HSC Announces 2008 Convention - "Legacy"

noemail@houstonsafariclub.org — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:00:00 GMT

“Legacy” to Snare Global Hunters

Houston Safari Club hosts annual expo in January

Outdoor enthusiasts from around the world will march to a common beat as the Houston Safari Club hosts its annual Worldwide Hunting Expo, titled "Legacy," January 17-19, 2008 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. The event will feature more than 200 outfitters, guide services and outdoor activity vendors from around the world. In addition to its numerous exhibits, the expo will feature live auctions, a silent auction, door prizes, exquisite food and live musical entertainment. Anyone interested in networking with internationally renowned experts and other outdoor enthusiasts can attend. Tickets are available for $10 a piece for daily admission.

The exhibition will open to the public on Thursday, January 17^th at 2 p.m. Following the close of the exhibit hall, Orvis will host a convention kick-off party with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

Our show continues Friday, followed by our Friday evening banquet. That night, friends from around the world will rejoin for a banquet featuring live and silent auction items and a country and western band.

An awards presentation and formal dinner will follow the Saturday exhibition, along with a live auction.

Mac Haik Ford, Capital Farm Credit and S&B Engineers and Constructors, LTD. are proud sponsors of this year’s convention. The Houston Safari Club is currently accepting corporate sponsorships, which provide funding for:

College scholarships for students majoring in wildlife management, range science and conservation.
Cooperative projects with Ducks Unlimited, The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundations, The Nature Conservancy, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Teachers Outdoor Leadership School.
Other organizations such as Operation Orphans, the Boy Scouts of America and many Texas 4-H clubs.

“The Houston Safari Club”, which was founded in 1972, is a non-profit volunteer organization that has raised more than $2 million during the past 30 years to contribute to wildlife conservation, sport hunting, and hunter rights. In partnership with its sister organization, the American Conservation and Education Society, many worthy national and international causes, and many Texas projects have benefited from HSC grants and scholarships given to over 60 students from 7 colleges here in Texas.

Mark this date on your calendar and come join the approximately 800 HSC members as they celebrate the positive impact that concerned sport hunters provide for wildlife populations worldwide. You can become a member of HSC, participate in its fund raising activities, and/or learn more about HSC and its benefits by calling the HSC office at 713-623-8844 or log on to the web site at www.houstonsafariclub.org. Whether you want to just walk thru the Expo and admire all the exhibits or want to attend some of the world class fund raising events, HSC’s “Worldwide Hunting Expo” will be an exciting adventure for you and your family.

28-Aug-07 11:00 AM