Chef Report post Posted August 9, 2012 Below is a copy of the letter that was sent out via email to the email addresses that were on file from the two SCG meetings. So far a lot has been accomplished as far as getting like minded individuals to volunteer their time for the betterment of this state and it's wildlife. I am so very proud of each and everyone of the people that have volunteered thus far! -Chef Sportsmen’s Constituent Group info@scginfo.com Greetings, You are receiving this email because you have supplied your email address at one of the SCG meetings. Since our last meeting on May 8th, the volunteers for the Steering Committee have met twice at the Arizona Game and Fish Headquarters with another meeting scheduled this month. Through these meetings, we have accomplished a great deal for the foundation of this organization: Formed four sub-committees based on input from comments submitted by you during the initial meetings and determined to be of the highest priority: Legislative Affairs Lead – Don McDowell Co-Lead – Scott Corporon Volunteer – Jack Barnes Department Issues Lead – Phil Cramer Co-Lead – Gene Owens Volunteers – Jerry Douthit and Steve Craig Inclusiveness Lead – Allen Taylor Co-Lead – Randy Burton Volunteer – Jeff Williamson Communications Lead – Hector Albarran Co-Lead – Dana Stoneberger Volunteers – Marshall McFarlane and Perry Chisum The Legislative Affairs sub-committee will be tasked with: reviewing legislation; analyzing the impact on conservation; informing SCG members and other sportsmen of upcoming issues and communicating with our legislators. The Department Issues sub-committee will be tasked with: collecting concerns from SCG members and affiliated/unaffiliated sportsmen about issues under the purview of the Arizona Game and Fish (hunt guidelines, bonus points, habitat stamps, THE DRAW, etc.); provide input to the department and receive department response; provide a two-way communication portal for sportsmen and voice our views to the Commission on significant issues. The Inclusiveness sub-committee will be tasked with: working to identify conservation related issues common to different segments of outdoor related recreationalist; seek to build a coalition of the willing with organizations not traditionally part of SCG (e.g. OHV groups, watercraft groups, birding groups); and work with segments of industry affected by these issues. The Communications sub-committee will be tasked with: work with the Inclusiveness sub-committee to establish a liaison with other sportsmen groups; create and maintain an email-list and a web presence for information dissemination, education and communication to all interested parties (affiliated and unaffiliated). All of the sub-committees have already begun work on their tasks. In addition, we have secured website hosting (huge thanks to Amanda at Coueswhitetail.com) and we have an up and running email address. We are working on the website and will notify you when we roll it out. The Steering Committee is also producing a draft of by-laws for the organization. This draft will be sent to you before the end of the month for your review. Please take a few minutes to look this over and provide any comments. The Steering Committee would like thank the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Commissioner Kurt Davis, Deputy Director Gary Hovatter, Craig McMullen (Wildlife Recreation Branch Chief), Leonard Ordway (Assistant Director of Field Operations), Ben Alteneder (Community and Congressional Relations), Christine Smith (Steering Committee) and Paul Cormany (Steering Committee) for their support. If you know of anyone that would be interested in our organization and receiving future emails, please direct them to http://scginfo.com/ or email us at info@scginfo.com. Stay tuned for more information and please spread the word about our organization. The success or failure of SCG will depend on what you do. Thank you for your support and your valuable input. SCG Steering Committee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted August 9, 2012 Again, if you would like to be included in future correspondence, send an email to info@scginfo.com or visit scginfo.com Thanks and I look forward to helping establish the infrastructure for a leading communication portal for sportsmen in the state! HUGE THANK YOU to Amanda for donating her time, servers, and resources in helping make my life easier this past week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted August 10, 2012 i am excited about this group. i know one of the main problems with all conservation groups is getting people involved. i am hopefull that all people who love the outdoors will align themselves with this new organization....allen taylor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
runningbird Report post Posted August 11, 2012 Glad to see this group get going. Good work everybody! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
