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Legacy Sponsor - $250,000 - $499,999 Benefactor Roll or Honor - $100,000 - $249,999 CONGRATULATIONS TO MORGAN & WARREN At the volunteer spirit 2007 North which enabled Luke & Sonja Laborde Carolina Ducks North Carolina Nat & Shelia Harris Unlimited State Ducks Unlimited Diamond Heritage Sponsor - $75,000 - $99,999 Heritage Sponsor - $50,000 - $74,999 Convention in to become the Asheville, June gold standard Dohn Broadwell Kurt and Margaret Adams 21-24, Eddie for other states. The Dale Earnhardt Foundation Morgan of the In 2006, North George F. Henry, III Currituck County Carolina was 1st Chapter was in Major Donors, Syngenta recognized as 3rd in Greenwing Diamond Sponsor in Perpetuity - $40,000 - $49,999 Sponsor in Perpetuity - $30,000 - $39,999 Area Chairman Membership, of the Year and 3rd in Total Truxton Emerson Ken B. Shafer, Jr. Rodney Warren, EDDIE MORGAN RODNEY WARREN Membership, Gustav Gauss Jim Faircloth Chairman for Area Chairman of the Year District Chairman of the Year and 9th in Eddie & Jo Allison Smith District 5, was G r a s s r o o t s James F. & Ann Cerza r e c o g n i z e d Income. He as the e x p r e s s e d Diamond Life Sponsor - $20,000 - $29,999 District Chairman of the Year. Jacksonville, Florida; and previously Georgia, replaces Luke as Regional confidence that NCDU would Congratulations, and thank you for he was the Senior Vice President Vice President. Lloyd Goode, past continue to lead the way under State W.S. Wellons Realty Progress Energy Jack & Marcie Justice, Jr. Richard Childress all that you do for the DUCKS. for the Atlantic Flyway. Regional State Chairman of NCDU was re- Chairman Lee Warren’s leadership. Gregory Poole, Jr. J. Lee & Sue Warren Valentine Amusemen PCS Phosphate State Chairman Lee Warren Vice President Luke Laborde from elected as an at large member of Luke Laborde, Senior Vice Gregory Poole, III Herman & Marty Moore Murphy-Brown, LLC Ray & Judy Collier opened the state convention Cary was elected as Senior Vice the Board of Directors. President commented that the Ralph Morris J. Edwin Clement Wild Wings Farm, LLC Minges Bottling Group, LLC on Friday afternoon with a State President for the Atlantic Flyway, Senior Vice President John i n i t i a t i v e s Margaret B. Beckman Committee Workshop. Eighteen and Monty Lewis from Thomasville, Pope thanked everyone for their u n d e r w a y members of the state committee in North Life Sponsor - $10,000 – 19,999 and four district chairman attended C a r o l i n a the state committee workshop. Rodney Warren Selected as the have been Devone L. Homes Frank & Mimi Liggett Marilyn Lamb William A. Lambeth, III John D. & Clair Payne, Jr. R. Donald & Nadine Overby Lee Warren thanked everyone for contagious. Robert Wendling Greg Turnage Clinton Toms, III Craig Morrison Maurice S. S. Hull Garry & Danya McQueen coming and for their support of him NCDU State Chairman Elect Other states Dave & Rhonda Pollard Robert P. Wellons Billy & Shirley Myrick Rob Klink Joel Hedgecoe Max Oaks as state chairman. are following in NCDU’s Charles R. Pless Robert & Carol Newcomb David Schuessler Stephen Bolick Ed & Frances Strickland Milton H. Askew, Jr. By Lee Warren footsteps by Anderson & Yvonne Marlowe Lloyd & Michelle Goode Alfred R. Searle David D. Carter Harlan & Wanda Haywood Reid A. Horne State Chairman a d o p t i n g Henry M. & Amanda Kidd John & Laura Farley Randy & Beth Thierman Jesse W. Davis R. Douglas Cowan Tommy & Sandra Morrow t h e s e One of the happiest p r o g r a m s ; Larry & Laureen Wilkins Larry & Suzanne Clifton Mitchell R. Wickham Joe Dorman Joe & Rhonda Wilkerson Dr. George E. Sutton days of my tenure as Alan & Evelyn Hughes Hovey E. Aiken, III Ronald Copland Paula M. Fitzpatrick Don Kennedy Keith & Leanne Jones therefore, we will have to work even your State Chairman was more to stay NUMBER ONE. Ducks Don & Donna Manley David J. Whichard, II Foxy & Bunny Matthews Thomas & Kay Minges Robert G. Deyton, Jr. Tom Cross Friday the 27th of July at Unlimited ends its fiscal year on June Odell L. Welborn John W. Willingham Larry Fox Jack & Jeane Welch Larry & Bonnie Marler H. Reid & Coles, Jones, Jr. the 19th annual Band the 30th, and preliminary indications Hoyt Minges, Jr. L.L. Vann Electric John & Jane Whichard Virginia W. Minges Roy Carawan Russ Jones Billfish tournament. That were that North Carolina’s grassroots was the day that Rodney Goldsboro Milling David Stallings Floors Mickey & Wanda Denning Robin & Kim Rose Robert S. Rippy Richard & Cindy Mynatt Lee Warren, State Chairman, income was $1,696,169.00. That’s reported that Senior Vice President Warren accepted the an increase over last year of Karl & Linda Blackley Ginger Minges Randy and Ceil Watson Patricia Page Minges Raleigh Mechanical & Metals Greg P. McDaniel John Pope had been elected First invitation from the senior $115,000.00. In 2006, NCDU had 471 James & Teresa Morris David Coffman David & Mollie Krehnke Lee Danhauer Mike & Kim Barker Henry W. Boyd, III Vice President of Ducks Unlimited at leadership team here in new volunteers and started 3 new David Breeden Charles Ray Lee Lee Howell David Hubbard David & Elizabeth Varnedoe David B. Hagan the National Convention. As such, See Warren, page 8 chapters. Johnny M. Hill Lee Norris Schooner & Julie Nowell John Matthews James & Sue Bynum Andrew H. Weathersbee John will become the next President Jimmy & Gina Decker Waste Industries Greg & Cindy Rhue Bill & Sonya Toman Greg Christos Rhett & Virginia Spencer of Ducks Unlimited. John lives in See Congratulations, page 4 Mark & Susan Shouse Purcell Jones In memory of Maxel E. & Mabel Minges Kenny & Carol Lohr Richard D. Evans Buzzard Corner Land & Timber Co., LLC In memory of Donald & Barbara Minges Mat & Elizabeth Raymond Jr. Barry P. Perry Joe Clendenin Non-Profit Org. Graham & Barbara Dozier Dal & Carol Snipes Wade S. Dunbar III John W. Parks, III R.A. Bryan Foundation, Inc. Larry & Donna Benton 1035 Inverness Road U.S. Postage PAID Gerald & Carolyn Armstrong Larry M. Faust Curtis L. Rice Eddie C. Smith, Sr. Mark & Elizabeth Everett David C. Mays Inside Southern Pines, NC 28387 Ducks Unlimited Inc. Odell Thompson Warner Perry M. Shawn Kooyman John Paylor Corpening Jerome R. Eatman, Jr. Neal Rowland Gary & Dorie Sturgill David Gilbert R. Judd & Nancy Sherman Hugh C. Butler Mark W. Pike John Hagan • State Chairman’s Letter ...... Page 2 R. Kelly Barnhill, Jr. Jason Williams Johnson R. Sholar George Newkirk Steven Matthews Edward I. Weisiger, Sr. • Duck Dates ...... Page 16 Brian & Carolyn McCreesh John & Lucy Marston Camp Bryan Farms Ace May Joe & Mary Kilgore Alan Cheek • NCDU Committee Recognition ...... Pages 6, 7 • 2007 State Chairman's Awards ...... Pages 14, 15 Russell M. Hull, Jr. Byrd Brothers, Inc. Robert P. Gorrell Syd W. Dunn Robert C. Kemp David A. Barnes Postmaster: If undeliverable do not return or forward

North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.NC.ducks.org 20 Fall 2007 Look for Ducks Unlimited on the World Wide Web at www.ducks.org Q State Chairman’s Letter NCDU Brings Home the GOLD from Anchorage By Lee Warren - State Chairman GREENWING UPDATE By Keith Jones total Greenwings were: 1) Cumberland Co. 2) Up coming GW Events: You no doubt have heard the phrase calendar year. John received a standing Clinton-Sampson and 3) Duplin Co. 10-7-07 used on a fi shing pier “You should Have ovation from over 1,000 convention State Greenwing Chairman Clinton-Sampson Been Here Yesterday”. Well I’m telling attendees from all over the continent. It Since the spring edition of the “First Flight” We have had a very successful summer of Laurel Lake Campground newspaper many exciting things have taken GW events with the efforts of such chapters as 10-21-07 you, “You Should Have been at the 2007 doesn’t end there; Don Manley also was place with NC Greenwings. North Carolina was Carteret Co., Swansboro /Jacksonville, Wake Co., Bladen Co. National Convention in Anchorage”. NC recognized as being the longest tenured DU recognized #2 in the nation with project WEBFOOT Concord, and Duplin Co. A special thank you is Greens Pond had 29 attendees and National Delegates employee with over 31 years in service. As members behind Delaware and #3 nationally in given to Life-Sponsor Bud Newkirk for allowing the total Greenwings at the National Convention in Duplin committee to use his pond. NOW is the time to focus on project WEBFOOT in attendance, I heard that we had more Don & Donna were summoned to the stage, Anchorage, Alaska. sign up as school is about to begin. Please attendees than any one else on the east coast another standing ovation was in the works. Many, many thanks to each chapter who contact anyone on the State GW Committee At the State Convention held in Ashville, the enrolled classes in the WEBFOOT program and for help, advice, support or whatever – for GW or maybe east of the Mississippi. I am extremely proud of each and every top three chapters recognized for WEBFOOT to each chapter who hosted a GW event. Your events and promoting project WEBFOOT for more At the 2006 convention in Phoenix; NC one of you for your part in making North awards were: 1) Carteret Co. 2) Harnett Co. 3) efforts are why NC ranks #2 and #3 nationwide. Science classrooms. Remember: DO IT FOR THE was presented the #1 state in the nation Carolina a nationally recognized force for Clinton-Sampson. The top three chapters for KIDS!! designation with 7 Top Ten fi nishes out of two consecutive years. You, the volunteers 18 categories and a Bronze Award in the are what makes NCDU so successful. Make comprehensive award category. At the plans now to attend the 2008 convention in 2007 convention in Anchorage; NC had Baltimore May 21st-25th at the beautiful 10 Top Ten fi nishes (4-1st place fi nishes) Marriott Waterfront Hotel. We can gather out of 18 categories and brought home the a crowd, drive to Baltimore and have GOLD Award in the comprehensive award the most attendees from any where in the category. country. If you have never attended a Not only was NC recognized on stage 11 national convention, this will be a great one times, John Farley was recognized as being to start with. Those that have been to one the catalyst that broke an all time DU record convention keep coming back year after Lee Warren with NC obtaining 65 Major Donors in one year.

