21st Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet
Sierra Vista ~ Cochise County, Arizona
August 3rd, 2019
What: The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter 20th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet
When: August 3rd, 2019
Where: Knights of Columbus, Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Arizona
General Information: The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation hosted its 21st Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet.
The Banquet is an important fund-raising event that supports Chapter community-based activities held throughout the year. These activities include JAKES Day, Family Get Outdoors, Turkey Hunters Care, Women-in-the-Outdoors, College Scholarship, and habitat improvement projects.
This year, 195 attended including 23 JAKES. Eight corporate Tables were reserved as well.
An assortment of guns, camping equipment, excursions, fishing tackle, wildlife prints, and even a chain saw, smoker, and an ice chest full of choice cuts of beef and pork were offered in games, auctions, and raffles. Special raffles were held for the ladies, JAKES, banquet underwriters, veterans, and first responders. JAKES showed their turkey calling skills to the delight of the Banquet attendees, also. The Commissioners’ State-wide Turkey Tag winner was announced as well.
Festivities started with the Gobblin’ Hour for sipping, socializing, and tale swapping. Auctioneer Bruce Tingle followed with an invocation before a delicious dinner of turkey with fixings and apple and an assortment of desserts.
Veterans and first responders were recognized for their service to our community and the nation. Betty Phillips, Fort Huachuca Wildlife Biologist, received a turkey figurine and certificate of appreciation from the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter for her contribution to improving wildlife habitat in southeastern Arizona.
Finishing out the Banquet were the JAKES turkey calling contest, live and silent auctions, and several raffles.
Thanks are due to the 25 volunteers from the Huachuca Gould’s and Arizona State Chapters for their efforts in hosting the Banquet. Their work started several months earlier with fund raising and planning. Deserving special recognition for assistance at the banquet are Justin Watts (NWTF Regional Director), Ryan Conat (NWTF R3 Coordinator), Auctioneer Bruce Tingle, and Sheena Chavez and Craig King of King’s Armory (FFL Dealer).
Many, many, many individuals and businesses made supporting donations in the form of funds, merchandise, and services. They are: List below the photos,
The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter thanks all that attended and the donors and underwriters for their generous support. We hope to see you next year at the 22nd Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet!
When: August 3rd, 2019
Where: Knights of Columbus, Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Arizona
General Information: The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation hosted its 21st Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet.
The Banquet is an important fund-raising event that supports Chapter community-based activities held throughout the year. These activities include JAKES Day, Family Get Outdoors, Turkey Hunters Care, Women-in-the-Outdoors, College Scholarship, and habitat improvement projects.
This year, 195 attended including 23 JAKES. Eight corporate Tables were reserved as well.
An assortment of guns, camping equipment, excursions, fishing tackle, wildlife prints, and even a chain saw, smoker, and an ice chest full of choice cuts of beef and pork were offered in games, auctions, and raffles. Special raffles were held for the ladies, JAKES, banquet underwriters, veterans, and first responders. JAKES showed their turkey calling skills to the delight of the Banquet attendees, also. The Commissioners’ State-wide Turkey Tag winner was announced as well.
Festivities started with the Gobblin’ Hour for sipping, socializing, and tale swapping. Auctioneer Bruce Tingle followed with an invocation before a delicious dinner of turkey with fixings and apple and an assortment of desserts.
Veterans and first responders were recognized for their service to our community and the nation. Betty Phillips, Fort Huachuca Wildlife Biologist, received a turkey figurine and certificate of appreciation from the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter for her contribution to improving wildlife habitat in southeastern Arizona.
Finishing out the Banquet were the JAKES turkey calling contest, live and silent auctions, and several raffles.
Thanks are due to the 25 volunteers from the Huachuca Gould’s and Arizona State Chapters for their efforts in hosting the Banquet. Their work started several months earlier with fund raising and planning. Deserving special recognition for assistance at the banquet are Justin Watts (NWTF Regional Director), Ryan Conat (NWTF R3 Coordinator), Auctioneer Bruce Tingle, and Sheena Chavez and Craig King of King’s Armory (FFL Dealer).
