FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 2, 2020
For more information contact:
Alison Harrison, District Executive, Office: 757-497-2688 ext. 372
James Parnell, Scout Executive, Cell: 214-883-6027
NRA FOUNDATION AWARDS $26,900 TO TIDEWATER COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Virginia Beach, Va. – The NRA Foundation has awarded Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America grants totaling $26,900 to fund youth shooting sports education. “We are very excited to offer the Scouts enhanced shooting sports opportunities,” said Scout Executive James Parnell, “and pleased that the NRA Foundation is making an investment in our community.”
The grant provides new safety gear, targets, ammunition, firearms, and archery supplies. Tidewater Council offers shooting sports and archery as part of its comprehensive character-building Scouting programs. In addition to education and safety training, Scouts enjoy hands-on shooting sports and archery experiences at summer resident camps, day camps, and additional 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 discipline, marksmanship, safe and responsible use of firearms, appreciation of nature and natural resources, sportsmanship, conservation ethics, and, for many, a lifelong avocation.
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 over 5,300 youth and 2,400 adult volunteers in the Virginia cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, as well as the North Carolina counties of Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perquimans. Boy Scouts of America is one of the world’s largest youth organizations. More information about Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America is available by visiting www.tidewaterbsa.com, emailing james.parnell@scouting.org, or calling 757-497-2688.
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 shooting 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 www.nrafoundation.org.
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. Its website is nra.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 www.friendsofnra.org.
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