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FREDERICK COUNTY DUCKS UNLIMITED 2013 Spring Banquet and Auction March 28, 2014

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Tranquil Waters Canvas by Scot Storm

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March 28, 2014

To All DU Banquet Attendees,

On behalf of Frederick County DU, thank you for joining us at our annual Spring Banquet. Your participation and generosity is extremely valuable to the longevity of our wetlands conservation and more importantly, our American heritage. As a result of your generosity last year, Fiscal Year 2013 was a period of marked growth for Ducks Unlimited, and we simply could not have done any of it without you! I would like to take a moment to thank all those attending this year’s banquet for your support. Through your generous donations and participation in our auctions and raffles, Ducks Unlimited will continue its mission of leading conservation initiatives and creating habitat restoration projects, preservation and research. The money we raise tonight will be used to fund habitat preservation and restoration projects in Maryland and across the nation. Through the tireless recruitment efforts of our volunteers this past year, DU increased our volunteer enrollment by 13 percent; growing our ranks to more than 48,000 active volunteers. These loyal folks worked with DU staff to raise more than $88 million for conservation in FY13, with an additional $68 million in future commitments through Major Sponsor pledges and planned giving. Another highlight from last year is a grand total of 142,595 acres conserved in FY13, bringing the cumulative total of acres conserved to more than 13.1 million since 1937. Accomplishments like these are impossible without the generous support from people like you. Because of your generous dedication to Ducks Unlimited, we are able to put your money, your time and your efforts to good use. Our organization could not be where it is today without the continued support of our community and volunteers. Please join me in recognizing all of the Sponsors, Donors, and Advertisers for their generous contributions. A special thank you goes to our organizing committee for their hard work in arranging this year’s banquet. We look forward to continuing to work with you in the coming year to continue filling the skies with waterfowl for future generations. Remember to bid as high as possible, since “IT’S FOR THE DUCKS!” Once again, thank you for your generosity. Have a great time and enjoy your evening. Sincerely,

Christopher Markoe Chairman, Frederick County Chapter

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Schedule of Events

7:00 – 8:00p.m. Doors open, social hour (drinks, light appetizers) 8:00 – 9:00p.m. All you care to eat buffet 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Silent auction, raffles, fun 8:45 – 10:15p.m. Live auction (Approximately) 10:15 –11:00p.m. Winners of silent auction and any remaining raffles to (Approximately) be announced Remember to bid high as “IT’S FOR THE DUCKS”

2014 Ducks Unlimited, Frederick County Chapter Organizing Committee

Chris Markoe, Chairman Russ Devilbiss, Vice President Jesse Highling, 2nd V.P. William Dickerson, Secretary Wayne Johnson/Carl Weber, Treasurer Michael Kalmar, Dir. of Communications Annie Marker Leif Olsen John Treadway Jeff Marker Mike Pue III Chris Yagesh Matt Marker Mike Pue IV Marcus Nicholson Mark Sword

Special acknowledgement to: Dave Betit, Past President and Frederick County HenderShots, Hagerstown, Maryland Duck Hall Member Mt. Airy Liquors, Mt. Airy Maryland John Treadway, Past Maryland Zone 10 Chairman Wantz Distributors, Hagerstown, Maryland GAC Heating and Air Conditioning, Airport View Signs, Frederick, MD Gaithersburg, Maryland

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DU Raffles & Drawings

Attendance Raffle – Cazz Red Head Duck Decoy. One winner will be drawn who is in attendance at the banquet. Membership Card must be completed and submitted at Registration. Cost is included with the purchase of a dinner ticket.

