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SHOT Show Golf Event Once Again Raises More Than $100,000 for Military Groups

NSSF is proud to announce that the SHOT Show Birdies for the Brave golf outing at TPC Summerlin raised more than $100,000 for military homefront groups.

This was the third straight year that NSSF hosted the charity golf event at the SHOT Show in partnership with the PGA Tour for Birdies for the Brave. This is the second year in a row the event raised more than $100,000 for the eight charities supported by Birdies for the Brave. It’s a great opportunity for our industry to provide even more support for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Birdies for the Brave is a national military outreach initiative proudly supported by the PGA Tour. It was founded by PGA Tour pro Phil Mickelson and his wife, Amy.

“Thank you to the PGA Tour, to Birdies for the Brave and for your leadership and unwavering support of the United States Military,” said retired Navy Vice Adm. Joe Maguire, President and CEO of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, an organization that recently paid the tuitions of 19 sons and daughters of brave soldiers who lost their lives in Afghanistan. The Special Operations Warrior Foundation believes that no child should be provided with less opportunity because of their parents’ brave sacrifice to our nation.

NSSF is a proud supporter of this event and thanks all the event sponsors and everyone who came out to the course to show their support for these organizations.

NSSF and PGA Tour Partner for Charity Golf Event at the 2014 SHOT Show

NSSF will once again be hosting a charity golf event at the 2014 SHOT Show® in partnership with PGA Tour® for Birdies for the Brave® on Jan. 11-12 at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. Birdies for the Brave is a national military outreach initiative founded by PGA Tour pro Phil Mickelson and his wife Amy and proudly supported by the PGA Tour. It’s a great opportunity for our industry to provide even more support for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Proceeds from the Birdies for the Brave event will benefit eight military home-front groups.

Last year’s second annual event raised $100,000 for the charities supported by Birdies for the Brave, and our goal for 2014 is to net $125,000. It’s a great opportunity for our industry to provide even more support for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Attached is the Sponsorship/Registration Package. Please take a moment to review the Sponsorship/Registration Package and consider being a part of this fund raising effort. If you would prefer to make your payment by credit card, please complete the credit card authorization form.

To learn more about how your company can participate or to donate an item or items to our silent auction, please contact:

Nicole Tassone
Chair / Registration
2014 Birdies for the Brave Charity Golf Event Hosted by the SHOT Show
Sponsored by the NSSF
January 11-12, 2014 at TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV
P: 702.256.2000 x229
F: 702.256.2505
nicoletassone@pgatourtpc.com

SHOT Show Golf Event Raises $100,000 for Military Groups

The SHOT Show Birdies for the Brave golf outing last weekend at TPC Summerlin raised more than $100,000 for military homefront groups, surpassing last year’s total by 30 percent.

Birdies for the Brave is a national military outreach initiative proudly supported by the PGA TOUR. It was founded by PGA TOUR pro Phil Mickelson and his wife, Amy.

Organizations benefitting from the money raised are listed here with their Tour player partners:

Green Beret Foundation, Bubba Watson
Homes For Our Troops, Phil Mickelson
United Through Reading, Rory Sabbatini
Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Phil Mickelson
Military Warriors Support Foundation, Tedy Purdy and David Toms
Navy SEAL Foundation, Frank Lickliter II, Vijay Singh and Jerry Kelly
Wounded Warrior Project , Nick Watney, Jason Gore and Boo Weekley
Operation Homefront , Corey Pavin

“NSSF is a proud supporter of this event and thanks all the event sponsors and everyone who came out to the course to show their support for these organizations,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF senior vice president and chief marketing officer.

“We also thank TPC Summerlin General Manager Lee Smith, Nicole Tassone and staff for an amazing job in making this event a resounding success.”

Sponsors Signing on for Birdies for the Brave Charity Golf Event

Making a hole in one on the golf course is a fist-pump moment. Yet there is another way to achieve an even more satisfying emotional high in golf. That’s by becoming a sponsor for the PGA Tour for Birdies of the Brave charity scheduled for January 12 and 13 at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas prior to the SHOT Show.

Four industry companies to date have stepped up to support this worthy event. North American Arms is a Supporting Sponsor at $5,000, and SKB, Southwick Associates and Trijicon Inc. are each Sponsoring a Solder at the $250 level. Southwick also has donated two items for the fund-raising auction.

