TENNESSEE DUCKS UNLIMITED NEER CONVENTIO

SHARE THE PASSION, RECRUIT A VOLUNTEER! May 2007

Tennessee State Convention Inside this issue: Convention Schedule 2 PARIS Landing—June 8-10, 2007 Leisure Activities 2 Paris Landing State Park on well as hamburgers, hot- ing the past year. Directions to Hotel 2 the western shores of beau- dogs with all the trimmings. MAJOR DONOR RECEP- Hotel Reservation Details 3 tiful Kentucky Lake will With DU TV personality TION Convention Registration 3 again host the largest Ducks Wade Bourne in attendance . Unlimited meeting in Ten- A new event during the Reminders 4 SATURDAY MORNING- convention will be a recep- nessee on the weekend of June 8-10th. All volunteers BUSINESS SESSIONS Gain tion for those DU members in-depth insights into who that have made commit- need to plan to join us for a Points of Interest: weekend of family fun, cele- we are, what we are doing, ments as major donors for • bration, and learning, plus a and where we are heading Ducks Unlimited. This short Kentucky Lake from numerous state and reception will be held just chance to meet with other volunteers from across the national leaders speaking on prior to the state banquet • state. We encourage every- fundraising issues as well as on Saturday night. Hosted Fort Donelson National one interested in wetland the project work that is be- by the state chairman and Military Park ing done to restore and con- the state chairman-elect. conservation to join us! serve Tennessee’s valued Highlights of the weekend ANNUAL DU STATE wetlands. • Land between the Lakes include: BANQUET As in the past, FRIDAY NIGHT CRAW- STATE CHAIRMAN’S this year’s State Banquet will FISH BOIL Join your new AWARDS LUNCHEON feature numerous one-of-a- • Tennessee National Wildlife and old TNDU friends for an State Chairman Don kind Live Auction items Refuge McCrory hosts a lunch cele- made available only at this outdoor party feasting on a special presentation of bration to recognize and banquet. It will also mark southern crawfish with your reward qualifying commit- the first appearance for • Antique Shopping favorite cold beverage as tees and their respective many of next year’s Event leaders for their success dur- Merchandise items.

Reasonable registration provides a weekend of entertainment and meals for the family

TN DU is able to offer an • Saturday’s State Chair- • Registration goody bag CONVENTION REGISTRA- affordable convention regis- man’s Awards Luncheon TION MAY BE MADE tration for adults at $100. • Commemorative Shirt • THROUGH OUR WEBSITE : Saturday night’s State • Registration fee includes the Banquet Camaraderie with fel- TN.DUCKS.ORG following: low volunteers • • Friday & Saturday Eve- • Hotel Reservations due by Friday Night Crawfish ning Hospitality Suite Sharing of information, Boil success stories, and May 22, 2007 ! Limited • All meetings techniques availability reserve early. • Saturday morning duck hunters breakfast • Sunday breakfast P A G E 2 CONVENTIONEER Convention Schedule

FRIDAY, June 8, 2007 SATURDAY Business Session (continued) 2:00P - 6:00P Convention Registration 10:10A Recruitment– Keys to Success/Tools 3:00P - 5:30P State Committee Meetings (Chairmen will advise Chris Autry, State Recruitment Chair members) Troy Larue, DFRVR. 6:00P - 8:30P Friday Night Crawfish Boil Adam DeHaan ,Mgr Volunteer Svs 9:00P - 12:00A Hospitality Central 10:25A Break

10:40A Legislative Agenda 2007-2008 SATURDAY, June 9, 2007 Ross Melinchuk, Director of Public Policy 8:00A –12:30P Convention Registration 10:55A National Conservation Priorities 8:30A - 12:00P General Session: DU Conservation Staff 8:30A Welcome and Report on the State 11:10A Conservation Initiatives for TN DU Donald C. McCrory, State Chair Tim Willis, Regional Biologist 8:45A State Treasurer Report/Rebate Account Ross Malone, State Conservation Chair Kendra Bucciarelli , State Treasurer Chris Cole, Director of Conservation 8:50A Reflections on a Flyway/Wetlands for Tomorrow 12:00P-2:00P State Chairman’s Awards Luncheon Dr. Doug Burch, Senior Vice President 2:00P-6:00P Leisure Activities 9:00A Region 6 Update (IA, MO, KY, TN) 6:00P-6:30P Major Donor Reception Keith Helland, Regional Vice President 6:30P-10:00P Tennessee Annual State Banquet 9:10A TN DU Committee Highlights & Successes 10:00P-12:00A Hospitality Central Dennis Schaedle, St Chair Elect and Key ACs

