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Fri27Aug2021Sun29Aug202112:00 pmLearn More
Gold Star Weekend 2021
August 27 - 29th, 2021
We invite families of military fallen from all wars (Iraq, Afghanistan, Desert Storm, Vietnam, Korea, WWII and conflicts in-between) to be our guests for an amazing weekend planned exclusively for you and your family at Camp Bliss, Walker, MN. You will have time to share your stories with fellow Gold Star Families, relax and laugh together and make wonderful new friends. The way you spend your time is up to you!
Numerous activities including canoeing, fishing, nature walks, paddle boarding, kayaking, biking and hiking, and too many more to list.
Cost is $125 per family for the weekend and includes lodging and all meals. The weekend is limited to a total of 25 people including children.
The cost to send 1 Veteran to Camp Bliss for a weekend retreat is $650, which includes lodging and all meals. Because of donations/sales from our 2020 Guns and Goods Raffle, we are able to supplement $575 per Veteran or Person with Disabilities
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Fri24Sep20217:30 pmLearn More
2021 Guns and Goods Raffle - Friday, September 24th, 2021
Scroll down for list of guns being raffled off!
The cost to send 1 Veteran, Law Enforcement Officer, or anyone with a disability to Camp Bliss for a weekend retreat is $650, which includes lodging and all meals. Because of donations/sales from our 2020 Guns and Goods Raffle, we are able to supplement $575 per person, up to 50 people.
2021 Gun list:
1 Henry Lever action 22 LR - Teddy Fahnhorst
2 Ruger 10/22 W/Scope - Pat Gorman
3 Ruger Precision 22 IR - Carol Schulte
4 Savage Axis II W/Scope 30-06 - Sarah Wilson
5 Remington 783 30-06 W/Scope - Thomas Strobel
6 Remington 870 Express 12 ga - Jesse Godzala
7 Taurus G2C 9mm - John Muller
8 Winchester SXP Camo 12 ga - Shannon Shraut
9 Marlin Model 60 Wood - Mary Touve
10 Ruger 10/22 W/Scope - Lynn Mischke
11 Stoeger Condor O/U 20 ga - Michele Pelka
12 Henry Lever action 22 LR - Robert Oberg
13 Kel Tec PMR 30 22 Mag - Randy Craft
14 Remington 870 Express 12 ga - Dave Ingalsbe
15 Smith and Wesson SD9VE 9mm - Brian Jendro
16 Taurus G2C 9mm - Brenda Hoffman
17 Henry Lever action 22 LR - Diane Smith
18 Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 IR - Ron Warnert
19 Benelli Nova Camo 12 ga - Danya Rice
20 Smith and Wesson shield 9 mm - Eric Licht
21 Henry Lever action 22 LR - Jeff Verkinnes
22 Ruger 10/22 W/Scope - Gina Kraus
23 Remington 870 Express 12 ga - Kurt Marthaler
24 Marlin Model 60 Wood - Alex Coulter
25 Stoeger Condor O/U 12 ga - Brian Braun
26 Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 IR - Alliance Building Corp
27 Remington 870 Express 20 ga - Jon Holthusen
28 Beretta A 300 Outlander Syn. 12 ga - Nathan Ferguson
29 Smith and Wesson M&P 223 - John Brichacek
30 Savage 93R17 W/Scope 17 HMR - Paul Mitchell
31 Mossberg 20 ga combo - John Muller
32 Ruger 10/22 W/Scope - Denny Vonnahme
33 Savage A17 17 HMR W/Scope - Ben Kunkel
34 Mossberg 20 ga combo - Chuck Verhaagh
35 Savage Axis II W/Scope 30-06 - Adam Loch
36 Ruger SR22 22LR - Mary Touve
37 Remington 783 270 W/Scope - Richard Loscheider
38 Bond Arms Snake Slayer 410/45lc - Kirby Swanson
39 Benelli Nova 12 ga - Jim Linn & Tom Z
40 Marlin Model 60 Wood - Troy Cichon
41 Savage 93R17 W/Scope 17 HMR - Kurt Marthaler
42 Remington 783 30-06 W/Scope - Randy Yaeger
43 Benelli Nova Camo 12 ga - Jack Pearson
44 Benelli Nova 12 ga - Kayla Klein
45 Taurus G2C 9mm - Brian Eiynck
46 Ruger 10/22 W/Scope - Odor Eliminators
47 Stoeger Condor O/U 12 ga - Dave Trobec
48 Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 IR - Travis Anderson
