The Mega Conservation Education Raffle Huge Success: Nets $574,531 for Conservation Education and Veteran Family Scholarships
Posted on: Jun 01, 2023
PINEWOOD, S.C. (May 30th, 2023) Thirty happy winners from 20 different states won nearly $300,000 in prizes donated by a list of supporters and contributors in the outdoor space and beyond.
“We owe the success of this conservation raffle to the incredible support of our Premier Supporter,
Palmetto State Armory, plus an awesome team of contributors and raffle ticket purchasers,” said David Wielicki,
South Carolina Waterfowl Association, Chief Executive Officer.
Fifty percent of the net income ($287, 265.50) will be placed in the SCWA Foundation to fund annual scholarships for Veterans, their children and grandchildren to attend weekend parent/child Outdoor Heritage Events. These events include duck, dove and deer hunts, fishing tournaments, shooting clinics and other outdoor skills weekend camp programs at the SCWA Wildlife Education Center (WEC).
The other fifty percent of the net income from the MCER will be used to help expand the Nation’s leading conservation education center, the SCWA Wildlife Education Center. These funds were recently used to help purchase the 140-acre Barwick tract. This property is adjacent to the WEC and expands the 1,374 acre WEC to the edge of Lake Marion. The property will be home to a new Wildlife Management Apprentice/Instructor Campus, two sporting clays courses, nature trails and wildlife habitat demonstration areas.
SCWA greatly appreciates the support of everyone who purchased a raffle ticket in the Mega Conservation Education Raffle. Stay tuned to the next big raffle announcement.
Please join us in congratulating the following list of 2023 Mega Conservation Education Raffle Winners:
Ram 1500 Crew Cab Built to Serve Edition Truck: Mark Vaugh
Bentley Pontoons 2023 Fish 223 Fish-N-Cruise 140 Hp Suzuki: David L. Michael
Harley Davidson Pan American Motorcycle: Gregory Goines
New Zealand Red Stag Hunt: Kenneth Chabot
Wild Wildebeest South African Safari for Four: Jared Skelton
Palmetto State Armory $10,000 gift card: Robert C. Day
Rack and Reel Outfitters Montana Elk and Mule Deer Hunt: Michael Short
Jarret Legendary Beanfield Rifle: Thomas Westmoreland
Wyboo Custom Gunworks Rifle: Kendall Adams
Saskatchewan Snow Goose Hunt: Matthew Holt
Alberta Duck and Goose Hunt: John Winesette
South Carolina Whitetail Deer/Hog Hunt: Andree Barra
Casa Carolina Costa Rica House Rental: Lucas Wall
Palmetto State Armory $5,000 Gift Card: Justin Chew
Wings Inc. Mexico White Wing Dove Hunt: David Lesko
Pampa Adventures Argentina Duck, Dove, and Perdiz Hunt: Kieth Daniel
South Carolina Duck Hunt: Charlie Brunton
South Dakota Prairie Dog Hunt: Shawn Sousley
Argentina Black Buck Hunt: Tommy Grainger
Costa Rica Bahia Rica Fishing Trip: Joe McCutchen
Edisto Island South Carolina House Rental: Joseph Heeps
Palmetto State Armory 2,500 Gift Card: Anthony Massey
Palmetto State Armory $2,500 Gift Card: Brandon Clark
Palmetto State Armory $2,500 Gift Card: Jesse Howser
Palmetto State Armory $2,500 Gift Card: Matt Redecker
Palmetto State Armory $2,500 Gift Card: Nicholas Austin
Palmetto State Armory $2,500 Gift Card: Roland Ginelsa
BirdFest Bluegrass Festival Deluxe VIP Weekend for 4 People: Stephen L. Robinson
Spotttail Charters 4 Person 2 Day SC Inshore Fishing Trip: Donald Scott
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) Benefactor Soiree Package: Jason Keskemety
The South Carolina Waterfowl Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to enhance and perpetuate South Carolina’s wildlife heritage through education and habitat conservation.
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Media Contact:
Maria Hackney
Communications Director
communications@scwa.org
(803) 825-8078