Help Wanted! 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 Sealed Bid Auction Easels need for improving wildlife habitat, we are taking positive steps to ensure the future of our natural heritage. Frustrated with Government Rules Greenwing Membership Application and Regulations NCDU seeking volunteers to place and monitor easels at retails Name ______Birthdate ______when managing people in your business? establishments for the Address ______SBA Art Program. ______Go to City ______Vounteers needed for State ______Zip ______WWW.RRRIIICCCHHHMMMOOONNNDDDWWWOOORRRTTTHHH.COM all metro areas. Email: ______Potential to evolve to full or S Jr. Greenwing (0-11 years) $10 Simple Solutions for Your Small Business Issues S Sr. Greenwing (12-17 years) $10 part-time position. S Legacy Greenwing (0-17 years) $200 Or call Tav Gauss, Supporter of Ducks Unlimited for 25 years Earn extra inome for your local Payment chapter and NCDU. S Check enclosed 1-800-529-8470 S Credit Card (MasterCard/VISA/Discover/Amex) Card # ______Exp Date ______Contact Luke Laborde at Signature ______(919) 389-2021 or Mail To: [email protected] Keith Jones • 111 Barrus Ave. • Clinton, NC 28328 Your membership is tax-deductible except for the $3 value of Ducks Unlimited magazine and $3 value other membership fulfillment items to the amount allowed by law.

North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 2 Fall 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 19 2 Fall 2007 • A Wetland Wild activity book filled with informative and fun puzzles, word scrambles, and graphic games that can be used in the State Officers and Staff classroom State Chairman State Webmaster State Ladies Chairwoman • A full-color Wetland Values poster, Waterfowl poster, and J. Lee Warren, Jr. Lance Sanders Kristy Christenberry The "New" DU! workbook PO Box 68 73 Woodberry Forest Northside High School By Luke Laborde - Senior Vice President • A read-aloud wetlands booklist to promote literacy and enhance Fayetteville, NC Pittsboro, NC, 27312 7868 Free Union Church knowledge 28302-0068 919.548.2855 m Road Wetlands for Tomorrow, Volunteer At the national level, you can feel • A variety of fact sheets and other materials about wetlands and 910.678.7775 w [email protected] Pinetown, NC 27865 Celebration Day, 3 R’s, SBA, Sound the commitment to “Wetlands for watersheds 910.978.5339 m 252.943.6341 w CARE, Hunt & Home, Project Webfoot, Tomorrow”, a $1.7 billion campaign • A one-year subscription to Ducks Unlimited’s quarterly Puddler 910.323.1456 f 252.945.5560 C Waterfowl Hunter’s Parties, Collegiate for a continent. You read “Our Flight 910.485.2700 h State Major Donor [email protected] Chapters, Conservation Initiatives Plan”, a five year strategic plan seeking magazine for each child [email protected] Chairman • A DU Greenwing membership certificate and yearly decal for each John Farley Senior Vice President – if you were a DU volunteer during to enlist 75,000 volunteers and 700,000 Project WEBFOOT is an international, interdisciplinary education child State Chairman Elect 1692 E. Arlington Blvd. DU National Board Member the ‘90’s, and, like Rip Van Winkle, adult members in pursuit of wetlands outreach program and curriculum created by Ducks Unlimited to bring • A Pocket Waterfowl ID Guide for each child Rodney Warren Greenville, NC 27858 Luke Laborde “overslept a might” and woke to re- conservation. You are engaged in wetland education to life for 4th-6th grade students. • An individual sticker collection for each child PO Box 1349 252.756.9975 w 210 Midenhall Way join your chapter today, you might be committees committed to constructive The fascinating world of wetlands is all around us. It exists in the many • A frameable certificate for each school enrolled in the program Dunn, NC 28335 252.756.7290 f Cary, NC 27513 amazed at how much has changed in change, and you are challenged by marshes, rivers, ponds, and swamps found throughout North America, even SPONSORS 910.892.8723 w [email protected] 919.459.3030 w Ducks Unlimited. There is another less regular conference calls to account among our cities and suburbs. But wetlands aren’t spectacular, high-profile Businesses, corporations, foundations, and individuals are invited to 910.890.2524 m 919.678.0647 h visible but critically important change for your actions. [email protected] 919.389.2021 m that is taking place – accountability! At the state level, we are reminded places like mountains and canyons. They don’t jump out and grab our participate in Project WEBFOOT by sponsoring classrooms in their local State Sponsor Chairman 919.459.3010 f attention. Instead, they perform their critical functions slowly and quietly— communities. Sponsorships cost $300 per classroom ($12 per child for the Deputy State Chairman Bill Toman [email protected] “Accountability” is defined as “the by our mission statement that NCDU out of sight and, more often than not, out of mind. average class of 25), and all the funds are spent locally, usually on the class, Glenn Harrelson 1769 Seabrook School Rd state of being held responsible for is “a volunteer driven, membership Because many people are unaware of the tremendous value wetlands school, or school district of the sponsor’s choice. In return for their generous 3112 Champagne Street Fayetteville, NC 28312 Regional Vice President carrying out one’s obligations.” Most of based, non-profit organization”. We provide for our environment, economy, and well being, these amazing support, sponsors receive a frameable certificate listing the school and Charlotte, NC 28210 910.486.1331 w DU National Board Member us are quite familiar with the concept share a commitment to Sound CARE, places continue to be destroyed at an alarming rate. To reverse this trend classroom(s) sponsored, as well as special recognition from participating 704.552.1225 h 910.323.8650 h Monty Lewis of accountability in our day-to-day and we communicate goals and we must educate young people about the importance of wetlands, and students, teachers, and Ducks Unlimited. 803.968.1759 m 910.237.4095 m P.O. Box 1694 business responsibilities – a fair day’s specific job responsibilities to state empower them to make informed decisions about the future of these vital DU MEMBERS, PARENTS, AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS [email protected] [email protected] Thomasville, VA, 31799 pay for a fair day’s work, budgets to officers and district chairmen in order [email protected] meet, deadlines to beat, milestones in that we might fund restoration and habitats. Since Project WEBFOOT is largely volunteer-driven, the work of DU Deputy State Chairman The goal of Project WEBFOOT is to raise awareness and appreciation members, parents, and other volunteers is critical to the program’s Greg Rhue State Greenwing Chairman FIELD STAFF a continuously accelerating cycle! We enhancement of an additional 64,000 of wetlands among students, teachers, parents, and communities. Just success. 2024 Wesley Lane Keith Jones Eastern NC Senior RD pledged our personal accountability acres of wetlands in North Carolina as wetlands are a critical part of the interconnected web of life, each Ducks Unlimited state Greenwing Chairs play an important role in Greenville, NC 27858 111 Barrus Ave. Don Manley when we accepted our job. and related breeding grounds. We are member of Project WEBFOOT has an important role to play in this exciting informing local DU chapters about the WEBFOOT program. Chapters 252.931.5394 wk Clinton, NC 28328 25 Scott Place Ducks Unlimited is a different kind of challenged during regular conference outreach program. may in turn set up committees comprised of individuals with different 252.353.0923 h 910.592.1149 Clinton, NC 28328 responsibility. The success of DU hinges calls and state committee meetings to TEACHERS AND STUDENTS talents working together to get Project WEBFOOT adopted in their local [email protected] 910.590.9335 h 910-592-3898 w on the efforts not only of employees, account for our actions. Project WEBFOOT offers teachers learning materials that can be communities. [email protected] 910-590-3000 f who number in the hundreds, but In our local chapters, we are Chairman Lead Drake [email protected] significantly on the efforts of volunteers, challenged to recruit new volunteers, integrated with the existing