Additional sponsorship opportunities remain for Birdies of the Brave, which last year raised $70,000 to support nine charities that assist soldiers who were wounded in action. The goal this year is for industry to raise $100,000 for Birdies of the Brave. NSSF is the title sponsor of the event.

Sponsorships still available include the Lead Sponsor at $20,000, Presenting Sponsor at $10,000, golf foursome packages at $2,000, single golfer package at $500 and Sponsor a Soldier at $250.

As anyone who was associated with last year’s event will tell you, being a part of Birdies for the Brave is even better than making a hole in one. It is an amazing opportunity to give back to our wounded veterans and to entertain customers on a TPC course and play with tour pros.

Learn more about Birdies for the Brave sponsorship opportunities at www.shotshow.org/Birdies-for-the-Brave-Golf-Event/

Charity golf event at the 2013 SHOT Show

NSSF will once again be hosting a charity golf event at the 2013 SHOT Show® in partnership with PGA Tour® for Birdies for the Brave® on January 12-13, 2013, at TPC Summerlin, in Las Vegas. Birdies for the Brave is a national military outreach initiative founded by PGA Tour pro Phil Mickelson and his wife Amy and proudly supported by the PGA TOUR. It’s a great opportunity for our industry to provide even more support for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Proceeds from the Birdies for the Brave event will benefit eight military home-front groups.

Wounded Warrior Project supported by TOUR players Nick Watney, Boo Weekley, Frank Lickliter II, and Jason Gore.
Homes for Our Troops supported by TOUR player Phil Mickelson.
Special Operations Warrior Foundation supported by TOUR player Phil Mickelson.
Operation Homefront supported by TOUR player Corey Pavin.
Naval Special Warfare Foundation supported by TOUR players Jerry Kelly, Vijay Singh, and Frank Lickliter II.
Military Warriors Support Foundation supported by TOUR player Ted Purdy.
United Through Reading supported by TOUR player Rory Sabbatini.
Green Beret Foundation supported by TOUR player Bubba Watson.

The event will kick off on Saturday, Jan. 12, with an evening reception and dinner. The golf outing will be held on Sunday, Jan. 13. Each foursome will be paired with a wounded warrior or military member, and the entire event will be military-themed, featuring static displays and a variety of engaging contests. Foursomes will also have the opportunity to play with PGA TOUR pros.

Last year’s inaugural event raised $70,000 for the nine charities supported by Birdies for the Brave, and our goal for 2013 is to net $100,000. It’s a great opportunity for our industry to provide even more support for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available.

Learn more about the event and how to get involved.

North American Arms Supports SHOT Show ‘Birdies for the Brave’ Golf Event Benefiting Military Charities

I’m pleased to report that North American Arms has stepped up to be a supporting sponsor of the 2013 SHOT Show Birdies for the Brave charity golf event next January. Last year’s event raised $70,000 for several military homefront groups, and the goal is to top that this year.

“North American Arms’ support for Birdies for the Brave is based on our respect and appreciation for the men and women of our armed forces who risk their lives in defense of the liberties and freedoms that Americans enjoy today, not the least of which are those granted by the Second Amendment,” said company president, Sandy Chisholm.

We are extremely pleased to see North American Arms be a leader in supporting this worthy charity golf event.

NSSF is the title sponsor and host of the event, which will be presented in partnership with PGA TOUR for Birdies for the Brave on Jan. 12-13, 2013, at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. The charity golf event precedes the 2013 SHOT Show.

NSSF encourages other companies to follow the lead of North American Arms and become a sponsor of SHOT Show Birdies for the Brave. High-value merchandise donations for the silent auction and raffle are also being sought.

Proceeds from last year’s inaugural event benefited nine charities supported by Birdies for the Brave. The goal for 2013 is to net $100,000. It’s a great opportunity for our industry to provide even more support for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Learn more about the event and how to get involved.

NSSF Aims to Raise $100,000 at 2013 SHOT Show Birdies for the Brave Golf Event

NSSF will once again be hosting a charity golf event at the 2013 SHOT Show in partnership with PGA Tour® for Birdies for the Brave® on January 12-13, 2013, at TPC Summerlin, in Las Vegas.

NSSF is the title sponsor for the Birdies for the Brave event, and we are currently looking for other sponsors. In addition, please consider a high-value merchandise donation for the silent auction and raffle.

Learn more about the event and how to get involved.

SHOT Show Golf Event Raises $70,000 for Military Groups

I’m happy to report that our pre-SHOT Show Birdies for the Brave golf outing this past weekend at TPC Las Vegas raised $70,000 for eight military homefront groups.

