UNION COUNTY DUCKS UNLIMTED ANNUAL BANQUET VISIT US

UNION COUNTY DUCKS UNLIMTED
ANNUAL BANQUET
March 29, 2012
Ducks Unlimited Artwork by Jim Killen
VISIT US AT
ucdu.org
Live Auction
March 29, 2012
WELCOME TO
UNION COUNTY DUCKS UNLIMITED’S
ANNUAL BANQUET
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM
SILENT AUCTIONS AND GAMES BEGIN AT 6:00 PM
DINNER SERVED APPROXIMATELY 7:15 PM
LIVE AUCTION AT 8:00 PM TO 9:15 PM
RAFFLES WILL BE DRAWN, GAMES ENDED, AND SILENT AUCTION
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED 9:00 PM TO 10:00 PM
TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE
Silent auctions and raffles are conducted at various times throughout the evening. We hope you will find
tonight’s activities enjoyable and will participate in our fund raising programs. You should know that for every
unrestricted dollar raised, DU has leveraged an average of six additional dollars.
Since its inception in 1937, DU has conserved more than 13 million acres of waterfowl habitat throughout
North America. DU supporters have raised $3 billion for conservation. No other conservation or environmental
group can match DU's accomplishments on behalf of waterfowl, wetlands, and related habitats. During the past
fiscal year, more than 80 percent of DU’s expenditures were converted directly to conservation work. This
habitat is needed desperately by ducks, geese and other wetland dependent wildlife to survive.
Please be aware this is a volunteer organization, and unanticipated events may occur. Therefore we reserve the
right to make changes with anything at anytime. Should you have any concerns, bring them to the attention of
the committee immediately. Your concerns will be considered, and the decisions of the Chairman are final.
Thank you for your attendance and support of Ducks Unlimited. We sincerely hope you have a great time and
enjoy all the activities we have planned for you. As always, please drink responsibly, and drive safely.
What you can do for our next event:
BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY
Help us with planning, reducing waste and increasing our activities
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Auction Rules
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Bid by raising your hand and/or bid number
A spotter will help identify you, and upon winning a bid, you will be asked
to sign an auction receipt to confirm your bid.
All bids are final. No refusal after registering a winning bid.
The auctioneer’s decisions are final. If there is a conflict on a bid, the bid
will be reopened at the last bid price.
All bidding ceases when the word “sold” is announced.
Payment for all items must be made before leaving. Payments may be cash,
personal or business check, or credit card.
All bid items will be picked up before leaving, with the exception of
firearms, which must be picked up at the local Firearms Dealer.
All items are sold “as is.” No guarantees, refunds or exchanges.
Our Volunteers have paid for admission to this event, and are free to bid on
items, participate in games and raffles just as any other member is entitled.
Caterers, auctioneers and their employees and others being paid by Union
County Ducks Unlimited are not eligible to participate, buy, or win any
item except with the prior written permission of the Chairman of the event.
Everyone who participates, buys, or wins any item must be a current
member of and in good standing with Union County Ducks Unlimited.
PICK OF THE LITTER RAFFLE FOR ANY LIVE AUCTION ITEM
EXCLUDING FIREARMS. ANIMALS AND ITEMS AS DESIGNATED
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GOOSE BAND RAFFLE FOR THOMPSON 270 RIFLE
60 TICKETS MINIMUM SALE FOR GUN DRAWING, OTHERWISE DRAW FOR HALF OF CASH SALES.
HI-LO CARD GAME
Ruger 75th Anniversary Vaquero .45
Try your luck! You must play to win!
DECK OF CARDS RAFFLES
Buy a card, Win a prize! We will have several prizes; look for details.
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UNION COUNTY DUCKS UNLIMITED IS APPRECIATIVE OF THE
SUPPORT OF SOUTHEASTERN AUCTION SALES
AND AUCTIONEER CHRIS W. EASLER
110 LEN COURT
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Phone: (864) 578-5045
Email: ceasler110@aol.com
Web: WWW.SOUTHEASTERNAUCTIONSALES.COM
UNION COUNTY DUCKS UNLIMITED IS APPRECIATIVE OF THE
SUPPORT OF STONY AND ANNE-MARIE RUSHING
With Take Aim Training for the use of their FFL license for the handling of
the firearms for our chapter
Take Aim Training
Stony and Ann-Marie's mission is to bring affordable and practical firearms training to all ages. Concealed
handgun permits, hunter safety, NRA courses, and general firearms safety are all taught by their instructors.