school curriculum to help bring the world of DU members, parents, and other volunteers participate by seeking Society wetlands to life for 4th-6th grade students. These materials encourage sponsor support from local businesses, public utilities, parent associations, DU At Large Board Member State Underwriting Central NC RD who number over 60,000! As a DU to grow net net income by 5% per active participation and problem solving in an interdisciplinary approach and individuals. Once sponsorships are obtained, volunteers then approach Lloyd Goode Chairman Larry Wilkins volunteer, there is no “boss”, and their year, to hold (at least) a second event, that can be used in teaching reading, science, art, and other subjects. school principals, district science coordinators, and teachers about 2816 Wayland Drive Tav Gauss 124 W. Parker St. certainly is no paycheck! To whom is a to achieve 60% event efficiency, to Each Project WEBFOOT kit contains the following items: enrolling local classrooms in the program. Raleigh, NC 27608 PO Box 158 Henderson, NC 27536 DU volunteer accountable? recruit sponsors and upgrade sponsors • A curriculum-based lesson plan guide for teachers on habitats and BRINGING WETLANDS EDUCATION TO LIFE 919.781.1919 h Wilson NC 27894 252-430-1576 w Today, we find the seeds of to major donors, and to follow 10/30 communities Everyone working together to raise awareness and appreciation 919.349.3443 m 252.237.3717 w 252-425-1842 c accountability deeply planted and reporting guidelines. We are asked to • A full-color illustrated book, America’s Wetlands: Guide to Plants of wetlands—that’s the “web” in Project WEBFOOT! Together sponsors, 919.782.1745 f 252.237.3973 h [email protected] growing throughout DU to engage our participate in district workshops, and [email protected] 919.677.8600 f national leadership, state committees, we are provided with Event Planning and Animals, which offers a complete guide to North America’s teachers, and volunteers can help bring wetlands education to life [email protected] Western NC Senior RD most exciting ecosystems for students all across North America. Your support of this program in State Treasurer Curtis Wooten and local chapters. Worksheets to facilitate development • An interactive CD-ROM featuring a world of information on your community will help create a public that is committed to wetland Mark Shouse 409 West Union Street the ducks, geese, and swans of North America, including color conservation now and in the future. 222 Larkin Street State Conservation Morganton, NC 28655 See New DU, page 8 photos, songs for all species from the world-famous Cornell Lab of Ducks Unlimited appreciates and thanks you for your support. To receive Morehead City, NC 28557 Chairman 828.430.4945 w Ornithology, range maps, abundance maps, ID tips, quizzes, and more information about Project WEBFOOT, contact State Greenwing Chair 252.247.2106 w Chuck Duncan 828.448.1401 m more. Keith Jones or any member of the Greenwing committee as listed below. 252.240.1794 h 1804 Carl Williamson Road Fax: 828-430-8304 252.240.9221 m Raleigh, NC 27610 [email protected] Join the DU GRASSROOTS Army 252.247.1121 f 919.266.0513 w By Monty Lewis - Region 10 Vice President [email protected] 919.266.6821 h Director of Conservation NCDU GREENWING STATE COMMITTEE 919.880.3652 m Programs Many of you volunteers that have different strategies for going to battle State Secretary 919.266.0513 f Craig LeSchack been around for several seasons will and trying to win our share of the Chairman Eddie Morgan [email protected] David Carter [email protected] South Atlantic Field Office remember well the underlying DU public funding and influence the public Keith Jones [email protected] 209 Allan Sawyer 252-336-4307 (h) 1300 Rockhill Road 3896 Leeds Ave. policy related to: “not getting involved policy related to wetland conservation. 111 Barrus Ave. 910-592-1149 (h) Sharboro, NC 27973 252-202-5601 (m) Fayetteville, NC, 28312 Charleston, CS 29405 in politics and leaving that to other Our recently completed Five Year 910.323.5533 h State Shooting Chairman 843-745-9110 o organizations” that was our guiding Business Plan addresses this issue and Clinton, NC 28328 910-590-9335 (m 910.485.8133 w Gary Sturgill policy for many, many years. We were the increased importance Public Policy [email protected] 4463 Kendale Road Regional Biologist High Point, NC 27265 Collin Smith all cautioned that we should leave and Public Funding will have for our Lee Norris [email protected] Olde North State Chapter 336.605.2042 w South Atlantic Field Office efforts to influence Public Policy to our organization in the future. Our ability Don Manley (RD) [email protected] 836 Dunn Rd. 910-323-5411 (h) Mike Sterling 336.869.1690 h 3294 Ashley Phosphate Rd. small Washington, DC staff to act on to leverage Public Funding sources 25 Scott Place 910-592-3898 (h) Fayetteville, NC 28312 910-624-4893 (m) 3356 Six Forks Road 336.605.2030 f Suite 1-F behalf of Ducks Unlimited. with private, state and corporate Raleigh, NC 27609 [email protected] North Charleston, SC My how the times and circumstances funds allows us to significantly increase Clinton, NC 28328 910-990-6345 (m) 919.782.0033 w 29418 have changed in recent years related the work we can accomplish on the 919.272.1353 m 843-327-5667 c to Public Policy. Your organization has wetland conservation battlegrounds Joe Kilgore [email protected] 919.859.9189 h State Golf Chairman 843-745-9110 rearmed and retrained and adapted each day. Ducks Unlimited’s influence mjsterling@taxfreeinvest- Kurt Adams 843-745-9112 f Kevin Lewis [email protected] 2087 Hidden Forge Dr. 910-323-1031 (h) ing.com 1204 Springwood Ave. [email protected] 130 Old River Road 252-728-6887 (h) Fayetteville, NC 28304 910-364-5803 (m) Gibsonville, NC 27249 See Grassroots, page 4 Beaufort, NC 28516 252-725-1221 (m) State Newsletter Editor 336.449.4321 w Engineering Technician Joe Clendenin 336.449.5549 f Coy Sullivan 1035 Inverness Road [email protected] 313 N. Broad Street, Jim Shutt [email protected] Southern Pines, NC 28387 Edenton, NC 27932 Mark Cash [email protected] 5109 Ivy Trace Rd. 336-778-2267 (h) 910.692.2538 h 252-482-7437, ext 114 w [email protected] Billfish Tournament [email protected] FIRST FLIGHT 65 S. Elliott Road 919-968-0000 (w) Clemmons ,NC 27012 336-978-4715 (m) Chairman First Fight, the North Carolina Ducks Unlimited Newsletter, is published two times a Chapel Hill, NC 27514 State Chaplain Bob Lichauer NC Conservation Office year in the spring and fall. Due dates for articles and advertisements for the newsletter are Lee Norris 5505 Graymont Dr USDA Service Center 836 Dunn Road Greensboro NC 27407 730 N. Granville Street, February 15 and August 15. Articles, advertisements and leads should be submitted to: Mike Metcalf [email protected] Fayetteville, NC 28312 336.454.5493 h Suite 8 Joseph A. Clendenin, State Publicity Chairman George D. Simpson, Jr. [email protected] P O Box 1413 704-796-8749 910.323.0141 w 336.880.3038 c Edenton, NC 27932 1035 Inverness Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387 910.323.5411 h [email protected] 252-482-7437 m Email: [email protected] • Telephone: 910-692-2538 739 Hwy.70, Bettie 252-504-2514 (w) Mt. 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North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 18 3 Fall 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 3 Fall 2007 Congratulations from page 1 Ducks Unlimited Life Sponsors Lloyd Goode, At Large Member of the Board chairman should contact the person, follow up, of Directors and Past State Chairman, thanked and get them involved in the local chapter. everyone for helping North Carolina to lead the Information on the Ducks Unlimited Wildlife Sound Care Major Donors nation. Lloyd emphasized that we should continue Art Sealed Bid Auction was presented by Dan to recruit new members and new committee O’Neal, Senior Regional Director for Fund Raising. By John Farley Don Manley and I had a good hunt last fall Not all of us can become Life Sponsors right volunteers. Because everyone’s efforts, North The SBA program has proven to be a successful State Major Donor Chairman on the Minges project which is being handled by now, but you probably know someone who Carolina was one of only two states to receive a means to generate additional grassroots funds the NC Wildlife Commission - you all should apply can. Gold Award at the national convention. Lloyd also outside of the banquet system. All income is All of us in Ducks Unlimited are proud of what for a hunt. As major donor chairman, I need your help discussed the Feather Society. This is a program credited to the local chapter as grassroots DU has accomplished. I am probably most There are many projects that are just getting and Sound CARE needs your help. If you can where you can benefit Ducks Unlimited through income. Every $1500.00 in net income from the proud of the North Carolina special program – started – one of those is the Johns River project in help me secure major donors, please call me at your will. It’s SBA Program earns the local chapter one free Sound CARE which is in the process of protecting, Western North Carolina. 