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Grouper
 
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| Well, I got word yesterday that my application to become the local Pensacola Coordinator for a Chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) has been approved. Not sure what we can get done this year, but I wanted everyone to know that we will very soon have a Chapter of Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry in Pensacola. I am very excited to have a chance to participate in this Program. For those unfamiliar with the Program, harvested deer are donated at a local Processing facility (I will refrain from mentioning which Processor is participating until I get things rolling). The discounted cost to process the deer is funded through charitable donations, and the meat is provided to a local Food Bank to feed hungry families. I feel that it''s a great way to give Hunters some positive publicity, while helping feed some hungry folks with high quality wild game meat. I will be starting some local Fundraising activities for this Program soon after I receive my Start-up Information, and hope that I can count on the good folks on this Forum to help me get things rolling. Even if we can get a handful of deer donated this year, we will be making a difference in someone's lives. If you are interested in finding out more about FHFH, you may visit our Website (www.fhfh.org) or PM me. Ed
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Grouper
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Good for you, man! Hope it works out! I don't hunt, but if you expand to accepting fish, I'll contribute some dinner on occassion!
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Snapper
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| That is outstanding! Congratulations on the approval. I expect this program to receive a lot of support from our hunting community, especially forum members. Make sure we all know well in advance what day Ted Nugent is going to come and guest speak.
Take care. Kenny
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Grouper
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| THIS IS AWESOME - PLEASE DO KEEP US UP TO DATE ON THIS!!!!! We have needed this in our area for some time now! I have a friend who is already at his limit for what he can keep as far as deer meat goes - and I am sure he would be glad to make donations, as would I and several others that I know! I applaud your efforts to get this brought to our area!
__________________________________________________________Chuck BUCKWILD HUNTIN CLUB ~As a wise old hunting buddy of mine once said, "Son, hunting takes time, skill and patience...that's why it's called huntin not killin."~
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Ruby Red Lip
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| Good deal Ed!! Let me know when you get it completed. I have one deer in the freezer and that is all I can keep since the wife isn't a fan of venison. Jeremy
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Ruby Red Lip
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Awsome opportunity to help the ones less fortunate. Count me in.
Doe KILLER
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Snapper
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That is fantastic, congratulations. I say that this becomes a permanet post so that everyone knows that we now have a rep. Again congrats.
Hug and Kiss your kids tonight, there are alot of Soldiers and Sailors who wish they could.
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Snapper
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Maybe one of the moderators can pin this to the top. Once again Ed if there's anything I can do just let me know.
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Grouper
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| Thanks everyone for the replies, PM's and offers of help. I expect to receive my Start-Up Package early this week, so I can get the ball rolling. I would really like to ba able to process at least a few deer this year, then get ready to kick butt next year. Ed
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Grouper
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Thats awesome
 I work to live but I live to FISH
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Ruby Red Lip
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| this great I would love to help! if there is anything I can do. Mcook@donovanmarine.com
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AKA Cookie
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Ruby Red Lip
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| That's really cool. More power to you for getting this going.
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That is awsome! Please count my family and me in as far as we can donate deer as soon as you need some. We will help in any way we can. PM me and let me know when and what you need!
 
Mickey They can only eat you once...TEAM GET BENT
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Ruby Red Lip
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Grouper
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| Well, we're not quite ready to start accepting deer, but we can start accepting financial contributions. To make a donation, please visit the following link, https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=8553 and mark your donation for the Pensacola, Florida Chapter (Chapter FL-05). These donations go directly towards the cost of processing deer locally, and as soon as we accumulate enough money to pay for processing, we can start accepting donated deer. If we don't receive enough deer, the money will be held for next year's season. I will also begin some local Fundraising activities soon, and will let the forum know what I'm doing. Thank you in advance for helping out for this very worthy cause. Ed Kessler
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Mingo
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this is great definetly keep us informed and let us know if u will do hog and fish as well
Richard Lee
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i have a lil bit of deer to clean right now so ill bag it up and freeze it for you!! let me know when i can donate. and BTW, im gonna see if i can throw in some money from my business Scullys Pest Control but ill have to talk to my boss!! aka my dad..
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Grouper
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| Thanks everybody for the support. I received my Start-Up Package and am going through it, not sure if we'll be able to process any deer this year, I need to raise funds to pay for the processing. If anyone wants to donate, you can go to the website www.fhfh.org and designate that your donation is for Location FL-05. I am working on setting up donation sites throughout Pensacola, but it will take me a little while to get this going. If anyone has questions, my phone number is 587-2467. Ed
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| Ed, I have not seen any recent posts. Can you please PM me and give me more specifics on how I can help you raise money or where I can donate a deer for this upcoming season? Thanks, Kevin
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Grouper
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Ruby Red Lip
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Im in. Can you post an update?
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Grouper
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| Right now I am trying to arrange some fundraisers, and applying for some grants to raise the funds necessary to process deer this fall. I am open to any suggestions for a fundraiser.... Ed
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I would like to find out about donating. Will they be able to use wild hog? I am the only one in the house that eats wildgame. Let me know be glad to help and see someone in need get some good eating. Thanks. SK
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Grouper
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| Unfortunately, the Program does not allow for the donation of wild hogs. You might try calling the Food Bank directly to see if they will accept it. (I think it would have to be processed by a USDA Inspected facility). Ed
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Mingo
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We could make fliers and see if they'll pass them out at the next gun show. I'm sure someone would donate..heck if they won't pass them out at the entrance then I will !
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Grouper
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| I'm in the process of applying for several United Way grants, and also have to go apply for WalMart and Sam's Club Community Grants. If I get any one of those, I can start processing deer and begin collecting donations. Thanks for the idea, I actually have a bunch of flyers from FHFH that we could use. Ed
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Ruby Red Lip
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If it's a not for profit organization I have some suggestions. I'll shoot you a PM.
Nathan
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Great job! I do have a thought for the fund raising. How about a turkey shoot. I use to go every weekend. Just a thought.
 THE GROOVY HOOKER
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