9:30A Major Gifts Campaign SUNDAY, June 10, 2007 Jim Nixon, State Campaign Chair 8:00A New AC Meeting/Breakfast 9::45A DU State Sponsor Program 9:00-10:30A Convention Wrap-Up Meeting (open to all) Shawn O’Sullivan, State Sponsor Chair 10:30– 11:00A LRP Committee Meeting 9:55A TWRA Report

Gary Myers, Director IT BEGINS WITH LEADERSHIP AND LEADS TO HABITAT

Leisure activities Hotel Directions & Misc. Items All attendees are strongly encouraged to attend the Ducks Unlimited General Please visit the TNDU website at Session. In addition, there are several tn.ducks.org for a link to driving direc- leisure activities available Saturday after- tions and the latest convention news.... noon to showcase the Henry County Our convention is kid friendly and we area and all it has to offer its visitors. encourage their attendance and partici- • Tour a DU project site or local desti- pation. Bring a Greenwing to the State nations of interest Convention and introduce a youngster to waterfowl conservation. • Clay Target Shooting with friends “ The Tennessee DU State Convention is For state specific conservation informa- and other convention attendees . an opportunity to reward yourself for all tion, visit www.southern.ducks.org. • Antique shopping that you do for the Ducks, reunite with Sign-up for these activities at the con- vention. Visit tn.ducks.org for more friends who share the same passion, and Travel safe! details. rekindle the volunteer spirit” P A G E 3 Hotel Information & Convention Registration

Paris Landing State Park Inn Deadline for Inn Reservations is May 22 , 2007 16055 Highway 79 North Buchanan, TN 38222 Tennessee Ducks Unlimited is very fortunate to have secured a special room rate at this exquisite lake side hotel and each room has a commanding view of Kentucky Lake. You will needneed to register by May 22, 2007 to guaranguaranteetee your accommodationsaccommodations . A special group rate of $75 plus tax per night is available upon request. A deposit of one night’s lodging is required to confirm reservations. Individual deposits are refunded only when cancellation notice reaches the Paris Landing State Park Inn 48 hours prior to arrival date. For a web link to the Paris Landing State Park Inn, please visit the TNDU website at tn.ducks.org and click on the Local Events tab and preview the State Convention. Or, phone the hotel direct at (800) 250250--8614--8614 and use the special DU Group Code . DU3364 ______Ducks Unlimited Convention Registration $100 per adult

COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM TO: Mrs. Kendra Bucciarelli 2018 Highway 79 Credit Card users may fax registration form to Big Rock, TN 37023 Kendra at: (931) 552-3616

An electronic registration can be completed on lineline at tn.ducks.org.

Please direct additional questions to Kendra at (93(931)1) 232232----95999599 (h) or (931) 552552----74747474 (w)

YES, I will be attending the 2007 Tennessee DU State Convention!

ADULT NAMES ADDRESS Phone Shirt Size

______( ) Attending the Tennessee DU State Convention for first time? (Y) (N)

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GREENWINGS (17 and under): NAMES AGE NAMES AGE

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Full Convention Registration: Adults x $100……………………………………………………………………….= $_____

Greenwings (17 and under) x $30 …………………………………= $_____ Under 6 free Total Remittance = $

Manner of Payment: _____ Check (Payable to Ducks Unlimited) _____ Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discovery)

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Scheduled Leisure ActivitiesActivities:::: I am interested in shooting Clay Targets. I am interested in visiting a DU project site.

______I am interested in Hunt & Home Demonstration I am interested in Antique Shopping.

TENNESSEE DUCKS UNLIUNLIMITEDMITED

TTennessee Ducks Unlimited State Convention PParis Landing State Park Buchanan, Tennessee June 8-10, 2007

Kendra Bucciarelli State Treasurer 2018 Highway 79 Big Rock, TN 37023

• Tennessee Ducks Unlimited State Convention June 8-10, 2007 • Reserve convention rooms at Paris Landing State Park Inn by May 22 • Check tn.ducks.org for up-to-date convention news • Share the Passion, Bring a Friend, Recruit a Volunteer! Committee Growth-The Key to Success!

Don’t forget…the Knox Outdoor Products “Great Sponsor Giveaway” of a Hoot ETV extreme terrain (and water) vehicle. Many thanks to Andy Davis and Knox Outdoor Products, of Paris, Tennessee for the generous donation of this incredible new outdoor vehicle. All current TN Ducks Unlimited Sponsors have a chance to win this Hoot ETV…in a choice of finishes! Be a Sponsor…and maybe a Hoot ETV winner, too!