Greenwing Attendance Raffles – Youth Archery Set, Greenwing Knife, and Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun. Three separate drawings will be held for Greenwings Only. Three winners will be drawn who are in attendance at the banquet. Membership Card must be completed and submitted at Registration. Cost is included with the purchase of a dinner ticket. “Green Goose Band” Handgun of the Year Beretta 92FS 9mm DA Pistol: Commemorative DU goose band is yours to keep (total of 100 bands to be sold). “Gold Goose Band” 2014 Rifle of the Year Howa-Hogue Stainless .308 Win. Bolt-Action rifle: Commemorative DU goose band is yours to keep (total of 100 bands to be sold). Costs per Goose Band (both gold and green) ‐ 1 Band for $15 ‐ 2 Bands for $25 ‐ 3 Bands for $40

DU “Great Gun Giveaway” Raffle: Winner’s choice of one of 32 different firearms. One winner will be drawn from each deck of cards sold. This means the odds of you winning your choice from 30 different firearms is 1 in 54! After the winner is drawn from the deck, each card from a new deck is sold and another winner is drawn. Cards are $20 each. The Gun Giveaway will continue through each deck of cards sold. (See center layout for available guns.) Maryland State Shotgun Raffle: featuring a Sportsmen’s Collection set of three guns by Beretta: Beretta - A400 Extreme 12ga in Opti-Fade Camo, Beretta - A300 Uplander 12ga, Beretta - 686 Silver Pigeon 1 20ga

The raffle will be drawn September 2014. Tickets: $5 each or 5-for-$20

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DU Raffles & Drawings (cont’d)

Bucket Raffle: 5 tickets for $10/single arm’s length of tickets for $20:

Hunter’s Prayer by Don Dubuc Coir Doormat featuring a custom duck foot design. DU embroidered Duffle Bag 55” tall handcrafted walking stick by 5-Piece Hunting Survival Set Brazos Walking Sticks

DU Jumbo Checkers Rug Goin’ 4 Smallies Guide Service Gift Certificate Duck Mount Courtesy of Young’s Wildlife Taxidermy DU Jumbo Wine Glass

Hinky Strings Custom Bow String Duck Wine Rack

Tier Raffle:

One set of tickets: $65 Two sets of tickets:$115 Three sets of tickets: $150

Top Tier Prizes:

Guide’s Knife Set Pick’n Up Giclee Etching by 6-Piece Camo Waterfowler Set Ronnie Wells 5-Piece Dog Set by Mud River Standard Deer Shoulder Mount from Carder Taxidermy Cazz Long-tailed Duck Decoy Landing Pintails, Lifting Fog by Field Proven Calls Raptor Goose Call Richard Clifton 42” Flat Screen TV Many great gifts and prizes can be found on the tier raffle!

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DU Sponsor Program

Ducks Unlimited has several levels of sponsorship where members can either pay for their sponsorship in one lump sum or use DU’s Monthly Payment Option (MPO). Using the MPO, your sponsor membership can be spread out over a 12 month period. Members can increase their donation tonight by signing up at the Sponsor Table. If we achieve a minimum of 10 registered Sponsors at the event, those sponsors will be eligible for a special drawing! The winner of the special drawing will receive a Remington M 700 ADL Bolt Action Rifle, chambered in .270 Win. Additional benefits of becoming a Sponsor can be found at www.ducks.org.

SILVER SPONSORS - $500 donation

BRONZE SPONSORS - $250 donation The Frederick Chapter has several bronze sponsors and you can be one also. DU Sponsors and Corporate Tables

A special thanks to last year’s sponsors and this year’s corporate tables:

Life Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Corporate Tables Leif Olsen Wayne Johnson Dick Bittner Frederick Fence Company John Treadway Chris Yagesh Russ Devilbiss Rick Jordan Jim Fowkes Jeff Marker Rick Jordon Chris Markoe John Mills Garey Rice Mike Pue Jr. Harland J. Shoemaker & Sons Mike Pue III Raymond Thomas Kenneth Reese Jason Williams Steven Tucker Chris Yagesh

