Annual NRA dinner and auction to be held
Annual NRA dinner and auction to be held
By: Bob Hughes
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Posted by editor Tue Nov 30, 1999 00:00:00 PST
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0 responses 0 comments Sellouts have occurred three years in a row for the National Rifle Association annual dinner and auction that directly benefits many of the local area shooting sports. This must-do event for the sportsmen and sportswomen of the greater Tehachapi area is on schedule once again for this year.
This year’s banquet will be held on the evening of Aug. 5 at the Benz Barn in Bear Valley Springs. Dinner will be the Central California stole, a man-sized tri-tip barbecue, served with all the trimmings. Its hearty flavor satisfies and fills like no other. Of course, it’s still true that man, and woman, does not live by food alone, so a full bar will also be available.
Many of the events of past dinners will remain the same, such as the good food and many special items to be raffled at much better than average odds. For those who enjoy hot and heavy auction action, there will be ample opportunity to bid on unique artwork as well as many desirable firearms. Many of the auction items have been specially commissioned for these dinners. The popular ladies table, with items chosen especially to appeal to the distaff side of the family, will be back too. What is perhaps the most enjoyable part of the evening, though, is spending time with old friends and making some new friends that have similar interests.
The proceeds from these events are donated entirely to the NRA Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization, primarily for use in fostering conservation efforts throughout California. A generous portion of this money is used in the local Tehachapi area for the betterment of the shooting sports and for education of our youth, the target shooters and hunters of tomorrow.
Sponsorships and tickets are on sale now. Because of limited seating, only 175 tickets will be sold this year. This year, an even earlier sell-out is expected due to the positive word-of-mouth generated in past years. This is your chance to get in early and ensure a seat. There will be no tickets sold at the door.
For tickets and more information, call Hillary Gilmartin at 821-3204.
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