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FIRST FLIGHTMISSION STATEMENTNorth Carolina Ducks Unlimited is a volunteer driven, member-ship-based, non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to raise funds to protect, enhance and maintain wetland habitat in North Carolina and across North America. These conservation efforts benefit waterfowl, other wildlife and the people of North Carolina today and tomorrow.
• State Chairman’s Letter........................................... Page 2• Duck Dates ............................................................... Page 4• Conservation Update............................................... Page 6• 2009 State Convention ....................................Pages 8 & 9• My First Duck ......................................................... Page 15
Look for Ducks Unlimited on the World Wide Web at www.ducks.org
Official newspaper of the 25,800+ members of North Carolina Ducks Unlimited SPRING 2009/VOL. 11, No. 1
In 2005, The Lead Drake Society of North Carolina Ducks Unlimitedinaugurated the NORTH CAROLINA DUCKS UNLIMITED HALLOF FAME at the Core Sound Waterfowlers Museum at Harker’s Island
by inducting five members. A second induction ceremony was held in2006; and on Saturday, March 21st,2009, the third induction ceremonywas also held at the Core Sound Waterfowlers Museum. The Lead DrakeSociety is a committee of all of the living past state chairman of NorthCarolina Ducks Unlimited.
The 2009 Class of Inductees is Lloyd Goode, Nat T. Harris, andGeorge Harriss, II.
Lee Warren, Chairman of the Lead Drake Society, and Don Manley, SeniorRegional Director, led the induction ceremony. Dan Thiel, Group Managerfor Development, represented the Ducks Unlimited National Staff andpresented the awards.
Lee Warren welcomed everyone to the ceremony with the following wordsof recognition: “Good Evening and welcome to all of our distinguishedguests. That is everyone who is here tonight, for all Ducks UnlimitedVolunteers are indeed very distinguished. For our special guests, letme explain. These volunteers who are here pay an extraordinary fee toindividually and collectively support and assist Ducks Unlimited in itssingle purpose to preserve waterfowl and wetlands habitat. We havesucceeded in that mission in many different ways. Ducks Unlimited hasa rich history of combining its efforts and resources with partners suchas the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, The U S Fish andWildlife Service, and many others. On this special occasion, we welcome
NORTH CAROLINA DUCKS UNLIMITEDPROUDLY HONORS
LLOYD GOODE, NAT HARRIS, AND GEORGE HARRISS, II
See Honors, page 7
I am sure there are many different reasonsthat people get involved with DU – a few thatcome to mind are to make friends, find huntingspots, make business contacts or a passion forwaterfowl hunting. I was one of those people;but shortly after I got involved, I realized theimportance and purpose of the mission of DucksUnlimited to conserve, restore, protect andenhance wetlands. For it are these wetlands thatprovide us the waterfowl whose whistling wingsgive us so much pleasure and satisfaction duringa day in the swamp or a day on the marsh.
The other thing about a day on the marshhunting is that it involves sharing that experiencewith people you care about such as yourfamily and friends. For me that has involvedtaking my twin 7 year old sons duck and goosehunting. I have been able to instill my passionfor waterfowl hunting in them. In order forour waterfowl hunting heritage to continue andthrive, we are going to need the youth of todayto be introduced and involved in our sport. We
will also need Ducks Unlimited with its manyvolunteers and resources to continue to raisefunds to save our wetlands.
The breeding grounds and the nativegrasslands in the prairie pothole region areunder siege. The grasslands are being convertedto minimal use farm land. Once these natural
grasslands are converted to crop land, they areforever gone and can never be returned to theiroriginal state. Please go to www.ducks.organd view the short video: “Under the Plow”. Ifyou will take the time to view this 6-7 minutevideo, I am sure you will realize the importanceof the work of Ducks Unlimited and its manyvolunteers. I hope the current situation inthe prairies will cause you to get involvedand volunteer at the local committee level. Ifyou don’t know who to contact or how to getinvolved with your local chapter, please contactsomeone on the State Committee; and we willget you in touch with the local committee. TheState Committee phone numbers and emailaddresses are listed on page 3 of this newsletter.
Whether it be getting a young personinvolved to ensure our waterfowl huntingheritage continues or your desire to make adifference through conservation efforts, DucksUnlimited is the best organization to makecertain that we have wetlands sufficient to fill theskies today, tomorrow and forever. Now is thetime to take a stand and make a difference.
State Chairman’s Letter
Rodney Warren
North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 2 Spring 2009
By Rodney Warren, State Chairman
Why Get Involved as a Volunteer with Ducks Unlimited?
The Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, anorganization of state agencies with primary responsibility for managementand protection of the fish and wildlife resources in 15 states, has namedOfficer Robert Wayne with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commissionas the top wildlife officer for 2008. The award, presented in CorpusChristi, Texas on Oct. 13, came in recognition of outstanding service toconservation and a long list of accomplishments, including a night rescueof a family whose boat was taking on water in rough seas.
“Robert Wayne is a model wildlife officer,” said Maj. KeithTempleton, the supervisor for field operations for the N.C. WildlifeResources Commission. “His standards are unparalleled, his integrity isunmatched and his dedication to protecting wildlife resources and serviceto sportsmen is without equal. This is a truly deserved award.”
Officer Wayne worked with fellow wildlife officers, as well as other
I was fortunate enough to get invited to a committee meeting whenchecking out at my first Ducks Unlimited banquet 13 years ago. Afterattending that first committee meeting, I decided to join my local commit-tee. I had only begun duck hunting a month or so before, so I was prettynew to waterfowl hunting in general.
My passion for the sport of waterfowl hunting and my passion for themission of Ducks Unlimited have reached new heights over the last 13years. The main thing that has fueled that passion is the people involvedin this organization. Since I have been involved with Ducks Unlimited,I have met some truly great people – especially my local Harnett Countycommittee. They are truly a great group that has worked hard to makeour chapter a Top 100 the last four years. As I have gotten involved at theState level, I have met great volunteers and made great friends all acrossNorth Carolina and the United States.
Never has the true character of DU volunteers, members and my DUfriends shown through more that when my seven year old son Luke washospitalized back in late November with viral encephalitis. During hishospitalization we had numerous calls, cards, visits and prayers frommembers of our DU family. After the third week in the hospital for Luke,members of the NCDU family along with our church and local commu-nity set up a fund to assist us with medical expenses. This fund evolvedinto a local fundraising golf tournament of which numerous volunteersfrom across the state came to participate. Unfortunately, after threemonths in the hospital, Luke lost his battle with viral encephalitis on Feb-ruary 15th and was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Theoutpouring of love and support from our DU family to Laura, Garrett andme has been overwhelming. We can’t thank you enough for everything
Dan Forster, president of SoutheasternAssociation of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and Director of Georgia Wildlife Resources Division with
Wayne (right).
By Rodney Warren, State Chairman
What DU Means to Me
NC DU Volunteer Wins
See Means to Me, page 11 See Officer of the Year, page 3
State Officers and Staff
F I R S T F L I G H TFirst Fight, the North Carolina Ducks Unlimited Newsletter, is published two times a
year in the spring and fall. Due dates for articles and advertisements for the newsletter areMarch 31 and September 15. Articles, advertisements and leads should be submitted to:
Joseph A. Clendenin, State Newsletter Editor1035 Inverness Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Email: [email protected] • Telephone: 910-692-2538Submissions may also be given to NC Regional Directors.
