On May 23rd, 2010 - fifty five kids between the ages of 8-15 spent a wonderfully sunny day enjoying the activities provided by The Salem Hunting Club at their
28th Annual Youth Day Celebration.
With the weather being so contrary from day to day, we felt blessed to have Mother Nature cooperate with us for the sake of the kids.
Participating in various shooting disciplines under the supervision of Safety Officers, some of the children were experiencing this type of activity for the very first time. Then there were the obviously more seasoned youths who really showed their stuff on the ranges. The kids really impressed the club's members. Those who placed well enough earned trophies that surely will be displayed proudly.
All participants received t-shirts and very nice door prizes as well as snacks, drinks and deliciously grilled hot dogs.
We'd like to thank all the parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who took time from their busy schedules to bring their kids to this event. It's moments such as these that the kids will fondly look back on for years to come.
We'd also like to thank Salem City Schools, The Fun Factory of Salem and East of Chicago Pizza for all their support for this year's event.
Hope to see you all next year!
CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES FROM THE 2008 YOUTH DAY AT THE SALEM HUNTING CLUB
Here's a link to the Morning Journal. They came out and took some shots.