49 Henry Lever action 22 LR - Nancy Kollmann
50 Henry Golden Boy - Trevor Gust
51 Franchi Affinity 3 20 ga - Kurt Durrwachter
52 Marlin Model 60 Wood - Jason Ferche
53 Ruger SR22 22LR - Tina Holthusen
54 Ruger 10/22 W/Scope - Jeanne Sopcinski
55 Savage 93R17 W/Scope 17 HMR - Scott Montour
56 Kel Tec PMR 30 22 Mag - Roger Varilek
57 Henry Golden Boy - Tou Vang
58 Remington 783 270 W/Scope - Nate Landwehr
59 Stoeger Condor O/U 12 ga - Sherry Gulbranson
60 Smith and Wesson shield 9 mm - Jon Pearson
61 Ruger SR22 22LR - Charity/Joe Kuperus
62 Taurus G2C 9mm - Todd Case
63 Kel Tec PMR 30 22 Mag - Paul Alvarez
64 Remington 870 Express 12 ga - Dave Nilson
65 Benelli Nova 12 ga - Angie Handeland
66 Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 IR - Dean Mitchell
67 DPMS Oracle 223 - Clara OBrien
68 Mossberg 20 ga combo - Vicki Wogan
69 Savage Axis II W/Scope 30-06 - Jamie Curtis
70 Smith and Wesson SD9VE 9mm - Connie Powell
71 Stoeger Condor O/U 20 ga - Jesse Nelson
72 Savage 220 slug gun 20 ga - Chantz Axelson
73 Taurus G2C 9mm - Nicole Holthaus
74 Savage 93R17 W/Scope 17 HMR - Bev Wenz
75 Taurus G2C 9mm - Duke Jarnot
76 Remington 870 Express 12 ga - Laura McLaughlan
77 Winchester SX4 hybrid 12 Ga - Ed Atanasoff
78 Kel Tec PMR 30 22 Mag - Jackie Gertken
79 Smith and Wesson SD9VE 9mm - Luke Ferkinhoff
80 Remington 870 Express 20 ga - Peter Mehr
81 Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 IR - Ben Dockendorf
82 Marlin Model 60 Wood - Kayla Klein
83 Henry Golden Boy - Tracy Clark
84 Smith and Wesson SD9VE 9mm - Kyle Nystrom
85 Remington 870 Express 20 ga - Jeff Verkinnes
86 Mossberg 20 ga combo - Dylan Roth
87 Savage 220 slug gun 20 ga - Jason Oxley
88 Marlin Model 60 Wood - Joe Westerlind
89 Remington 870 Express 20 ga - Dave Nilson
90 Ruger 10/22 RB Wood 22 IR - Koop
91 Savage Axis II W/Scope 30-06 - Vincent Marstein
92 Stoeger Condor O/U 20 ga - Kevin Lundquist
93 Remington 783 30-06 W/Scope - Julie Smith
94 Savage 93R17 W/Scope 17 HMR - Megan Johnson
95 Remington 783 270 W/Scope - Joe Przybilla
96 Benelli Nova 12 ga - Chris Lundorf
97 Remington 870 Express 20 ga - John Fischer
98 Tikka T-3 Stainless 270 Win - Paul Wippler
99 Kel Tec PMR 30 22 Mag - Eric Licht
100 Benelli Nova Camo 12 ga - Paul Radeke
Rules and Regulations:
The drawing will start at 7:30 pm on Friday at the Sauk Rapids VFW: 901 North Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379.
Need not be present to win.
All are welcome to attend.
Vouchers will be available on site.
Raffle Tickets limited to 2000 – $40 per ticket.
A winning ticket will not be returned to the drawing; one chance to win per ticket.
The winner will be issued a voucher for the awarded gun. The voucher can be used to purchase the awarded gun or a gift card will be issued by Scheels which can be used as store credit on any merchandise. Gift cards may also be used online. Gift cards valid only at Scheels Store, 40 North Waite Avenue, Waite Park, MN. 56387.
All winners will be notified of the gun they have won and will receive a voucher. Winner must then present this voucher and their driver’s license to the gun department at Scheels in Waite Park, MN. Each winner will then be issued his or her gun or gift card.
The winner is responsible for all applicable fees and/or taxes.
Must be 18 years of age to purchase a ticket or win a prize.
Must be 18 years of age to obtain rifles and shotguns, and 21 years of age to receive handguns. Permit to purchase in the State of Minnesota is required to receive handguns and AR style rifles.
Must pass all applicable background checks to obtain guns. If a winner fails the background check, they may still use the gift card for merchandise other than guns.