252-756-9975. very easy to gun for the local chapter event. The Sealed Bid restoring and enhancing 64,000 acres at a cost One of the many ways that we are raising this To stay on target to reach our 2007Sound do. Ducks Auction can be run by a “committee of one” of $ 22 million. $ 22 million needed for Sound CARE is through CARE goal we need 75 New Life Sponsors this U n l i m i t e d and reaches an audience that may not attend Of this total, Ducks Unlimited will conserve major donors – contribution of $ 10,000 or more. year. has legal a local banquet. The available wildlife art may 22,000 acres in North Carolina for a cost of $ 11 Ducks Unlimited allows an individual credit of We have several projects which we can templates on million. So far we have met our goals, but we will all his prior contributions on a pledge to become name for an individual or business who can its web site have to work hard to complete them. a major donor and to pay the balance over five make a larger contribution. Call me if you have where you can able to be a major donor, but everyone knows There are many individual Sound CARE years. For example, if your contributions to DU someone interested. add DU as an some one who can.” projects in North Carolina – some are already total $ 1,000, you can become a Life Sponsor ($ Funds raised from major donors will be i r r e v o c a b l e Rodney Warren, State Recruitment Chairman, completed such as the Ray D. Minges project in 10,000) by paying the balance of $ 9,000 over credited to the individual chapters. b e n e f i c i a r y reported that he has received 65 new member Martin County. five years. to ad life referrals by national headquarters. These referrals i n s u r a n c e through the ducks.org website or the Ducks policy. By Unlimited Magazine are forwarded to the local leaving any area chairman and regional director. The area amount to North Carolina Ducks Unlimited Ducks Unlimited, you become a member of the Feather Society. Lee Warren, State Chairman, recognized John Farley, State Major Donor Chairman, for setting Band the Billfish a Ducks Unlimited national record by enrolling 65 new major donors or upgrades in 2006. This be viewed on the DU web site. Additionally, it’s a By Captain Bob Lichauer year John has aimed even higher. His goal is to good way to keep a chapter active throughout Chairman enroll 75 new major donors or upgrades. You the year. For more information Contact Dan by On July 26-28, 2007, the weather gods smiled on the 19th Annual may upgrade to a major donor by counting all email at [email protected]. Band the Billfish Tournament at Morehead City. Everyone enjoyed of your previous membership dues toward major As the State Committee Workshop concluded, the perfect weather, good fishing, great fellowship and outstanding donor status. As a major donor, you have the State Chairman Lee Warren reminded everyone food. All of these combined to make this a very successful opportunity to direct your contribution toward of the Western BBQ Buffet on the patio and fundraiser for Ducks Unlimited. The final figures are not yet in, but the funding of a specific project. If you would of the schedule of events for Saturday. A golf we will exceed $45,000.00 to be donated to Ducks Unlimited and like to become a major donor or know some tournament, a sporting clays tournament, and Sound Care!! one who might want to be a major donor, John local tours of Asheville were scheduled during Seventy-three boats participated in the tournament. They asks that you call him at (252) 756-9975. John the day and the NCDU Awards Banquet on caught and released 45 billfish along with a good catch of large reminded everyone that “Everyone might not be Saturday evening. wahoo and dolphin. The winning boat was “Outer Limits” from Oregon Inlet with 600 release points followed by “Bill Collector” with 522 points, and “Hattitude” with 492 points. The total purse was Grassroots from page 3 $213,400. None of this would have been possible without the efforts of my on how Public Policy is shaped regarding wetland All this being said it became obvious to Senior together we are a powerful “grassroots army” of predecessors, Tav Gauss, Lloyd Goode, and Jack Lamb, Tournament and waterfowl conservation, clean water, clean DU Staff and Volunteers that we are waging volunteers. When our efforts are well coordinated Director, Mark Shouse, photographer , Beverly Warren, and the many air and greenhouse gases helps insure that these too many battles in the Public Funding and we can be sure our message is heard and that volunteers including Carol Lohr, Jean Kilgore, and the members of policies will complement our mission plan and Policy battleground without enough grassroots the ducks benefit from the limited public funding the Little River, Jacksonville, Carteret County, Clinton/Sampson, NC allow us to utilize these policies to accelerate volunteer “troops” in our front lines. As a result sources and that Public Policy is crafted with the State University and Cumberland County DU chapters. I would like our conservation work. Recent Supreme Court there is now a “call to action” for all of us DU Mission being supported. When we all unite to thank all of you for your outstanding performance. case decisions and lower court decisions have to become more actively involved in talking with a single voice and that voice is in step with revealed a vulnerability of existing wetlands with our governmental representatives and our “Singleness of Purpose” the ducks and the rules and Public Policy. These adverse rulings presenting our case when requested by our habitat for the ducks win the battle every time. have caused Ducks Unlimited to see an urgent Governmental Affairs professionals. Across our Please sign up for the grassroots army and join Not to be forgotten, are our Sponsors’ whose financial support made need for updating Public Policies as related thousands of volunteers are individuals that know ranks with your fellow DU volunteers and let’s get all of this possible. Please thank them by supporting their companies all to wetland conservation so the great work we a congressman by first name, they have his or our voice heard! year long. have done in the past can continue. These her cell phone number, they share a hunting An addition to this year’s tournament was the creation of the “Band needed modifications and strengthening of camp together or they went to high school or the Billfish” website. A special thanks goes to our new state DU Webmaster, Wetland Protection Public Policy will have to college together and- with that- they have the Hyde County Waterfowl Lance Sanders, for its creation. Please visit the site ( HYPERLINK “http:// come from Congress with in consultation with ability to “reach” that person and deliver the www.bandthebillfish.com” www.bandthebillfish.com) and let our sponsors conservation organizations and governmental message on a personal level. No organization Impoundment and potential sponsors know that you have seen their advertising message agencies on the state and national level. As can buy that type of lobbying or hire enough through the website. We will keep it updated as new information is if this skirmish was not a challenge enough we staff that can develop those relationships in a life obtained, so check it often. also face other battlefronts involving the Farm Bill time! These relationships are priceless assets to Two and one-half impoundment plant- Next