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The Central Ohio Chapter SCI is more than just a hunting club. We are very proud of our commitment to serve our local, state, national and world community in the areas of education,

conservation and preservation, humanitarian aid and community service. 

In this page we highlight some of our recent accomplishments.


Central Ohio Chapter Donates to Evidence Freezer

Tim McKelvey and I had the pleasure of attending the Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers’ graduation ceremony on June 29th.  Thirteen people made it through the academy out of over 400 applicants; a testament to these individuals’ dedication and commitment.  Following the ceremony, the Central Ohio Chapter of SCI was recognized for their involvement in making the new evidence freezer a reality for the Ohio Division of Wildlife

Pictured in the photo from left to right are:  David Graham – Chief, OH Division of Wildlife; Tim McKelvey – Secretary, SCI Central OH Chapter; Mike Wehinger – Treasurer, SCI Central OH Chapter; Ken Fitz – Supervisor, OH Division of Wildlife; Sean Logan – Director, OH Department of Natural Resources; Dan Huss – District 1 Manager, OH Division of Wildlife. 

Thank you again to the OH Division of Wildlife for inviting us to attend the graduation and thank you to all of our members of the SCI Central Ohio Chapter for your support in making these types of donations possible.

               Mike Wehinger
               Treasurer


Central Ohio Chapter Sponsors Two Youth Hunters...
Texas Apprentice Hunter Program -- Indianhead Ranch
 

JOEY CLEGG writes...The trip to Indianhead Ranch in Del Rio, Texas, was a lot of fun. It was also a great learning experience. We did a lot of shooting, and we also learned many things which included how to use a GPS, and how to age and score a deer. The highlight of my trip was harvesting this black buck doe.  I also learned about the many different kinds of animals they had there. We would go on trips around the ranch looking at the different animals there, which was cool because I had never seen these species of animals before. We also went on a campout in the back of the ranch, which was also a lot of fun. There was a spring you could swim in, and also a cavern with Indian writing in it. They had Native American researchers come and explain what the Indians were writing about and how they make the paint they used. They also showed us how to use an adladl, which is a wood piece you use to throw a spear.  This trip was a really fun experience. Even though I was having fun, I was also learning a bunch of things, too.  Thank you Central Ohio Chapter—SCI !
                                   
Joey Clegg
                  Joey with his Black Buck Doe


ERIC DELPRA
writes...My name is Eric. I recently took a trip to Indianhead Ranch for a week in June.    Indianhead Ranch was a trip of a lifetime. The long plane rides were dreadful, but the experience was worth it. The bungalows were very nice as were the staff.

The views, scenery, and experiences were amazing. Every day was filled with fun activities and not a single day was boring.  Learning new things at the ranch was fun. I learned how to load, shoot and clean a gun. Of course, we had to take a hunting course class and test at the end of the week, but it was worth it.  We went out on an early  morning hunt for Fallow deer. Within the first couple of hours I had my deer and was ready for breakfast.  Indianhead staff took care of my deer and shipped it back home with me on the plane.

The adventure and learning experience with all the staff and other kids that was there was unforgettable. I would really like to thank Central Ohio Chapter-SCI  for giving me the opportunity and experience of a lifetime.

                                        Eric Delpra                                                             Eric's Chocolate Fallow Deer    


Awards Presented at the November 15, 2006 General Membership Meeting:


Chapter President Mark Wehinger and the Central Ohio Chapter Board members presented the Ohio  Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife a Check for $4,000 for a much needed new Evidence Freezer.  Receiving the Check for the Division of Wildlife were keynote speakers Mr. Steve Gray & Ken Fitz.
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Central Oho Chapter once again donated to the Central Crossing NJROTC Rifle Team this year.  They have won several National Air Rifle Championships, and were given their awards at the General Membership meeting by coach, Navy Captain Peter MacKay to show their appreciation to our chapter for being their sponsor.  The awards were for recently winning at the Montgomery Bell Shooting Tournament in Nashville, Tenn.  Central Crossing took first place, and set a new national team high score.

                CONGRATULATIONS to the Entire Team!


Safari Care Bag Donated by Central Ohio Chapter Members
to the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Otjiwarongo, Namibia, Africa
 

   

 

Teachers Carla Siegel & Alison Baylis Deliver Medical Supplies to Namibia.  Dr. Laurie Marker ,executive director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Otjiwarongo, Namibia, Africa & staff accept the SCI Blue Bag with much needed medical supplies. Carla and Alison also received awards at the November 15, 2006 General Membership Meeting.
 


 
 
 

DONATION REPORT
by CDR, US Navy (Ret) John Robert

 


To:  Central Ohio Chapter, Safari Club International

Once again your generous support enabled CENTRAL CROSSING NJROTC RIFLE TEAM to achieve goals that, without your help,  would be beyond our reach.  State Champions, (NRA & USA Shooting), 1st place MBA Classic Nashville, TN., 3rd place Navy Eastern Regional's Fort Benning, Ga. 

We will return in July to Bowling Green, Ky. to defend our Bronze medal (last year)  at the National Junior Olympic Air Rifle Championship.  You (Central Ohio Chapter –SCI ) helped make it happen!   
                                                                              Thanks again,
                                                                              John Robert , CDR, US Navy (Ret)


 
 
 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS SUMMARY

 

HUMANITARIAN DONATIONS:

  • Sportsman Against Hunger - Donated over 10,000 pounds of venison to the homeless in Central Ohio

  • Salvation Army $500 Annually

  • Gabon Medical Supplies & Training $6,500

  • Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescue

 
  EDUCATION DONATIONS:
  • SCI Foundation Youth Drive $1000
  • American Wilderness Leadership School
    - Donations $5,500
    - Sponsored 25 Teachers - Cost $38 K
  • Hunter Apprentice - Sponsored 16 Students - Cost $25 K
  • National Archery in Schools $2,300
 
 

CONSERVATION DONATIONS:

  • Ohio Department of Natural Resources $25 K
    - Deer Decoys
    - Wildlife Census Equipment
    - Digital Cameras & GPS Units for ODNR Officers

  • Habitat Restoration

  • Supporters of Ruffled Grouse Society

 
  LEGISLATIVE:
  • U.S. Sportsman Alliance $7,500
  • Ohio Dove Bill - Donated $10 K to Help Passage
 
  CHAPTER GROWTH:
  • 85 Members in 1991
  • 600 Members in 2006
  • 288 New Members in 2005
  • 150 New Youth Memberships
  • Central Ohio Chapter is One of the Fastest Growing Chapters in SCI
 
 

AWARDS:

  • Chapter Membership Growth Award - 2005

  • Chapter Publications Award - Jim Priday 2005

  • Top Five Membership Recruiter - Tony Gioffre 2005

  • Educator of the Year Award - Warner Schmiesing - 2005

  • Top Five Membership Recruiter - Tony Gioffre 2005, 2001 & 2000

  • Regional Representative Award - Tony Gioffre 2001

 
 

Central Ohio Chapter SCI Officers

President: Mark Wehinger       V.P.: Barry Casoli     Secretary: Tim McKelvey     Treasurer: 7 Scott Simovart

Greg Rustemeyer SCI Regional Representative

4449 Easton Way Ste 300, Columbus, OH 43219

Phone 614-473-2419, Fax 614-473-2450