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The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of Safari Club International is a non-profit 501(C)(4) organization representing a dynamic group of members dedicated to the preservation of our hunting heritage.

We believe that the future of responsible game management resides within the next generation of hunters and the continued support of sportsmen and women around the globe.

We support programs that introduce young and adults to the outdoor life, and that teach the ethics of "fair chase" and respect for wild places and its inhabitants.

We promote education and public awareness about our role as conservationists and champions of hunter's rights.

We firmly believe in the value of hunting as both a game management tool and its spiritual importance to a functioning society.

As a coalition of sportsmen and women dedicated to the advancement of hunting in this world, we welcome all who share our commitment to the stewardship of the natural resources of this small and beautiful planet.

Safari Club International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife, education of the people, and the protection of hunters rights.
Founded in 1972, Safari Club International is a worldwide charitable organization that promotes wildlife conservation and education, provides services for people in need, and functions as an advocate for hunters and hunting. More than 50,000 members and 190 chapters in 103 countries empower the SCI mission around the globe

North Florida Chapter of Safari Club International
We have the obligation to be leaders. If hunting is to survive in this country and in the world, it will be because of you.
— General H. Norman Schwarzkopf (addressing SCI members)

Northern Michigan Regional Chapter of Safari Club International is a 501 C (4) tax exempt organization. The Chapter was chartered by Safari Club International in 1998. The Chapter operates with a volunteer staff – there are no paid employees. The Chapter is based in Alpena, Michigan but the Chapter’s membership list includes individuals from locations all over northern Michigan, a number of states within the US, seven Canadian Provinces, Mexico, New Zealand and South Africa.

The Northeast Michigan Chapter has four primary project focuses: Safari Wish - designed for young people who are critically ill and/or who are challenged physically or mentally; Michigan Heroes – designed to provide a hunting experience for active duty service men and women who have been deployed to the Middle East; Sportsmen Against Hunger – designed to provided processed wild game to homeless and/or economically disadvantaged individuals in northern Michigan; and, educational programs designed to expose young people to the out-of-doors and to teach them about the role that hunting plays in wildlife conservation. All Chapter activities are currently funded with resources generated by the Chapter’s annual auction/banquets and donations from Chapter members.

“Into the Wild” will be the 14th annual banquet/auction of the Northeast Michigan Chapter – Safari Club International. “Into the Wild” is scheduled for March 2 and 3, 2012 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City, Michigan. We welcome the participation of both members and non-members. More information about this fund-raising program can be found on the Chapter’s website – www.nemisci.com.

Protecting hunters’ rights and promoting wildlife conservation, SCI’s two areas of focus, historically has been the interest of hundreds of individuals long before SCI was established. But how did SCI as an organization begin?

Forty years ago, there were many safari clubs across the country made up of local, unaffiliated groups of hunters. One such was Safari Club of Los Angeles, which was formed in April 1971 by forty-seven individuals. In early 1972, an out-of-towner from a similar club in Chicago attended one of the monthly Wednesday night meetings, and it was decided that the L.A. club should attempt to combine with the one in Chicago to make it an affiliated chapter. The founder of Safari Club of Los Angeles, C.J. McElroy, went to the Windy City and instituted the new chapter.

Eleven months after the formation of Safari Club of Los Angeles, on March 9, 1972, the name was changed officially to Safari Club International. SCI continued to reach out to other independent safari clubs throughout the United States in an effort to combine them into a single overall organization.

Today, interest in SCI’s two primary missions has grown a worldwide network. Subsequent involvement and promotion of these missions is rooted in each of our nearly 50,000 members, supported through each of our 170 chapters found across the globe, and put into action by government representatives and personnel both nationally and internationally.

In this way, we can encourage an appreciation for nature and wildlife so that conservation efforts remain strong, while also fighting to protect our rich hunting heritage. Big changes can be achieved through the endeavors of many who are united in a mission – the mission of Safari Club International.

Safari Club International (SCI) is the leader in protecting our freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide by:
Collecting, organizing and distributing educational information and data regarding the wild animals of the world and hunting opportunities available in the world.

- Supporting research and management and influence laws and regulations in favor of wildlife conservation and to participate in civic and humanitarian efforts that support our goals.

- Providing a channel for organized efforts to promote a public understanding and acceptance of hunting as an effective tool for wildlife conservation and management.

- Associating with other clubs throughout the world that share our goals, beliefs, and purposes for participating in programs of common interest.

- SCI Members are active in more than 100 countries, and you’ll cherish your involvement with SCI. SCI fights tirelessly to protect the hunting heritage enjoyed by 15 million Americans and 45 million families around the globe.

- Together, we help every sportsman and sportswoman understand how and why SCI is truly ‘First for Hunters.’ By joining SCI, you join the ranks of hunters spanning more than 100 countries who share the same passion for our hunting heritage and wildlife conservation as you.

To promote a public understanding and acceptance of sport hunting as an effective tool for wildlife conservation through educational information and programs.

Oklahoma Station Chapter Safari Club International
www.oklahomastationsci.org
PO Box 14177 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73113
a 501c3 organization

Safari Club International - Orange County