The Charleston Chapter

Welcomes you to the Annual Waterfowl Conservation Dinner and Auction

December 8th, 2016 Auction Rules Rules for the Live Auction

1. Please take a seat during the auction so the spotters and auctioneer can see the bidders.

2. The auction will move quickly, so review the items that interest you prior to the auction and bid decisively.

3. If you are bidding please participate loud and clear.

4. If you are the successful bidder, please let auctioneer see your bid number.

Please take your bid number to the register after bidding; you will receive a receipt after checking out and your items have been paid for. ______

Rules for the Silent Auction

1. Bids are to be in $5 increments.

2. No Item Guarding.

3. The Silent Auction items will be pulled by SCWA staff or committee members.

4. Please use only your bid number not your name.

5. All items are to be paid for before you can pick them up. ______

Payment Methods

After the auction, please take your receipts to the register table for payment. Payment may be made by:  CASH  CHECK  VISA  MASTERCARD  DISCOVER  AMERICAN EXPRESS Then collect your items from the property’s room. No one will be allowed to leave the premises without proper payment of items.

Good Luck & Thank You for Your Support! We Would Like To Thank Our Loyal Members!

Life Members 82 Queen Restaurant John G. Thornhill Alex Quattlebaum John I. Saalfield Andrew Arnold Joseph P. Griffith Antony Merck Joyce Trescott Arthur P. Swanson L. J. Hendrix Barry W. Hammett L. Sloan Wright Bobby R. Creech Leslie E. Phillips C. O. Thompson Michael P. Wise Dennis A. Fleming Michael R. Bennett Don H. Brown Mount Pleasant Seafood Donald E. Dawson Peter Dodds Donald McKenzie R. E. Turner Dowse D. Rustin Richard H. Coen E. J. Sifford Robert H. Hood E. J. Thornhill Ronald S. Powers Edmund Rhett Russell Guerard F. S. Poulnot Sidney B. Jones G. R. George Stuart Hanckel Hal W. Frampton Theodore D. Stoney Henry Smythe Theodore W. Thornhill Hugh C. Lane Timothy R. Knight Hunter Horn Troy W. Durocher James B. Edwards Van Noy Thornhill James M. Hayes W. C. Blakeney Jeremy S. Glendenning W. Parker Tuten Jim Booth Wayland H. Cato Jim Schaffer William Craver Corporate Sponsors Albert Sotille Linden Construction Arichem OV Financial Artimis Fund Petroleum Recovery Services Banks Construction Port City Concrete Bob Dunn Principal Financial Chapman Company Russ & Eleanor Parker Charitable Found. Charleston City Marina &Boat Yard Scott Arrington Frampton Construction SIG Gulfstream Southern Eagle Hitt Construction Starkey Mortgage/ Matt Dorsey J Mussleman Construction The Howle Family Sponsors Applied Building Sciences, Inc. King Street Agency Buzz B Gone Landmark Construction Channels MB Kahn Construction Compass South McCombs Delta Timber Co Salt Marsh Renovation Energy One America Sonitrol Freeman & Associates Steve & Ellen Dudash Committee Will Freeman(Co-chair) Phillip Runyon(Co-chair) Alex Johnston Kevin Murphy Sass Schirmer Alex Stone Kirk Shields Thomas Smythe Artie Darby Rob McEwen Tyler Davidson Chris MacEachern Russell Robinson Will Brown Clark Banks Sam Little William Howle Auction List - Please Bid Clearly & Decisively 1. “Cooper River Diamonds” by Jim Booth You are bidding on a limited edition, environmental print by South Carolina artist, Jim Booth.

2. SCWA/Black Dog Hunt Club Property Duck Hunt - 3 People, 1 Day – Dec. 31st, 2016 Three of you will enjoy a guided duck hunt on the 195 acre SCWA managed duck impoundment adjacent to the SCWA Wildlife Education Center. This is the largest duck pond in the area and is planted with corn, chufa and jap millet. In addition 2,000 mallards are released annually on the property. You will arrive in the afternoon before your hunt and enjoy a cocktail while watching the evening duck flight. Then enjoy an oyster roast and dinner followed by the evening hunt talk. Bunk house lodging included. The next morning you will enjoy a guided duck hunt followed by breakfast. Your ducks will be cleaned and packaged for the ride home. This does not include $100 tip for guide who will provide guide services, decoys and bird cleaning. (Retail Value $1,800) This trip is good for Dec. 31 st , 2016 Only!