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GRE2014 AT GUN GIVEAWAY

GREAT GUN GIVEAWAY GUN LIST BENELLI NOVA MAX4 CAMO 12GA 3.5 IN ROSSI RIO GRANDE LEVER .410 BLUE SIG SAUER MOSQUITO .22 PINK W/ BLACK SLIDE BERETTA NANO 9MM RUGER 10/22 TAKEDOWN STAINLESS SMITH & WESSON BODYGUARD .380 W/ LASER BERETTA PX4 STORM .40 RUGER AMERICAN SYNTHETIC/BLUE 22-250 SMITH & WESSON M&P 15-22 22LR AR-STYLE RIFLE TIKKA T3 LITE .308 BLUE/SYNTHETIC RUGER LCR . 38 SPECIAL SMITH & WESSON M&P .40 CAL. BROWNING ABOLT III STALKER 30-06 RUGER SR45 45ACP BLACK SPRINGFIELD XD 9MM BROWNING BPS HUNTER 20GA 3IN SAVAGE MODEL 93 STAINLESS TARGET 17HMR W/T.H. STOEGER 3000 APG CAMO 12GA 3IN CHIAPPA DOUBLE BADGER .22 LR + 410 GA O/U SAVAGE AXIS CAMO/BLUE .223 WITH SCOPE STOEGER CONDOR WALNUT 12GA 3IN CZ 920 FIELD 20GA AUTO 3IN SAVAGE AXIS SS/SYNTHETIC .243 WITH SCOPE STOEGER UPLANDER WALNUT 20GA 3IN HENRY GOLDEN BOY .22LR LEVER SIG SAUER P250 . 45 CAL TAURUS JUDGE STAINLESS .45 COLT/410 GA MOSSBERG 500 TURKEY HUNTER CAMO 3IN 12GA SIG SAUER 1911 .22 FLAT DARK EARTH FINISH WINCHESTER SXP FIELD 12GA 3IN MOSSBERG 930 CAMO AUTO 12 GA 3IN SIG SAUER 238 .380 2-TONE

Winner’s choice of one of 32 different firearms. One winner will be drawn from each deck of cards sold. This means the odds of you winning your choice from 32 different firearms is 1 in 54! After the winner is drawn from the deck, each card from a new deck is sold and another winner is drawn. Cards are $20 each. The Gun Giveaway will continue through each deck of cards sold. Frederick County Chapter 2014 Spring Banquet

Live Auction

1. DU LED Sign – LED lights illuminate the DU logo in green. Produced to UL residential construction standards and includes a one year warranty. Hanging hardware included (12” x 18”) 2. Mission Style Rocker – Classic mission style rocking chair in a chestnut finish. A DU crest medallion is inlaid in the center of the top slat. The seat cushion is upholstered in dark brown faux leather. (Approximately 27”W x 47” L x 47” H) 3. 2014 Shotgun of the Year – Must Meet Reserve. Benelli Montefeltro Silver 12-gauge semiautomatic shotgun with 3” chamber, 28” high polished vent-rib blued barrel including three interchangeable choke tubes (IC, M, F) and fiber optic front sight. Features the Benelli Inertia Driven cycling system. AA-Grade walnut stock and fore end with vented recoil pad. Special DU serial number. Silver receiver with special Ducks Unlimited game scene engraving. Hard case and gun lock included.

4. Hurry Dad Print by Ralph McDonald – Hurry Dad tells the heartwarming story of a father and son eager for the hunt. Ralph McDonald uses his artwork to show a hunter’s legacy passed down from generation to generation. McDonald has been featured in the DU National Art Package twenty-eight times, helping to raise millions of dollars for conservation. (Image Size: 18” x 22 ½”)

5. Rockfish Charter Fishing Trip for 6 – Fowl Play Charters – Must Meet Reserve. Rick Blackwell, Captain. 6 person rockfish trip on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay for the 2014 season. Please schedule directly with Captain Blackwell (Trip must be taken before May 15, 2014). 6. Ladies Bulova Watch – Ladies stainless steel bracelet watch featuring the Ducks Unlimited and Bulova logos. Includes a sunray round silver dial with Arabic numerals, three hand movement, and fold over buckle clasp. Ducks Unlimited logo is engraved on the back. Water resistant to 30 meters. Comes packaged in a box featuring the Ducks Unlimited and Bulova logos.