Many, many, many individuals and businesses made supporting donations in the form of funds, merchandise, and services. They are: List below the photos,
The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter thanks all that attended and the donors and underwriters for their generous support. We hope to see you next year at the 22nd Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet!
001 Welcome to the 21st Hunting Heritage Banquet and Auction
004 A lot of assembly required!
008 Bowie Clemens explains the Turkey Pluck and Knife Game
012 At the TACTACOM Table Bob Ford offers information and demonstrations
014 At the JAKES Table Tory Kemnitz sells raffle tickets for a variety of prizes
017 A Rancho Rossa Vineyards of Sonoita wine selection and a deluxe comfort chair make a good pair of Live Auction offerings
020 Find the yellow stickers on your Program and win a bottle of Rancho Rossa wine
023 Betty Philips receives special recognition for her wildlife habitat improvement work on Fort Huachuca. John Millican (l) and Tom Fuller (r) present her certificate and turkey figurine
026 Harvey Plumbing won one of the Corporate Table drawings. Tom Fuller (r) gives his congratulations.
029 The winner of the JAKES Early Bird Raffle was Kaitlyn Larson. Tom Fuller (m) and Dave Inman (r) look on.
032 Reya Adkins gives her turkey call in the Xtreme JAKES finals
037 With a raised flag and an arm wave Randy Keiller signals another bid from the floor to Auctioneer Bruce Tingle
039 Working their way along the General Raffle table, Justin Watts (l) and John Millican call out the winning ticket for a camp stove.
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002 Set-up begins the day before with unloading the merchandise
005 Raffle items in place
009 Scott Vasey sets up the Mystery Gun Raffle
011 What raffle item do you want the most?
013 Chris Sterner describes the Bow Package being offered
018 Among the Silent Auction items were a filled wine rack and vacation excursions
021 The Philips were the lucky winners of the bottle of wine at their table
024 Rene Dube (l) wins the Veterans Appreciation Raffle. Tom Fuller presents him with a Fort Huachuca duty flag and certificate of authenticity
027 Gabriel Chavez of Southwest Gas Corp. won another raffle ticket package. Tom Fuller presents his package.
030 The generous Banquet Underwriters wait for their name to be called in the $400 cash drawing
033 The winning turkey callers were Tommy Delalla (JAKES) and Kaitlyn Larson (Xtreme JAKES). John Millican (r) presents their certificates.
035 The winner of the .243 rifle in Woman's Packet raffle holds up her new long gun. John Millican congratulates the lucky winner.
040 At the Bonus Raffle table, John Millican (r) announces the winning ticket for a reloading press. Justin Watts prepares the press for pickup
042 Thank you for attending Banquet 2019 and supporting the community and wildlife habitat efforts of the Huachuca Gould's Chapter. See you at Banquet 2020!
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003 Some assembly required
006 Great stuff being offered, too!
007 Check-in on Banquet night starts with Wayne Kaiser and Kim Gaudette
010 Get your favorite playing cards from Randy Keiller for a chance on an ice chest full of choice beef and pork
015 Marilyn Winiesdorffer sells some chances for a choice of Women's Baskets
016 Live Auction items included this splendid turkey bronze
019 The Southwest Gas group settles in at their Corporate Table
022 Dinner is served!
025 Dennis Eaton wins the First Responders Raffle. John Millican (r) presents his Turkey Federation hat and knife
028 John Ladd wins the Entertainment Package offered in the Early Bird drawing. Tom Fuller (l) congratulates him.
031 John Millican oversees the competition in the JAKES Division turkey calling finals
034 The winner of the 6.5 Creedmor Rifle with scope claims his prize. Dave Kemnitz makes the presentation.
036 Auctioneer Bruce Tingle (cowboy hat) starts the bidding on a wildlife print in the Live Auction
038 Rene Dube (c) wins the beautiful quilt made and donated by Joey Fuller (r). Tom Fuller looks on.
041 A final stop at the Front Desk with Kim Gaudette to settle the tab closes out the successful Banquet 2019
Listed Below!!!!