3. 20 qt Icey Tek Cooler You are bidding on a cooler filled with raffle tickets for the raffles at the Charleston Banquet.

4. Joey Jobes Hand Carved Bluebill Decoy with Stand The Jobes family has been carving working gunning decoys in the Havre De Grace Maryland Chesapeake Bay area for over 75 years. This working bluebill decoy was hand carved by Joey Jobes the Grandson of Captain Harry Jobes one of North America's most famous decoy carvers. This decoy is sure to be a valuable collector’s item.

5. “Old Sheldon Church Ruins – Column” by Kent Porth Nature Photography This is a beautiful archive quality framed photographic portrait of a column at the ruins of Old Sheldon Church located near Yemassee, SC. Kent Porth is known for his subject matter and the quality of his work.

6. Oyster Table - donated by Johnston Contracting You are bidding on a custom crafted Oyster Table.

7. 7 Day Plains Game Management Hunting Safari for Two Hunters with Shi-awela Safaris in South Africa You are bidding on a 7 day Plains Game Management Hunting Safari for two hunters in 2016. Two hunters for 5 full hunting days, (2x1 Guide Service). Includes arrival & departure days in camp. Includes 3 animals: choice of 1: Blue Wildebeest, Kudu, Waterbuck, Red Hartebeest, or Gemsbuck, Choice of 2: Impala, Warthog, Blesbuck, Jackal, or Duiker. This is an opportunistic hunt, subject to management requirements & species composition at the time of the hunt. Management animals to be shared by both hunters. Includes Polokwane Airport transfers, Trophy field prep, and consignment to local taxidermist. Excluded from Hunt: Non-refundable hunt reservation fee of $1,000 per person. 14% Government VAT on services. Bottled beverages, Staff & Guide Gratuities. PHASA Conservation Levi of $10/trophy or animal exported (optional donation).

8. Wood Painting - Tuna This unique piece of wood was hand-painted in North Myrtle Beach, SC by a local artist. 9. Casa Carolina - Costa Rica - June 2017 - One Week House Rental Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica on the Pacific Coast offers an abundance of natural beauty and excitement, and Casa Carolina is your perfect home base for exploring what the area has to offer, including world-class sport fishing, beautiful beaches, surfing, white water rafting, zip lining through the jungle, eco-touring and extreme adventure activities as well as indulging in the high-class comforts of the home. This multi-million dollar home features 4 bedrooms and will sleep up to 12 people. The home features an infinity pool and beautiful gardens that overlook the Pacific Ocean. (Retail Value $3,995) www.casacarolinaquepos.com

10. Croghan’s Goldbug Jewelry You are bidding on goldbug jewelry from Croghan’s Jewelry in Charleston, SC. Take home an elegant gift for the holiday season!

11. Inshore Fishing Trip, 3 person – 4 hour trip – Avid Angling You are bidding on a 3 person, four hour inshore fishing trip with Avid Angling

12. SCWA 30th Anniversary Duck Print with Medallion This is a Jim Killen print featuring a Boykin Spaniel with wood ducks. The 30th Anniversary SCWA medallion is also included inside the frame. This print is a collector’s item for any waterfowler!

13. Camp Woodie – Junior Camp - One Week Camp Woodie is the nation’s leading summer waterfowl and wildlife conservation camp. Camp Woodie exists to educate our youth and pass on our waterfowl heritage and the values of wildlife conservation. It is achieving its mission with the help of expert instructors that deliver hands-on fun filled education programs to our next generation of young waterfowl hunters and conservationists. (Winning bidder can upgrade to Senior Camp for 12 – 16 years old by paying the $150 difference).