State ChairmanRodney WarrenPO Box 1349
Dunn, NC 28335910.892.8723 w910.890.2524 m
State Collegiate ChairmanTrey OliverUnit 2830
100 Barrymore StreetRaleigh, NC, 27603
Deputy State ChairmanGlenn Harrelson
3112 Champagne StreetCharlotte, NC 28210
704.552.1225 h803.968.1759 m
Deputy State ChairmanBob Lichauer
5505 Graymont DriveGreensboro, NC 27407
336.454.5493 h336.880.3038 m
Deputy State ChairmanGreg Rhue
2024 Wesley LaneGreenville, NC 27858
252.931.5394 wk252.353.0923 h
Chairman Lead Drake SocietyJ. Lee Warren, Jr.
PO Box 68Fayetteville, NC
28302-0068910.678.7775 w910.978.5339 m910.323.1456 f910.485.2700 h
State TreasurerMark Shouse
222 Larkin StreetMorehead City, NC 28557
252.247.2106 w252.240.1794 h252.240.9221 m252.247.1121 f
State SecretaryErnie Tart
187 Huntington Dr.Dunn, NC 28334910.892.1231 w910.897.6531 h919.894.6331 m
Olde North State ChapterMike Sterling
3356 Six Forks RoadRaleigh, NC 27609
919.782.0033 w919.272.1353 m919.859.9189 h
State Newsletter EditorJoe Clendenin
1035 Inverness RoadSouthern Pines, NC 28387
910.692.2538 [email protected]
State ChaplainLee Norris
836 Dunn RoadFayetteville, NC 28312
910.323.0141 w910.323.5411 h910.624.4893 [email protected]
State WebmasterLance Sanders
73 Woodberry ForestPittsboro, NC, 27312
919.548.2855 [email protected]
State Major GiftsCo-Chairmen
Jim Cerza6044 Currituck Rd.
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949252.261.3454 h252.480.9200 w252.207.2937 m
John Farley1692 E. Arlington Blvd.Greenville, NC 27858
252.756.9975 w252.756.7290 f
Assistant Major Gifts Chairman (Central)
Henry Kidd613 Glen Eden DriveRaleigh, NC 27612
919.821.0558 w919.782.8533 h919.427.2629 m
State Sponsor ChairmanBryan King
825 Lisbon Bridge RoadGarland, NC 28441
910.529.1782 h910.990.4809 m
State Greenwing ChairmanKeith Jones
111 Barrus Ave.Clinton, NC 28328
910.592.1149910.590.9335 h
State Underwriting ChairmanTav Gauss
PO Box 158Wilson NC 27894252.237.3717 w252.237.3973 h919.677.8600 f
State Conservation ChairmanChuck Duncan
1804 Carl Williamson RoadRaleigh, NC 27610
919.266.0513 w919.266.6821 h919.880.3652 m919.266.0513 f
State Shooting ChairmanGary Sturgill
4463 Kendale RoadHigh Point, NC 27265
336.605.2042 w336.869.1690 h336.605.2030 f
State Golf ChairmanKurt Adams
1204 Springwood Ave.Gibsonville, NC 27249
336.449.4321 w336.449.5549 f
Billfish Tournament ChairmanBob Lichauer
5505 Graymont DrGreensboro NC 27407
336.454.5493 h336.880.3038 c
State Ladies ChairwomanKristy Christenberry
Northside High School7868 Free Union Church Road
Pinetown, NC 27865252.943.6341 w252.945.5560 C
State Recruitment ChairmanGreg Rhue
2024 Wesley LaneGreenville, NC 27858
252.814.4824 w252.353.0923 h
SBA ChairmanDavid C. Krehnke1000 Foothill Trails
Wake Forest, NC 27587-5355919.528.9896 h919.501.9438 w919.501.9738 f
Senior Vice PresidentDU National Board Member
Monty LewisP.O. Box 1694
Thomasville, VA, [email protected]
Regional Vice PresidentDU National Board Member
Lloyd Goode2816 Wayland DriveRaleigh, NC 27608
919.781.1919 h919.349.3443 m919.782.1745 f
FIELD STAFFEastern NC Senior RD
Don Manley25 Scott Place
Clinton, NC 28328910-592-3898 w 910-590-3000 f
Central NC RDLarry Wilkins
124 W. Parker St.Henderson, NC 27536
252-430-1576 w252-425-1842 c
Western NC Senior RDCabell Barrow
201 Smythe St.Apt. 136
Greenville, SC 29611864-380-1498 c
Director of Conservation ProgramsCraig LeSchack
South Atlantic Field Office3294 Ashley Phosphate Rd.,
Suite 1-FNorth Charleston, SC 29418
843-745-9110 [email protected]
Director of DevelopmentBrett Baker
3294 Ashley Phosphate Rd., Suite 1-F
North Charleston, SC 29418843-745-9110 w
Director of Fundraising & VolunteerSouth AtlanticCollins McNeill
2910 Kercy Forest Pkwy D4-384Tallahassee, FL 32309
University Coordinator Region 10South AtlanticCabell Barrow
201 Smythe Street, Apt. 136Greenville, SC 29611
276.340.3825 [email protected]
North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 3 Spring 2009
state and federal law enforcement agencies, to investigate poaching and wildlifeviolations in large-scale efforts. He set up waterfowl details that resulted in morethan 100 charges, including three subjects’ illegally baiting and hunting duckson Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. A multi-state investigation led to theapprehension of three Florida men for possessing protected species of turtles andsnakes, as part of the illegal reptile trade. He was also involved with surveillance ina bear poaching case that saw 40 charges, including baiting, closed season huntingand federal felony firearms charges.
Besides his impressive enforcement efforts, Officer Wayne is active in manycommunity organizations including the Hyde County chapter of Ducks Unlimited.
Area Chairman Brandon Marshall described Wayne as the kind of volunteer hecan always count on. “Robert and his wife, Natalie, have been active DU volunteersfor about seven years now, and together they do a tremendous amount of work forour banquets. Robert is the hardest working officer I’ve know; he’s determined andcommitted to all aspects of conservation from supporting DU to apprehending gameviolators.”
DU is proud to have such an outstanding officer among our volunteer ranks.
Officer of the Year from page 2
“I’m sorry, but there are no more tickets available.”These are words that every chairman and committee member yearns to say and
to hear. Recently the Lake James Chapter in Morganton, NC, had the opportunityto experience that feeling for the very first time at the 8th Annual Oyster Roast.
During the weeks leading up to the event, our main concern was whether or notwe would be able to cover all of our expenses due to the current economy. This fearwas unfounded as people began to arrive forty minutes prior to the advertised open-ing time. At the end of the evening, we were pleased to find that approximately260 people had entered and we had completely SOLD OUT! The evening startedvery well as the Wingspan and the Gun Raffle sold out within an hour of the doorsopening. The Silent Auction items averaged over $100 each and Duckopoly wentfor $20. I did not even have to increase the bid on the bid sheets what a start to afantastic evening.
