At our 2011 banquet, the New Jersey State Chapter proudly awarded
RICHARD "UNCLE DICKIE" KINNEY
2010 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Uncle Dickie has been an intgral part of the State Chapter's Show and Sales events for years. He is a custom turkey call maker and provides the State Chapter with calls for our sales at public events such as the Annual NJ Sportsmen's Show and the Pequest Open House.

Uncle Dickie (along with his wife Noella) is the driving force behind the Kittatinny Gobblers Chapter. As President and Banquet Chairman, Uncle Dickie has kept the KGC chapter alive and kicking.

This gentleman routinely attends many local banquets and helps out wherever he can. He attends shows and helps with the Shows and Sales. He routinely provides his products for several banquets at a reduced price and some are outright donations.

Uncle Dickie was recently involved in an accident
and suffered serious, life-threatening injuries to his ribs and spine
(11 Broken Ribs, 4 Cracked Vertebrea & a Punctured Lung).
Fortunately, he is doing well in his recovery.

In spite of his injuries Uncle Dickie has scheduled the
Kittatinny Gobblers 2011 Banquet for April 30, 2011.

As an outstanding volunteer, turkey hunter,
Chapter President, and Turkey Call Maker,

The New Jersey State Chapter has awarded

Richard "Uncle Dickie" Kinney
The William E. Smith Volunteer of the Year Award.

The New Jersey State Chapter, Board of Directors is proud to recognize this fine volunteer for the work he does for the NWTF and for the benefit of our favorite gamebird - the wild turkey.