On March 13, Brandon Lodge put on their first Brandon Elks/Boy Scouts clay shoot benefit to raise funds to help their dedicated Boy Scout Troup #627 attend their camp. There were 51 shooters, numerous “Brandon Boys” volunteers, lodge members and at least 12 Boy Scouts from Troop #627 who helped make this first benefit a wonderful success. Held at Fishhawk Sporting Clay’s, the event earned a net profit of $4,600 for the troop. With Boy Scout camp costing $350 per scout, the troop will now be able to sponsor numerous scouts to camp this year. Jim Randall, chairman, and Mark Vargo, co-chairman, have promised to hold the event next year as well.
Pictured is the No. 1 shooter, Lonnie Hatcher. Seated is the clay shoot safety guard.