year’s tournament will be held on July 31-Aug 2, 2008. It will and the related agricultural based conservation this organization and DU intends to make better ed in millet on a twenty acre tract in be our 20th Anniversary tournament and we hope to have special 20th programs funded from this bill. The recent use of these assets in the future to make sure our the Scranton area for lease. Access to Anniversary “Band the Billfish” merchandise available on the website early mood in Washington to reduce subsidies paid message is heard at critical times when policy Rose Bay. No blinds. $5500.00 per year. in 2008. Mark your calendars and get ready for another great Ducks to agriculture has had the collateral effect of and funding need to be influenced. Unlimited event. threatening the funding for the conservation I would encourage each of you to take the Contact: Tim Hedberg, 7537 Mossy Have a great fall fishing and hunting season. I look forward to seeing subsidies paid to agriculture that greatly benefit time to send that email, make that phone call, Log Court, Flowery Branch, GA, 30542 you all again next year! our efforts across the country. NAWCA (North leave that message/voice mail for our elected (770) 539-1805 (c) American Wetlands Council) funding a source officials when you are called upon in the future. Captain Bob Lichauer for much of our joint efforts with DU Canada and Please let someone know if you do have that (678) 828-9201(h) Band the Billfish Chairman DUMAC has also been under attack in recent special relationship with an elected official that email: [email protected] years by the budget cutter squads in Congress. is in the position to help our efforts. Working

North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 4 Fall 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 417 Fall 2007 Q DUCK DATES Q Duck Notes from Eastern North Carolina By Don Manley Ducks Unlimited volunteers are the key to North Carolina brought just one more person to Senior Regional Director our success, and we have some the best ones the group. right here in Eastern North Carolina. You are the The future of the sport of waterfowling 10/04/2007 Jamestown DU Banquet 11/07/2007 Wilmington Sponsor Event I’m looking forward to this fall for several reason we have done so well for so long and depends on Ducks Unlimited and Ducks Unlimited 10/05/2007 Bertie Co Banquet 11/07/2007 Franklin County Banquet reasons. I’ll be glad to get away from this 100 will continue to do well. If you are reading this, depends on you. If you hunt ducks and you are degree heat of August. I’ll be glad to see the and you are not on a local committee, please not on a local committee, you should ask yourself 10/06/2007 Swansboro Banquet 11/08/2007 Fairmont Banquet hunting season arrive, and I’m looking forward consider joining your local chapter. Call me at why. If you take the time to hunt ducks, you need to a great fall fundraising season for the ducks. (910)-592-3898 and I’ll help you. If you are on a to take the time to help the waterfowl resource 10/07/2007 Clinton-Sampson Greenwing Event 11/08/2007 Martin County Banquet North Carolina Ducks Unlimited has really been committee, try to bring at least one or two more for yourself and for future generations. 10/11/2007 Granville County Banquet 11/10/2007 Cumberland County Banquet on the rise for the past three or four years, and this folks to your committee. Think what we could I look forward to seeing you all at a banquet 10/11/2007 Little River Chapter Fall Banquet 11/10/2007 Whiteville Banquet one is shaping up to be just as good or better. do for the ducks if each committee member in near you this fall. 10/12/2007 Vanceboro Banquet 11/10/2007 Duplin County Banquet Q Duck Notes from Central North Carolina 10/13/2007 Fairmont Oyster Roast 11/13/2007 Greene County Sponsor Event 10/18/2007 Jacksonville Banquet 11/14/2007 Raleigh Ducks Unlimited Banquet By Larry Wilkins some notable chapters need to be recognized. guys led by Michael Jennings were the # 3 Regional Director The Raleigh Chapter has once again been college chapter in the nation last year. I know 10/18/2007 Alamance County Banquet 11/14/2007 Person Co Banquet recognized as a National “Top 10” chapter. that Ryan Lee and Trey Oliver (Co- chairmen) will 10/18/2007 Johnston Co Banquet 11/15/2007 Anson County Banquet Well the “Dog Days” are upon us, and that Thanks to the Raleigh Chapter volunteers and keep up the good work. Go get the Aggies, and can mean only one thing. Hunting seasons are their leaders R.J. Blondeau and A. Hobgood for a put NC State on top. 10/18/2007 Union County Annual Banquet 11/15/2007 Tri County Chapter Annual Conservation Banquet about to begin. Before you know it, we will be job well done. I know that they are getting ready Ducks Unlimited now has available for chapters 10/18/2007 Dogwood Chapter Annual Conservation Banquet 11/15/2007 Chapel Hill Membership sweating out an afternoon dove hunt with our to set new records at their upcoming banquet. a new event called the “Waterfowl Hunters Party”. friends or waiting in a field for that first flock of Also I would like to recognize Area Chairman This event is an entirely new concept that can be 10/19/2007 Appalachian State University Conservation Banquet 11/15/2007 NCSU Student Chapter Banquet “Honkers” to appear on the horizon. I hope you of the Year, Eddie Morgan, of the Currituck County used by districts for recruiting purposes. DU along 10/19/2007 North Lenoir High School BBQ Sale 11/15/2007 Harnett County Banquet all get the chance to take advantage of this Chapter. Thanks Currituck for a great job. with Avery the Decoy Company has put together season’s “fruits of your labor”. Also we had our Volunteer Celebration Day a package consisting of some 60 dozen decoys, 10/20/2007 Lake James Chapter Annual Sponsor Event 11/15/2007 Kinston Banquet The fall banquet season is just around the on August 4th, and I would like to say thanks to blinds, field bags, guns, and the like to use at the 10/25/2007 Mt. Airy Chapter Annual Conservation Banquet 11/16/2007 Cape Hatteras Banquet corner and I know that you are making plans for the NC State Chapter for helping cook all those event. It works best when the event is managed a great year for the ducks. Waterfowl numbers chickens that we served. Special thanks also go by several committees in a district. 10/25/2007 Reidsville Chapter Annual Conservation Banquet 11/27/2007 Clinton-Sampson Oyster Roast are looking good thanks to the efforts of the out to David Summerlin, Buck Curtis, Kurt Adams, If you are interested in this, please let me know 10/25/2007 Davidson County Chapter Annual Conservation Banquet 11/29/2007 Chowan County Banquet best volunteers in the world. With canvasbacks Bob Thompson, Paul Yates and John Kimrey for all as soon as possible since we have to reserve the at a record high and increases in teal, mallards, of their assistance in making this day a success. limited number of packages. 10/25/2007 Minges-Pitt Banquet 12/01/2007 Jones County Banquet and gadwall, we should have a great season We had 28 chapters represented in Raleigh, Thanks to all of the Central Region Volunteers 10/25/2007 Plymouth Banquet 01/25/2008 Hyde County Banquet if we can get Old Man Winter to make an and many more across the state at the other 2 for all you did last year and all you will do in years appearance. locations. to come. Remember YOU are DU and YOU did 10/26/2007 New Bern Banquet 02/02/2008 Brunswick County Banquet Another State Convention has passed, and Speaking of the NC State Chapter, those make a difference this year 10/27/2007 Cape Fear River Banquet 02/07/2008 Winston-Salem Annual Conservation Banquet 10/27/2007 Caldwell County Membership Banquet 02/08/2008 Havelock Chapter Banquet Q Duck Notes from Western North Carolina 10/28/2007 Duplin County Greenwing Event 02/08/2008 North Lenoir High School Banquet By Curtis Wooten birds that winter in North Carolina are hatched adjacent grassland habitats that are critical to 10/30/2007 Greene County Banquet 02/16/2008 Concord Chapter Annual Conservation Banquet Senior Regional Director and reared. Rainfall over much of Canada the success of nesting waterfowl. Grasslands are has been normal to above normal all year and as important to the success of nesting waterfowl 11/01/2007 Morehead City