President's Message
Hello All,
Autumn is finally here. The tropical humidity that so tortures us all summer is finally broken. While the afternoons may still be warm, the oppressive heat is abating, and the morning and evenings are pleasant once again.
That means hunting season is in full swing. Several chapter members are out hunting or have competed their first hunts of the season.
There will not be a monthly dinner this month. As we all head afield it's hard to bring everyone together right now.
Our annual Christmas dinner is set at Chuck and Vicki Elzer's home December 11. That will be a special evening.
I can't believe I am already starting to plan our 33nd annual fundraiser. The event is scheduled for Saturday February 26, 2022 at Banquet Masters in Clearwater. I look forward to see everyone there.
Be safe and enjoy the coming fall.
Why Safari Club International
"No matter what your pursuit, or where your travels take you to hunt, Safari Club International is there fighting for your right to hunt. Come joins us and help support Safari Club International and your local chapter."
Thanks for your support, see you at our events
SCI, First for Hunting.
Jimmy Moreland,
Chapter President
Tampa Chapter - Safari Club International
SCI Tampa Officers
Frank Ball
Brian Dorion
Chuck Elzer
Clark Hunt
Gerald Keller
Jimmy Moreland
Michele Moreland
Mission
The Safari Club International (SCI) Mission Statement is to Protect and Preserve our hunting heritage through wildlife conservation, education, legislative, and humanitarian efforts. The SCI uses the following programs to achieve this end:
- Teacher Education
- Youth Hunter Education
- Sportsmen Against Hunger - Feeding the Less Fortunate
- Sensory Safari for the Blind
- Wounded Warrior Programs
- Safari Care - Meeting Humanitarian Needs through books, medical supplies, and personal items
SCI Hunter Code of Ethics
- To conduct myself in the field so as to make a positive contribution to wildlife and ecosystems
- To improve my skills as a woodsman and marksman to ensure humane harvesting of wildlife
- To comply with all game laws, in the spirit of fair chase, and to influence my companions accordingly
- To accept my responsibility to provide all assistance to game law enforcement officers
- To waste no opportunity to teach young people the full meaning of this code of ethics.
- To reflect in word and deed only credit upon the fraternity of sportsmen
- To demonstrate abiding respect for game and property, where I am privileged to hunt
SOMETHING NEW
Arctic Rtic 30 oz cups engraved with the SCI logo. They come in black or pink and the proceeds go to benefit the the AWLS participants we send to Jackson Wyoming. By purchasing one of these cups you are helping our chapter to send more people to AWLS.