Ladies and Gentlemen,

I have received the following email from Dr. Larry Rudolph.

He asked that I post it for your information.


Reform Safari Club


A Group Dedicated to Protecting the Mission of SCI
www.reformsafariclub.com
Safari Club International Board of Directors c/o Ronald J. Stolkin Fennemore Craig 2394 East Camelback Road, Suite 600 Phoenix, AZ 85016-3429 Re: Fiduciary duty Dear Board Members of Safari Club International, The purpose of this letter is to formally inform the Board of Directors of Safari Club International (Board) of the ongoing misconduct and self-dealing carried out by the members of the Safari Club International, particularly members of the Board of Inquiry (BOI), the Executive Committee (EC), and several members of the Past Presidents council; and to request that the Board undertake a thorough investigation of the same. As we more fully set forth below, the BOI and EC have lost sight of the stated mission of Safari Club International (SCI), protecting the right to hunt, and have instead wasted the resources of SCI pursuing personal vendettas for the purpose of maintaining political power that is exercised to the detriment of the members of SCI.

Because of the rampant misconduct that is more fully discussed in this letter, we are demanding that the Board of SCI properly discharge its fiduciary duty by immediately dismissing each member of SCI Leadership that has failed in the discharge of their fiduciary duty to SCI. At a minimum, we demand that the Board undertake a thorough investigation of the allegations contained in this letter. Such an investigation should be undertaken by an outside, independent entity, preferably a firm with experienced corporate attorneys and certified public accountants. We expect that the results of this outside investigation will support the discharge of many members of SCI leadership. If the Board does not act consistent with its fiduciary duty, we will commence a derivative lawsuit against the individual members responsible for the conduct that is harming SCI. The conduct described below amounts to a breach of the fiduciary duty owed to each member of SCI:

1. Diversion of SCI Opportunities for Personal Benefit risking SCI’s tax-exempt status.
SCI is permitted to maintain its status as a tax exempt organization by staying focused on it mission to advocate for hunters’ rights through legislative lobbying and political activities. The protection of SCI’s tax exempt status is vital to the ongoing success of the
organization. Unfortunately, we are aware of certain questionable practices engaged in by members of SCI leadership that threaten the validity of SCI’s tax exemption. Such questionable practices are primarily carried out by senior members of the convention committee that frequently receive gifts and other kickbacks from SCI Exhibitors. Such gifts include firearms, ski trips, hunting trips, reduced fees for license tags and permits, use of vacation homes and other private benefits. The existence of these gifts alone casts’ doubt over the ability of those receiving the gifts to act in the best interest of SCI. Improper reporting of the individual income tax consequences of such gifts threatens the validity of SCI’s tax exemption. Additionally, the receipt of such items is improper because it influences those receiving the gifts to make decisions in their own best interest instead of in the best interest of the members of SCI. We ask that the existence of these improper gifts and kickbacks be investigated and the results of that investigation be reported to the members. We also ask that SCI develop a policy aimed at protecting the organization from individuals acting in their own best interest at the expense of SCI. Such a policy should include limits on the amount of time a member of SCI leadership can serve on any one committee, particularly the convention committee, the finance committee, and as chairman of the BOI.

2. Failure to disclose conflicts of interest. Members of SCI leadership frequently fail to disclose personal relationships with SCI service providers and vendors. Such conflicts of interest impair the ability of SCI leadership to effectively act in the best interest of the organization. One recent example of a conflict of interest involves the EPIC Game Fair held in Atlanta. Senior volunteer leadership and senior members of the convention committee failed to disclose personal and business relationships with other SCI members who stood to gain financially from the selection and endorsement of the Fox Hall resort and development for the 2011 SCIF Epic Game Fair. The failure to disclose these relationships casts doubt over whether the decision to use Fox Hall was in the best interest of all SCI members. It is likely that such decisions contributed to the loss of over $800,000 that SCI sustained as a result of the EPIC Game Fair. We are confident that a thorough investigation of relationships maintained by SCI leadership will uncover additional conflicts of interest that impair the ability of such leaders to act in the best interest of SCI members. We ask that such members’ relationships be disclosed, and that a policy requiring full disclosure of any conflicts be implemented to protect the organization from individuals maintaining relationships that conflict with the best interests of SCI.

