BRYANT POND — The Maine 4-H Shooting Sports Program has announced that the Brook Family Foundation recently donated $10,000 on their behalf to the MidwayUSA Scholastic Shooting Sports Trust Fund. The Brook Family Foundation has consistently supported the shooting sports programs at the Bryant Pond camp with scholarship funds for programs like apprentice hunter and shotgun and rifle camp. The Potterfield family, owners of MidwayUSA, will provide a 3:1 match to the Brook Family Foundation gift, and all other gifts to the trust fund for the rest of 2012.

The Maine 4-H Shooting Sports Program can request five percent of the balance of their trust fund account annually. These funds may be used to support travel, uniforms, ammunition, entry fees, scholarships, range fees, etc; however, grant funds may not be used to purchase firearms.

The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more.

For more information about the shooting sports program visit umaine.edu/bryantpond/4-h-shooting-sports or call Scott Olsen at 665-2068 or email at scott.olsen@maine.edu.