SCI Inks Deal with Reno for Convention in 2013, 2015

At a joint press conference Tuesday morning, Safari Club International and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority announced that the SCI annual Hunters’ Convention will return to Reno in 2013 and 2015. The announcement was good news for the Reno-Sparks communities and for SCI.

Ellie Oppenheim, president and CEO of the RSCVA, opened the press conference by welcoming SCI back to Reno for the 8^th consecutive year for an event that is anticipated by everyone in the community from hotels and restaurants to shops and cab drivers.

“SCI is very excited that we’re coming back to Reno in 2013 and 2015,” said Larry Rudolf, SCI president. “We love this town and it has truly become our home away from home. It’s a great venue for our members, exhibitors and corporate sponsors.”

Reno was not the only venue that SCI was considering, but Skip Donau, SCI Site Selection Chairman, explained that through the efforts of the RSCVA and local business leaders “they made us an offer we couldn’t refuse, so we look forward to bring the Convention back here to Reno.”

Reno Mayor Robert Cashell thanked SCI for all the contributions it has made to the community and in particular the annual Sportsman Against Hunger Feast.  Sparks Mayor Geno Martini, echoed the sentiment and said, “It’s a great way to start 2010 and good news for the entire community.”

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