Banquet 02/23/2008 Duplin County Sponsor Event What a summer!! With temperatures pushing Spring surveys showed that, overall, waterfowl as wetlands, and both are increasingly under 11/01/2007 Macon County Chapter Annual Conservation Banquet 02/29/2008 East Carolina University Banquet or topping 100 for much of the first half of August populations on the breeding grounds this spring assault. Other articles in this issue provide insight and rainfall for the first seven months of the year were up fourteen percent over last year and up to that concern and to DU’s work to address it. 11/01/2007 Durham County Banquet 03/05/2008 Lake Gaston DU Event way below average, this likely will be one that, 24% over the long term average. That’s great Here in North Carolina drought conditions 11/03/2007 Lake James Chapter Annual Conservation Banquet 03/22/2008 Clinton-Sampson Banquet years down the road, we will tell the grandkids news that bodes well for water fowlers in the Old highlight the importance of wetlands protected about from a front-porch rocker. I can hear it North State – fall flights are anticipated to be and restored through our Sound CARE 11/03/2007 Waterfowl Hunters Party/Laurinburg 04/03/2008 Northwest Chapter Banquest now: “why when I was a young’un, it’d get so hot normal to above normal this year. Of course, conservation initiative. In drought years many 11/03/2007 Tyrrell County Banquet 04/26/2008 Brunswick County Sponsor Event in August that the shingles would melt right off weather is a player in that as well; we can only habitats normally utilized by both resident and the roofs; and not only could you fry an egg on hope that our hot summer is followed by an wintering waterfowl are dry, making managed 11/03/2007 Goldsboro Banquet the sidewalk, bacon would sizzle in no time a’tall. equally cold winter to push the birds down to wetlands, with their reliable water supplies even You’d have to turn’em both quick and take’em us. more important. The NC Sound CARE Initiative up or they’d burn”….. Thus far, Mother Nature has done her part, has the goal of protecting and restoring 78,000 Fortunately, the heat and drought we’ve providing water to fill ponds across waterfowl acres of wintering and nesting habitat by 2010. endured here haven’t similarly impacted breeding grounds. Ducks Unlimited continues Thanks to the support of people like you, we’re MAJOR EVENTS waterfowl breeding habitats of the northern U.S. to aggressively work to protect and restore on track to achieve that goal. The ducks, both and Canada where the bulk of the migratory wetlands there, and to protect and restore here and there, thank you!! NCDU State Convention August 21-24, 2008 Q Duck Notes from The Sponsors' Blind By Bill Toman small amount for the good it will do for the ducks! sponsor, please give me a call at (910)-237-4095 or If each of the present sponsors in each chapter email me at [email protected] State Sponsor Chairman will recruit one person as a sponsor, we can grow Again, I invite you to become a “Sponsor” for I hear everyone is getting ready for the upcoming by over 25% overnight. This $250 sponsor cost the ducks. I hope that you enjoy being a member season with great expectations for a good year! I to equates to .69 cents per day for a year. Not much of Ducks Unlimited in North Carolina just as much am gearing up for the season in more ways than considering the other things we purchase each as I have! one for another great year for NCDU!! year for hunting, and you even get change back! As a added bonus for our area chairman and Just a few words about myself and my newly Take a look at these returns for you buck! sponsor chairman, there will be a drawing based appointed position for NCDU. As our State Chairman - one year membership to Ducks Unlimited on percentages of increases of new sponsors for a Lee Warren has stated in the past: “if you hang - one year subscription to Ducks Unlimited magazine 2 day all included duck hunting trip(except travel) around long enough, DU will find a place for (6 months) in the fantastic hunting capital of North Carolina you”. Well, I was hiding but got caught! I hail from - sponsor print- each year as a sponsor called “Hyde County”. This hunting trip includes Cumberland County and have been involved - tickets for the chapter Annual Banquet lodging and a guided hunt on the Pamiico Sound with DU for 11 years. I am a life sponsor and have - special raffle drawing at banquet for sponsors or impoundments at the famous “Hickory Creek enjoyed many days working with DU and my local only Hunters” club in Gull Rock, North Carolina. Call for chapter. - one acre of wetlands will be in your honor as a more information on the drawing!! As the new State Sponsor Chairman for NCDU, sponsor Have a great hunting season, and I look forward I want to invite each member to take a look at - tickets for your chapter annual Sponsor Event to hearing from you for the ducks!!!!! becoming a sponsor. This yearly cost of $250 is a If you need any information on becoming a North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 16 5 Fall 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 5 Fall 2007 NORTH CAROLINA DUCKS UNLIMITED COMMITTEE RECOGNITION 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited

GASTONIA CHAPTER John Newton Chevis Cuthrell Judd Sherman Bobby C. Conley Brad Taylor William Clark James Slade Victoria Leggett Lowell Smith JOHNSTON COUNTY WESTERN WAKE Chairman Justin Buford Earl Cuthrell Forrest Mendenhall Nick Fouts John Farmer Kelly Joe Perry Angie Slade Andy Mulder Noel Faulkner CHAPTER CHAPTER Dave Bratcher Matt Ferlisi Jonathan Orrell F wayne Mendenhall Tony Nichols Richard Faulkner Mark Burcham Angela Slade Brandi Mulder Chairman Chairman Members Matthew Schueneman Lee Craver Maurice Hull Jerrod Spencer Robert (Robbie) Julian Duane Smith Kent Vaughan Anthony Patrick LAKE GASTON Paul Yates John Motes David Bratcher II Noel Kirch Bradley O’Neal John Gossett Joe Stark Bill Carter Rusty Smith Ralph Webb Lloyd Perry CHAPTER Members Members Simone Bratcher Richard Rollins Shannon Parks Hal Johnson Rick Pearson Doul Carter Claude W. Porter Bill Wicks Mat Pierce Chairman Donnie Lassiter Jennifer Sutton State Chairman's Awards Larry Capps Rusty Carson Brad Parks Bob Lichauer Brad Eagle Terry Byrd Jay Winslow Terri Purnell Joanne Reese Didi Lucas Lennie Sutton Judy Capps Scott Cato Garrett Leonard Jeff Renner MATTHEWS Chris Teter Emily Winslow Beth Ramsey Members Dustin Dunn Charles Wilkins Bill Quarles Steward Rollins Darren Howard CHAPTER Tony Hawkin WINSTON Meliss Rhea Blaine Reese Ken Mitchell Mike Pensola TOP MAJOR DONOR CHAPTER NATIONAL TOP 10 CHAPTERS Larry Strup Tom Raispis DOGWOOD CHAPTER Matt Dunham Chairman John Comey SALEM CHAPTER KNOTTS ISLAND Jodey Sary Eric Bartholomew General Lee Donnie Craft Alfred Current Chairman Bill Linton Pat Nance Jason Watkins Chairman CHAPTER Jack Staley Brooks Clayton Steven Brown Nathan Daigle 3rd Fayetteville- Jack Justice Raleigh* Darleen Calvert CLEVELAND COUNTY Ron (Duck) Wyatt Members Jim Shutt Chairman Connie Staley David Hight Everette Jones Kevin Brown Bill Jarman CHAPTER Members JAMESTOWN Chris Foster SMOKY MOUNTAIN Members Gary Jones Bobby Ware Brian Reese Bobby Jones David MacDonald 2nd Cary- Ed Strickland Andrew Threat Chairman William Allison CHAPTER CHAPTER John Dwiggins Members Phillip waters Jamie Reese Mike Cribbs Tim Haga John Parks Charlie Bridges Chip Baker Chairman MONROE CHAPTER Chairman Caroe Humphrey Daisy Jones Sharon waters Joseph Ross Jennifer Cribbs John Oglesby Mike Kennedy Members William Barnard Kim Ridenhour Chairman Ben Hill Christopher C. Russell Donald French Member since Roy Shearin Angie Yates 1st Raleigh-A Hobgood & RJ Blondeau Melvin Campbell Patrick Yount Kim Beckett Members Don Smith Members Stephanie Russell John Crandell July 1, 2006 Kim St Sing Trent Lassiter NC STATE CHAPTER Doc Tallent Dan Boovey Kit Barker Members Mike Bates Lee Martin Danhour Constance Crandell Liz Williams Eric St Sing Ken Herring Chairman NATIONAL TOP 100 CHAPTERS ONSLOW COUNTY/ Jim Rose, Jr. Jerry Burns Bennett Boyles Justin Buford John Ogden Jim Harington Thomas Orlowski Bryan Yount Jason Coats Michael Jennings JACKSONVILLE Billy Standriddge Dave Collins David Cooke Jodi Courtney Richard Harrington Andy Dyson ROCKY MOUNT Jeannie Yount Brandon