Huachuca Gould’s Celebrates 25th Annual
Hunting Heritage Banquet on August 3rd
The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation hosted its 25th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on August 3rd, 2024. A new location, Ocotillo Hall in Sierra Vista, Arizona was the site of the festivities this year.
The annual Banquet is the Chapter’s major fund-raising effort. Monies raised support the many community-based activities throughout the year. These activities include JAKES Day, Family Get Outdoors, Turkey Hunters Care, Women-in-the-Outdoors, College Scholarship, Adopt-A-Highway, and habitat improvement projects.
This year, just under 160 attended, including ?? JAKES. Six Corporate Tables were reserved as well.
A variety of big and small items were offered in the Live and Silent Auctions, various games, and several raffles. These items included guns, knives, camping equipment, a 5-night stay in a luxury cabin at Greer in the heart of the White Mountains, fishing tackle, wildlife prints, and hunting equipment. The Commissioners’ State-wide Turkey Tag winner was announced as well.
The evening started with socializing and browsing the auction and raffle items. Once again, Auctioneer Bruce Tingle followed with an invocation before a delicious dinner and an assortment of desserts.
Special recognition was given to Veterans, First Responders, and Front-line Workers with their own raffle.
Tristan Goodwin, Scholarship winner in 2024 for the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter, was presented with a financial aid check of $1,000.
Many volunteers from the Huachuca Gould’s and Arizona State Chapter made the Banquet possible. Their efforts started several months earlier with fund raising and planning. Justin Watts (NWTF Regional Director) and Roy Crain (NWTF Arizona State Chapter President) assisted as well. Craig King, Sheena Chavez, and Mike Martin of King’s Armory provided FFL services.
The following individuals and businesses supported the Banquet with cash, service, and merchandise donations:
The annual Banquet is the Chapter’s major fund-raising effort. Monies raised support the many community-based activities throughout the year. These activities include JAKES Day, Family Get Outdoors, Turkey Hunters Care, Women-in-the-Outdoors, College Scholarship, Adopt-A-Highway, and habitat improvement projects.
This year, just under 160 attended, including ?? JAKES. Six Corporate Tables were reserved as well.
A variety of big and small items were offered in the Live and Silent Auctions, various games, and several raffles. These items included guns, knives, camping equipment, a 5-night stay in a luxury cabin at Greer in the heart of the White Mountains, fishing tackle, wildlife prints, and hunting equipment. The Commissioners’ State-wide Turkey Tag winner was announced as well.
The evening started with socializing and browsing the auction and raffle items. Once again, Auctioneer Bruce Tingle followed with an invocation before a delicious dinner and an assortment of desserts.
Special recognition was given to Veterans, First Responders, and Front-line Workers with their own raffle.
Tristan Goodwin, Scholarship winner in 2024 for the Huachuca Gould’s Chapter, was presented with a financial aid check of $1,000.
Many volunteers from the Huachuca Gould’s and Arizona State Chapter made the Banquet possible. Their efforts started several months earlier with fund raising and planning. Justin Watts (NWTF Regional Director) and Roy Crain (NWTF Arizona State Chapter President) assisted as well. Craig King, Sheena Chavez, and Mike Martin of King’s Armory provided FFL services.
The following individuals and businesses supported the Banquet with cash, service, and merchandise donations:
~ ACE Hardware, Sierra Vista ~ ACE Hardware, Valencia-Houghton Rd., Tucson ~ Bath and Body Works ~ ~ CAL Ranch ~ Culver's ~ D and M Tire and Wheel ~ Dagen and LaTasha Haymore ~ Dave Kemnitz ~ ~ Dillard’s ~ Eddie Corona/ Outdoor Experience for All ~ Gadabout Salon Spas, Tucson ~
~ Glen and Betty Dickens ~ Home Depot, Sierra Vista ~ Joan and Scott Vasey ~ Tom & Joey Fuller ~
~ King's Armory ~ M and M Cycle ~ Precision Tool and Fastener, Tucson ~
~ Parker Canyon Lake Store and Marina ~ Pat Richards ~ Randy Wernette ~ Ryan Catlett ~
~ Reid Park Zoo- Tucson ~ ~ Tractor Supply Company ~ Urbano Bar &Bistro/Brew’s Bothers Coffee ~ ~ Vinny’s Pizza ~ Vortex Optics ~ Walmart ~ Zebco Fishing ~
~ Glen and Betty Dickens ~ Home Depot, Sierra Vista ~ Joan and Scott Vasey ~ Tom & Joey Fuller ~
~ King's Armory ~ M and M Cycle ~ Precision Tool and Fastener, Tucson ~
~ Parker Canyon Lake Store and Marina ~ Pat Richards ~ Randy Wernette ~ Ryan Catlett ~
~ Reid Park Zoo- Tucson ~ ~ Tractor Supply Company ~ Urbano Bar &Bistro/Brew’s Bothers Coffee ~ ~ Vinny’s Pizza ~ Vortex Optics ~ Walmart ~ Zebco Fishing ~
Additionally, the following Underwriters contributed $200 or more towards the success of the Banquet:
~ The Body Shop ~ Sierra Vista Builders and Supply ~ Huachuca Mountain Archers and Bow Hunters ~
~State Farm Insurance Agency (Tim Doser) ~ Lawley Auto Group ~ Steve and Mary Kay Ponder ~
~Stan Greer Millworks ~ Tom Deecken ~ Randy & Laura Keiller ~ Tom and Joey Fuller ~ Renee’ Chambers ~
~ Vista Auto Care (Clint Briseno) ~ Scott and Joan Vasey ~
~State Farm Insurance Agency (Tim Doser) ~ Lawley Auto Group ~ Steve and Mary Kay Ponder ~
~Stan Greer Millworks ~ Tom Deecken ~ Randy & Laura Keiller ~ Tom and Joey Fuller ~ Renee’ Chambers ~
~ Vista Auto Care (Clint Briseno) ~ Scott and Joan Vasey ~
Thanks go to all that attended and to the donors and underwriters for their generous support. The Huachuca Gould’s Chapter looks forward to seeing you in 2025 at the 26th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet!
001 Welcome to the 2024 Hunter Heritage Banquet and Auctions
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002 Get your Raffle Ticket Packages from Roy Crain, AZ State Chapter President
004 Veterans, First Responders, and Front-line Workers were recognized with their own drawing. Joey Fuller has something for the young ones, too.
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003 General Raffle tables
005 Scott Vasey promotes the Mystery Gun Raffle
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006 Dave Kemnitz, Chapter Vice President, leads the Pledge of Allegiance
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007 Tristan Goodwin was the Huachuca Gould's Chapter Scholarship winner for 2024. John Millican makes the presentation.
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008 Sierra Vista Builders and Supply won the Underwriters Drawing
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009 Live Auction items Included 5-night lodging at a luxury cabin in the White Mountains
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 010 Silent Auction items
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011 Special Drawing for shotgun
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012 Women's Raffle table
015 Did you raise your hand
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013 Dinner Is served
016 Pick a good one and Justin Watts, NWTF Regional Director, will call out the winning raffle ticket number.
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014 Auctioneer Bruce Tingle starts the Live bidding
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017 Final checkout at King's Armory for firearms winners
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018 Join the flock. See you at the 2025 Banquet!
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