National Rifle Association Honors
Corpus Christi Friends of NRA
Corpus Christi Friends of NRA Chairwoman Laura Berry accepting the award for the 2008 Most
Outstanding Committee from Texas Governor Rick Perry and NRA President Ronald Schmeits
Each year during the Fall NRA Board of Directors Meeting, individuals and organizations are invited to Washington D.C. to be recognized for their outstanding achievements and service to the National Rifle Association. The NRA's National Awards Program was established in the 1980s to recognize the exemplary service of those persons who support the NRA in areas such as legislative affairs, club operations, women's and youth programs, and fund-raising activities.
The Most Outstanding Friends of NRA Committee Award is presented to the committee that raises the most funds at single Friends of NRA event. In 2008, Corpus Christi Friends of NRA led the nation by raising over $188,000 in net income. Through 2008, they have raised an astounding $1,415,671 for The NRA Foundation and have had almost 12,000 attendees.
"It's because of the leadership and dedication of people like Laura Berry, Chairwoman of the STX-01 Committee, that we can effectively promote the shooting sports and all NRA programs to gun owners everywhere," said NRA Executive Director Kayne Robinson.