United Special Sportsman Alliance, Inc. (USSA) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit national wish granting charity that specializes in sending critically ill and disabled youth and disabled veterans on the outdoor adventure of their dreams! USSA adventures give our youth and veterans something to look forward to, and help sustain them in their time of need! Families are whisked away from the mundane, man-made world of hospitals, and high medical bills by giving them a place of peace to focus on the quality of life, family ties, and the wonders of our natural world! USSA is composed of a 100% volunteer staff from all walks of life, bonded together by a common love for our fellow mankind and a deep respect and appreciation of our world's natural resources. By working cooperatively with caring "Adventure" donors as well as generous individual and corporate sponsors, USSA has made a significant impact on the lives of thousands of children, disabled veterans and their families. The public's image of all sportsmen is enhanced, through this valuable community service and new lifelong friendships are made! To learn more about USSA read on.
Matt Normington - Treasurer, USSA Board of Directors
 My love for the outdoors began at a very young age as I grew up on my families cranberry marsh in Pittsville, WI. Growing up in such an environment, I gained a great appreciation for the outdoors and also learned numerous life lessons. I enjoy hunting and fishing and learned these skills from my father, Pete Normington. I am sure he would agree that the student is now more skilled than the teacher.
I graduated in 2002 from Pittsville High School. From there I attended the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and Graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science. I am currently employed at Marshfield Clinic.
 My goal to help United Special Sportsman Alliance is to establish an endowment fund, which will ensure the long term survival of USSA. It is my duty to make certain children for generations to come can enjoy the outdoors the same way I was able to.
As for my personal life, I am engage to Mandy who recieved her teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin. I am also a volunteer with Portage County Big Brothers Big Sisters. Each week I spend a few hours with my little, Michael and do various outdoor and sports related activities.
My experiences gained from working with USSA and Big Brothers have been amazing.
Matt Normington
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IL DREAM HUNT
Jim McFarlane, said, "This year's Illinois Dream Hunt is the ninth year that the United Special Sportsman Alliance (USSA) and Illinois Bowhunters Society (IBS) has taken 12 critically health challenged kids on a fair chase deer hunt at Sahara Woods State Park in Carrier Mills, Illinois. The local community and Illinois Department of Natural Resources have opened their arms with help and donations to facilitate this 3 day hunt. Lodging and food is donated by local church groups coordinated by Oxford Church Camp coordinated by Dee & John Rader at the church's Rudement, Illinois site along with much volunteer coordination by Shenene Williamson of Harrisburg. All our hunting mentors are volunteers from around the state.
Our 12 hunters this year have come from 8 different states (South Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, 4 kids from Illinois along with twins from Nebraska). Their ages ranges from 9 to 19 and their health challenges are varied with 5 of them going out in the woods in wheel chairs set up specifically in ground blinds with 4 ft x 4 ft plywood floors for ease of movement.
We had an Ohio State Director of USSA bring a 16 year old young man from Minford, Ohio to participate in the hunt.
The extended weekend started off with all the families, Mentors, & volunteers meeting at Oxford Church Camp and getting to know each other better. For about a month before the hunt the Mentors have been communicating with the families and answering questions and explaining people's roles in the hunt. This year, we were lucky enough to have a mother of a past Special Sportsman, Kim Moslander from Granite City acting as a Social coordinator for activity to be done outside of the hunt and with other family members."
Bio-Tec Research
 Our primary mission is to positively affect the recreational and commercial deer industry as well as our national hunting and fishing heritage. We believe solid scientific conservation principles must be applied in order to preserve our wildlife resource for the next generation. As past history has confirmed; a joint effort of both the recreational and commercial deer industries will provide the best solution for tomorrow's generation of hunters. In addition, hunting, fishing, and farming of all kinds have suffered unprecedented attacks from animal activism. We are committed to silencing the shrill, uninformed voice of the animal extremist who stands in the way of our vision. Bio-Tec's mission is to promote, unite and facilitate that vision to the best of our abilities and resources!
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USSA is a registered 501(c)(3) national organization; 100% volunteer based. Your "Donation" is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Whether you are a business, an organization, a foundation, a governmental agency, outfitter, landowner, or a private citizen looking to make a difference, USSA has an "option" to make your involvement simple AND rewarding!
I. Donations
Our Sponsor's dollars help USSA meet its numerous operational expenses in addition to playing a greater role in large scale group events. Sponsorship dollars also subsidize travel expenses for our "recipients" to and from the field, license fees, taxidermy expense, and game processing.
II. Donors and Partners
USSA Donors are the "field generals" of our charity. These are the people and operations that are on the front lines, donating hunting, fishing, camping, horseback riding, and water sports adventures to our nations less fortunate sportsmen and women. Our donors are a diverse group. They are our country's land owner's outfitters, preserve owners, fishing lodge owners, boat owners and campground owners to name a few examples. Without their generosity and compassion, USSA would be just another charity. If you have any "outdoor type" service you would like to offer please let us know. If you have any unique outdoor experience you would like to offer, please let us know, and we will post your special opportunity under one of our homepage adventure buttons called "Other Activities". We will then help coordinate the wish for you and your recipient.
Our USSA Partners are organizations and operations that share a common cause and philosophy about human dignity, conservation, and outdoor sports. Partners can contribute valuable services, like media and communications or intangibles like providing a united solid front on key conservation, education and sportsmanship issues. If you would like to become a partner and be listed on our web site, please contact us at: "Contact USSA"
Partner, Donor, Sponsor and Member support is essential to promoting a new era of outdoor sports for the 21st century. A united voice with ALL concerned operations and organizations is crucial to see the mission to a successful end.
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