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Nashville, TN 2004
SFWA presented multiple champion shooters plaques of recognition as part of the SFWA "Platinum Shooter" exclusive club wherein members can socialize and learn from others who have faced the challenges of competitive shooting on a national level. Many of these ladies have continued to receive accolades for their shooting talents. Among them is Lena Miculek, Jerry and Kay Clark Miculek's daughter in her earlier days; Joella Bates, only women in the world to take the Big 5 of Africa with a Bow, World Champion with Firearms, mentor and World Champion in Archery; and Cinda Brooks, Triathlon Champion, motivational speaker, author and much more! These ladies were afforded private time together at the conference to empower each other in the world of champions. They all are Women of A Different Caliber!
Many have copied SFWA's signature events [Pajama Party, Fashion Show Luncheon, Murder Mystery Dinner Who-Done-It and more] since then as part of their own events which is awesome! Susan believes, "It is the best compliment ever!" The following year, the SFWA Conference was held in Phoenix Arizona and has many lovely stories of its own to share. One of Susan's favorite memories was listening to young "Holy Terror" [Champion Shooter and Industry Professional, Randi Rogers] dressed in her S.A.S.S. gown telling everyone at the conference, "I have finally found a place as a woman where I belong!" to Julianne Gottlieb, of the Second Amendment Foundation, who found time in her busy schedule to speak at the conference but more importantly to enjoy the spa treatment gathering for attendees on the last day before going home, too! SFWA has also held Personal and Home Protection Conferences through the years. We have one scheduled in the Smoky Mountains in February, 2022.
