SSAA NSW

Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (NSW) Inc. 3 From Diana's Desk SSAA NSW Discipline Chairmen's Meeting Each year SSAA NSW holds a Discipline Chairmen's meeting where the elected representatives for each discipline meet to review the activities of the past year, discuss and consider various matters affecting SSAA disciplines and put forward recommendations to the SSAA NSW Board. At this year's meeting the Chairmen discussed the various subsidies available to our representatives at State, National and International level, the establishment of a Junior Discipline and the opportunities for encouraging the disabled into our sport. During the year Discipline Chairmen are responsible for the coordination of events, including State Titles and National Championships as well as the promotion and expansion of their respective disciplines. These representatives are volunteers and give freely of their time – thank you for your efforts and valuable contribution to our sport. QSPCV Workshop – Supplementary Pest Control Program SSAA NSW hosted a workshop for Qualifi ed Supplementary Pest Control Volunteers (QSPCVs) on 21 February. It was an opportunity for QSPCVs to receive updates on the progress of the Supplementary Pest Control (SPC) Program after its fi rst year. It also gave both SSAA NSW and National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) a chance to gather feedback from volunteers on the Program's various aspects. These included operations, qualifi cation and nominations. NPWS representatives provided presentations on the monitoring and outcomes of the Program to date. The sessions were very interactive and overall there was a very positive response to the day. We'll be looking at hosting further events for our QSPCVs. Details on times, venues and how to book a place will be sent to members who have registered their interest with SSAA NSW. SSAA members wanting to fi nd out more about the Program should visit the SSAA NSW website www.ssaansw.org.au and register their interest via the green "Register for SPC Program" button. SSAA NSW & St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre Volunteers Dinner The annual SSAA NSW & SMISC Volunteers Dinner was held on Saturday 14 March at the Rooty Hill RSL. The dinner is an opportunity for us to recognise the SSAA NSW and St Marys Indoor Shooting Centre volunteers who constantly contribute their spare time to support the Association and our sport. These volunteers perform a number of roles and are involved in the Mobile Air Rifl e Range, Junior Development Program, St Marys Pistol Club, Try Shooting and various Open Days. Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer 2014 awards were presented to Theo Hystek, Chris Twyford, Bruce Dunmore, Mark Galea, Graham Pulham, Bray Myers, Greg Robertson and Beau Griffi th. The Hon. Roy Smith Volunteer of the Year Award 2014 was presented to Michael Willis in recognition for his valuable contribution to the Mobile Air Rifl e Range, St Marys Pistol Club and various Try Shooting and Open Day events. Congratulations to all award winners and a very big thank you to all of our volunteers for their tireless contribution to our Association and our sport. Diana Melham Executive Director - SSAA (NSW) Inc. SPC Information Sessions To fi nd out more about the Supplementary Pest Control Program and what you need to do to become involved, come along to one of the following Information Sessions: Narrabri – Thursday 23 April Tenterfi eld – Friday 24 April Lismore – Sunday 26 April Sydney – Sunday 3 May Hay – Friday 24 May Broken Hill – Saturday 25 May Batemans Bay – Sunday 26 May If you haven't yet registered, visit the SSAA NSW website at www.ssaansw.org.au and select the green 'Register for SPC Program' button.

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