FGSF made a donation to the Marines Toys for Tots campaign. Foundation President and Chairman meets with Santa on December 14 to deliver the check. We are happy to support such a great cause.
Troop 248 held their end of summer campout at FGSA club the weekend of September 28th. The scouts were given a brief safety lesson and then headed to the range for some 22 pistol and rifle shooting. In addition, the troop completed a conservation project which consisted of seeding and installing erosion matting on our bare berms on the rifle range. We would like to thank all of the volunteers that helped make this event a success. We look forward to having the troop back for more target practice to get them prepared for their shooting merit badge.
Congratulations to the following recipients of this years educational scholarship.
Ms. Cassidy Baradah graduated from Sto-Rox High School and will be attending Robert Morris University in pursuit of a degree in Criminal Justice.
Ms. Mackenzie Pifko graduated from Montour High School and will be attending Duquesne University in pursuit of a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education.
Mr. Jack Tollan IV graduated from Moon Area High School and will be attending Community College of Allegheny County in pursuit of a degree in HVAC.
We had over 50 registrants for this year’s event. The participants received hands on training in archery, black powder, first aid, pistol, pistol range simulator, rifle and trap. A big thank you to our sponsors and volunteers.
Troop 248 Help Stock Trout for Opening Day and Foundation Fishing Tourney
Over a dozen scouts hiked into the FGSA on Friday April 12, 2019 to assist with the stocking of fish for the annual opening day of trout season . The stocking included John “Fish Man” Bodnar’s large 18″ to 30″ trout along with the tagged fish for the tournament.
The FGSF sponsored training in March for board members, club and range officers and anyone responsible for running a club event. The training included instruction on the use of our recently purchased trauma bag items along with CPR, AED, First Aid and Bleeding Control.
The FGSF sponsored three trout stockings in Montour Creek in April – May 2018. Anglers from all over the area came out and enjoyed all that Montour Creek and the surrounding area has to offer.
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Grant Received
The foundation received a Community Champions grant from Constellation an Exelon Company. The grant was awarded to assist with our tree planting and food plot enhancement of the Montour Creek Valley. The project will be completed by June 30th, 2018.
J. Scarsellone has been awarded funding for his Eagle Scout project. The Project is a community bulletin board. The project will be completed for the Forest Grove Sportsmen Club. The Sportsmen Club and Montour trail will each have their own separate boards to post information. The board will be covered with a roof to help keep the boards more protected from the elements. This project is needed for the Sportsmen Club because the Club needs a new way to post information to the community. The donation from the foundation will go toward the lumber, roofing, cork boards, osb boards, screws nails, cement, wood stain, landscaping tarp and gravel rock. The project will be worked on throughout the winter and will be installed in late winter. The project should last a lifetime.
On June 17, 2017, The Forest Grove Sportsmens Foundation sponsored the First Annual “Women in Arms” event at the Forest Grove Sportsmens Club in Coraopolis, PA. During this firearms safety and training event, the women learned about black powder, pistol range, and rifle range shooting, as well as archery. They also participated in simulated firearms training, and learned about topics like situational awareness and domestic violence prevention.
The women were treated to a wonderful food buffet, and there were lots of great door prizes, including the Grand Prize: A (type?) gun built by Tim Hartzell.
Sponsors of the event included Simtec Simulated Firearms Training Services, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR), whose mission is to respond, educate, and advocate to end sexual violence, and Michael Moore from U.S. LawShield Firearms Program.
Foundation News
Marines Toys for Tots
FGSF made a donation to the Marines Toys for Tots campaign. Foundation President and Chairman meets with Santa on December 14 to deliver the check. We are happy to support such a great cause.
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BSA Troop 248 Holds Summer Campout at FGSA
Troop 248 held their end of summer campout at FGSA club the weekend of September 28th. The scouts were given a brief safety lesson and then headed to the range for some 22 pistol and rifle shooting. In addition, the troop completed a conservation project which consisted of seeding and installing erosion matting on our bare berms on the rifle range. We would like to thank all of the volunteers that helped make this event a success. We look forward to having the troop back for more target practice to get them prepared for their shooting merit badge.
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2019 Scholarships Awarded
Congratulations to the following recipients of this years educational scholarship.
Ms. Cassidy Baradah graduated from Sto-Rox High School and will be attending Robert Morris University in pursuit of a degree in Criminal Justice.
Ms. Mackenzie Pifko graduated from Montour High School and will be attending Duquesne University in pursuit of a degree in Early Childhood and Special Education.
Mr. Jack Tollan IV graduated from Moon Area High School and will be attending Community College of Allegheny County in pursuit of a degree in HVAC.
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3rd Annual Women in Arms Event a Huge Success
We had over 50 registrants for this year’s event. The participants received hands on training in archery, black powder, first aid, pistol, pistol range simulator, rifle and trap. A big thank you to our sponsors and volunteers.
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Troop 248 Help Stock Trout for Opening Day and Foundation Fishing Tourney
Over a dozen scouts hiked into the FGSA on Friday April 12, 2019 to assist with the stocking of fish for the annual opening day of trout season . The stocking included John “Fish Man” Bodnar’s large 18″ to 30″ trout along with the tagged fish for the tournament.
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Trauma Training
The FGSF sponsored training in March for board members, club and range officers and anyone responsible for running a club event. The training included instruction on the use of our recently purchased trauma bag items along with CPR, AED, First Aid and Bleeding Control.
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Trout Stockings a Big Success
The FGSF sponsored three trout stockings in Montour Creek in April – May 2018. Anglers from all over the area came out and enjoyed all that Montour Creek and the surrounding area has to offer.
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Grant Received
The foundation received a Community Champions grant from Constellation an Exelon Company. The grant was awarded to assist with our tree planting and food plot enhancement of the Montour Creek Valley. The project will be completed by June 30th, 2018.
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Eagle Scout Project Funded
J. Scarsellone has been awarded funding for his Eagle Scout project. The Project is a community bulletin board. The project will be completed for the Forest Grove Sportsmen Club. The Sportsmen Club and Montour trail will each have their own separate boards to post information. The board will be covered with a roof to help keep the boards more protected from the elements. This project is needed for the Sportsmen Club because the Club needs a new way to post information to the community. The donation from the foundation will go toward the lumber, roofing, cork boards, osb boards, screws nails, cement, wood stain, landscaping tarp and gravel rock. The project will be worked on throughout the winter and will be installed in late winter. The project should last a lifetime.
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First Annual “Women in Arms” Event
The women were treated to a wonderful food buffet, and there were lots of great door prizes, including the Grand Prize: A (type?) gun built by Tim Hartzell.
Sponsors of the event included Simtec Simulated Firearms Training Services, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR), whose mission is to respond, educate, and advocate to end sexual violence, and Michael Moore from U.S. LawShield Firearms Program.
Special thanks to:
The Forest Grove Sportsmens Association
Simtec Services
Bonacorsi Brown & Johnson Primary Care
Firearm Owners Against Crime
E.R. Shaw Small Arms Manufacturing
Pittsburgh Cerakote
The Allegheny County Sheriff
U.S. Law Shield
Ruger Firearms Company
Cheplic Packing, Inc.
Harry P. Swasey
Pamela’s Porcelain
Jeff Sealey
Hazel Brothers
Vicky Mansfield
Thomas Bonacorsi
Jean Furgiuele
Diane Page
Breadworks
Magpul Industries
Klint Macro
Julie Likar
Sam’s Club
Tim Hartzell
BLE Aerial Imaging, LLC
Hope to see everyone at the event next yea