This event has grown from 67 people the first year, to the 260 we had this year.During this time, we have switched from a catered event to the committee prepar-ing all of the food. This requires the unselfish and hard work of each member of thecommittee. This year, that consisted of 1,140 lbs of oysters, 180 lbs of pork and 120chicken quarters. This is a meal with all of the trimmings, including slaw, bakedbeans, pickles, and chips. There are a variety of homemade desserts, from bananapudding to cheesecake, prepared by my wife Amy. At the end of the evening wehad taken in $17,600 and we were able to send DU National $13,037 within tendays.
For those of you who have not had the pleasure of saying “I’m sorry, but thereare no more tickets available”, don’t give up. Your time is just around the corner.Remember to sell your tickets in advance and grow your committee. Together, itcan happen at your event.
By Fred Causby, Jr., Area/District Chairman
I'm sorry, but there are no more tickets available
North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 4 Spring 2009
DUCK DATES05/16/2009North Johnston High School WHP
05/16/200940/42 Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet Fundraiser
05/17/2009Little River Waterfowl Hunters Party
05/30/2009Fayetteville Waterfowl Hunters Party
05/30/2009Caldwell Co. DU Chapter (Lenoir) Annual Banquet
06/06/2009Johnston County SNO
06/09/2009Richmond County DU Banquet
06/16/2009Western Wake Annual Sound CARE Banquet
06/23/2009Cary Ducks Unlimited Annual Sound CARE Banquet
07/13/2009Concord Area District Workshop
07/14/2009Brulington Area District Workshops
07/15/2009Edenton Area District Workshops
07/16/2009Kinston Area District Workshops
07/20/2009
07/21/2009Brunswick County Area District Workshops
07/23/2009Troy Area District Workshops
07/28/2009Hickory Area District Workshops
07/30/2009
Duck Notes from Eastern North CarolinaBy Don Manley, Senior Regional Director
I could go back and copy my last two or three articlesas they all would be about the same. High school chapterscontinue to do well, chapters that pre-sell tickets are doinggreat, etc., etc.
Let’s start with the news that the Clinton-Sampsonand Harnett County (Dunn) chapters made Top 100 in theNation again. Clinton-Sampson has made Top 100 since2004 when the recognition started. Harnett County hasmade the list each year since 2005. Congratulations toboth of these hard working committees.
The high school chapters continue to grow and therequest to start new chapters come in almost everyday.I now have 10 high school chapters and will have over20 by this time next year. North Lenoir had their fourthbanquet back in February followed by Greene Centraland Triton. New chapters at Columbia High and ParrottAcademy really went well. Northside High will host theirsecond banquet on Saturday May 2nd. New chapters atMidway (April 25th), Harrells Christian Academy (May7th), Wallace-Rose Hill High (May16th) and Terry San-
ford High (May 30th) are up and running. These chaptersare bringing new folks to DU and they are bringing backfolks that have not been to a DU banquet in years. If yourhigh school does not have a chapter---CALL ME !!
If you are on a committee, I thank you on behalfof the ducks and look forward to seeing you at a work-shop this summer. If you are not on a committee, pleaseconsider joining your local committee. We need you nowmore than ever. Call me at (910)-592-3898, and we candiscuss your local committee and how you can help.
By Captain Bob Lichauer, Tournament Chairman
It is spring time and plans are underway for the 21stannual DUCKS UNLIMITED BAND THE BILLFISHfishing tournament in Morehead City. We hope you aremaking your plans now and saving the dates of July 30,31, and August 1 to participate.
As usual, registration will be on Thursday, July 30,2009 at the Civic Center in Morehead City, NC. TheCaptain’s and Sponsor’s party will begin at 7 PM thatday. Fishing will be on Friday and Saturday, July 31 andAugust 1st. A pig pickin’ will be at the Morehead Citywaterfront on July 31st and the awards banquet will beat the Civic Center on August 1st. We anticipate 2 daysof fun-filled fishing and good times at the dinners andparties.
The Grand Slam category now has a carry forward of
over $40,000! Hopefully someone will win it this year.North Carolina Ducks Unlimited is on schedule
with its fund raising for Sound Care; and with the help offishermen, sponsors and volunteers, the Band the BillfishTournament will again be a major contributor. Because ofthis, we hope to have as many participants and sponsorsas possible.
The economy is having a major effect on all of us.However, we cannot let these major projects go to thewayside and would greatly appreciate any help you cangive. Our website, www.bandthebillfish.com, has provento be a benefit to sponsors as fishermen and customersfrom all over see the sponsor’s ads and call upon them fortheir services. If you are interested in being a sponsor orin joining the Band the Billfish Tournament Committee,please contact one of the following: Bob Lichauer at 336-454-5493; Lloyd Goode at 919-781-1919; Mark Shouse
at 252-247-2106; Tav Gauss at 252-237-3717 or JackLamb at 919-302-1688. We would love to work with youtowards this great cause.
Many of you have enjoyed photographs of the tour-naments taken over the years by Beverly Warren. Beverlyhas decided to invest her time in new interests and has no-tified us that she will no longer be able to photograph thefish at weigh-in and the parties. We owe Beverly a greatdebt of gratitude for her work in the past and will trulymiss her. We welcome a new volunteer, Carole Sanders,who has agreed to be the photographer for 2009. Sheknows she has a hard act to follow but will give it a go.
Many thanks to all who serve on the committee andall the DU chapters state wide who work to make this asuccessful fundraiser for Ducks Unlimited. Without yourhelp, Ducks would be a million dollars short in its abilityto preserve wetlands.
NC Ducks Unlimited
July 30, July 31 and August 1, 2009
North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 5 Spring 2009
Ducks Unlimited is a private,non-profit organization dedicated to conserving wetlands habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. DU wasincorporated by a group of farsighted conservationists on Jan. 29, 1937.Membership in the organization is $25 minimum, which includes a subscription to the national Ducks Unlimited magazine. As the organization’s official publication for the state of North Carolina, First Flight, has a circulation of 25,800+. Views expressed by contributors
are not necessarily those of Ducks Unlimited Inc. Similarities between the name Ducks Unlimited Inc. and those of advertisers are coincidental and do not indicate mutual affiliation unless clearly stated. Members who have moved, should send their new address and current membership number to national headquarters.
North Carolina DU’s First Flight
is printed byMain Street Newspapers,
Salem VA.
First Flight is publishedtwo times yearly and mailed to
more than 25,800+ DU supporters.
F I R S TF L I G H T
Spring 2009 Vol. 11, No. 1
Rodney WarrenNorth Carolina State Chairman
P.O. Box 1349Dunn, NC 28335
Telephone: 910.892.8723 (W)910.890.2524 (M)
By David C. Krehnke, SBA Chairman
Starting April 6, 2009, the committee cost for a Mill Pond Pressprint will be $55.00 or $275 for a 5-print package and the Mill PondPress Gallery will be revised, removing prints that are not performingwell and offering two new print images. Look for these changes to theMill Pond Press order form and gallery on the SBA website at www.ducks.org/sba.
While we are experiencing small increases in costs from Mill PondPress and Wild Wings, the print vendor, Sporting World, has notifiedthe SBA Program that they will not be raising print costs in the near fu-ture. Sporting World prints will remain at their current cost of $50.00/print or $250 per 5-print package.
