Photos of the 3rd Annual Women’s Outdoor and Shooting Industry Dinner
Michelle Cerino gives us photos from the 3rd Annual Women’s Outdoor and Shooting Industry Dinner.
She Shoots 2 is sponsored by Galco Gunleather.
Making my way across the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, I noticed a small black feather on the floor. After passing a few restaurants and some slot machines, I noticed a fine white feather afloat. Yes, I was heading in the right direction. This year, the 3rd Annual Women’s Outdoor and Shooting Industry Dinner chose “Birds of a Feather” as its theme. Several industry sponsors joined the headline sponsor, LaserMax, to present this much-awaited affair.
Platinum Sponsors:
- 2 Vets Arms
- Flashbang Holsters
- NRA Women’s Network
- XS Sight Systems
- Benelli USA
- Hawke Sport Optics
- Ultimate Upland
- SIG SAUER
Gold Sponsors:
- Galco Gunleather
- Remington Arms
- Timney Triggers
- FrogLube
- Pròis Hunting & Field Apparel
- Unique-Ars
- Gunsite Academy
- Devil Dog Arms
- STI Firearms
- Prima Outdoor
The buzz started on Facebook as the ladies discussed their outfits for the event. Once again, attendees went all out with their attire. Feathers could be seen everywhere, from boas and eyelashes to wings and hats — creativity at its best. While dining on delicious appetizers, the ladies caught up on the past year’s events and made future plans. They exchanged business cards and new ideas, and raised more than $15,000 for a charity, Task Force Dagger, through a silent auction and raffle.
We hope you enjoy our photo gallery that attempts to portray the evening in pictures. (All photos, unless noted, by Michelle Cerino.) Please click on the photo to enlarge it.
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Syren’s Alice Bertussi and Anne Mauro are joined by Sarah Blake — a 13-year-old Steel Challenge shooter from Australia , and LaserMax CEO Susan Houde-Walter.
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Podcaster Carrie Zylka of ‘The Wild World of CarrieZ’ was the photographer for the evening.
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Usually, the photographer never gets her photo taken. Here’s Michelle Cerino, wearing an exquisite feather-themed brooch. We think it’s a selfie.
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The Divas of DIVA WOW: Diana Cupp, Judy Rhodes, Stephanie Pastusek, Angela Schinendeman, and Pat Bullard.
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Shoot Like a Girl’s CEO Karen Butler, joined by Cristy Crawford and Ginger Morehead.
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Kate Redell, Melissa Gilliland, Janna Reeves, A.J. Hitch and Lena Miculek.
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Colt Firearm’s Devin Green and Joyce Rubino donned some boas and gave us these great smiles!
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Annette Doerr has the We Shoot 2 blog and Amanda Suffecool, Eye on Target Radio. They met for the first time at this event.
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Townhall.com’s Katie Pavlich mugged a little for the camera.
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High Calibered Women’s Lynn Sherwood is ready to take flight and bat her lashes a bit.
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The WON’s publisher wore this exquisite pin, courtesy of Heritage Game Mounts, and handcrafted by Hatch Creek Flies. Such a lovely way to say you fly fish. (Barbara Baird photo)
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Lea Leggitt and Mia Anstine of The WON are joined by Gun Goddess’s Athena Means and The WON’s gear gal, Michelle Bodeheimer.
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A Girl and A Gun’s Julianna Crowder is flocked by Nicki Jones of Sure Shot Magazine and The Blaze’s Dana Loesch.
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USA Shooting Team members Sarah Scherer and Reya Kempley enjoyed the event.
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The Committee: Lisa Looper, Julie Golob, Julie Routzahn, Britney Starr, Carrie Zylka, Lisa Barron and Michelle Bodenheimer. (Carrie Zylka photo)
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About Michelle Cerino
Michelle Cerino, aka Princess Gunslinger, first entered the firearms industry in 2011 as co-owner, president and trainer at a national training company. She immediately began competing in both 3-Gun and NRA Action Pistol, becoming a sponsored shooter. Michelle is currently a columnist and Managing Editor of Women’s Outdoor News, as well as owner of Pervenio LLC. She also manages social media for Vera Koo and FASTER Saves Lives. Michelle encourages others to step out of the comforts of home and explore.
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