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7. Three Piece Rocking Chair and Table Set – Set includes two rocking chairs and a glass top side table with the DU logo. The folding rockers feature two-tone brown fabric with camo piping and DU logo embroidery, durable plastic arms, and mesh backs. Each chair supports up to 350 lbs. Easy to assemble locking table (19 ½” tall with 18” diameter glass top). 8. K2 Cooler Summer Night Package – The K2 premium, peak performance 20 quart ice chest includes a case of beer, half a bushel of crabs, and BBQ. Donated by the Shanty Grille. 9. Goose Hunt for 4 from Hunter Calls – With Prostaff Rob Prett. 10. Tranquil Waters Print by Scot Storm – 2014 Artist of the Year image. Scot Storm is a talented wildlife artist who was first awarded the DU Artist of the Year title in 2005 with his image Right Place, Wrong Time. Tranquil Waters captures the serene setting of a trio of wood ducks in their natural habitat. The striking beauty of the birds is highlighted by the muted background. The print features a 2014 Artist of the Year medallion inlaid in the mat. (Image Size: 19” x 25”) 11. Mossberg 835 Camo Waterfowl and Turkey Combo – 12-gauge pump shotgun, 3 ½” chamber, and two barrel set. 24” and 28” overbored barrels with four interchangeable choke tubes (IC, M, F, T) and fiber optic front sight. Mossy Oak Breakup Infinity throughout. DU logo embellishments on the receiver. Manufactured in Eagle Pass, Texas. Gun lock included.

12. Down Time by Adam Smith – Adam Smith lives in Montana where he was raised in a family immersed in the wildlife art world. Down Time portrays a whitetail buck bedded down in the cover of thick brush along a winding creek. At 29 years of age, Adam Smith is one of the youngest artists ever recognized in the Ducks Unlimited National Art Package. (Image Size: 23” x 16”) 13. Jack Daniels and DU Artist of the Year Combo – Decoy carved by artist William Veasey is paired with an engraved bottle of Jack Daniels Single Barrel whiskey. Decoy is hand carved and numbered 14. Goose hunt for 4 from Hambleton Creek Outfitters – Hunt is guided by Greg Edwards in the famed Maryland Waterfowl Habitat of Chestertown, Maryland. 15. Conceal Bench – This ottoman style storage bench is very handy with hidden storage beneath the lid. Features a dark brown faux leather exterior with stitching details, a felt interior, and a metal Ducks Unlimited plate attached to the front of the bench. A locking concealed gun compartment holds up to 5 long guns. The padded top makes a comfortable seat and the bench can also be used as a table. Includes a removable accessory tray. (51” x 19 ½” x 17”) Follow us on www.facebook.com/FrederickDU or http://frederickdu.com/ for future events, gun raffles and much more! 9 Frederick County Chapter 2014 Spring Banquet

Live Auction (continued)

16. North Carolina Swan Hunt For Two – Must Meet Reserve. A two person one night stay swan hunt in famed Swan Quarter NC (hunt guaranteed until tags drawn.) The package also includes 1/2 price taxidermy services for both birds from Jeffers Taxidermy. Hunting/Guide service and lodging through Brad Gurganus and Gurganus Guide Service, Swan Quarter NC. If you have never thought about hunting a Tundra Swan, you should really consider. 17. Bad Timing Giclee Etching by Chet Reneson – Chet Reneson is a sporting artist most noted for his watercolor scenes of duck hunting in the biting cold and wind. Bad Timing shows a pair of duck hunters weathering the elements with their faithful black lab. Reneson was named the 1982 DU Artist of the Year with his image Hunters of the Marsh. Limited edition giclee signed by the artist and printed on watercolor paper with a title plate inlaid in the mat. (Image Size: 26” x 17” ) 18. DU Decoy of the Year – Drake Mallard by Jett Brunet. Full-size cast resin preening mallard decoy. The felt- covered bottom of the bird features an inlaid Ducks Unlimited medallion. This marks the sixteenth decoy carving in the DU National Package by Jett Brunet. (14” x 7 ½”)

Note: if necessary, the above list of auction items may be revised, and will be provided the night of the banquet.

