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insideNRA programs & services board spotlight Robert J. Wos R obert "Bob" J. Wos grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio, reading publications about hunting and the shooting sports-anything related to ﬁrearms was of interest. His intensifying passion for ﬁrearms grew just as rapidly as his collection, which included a wide variety of Smith & Wesson revolvers and has expanded to military ﬁrearms from World War II through the Cold War. Bob donated one of his favorite ﬁrearms to the NRA National Firearms Museum where it is on display today. Bob said, "I've always had an interest in the NRA, especially the National Firearms Museum." Bob has been married to his wife, Georgia, for 42 years and has since become a resident of Sarasota, Fla., where he continues his eﬀorts to elect pro-gun candidates throughout the U.S. and protect our Second Amendment rights. Over the years, Bob spent time at Camp Perry where he developed his shooting skills. He qualiﬁed with the M1 Garand, as well as the M-14 and M-16 riﬂes. He also has experience shooting trap and skeet. Bob has instilled that same love of the shooting sports in his son, Mike. Bob said, "He is a shooter and a collector, too. He's been around ﬁrearms his entire life." His son is now an adult, but Bob continues to contribute to the ﬁrearm education of our youth. He has worked with the NRA and the Ohio Gun Collectors Association (OGCA) to actively encourage and support youth shooting teams and collector clubs. Not only is Bob a life member and past president of OGCA, he is also a member of the Smith & Wesson, M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, Browning, Missouri Valley, Stark County, Maumee Valley, Texas, Dallas and Pennsylvania Collectors Associations, as well as the Ohio Riﬂe & Pistol Association. After 30 years of NRA membership, he serves as a member of the NRA Gun Collectors Committee and is co-chair of the NRA Committee on Elections. Bob said, "I believe in the NRA as the forerunner of all the organizations that protect our Second Amendment rights. We need the NRA now more than ever before. Everyone who believes in the U.S. Constitution, the preservation of the Second Amendment and enjoys hunting, shooting or collecting, has a duty to be a member and supporter of the NRA." woman's outlook NRA Honors Recipients Of 2013 Women's Awards   ❘ Photo by Lloyd Hill T he National Riﬂe Association has announced the recipients of its highly esteemed 2013 women's awards, the Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award and the Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award. These awards recognize the exceptional accomplishments of women who dedicate themselves to the preservation of our Second Amendment rights. The Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award was created in 1995 and named for a heroine of the American Revolutionary War. In 1777, Ludington rode approximately 40 miles to alert American colonial forces of the approach of the British, a feat often compared to that of Paul Revere. This year, Janet Nyce of Elliotsburg, Pa., was honored with the award for displaying that same strength and perseverance in protecting our rights. Progress through Nyce's volunteer work and tireless legislative activism have been felt both locally and nationally. For nearly ﬁve decades, Nyce has diligently worked for more than 40 nationally recognized pro-Second Amendent organizations. The Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award was created in 2004 and named for the ﬁrst woman president of the NRA, a woman who has devoted more than 35 years to defending freedom. Phyllis Herrington of Montpelier, Ohio, was presented with the award for embodying that same verve and staunch commitment. As an NRA Certiﬁed Instructor, she has been immensely inﬂuential in educating and mentoring people of all ages in the shooting sports and the conservation of our natural resources. Executive Director of General Operations Kyle Weaver (l.), NRA Board member Susan Howard and NRA President James Porter (r.) were present to honor Janet Nyce with the Sybil Ludington Women's Freedom Award. For more than a decade Herrington has volunteered her time to work at the NRA National Riﬂe & Pistol Matches at Camp Perry. "Janet and Phyllis are two special women who have earned our admiration for touching so many lives while strengthening our country's shooting heritage," said NRA Special Projects Manager Rosemary Herr. "Their contributions to hunting ethics, conservation, recreational shooting, legislation and volunteerism have cultivated the next generation of ﬁrearm enthusiasts and will not soon be forgotten." To learn more about the women's awards and other programs for women oﬀered by the NRA, visit www.nrahq.org/Women or call 1 (800) 861-1166.  ❘ . http://www.nrahq.org/Women http://www.americanhunter.org

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