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WSFA Alberta
Mission Statement
“To promote and enhance increasing populations of indigenous wild sheep in Alberta through the funding
of programs that support responsible wildlife management, conservation education, youth involvement
and the preservation of our hunting heritage.”
Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta
Box 2639
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
T4T 1L6
(403) 845-5544
www.wsfab.org
April 2017
To Whom It May Concern:
We would like to introduce you to the Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta (formerly the
Foundation for North American Wild Sheep – FNAWS) and present to you the WSF
Alberta portfolio that provides detail on our chapter, specific projects we are funding
and some of the future wildlife and habitat programs we are considering.
WSF Alberta was formed by concerned sportsmen/women and conservationists with a
mission “To promote and enhance increasing populations of indigenous wild sheep in
Alberta through the funding of programs that support responsible wildlife management,
conservation education, youth involvement and the preservation of our hunting
heritage.”
Like the founders of the Wild Sheep Foundation, the Alberta chapter founders and
members are concerned about ensuring the future of wildlife in Alberta.
WSF Alberta formed in 1999 and since then has grown to include a membership of
approximately 700 individuals. Twelve volunteer directors and four executive directors
manage the organization, coordinate project participation, publish quarterly newsletters,
organize the annual general meeting and fundraising and work hard toward building WSF
Alberta into a progressive and respected wildlife conservation organization. An affiliate
chapter operates in Edson, Alberta.
WSF Alberta believes that by working with biologists, wildlife managers, enforcement
agencies, corporations and other conservation organizations we can safeguard and
enhance wildlife populations for the enjoyment of all Albertans. While our target species
is Bighorn sheep, the management of populations and habitat often overlap with other
species, so we do fund and sponsor a variety of wildlife projects.
With more than 18 years’ experience in project funding reviews / participation and for
accountability to our membership and supporters, we have developed a formal process of
project funding application review and annual budgeting. Our policy when funding
projects is to provide support through direct participation and to direct funds to the
suppliers rather than to government or education agencies. This way we are ensured all
the funds go directly towards the projects and to the people and businesses that support us
and our communities, and avoid the administration fees (often 20%) associated with
government or educational administrated project.
We are presently funding several programs that target Bighorn Sheep enhancements and
include other wildlife valuable to Albertans. Up to January 2017 funding includes the
Central Eastern Slopes Wolf & Cougar Studies (U of A), an ungulate winter range
restorations project – Eastern Slopes (ACA), Willmore Wilderness Wolverine Abundance
Study (Alberta Research Council), Youth and first time Hunter Mentorship (HFTF),
Biological Sciences Scholarships (Edson), and are in the process of working with Alberta
Sustainable Resources to organize further Bighorn sheep transplants from Cadomin to
other mountain ranges in the south eastern slopes area. We support wildlife and
conservation education programs for youth by organizing and running our own Youth
Hunter Sheep Camp. Our annual camp is typically attended by 45 to 50 youth and
provides training in hunting, survival, horsemanship, orienteering, backpacking and other
sheep hunting related activities.
With continued downsizing of government agencies, more onus is being placed on
conservation organizations to initiate, manage and fund wildlife and habitat enhancement
programs. WSF Alberta is committed to being included and involved in programs that
work toward their mission statement.
This is where you and your business can play an important role in the success of WSFA
and wildlife conservation in Alberta. There are several opportunities to contribute to this
goal. Monetary and/or merchandise donations help support our annual fundraising
banquet. If you or your corporation is interested in assisting in funding a particular
project, we have and continue to work as funding coordinators for such programs.
Individuals and/or corporations are recognized for their contributions through media
releases, newsletter and website articles, project signage and public awareness and
education presentations. We are asking that you please take the time to review the
portfolio and consider working with us in supporting wildlife conservation in Alberta.
The following funding summary includes updated information to January 2017, and
provides a picture of commitments of WSF Alberta.
On behalf of the directors and members of WSF Alberta,
we would like to thank you for your time and consideration.
