Why did you join SCI?
Have you been thinking about joining SCI? Here are several stories of others who have joined and why they did.
My wife Sara and I have been part of SCI for 18 years now. We initially joined because on our first international hunt (to New Zealand) our outfitter signed us up. I had heard of SCI before traveling on this hunt and had come to the Soaring Eagle to the Mid-Michigan annual fundraiser during the open to the public time on a Saturday before the auction. Once Sara and I were signed up with national I figured we might as well check more into the Mid-Michigan chapter. It didn’t take us long to sign up as Chapter members. Some of the reasons we have stayed members, and become life members, is SCI continues to fight for hunters’ rights, both here in the United States and around the world. We have also found that through SCI we were able to find many reputable outfitters and of course the annual fundraiser and auctions are fun to participate in.
Josh Christensen
I joined SCI because my wife’s younger sister got married. The sister had married into a SCI family and invited to us to their Chapter’s Annual Convention. That Chapter is in Eastern Pennsylvania and exposed me to SCI. I responded favorability and joined. I then identified the Mid-Michigan Chapter as the nearest to me and joined. I have been an active member ever since!
Jon Zieman
When my husband started to pursue his love for hunting around the world, he joined a local chapter of SCI to meet the Outfitters and learn more about the hunting protocols. It wasn't long before I was attending meetings and meeting the people involved in the Mid-MIchigan Chapter as well. I have learned that not only is the SCI National Organization a great community of like-minded people who love to hunt, are passionate about conservation, and are avid in protecting the hunting rights of all Americans; but our local chapter brings all of these practices to our Mid-Michigan region. I believe that to be truly a part of an organization, you need to be involved and take part in making a difference, so along with my husband, I joined the Board of Directors several years ago. The Mid-Michigan chapter represents the people of the region who love to hunt - it really doesn't matter the species of animal. Our chapter continues to attract men and women who love to be outdoors and strive to keep our great region a wildlife haven. So come check us out - learn more about hunting and conservation, and meet some really great people who turn out to be really great friends!! We have monthly membership meetings from Spring thru Fall and would love to see you.
Abbe Mulders
This is the only organization that truly fights for hunters rights and who takes part in world wide conservation.
Autumn Gonda
I originally joined SCI to increase access to outfitters and gain knowledge on hunting opportunities. As I got more involved the friendships with hunters and people in the hunting industry kept me paying my dues. Today I value what SCI does advocating for hunters, what our local chapter does for local food banks, children that truly need help to experience a hunt of a lifetime and helping Veterans have special days in the field. I certainly have always valued my membership and its value has only increased over time.
Doug Chapin
I joined SCI in 1989, because I wanted to meet other hunters who had hunted all over Michigan, out of Michigan, and out of the country. I met a lot of great hunters both male and female. I went to Northern BC Canada from a recommendation from guys that had hunted there and could recommend the outfitter. I had hunted with some not so good outfits and found it nice to talk to hunters that had had good hunting trips they would go back with. Hunters are happy to recommend a good outfit, and let you know if they would not go back with certain outfitters. SCI Chapters do lots of great projects that help wildlife. Folks get to meet outfitters in person at the local SCI Banquets and other SCI meetings. It is also very nice and enjoyable to go to the auctions to get the hunt you’d like to do. SCI Chapters have a lot of great projects. They also get kids involved in the outdoors. SCI brings hunting people together. Going to the National SCI Convention is a great experience, everyone should do if they are able. Love the Club.
Roger Froling