National Youth Shooting Sports Conference Presentations
Below you can find presentations and speaker contact information. If you didn’t have a chance to fill out our conference survey, click here to submit your feedback! If you have any questions, contact us at info@midwayusafoundation.org.
MIDWAYUSA FOUNDATION SLIDES
Foundation topics included:
- Introduction to MidwayUSA Foundation – Dani Farris, Marketing Manager
- Youth Shooting Sports Contribution to the Industry – John Linquist, Relationship Manager
- How MidwayUSA Foundation is Advocating for Youth Shooting Sports: Range Grants – Yim Szeto, Program Manager (Southwest)
- Team and Organizational Grant Data – Mandy Stallo, Program Coordination Manager, and Heather Laws, Senior Program Coordinator
- Coach Training Grants – Jay McClatchey, Program Manager (Northeast)
- Programs and Fundraising Resources – Sarah Hall, Project and Events Manager, and Joey Adams, Logistics Coordinator
- MidwayUSA Foundation Industry Connection – John Linquist, Relationship Manager
- Engaging Endowment Holders – Ashley Petersen, Program Manager (Northwest)
Find staff contact information at midwayusafoundation.org/ourteam.
How Do We Double Shooting Sports in 5 Years
Jon Zinnel, Conservation and Youth Shooting Sports Sr. Manager, Federal, CCI & Remington Ammunition
Email: Jon.Zinnel@VistaOutdoor.com
Unique Education Programs: Boone County Nature School
Jenna Stiek, Conservation Educator, Missouri Department of Conservation
Email: Jenna.Stiek@mdc.mo.gov
Marketing Your Organization
Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod, Driftwood Outdoors
Email: info@driftwoodoutdoors.com
Why Ranges Should Be Expanded
Charles “Swanny” Evans, Director of Research and Partnerships, Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports
Email: swanny@cahss.org
Range Grants: NRA
Peter Churchbourne, Director – Hunters’ Leadership Forum, NRA
Email: peter@churchbourne.com
Phone: (877) NRA-RANGE
RANGE GRANTS: PITTMAN-ROBERTSON ACT FUNDING
Peter Novotny, Assistant Chief, Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife
Email: Peter.Novotny@DNR.Ohio.gov
R3 INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS
Zach Snow, Director Member Development, NSSF
Email: zsnow@nssf.org
Phone: 203.426.1320 x224
BUILDING BUNKER AND TRAP FIELDS
Hank Garvey, 3GE, LLC
Email: hhgarvey@gmail.com
Legal Issues Across Shooting Sports: California Law
Greg Lam, Partner, Copilevitz, Lam & Raney, P.C.
Email: greglam@CLRKC.com
Phone: 816-472-9000
Scholarships: CMP Scholarships
Dana Lynd, Assistant Programs Chief, CMP
Website: thecmp.org/youth/cmp-scholarship-program
Email: dbacak@thecmp.org
Scholarships: SSSF (SASP/SCTP)
Rick Leach, National Director, SASP
Website: sssfonline.org/scholarships/
Email: rleach@sssfonline.com
Scholarships: USA YESS
Brian Beard, President, USA YESS
Website: usayess.org/mikeborgscholarship
Email: brian@usayess.org
Scholarships: College Shooting Sports Recruiting
Robbi Vincent, President, FutureU Sports Corp
Website: collegeshootingsportsrecruiting.com
Email: rvincent@futureusports.com
Equipment: NRA Grants
Peter Churchbourne, Director – Hunters’ Leadership Forum, NRA
Email: peter@churchbourne.com
Phone: (877) NRA-RANGE
Equipment: Youth Shooting Sports Alliance
Cyndi Flannagan, Executive Director, Youth Shooting Sports Alliance
Website: youthshootingsa.com
Email: executivedirector@Youthssa.com
Equipment: Federal and Remington Ammunition Youth Program
Jon Zinnel, Conservation and Youth Shooting Sports Sr. Manager, Federal, CCI & Remington Ammunition
Email: Jon.Zinnel@VistaOutdoor.com
EQUIPMENT: DUCKS UNLIMITED TEAM RESOURCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Justin Aycock, Manager of Youth Engagement Programs, Ducks Unlimited
Website: ducks.org/get-involved/ducks-unlimited-youth-programs/du-trap
Flyer: Download Flyer Here
Email: jaycock@ducks.org
Connecting Youth Shooting Sports to Hunters
Charles “Swanny” Evans, Director of Research and Partnerships, Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports
Email: swanny@cahss.org
Growth of Youth Shooting Sports with State Agency Influence
Chris Van Gorp, Shooting Sports and Range Coordinator, Iowa DNR
Email: chris.vangorp@dnr.iowa.gov
Advanced Coach Classes
Hank Garvey, 3GE, LLC
Email: hhgarvey@gmail.com
The Olympic Path
Brent McPherson, Chief Operating Officer, USA Shooting
Email: brent.mcpherson@usashooting.org
The Youth Shooting Sports Pipeline
Robbi Vincent, President, FutureU Sports Corp
Email: rvincent@futureusports.com