The winning team – Shoot Happens. Congratulations to (l to r): Dave Scott, Bob Merkley, Scott Price, Nick Stanford and Bob Logan.
The 22nd Annual Auspice Capital Director’s Invitational was held on Thursday, September 11th at the AHEIA Calgary Firearms Centre at DeWinton. The event is garnering a reputation as one of the classiest events in the shooting sports and somehow is always blessed with exceptionally beautiful weather and the trend continued this year as we had another gorgeous late summer day. Bob Gruzecki, along with his capable staff and helpful volunteers ensured the day went off without a hitch.
The Calcutta was a big hit as usual with over $10,000 generated in bidding for teams. Mike Mannas won the Calcutta for the third straight year while Pheasants Forever President Scott Price won the second-place team for the 2nd year In a row. Ron McConnell picked lucky team number 7 to round off the winnings.
After the Calcutta the shoot began. The competition is one round of Trap, one round of Trap Doubles and one round of Skeet.
The winning team was Shoot Happens, who have been second place for the last 2 shoots. Congratulations to Bob Merkley, Nick Stanford, Bob Logan, Scott Price and David Scott for getting back to the top. Congratulations to Cinco Pendejos for their second place finish. Good work as well to the Stavely Elks team for their 3rd place finish. Finally, congratulations to Drew Shaw for being the top Individual shooter of the day.
Another great meal and great event thanks to the folks from Great Events.
After auctioning off a handful of items we ended the evening with the draw for the Summer Upland Raffle. Congratulations to Jon Dick who won the Caesar Guerini 28ga.
Thanks to Bill Brown of Elevate Auctions, Derek Hallgrimson, Jalen Hulit, Deana Schmuland, Nicole Borghese & Terri and Laurette for their tremendous support.
Thanks as well to Bob Merkley and Blacksone Drilling Fluids for providing the cigars – a favourite amongst the attendees. It was another first class, high energy, warm & friendly event.
A special thanks to Auspice Capital for their continued sponsorship.
