Any truth to this rumour?

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Originally Posted by Bluebulldog

Not to kick up a real s%$t storm here, usually tax free status gets revoked when an organization that fundraises here, sends a disproportionate amount of those funds outside our borders.

Sounds like they failed their compliance audit.

I'm all for Habitat initiatives, which is why I'm a member of DU ( or DUC as the case may be). Ducks Unlimited realized the accountability needs to be there years ago.

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I've always been an NWTF supporter and was even involved in few of their programs but it always bothered me how we went to such great lengths to fundraise here in Ontario when the vast majority of the money raised went to the US and their programs.

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Originally Posted by TPM

I've always been an NWTF supporter and was even involved in few of their programs but it always bothered me how we went to such great lengths to fundraise here in Ontario when the vast majority of the money raised went to the US and their programs.

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Which is no doubt why the lost their status.

There is no harm whatsoever in continuing to support them, if that's what folks want to do. For my dollar, I'd rather support DUC, and the OFAH who indeed keep all money and efforts where we can see it.

No one should be too surprised. For the last 10 or so years its been like watching a slow train headed toward the end of the track.

Back when I was involved with Pheasants Forever I discovered that "NWTF Syndrome" was an obstacle to fundraising and membership. No matter that the banquet dollars flowed differently in PF, some folks couldn't get past their NWTF experiences.

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Originally Posted by ninepointer

No one should be too surprised. For the last 10 or so years its been like watching a slow train headed toward the end of the track.

Back when I was involved with Pheasants Forever I discovered that "NWTF Syndrome" was an obstacle to fundraising and membership. No matter that the banquet dollars flowed differently in PF, some folks couldn't get past their NWTF experiences.

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Hopefully now that they are effectively done in Canada it will maybe make it easier for pheasants forever etc to get more people involved.

I was a staunch supporter as well. I participated in the trap and transfer around WMU93 to 94, years ago. It always concerned me that we had great difficulty getting funds from Edgefield, to assist with any projects we wanted to undertake. I bailed out years ago, and refused to spend a dime to support the NWTF. I'm not really surprised at this information. Their support has been going downhill for years.

I know this is going to have a big impact on a number of annual events at East Elgin Sportsman. My wife and I ran the crossbow clinics for Excalibur at the Women In The Outdoors week-end every June. A couple of youth programs are in jeopardy too.

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Originally Posted by TPM

I know this is going to have a big impact on a number of annual events at East Elgin Sportsman. My wife and I ran the crossbow clinics for Excalibur at the Women In The Outdoors week-end every June. A couple of youth programs are in jeopardy too.

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Because NWTF provided sponsorship money for those programs?

If so, there are a number of other organizations that will probably step up, particularly for the youth programs.

Cabelas is looking to make some serious inroads in this province, as well Can Tire is also well known for sponsoring youth initiatives in sports ( fishing and hunting included).

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Originally Posted by Bluebulldog

Because NWTF provided sponsorship money for those programs?

If so, there are a number of other organizations that will probably step up, particularly for the youth programs.

Cabalas is looking to make some serious inroads in this province, as well Can Tire is also well known for sponsoring youth initiatives in sports ( fishing and hunting included).

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Ya, they sponsered the programs. From what I understand it's not as much about the funding as it is about thte insurance they provided for the events.

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Originally Posted by TPM

Ya, they sponsered the programs. From what I understand it's not as much about the funding as it is about thte insurance they provided for the events.

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If your club is affiliated with the OFAH, it should have a generous amount of insurance already.

I'm sure there is a work around so those programs don't fall by the wayside.

PM me. I'd be happy to assist. I've done quite a lot of event planning involving service clubs, and would happily help in some leg work for your club.

I got the email as well....