The new SBA Item Performance Report (IPR) is sure to become avaluable tool for SBA volunteers in the field. This report outlines thesales performance of each print/merchandise item offered through theSBA Program taking the guess work out of merchandise selection.
A new website designedto provide waterfowlhunters, biologists, andagency administratorswith current waterfowlinformation is now avail-able.
FLYWAYS.US wasdeveloped by the U SFish & Wildlife Ser-vice through a col-laborative effort ofbiologists and water-fowl managers acrossNorth America’s four waterfowl flyways-At-lantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific. The website contains extensiveinformation on the rigorous, science-based process by which waterfowlhunting is managed and waterfowl populations are monitored.
Users can view aerial photos chronicling waterfowl habitat conditions,query an interactive map to find out where birds were banded and recov-ered, and submit questions about duck, geese, and swan hunting man-agement in the United States.
New Website For Water-fowl Enthusiasts
The NCDU Regional Directors will be conducting 8 district work-shops at locations throughout the state. All DU members are invitedto attend at a location near you. These are important meetings whichprovide chairmen and committee volunteers the latest information forthe upcoming fall banquet season. Meetings are scheduled as follows:
Tuesday July 13th – Concord – Bass Pro ShopsWednesday July 14th – Burlington – North State Boat ClubWednesday July 15th – Edenton – Nixon’s BBQ and CateringThursday July 16th – Kinston – King’s BBQMonday July 20th – Smithfield – Holt’s Lake BBQTuesday July 21st – Brunswick Co. – Location TBAThursday July 23rd – Troy – Jim Garner CenterTuesday July 28th – Hickory - Lake Hickory Country Club
If you are not a current committee volunteer but wish to join a com-mittee, these meetings are an excellent time to become more activelyinvolved in Ducks Unlimited.
Silent Bid Auction Update
Summer 2009District Workshops
While various images or themes may perform differently given yourspecific geographical location, as a volunteer you can review which printsare nationally the best sellers or find out which decoy is currently receiv-ing the highest bids. You’ll find this report attached to future SBA monthlynewsletters.
The Wild Wings and Wild Wings GNA galleries have been combined.When ordering a 5-print package, you may now choose any combinationof Wild Wings or Wild Wings GNA prints to complete your order. Theupdated order form and gallery are now posted on the SBA website andavailable for immediate use.
The American Wigeon Decoy offered by DU is averaging $274 perwinning bid thru the SBA Program. Take a look at it in the DU 3D &Framed Art gallery. Maybe this decoy will also bring in big bucks for theducks through your committee’s SBA Program!
North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 6 Spring 2009
By Andi Cooper, Southern Regional Biologist
Roanoke River NWR – Broadneck UnitThe recently completed Broadneck Unit
project restored hydrology to 1,050 acres of theRoanoke River NWR in Bertie County, NC. Thisproject was part of the Roanoke River MigratoryBird Initiative II NAWCA grant that was ap-proved in early 2006. The project was completedin November and involved construction of plugsin three large man-made canals intersecting thenatural river levee to restore flows to naturalchannels in a large Roanoke River back swamp.
The results of these conservation efforts willbe improved water quality, restored naturalhydrology and enhanced overall conditions forthe fish, wildlife and people who depend on theregion’s natural resources. This region is im-portant to wintering waterfowl on the Atlanticcoast, including American black ducks, mallards,northern pintails, Canada geese and scaup. TheU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provided supportand was an important partner on this project.
http://www.ducks.org/Page4167.aspxCaledonia State Prison
DU recently completed work on the Caledo-nia State Prison project in Halifax County, NC.This project was also part of the Roanoke RiverMigratory Bird Initiative II NAWCA grant.The project involved construction of levees andinstallation of three water control structures torestore 77 acres of prior-converted agriculturalfields to shallow water managed wetlands. Oneof the largest wintering flocks of Southern JamesBay Canada geese in the Carolinas and a popu-lation of 100,000 wintering tundra swans willbenefit from this project. DU’s partners on thisproject included the North Carolina WildlifeResources Commission and the North CarolinaDepartment of Corrections. The NCWRC en-tered a 30-year lease agreement with the DoC tomanage the project to benefit waterfowl.
http://www.ducks.org/Page4168.aspxSoutheastern North Carolina NAWCA Grant
Ducks Unlimited and partners received a $1million North American Wetlands ConservationAct (NAWCA) grant for protection and enhance-ment of over 20,000 acres of diverse wildlifehabitat in southeastern North Carolina. Partnerscontributed over $3 million in matching funds
toward the federal grant.“Over 50 percent of North Carolina’s origi-
nal wetlands have been lost,” said Craig Le-Schack, Ducks Unlimited Director of Conserva-tion Programs for North Carolina. “This regionis experiencing unprecedented growth and devel-opment, and the threats of wetland loss, degrada-tion and fragmentation increase each year.”
The four project sites are located within theHolly Shelter Game Lands in Pender County, theSuggs Mill Pond Game Lands in Bladen County,and the acquisition of a new public game landalong the Lower Cape Fear River.
“We plan to enhance managed wetlands onthe two state game lands” LeSchack said. “Aspart of this project, the 1,440-acre WhitehallPlantation in Bladen County will be permanentlyprotected through incorporation into the NorthCarolina Wildlife Resources Game Lands Pro-gram.”
This grant is an important part of ongoingconservation efforts in North Carolina. The proj-ects included in the proposal partially compen-
North Carolina Conservation Update
By Andi Cooper, Southern Regional Biologist
GREENVILLE, N.C., March 25, 2009– Ducks Unlimited and partners received a $1million North American Wetlands ConservationAct grant for protection and enhancement ofover 20,000 acres of diverse wildlife habitat insoutheastern North Carolina. Partners contrib-uted over $3 million in matching funds towardthe federal grant.
“Over 50 percent of North Carolina’s origi-nal wetlands have been lost,” said Craig Le-Schack, Ducks Unlimited Director of Conserva-tion Programs for North Carolina. “This regionis experiencing unprecedented growth and devel-opment, and the threats of wetland loss, degrada-tion and fragmentation increase each year.”
The four project sites are located within theHolly Shelter Game Lands in Pender County, theSuggs Mill Pond Game Lands in Bladen County,and within a newly acquired public game landalong the Lower Cape Fear River.
“We plan to enhance managed wetlands onthe two existing state game lands,” LeSchacksaid. “As part of this project, the 1,440-acre
Whitehall Plantation in Bladen County willbe permanently protected through incorpora-tion into the North Carolina Wildlife ResourcesGame Lands Program.”
This grant is an important part of ongoingconservation efforts in North Carolina. The proj-ects included in the proposal partially compen-sate for the region’s loss of seasonally floodedforested wetlands. Local and regional waterquality, recreational and educational opportuni-ties will be enhanced.
“Like all of our projects, the partners in-volved in this one made it possible,” LeSchacksaid. Ducks Unlimited is partnering with TheNature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser-vice, North Carolina Clean Water ManagementTrust Fund, and North Carolina Natural Heri-tage Trust Fund to deliver the project. All of thework will take place on North Carolina WildlifeResources Commission lands.
