Klamath Chapter Oregon Hunter's Association ~ Protecting Oregon's Wildlife, Habitat and Hunting Heritage ~

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1 Klamath Chapter Oregon Hunter's Association ~ Protecting Oregon's Wildlife, Habitat and Hunting Heritage ~ February 2019 Officers President- Allan Wiard Vice Pres.-Karen Duke Volume 35, Number 2 Upcoming events Annual Fundraiser and Auction April 27, 2019 Klamath County Fairgrounds Contact Hollie, Treasurer- Julie East Secretary/Newsletter/Social MediaChristina Hammond Board Members Gary Hammond Byron Coleman Ellwood Duke Please send us your address! We want to keep you informed of important legislative updates as we get them. Some require quick responses & we will also add you to our list to receive the newsletter electronically. This will help cut some of our printing expenses & allow us to utilize more money on our projects! We will be going green! Watch for more information in our newsletter. Business Card ads Purchase a business card ad for $100 for 12 months. Contact Julie East to purchase a space in our newsletter Coyote Contest Coby Crume Dennis Wiard Steve Roach Larry East Must be a Klamath County OHA member. Must provide BOTH ears or hide to be tattooed during one of our monthly chapter meetings, held the 2nd Thursday of every month. Please keep ears frozen! Contest will run from January 1, 2019 to our Holiday Potluck in December Each pair of ears will =1 raffle ticket towards a rifle. Drawing will be held during our annual Christmas Party in December Buddy Reno Randy Myrick Elections

2 2019 Election The following positions are up for re-election; Social Media Vice President (2 year term) Facebook: Treasurer (2 year term) m/klamathchapteroha/ 3 Board positions (3 year term) If you would like to be placed on the ballot for our March election, please send an to klamathoha@yahoo.com with m/klamathoha/?hl=en a short biography by February 20th. Instagram: Contact Us website: m/ klamathoha@yahoo.com Klamath Chapter OHA P.O. Box 8161 Klamath Falls, OR 97602

3 ~2019 Klamath Chapter~ Oregon Hunter s Association 35th Annual Fundraiser Saturday, April 27, 2019 Klamath County Fairgrounds Raffles, Games, Live & Silent Auctions, Buffet Dinner Early Bird cut off March 15, 2019 Doors Open at 4:00 p.m., Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. *PRESOLD TICKETS ONLY* *NO ADMISSION TICKETS SOLD AFTER APRIL 25, 2019* Premier Package Klamath Package ($400 Value) ($225 Value) 2 Dinner and door prize raffle tickets 1 Dinner and door prize raffle ticket 1 Premier Rifle Raffle ticket 1 Klamath Rifle Raffle ticket 1 OHA Membership 1 OHA Membership 2 Commemorative gifts 1 Commemorative gift 150 General Raffle Tickets, 4 Early bird tickets if purchased by March 15, General Raffle Tickets, 2 Early bird tickets if purchased by March 15, $220 $120 Klamath Package w/ Guest Youth Package ($285 Value) ($70 Value) 2 Dinner and door prize raffle tickets 1 Dinner and door prize raffle ticket 1 Klamath Rifle Raffle ticket 20 youth raffle tickets 1 OHA Membership 1 commemorative gift 2 Commemorative gifts *Youth is 17 and under and must be accompanied by an adult ticket buyer. 90 General Raffle Tickets, 4 Early bird tickets if purchased by March 15, $160 $55 ***** Limited to 400 Adult Dinner Tickets ***** Contact: Hollie Griffith at or by ; hastreed@msn.com

4 ~2019 Klamath Chapter OHA Application ~ Premier Package # x $220 = $ Klamath Package # x $120 = $ Klamath Package w/ Guest # x $160 = $ Youth Package # x $55 = $ Dinner & Membership # x $75 = $ Guest Dinner # x $40 = $ Youth Meal Only (17 or under ONLY) # x $20 = $ Reserved Round Table (Seats 8) *Only 8 Available # x $150 = $ Life Member Deducts - $35 - $35 = $ Family/ Youth Member ship (please circle) + $10 = $ Dinner Type: # of Beef: Grand Total = $ # of Chicken: INFORMATION: (PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY) Member Name: Address: State: Zip: Phone #: Guest Name: Youth/Guest Name: Age: Youth/Guest Name: Age: Youth/Guest Name: Age: Youth/Guest Name: Age: PAYMENT TYPE: Credit Card (Visa / Master Card/ Discover/ American Express) Check/Money Order # Name on Card: Card #: Exp. Date: Security Code: Total: $ Send application & payment to: Klamath Chapter OHA, Attn: Hollie Griffith, 5069 Cherry Blossom Ln, Klamath Falls, OR, 97601

