In Recognition of His Leadership in Conservation, Support of Environmental Education and Exemplary Sportsmanship, We Are Proud to Honor One of Our Chapter’s Founding Fathers.

The Northwestern Chapter of Trout Unlimited salutes

Phil Bracewell

 With an Outstanding Lifetime Record of Achievement in Conservation

Life Member: Trout Unlimited, National Wildlife       Federation, North Carolina Wildlife Federation, National Rifle Association, Catawba County Wildlife Club

Founder: Original North Carolina Trout Unlimited Chapter, Bracewell Furniture Company

Past President: North Carolina Council of Trout Unlimited, Northwestern Chapter of Trout Unlimited, North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Catawba County Wildlife Club

Other Conservation Affiliations: Ducks Unlimited – Area Chairman (3 years), Western District Chairman (8 years), Sponsor Member (19 years).  North Carolina Nature Conservancy – Charter Trustee.  Safari Club International – Charter Member, Carolinas Chapter Director (7 years).  North Carolina Wildlife Education Foundation – Trustee (12 years).  Catawba County Wildlife Education Foundation – Founder and Trustee (12 years).  North Carolina Wildlife Federation – Recipient of 1974 Governors Award for “Conservationist of the Year”.  Trout Unlimited – National Board of Directors (16 years), North Carolina Trout Unlimited Council Representative.  National Wild Turkey Federation.  North Carolina Wild Turkey Federation.  North Carolina Rifle and Pistol Association.  Sierra Club.  Audubon Society.  Isaac Walton League.  Ruffled Grouse Society.  Boy Scouts of America.  Through this and much, much more you’ve earned our deepest respect, appreciation, and admiration.  

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