This donation has benefited 326 teams participating in the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) across 35 different states. The donations from SSSF to MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Accounts established to benefit SCTP and SASP member-teams are made possible, in part, by grants to the SSSF from the Tulsa Community Foundation Youth Shooting Fund established and funded by the generosity of Larry and Brenda Potterfield. Since 2014 the SSSF has donated nearly $6.5 million to benefit 543 SCTP and SASP team endowment accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation. The SSSF provides SCTP and SASP member-teams the opportunity to earn MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Account funds by participating in SCTP and SASP fundraising activities benefiting local shooting sports communities and through placements in SSSF-sponsored competitions . Please contact the SSSF for more information on how your shooting team can earn team endowment funding for their account at the MidwayUSA Foundation. The Team Endowment Account Program at the MidwayUSA Foundation gives a community the ability to financially support a competitive youth shooting sports program or financially assist in the start-up of a new youth shooting sports program. The team can then request a grant of up to 5% of their endowment account balance once each year, in either December or June, to pay for team expenses. There are no fees associated with a MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Account. About MidwayUSA Foundation The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is 100% tax deductible and supports the mission to help communities and organizations raise funds to support their youth shooting team. For more information about the MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc., please visit www.midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.
MidwayUSA Foundation Grants Nearly $1.4 Million To Youth Shooting Teams
Columbia, MO – The MidwayUSA Foundation has wrapped up their June 2017 Team Endowment Program grant cycle and paid nearly $1.4 million to 492 youth shooting teams. All of the teams that benefit from this payout are part of the Team Endowment Program at the MidwayUSA Foundation and are eligible to draw a grant each year to use for shooting team expenses. 
“Our team grant cycle plays a key role in achieving our mission and we are thrilled more teams continue to take advantage of our program. We are funding almost 100 more youth shooting teams this June than June of 2016 and we have high hopes that growth will continue,” said MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director, Randy Moeller. Teams with a balance in their Team Endowment are eligible to apply for a team grant once per year by completing the MidwayUSA Foundation grant application. Youth shooting teams can receive 5% of their endowment balance to use for team expenses, such as ammunition, travel, entry fees, uniforms, targets, and more. Right now, over 2,500 teams have a balance, totaling over $96 Million. The next deadline to apply for a team grant is December 15. Teams interested in their eligibility can email grants@midwayusafoundation.org. The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is 100% tax deductible and supports the mission to help communities and organizations raise funds to support their youth shooting team. For more information about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, please visit www.midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.
“Our team grant cycle plays a key role in achieving our mission and we are thrilled more teams continue to take advantage of our program. We are funding almost 100 more youth shooting teams this June than June of 2016 and we have high hopes that growth will continue,” said MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director, Randy Moeller. Teams with a balance in their Team Endowment are eligible to apply for a team grant once per year by completing the MidwayUSA Foundation grant application. Youth shooting teams can receive 5% of their endowment balance to use for team expenses, such as ammunition, travel, entry fees, uniforms, targets, and more. Right now, over 2,500 teams have a balance, totaling over $96 Million. The next deadline to apply for a team grant is December 15. Teams interested in their eligibility can email grants@midwayusafoundation.org. The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is 100% tax deductible and supports the mission to help communities and organizations raise funds to support their youth shooting team. For more information about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, please visit www.midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.MidwayUSA Foundation Seeks Program Manager
Columbia, MO - The MidwayUSA Foundation has a unique career opportunity for those interested in helping change the future of youth shooting sports. The national 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to help communities and organizations raise funds to support their high school and college shooting teams and activities is seeking a Program Manager. The Program Manager’s primary responsibility is delivering Team Endowment Program services to their respective region. This position works to maximize the development of the entire program through fostering the growth of individual team endowments. The ideal candidate has fundraising knowledge, experience with a youth shooting sports team, strong communications skills, and a passion for growing and sustaining youth shooting sports. The Program Manager will work out of Columbia, Missouri but travel is required. The full job description and requirements are listed on the MidwayUSA Foundation Careers page. All cover letters and resumes must be submitted electronically and additional questions can be sent to careers@midwayusafoundation.org. The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is 100% tax deductible and supports the mission to help communities and organizations raise funds to support their youth shooting team. For more information about how the
MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, please visit www.midwayusafoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570. Download the PDF Press Release.
2017 Nationals Gun Raffle Winners
The 2017 Scholastic Clay Target Program and Scholastic Action Shooting Program National championships had many winners, both on and off the range! A total of 67 firearms were awarded during nationals and below are some of the highlights. Congratulations to everyone who participated and supported the SCTP and SASP! Browning X-Bolt White Gold Winner – Nichole Baumann, Saukville WI
This raffle supported the Browning scholarship winner, Woodrow Glazer who earned the $6,600 college scholarship. Blaser F16 Winner at Nationals – Bruce McGaha, Clarksville TN
The Blaser F16 raffle supports SCTP scholarship recipients and the SCTP! Kolar Gun Winner – Connie Hobbs, Florida
This raffle supported SCTP teams across the country with the opportunity for teams to earn additional funds to their Team Endowment accounts at the MidwayUSA Foundation. Here are the top teams earning MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Funds via the Kolar raffle: $8,000 - 1st place - BHS Demons, WI (803 tickets sold) $7,000 - 2nd place - Young Guns @ Quail Creek, FL (632 tickets sold) $6,000 - 3rd Place - Hillsdale College, MI (600 tickets sold) $5,000 - 4th Place - Ben Avery Clay Crushers, AZ (440 tickets sold) $4,000 - 5th Place - Central Falcons, WI (420 tickets sold) SASP National Raffle Winners Dan Wesson Pointman Nine - Martin Lowery, OH
Sig Sauer 1911 - Jim Koetting, MO
Mossberg MMR Tactical - Barbara Seevers, MO
Browning 1911 - Cathi Selden, TN
Taurus - PT 111 - Ed Gaines, OH Here are the top teams earning MidwayUSA Foundation Team Endowment Funds via the SASP raffle: $5000 - Three way tie for 1st Place
Team Loco Motion, VA
Ozaukee Scholastic Shooting Sports, WI
Buckeye Bullet Busters, OH $2,000 - 4th Place Arnold Junior Shooters, MO $1000.00 - 5th Place Ross County Steel Ringers, OH
MidwayUSA Foundation Kicks Off Online Recurring Gift Incentive
The MidwayUSA Foundation is excited to kick off a new Online Recurring Gift Incentive. This Online Recurring Gift Incentive will give your team the chance to win $10,000! That. Is. Huge. The incentive will run from May 1 through August 31 and the three shooting teams with the most online recurring gift dollars in that time period will each win $10,000 in endowment funds. Think about it...that means $500 in additional grant funds EVERY YEAR for the life of your team. On top of rewarding top teams with $10,000, MidwayUSA wants to give ALL participating teams a 10 pack of Browning Knife Sets as soon as it has captured the first online recurring gift for your shooting team. These awesome knife sets could help you encourage additional honors to give to your team. Donors must commit to at least $25 per month for one year to qualify. Check the fine print in case you have questions. The short story...- Ask your donors to give a recurring gift of $25 per month for a year through the secure website. It's one transaction and MidwayUSA does the rest.
- 100% of the donation goes to YOUR team and is tax deductible
- Every donation is matched 2:1, every month throughout 2017!
- Win $10,000 if you have the most recurring gift dollars!
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The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to providing shooting-sports education and opportunities to school-age youths around the United States to encourage young athlete personal growth and development.
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