5 OHA Klamath Chapter 2019 Scholarship OHA awards scholarships to applicants based on the criteria identified herein while pursuing areas of study and careers that support OHA's mission of "Protecting Oregon's wildlife, habitat and hunting heritage." Who is eligible for an OHA scholarship? Eligible applicants must be new or returning college students enrolled in any accredited trade school, technical school, college or university. Applicants must be in a field of study which aligns with OHA's mission. Fields of study may include, but are not limited to: fish & wildlife, wildlife biology, forestry, environmental policy & planning, environmental law, public lands management, wildlife law enforcement, natural resources. Who is not eligible for an OHA scholarship? The following individuals and their family members are ineligible for awards: OHA officers and directors, members of the selection committee, trustees, and substantial financial contributors. What criteria are used to judge applicants? Applicants are judged on their application, eligibility requirements, volunteer work, essay and other materials provided. Applications will be reviewed by the OHA Scholarship Committee with recommendations to the board of directors. Below are the criteria by which each applicant s information will be evaluated. Consider the following points when answering application questions or writing your essay. Major course of study Involvement in OHA or other habitat projects (applicants will not be limited to OHA members) Extracurricular participation Leadership skills Community activities Awards Work experience Essay: Content, structure, and grammar Photos of you engaged in outdoor activities or community service An example of a goal you set for yourself and how you accomplished it How are scholarship funds dispersed? The scholarship funds will be sent directly to the school at which the student is enrolled and will be credited to their account. The scholarship award is a one-time gift and must be able to be used in the year it is awarded. Any unused funds will be returned to the scholarship fund by the school to be used for future awards. What must I do to be considered for an OHA scholarship? Applicants must complete the scholarship application form. A recipient may apply for the scholarship again in subsequent years; however, winners will be selected from all eligible applicants each year and past success does not guarantee future success. If awarded a scholarship, the recipient will provide OHA with the college scholarship contact information. OHA will contact the school and arrange for funds to be provided directly to the school.

6 OHA Klamath Chapter 2019 Scholarship Application Send Application & Required Documents to: Klamath Chapter - Oregon Hunters Association ATTN: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 8161 Klamath Falls, OR Eligibility: Applicant must: 1. Be a graduating high school senior planning to pursue a degree at an accredited institution of higher education as a full-time student or be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student. 2. GPA of 3.0 or higher 3. Be a current Oregon resident. 4. Submit all scholarship application requirements to the address above by March 31st, Requirements: Please provide the following documents to ensure a complete application: 1. Completed application form 2. Official high school transcript 3. Hunting or fishing license and last year it was validated 4. Two letters of recommendation a. One personal reference: non-relative and non-school official b. One professional reference: non-relative, can include school official 4. Essay of 1 to 3 pages (select one of the options): a. Explain how you would protect Oregon s wildlife and habitat. b. Explain how you would promote and protect the hunting heritage of Oregon. c. Explain the role of hunting and sportsmen in Oregon s wildlife management. Name: Age: Address: City: Phone: State: Cell: Current School: Zip Code: Current GPA: School you attend/plan to attend: Field(s) of study:

7 Awards received and/or leadership positions held: Extra-curricular and volunteer activities in which you are involved: Are you/your family a member of the Oregon Hunters Association? Yes No If so, briefly explain your participation: Are you an active hunter? Yes date: No If so, please share your hunting experience to Recent hunting and/or fishing license #: Year of issue: Your application will be reviewed by our scholarship committee at our April board meeting. The winning application will be awarded $1,000 to be paid directly to the school. The winner will be notified and presente4d wit award at our May board meeting.

8 Pre-order your Banquet Raffle Tickets! GUN SAFE: Cannon, Meridian, 48 gun safe $899 Value, $10 each or 3 for $ Chances available for early purchase, (300 Total) Quantity:, Total Amount Included: LES SCHWAB OPTICS PACKAGE: 1Kilo 2200 BDX range finder & 1 Whiskey 3 scope 412x50mm SFP Hellfire Quadplex Illum Retical $800 Value, $10 each, 3 for $25 or 7 for $ Chances available for early purchase, (300 Total) Quantity:, Total Amount Included: RTIC COOLER: 145 quart, Tan $ Value, $5 each or 6 for $ chances available for early purchase, (300 Total) Quantity:, Total Amount Included: HONDA GENERATOR: EU2200i Companion $1,100 Value, $10 each or 3 for $ chances available for early purchase, (300 Total) Quantity:, Total Amount Included: COASTAL RIFLE RAFFLE: Nosler M48 Liberty in 300 WSM $1875 Value, $20 each, 3 for $50 or 7 for $ Chances available for early purchase, (300 Total) Quantity:, Total Amount Included: TRAEGER RAFFLE: Pro Series 34 Pellet Grill $ Value, $10 each, 3 for $25 total 150 Chances available for early purchase, (300 Total) Quantity:, Total Amount Included: Please make checks payable to Klamath OHA, Enclose with form and mail to: Hollie Griffith, 5069 Cherry Blossom Ln, Klamath Falls, OR, Name: Address: Phone #:

9 2019 PLAY Outdoors Youth Event

10 Klamath Chapter OHA P.O. Box 8161 Klamath Falls, OR Monthly Chapter Meeting Next Chapter meeting will be Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 7:00. Restoration of Gun Rights, Wildlife Violations, Misdemeanors & Felonies NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID MEDFORD, OR PERMIT NO. 425