Scott Members Raleigh A. Hobgood and R.J. Blondeau CHAPTER Jamey Davis Charles Divette Martin M. Kramer Trey Courtney STOKES Amanda Freed Alisa Dyson CHAPTER Jennie Reese Jon Flemer Ryan Lee Chairman Brian Ivie L. Reagan Dudley Jim Lanier John Edwards COUNTY CHAPTER Butch Pendergrass Jill Karcergis Chairman Tim Boone Bobby Peele Trey Oliver TOP GREENWING CHAPTER Pamlico Co Keith Lefl er Mark Amell Brad Piercy John Gilbert, II Jon Myers Kevin Hicks Chairman Cindy Shutt Frank Hudgins III Vacant Adam Stuckey Andrew Sanderson Members Car; Florrie Hamrick Alan Becker Mark Stanley Members Eric Heuberger Mark Garriss Members Jeff Cooke Matthew Rhodes Chairman Scott Faircloth Tim Miller Steve Belton Walt Tayloe William Autry Phillip Hinton Henry Ford John D. Adams Tom Cross Dusty Osborne Eastern Region Greg Rhue APPALACHIAN STATE Alan Reid Butch Fields Johnny Reavis Ben Boaz Benny Walsh Maurice Bunch J Pierce James Hasty Al Adcock Kerr Cvetko Clint Strickland TOP SPONSOR CHAPTERS UNIVERSITY Members Gary Graham, Jr. Doug Satterfi eld Justin Boaz Richard Hicks Kevin Campbell Eric Rountree Ben Thompson Ron Barham John Cvetko Daniel Moore CHAPTER Phil Berger Duncan Jones David Brinkley Brandon Chilton David Mastin Broughton Dail David Turner Matt Glen Bruce Behrendt George Dixon Hannah Sanderson Central Region Chad Scott Chairman Phil Berger Jr. Shane Kelly Jake Dixon Chad Harrell Ronny O. White Thomas Dale Jeff Turner Rob Gowen Paul Brooks Jerome Eatman Members Since 3rd Harnett Co Rodney Warren Cameron McCarty Melvin Gant Thomas Lowe Frank Harris Dan Daneker Elton Winslow Mike Clements Tom Brooks Mark Everette July 1, 2006 Members Chris Crump Richard Montana LAKE JAMES Will Sheppard WAKE FOREST Zeb daneker Tony Warren Gil Clark David Gillispie Matt Henderson Brent Johnson Nick Barringer Robbie Graham Kent Price CHAPTER Neal Willard UNIVERSITY Paul Hunter CHOWAN COUNTY Billy Green Bill Clement Matt Gilliam Drew Gregory Ben Lyons Scott Trogdon Corbin Sapp Chairman CHAPTER Michael Hurdle CHAPTER Jeff Best Bo Conyers Joseph Harris Brent Thornton 2nd Wilmington Gil DuBois Hilary Ports Quint Haley Dixon Smith Randy Walker NORTHWEST Chairman Carl Lewis Chairman Al Cooke Doug Cowan Theo Highsmith Ross Thornton TOP FLIGHT AREA CHAIRMAN Nathan Newlin Scot Stanley Wes Stanley Members CHAPTER Jonathan Tauber Pete Overman Ryan Shook Paul Allen Larry Currin Erik Highsmith David Dyson 1st Pamlico Co Keuth Lefl er Drew Fussell Steve Smith Xan Tisdale Fred Causby Chairman Members Elliott Overman Members Don Debnam Alan Hughes Kevin Averette Western Region Kevin Jackson Skyler Harrison John Fields Jimmy Piercy Jon Spencer Brad Wharton David Perry Sterling Baker KERR LAKE CHAPTER Don Debnam Jr. Vernon Hunter Justin Stewart Chris Roseman DAVIDSON COUNTY Trip Maddux Rusty Allen Members Tom Knott Sara Winslow T. Willis Chairman Charles Driver Will Huntley Josh Smith Eastern Region Joe Williams Steve Way CHAPTER Don Stroud Russell Bridges Jeff Jackson McArn Bennett Beverly Hurdle Eddie Hilliard Chuck Duncan Michael Jennings Adam Hardee Blake Boggs Chairman Amy Causby John Norwood David Jones CURRITUCK Jeff Mason Members Jeff Fullwood Henry Kidd Will Herring TOP MEMBERSHIP CHAPTERS Robert W. Roach III Sol Coltrane HIGH COUNTY Tod Causby Mark Coffey Jess Powell CHAPTER Miles Coxe Russ Harris John Garrett Austin Koon Jordan Rose Central Region Kevin Hawkins Thomas W Tuck III Members CHAPTER Dennis Setzer Justin Barger Riley Skinner Chairman Wyatt Lane Noel Faulkner Chuck Griswold Harlan Lewis Justin Cannon 3rd Raleigh A Hobgood Drew Estes Rob Calloway Chairman Gant Stephens David Ingram Ryan Crimmins Eddie Morgan Clay Willis Ben Davidson Jim Hale Anderson Marlowe Mandy Taitt Matt Markland John Conrad Scott Farfone Steve Shuping Bob Klinger James Smith Members Simon Rich Larry Wilkins James R. Hart Brian Mattison Will Strickland RJ Blondeau Ben White Jeff Davis Members Thomas Best John Cutcliffe Cannon Gaskin Pam Balance Bob Kemp Michael Hartley Robert Monk Davis Lee Joseph Thomas Jay Lopp Dottie Farfone Nell Causby Link Huffman Rob Reid Paul Bradley AHOSKIE CHAPTER Charlie Brown Mickey Hill Jonathan Morgan Chris Lawrence 2nd NC State Michael Jennings Susan Bursley Eddie Motsinger Jerry Potempa Butch McElhany Chris Buchanan Timmy Binion Vernon Chilton Chairman Phil Meador Mark Keith Bard Pollock Jeffery Lewis 2007 DISTRICT CHAIRMAN OF THE YEAR BJ Teague Doug Robson Clara Potempa Kathy McElhany Bill Abernathy Marcus Dillon Louis Davis Glenn Brown Jonathan Morton Bill Leach Hurley Raynor Will Peete 1st Clinton \Sampson Bryan King Charlie Blanton Richard Smith John Dean Chip Fisher Stewart Robbins Ben Leon Wendy Davis Members Kent Parrott Allen Massey Clark Smith Bunn Boddie Rodney Warren Garrett Brafford Charlie Wall David Chandler Steve Fisher Joel Cooke Patrick Russell Charles Dozier Greg Quattlebaum Jeff Wilder Sam Matheny Sean Stallbaum Jess Edwards Jay Ward Jason Watkins Camemron McCarty Kaleb Berryhill Eugene Parham William Fentress Cory Quattlebaum Mike Garrett Chris Mauney Clark Godwin Justin Smith Alaska Williams Mike Helsabeck Sammy Williams Brad Propst Joe & Becky Lail SMOKY MOUNTAIN James Freeman Tony Cuttrell Robert Bass Vic Murray David Stallings Tripp Williamson Zeb Todb Chad Kirkendall Curtis Page, DDS Joe Lail CHAPTER Tina Freeman Seth Davidson Bill Myrick Jr. Michael Sterling Wendall Winn THREE STAR CHAPTERS Bret Sowers Telley Hess Matthew Rumfelt LAKE NORMAN Jason E. Taylor Chairman Elaine Goodwin BERTIE Dawn Harris Billy Myrick Christopher Turner Jason Mathis Jeremy Bryan Sam Everhart Carter Andrews CHAPTER Mike A. Kirby Ben Hill Al Griffi n COUNTY CHAPTER Linda Faulkner Jimmy Parker Glenn Veasey Royall Brown III Pamlico Co Keith Lefl er Greg Overcash Hill Timberlake Doug Spell Chairman Bradley Madden Members Rod Hendrick Chairman Rene Wilder Samuel L. Parker John Webster Walt Pierce 2007 AREA CHAIRMAN OF THE YEAR Matt Copley John Carroll Jeremy Hughes Kip Robinson Mike Bates Kristin Hendrick Michael Lee Charles Moody David J. Payne Rod Wilson Cary Ed Strickland CALDWELL COUNTY Walter Fulp Nick Barringer Members John Ogden Christopher Cooper Members Al Peedin GARNER CHAPTER Eddie Morgan CHAPTER Matt O’Bryant Mark Scruggs Bob Amon REIDSVILLE Allen Johnson David Bunch KNAPP OF REEDS Allen Pipkin CARY CHAPTER Chairman Harnett Co Rodney Warren-Brent Johnson Chairman Trip Timberlake Brett Eavenson CHAPTER WILKESBORO Travis Knight Brad Castletoe CHAPTER Henry Poole Chairman Scott Biggs Chairman Raffl es And Silent Auction Troy Smart Sandy Yarbrough HIGH POINT Craig Bullis Chairman CHAPTER Vera Mac Connell Amber Castletoe Chairman Lee Poole Ed Strickland Members Gates Co Andy Eure Members Kale Hartman CHAPTER Jamie Durant Nathan Arnold Chairman Jimmy Markett Michelle Chappell Randy Gilmore Chad Ray Members Brant Spesshardt David Smart Reynilds Shoaf Chairman Jim Juhl Members Greg Blevins Aaron Matthews Rodney Chappell Members George Ray Larry Clifton Collins Fitts Clinton-Sampson Co Bryan King Tim Jonson Thomas Leak Stacy Overcash Michele Arnold Members Kristan Midgett Faye Copeland Robin Liggon N. Dale Rimmer Mickey Denning Roger Mitchell Beth Jonson DAVIE COUNTY Members Tony White Tim Matthews Chad F. Bogle Charles Miller Braxton Copeland Trevor Biggs Bill Royster Karl Balckley Ed Goff Wake Forest Craig Shoaf Chip Poe CHAPTER Britt Lytle Travis Rollins Pleas McMichael Michael Church Alecia Miller Keith Copeland Brandon Stovall Lane Swindell Jon Holt David Wall Chairman Stuart Nunn Wes Greene Melvin Gant Arthur Lowe Sherry Morgan Lanny Cowan Adam Brewer Rick Tarpley Bill Cox Griff Laughride Fairmont Joe Williams CHARLOTTE Brian Andrews John D. Newton Jim Lee Matt James David S. Miller Ellen Owens Jay Doughtie Alec Kearns Rod Wilson Danile Holmes Chris Williamson CHAPTER Members Dane Snodgrass Greg Barnes Jay Vannoy Cecil Owens Lee Hoggard Tee Wilkins Jason H. Williams Brooks Savage Walter Schmidlin Chairman Jerry Prater Brett Barbour MACON Donald Baynes Bell Robinson Scott Jernigan Kent Parrott Members Since Luke Laborde Seth Barfi eld Chesley Smith, Jr. Jason Delong Carl Bundy COUNTY CHAPTER ROWAN Shannon Sheperd John Robinson Jeremy Johnson Leslie Parrott July 1, 2006 Casey Laborde Jud Walton Members Kenneth McClamrock Thomas Leak Chairman COUNTY CHAPTER Chris Ward Richard Royals Mike Lee Smokey Currin Gentry Allen Danny Beavers Scott Felts Crit