It is with great sadness that SCOPE announces the passing of Leigh Williams.  Leigh has been a cornerstone of SCOPE for over the past 18 years; He is a founding member of the Yates County Chapter along with being the 2nd VP of S.C.O.P.E.  Leigh worked diligently every year to support the Yates Co. 'Meet the Candidates' pig roast and he has chaired the Yates Co. committee for their annual chicken-n-biscuit dinner. On the state level, Leigh has always helped with the annual member meeting and the SCOPE Annual Banquet.  Leigh's efforts outside of SCOPE were also to be commended. He was inducted into the NYS Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame, for over 30 years he was a delegate to the Yates Co. Federation of Conservation Clubs, he was a member of the Middlesex Conservation Club since 1973; serving several terms as President & Vice President.  Leigh's greatest contribution was to the youth of Yates Co.  Leigh singlehandedly introduced the idea of  Yates Co. High Schools being involved in the NYS High School Clay Target League.  He dealt with the Board of Education, Athletic directors and conservation clubs; sought sites for events, trained coaches and range officer and organized fundraisers. Leigh devoted his time and effort to the sportsmen and women, old and young of New York State; He will be missed by us all.