3. The circumstances surrounding the investigation and expulsion of two term past President Dr. Lawrence P. Rudolph. It has come to our attention that certain members of the BOI and EC have had in their possession for several months, evidence that is dispositive of claims set forth in a lawsuit filed against SCI by Dr. Rudolph. Particularly troubling is that the evidence contains several admissions made by then President of SCI John Whipple concerning the personal nature the crusade led by the BOI and its chairperson, Ralph Cunningham, to have Dr. Rudolph thrown out of SCI. At the time he made these statements, Mr. Whipple had a duty to share his thoughts with SCI leadership and the Board. Dr. Rudolph provided this evidence to SCI in an effort to secure SCI’s assistance in the repair of his reputation; a reputation that was wrongfully destroyed due to the conduct of Ralph Cunningham and other members of the BOI. Dr. Rudolph offered multiple settlement proposals to SCI. Each proposal contained protections for both SCI and Dr. Rudolph. None of those proposals were shared with the Board. The individual members of the BOI and EC that were privy to the information Dr. Rudolph provided should have shared this information with the Board so that an informed decision regarding Dr. Rudolph’s claims could have been discussed and approved. Instead, in an attempt to conceal evidence that clearly indicates that the BOI acted improperly causing Dr. Rudolph to suffer a significant harm, SCI leadership chose to expend significant SCI resources pursuing litigation aimed at silencing Dr. Rudolph. The effort to silence Dr. Rudolph was based purely on a desire to protect the political power of SCI leadership inasmuch as the evidence they were attempting to withhold directly implicates the current members of SCI leadership; the very members that ultimately chose to spend SCI funds seeking to have the evidence withheld.

If the Board does not inform us that it intends to undertake an investigation of the allegations above, litigation will be filed alleging that members of SCI leadership have breached their fiduciary duty. Should you have any follow up questions regarding the allegations contained in this letter, please do not hesitate to contact us at reformsafariclub@gmail.com . Sincerely,
Reform Safari Club International
Reform Safari Club International reformsafariclub@gmail.com Current SCI Members:
1. ________________________
2. ________________________

One can only hope that they pull their heads out of the backsides and they right the ship.

well Matt, Larry, Brett, and DOJ, what say you? do you perhaps think that this pulls the cork out of the jug of SCI malfeasance?? no, it can't be. it must be a plot by the the anti- SCI NUT JOBS>>> :thumb down: wake and smell the outhouse boys...

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Originally posted by pagosawingnut:
One can only hope that they pull their heads out of the backsides and they right the ship.

when your head is so far up your ass that you can't see daylight, that is very difficult. and again, the silence from the apologists is deafening.

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Originally posted by jdollar: when your head is so far up your ass that you can't see daylight, that is very difficult. and again, the silence from the apologists is deafening.

Damn right Jerry, the ring around the Inner Circle makes for a difficult extrication.

I wait with bated breath for a reply from the Cheerleaders or do they prefer not to reply because they DON'T CARE?

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Originally posted by shakari:
I wait with bated breath for a reply from the Cheerleaders or do they prefer not to reply because they DON'T CARE?

Now now!

Our friends the cheerleaders might be in exactly the same position as the rest of us.

They give SCI the benefit of the doubt, while cantankerous old men like us won't!

The site at reformsafariclub.com seems to have trouble loading but you can find it with Google and the video(s) is/are very interesting and well worth watching.

I'll be genuinely interested to hear what the normal supporters have to say (esp) after they've watched the video(s)

Magis stuff Maybe this can stir up som eshit so they can get back to doing something good!