14. NOMAD Hunting Gear Package – Men’s Size XL You are bidding on a package of an assortment of NOMAD hunting gear!

15. 3 Hour Harbor Cruise on the GreyHawk – donated by Sam Schirmer You are bidding on a 3 Hour Harbor Cruise for 30 people on the GreyHawk, a custom 60’ wooden classic trawler. ($1500 Value) Half of the Silent Auction will be pulled now at random.

16. Cantey Bay Youth Duck Hunt – February 4th, 2017 You are bidding on a Cantey Bay Youth Duck Hunt for this Season’s Youth Day February 4 th , 2017. Included is a duck mount and Benelli Nova youth model 20 gauge. Dinner the night before and a guided hunt the next morning for parent and youth hunter.

17. Big Lake Duck Call and Wood Duck Call with Lanyard Made by Hugh McLaurin www.biglakeduckcalls.com You are bidding on a handmade, open water, single reed duck call, a wood duck call, and a lanyard. These great calls are made by one of South Carolina’s top call makers.

18. Winner’s Choice - Gameday Wooden Pallets – Carolina and Clemson These pallets are treated and burned with a Gamecock and Tiger Paw onto it. One of a kind pieces, they are sure to be a statement art piece in any home or shop!

19. Quigley-Ford Custom Scope Quigley –Ford scopes are made to your specifications. All you need to do is choose your model, Caliber, Ballistic Coefficient, Bullet Weight, and Muzzle Velocity, and you’ll receive a scope custom-made for your rifle and ammunition. Full Lifetime Warranty. (Retail Value $1,400)

20. Osprey Harbor Cruise for up to 49 people - donated by Donnie Buhrmaster 1960 61’ North Carolina built Trawler that has been restored and remodeled to be a passenger cruiser. Outfitted for skeet shooting, company parties, wedding parties, oyster roasts, birthday parties, band parties, beach excursions, and so much more (Retail Value $2,500)

21. Aluminum Beach Cart – By Robert Harper This beach cart has a dump bed that can hold 120+ quart coolers, oversized tires for easy pulling in sand or terrain, and a sleek aluminum design great for any outdoorsman!

22. “Angel Oak” by Kent Porth Nature Photography This is a beautiful archive quality framed photographic portrait of the ancient oak located in Charleston County, South Carolina. This grandfather tree’s branches have been weighted down over the years to create a sight so magnificent it has become the subject of many artists.

23. Pheasant Tower Shoot – Donated by Hayne Hall Hunt Club Hunters will need to bring shells no smaller the #6, ear plugs, hunter orange, and a dove stool. Each hunter will have the opportunity to shoot at least 10 birds. Lunch will be served before or after the hunt depending on morning or afternoon shoot.

24. May Skinner Custom Knife – Williams Knife Company You are bidding on a custom knife of your choice by Williams Knife Company. (Retail $375)

25. SCWA Wooden Sign This pallet is treated and burned with the SCWA logo onto it. A one of a kind piece, it’s sure to be a statement art piece in any home or shop! The rest of the Silent Auction will now close.

26. Four (4) Pallets of Centipede/Bermuda Sod - Donated by Super Sod You are bidding on four pallets of centipede or Bermuda sod donated by Super Sod in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Super Sod is the Southeast's Premier quality sod producer. Each pallet of sod will cover 504 square feet for a total of 2,016 square feet. Extra pallets can be purchased at the regular price. Delivery cost is not included but can be arranged with Super Sod. (Retail Value $500)

27. “Blue Storm” by Kasey Scott This uniquely framed print by Kasey Scott features the salt water scene of nature’s fatal attraction to man’s bait. Your wall color will show through as the perfect matte making this print nearly limitless on placement in your home.

28. Tim Worth Ringneck Decoy You are bidding on a handmade, hand painted Ringneck decoy made by artist Tim Worth. 29. Proline/Winchester Waterfowlers Package - includes Hi Lo Waders and Camo Monroe Shoes These pieces are crafted to take the beating of any waterfowler. This set is a necessity for anybody that lives for waterfowling.

Thank you for supporting the Charleston Chapter of the South Carolina Waterfowl Association!

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South Carolina Waterfowl Association www.scwa.org

SCWA Wildlife Education Center www.wildlifeedcenter.org