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The 11^th Annual 2008 SECC Clay Target Fun Shoot was held on November 17^th at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center.  This year’s event, co-hosted by ADOT, Game & Fish, and the Department of Agriculture, was a spectacular success and everyone involved had a “blast”.  The net proceeds from this event were donated to Arizona National Guard Emergency Relief Fund through the United Way - $7,500, which is up 32 percent over last year!  We would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who participated, either by shooting in the competition, or by purchasing raffle tickets.  Your participation and generosity will make a difference in many lives!

Winners of this year’s premium raffles were:

• Bill Kelsey, Game & Fish – 14k gold tourmaline and opal ring donated by Armen Edwards Fine Jewelry Repair of Scottsdale

• Randy Figueroa, ADOT ITD Right of Way – Mossberg 12 Gauge Shotgun donated by Bear Mountain Sports of Mesa  

In addition, dozens of people won items donated by individuals and businesses for the door prize raffle.  We also thank Canyon State Credit Union for donating gift cards that were given to the members of the top scoring teams. 

Out of 44 teams shooting, the top three scoring teams were:

1. Game & Fish: Keith Newby, Bill Kelsey, Dan Twitchell, Mark Grubb, and Tom Reali – Score 334 out of 375

2. ADOT/DPS: Tom Clinkenbeard, Bob Halliday, Conrad Chavez, Steve Timarac, Jeff Starr – Score 310

3. Game & Fish: Leonard Ordway, Bob Lemons, Gerry Perry, Jim Fiedler, Neal Kelly – Score 305

This year’s event coordinators were Leonard Ordway – Chair (Game & Fish), Brett Cameron (Agriculture), Mike Hawthorne (ADOT), Juanita Cason (ADOT), Stacie  Archuleta (Agriculture), Deborah Atkinson (Agriculture), and Ashley Lynch (Game & Fish).  We would like to thank this year’s event volunteers: Sarah Wuertz, Vicki Joralmon, Ginny Brown and Libby Nelson from ADOT and also George Andrejko from Game and Fish and Bill Kohn from ADOT for taking photos.  Without the participation of our volunteers, the event would not be the success that it is!

Information will be announced soon to reserve the date for the 2009 SECC Clay Target Fun Shoot.  We hope to make next year’s event even more successful!

Raffle Winner Bill Kelsey - Congratulations!	Raffle Winner Randy Figueroa - Congratulations!