FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 29, 2024
For more information:
Alison Harrison, Marketing and Communications Director
James Parnell, Scout Executive
THE NRA FOUNDATION AWARDS $11,000 TO LOCAL BOY SCOUTS
Grant provides new shooting sports, archery, and safety equipment
Virginia Beach, Va. – The NRA Foundation has awarded Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America, a grant totaling $11,000. The grant provides shooting sports, archery, and safety equipment for use at Pipsico Scout Reservation in Spring Grove, Va., and at Scout camps in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, Va.
“We are very excited about offering enhanced marksmanship opportunities as part of the comprehensive Scouting program,” said James Parnell, Scout Executive for Tidewater Council BSA, “and pleased that the NRA is making an investment in our community.”
The grant provides new safety gear, ammunition, equipment, and archery supplies. Tidewater Council offers shooting sports and archery as part of its character-building Scouting programs. In addition to education and safety training, Scouts enjoy shooting sports and archery experiences at summer resident camps, day camps, and weekend events.
Scouting teaches life lessons centered on character, fitness, citizenship, and leadership development. Through Tidewater Council’s shooting sports and archery programs, youth learn safe and responsible handling of firearms, marksmanship and discipline, leadership and citizenship, appreciation of nature and natural resources, conservation ethics, and, for many, a lifelong hobby.
About Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America
Tidewater Council is the 5th oldest Boy Scouts of America council in the United States, established in 1911. Today, the council serves approximately 4,000 youth and 1,700 adult volunteers in the Virginia cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, and the North Carolina counties of Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans. Information about Tidewater Council is available by visiting TidewaterBSA.com, emailing james.parnell@scouting.org, or calling 757-497-2688.
About the National Rifle Association
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Five million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and is the leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement, and the military. Visit nra.org.
About The NRA Foundation
Established in 1990, The NRA Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that raises tax-deductible contributions in support of a wide range of firearm-related public interest activities of the National Rifle Association of America and other organizations that defend and foster the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. These activities are designed to promote firearm and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those participating in the shootings sports, and to educate the general public about firearms in their historic, technological, and artistic context. More information about The NRA Foundation can be found online at nrafoundation.org.
About Friends of NRA
Friends of NRA is a grassroots fund-raising program that fosters community involvement to organize and, with help from NRA field staff, plan community events for firearms enthusiasts. All net proceeds from Friends of NRA events are allocated to The NRA Foundation, the leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports. Through NRA Foundation grants for equipment, training materials, range improvements, and more, qualified local, state, and national programs receive aid to involve and inspire a new generation of competitive shooters. Learn more about Friends of NRA at friendsofnra.org.
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