My wife and I attended the LVSCI Chapter's Annual Fundraiser Banquet on March 14 & 15th which was held at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center in Fogelsville, Pa.   This was our first experience with an SCI event.    Congratulations went out as it was announced that the Lehigh Valley Chapter Safari Club International attained ranking as the Largest Chapter in the World!!!!
 
Friday & Saturday there were silent auctions as well as live auctions both having great items to bid on.  The outfitters were in another location with some of their trophies displayed and were available to talk about their experiences.  A local artist (Dan Christ) from Kempton, Pa., had beautiful displays of wildilfe paintings.  We could not resist the urge to buy a couple for our family room.

On Friday evening the guest speaker was Rawley Cogan who is the Lands Program Manager for the RMEF.  He talked about the Pennsylvania Elk Range and the new viewing center which they should be breaking ground for soon in Benezette for anticipated completion fall of 2009. He also introduced us to the Clydesdale's which will be living at the Pennsylvania Visitor Center.

Award presentations were made to outfitters as well as individual achievements for members and youths throughout the year.  We enjoyed our weekend and had the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.  We look foward to next years event.
 
Dennis Brauchle
Pro Staff Member