Over $4,500 raised in 2023 ‘Shootin’ Traps for Trips’ VTC fundraiser

Published on July 24, 2023

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CARTHAGE- Over $4,500 was raised this-year for the 11th annual ‘Shootin’ Traps for Trips’ fundraiser to benefit the Volunteer Transportation Center.

“This was our best year yet,” said VTC Foundation Director and Director of Communications Jeremiah S. Papineau.

“We had an amazing turnout and it was great to again see more younger shooters compete, thanks to the support of local high school teams and local clubs, including the Carthage Rod and Gun Club.”

CLASS WINNERS:

Sub-Junior Remington Rupert (47)
Junior Joseph Schrodt (43)
Veteran John Bach (48)
Senior Veteran Pat Putman (49)
Ladies Charity Rupert (46)
D Jason Lesperance (43)
C Joel Dindl (45)
B Nate Arndt (48)
A Dennis Jackson (49)
AA Declan McFall (49)

This year’s 50 Bird Shoot saw 97 participants, with all proceeds to benefit transportation of Volunteer Transportation Center clients in Jefferson and Lewis Counties.

In 2022, volunteer drivers provided 26,487 charitable trips over 878,240 miles in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, according to the VTC.

Of those miles, 376,604 helped those in Jefferson County, 137,743 in Lewis County, and 363,893 in St. Lawrence County.

That equated to approximately $439,120 in mileage reimbursement for volunteers.

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