“Together we can ensure the Future of Wildlife”
SUMMARY OF PROJECT FUNDING
(To January 1, 2017)
WSFA has funded the following projects
Yarrow – Castle Bighorn Sheep Study – ACA $16,000
Cardinal River Enforcement Plan $10,000
Hunting for Tomorrow Foundation $22,500
Northern Alberta Black Bear Study - (In cooperation with the U of A) $4,000
Dall Sheep Parasite Study – NWT $4,000
Bighorn Sheep Forensic DNA Projects – ASRD $5,000
Ungulate Winter Range Enhancement Projects - (In cooperation with the ACA) $30,250
Cadomin/Ram Mountain Bighorn Sheep $5,533
Transplant (12 animals) – SRD/FNAWS
Central East Slopes Wolf Study – U of A $49,500
Central East Slopes Cougar Study – U of A $10,500
Youth Hunter Sheep Camps – FNAWS AB $67,400
Mountain Goat/ sheep surveys (WMU 408) $3,500
Willmore Wolverine Abundance Study-A.R.C $5,000
Ungulate Enhancement (Cougar Management 2013 – 2016) $55,000
Ungulate Enhancement (Wolf Management - 6 Local’s) $111.650
Washington State Disease Study (Domestic vs. Wild - 2013-2016) $15,000
Sheep River Disease Study (Dr. K. Ruckstuh) $16,000
Cadomin Grizzly Study (U of A – 2012 – 2013) $4,500
Willmore Anecdotal Grizzly Study (2013 – 2014) $5,000
Multiagency Sheep Regulation review and Man. update seminar $3,550
Sheep Habitat Range Enhancement (Ram Mtn. Burn/Plan) $5,270
Montana Youth Camp $2,000
Northern Youth Mentorship Program (2012 – 2013) $10,000
Youth Hunter Sheep Camp (2013 – 2016) $59,015 (WSFA & MSL)
Aerial Sheep Surveys (2011 – 2016) $84,005 (WSFA & MSL)
Springbrook Archers $5,000
Youth Hunt $4,000
Sheep Habitat Range Enhancement (Ran Mtn. Burn) $43,865
Sheep Reg. and Management Update Seminars (5 Years) $11,550
Ecological Resiliency & Bighorn Sheep Study (AB Gov/U of A 2012-2016) $62,000
Badlands Bighorns Feasibility Study (Borealis Wildlife Services ltd.) $17,567 (MSL)
Lethbridge Scholarships $4,000
Anatum Ecological Consulting (Hwy.3 Bighorn Sheep Mitigation) $6,000
Order of the Big Horn $7,500
US Grazing Allotment $2,000
GOABC – Thinhorn Summit $1,000
Carmen Island Water Project (2014) $50,000
Ya Ha Tinda Predator SCAT Project (2015) $8,000
Sheep Transplant (9 Sheep moved from Cadomin to Ram Mtn. 2015) $6,300
Total Funding To Date $856,105.00
Edson Chapter’s contribution to the above projects is $295,000
Edson Projects Camp He Ho Ha $8,000
Edson Fish & Game Range Sponsor $22,000
Holy Redeemer High School – Biology Scholarship $9,000
Pope Creek Trail Project $8,215
Trade Show / Convention - Reno $1,386
Ungulate Enhancement (Wolf Management – Edson) $62,800
Ungulate Enhancement (Wolf Management – Grande Cache) $21,500
Ungulate Enhancement (Wolf Management – Hinton) $19,500
Edson Youth Wildlife Management – AAE $33,915
Edson Biological Sciences Scholarship $5,000
Pine Grove Middle School (Palisades) $10,000
Edson Jr. Forest Wardens $2,000
Edson Arrow Launchers $10,000
Edson High School Archery Program $4,000
Edson High School Trappers Program $3,500
Edson High School Environmental Program $2,500
Hinton Archery Club $1000
Edson Middle School Palisades Program $4,600
Edson Middle School Archery Program $2,000
Edson Middle School Outdoor Education $3,400
Parkland Composite High $23,500
Montana Youth Camp $2,233
Taxidermy Cleaning (AEP - Hinton) $1,662
AEP Meetings/Presentations $1,386
Ram Monument Repair $4,230
Total Funding To Date $267,327
WSF – Alberta Chapter
2017 Director’s List
President
Rob Kopecky
Edmonton, AB
780-371-4300
Treasurer
Dave Craig
Innisfail, AB
403-227-6440 (H)
403-357-8804 (C)
Past President
Reg Prostebby
Red Deer, AB
403-896-6949
Directors
Darren Cooney
Sylvan Lake, AB
403-887-3927 (H)
403-358-1385 (C)
Dominic Widdifield
Calgary, AB
403-803-3698
Brian Hallock
Rocky Mtn. House, AB
403-845-3815
403-845-3816 (C)
Vice President
Pat Long
Peace River, AB
780-624-1208 (H)
780-618-7861 (C)
780-624-1269 (Fax)
Secretary
W Frank Turner
Cochrane, AB
403-932-0522
403-703-9110
Directors
John Tanghe (Edson)
Edson, AB
780-723-6297
780-723-0673
Darren Thomson
Calgary, AB
403-830-3958 (C)
Dallas Cota
Red Deer, AB
403-343-1673
587-447-1469 (C)
Directors
Ryan Powell
Olds, AB
587-796-0925
587-377-3446 (C)
Lee Martineau
Calgary, AB
403-669-8669
Southern Director
Rob Erickson
Sundre, AB
403-638-4105
403-638-6540 (C)
Youth Camp Chairperson
Brenda Erickson
403-638-4105
Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta
IBC Business Center
#104, 4804 – 47 Ave (Box 2639)
Rocky Mtn House, AB, T4T 1L6
403-845-5544 (Deena)
403-845-5850 (Fax)
Directors
Chris Maxwell
Okotoks, AB
403-589-2038
Director-at-Large
Steve Broadhead
Redcliff, AB
403-783-7822
Northern Director
Steven Witiuk
Sherwood Park, AB
780-913-3802 (C)
780-464-1450
Youth Camp Chairperson
Christy Hallock
403-845-3815
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PLATINUM $10,000 8 PERSON TABLE, YOUTH RIFLE & CASE, WILD SHEEP JACKET & PRINT GOLD $7,500 8 PERSON TABLE, YOUTH SHOTGUN & PRINT SILVER $5,000 8 PERSON TABLE & PRINT BRONZE $2,500 8 PERSON TABLE
ALL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS WILL RECEIVE A PLAQUE AND BE RECOGNIZED ON LOCAL RADIO ALONG WITH ADVERTIZING AT BANQUET
YOUTH RIFLE & YOUTH SHOTGUN TO BE LIVE AUCTIONED
AT BANQUET ON SPONSORS BEHALF
OFFICIAL TAX RECEIPT WILL BE PROVIDED THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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