Firearms Sales Location at Long's Sporting Goods
510 Morgan Mill Road
Monroe, NC 28110
Call for information on firearms training
takeaimtraining.com
980-722-3787
704-764-7960
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Greenwing Program For Ages 17 and Younger
Enroll your children, grandchildren, and others in Ducks Unlimited’s
Greenwing Program. Do your part in revealing the wonders of the marsh,
ducks and geese, and other wildlife to those who have not yet had the full
experience of enjoying the outdoors.
Open a door to them by letting the Committee know and the cost will be added
to your purchases for the evening. It will be a wonderful gift, a lifetime change
in their view of the world, and $15 well spent.
Junior Greenwings are younger Ducks Unlimited members. DU believes that it is
important for today's children to understand the value of wetlands and the many
species of wildlife that depend upon them. By joining DU, they participate in the
conservation, restoration and management of wetlands and associated habitats for
North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.
Today's youth will be tomorrow's leaders. Through education, we hope to make tomorrow's leaders advocates for wetland
conservation.
Greenwing Privileges
A contribution of $15 makes you a Greenwing member of Ducks Unlimited.
As a DU Greenwing member, you can be proud to know that you are one of more than 60,000 young people who love the
outdoors and care about protecting wetlands across North America.
A Greenwing membership is for children age 17 or younger and entitles the recipient to:
 A DU membership card and certificate
 Greenwing decals (age 11 and younger)
 Two unique DU decals (one duck head and one DU shield for ages 1217 years)
 Four issues of Puddler magazine (ages 11 and younger)
 Six issues of Ducks Unlimited magazine (ages 12-17 years)
 For younger Greenwings, there's a special Web site, www.greenwing.org. Older Greenwings can access the
Members Only section of the Ducks Unlimited Web site, www.ducks.org.
Greenwing benefits
As a Ducks Unlimited Greenwing, you're going to do something for wetlands and wildlife today and tomorrow.
Today, your youthful outlook and energy will be part of the largest wetlands conservation organization in the
world. Tomorrow, you'll be an involved adult who cares, helping us conserve North American wetlands habitat
for all the tomorrows to come.
A Greenwing membership is for children ages 17 or younger and entitles the recipient to:
· A one year subscription to Puddler or Ducks Unlimited magazine (depending upon member's age)
· A Greenwing membership card
· A Greenwing decal
· Invitations to local Greenwing events
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75th Anniversary Live Auction Items
1 “Next Generation” by Art LaMay
Image Size: 16 ½” x 24 ¾”
15 appearances by LaMay in the DU National Art Package
The theme for our 75th Anniversary celebration is “Conservation for Generations”
Highlights a DU wood duck box with wood duck drake, hen, and duckling
In 1937, the U.S. Biological Survey (now the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) built and erected the
first wood duck boxes in central Illinois
Wood duck boxes support Ducks Unlimited’s vision for future waterfowl populations and are a
simple way for anyone to become involved in wildlife management
2 Taber Preening Mallard Decoy (C1223)
Cast resin replica by Big Sky Carvers of a Tom Taber magnum mallard
decoy
Bottom of the bird features a Taber Encore Edition medallion along with an
imprinted DU 75th Anniversary logo and Tom Taber’s signature
Hand painted with a rustic appearance
16” x 8” x 7”
3 2011 Federal Duck Stamp Print (A1114)
2011/2012 Federal Duck Stamp created by artist Jim Hautman
This is the fourth win for Jim Hautman, the youngest of three brothers who are all
accomplished wildlife artists
Print and stamp image are of white fronted geese
Framed, double matted, and inlaid with a DU crest medallion and carved feather, exclusive
to DU events
Since 1934, the sales of Federal Duck Stamps have generated more than 750 million dollars,
which has been used to help purchase or lease over 5.3 million acres of waterfowl habitat in
the United States
4 Acrylic Call Set (L1253)
4 piece set created by World Champion duck caller, Buck Gardner of Memphis, TN
Includes a single reed duck call, double reed duck call, pintail whistle, and braided
leather lanyard
Black pintail whistle with the DU logo
