The Connecting with Conservation (CWC) Podcast is proud to welcome Kids & Clays Foundation Executive Director Zac Lemmon as a recent guest. In this episode, Lemmon joins hosts Jon Gassett of Wildlife Management Institute (WMI) and Jim Curcuruto of Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) for an inspirational discussion on how gun owners and the shooting sports community support youth in need.
Kids & Clays was founded to support participating Ronald McDonald Houses through shooting sports, helping improve the lives of critically ill children and their families. Since 1999, Kids & Clays sporting clays fundraiser events have raised more than $50 million to support Ronald McDonald Houses across America.
"Zac and the team at Kids & Clays have done a fantastic job generating much-needed funds for such an important cause," said OSCF Board Member and Kids & Clays supporter Dave Miles. "These events bring together a broad mix of participants, including thousands of first-time attendees. I love that we can do the right thing for families in need while also introducing newcomers to the sport we're so passionate about."
Kids & Clays hosts approximately 50 sporting clays fundraiser events each year. Learn more about upcoming events in your area by clicking here.
"It is important to spread the word on the many positive contributions of the shooting sports community," noted Lemmon. "I enjoyed being a guest and appreciated the opportunity to tell our story of the impact Kids & Clays has with partnering with Ronald McDonald Houses on The Connecting with Conservation Podcast with Jon and Jim."
Learn more by viewing Season 3, Episode 6 of the Connecting with Conservation podcast, which is available on YouTube, PodBean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
The Connecting with Conservation Podcast was created to allow a broad mix of guests from wildlife agencies, industry manufacturers and non-government organizations to share their stories about how their organizations support outdoor recreation and conservation. The conversational format, informative guests and compact episodes make it a great addition to any podcast rotation.
Additional featured episodes of the CWC Podcast include:
Season 2, Episode 52: Dan Forester, VP & CCO, Archery Trade Association
Season 3, Episode 2: Dr. Julie Thorstenson, Executive Director, Native American Fish and Wildlife Society
Season 3, Episode 4: Bryant White, Sr. Program Manager, Assoc. of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
Subscribe to The Connecting with Conservation Podcast's YouTube channel to be alerted to new episodes, releasing weekly. To become a guest on an upcoming episode of The Connecting with Conservation Podcast, reach out to Dr. Jon Gassett (jgassett@wildlifemgt.org) or Jim Curcuruto (jim@stewardsofconservation.org).
Learn more about our guests and their organizations at: Kids and Clays, Native American Fish & Wildlife Society, Archery Trade Association, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
About OSCF:
Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that works with all facets of the outdoor industry to improve cultural acceptance of gun ownership, hunting, fishing, trapping, and target shooting. We use research-based communications and engagement programs that help recruit the next generation of HATS (Hunters, Anglers, Trappers, and Shooters) and promote the positive contributions HATS make to society. To learn more about OSCF programs; "Fill A Bag While Filling Your Tag," "Come With!," "Connecting with Conservation," "Donate A Deer" and the "Outdoor Industry Communication Council," please visit www.OutdoorStewards.org, follow @OutdoorStewards on Instagram or contact Jim Curcuruto at (203) 450-7202, jim@stewardsofconservation.org. Keep up with the latest from OSCF on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
About Wildlife Management Institute (WMI):
WMI was founded in 1911 by conservation- and business-minded people alarmed by declining wildlife populations. Recognizing the need for dedicated professionals, the founders established a small, independent organization focused on wildlife restoration and habitat conservation. As a private, non-profit (501[c]3) organization, WMI operates from field offices, employing highly skilled wildlife scientists to address critical conservation issues. WMI plays a crucial role in advancing wildlife management through a diverse array of activities. Learn more at https://wildlifemanagement.institute/.