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Galco Leather leather Company and Jim Calams discuss the SLC Memorial Scholarship Foundation
At Gunsite’s 50th anniversary Alumni Shoot, Galco’s Mike Barham spoke with Jim Calams about the Stephanie Lynn Calams Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Jim and his wife established the foundation in memory of their daughter Stephanie, a teacher who passed away in 2012 at age 26. By helping students afford college or technical school, the foundation carries forward her legacy of caring for others. The foundation’s annual Calams Combat Competition at Gunsite brings together shoo
Oct 91 min read


Celebrating Our 2026 Hometown Hero: James “Jim” Brown
Today we had the honor of presenting our 2026 Hometown Hero Award to James “Jim” Brown, Internet Manager at Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney. Jim has been an incredible advocate for the Stephanie Lynne Calams Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser, consistently supporting our mission and helping us make a difference for local students. We are so grateful for his generosity and heart for our community. Congratulations, Jim — a truly deserving Hometown Hero!
Feb 191 min read


Honoring Stephanie Lynne Calams Through a Highway Adoption
We are proud to share that the Stephanie Lynne Calams Memorial Scholarship has officially adopted a stretch of highway in her honor....
Sep 19, 20251 min read


Hometown Hero: Manny
Manny is one of our Hometown Heroes for this year. He’s one of the gunsmiths that works on our silent auctions.
Mar 23, 20251 min read


2024 Donation to Chino Valley!
We donated to Chino Valley again this year. They are a big part of our community and we donated $1,000 to the Chino Valley Unified School...
Jun 26, 20241 min read


Scholarship awarded to 5 students!
Five students were awarded a $3,000 Stephanie Lynne Calams Memorial Scholarship this year. In order: Trent Swick, Giselle Ayala, Zorian...
Jun 26, 20241 min read


2023 Donation to Chino Valley!
We donated $500 to Chino Valley Unified School District! We were so happy to be able to donate this money to them and they purchased so...
Jan 6, 20241 min read


Scholarship awarded to Leslie Estrada!
Leslie Estrada, a senior at Chino Valley High School, is a member of Honors Academy graduating with a 3.92 GPA. In addition to being the...
Jan 6, 20241 min read


Scholarship awarded to Emely Fernandez & Searlait Charlie Gree!
Let me introduce these two fine young women who have been awarded the Stephanie Lynne Calams Scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year....
Jan 6, 20241 min read


Scholarship Awarded to Jaiden!
Here’s one of our recipients who was awarded a scholarship this year. Her name is Jaiden Behlow who has earned a perfect 4.0 from Mingus...
Jan 6, 20241 min read
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