“The NCWRC is proud to participate withour conservation partners in the acquisitionof the Whitehall Tract. The property bordersthe Cape Fear River and provides outstandinghabitat to support good numbers of whitetail
deer, wild turkey, various species of waterfowl,neotropical migrants, wading birds and Swal-low-tailed Kites. The land will be incorporatedinto the Game Land Program in the future wherethe citizens of our state will have the opportunityto experience the wonderment of the Cape Fearfloodplain,” NCWRC Coastal Supervisor Tom-my Hughes said.
In Washington, D.C., Ducks Unlimited’sgovernmental affairs staff works with Congressto garner support for annual funding of NAW-CA. To date, NAWCA has helped fund morethan 1,800 wetland projects on 24 million acresin all 50 states, every province of Canada, andareas in Mexico. In North Carolina alone, NAW-CA projects have conserved over 68,000 acres.
With more than a million supporters, DucksUnlimited is the world’s largest and most effec-tive wetland and waterfowl conservation organi-zation having conserved over 12 million acres.The United States alone has lost more than halfof its original wetlands – natures’ most produc-tive ecosystem – and continues to lose more than80,000 wetland acres each year.
DU and Partners Receive $1 Million for North Carolina Wetlands Conservation
Federal NAWCA grant supports long-term wetland conservation
See Conservation Update, page 11
Greetings from the road! CabellBarrow here. I wanted to take a minuteand express my excitement about takingover the position of Regional Director ofWestern North Carolina. I feel certain thatthe next several months should prove tobe very successful as some new blood isadded to the mix in the western part of thestate. This region of the state has enormouspotential for growth in areas like Charlotte,Greensboro, and Hickory.
Some points of interest that I wouldlike to let everybody know about include
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Mr. Wes Seegars and Mr. Steve Windham, Chairman and Vice Chairman, of the NorthCarolina Wildlife Resources Commission. When you look back over the seventy plusyears of our history, you can only wonder if the visionaries who began Ducks Unlimitedcould possibly have imagined the vast positive impact that they would have on ourenvironment and our world. Tonight, our honorees join a most distinguished list ofNorth Carolina Ducks Unlimited Hall of Fame Members who have demonstrated theircommitment and passion to our organization, our state and its citizens, and to the futureof our children and grand children. Lloyd Goode. Nat Harris, George Harriss, we allthank you.”
Lloyd Goode has been anactive Ducks Unlimitedvolunteer since 1976. He hasserved as Area Chairman,Zone Chairman, DistrictChairman, State Chairmanfor a three year term,National Board Member,and Regional Vice-President.Lloyd was the founder of theBand the Billfish Tournamentand cofounder of the NorthCarolina Sound CareInitiative. He has served onseveral national committees;and during his last year as
State Chairman, North Carolina was ranked Number One in the United States. Lloyd is aDiamond Life Sponsor and a State Trustee and National Delegate.
Nat Harris was an active member of the Burlington DU Committee during the 1970’s.Nat is a former State Sponsor Chairman, and he wrote the First State Sponsor Manualin the country. For seven years, he has underwritten the North Carolina State Sponsor
Honors from page 1
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present at the 2009 ceremony were from left to right Don Manley, Lloyd Goode, Nat Harris, George Harriss, II, and John Farley.”
Print. He has served on the State Major Gifts Committee, and was instrumental in craftinga matching gift opportunity that raised $250,000 for Ducks Unlimited. He is one offour Ducks Unlimited Benefactors in North Carolina. Nat is a former State Trustee andNational Delegate and is now a State Trustee Emeriti.
George Harriss, II has served asthe Area Chairman and SponsorChairman for the WilmingtonDU Chapter. George hasunderwritten the State SponsorPrint six times. Several times hehas served on the State MajorGifts Committee. In 1998, hewas the first recipient of theOutstanding Volunteer Awardin the Wilmington Chapter.George is a former State Trusteeand National Delegate and isnow a State Trustee Emeriti.
The five members of the North Carolina Ducks Unlimited Hall of Fame inducted in 2005are Jack Bailey, Reid Jones, Dr. Ray Minges, Herman Moore, and Stuart Paine. In 2006,the four members inducted are Bruce Cameron, John Farley, Joseph Knapp, and DonManley.
To visit the North Carolina Ducks Unlimited Hall of Fame atHarkers Island, take Highway 70 East through Morehead Cityand Beaufort. After passing Otway, turn right onto Harkers IslandRoad and follow it to the end of the island. For a special tour of themuseum, ask for Karen Amspacher. If you have not been before,you will find the museum to be very unique place preserving thewaterfowling traditions of “down east” and North Carolina DucksUnlimited.
Duck Notes from Central North CarolinaBy Larry Wilkins, Regional Director
Duck Notes from Western North CarolinaBy Cabell Barrow, Regional Director
Spring Banquet Season is now in fullswing and some exciting things are tak-ing place in the Central Region of NorthCarolina. The fall season was tested by theeconomy however the great volunteers ofthe Central Region made the most out oftrying times.
We have now started 3 new HighSchool Chapters in the region includingNorth Johnston High School, South John-ston High School and Nash Central HighSchool. North Johnston High and AreaChairman Perry Johnson along with hiscommittee held a Waterfowl Hunters Partyon November 22nd at the Strickland’sCrossroads Fire Department and had a
very successful event. They have theremembership banquet scheduled for May
See Central North Carolina, page 11
See Western North Carolina, page 11
the three District Workshops coming upthis summer. There will be a workshop inConcord, NC at Bass Pro Shops on July13. On the 14th of July we will be hostinga workshop in Burlington, and on July 28at Lake Hickory Country Club in Hickory.These events should provide an opportunityfor each committee member to pick up somehelpful tips for next year’s events. If you arenot currently member of your local commit-tee, contact your area chairman. The district
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Convention Agenda
2009 StateConvention
Mark your calendar for August 20-23, 2009and be on hand for the 2009 North CarolinaDucks Unlimited State Convention at Sea
Trail Plantation in Sunset Beach, NC.
The 2009 convention will be a great one. We will beonly minutes away from Myrtle Beach, one of the nation’smost visited vacation and golf destinations. Also wewill be celebrating the accomplishments of all of our DUvolunteers and members while we soak up the rays of thatbeautiful NC sunshine.
There will be numerous activities planned including aCaptain’s Choice Golf Tournament, Sporting Clays Shoot,Fishing, Swimming or just hanging around the pool.
There is a shuttle from the resort property to the beachif you prefer that over the pool.
There are many music show theatres in the MyrtleBeach area to delight any music lover from country, torock, and blues.
Sea Trail has 3-18 hole golf courses by fameddesigners Willard Byrd, Dan Maples and Rees Jones. TheByrd course was recognized by Golf week as the coursewith the “Best Resort Course of Distinction” in 2005; and,Golf Digest rated it 4 stars, as well.
Catch up with old friends or make new ones athospitality central each evening. Friday night put on yourjeans or shorts, grab a cold beer, and come to the poolsidePIG PICKIN. There is no telling what State ChairmanRodney Warren will be wearing if we encourage himenough.