Honey oak acrylic calls with brushed aluminum bands
Calls are etched with the DU 75th Anniversary logo and Buck Gardner’s signature on
the band
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5 Conceal and Carry Leather Briefcase (L1247)
Handgun not included
Dark brown briefcase with brushed nickel hardware created by Kingport
Industries of Northbrook, Illinois
Made from full grain, South American cowhide leather
Features DU logo zipper pulls and custom DU logo fabric lining
Ducks Unlimited logo embossed on the bottom right hand corner
Includes multiple zipper compartments, an adjustable shoulder strap, laptop
pocket, and two carry handles
Special compartment with holster for concealing a handgun
18” x 13” x 3”
6 “Great Beginnings” by Jim Killen
Image Size: 23 ½” x 18”
23 appearances by Killen in the DU National Art Package
Showcases a resting adult male and female lab with their puppies
Includes a typical Delta Marsh canvasback decoy by Duncan Ducharme
The background scene is the Big Grass Marsh Duck Factory No. 1 in Manitoba,
a Ducks Unlimited project that began in 1939 and remains productive to this day
Big Grass Marsh was a ruined wetland before DU engineers restored 10,000
acres, allowing the marsh to recharge and waterfowl to return
7 “Pintail Majesty” by Harold Roe
Image Size: 18” x 22 ½”
10 appearances by Roe in the DU National Art Package
Natural elegance and grace are captured in this image of flushing pintails
The pintail population is on the upswing thanks in part to DU’s conservation efforts to
improve their habitat conditions
Pintails once were one of the most abundant ducks in North America but have suffered
decline since the 1950’s
Through sound partnerships and leading edge science, Ducks Unlimited is unraveling the
mystery of the pintail’s decline and is helping to reverse the downward trend
8 Duck Coat Rack (L1232)
Rustic two hook coat rack
Features a hand painted wooden mallard, pintail,
and wood duck bust by carver Randy Tull
The backdrop is hand crafted from aged barn
wood with a weathered finish
Created by Custom Art Concepts of Hudson,
Wisconsin
32 ½” x 10” x 7 ½”
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9 2 Piece Zero Gravity Chair Set (L1254BI)
Max4 camouflage and dark brown chairs by Westfield Outdoors of Indianapolis, Indiana
Feature an adjustable headrest/back cushion embroidered with the DU logo
The adjustable system allows for multiple chair positions from upright to fully reclined
Each chair includes a heavy duty outdoor fabric with PVC coating, bungee suspension
system, contoured arm rests, two chair safety locks, and a lightweight steel frame with a
hammered bronze finish
Weight capacity is 250 lbs
46”H x 26”W x 28”D
10 75th Anniversary Shotgun (B1281)
RESERVE ON THE 75th ANNIVERSARY SHOTGUN
Browning Maxus 12 gauge
3” chamber
28” polished blued barrel with three Invector Plus choke tubes (IC, M, F)
Grade II/III walnut with a gloss finish and standard checkering
Silver colored receiver features special engraving and game scenes that complement the Ducks Unlimited 50th and 60th
anniversary shotguns
Special Browning Talon gun case featuring the 75th Anniversary logo
Special DU serial number
Choke tube tool and gun lock included
11 DU Neon Sign (L1243)
Green, yellow, and white neon with a black powder coated frame
Hardware allows the sign to free stand, hang by a chain, or mount to a wall
Produced to UL residential construction standards
Made in the USA by Mt. Vernon Neon Sign Company of Illinois
16” x 18”
12 Optics Set (L1246)
Two piece optics set by our longtime partners at Grohmann Corporation of Maple
Grove, Minnesota
10x42 binoculars and 2060x60 spotting scope feature roof prism lenses and several DU
logo embellishments including DU logo eyecups
Comes with individual green storage cases with a removable carry strap, carry handle,
DU logo zipper pulls, and the DU logo debossed on the front
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13 Bean Bag Toss Game (L1241)
Bean bag toss game by Baggo of Hot Springs, Arkansas
Features DU artwork Mack’s Mallards by Phillip Crowe
Run an event raffle game with the winner taking the game home as a prize
Includes two game boards with lifetime guarantees, eight 6” x 6” bean bags, an instruction
booklet, wall mounting bracket for storage and display, built-in scorekeepers, and a
distance regulator
Plastic board design allows for a more dynamic game than a wooden board
Green and tan DU logo bean bags are filled with unpopped corn
