First, I would like to thank everyone who responded to quickly and freely in support of our team and it's mission. We absolutely could not prepare for and do what we do, without folks like YOU!!.
Many of you jumped in right off the bat in a BIG way
Then this afternoon, just minutes before the drawing was to take place, KAP jumped in (again) for more, just becaue he felt it was a "worthy cause."
You know something folks? It just "don't get any better than that!!!" 
When I passed on the well wishes, comments and positive responses I received her to the team, I can't begin to tell you how humbled they were by it all.
So, on behalf of myself and FL3 Airboat Search & Rescue, I would be honored to extend my personal thanks to all of you as an extended family, for supporting our mission
On our next gathering, the 1st round is on me!
BTW- The winner was a gentleman from Michigan to whom I also had the pleasure of providing a ticket So congrats to Sean
Thanks again everyone
Gordon
Marine Operations
FL3 Airboat Search & Rescue
As some of you know, I volunteer my time as an airboat operator with a locally based, internationally deployable, Search & Rescue (SAR) team.
As an overview:
The team was formed and active during the Hurricane Katrina rescue and recovery effort, and is presently on both FEMA and State EOC lists for evacuation, search and rescue operations wherever the need arises.
Members of our team have been involved in rescue and recovery efforts during the recent flooding in Georgia, the Midwest, as well as the Tsunami in the South Pacific Islands.
We presently, actively assist a variety of Law Enforcement Agencies through out the state in support roles, search & rescue, missing persons, and special operations functions.
The team was formed by and presently staffed by numerous active and former LEO's, Firefighter/Paramedics, EMT's, and other specialized civilian members to include veterinary, medical, communications and logistical support personnel.
Our
Marine Division (my team) utilizes:
Airboats from 14'-22' LOA
Various Fixed Hull Vessels
Amphibious Vehicles
HoverCraft.
Other teams include:
First Aid/Medical Teams
Ground Search Teams
K9 Cadaver Dogs
Aerial Surveillance Vehicles
Dive Rescue/Swift Water Rescue Personnel
Animal Rescue Teams
Side Scan Sonar Operators
and a host of other support staff.
All personnel are trained, certified, and/or licensed in their specialty (from Airboat Operators to communications personnel)
As you can imagine, it takes a lot to keep a team like this afloat (ok, a little pun there
).
The team is a
registered Non-Profit Organization (IRS 501c3) and funded through donations, public and private grants, corporate sponsorship and the individual member.
This where YOU come in
Central Firearms, Tampa
Quote:
Central Firearms
(813) 348-4866
3810 W Osborne Ave, #A, Tampa, FL 33614 Get directions
Cross Streets: Between CR-587 and N Church Ave.
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has donated the below weapon to be raffled off, with the
TOTAL PROCEEDS going to FL3ASAR (see flyer attached).
For a $20.00 tax deductible donation, you have the opportunity to win the below described weapon, and S&W/M&P15, .223 rifle (see below).
Only 200 tickets will be sold and the drawing will be held June 12th @ 2:00 p.m.
In their kindness, they (Central Firearms, Tampa) have also offered to provide a raffle item each month to assist us in our fund raising efforts
We can certainly use
YOUR help, in
our attempt to help others.
Below are some photos and information regarding the weapon being raffled:
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/w...layErrorView_Y
Unfortunately, PayPal does not allow payment for raffle items on their site
.
If you're interested in supporting our team and it's efforts, as well as the chance to win a sweet rifle for $20.00, please contact me here, or at (813) 478-2726.
Thanks
Gordon
Flyer attached.