At the State Chairman’s Sound Care AwardsBanquet on Saturday evening, we will be recognizingthe outstanding North Carolina individual volunteers andchapters for their accomplishments over the past year.
There will be lot’s of food and fun for all. If youhave not been to a North Carolina Ducks Unlimited StateConvention, this is one not to miss.
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3:00PM – Midnight - Sound CARE Hospitality Central Open (Closed during dinner hours)3:00PM – 5:00 PM Early Bird Registration6:00PM – 8:00PM Dinner on your own with friends
Friday – August 21, 2008
9AM-12PM & 5:00PM-6:00PM-- Registration Desk OpenSunrise – 2:30PM- Free Time with friends and family2:30PM-4:30PM State Committee Meeting Open to all DU membersSpecial Guest Speaker-1st Vice President John PopeEveryone in attendance will receive a free book of raffle tickets6:30PM – 8:00PM Pig Pickin’ by the pool hosted by the Brunswick County Chapter8:00PM – Midnight – Sound CARE hospitality central open
Saturday_- August 22, 2008
10:00AM – 12:00PM Registration Desk Open8:00AM-3:00PM- Leisure activities ( Golf tournament, Sporting Clays, Fishing,Shopping, tanning or just relaxing by the pool) Check at registration desk for moreinfo3:00PM – 5:00PM Hospitality Central Open5:00PM - 6:00PM Registration Desk Open6:00PM –7:00PM Sound CARE Volunteer Appreciation Reception7:00PM – 10:00PM Sound CARE awards banquet
Sunday – August 23, 2008
9:00AM – 10:00AM State committee meetings as called by State Committee Chairs
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9th at the school cafeteria. South Johnston HighSchool and Area Chairman Paige Fields have aWaterfowl Hunters Party Scheduled for May 16at the Micro Fire Department and are lookingforward to a great event. Thanks to Donnie andTrent Lassiter for their help with these commit-tees. Johnston County sold 372 tickets to theirbanquet which is the most ever for them. AskDonnie if the High School Chapters made a dif-ference in his numbers.
Currituck just completed a very successfulbanquet with 375 people in attendance. Thanksto Eddie Morgan and his committee for doing agreat job in pre-selling tickets. This was an all
time record for this chapter and congratulationsto the committee for a job well done. The 40/42chapter (formerly Garner) held and oyster roaston February 28 and sold more than 500 ticketsto this event.
Kerr Lake Ducks Unlimited held their ban-quet on April 2nd and pre-sold over 200 tickets,more than double what they did last year
The secret to these chapters success wasPre-Selling tickets. There is nothing you cando as a committee for the resource that is moreimportant. We also have just received word fromHQ that Raleigh again was in the Top 100 forthe 6th straight year.
The state workshops are just around thecorner and it is very important for all chapters tohave someone attend these workshops this year.Date and locations will be mailed out later thismonth. Look for exciting changes to the work-shop format this year that I know you will allenjoy.
The State Convention will again be held atSea-Trail Plantation in Sunset Beach on August21-23. Everyone that attended last year reallyenjoyed it I hope you will make plans to attend.
Thanks to all the great volunteers of NCDU for the very important work that you do tomake our waterfowl and wetlands possible.
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Western North Carolina from page 7
you have done for us.As you can see DU means a lot to me and my family because it is a great orga-
nization with a great mission. But as always it is the people involved that make theorganization a success and makes our family continue to want to be a part of the DUfamily. If you don’t believe me try it for yourself. You will not be sorry and youwill be leaving a legacy for generations to come.
Means to Me from page 2
sate for the region’s loss of seasonally flooded forested wetlands. Local and regionalwater quality, recreational and educational opportunities will be enhanced.
“Like all of our projects, the partners involved in this one made it possible,” Le-Schack said. Ducks Unlimited is partnering with The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fishand Wildlife Service, North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund, andNorth Carolina Natural Heritage Trust Fund to deliver the project. All of the workwill take place on North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission lands.
“The NCWRC is proud to participate with our conservation partners in theacquisition of the Whitehall Tract. The property borders the Cape Fear River andprovides outstanding habitat to support good numbers of whitetail deer, wild tur-key, various species of waterfowl, neotropical migrants, wading birds and Swal-low-tailed Kites. The land will be incorporated into the Game Land Program in thefuture where the citizens of our state will have the opportunity to experience thewonderment of the Cape Fear floodplain,” NCWRC Coastal Supervisor TommyHughes said.
Conservation Update from page 6
workshops are a good time to join your local committee and to learn more aboutDucks Unlimited. I am also excited to spend some quality time with each committeeat these meetings. Also, the Hickory chapter will host a volunteer recruitment eventon June 29. I hope to see some new faces at this event so that we can begin to rebuildthe Hickory chapter and get back to the level at which it used to operate.
I plan on visiting with each committee within the next few weeks to develop agame plan for the coming year. I look forward to working with everybody in West-ern NC, as well as the rest of the state. My contact information can be found on theNCDU website or page three of this newsletter. If you are unable to access the inter-net, I can be reached at 864-380-1498. Please contact me with any questions or com-ments at any time. See you all soon.
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Since 1990, almost $44 million in NAWCA funds have been matchedwith $352 million to conserve over 350,000 acres in NC, SC, GA, and FL. Obviously, NAWCA is a critical tool for implementing our mission andthe continued support from staff and volunteers on policy issues involvingthis legislation pays tremendous dividends.
Every year Congress has the opportunity to fund this important pro-gram that helps conserve vital waterfowl habitat across our continent. Thisis literally a situation where our tax dollars can be put to work to helpbolster waterfowl populations!
The House and Senate will soon be drafting their appropriation billsfor this year’s funding. Currently there is a “Dear Colleague” letter that isbeing circulated for members to sign onto that provides support for fund-ing the program at its maximum potential. We need to let our Members ofCongress know we expect them to support NAWCA. It’s good for water-fowl and waterfowl hunters!
To contact your Members of Congress through the DU website by go-ing to www.ducks.org/NAWCA
The president has recommended to Congress a record increase forNAWCA this year. We are the voice for the ducks; let’s make it happen byshowing our support!
Pass this on to every waterfowl hunter you know.Full Halls=Full Skies
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) is anincentive-based, landowner friendly program that fosters the developmentof public-private partnerships to protect North America’s migratory birdhabitat.NAWCA Benefits Hundreds of Wildlife Species
NAWCA helps fulfill the mission of the North American WaterfowlManagement Plan by providing migratory birds with essential wetlandhabitat needs. NAWCA projects also benefit other fish and wildlife spe-cies, including rare, threatened, and endangered species that are depen-dent on wetlands ecosystems.NAWCA Expands Recreational Opportunities for People
The abundance of wildlife including many species of waterfowl,migratory birds, fish, and mammals supported by wetlands translates intomulti-billion dollar activities for Americans who enjoy wildlife viewingand photography, fishing, and hunting.Restoring and Conserving Wetlands Increases Water Quantity and Quality
Wetlands store water and recharge aquifers, thus securing future watersupplies. Plants and soils in wetlands play a significant role in purifyingwater, removing high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus, and in somecases, removing toxic chemicals before entering the groundwater supply.Some wetland plants have been found to accumulate heavy metals in theirtissues at 100,000 times the concentration in the surrounding water.
