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The NWTF has developed a new program designed to assist state
chapters is directing a portion of their state Wild Turkey
Super Fund money back to the local chapter system and into the
community. It is called the 5-Star Chapter Program. In
addition to state chapter's continuing support for federal and
state wildlife agencies initiatives, the program focuses on
seven areas. The
seven
criteria for state chapters to attain Five Star Chapter
designation are as follows:
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Secure the future of hunting
by making a commitment to the Hunting Heritage Fund.
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Secure the future of hunting
by making a commitment to the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance.
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Support a wholesome family
activity by sponsoring the state/provincial 4-H Shooting
Program (minimum of $1,000)
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Share the excitement of the
outdoors by supporting local chapter Women in the Outdoors®
events, Wheelin' Sportsmen events or National
Archery in the Schools Program. (minimum of $100 per event).
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Make a commitment to the
future of our children through the JAKES Program by:
*Involving young people in outdoor learning by funding local
chapter
JAKES events (minimum of $100 per event)
*Bring the outdoors into the classroom by providing a minimum of
one
JAKES Education Box for each local chapter to distribute to
area schools.
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Invest in America's youth by
making a commitment to a high school scholarship program.
*Provid funding to each local chapter scholarship (minimum $250)
*Offer a $1,000 state/provincial academic scholarship.
*Select a state/provincial winner to be considered for the $10,000
national scholarship.
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Provide continued financial
support to the state, provincial and federal wildlife
agencies for projects that benefit the wild turkey.
Michigan IS enrolled as a
5-Star Member with National. We Believe this program will be
beneficial to us and the recipients. The future of our
heritage lies in the hand of future generations. Educating
such individuals and FAMILY involvement WILL strengthen what
our fore-fathers set out for us.
The six criteria for local chapters to attain
Five Star Chapter designation are as follows:
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Make a local chapter
contribution of $100 or more to The Hunting Heritage Fund,
The US Sportsmen's Alliance or The National Shooting Sports
Foundation.
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Host a Women In The Outdoors®
event, JAKES® event, Xtreme JAKES event OR Wheelin'
Sportsmen event.
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Deliver a NWTF educational
box to a local school.
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Present a local scholarship
to a graduating senior who supports our country's hunting
heritage and exhibits a good conservation ethic.
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Chapter volunteers agree to
participate in one of the following: 4-H Shooting Program,
local FFA program, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or other
community based youth outreach programs.
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Provide continued support to
state and federal wildlife agencies for projects that
benefit the wild turkey.
Seven Michigan Chapters have met all
five criteria in 2007.
Congratulations to:
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Bays DeNoc Gobblers Chapter
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Grand Valley Chapter
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Ogemaw Hills Gobblers Chapter
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St. Joe Valley Chapter
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Thornapple Valley Chapter
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Turkeyville Toms Chapter
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U.P. Snow Gobblers Chapter
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