FOLLOW UP: Shootin’ Traps for Trips Raises $4,500 for Volunteer Transportation Center

CARTHAGE- The tenth annual Shootin' Traps for Trips fundraiser for the Volunteer Transportation Center (VTC) was another big success, according to officials.

Held back on July 23 at the Carthage Rod & Gun Club, this year's event saw 89 participants and raised more than $4,500 to benefit transportation of clients in Jefferson and Lewis Counties. 

“We had an awesome turnout again for this year’s event and had another year of great weather,” said VTC Foundation Director and Director of Communications Jeremiah S. Papineau.

“It was great to see even more younger shooters compete, thanks to the support of local high school teams and local clubs, including the Carthage Rod and Gun Club.”

Top Gun of this year’s 50 Bird Shoot was Taylor Green with a score of 50.

Other winners of the shoot were:

Sub-Junior Class – Remington Ruppert (47)

Junior Class – Taylor Green (50)

Veteran Class – Merle Arndt (48)

Senior Veteran Class – George Brinkley (48)

Ladies Class – Kenzie Ritz (47)

D Class – Zayne Rebb (40)

C Class- Jerry Reed (45)

B Class – David Dibble (45)

A Class – Ryan Reed (49)

With the tenth annual Shootin' Traps for Trips in the books, the next major VTC fundraiser will be the seventh annual Jefferson-Lewis Golf Tournament, aimed for Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at Cedars Golf Course, located at 9368 East Road, Lowville, NY.  

Stay tuned, we'll be airing more details on the gold tournament in the near future, In the meantime, those who wish to sign-up now are encouraged to call 315-303-2590.

Be sure to listen to our latest on-air interview with VTC Foundation Director and Director of Communications - Jeremiah S. Papineau:

Images courtesy via the Volunteer Transportation Center.