[Clois Harlan]

As many of you know Run N Gun Nationals supports the efforts of Operation Comfort-Automotivation. During our awards banquet Gateway provided a package of first class amenities for an upcoming Nascar event for us to auction off as a means of raising money for Operation Comfort. We had many people bid on that package and as a result Mongoose out bid everyone and won the package with a $2500.00 bid. Additionally, it was suggested that we "pass the hat" among those in attendence which netted over $2000.00. Hershel Byrd and John Chestnut stepped up and made a nice donations that brought the total amount to $5000.00 which Jay Nordstrom matched.

Steve Clement nor his brother Morris Clement did not make our banquet due to some personal plans they had and were unaware of our charity fund raiser. However, on Saturday Steve brought a check in the amount of $2500.00 made out to Operation Comfort. His generosity was totally unsolisited but very much appreciated. With Steve Clement, Gary Krause at Mongoose, John Chestnut, Hershel Byrd, everyone in attendance plus Leslie (our bartender who donated everything in her tip jar) raising a combined $12,500.00 for Operation Comfort. By the way this was in addition to all the contributions of tools, tool boxes, and equipment obtained by Loren Edwards throughout the year, litterally a couple thousand dollars in merchandise. Everything goes 100% to Operation Comfort!

Thank you one and all so very much.