—End of Live Auction— Thank You All for Your Generous Bids

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Silent Auction

Silent Auction Notes & Instructions Beginning around 9:30 p.m. a member from the committee will go through and highlight the top bids in the silent auction. The committee will review the auction again around 9:45 p.m. and close the auction at 10:00 p.m. Any item not receiving a higher bid during the 15 minutes after highlighting will get circled and this is the winning bid. We will leave the yellow carbon copy on the table so the participants will know if he or she has won the item. Please do not continue to bid on the yellow carbon copy after the item is removed from the auction. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR BUY IT NOW OPTIONS AFTER THE FIRST BID REVIEW 2013 Federal Duck Stamp Print – 2013/2014 Federal Duck Stamp by artist Robert Steiner. Print and stamp image are of a common goldeneye swimming on the water. This is the second Federal Duck Stamp win for Steiner, who earned a reputation as one of the most accomplished duck stamp artists with over 85 state duck stamp wins. Framed, double matted, and inlaid with a DU crest medallion and carved feather, exclusive to DU events. (19 ½” x 21”) Rustic Wooden Sign – Rustic sign constructed of five adjoining wood panels. Features Ducks Unlimited wood duck artwork by Jim Hautman. (16” x 20”) Out Numbered and Surrounded by John Aldrich – John Aldrich is a gifted dog artist who makes it his priority to capture the lovable nature of his subjects in his work. Out Numbered and Surrounded illustrates a young pup in a boat encircled by bluebill decoys. This is the third appearance by Aldrich in the DU National Art Package. (Image Size: 18” x 18”) Duck Den Puppy Photo – Two black, two chocolate, and two yellow lab puppies sitting on a wooden table with decoys and hunting gear. Framed and matted photograph signed and numbered by photographer Marty Keeven. Includes a brass title plate inlaid in the mat. (18 ½” x 21 ½”) Flyway Knife Set – A Four piece knife collection highlighting the four waterfowl flyway regions. Knives feature the Mississippi Flyway with mallard, Pacific Flyway with pintail, Central Flyway with blue-winged teal, and Atlantic Flyway with canvasback. The name of the waterfowl species and flyway are engraved on the blade of each knife and an image of the duck is embossed on the handle. Includes a DU medallion in the center of the piece. The black shadowbox frame has a custom felt burgundy lining. Includes two nail holes for wall display (9 ¾” x 12 ½” x 2”) Birddog Whiskey Gift Set – Set includes 3 bottles of Birddog whiskey, wooden base with shot glass collection, whiskey tumblers, deck of playing cards, and gourmet game cooking DVD all inside a collector metal tub. 2014 Knife of the Year – A 4” fixed Damascus steel blade, 9” overall. Layered Damascus blade of high carbon steel stacked with mild steel and melded together to form over 260 layers. Handcrafted genuine stag handle with solid brass spacers and a brass finger guard. Ducks Unlimited is etched on the full tang at the handle. The reclaimed barn wood stand features a 2014 DU medallion. The knife is held in place by a powerful magnet and a bent, square-cut nail. Comes with a high-quality leather sheath. Maryland Eastern Shore Goose Hunt for 4 – In famed Chestertown, Maryland with Chesapeake Guide Service and Tommy Marvel (weekday only). Follow us on www.facebook.com/FrederickDU or http://frederickdu.com/ for future events, gun raffles and much more! 11 Frederick County Chapter 2014 Spring Banquet

