Tim Muzzey of Chester Vermont has is one of four 4-H Shooting Sports Teen Ambassadors who will attend the 2009 SHOT Show in Orlando Florida, January 13 – 18. The four girls from Colorado and Nevada will be joining Tim and from the Northeast Kyle Donnan of Galway, New York.  All four are active in 4-H Shooting Sports in their home states.  They will be sharing their experiences with shooting industry and conservation leaders at the nation’s largest shooting, hunting, outdoor trade show.  2009 will mark the 31st annual event which is sponsored by the National Shooting Sport Foundation.

Tim Muzzey is the son of Paul and Lisa Muzzey.  He is a Junior in Bellows Falls Union High School.   

The SHOT Show is a gathering of shooting industry leaders, including firearms and related equipment to clothing and educational programs.  The show is open to businesses and media representatives from across the world.  It is expected that there will be over 750,000 of exhibits not including isles and walkways.  The 4-Hers will share what they have learned in 4-H Shooting Sports and the importance of this program in youth development.  They will also participate in the annual media day to learn about and shoot new equipment and meet outdoor writers from across the world. 

The Ambassadors will be under the supervision of volunteer leaders and 4-H staff as they staff the National 4-H Shooting Sports booth and visit exhibitors on the show floor. 

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