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April 26, 2014
New York State 4-H Shooting Sports
Annual Banquet & Auction Fundraiser!
Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center
The 15th Annual New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Banquet & Auction will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Fort William Henry Resort, Lake George, NY. Please join us lakeside at historic Towers Hall for our largest fundraising event of the year! All proceeds from this event directly benefit and support the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Program. For more information on this important upcoming event please contact NYS 4-H Shooting Sports at 518-885-8995.
New York State 4-H Shooting Sports welcomes Auctioneer Jim Carter, of Acorn Appraisal & Consulting Service, as our 2014 Event Auctioneer. Auction services will once again be provided courtesy of long-time friends and supporters of NYS4-HSS, John & Bev Stanisklowsky, Talk of the Town Auction House, Ballston Spa, NY where Jim Carter also presently serves as Auctioneer.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR 2014 AUCTION EVENT PREVIEW PAGES!
Custom Wooden Hat, by Studio in the Pines
Winning Bidder will receive a certificate for an expertly crafted Custom Wooden Hat
made especially for its recipient, by Studio in the Pines.
New York State 4-H Shooting Sports
Artist of the Year
Studio in the Pines
Charlie & Lynn Escher
We are proud to name Studio in the Pines renowned woodworkers, Lynn & Charlie Escher, as the 2014 New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Artists of the Year.
Several fine wood items created by Studio in the Pines will be featured in the New York State 4-H Shooting Sports Banquet & Auction at Fort William Henry, Lake George, on Saturday, April 26, 2014.
4-H Shooting Sports is the Fastest Growing
4-H/Youth Development Program in New York State!
The 4-H Shooting Sports Program is the fastest growing 4-H/Youth Development Program in New York State. During each of the last two years, the 4-H Shooting Sports Program has grown by twenty percent. In 2013, New York State 4-H Shooting Sports reached over 30,000 youth statewide. The most recent statistical reports from participating New York counties, as tabulated for the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee statistical which ended on September 30, 2013, reported 29,644 youth participants taught a total of 40,378 hours by 250 Certified Volunteer Instructors. The most recent statistical reports from participating New York counties, as tabulated for the National 4-H Shooting Sports Committee statistical which ended on September 30, 2013, reported 29,644 youth participants taught a total of 40,378 hours by 250 Certified Volunteer Instructors. By years end, our youth participant numbers rose to over 30,000!
As we move forward in 2014, our team of dedicated 4-H Staff and Volunteers from across New York State are prepared to raise more funds. These vital funds will provide the necessary resources to enhance and expand our youth programming efforts as we build upon our exceptional Instructor base through more workshops and advanced training opportunities.
Read past NYS 4-H Shooting Sports Spotlight On articles.
Updated April 21, 2014 |
