Disabled Veterans Appreciation Program

Info:
SCI Alaska Chapter is honored to support America’s armed forces veterans through the provision of hunting, fishing and other adventures to show our appreciation for the incredible sacrifices made by these American heroes. We are also very pleased to be joined in this effort with our partner, Sportstman’s Warehouse.

The Programs:
SCI Alaska Chapter and Sportsman’s Warehouse is now offering two distinct opportunities for our veterans.

Opportunity One:
Each year, we will provide local fishing, shooting and other outdoor adventures to groups of deserving veterans. This program will be open to a broad class of war veterans which will in large part be determined by working with key personnel at JBER.

Opportunity Two:
Eligible veterans will be selected to receive one of three or four opportunities. The winners will be selected in numerical order: first, second, third place, or fourth place. The winners will select their prize based on their placement. The Alaska Chapter of SCI reserves the right to substitute trips of like value if necessary.

The prizes are:

Exotic Game for Blackbuck in Texas with Gil Henderson

Alaska Bison Hunt in Delta, Alaska with Alaska Game Ranch

2 Day Alaska Fishing Trip for 2 on the Kenai

Application Process For Opportunity Two:
Eligible disabled veterans can apply by submitting an application to Alaska Chapter- SCI at PO Box 770511 Eagle River, AK 99577. The application must contain a short biography of the veteran, documentation of applicable service, permanent disability, and referenced awards, and a minimum 300 word essay on what hunting means to that individual. Applications must be received by January 31, 2010. All applications become property of AK-SCI.

Selection:
AK-SCI will review all eligible applications and select the winners. The successful applicants will be announced at the AK-SCI fundraiser on Saturday February 26, 2010. Successful applicants will be expected to submit an article describing their hunt for publication in the AK-SCI’s Alaskan Hunter newsletter.

Eligibility:
Any Alaskan resident, or military member who has a disability rated at 50% or higher by the United Federal Veterans Administration is eligible to apply for this program. Also, any Purple Heart Recipients who have been, or are hospitalized as a result of their wounds, or any personnel assigned to the Wounded Warrior Transition Unit.

Any eligibility questions should be referred to the Alaska Chapter of SCI at the above address or by email at admin@aksafariclub.org.