Lessons learned so far from viewing the video, regardless as to the truth or falsity of the allegations:

1. Pay back is a M.F.
2. Don't piss off anyone who has the funds to get back at you.
3. Folks in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
4. Every conversation is now subject to recordation.
5. I got a really good deal on my laptop on Black Friday.... only cost $379.

I was wondering when that video would make it on here. I saw it a couple weeks ago. After watching it I needed a shower and thought I might puke.

WOW!!!

I wonder what the next batch of trophy/self awards they will issue now?

Wow is right, I hope this helps to clean up SCI as I have been so ashamed at their behavior that I let my membership expire,and would love to see them focus more on our hunters rights and not their damn egos and awards. I can only hope this cleans the place up, and then I would happily rejoin.

Little men with big egos.

SCI lost credibility decades ago.

Wonder how Whipple feels after being played like a cheap banjo.

Think they are still friends?

Anyone catch the part where the Cunningham's boys were shacked up in a hotel with the Bulgarian representative?? Oh snap! Sex greed jealousy power and politics. It's like a dimestore novel.

Maybe the Lion Conservation Task Force really DIDN't want SCI on its side with all of its "baggage". Maybe we were lucky that they did not act to side with us to protect the future of the lion. Their slime may have soiled our message.

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Originally posted by Opus1:
Little men with big egos.

SCI lost credibility decades ago.

A perfect example of the "inner circles"!

How grown men could become so consumed by awards, recognition, etc. all related to hunting, which is supposed to be an avocation, is truly sad.

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Originally posted by Wendell Reich:
Wonder how Whipple feels after being played like a cheap banjo.

Think they are still friends?

Anyone catch the part where the Cunningham's boys were shacked up in a hotel with the Bulgarian representative?? Oh snap! Sex greed jealousy power and politics. It's like a dimestore novel.

I thought the same thing and almost felt sorry for him and those mentioned but you reap what you sow and when you lie down with snakes you will get bit.

Augean stables.

I wonder if this has changed the opinions of any of the normal SCI cheerleaders & if so or if not, why?

Also bearing in mind how SCI is & always has been awash with money & extorted freebie hunting opportunities, I'd be very surprised indeed if the corruption & dodgy dealing etc didn't go a helluva lot deeper that is suggested in the videos.

This will be good to get sorted out. I like the concept of SCI for what I believed it should be and look forward to the interaction of fellow hunters, conservationist, outfitters, etc., at the conventions. But with this nonsense and maybe criminal behavior of a few fleecing the many I hope they rot.

Seems like an honorable guy. Asks leading questions of a friend and secretly tapes the conversation. How could I not believe him?

Oh my word!

Hey Barringer!

Remember my PM ?

If you binned it by having me on ignore, too bad - that was just the icing on the cake!

I still have the gory details if your'e interested.

Those videos are shocking . Unfortunately, not surprising

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Originally posted by fujotupu:
Hey Barringer!

Remember my PM ?

If you binned it by having me on ignore, too bad - that was just the icing on the cake!

I still have the gory details if your'e interested.

Oh do tell!........ Yet more dirt on $CI would be an absolute hoot!

An ugly dispute that's for sure. I havent read it all yet but will when I get a chance. I **think** the main mistake made was that SCI may not have followed their usual proceedures in removing Mr Rudolph. Why I have no clue? They obviously thought they had some pretty good reasons to do so however and were prepared for any backlash.

Does anyone know - Is there still court action going on?

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Originally posted by Matt Graham:
An ugly dispute that's for sure. I havent read it all yet but will when I get a chance. I **think** the main mistake made was that SCI may not have followed their usual proceedures in removing Mr Rudolph. Why I have no clue? They obviously thought they had some pretty good reasons to do so however and were prepared for any backlash.

Does anyone know - Is there still court action going on?

Maybe you should read it and watch the video before deciding it was a failure to follow procedure.