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act in North Carolina
NAWCA Effectively Leverages Private Sector FundsSince enactment, nearly $919 million in NAWCA grants has leveraged
more than $2.9 billion in non-federal matching funds to deliver a total ofover $3.8 billion in on-the-ground conservation. NAWCA requires a 1:1match, but federal funds are often tripled or quadrupled by partners at thelocal level.
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Life Sponsors from page 16
Through your philanthropic commitments NCDU will fund its strategic initiative to protect, restore and enhance an additional 23,000wetland acres in North Carolina, plus 47,000 acres of waterfowl breeding habitat within by the of 2010. North Carolina Sound CARE
contributes to Ducks Unlimited’s goal of conserving, within the coming decade, an additional ten million acres of habitat in North Americathat is critical to waterfowl and people.
By Neal Shader
WASHINGTON – May 13, 2009 – DucksUnlimited Chief Biologist Dale Humburgrecommended a change to a popular and effec-tive conservation initiative to the House NaturalResources Committee: increase the value of theFederal Duck Stamp.
The price of the stamp has not increasedsince 1991, when it was set at the current levelof $15. However, skyrocketing land prices havegreatly diminished the buying power of thestamp in recent years, prompting several at-tempts to adjust the price. The most recent pro-posal from Congressmen John Dingell (Mich.)and Rob Wittman (Va.) would increase the priceto $25 for the 2010-11 waterfowling season.
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this image."Raising the price to $25 brings thecost of the stamp about equal with the buyingpower of the $15 stamp in 1991, once you adjustfor inflation," said Humburg. "Compare that tothe 300% increase in land values that we are see-ing in Minnesota, one of the breeding hot spots."
The Federal Duck Stamp, which is requiredfor all waterfowl hunters age 16 and older, wasintroduced in 1934. Funds from sales of thestamp have conserved more than 5 million acresof waterfowl breeding, migrating, and winteringhabitat across the United States.
Waterfowlers have invested more than $760million into the Federal Duck Stamp – and itneeds to remain a viable conservation tool if weare going to protect that investment into the fu-ture," said Humburg. "In order to ensure that wecan continue to protect waterfowl habitat, theremust be an increase to the buying power of theDuck Stamp."
"If we increase the stamp by, $10 we couldconserve an additional 16,000 acres of primewaterfowl habitat in just the next year," saidHumburg.
Ducks Unlimited Calls on Congress to Protect Sportsmen's Investment
Chief Biologist supports increasing value of Duck Stamp,allowing more investment in conservation
John M. Alexander, Jr. Joseph P. Archie, Jr. Ken & Pam Barnard George R. Dixon Buzzard Corner Land & Timber Co., LLC
Bob & Cathy Lichauer Ben Ramsay Arey & Mary Ann Grady Jerry & Lisa Wagoner Julian W. (Bubba) Rawl
Mark & Janet Coffey Jeff Franklin James & Betty Hasty Alfred L. Hobgood, IV Craig & Kay Richardson
Bruce M. Brown Duplin Winery Charles R. Duncan, II Kenneth H. Mitchell, Sr. Steve & Cheryl Windham
Linwood & Trudy Parker Patriots Plantation Donald R. Southerland Phil & Jean Hux In Memory of Frank Tillman
Carl & Jackie Lewis Doug Parsons Ross & Faye Lampe Robert Chad Ray Doug & Roxanne Parsons
Edward M. Armfield, Jr. Prestage Farms David J. Whichard, III Stuart M. Edwards Jonathan S. & Mary Paige Phillips
Tea Creek Outfitters Curtis Wooten Thomas L. Edwards, Jr. Thomas L. Edwards Jonathan & Leah Fussell
Merle W. Edwards Edwin M. Edwards David C. Edwards Rodney & Laura Warren Cliff & Elizabeth Perry, Jr.
Bradley Utz Emily Utz Garry & Danya McQueen Milton H. Askew, Jr. Robert & Mary Raine Smith
Mark & Susan Shouse Max Oaks Purcell Jones Kenny & Carol Lohr In memory of Maxel E. & Mabel Minges
R. Donald & Nadine Overby Al V. Adcock Larry & Donna Benton Mike Goodfred In memory of Donald & Barbara Minges
Tommy & Sandra Morrow Richard D. Evans David C. Mays Reid A. Horne Mat & Elizabeth Raymond Jr.
Jeffrey & Tracy Dunn Russ Jones Dr. George E. Sutton David B. Hagan Anderson & Yvonne Marlowe
Rhett & Virginia Spencer Henry W. Boyd, III Andrew H. Weathersbee Greg P. McDaniel H. Reid & Coles, Jones, Jr.
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NCDU GREENWING STATE COMMITTEEChairmanKeith Jones [email protected] Barrus Ave. 910-592-1149 (h)Clinton, NC 28328 910-590-9335 (m
Don Manley (RD) [email protected] Scott Place 910-592-3898 (h)Clinton, NC 28328 910-990-6345 (m)
Kevin Lewis [email protected] Old River Road 252-728-6887 (h)Beaufort, NC 28516 252-725-1221 (m)
Cathy Lichauer [email protected] Graymont Drive 336-454-5493Greensboro, NC 27407
George D. Simpson, Jr. [email protected] Hwy.70, Bettie 252-504-2514 (w)Beaufort, NC 28516 252-336-4307 (h)
Eddie Morgan [email protected] Allan Sawyer 252-336-4307 (h)Sharboro, NC 27973 252-202-5601 (m)
Lee Norris [email protected] Dunn Rd. 910-323-5411 (h)Fayetteville, NC 28312 910-624-4893 (m)
Joe Kilgore [email protected] Hidden Forge Dr. 910-323-1031 (h)Fayetteville, NC 28304 910-364-5803 (m)
Jim Shutt [email protected] Ivy Trace Rd. 336-778-2267 (h)Clemmons ,NC 27012 336-978-4715 (m)
Mike Metcalf [email protected] O Box 1413 704-796-8749Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124
GREENWING UPDATEWho is the future of Ducks Unlimited? The answer is obvious – our children
are our future.By signing up your children, grandchildren, and kids around us in the DU
Greenwing Program, you will help them develop a sense of responsibility for waterfowl and the wetland environments so essential for their survival.
NC currently ranks 4th in the nation in the total number of Greenwings. Thanks to all the chapters which have held a Greenwing Event so far this year. If your chapter would like to plan an event: No Problem. Contact anyone on the NCDU State Committee. We’re here to help.
Involve your children TODAY! It will mean more waterfowl tomorrow.
By Keith Jones, State Greenwing Chairman
New Project Webfoot Website has been LaunchedThe new Project Webfoot website www.projectwebfoot.
org. The site has been integrated into the ducks.org siteand the message has been sharpened to emphasize teachertrainings through our partnership with Project WET. Thisis now the most comprehensive go-to place for informationon Project Webfoot.
