Written by Larry Summarell, NRA Field Representative for Kentucky:

Friends of NRA: Kentucky State Meeting

Volunteer committee members from around Kentucky all came to Elizabethtown, KY again this year for the annual Friends of NRA Kentucky State Fund Committee meeting. We were honored again this year to have Mike Webb, NRA Field Representative for Tennessee, with us to share ideas for our events to continue to grow and achieve new levels. Richard D’Alauro, NRA Field Rep Specialist, also took time to come and give us new game ideas for our events. We also recognized twelve committees around the state by awarding them achievement banners to mark their success in 2009.

After lunch, the Friends of NRA grant committee and officers of the local committees stayed to distribute the funds raised in 2009 to qualified grant applicants. In 2009, Kentucky committees raised a net of $192K to support the shooting sports. $97K stayed in Kentucky and the balance went to support grants on a national level. Larry Summarell, NRA Field Representative for Kentucky, was recognized with a special gift in appreciation for his leadership and dedication to improving the Friends of NRA in Kentucky. He was presented with a Kimber Ultra Carry II “Freedom Defender."

Hats off to Kentucky Volunteer of the Year Scott Smith from the Big Rivers Friends of NRA committee in Owensboro! His tireless dedication to support the shooting sports and selfless volunteer spirit earned him this much-deserved award.

A big thank you to all our friends who attend our events and made our efforts a success! Find information about an event in your area by using this map.