The game is played like horse shoes and shuffle board with players arching the bag in the
air and aiming low on the board to use the slide to their advantage
2ft x 3ft board with 6” diameter holes
14 “Night Flight” 75th Anniversary Canvas (A1210)
Originally published as the 1983 Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year print,
Night Flight by Terry Redlin depicts Canada geese flying over a farm by the
light of the full moon
DU 75th Anniversary limited edition lithograph canvas
Includes a 75th Anniversary brass title plate and Certificate of Authenticity
Framed dimensions are 26 ¼” x 36”
15 75th Anniversary Collage (A1212BI)
This framed collage features a black and white replica of the first DU membership certificate
issued in 1937
The unique mat highlights 1930’s waterfowling history including images of the first Federal
Duck Stamp by Ding Darling, the Big Grass Marsh Duck Factory No. 1 sign, a DU project
photograph, and an issue of Ducks Unlimited magazine
75th Anniversary logo in the bottom right hand corner
21 ¼” x 25 ¼”
16 75th Anniversary Redhead Decoy (C1220)
Cast resin drake redhead decoy created by master carver Jett Brunet
The bottom is inlaid with a DU 75th Anniversary medallion surrounded by felt
Includes the carver’s signature under the bird’s wing
Of the diving ducks, redheads are the most common breeders in the U.S.
12” x 6 ½” x 6 ½”
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17 “Mission Accomplished Canvasbacks” by David Maass
Image Size: 25 ¼” x 16 ¾”
15 appearances by Maass in the DU National Art Package
Abundant canvasbacks and a stone project marker signify a restored DU
habitat
Ducks Unlimited was founded in 1937 as a result of sportsmen's concern
over the loss of wetland habitat for waterfowl
DU is the world’s largest private waterfowl and wetlands conservation
organization and has conserved and restored more than 12 million acres of
the most critical habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife in North America
NOTE: THE BAR WILL CLOSE
WHEN THE "MISSION ACCOMPLISHED CANVASBACKS" IS SOLD
PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FRIENDS.
LET OUR COMMITTEE KNOW IF ANYONE NEEDS A RIDE HOME
18 Flyway Knife Set (K1293)
4 piece knife collection highlighting the four waterfowl flyway regions
Knives feature the Mississippi Flyway with mallard, Pacific Flyway with pintail,
Central Flyway with bluewinged teal, and Atlantic Flyway with canvasback
Housed in a wooden case with glass top
Each pocket knife is engraved with waterfowl artwork on the blade and inlaid with a
DU medallion in the handle
The presentation case includes brass medallions commemorating the DU 75th
Anniversary and each of the four waterfowl flyways
16 ½” x 13 ¾” x 2”
19 “Coming Home” by Phillip Crowe
Image Size: 25 ¼” x 16 ¾”
10 appearances by Crowe in the DU National Art Package
Depicts a flock of mallards returning to the prairie potholes in spring
The Prairie Pothole Region is North America’s most important waterfowl breeding
habitat
DU is making a difference by purchasing land easements on native grasslands in the
“duck factory” that will permanently protect this vital habitat for future generations
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2 Piece Hunting Set (L1242)
Two piece set includes a Mossy Oak Duck Blind camouflage floating gun case and deluxe pit bag
Made of heavy duty 600D fabric with PVC coating and dense, layered closed cell foam
DU logo is embroidered on each piece
17” x 13” x 9”pit bag features multiple storage pockets, a hard molded plastic bottom compartment, a padded adjustable
shoulder strap, and carry handle
52” Velcrowrap gun case has a front shell pocket, padded adjustable shoulder strap, and carry handle
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Auction or Raffle of Any Remaining Items
END OF LIVE AUCTION
DRAWING FOR RAFFLE WINNERS TO FOLLOW
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AND
SUPPORT OF DUCKS UNLMITED
KEVIN HICKS, CHAIRMAN
JOHN EDWARDS, VICE CHAIRMAN
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
John Edwards, Kevin Hicks, Chris Dickerson, Deanna Epps, John Hornberger and Don Smith
We NEED your help!
Volunteers ARE the Key to SUCCESS!
If you would like to volunteer on the committee for next year’s
event, please see a committee member.
OR you can fill out a Volunteer Card on your table.
Please hand in your card to the Treasurer’s Table
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