Project Webfoot Continues to Exceed GoalsWhen Project Webfoot launched four years ago its
success was measured by reaching 100 classroomsduring its pilot year. In its second year Webfoot hit 257classrooms, and last year a stellar 575, or 14,375 students.We set an ambitious goal of serving 1000 classrooms(25,000 students) during the 2007-2008 school year and todate over 600 classrooms (15,000 students) have receivedmaterials. An additional 400 classes (10,000 students)are scheduled for delivery this spring. With workshopproposals still coming in, we are on track to exceed ourgoal and to reach approximately 1500 classes / 37,500.
Greater Emphasis on TrainingThrough our partnership with Project WET, Ducks
Unlimited has dramatically increased the number ofeducators receiving Webfoot through full-day trainingworkshops. While teachers are not required to attend a
workshop,it is now thepreferredmodel ofdelivery. Thelikelihoodof teachersimplementinga curriculumis far higher ifthey receivethe materialsthroughprofessional developmenttraining. Over 15 workshopsare on the schedule for thisspring and more are in theworks.
If you would like topropose a workshop in yourarea, contact Rab Cummingsat [email protected].
Funding SuccessIndividual Classroom
Sponsorships ProvideEssential FundingThanks go out to everyone who has underwritten a ProjectWebfoot teacher and their class with a $300 classroomsponsorship. These sponsorships continue to providebackbone funds to provide Webfoot training and materials.
Greenwing WebsiteIf you or your young Greenwings have not visited DucksUnlimited’s Greenwing web page www.greenwing.org ,
this site provides not only interactive online video gamesfor youth (Skeet Shoot, Clays, Fishing, Snowboarding,Nesting Games, Wacky Wildlife), but educationalfun as well. Try your hand at Bird Watching or DuckSurvey games to test your expertise! The site also offersonline “how to” activities such as star gazing, mobileconstruction, planting tips, etc. This may be DucksUnlimited’s best kept secret for our young members!
Youth & Education / Project Webfoot Contacts
RAB CUMMINGSYouth and Education Network Coordinator DucksUnlimited1109 Holly DriveBozeman, MT 59715W: 406.624.6664 C: 406.570.5064Fax: [email protected]
CHAD KEELProject Webfoot AssistantDucks UnlimitedOne Waterfowl WayMemphis, TN 38120-2351901.758.3962 Fax: [email protected]
CARLA HOPPSenior Vice President, Youth & EducationDucks Unlimitedcell: 503.330.6649fax: [email protected]
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Greenwings are the future of Ducks Unlimited. Since 1973, the Greenwing programs conducted by local committees have created the perfect opportunity for youngsters to learn about wetlands conservation. By exposing them to the great outdoors and the need for improving wildlife habitat, we are taking positive steps to ensure the future of our natural heritage.
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By Larry Wilkins, Regional Director
Our children learnfrom a very young ageto follow the values oftheir elders. Many of ouryouth today have simplylost touch with theoutdoors and old fashionfun. The television, videogames, and the computercan be blamed for a lot ofthis behavior.
As members ofDUCKS UNLIMITED,we strive to do our bestto protect the wetlandsand habitat through ourgrassroots efforts to raisemoney for our cause. In today’s society, we should be concentratingon bringing our children along the same path. Our children are thefuture of DUCKS UNLIMITED. We need them now more than everto carry on a long standing tradition.
Many local DU chapters have events and function plannedevery year just for Greenwings. This gives children under the age of17 the opportunity to experience the outdoors in a safe environmentwhile having fun. From fishing days, wood duck box building, andProject Webfoot, our children can learn a lot. The benefits of DUCKSUNLIMITED go far beyond waterfowl hunting and its rich heritage.Our habitat protection and enhancement projects help many otheranimals and birds as well.
GREENWINGSare the Future of Ducks Unlimited
By Julia High, NCDU GREENWING, Third Grade, Rocky Mount Academy
One exciting evening, John Hardy, my brother;and his friend named Kyle and my dad and I were allready and dressed in camouflage clothing to go hunt-ing. I was jolly! We walked down to the barn to getthe golf cart to take us down to the pond. We all goton and slowly headed down to the pond.
John Hardy said,” Dad, I see some ducks on thepond.” My dad told us he was going to stay at thegolf cart and for us to slow down and quietly go intothe field and stop. When we got to the trees, we wereto turn and crawl to the pond. We could hide behindthe dam.
But before we could do all of that, he had to tellus about safety, safety, safety, safety! He tells me thisand it is everything I already knew. Why he tells methis again, I will never know.
Finally we started to do everything my dad saidfor us to do. When we were about two yards from thedam, I’m guessing the ducks heard us because theyall jumped up and all of a sudden we were all shoot-ing. When my brother and Kyle were reloading, I shotwith joy! The next thing I knew down came a duck!
Then my dad sends our wonderful dog, Abby, toretrieve the duck. She jumped in the pond, ready todo her part and bring us back the duck.
Next, my dad comes zooming down the trailsaying in a very loud voice, “Who killed it?” I startedto jump up and down and wave my hands. He wasvery excited. He said, “Yea! Yea!”
Then I ran and got the duck from our dog, Abby,and held it high in the air. Dad said that it was a ringneck. It was a great first duck!
I called my mom and said, “Mom, mom, I killedmy first duck!” She was excited too! My dad said it
was one of the prettiest ring neck ducks that he hadever seen.
Right this very minute that ring head duck is inthe mounting shop. I just love duck hunting!
My First Duck
A contribution of $10 makes you a Greenwingmember of Ducks Unlimited.
As a DU Greenwing member, you can be proudto know that you are one of more than 60,000 youngpeople who care about protecting wetlands acrossNorth America and love the outdoors.
A greenwing membership is for children age 17or younger and entitles the recipient to:• A DU membership card and certificate• Greenwing decals (age 11 and younger)• 2 unique DU decals (one duck head and one DUshield for age 12-17 years)• 4 issues of Puddler magazine (age 11 and younger)
• 6 issues of Ducks Unlimited magazine (age 12-17years)• For younger greenwings a special website, www.greenwing.org. For older greenwings access to theMembers Only section of the Ducks Unlimited web-site, www.ducks.org.
Greenwing Membership (17 and Younger)Become a Greenwing member - Join Today
By Chris Williams, Greenwing Chairman, 40/42 Chapter
Our local chapter held our first Greenwingevent this past August. Our goals were verysimple and all had a purpose. We set out to havea fun and educational event, while providing anawesome outdoor experience. Through sweat andhard work, at the end of our event we had 105new Greenwing members. With children ranging
in age from 2 to 13, everyone left with a smile, afishing pole, t-shirt, and a tackle box.
In closing, if we take time out of our busyschedules to do more with our Greenwingprograms, I think we will all find that our timewas well spent. To quote an ancient proverb Ihave told day in and day out for many years,”Treat the earth well, it was not given to youby your parents. It was loaned to you by yourchildren.”
A Success Story to Consider
Austin Credle, grandson of Don Hughes, Vanceboro Chairman.
North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.NC.ducks.org 16 Spring 2009
Through your philanthropic commitments NCDU will fund its strategic initiative to protect, restore and enhance an additional 23,000wetland acres in North Carolina, plus 47,000 acres of waterfowl breeding habitat within by the of 2010. North Carolina Sound CARE
contributes to Ducks Unlimited’s goal of conserving, within the coming decade, an additional ten million acres of habitat in North Americathat is critical to waterfowl and people.
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