Birdies for the Brave is a national military outreach initiative proudly supported by the PGA TOUR. It was founded by PGA TOUR pro Phil Mickelson and his wife, Amy.

A big thanks goes out to TPC Las Vegas General Manager Dan Hammell, Nicole Tassone and staff for an amazing job in making this event a resounding success.

Benefiting from the money raised will be these groups:

– Wounded Warrior Project supported by TOUR players Nick Watney, Boo Weekley, Frank Lickliter II, and Jason Gore.
– Homes for Our Troops supported by TOUR player Phil Mickelson.
– Special Operations Warrior Foundation supported by TOUR player Phil Mickelson.
– Operation Homefront supported by TOUR player Corey Pavin.
– Naval Special Warfare Foundation supported by TOUR players Jerry Kelly, Vijay Singh, and Frank Lickliter II.
– Military Warriors Support Foundation supported by TOUR player Ted Purdy.
– United Through Reading supported by TOUR player Rory Sabbatini.
– Green Beret Foundation supported by TOUR player Bubba Watson.

NSSF was proud to support this event, and we thank all of our sponsors and everyone that came out to the course to show their support for these organizations.

As a reminder, SHOT Show attendees can receive a discounted round of golf at TPC Las Vegas this week through Jan. 22. If you’d like to book a tee time, simply visit this website and enter the code SHOT2012 to receive the discount. The individual booking must show their SHOT Show badge at the course when they sign in to get the discount. Prices are $79 Sunday to Thursday (normally $159) and $99 Saturday and Sunday (normally $179).

Sign Up a Team for Pre-SHOT Show Military Fundraiser at TPC Las Vegas

NSSF is hosting a great new pre-SHOT Show charity golf outing Jan. 14 and 15 at the TPC Las Vegas benefiting Birdies for the Brave, a national military outreach initiative founded by PGA Tour pro Phil Mickelson and his wife Amy and proudly supported by the PGA TOUR. It’s a great opportunity for our industry to provide even more support for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Proceeds from the Birdies for the Brave event will benefit eight military home-front groups. The event will kick off on Saturday, Jan. 14, with an evening reception and dinner. The golf outing will be held on Sunday, Jan. 15. Each foursome will be paired with a wounded warrior or military member, and the entire event will be military-themed, featuring static displays and a variety of engaging contests. Foursomes will also have the opportunity to play with PGA TOUR pros.

Industry support from leading industry companies is key to the success of this inaugural event. We applaud Benchmade, Camelbak, Leupold, Pantheon Chemical, Pestilli & Associates and Spartan Blades for their sponsorship of the Birdies for the Brave event and their leadership. We also appreciate ATK, Davidson’s, Legacy Sports, PFI, McNett Corporation, Schuler Inc. and Scopecoat for entering a foursome.

There’s still time for your company to become involved. Click here to learn more about how you can become a sponsor or register a foursome.

Sign Up a Team for Pre-SHOT Show Birdies for the Brave

If you haven’t heard, there will be a great new pre-SHOT Show event this year at the TPC Las Vegas.

NSSF will be hosting a charity golf outing Jan. 14 and 15 benefiting Birdies for the Brave, a national military outreach initiative proudly supported by the PGA TOUR.

We encourage everyone to sign up a team and head out to the course. It’s a great opportunity for our industry to provide even more support for those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Proceeds from the Birdies for the Brave event will benefit eight military homefront groups.

The event will kick off on Saturday, Jan. 14, with an evening reception and dinner. The golf outing will be held on Sunday, Jan. 15. Each foursome will be paired with a wounded warrior and the entire event will be military-themed, featuring static displays and a variety of engaging contests.

Foursomes will also have the opportunity to play with PGA TOUR pros.

NSSF is the Title Sponsor of the Birdies for the Brave event. A variety of additional sponsorship opportunities are also available.

To sign up team or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Nicole Tassone at nicoletassone@pgatourtpc.com.

Discounts for SHOT Show Attendees All Week at TPC Las Vegas

From Jan. 13-22, SHOT Show attendees can receive a discounted round of golf at TPC Las Vegas. If you’d like to book a tee time, simply visit this website and enter the code SHOT2012 to receive the discount. The individual booking must show their SHOT Show badge at the course when they sign in to get the discount.

Prices are $79 Sunday to Thursday (normally $159) and $99 Saturday and Sunday (normally $179).