Calling All Vietnam Vets

Reno, Nevada is the rally point for all SCI Vietnam veterans at the Safari Club International Annual Hunters Convention in January 2008. During the Convention SCI will award the SCI Medal of Valor to veterans of all nations who are SCI members and who served during the Vietnam era.

“We are trying to identify SCI’s Vietnam veterans so we can invite each of them to our awards presentation,” said Warren K. Parker, SCI Past President. “These veterans have too long been denied the recognition they deserve for their service in a difficult time, in an unpopular war.”

The SCI Medal of Valor is a custom, die-struck bronze medallion commissioned by Safari Club International to commemorate the heroism and sacrifice of those who risked their lives to preserve freedom and democracy. It will be presented in a handsome velour case along with a certificate signed by the SCI President and the Chairman of the Veterans Committee.

Veterans who wish to receive this honor may fill out a Veterans Information form. Completed forms should be emailed to Stan Skinner, staff coordinator for the SCI Veterans Committee at: sskinner@safariclub.org or call (520) 620-1220 X232.

The SCI Annual Hunters Convention will take place at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center January 23-26, 2008. Those veterans unable to attend the medal ceremony at the 2008 Convention will receive their medals at a later date.