Coraopolis, PA – “You have to be in it to win it” took on a whole new meaning for seven lucky Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) members, who at the time of purchasing one of several fundraiser dinner sponsorship packages, chose to have their name entered in the initial RGS national drawing, rather than select one of two other options.

“In past years we gave our banquet sponsors a print. This year we gave our banquet sponsors the option of selecting a discount coupon, the print, or entering the national drawing that featured a selection of quality firearms manufactured by Guerini and Kimber; Steiner Binoculars, and a $1,000 Cabela’s Gift Certificate. About 70-percent of those eligible entered the raffle,” said RGS Executive Director and CEO, Mike Zagata, adding that the program will continue through 2009.

To become eligible banquet attendees would have to purchase one of three sponsorship packages — Banquet ($250), Conservation ($500) or Sustaining ($1,000) — each of which includes (along with various other incentives) 1, 2 and 4 tickets respectively.

The seven National Raffle Winners are as follows:

1. Bruce Visniski, Muskegon, MI – Guerini Forum Grade O/U 28 Gauge, 28” Barrels (Muskegon, MI Chapter)
2. Paul Zelisko, Lake Forest, IL – Kimber Marias Grade II O/U 20 Gauge, 28” Barrels (Chicago, IL Chapter)
3. Shannon Staiger, Fairbanks, AK – Kimber Grade II Shotgun (Fairbanks, AK Chapter)
4. Dave Miles, Norton Shores, MI – Guerini Magnus O/U 28-Gauge, 28” Barrels (Muskegon, MI Chapter)
5. Terry Saylor, Canal Winchester, OH – Choice of any pair of Steiner Binoculars (MSRP of 1600 or less) (Lancaster, OH Chapter)
6. Damian Croyle, Hamilton, NY – Choice of any pair of Steiner Binoculars (MSRP of $1600 or less) (Sherburne, NY Chapter)
7. John E. Charewicz, Plover, WI – $1,000 Cabela’s Gift Certificate (Stevens Point, WI Chapter)

Sponsorship tickets for any of the RGS fundraiser dinners are available on line up until two weeks of the event. Just go to www.ruffedgrousesociety.org, click on Select State in the Migration Mapping & State Information box in the right panel of the home page. Choose a state; than under Upcoming State Events, click on the event of interest and you will be linked to a display of all important event details, including the ticket chairman’s contact information.

Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is the one international wildlife conservation organization dedicated to promoting conditions suitable for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and related wildlife to sustain our sport hunting tradition and outdoor heritage.

Information on the RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org.

Media Contact:
Tracy Greene, 412-262-4044
TracyG@ruffedgrousesociety.org

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