TODAY, TOMMORROW, FOREVER...

by Charlie Kelly WSF Treasurer

Recently, the WSF Board of Directors have embraced a new mantra; Wild Sheep Foundation, today, tomorrow, forever…. This mindset governs how our planning, decision making, and focus benefit both the wild sheep resource and our membership in the most effective way possible. What exactly does that mean?

TODAY: Our current FY funding is adequate to cover GIA funded conservation projects, public outreach programs, youth recruitment and education, Women Hunt® program, C&A engagement, and so forth. Our staff includes the best talent in the industry, and we put on an industry leading convention that generates the resources we need to fulfill our mission.

TOMORROW: Our new 23/24 FY budget includes expanded funding to cover existing operations as well as growing programs like Women Hunt®, increased youth education through our YWCE and S.H.E.E.P. programs, <1 Club®, Central Asian initiatives, etc., as well as new programs like the 1000 Club, and the Ram-Lay-Away™ program. Our convention refresh efforts result in an even more exciting, better attended and more profitable event. Our staff is better trained, highly motivated, and key new staffing positions are filled with exceptional new hires. Our C&A network is expanding and engaged.

FOREVER…. Our giving societies, programs and endowment fund encourage the growth of the Wild Sheep Foundation as well as the Wild Sheep Legacy Foundation funds that ensure that the WSF can operate in perpetuity in fulfilling its mission.

In an effort to boost contributions to our endowment fund managed by the Wild Sheep Legacy Foundation and help fund our FOREVER…. efforts, a flash fundraiser appeal was conducted at Saturday night’s Sylvan Lake event. A total of $37,000. was raised in a matter of minutes thanks to a handful of dedicated Wild Sheep supporters that understand the importance of our endowment fund campaign. Thanks to their generosity, we are one step closer to ensuring the longevity of WSF conservation efforts!