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We could not do it without our local donors
& a few a bit further away!
Thanks go to the following ...
Apocalypse Arms, Applebee’s, Bath & Body Works,
Bisbee Breakfast Club, Bonita Bean, Brews Bothers Coffee,
Buffalo Wild Wings, CAL’s Ranch, Chili's,
Cinemark, Cochise Motorsports, Copper Brother Brewery,
Culvers, D & M Tire, Dickey Bar-B-Que,
Dillard’s, Huachuca Mountain Bow & Archers Club,
JEMS Feed-Vet Service, Jimmy’s Hotdogs, Joan & Scott Vasey,
JoeBill Prickell, JT Archery, Kings Armory,
Landmark Cafe, Larry & Linda Millard, Leah Davis,
Little Cesar Pizza, Lowes, M & M Cycling, M & R Auto,
McDonalds, Mountain View Golf Course,
Native Grill & Wing, Olive Garden, Outback,
Outside Inn, Parker Canyon Lake Shore & Marina,
Pettit’s Auto, Poco Diablo Resort,
Precision Tool & Fastener, Pueblo del Sol Golf Course,
Rancho Rossa Vineyards, Rene Dube, Renee` Chambers,
San Pedro Golf Course, Sierra Cycles,
Sportsman’s Warehouse, Steve & Marykay Ponder,
Texas Roadhouse, The Nature Conservancy, The RV Shop LTD,
Tom Deecken, Tractor Supply Company, Trail Boss,
Trapper John Knives, Vinny’s Pizza, Vortex Optics,
Wilderness Research Center, Willcox Meat Packing
Bisbee Breakfast Club, Bonita Bean, Brews Bothers Coffee,
Buffalo Wild Wings, CAL’s Ranch, Chili's,
Cinemark, Cochise Motorsports, Copper Brother Brewery,
Culvers, D & M Tire, Dickey Bar-B-Que,
Dillard’s, Huachuca Mountain Bow & Archers Club,
JEMS Feed-Vet Service, Jimmy’s Hotdogs, Joan & Scott Vasey,
JoeBill Prickell, JT Archery, Kings Armory,
Landmark Cafe, Larry & Linda Millard, Leah Davis,
Little Cesar Pizza, Lowes, M & M Cycling, M & R Auto,
McDonalds, Mountain View Golf Course,
Native Grill & Wing, Olive Garden, Outback,
Outside Inn, Parker Canyon Lake Shore & Marina,
Pettit’s Auto, Poco Diablo Resort,
Precision Tool & Fastener, Pueblo del Sol Golf Course,
Rancho Rossa Vineyards, Rene Dube, Renee` Chambers,
San Pedro Golf Course, Sierra Cycles,
Sportsman’s Warehouse, Steve & Marykay Ponder,
Texas Roadhouse, The Nature Conservancy, The RV Shop LTD,
Tom Deecken, Tractor Supply Company, Trail Boss,
Trapper John Knives, Vinny’s Pizza, Vortex Optics,
Wilderness Research Center, Willcox Meat Packing
and of course our underwriters.........
Body Shop, Desert RV ~ Jeff Rose,
Harvey Plumbing, Lawley Auto Group,
LD Greer Builders and Trim, Pioneer Title,
Rene & Inge Dube, Rio Sonora Outfitters,
Rutherford Diversified Industries, Inc., Scott/Joan Vasey,
Sierra Vista Builders, SSVEC,
Steve & Marykay Ponder, Tom & Joey Fuller
Harvey Plumbing, Lawley Auto Group,
LD Greer Builders and Trim, Pioneer Title,
Rene & Inge Dube, Rio Sonora Outfitters,
Rutherford Diversified Industries, Inc., Scott/Joan Vasey,
Sierra Vista Builders, SSVEC,
Steve & Marykay Ponder, Tom & Joey Fuller