About Us


Mission Statement

The North American Squirrel Association was formed in order to:

  • Assist the physically challenged and elderly enjoy hunting and fishing opportunities and recreational activities.

  • Support and aid in the events sponsored by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Departments of Natural Resources. Examples of such events are the early disabled white tail deer hunts and duck hunts.

  • Aid with individuals and other organizations with similar goals and objectives.

  • Contribute to the education of young people interested in the pursuit of outdoor activities related to hunting, fishing, and conservation.


Awards and Honors

2005-06 New Organization Of The Year Award
Presented by the La Crosse County Conservation Alliance, whose purpose is to provide a forum for La Crosse County conservation organizations that seek to promote sound management of natural resources for the benefit of people and wildlife.

2005-06 External Relations Outstanding Service Award
Presented by the Wisconsin DNR Disabled Advisory Council.  This category includes groups and sportsman groups who are involved in accessability projects, issues and events that serve to open the outdoors to the disabled.  Volunteer groups and granting foundations are recognized in this category for service, projects, or funding of a DNR project.

2006/07 Outstanding Project Award
Presented by the La Crosse County Conservation Alliance, whose purpose is to provide a forum for La Crosse County conservation organizations that seek to promote sound management of natural resources for the benefit of people and wildlife.

2006/07 Outstanding Volunteer Of The Year Award (Group)
Presented by the Coulee Region Volunteer Coordinators, who recognize the contributions volunteers in our community make that support the quality of life that sets the Coulee Region apart as a great place to live.  Without the commitment, time and support that these individuals bring to our area, many programs would be unable to accomplish as much as they do in our community.


2009-2010 Executive Board of Directors

 

The nasa Executive Board of Directors meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Pizza Corral in Holmen.
The Advisory Board meets on the first Sunday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the same location.

Elected Officers

Name Position/Contact Information
Pat Lamke President - pslamke@centurytel.net
Ken Spraetz Vice President - kspraetz@hotmail.com
Bob Bandoli Treasurer - robertbandoli@hotmail.com
Kristina Puent Secretary - puentwwak@aol.com
Dan Kirkland Secretary - dkhbr@hotmail.com
Steve Johnson Past President - Steve.johnson@ilresources.org
Steve Earp 2-Year Director - music@ssemusic.com
Gary Larson 4-Year Director - Nobull5@charter.net
Mike Gaffney 2-Year Director - gaffneymj@centurytel.net
Lester Hanson 4-Year Director - lhanson003@centurytel.net

Committee Chairs

Name Committee/Contact Information
Harland "Red" Edmunds Fishing Committee - redfox3256@yahoo.com
Steve Earp Upland Game Committee - music@ssemusic.com
Randy Hansen Large Game Hunting Committee - click here to email him
Pat Lamke Squirrel Derby Committee - pslamke@centurytel.net
Gary Larson Banquet Committee - nobull5@charter.net
Dave Conklin Outdoor Recreation Committee - dpconklin@aol.com
Steve Johnson Public Relations - Steve.johnson@ilresources.org
Randy Moore Maintenance - ojibone@yahoo.com
Tom Steward Youth/Education - tsteward@spartan.org

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the original founders of the North American squirrel association, Tony Christnovich and Mike Derpinghaus who helped shape the dream of creating and supporting access to the outdoors for persons with disabilities into a reality.

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N.A.S.A. - North American Squirrel Association
PO Box 186 - Holmen, WI 54636
(608) 234-5988

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