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Originally posted by shakari:

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Originally posted by fujotupu:
Hey Barringer!

Remember my PM ?

If you binned it by having me on ignore, too bad - that was just the icing on the cake!

I still have the gory details if your'e interested.

Oh do tell!........ Yet more dirt on $CI would be an absolute hoot!

IMO - Your delight in such matters is positively revolting.

Actually, I'm glad to see airing of actual accusations and charges instead of rumor and innuendo for a change. I think I've been consistent in saying despite my support for the overall mission of SCI, there ARE problems at the top in need of addressing and hopefully this will get the ball rolling for a change in the right direction.

I've said before that I find the awards programs to be silly with the only POSSIBLE positive being the encouragement of dollars spent in venues that would never draw hunters in any quantity. But I must say, in the opening statements of the first video, Rudolph's focus on all of his "achievements" in regards to these awards is off putting.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Hopefully, the rats will be exterminated without sinking the ship in the process.

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Originally posted by Lhook7:

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Originally posted by Matt Graham:
An ugly dispute that's for sure. I havent read it all yet but will when I get a chance. I **think** the main mistake made was that SCI may not have followed their usual proceedures in removing Mr Rudolph. Why I have no clue? They obviously thought they had some pretty good reasons to do so however and were prepared for any backlash.

Does anyone know - Is there still court action going on?

Maybe you should read it and watch the video before deciding it was a failure to follow procedure.

I said main mistake, not only!

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Originally posted by Lhook7:

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Originally posted by Matt Graham:
An ugly dispute that's for sure. I havent read it all yet but will when I get a chance. I **think** the main mistake made was that SCI may not have followed their usual proceedures in removing Mr Rudolph. Why I have no clue? They obviously thought they had some pretty good reasons to do so however and were prepared for any backlash.

Does anyone know - Is there still court action going on?

Maybe you should read it and watch the video before deciding it was a failure to follow procedure.

Correct. Matt, this doesn't appear to be a failure to follow procedure but rather a deliberate smear campaign brought about by jealousy over awards.

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Originally posted by Matt Graham:
IMO - Your delight in such matters is positively revolting.

So not only are you not big on humour then Matt, you're also copping the needle because the upper echelons of your darling $CI have been caught with their trousers down & proved to be as bent as a nine bob note just as some of us have been saying for years.

Get over yourself mate!

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Originally posted by Matt Graham:

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Originally posted by shakari:

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Originally posted by fujotupu:
Hey Barringer!

Remember my PM ?

If you binned it by having me on ignore, too bad - that was just the icing on the cake!

I still have the gory details if your'e interested.

Oh do tell!........ Yet more dirt on $CI would be an absolute hoot!

IMO - Your delight in such matters is positively revolting.

Matt,

I honestly doubt that any of us who have been criticizing SCI are happy about this!

Do you really think we were asking questions just to stir the pot?

These shenanigans have been going on for many years - and sadly, most involve that horrible contest of MINE IS BIGGER THAN YOURS!

As many have said it before, hunting has never been a contest!

Only SCI made it that way, and the results have been disastrous for us all.

The real question is will anything be accomplished by there?

If I recall, there is litigation in at least 3 venues. I am sure that will be interesting. I will see if I can find these cases.

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Originally posted by Saeed:

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Originally posted by Matt Graham:
IMO - Your delight in such matters is positively revolting.

Matt,

I honestly doubt that any of us who have been criticizing SCI are happy about this!

Do you really think we were asking questions just to stir the pot?

These shenanigans have been going on for many years - and sadly, most involve that horrible contest of MINE IS BIGGER THAN YOURS!

As many have said it before, hunting has never been a contest!

Only SCI made it that way, and the results have been disastrous for us all.

Saeed - I have always agreed with you all, regarding the extensive awards program. I understand what its (real) intention is... but it just doesnt work the way it is supposed to.