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Oval Wall Clock – Large oval wall clock with an antique sage green finish and a decorative metal loop on the top. The DU logo is centered on the vintage face. Features roman numerals, printed hour markers, and an hour and minute hand. (36” x 24 ½” x 3”) Beer Bottle Glass Set – Set of four 16oz pilsner glasses etched with the DU logo. Each glass features an inner compartment shaped like the top of a beer bottle to hold your favorite brew. Housed in a custom fit bamboo box inlaid with a DU logo medallion. (17” x 9 ¾” x 5 ½”) 2 Piece Ladies Camo Bag Set – Two piece set includes a large tote and a cosmetic bag. The tote features dual straps, a snap closure, and a large front pocket. The cosmetic bag features a top zip closure with a clear zippered interior compartment on each side. Both pieces are camo nylon with fuchsia lining, trim, and DU logo embroidery. (Tote 14” x 12 ½”, Cosmetic Bag 8 ¾” x 12” x 4”) Pintail Decoy – Cast resin pintail originally carved by North Carolina carver Walter “Brother” Gaskill. The original decoy won 1st place at the Northeast Waterfowl Festival. Features a wooden keel with attached Ducks Unlimited plate. (18 ½” x 10 ½” x 6”) Wooden Cutting Board – Solid oak and acacia cutting board pre-oiled and ready for use. The DU logo is etched on the side. Features a reversible design, rounded corners, and two finger slots for easy maneuverability. Carving side has deep channel and well for capturing juices. (18” x 12” x 2”) Ceramic Vase – Handcrafted decorative vase with the DU logo. The earth tone stoneware piece has a reactive glaze finish producing multi-colored effects. Comes with an iron display stand. (18 ½” x 16”) Insulated Canvas Cooler/3 Gallon Tailgate Jug – The 3 gal. stainless steel jug features the Ducks Unlimited logo with an Advantage Max 4 camo background. Includes an easy grip handle and a push- button spout for dispensing hot or cold beverages. Tan canvas 20 liter capacity cooler with hunter green straps. Cooler has an interior, insulated pocket, and an exterior front pocket. Features a heavy duty zipper with two easy access Velcro flaps for convenience and a removable, adjustable shoulder strap. A green DU logo is embroidered on the front of the cooler and the shoulder strap.(jug - 16” x 11 ¾” x 12, cooler - 15 ½” x 7” x 13”) Three Piece Luggage Set – Three piece set includes 27”, 23”, and 20” upright rolling duffle bags. Soft-sided black nylon with gray and green accents and DU logo embroidery. Each bag features two front zippered compartments, a main compartment with inside tie-down straps, a hideaway retractable handle, 3-inch zipper expansion, side and top carry handles, and side buckle closure. Mallard Rise Bronze by Ronnie Wells – Solid bronze sculpture with a patina finish. Features a single mallard ascending in flight. Mounted to a circular wooden base with brass title plate. (19¾"x11"x9") Today PA Pheasant Hunt for 4 – A guided pheasant hunt on private land provided by Dave Marker. Hunt can be a Saturday and Friday or two separate Saturdays 2013 Maryland Stamp Ducks Unlimited Edition Print – Print by Paul Makuchal from Pocomoke, Maryland, of Lesser Scaup titled “Peaceful Swim”. Numbered print 28 of 50 matted and framed. Note: the above list of auction items may be revised, if necessary, and will be provided the night of the banquet. Thank You All for Your Generous Bids

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Donations

Special thanks go out to the following who have donated prizes or services to the Frederick County Ducks Unlimited 2014 banquet. Please support the Frederick County Chapter by supporting our generous sponsors! Airport View Signs Hinky Strings Carder Taxidermy – Jason Carder Hunter Calls Guide Service Chesapeake Guide Service/Tom Marvel Michael and Melanie Kalmar Custom Imprints KS Kuts Wild Game Processing Bird Dog Whiskey Dave Marker Field Proven Calls Shanty Grille Fowl Play Charters Team Overkill Goin’ 4 Smallies Guide Service Wantz Distributors, Inc. Gurganus Guide Service Ye Old Spirits Shop Hambleton Creek Outfitters – Greg Edwards

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