Harison Matt Marion Sean Brandt William Harvey Chairman Gerald Taylor, Jr. Chandler Sawyer Chris Lee Jayme Currin Player Barefoot Paul Hudson Chris Distell 3 STAR AWARD CRITERIA: Have at least 2 events per year with a net/net income of at least $2,500. Achieve a minimum of 70% net/net to Ivan Koenermann Emily Hunter Mindy Wall Members Kenny Roberts Mike Jolly Judy Scaggs Melissa Lee Joe Sinnema Paul Gessner Dan Hudson Brandon Baker Hack Ward Craig Murphy John Gossett Ken Danzig Members CarlMcCann Starkey Sharp Joseph Leggett Chris Joyner David Moore Jeffrey Howell gross event effi ciency at the Membership Banquet. Hold a recruiting event. Jason Coen George Marthinuss Purcell Kimsey David L. Coke Kurt Culbert Steve Roundtree Susan Sharp Bobby Leggett Mike Cook Gene Pleasants Donnie Stiles North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 6 Fall 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 15 6 Fall 2007 NORTH CAROLINA DUCKS UNLIMITED 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited COMMITTEE RECOGNITION Paul Tidwell Clay Matthews HOKE COUNTY RICHMOND COUNTY PLYMOUTH CHAPTER MINGES-PITT Matt Wade Dana Hill Paul Farley Larry Johnson Diane Turner Brad Lasater Lance Wheeler Bradley Moore CHAPTER CHAPTER Chairman CHAPTER Daniel Miller Ted Sauls Grant Carver Jeff Britt Bernard Vann Shane McLeod Anna Perry Chairman Chairman Steve Basnight Chairman Brooks Edmondson David Shook Donnie Blackburn Liz Varnedoe Andy Beasley BROUGHTON HIGH Ginger Perry Mike Hardin Frank Parker Members Jeremy Sutton KINSTON CHAPTER Jackie Cunningham Clint Shook James E. Britt Lee Warren Brent Johnson SCHOOL CHAPTER Aaron Perry Members Steve Greene Members Chairman Brian Fischer Patricia Lydon Robbie Freeman Sue Warren State Chairman's Awards Chairman Spencer Price Chris Rhue Members BEAUFORT CO. Alan Stancil Michael Ipock Wesley McLawhorn, Chuck Lydon Franklin Ivey Olivia Westbrook MT. OLIVE CHAPTER Willis Smith Heather Radford Blaie Alligood Jim Barbee CHAPTER Bill Kehler Members Jr. Ralph Jensen Whittney Lovette Al Wheatley Chairman Members Daniel Salazar Irene Autry Kyle Barbee Chairman Boyd Brittle Larry Benton Jeff Kennedy Chris Jensen Bart Richardson Diane Wheatley Ernie Taylor Hunter Ricks Mikki Saunders Raz Autry Pearl Greene Tenny Baker Brian Newton Donna Benton Josh Holland Elise Jensen Pete Roberts Bobby Wooldridge Members John Dombalis Tim Shoenenberger Jeffrey Baker Jeremy Greene Members Brooks White Brian Wiggins Ritchie Radford Julie Hart Phillip Stone Cameron Withers Powell Holt Danielle Shearin Cameron Brown Keigh (Laura) Kerney Susan Ziff Bruce Panneton Will Barker Phillip Harrison Paul Patterson Jerry Wearins BLADEN CO. Michael Williams Wood Duck 10-15% Marianne Simpson Lewis Taylor Cathy Brown Dustin Carawan Cam Evans John Marston Dawn Patterson Steve West CHAPTER Scott King Hank Warren Katie Vester Robert Carson OUTERBANKS Carrell Cayton Chris Lilley James Grady CARTERET COUNTY Roger Spencer Larry Young Chairman Jeff Henderson Teal 5-10% James Weaver Andrew Viverette Leslie Carson CHAPTER Douglas Cayton Chris Camp Harry Wooten CHAPTER Kim Spencer Reggie Collins Terry Smith Cliff Best Pintail 15- 25% Burnette West Nick willett Alan Cohen Chairman Paula Cayton Fred Riggs Crystal Wooten Chairman Ray Bradshaw Rick Gregory Members Jordan Williams Trico Elkin Lee Williford William Woodcock Wanda Cohen Jay Williams Tracy Coggins Freddie Vann Tom Ford Mark Shouse Cory Sumner Kenny Leggette Chad DeVane Matt Wiggins Thomas Roach David Courue Members Linwood Herring Greg Rhue Preston Brown Members Steve Goff David Walters Phillip Greene, Jr Ashley Grimes Hoke Co Tracy Hayes and Brett Abernathy Matt Kidd CHATHAM COUNTY Brian English Thomas Hurdle Malissa Herring John Ipock Rebecca Brown Steve Brown Aaron Guyton Steve Ingram Warren Sholar Graham Bennett Alston Turner Gates Co Clark Godwin, Jr CHAPTER Eleanor Gentry Jim Cerza Kristie Holliday Justin Holland Trent Mooring Alan Cheek Andy Everhart Eric Gregory Brett Bostic Mike Hardin Chairman Gary Gentry Mark Grizzard Mike Holliday Marvin Sutton Corey Fader Randy Craft Ken Haggeman Michael Blackburn Shawn Nye CAPE FEAR RIVER DURHAM CHAPTER Denis de St. Aubin Victoria Gillespie Jimmy Ray Watts Daniel Moody Matt Lennon Johnathan Earp Tom Dale Fran Haggeman Dean Hilton CHAPTER Andy Eure Chairman Members Henry Hicks Mark Milby Lisa Overby Matt Rever Morry Barbee Bob Daves Bert Billings PEMBROKE Clay DeVane Chairman Mountain Charles Collie Ben Atwater Way Hicks Mike Jokien Robert Overby Steve Camp Leigh Barbee Anthony Dennis Judy Billings CHAPTER Casey DeVane Mitchell Womack Members Tommie Burke McKenzie Hicks Bruce Brown Dana Spencer Tom Raedeke James Fulcher Cory Byrd Chairman Kevin Priest Members Anson Co Kevin Jackson Scott Collie Harold Milholen Lydia Hicks Jonathon Rice Greg Spencer Billy Goins JONES CO. 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Eddie Morgan Adam Landley Ed Lowe Charles Kirk Travis Bonds Members Jason Worley Matt Beaman CHAPTER Chairman Tonya Reilly Andrew White Austin Larrison Ed Nicely Robert Betka Levi Oglesby Jamie Smith Press Harris Chairman Craig Lovette Mary Ellen Shugart Graham White Kernersville ...... Ron Mehalik Sarah Laughlin Daniel Pieroni Amy Betka Matt Edmondson Josh Richardson Marshall Whitfi eld Gil DuBois Co Chairman Bill Toman Charlie Stevens Johnnie Marshall George Thompson Jason Brown Brian Weathersby Rodney Wood Members Steve Costa Sonya Toman Warren Green Jacob Matthews James Warren Ted Johnston Rodney Taylor Debbie DuBois Members George Turner Bill Creel North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 14 7 Fall 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 7 Fall 2007 QYou can follow the ducks this season New DU from page 3 Double Your Dollars For The Ducks 2007-2008 BAG LIMITS, SHOOTING HOURS, AND of committee goals and assignments. We Bank of America matched online donations to Ducks Unlimited SEASON DATES FOR WATERFOWL SEASONS ask our area chairman to participate in Ducks Unlimited OCCURRING AFTER OCT. 1 conference calls, district workshops, and our For a limited time, Bank of America agreed bar, doubling their matching commitment from state convention to account for the activities of to double donations to wetland conservation. $50,000 to $100,000. DU donors again stepped SEE THE CURRENT NORTH CAROLINA INLAND FISHING, HUNTING & TRAPPING REGULATIONS DIGEST FOR your local chapter. From August 24 to September 15, Bank of forward to meet the match, raising more than Launches Online OTHER REGULATIONS CONCERNING WATERFOWL Ducks Unlimited has, from its very beginning America matched online donations to Ducks $200,000 for Ducks Unlimited’s conservation BAG LIMITS in 1937, been a volunteer driven organization. Unlimited, the world’s largest wetlands and mission. a) Conventional bag: 6 ducks with no more than 1 black or mottled duck, 4 mallards with no more than 2 hen It has thrived these 70 years, with an impact of waterfowl conservation group. “This is our way of saying ‘congratulations’ mallards, 2 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 scaup, 2 canvasbacks, 4 scoters, 1 fulvous tree duck or 1 pintail. The over 12,000,000 acres conserved, by maintaining Bank of America offered the matching on a job well done, and hopefully it will get Migration Map season on harlequin ducks is closed. (Possession limits are twice the daily bag unless otherwise noted.) a commitment to science-based decision program to commemorate Ducks Unlimited’s more people involved in Ducks Unlimited’s b) Other limits: 1) 15 light geese (Includes snow & blue geese & Ross’ geese), no possession limit making and to wise investments, committing 2) 2 brant appearance in the August 24 edition of USA critical habitat conservation work,” said Bruce Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 10, 2007 – As view detailed aerial maps of their 3) 5 mergansers (2 hooded mergansers) at least 80% of our resources to conservation. Today. USA Today celebrated their 25th Hammonds, President of Card Services at Bank the fall hunting season approaches, favorite hunting locations. They can 4) 7 sea ducks (In special sea duck areas only). In other areas sea ducks are part DU has thrived by maintaining A Singleness of of the regular duck bag limit. No more than 4 scoters per day may be taken in anniversary by recognizing 25 of the nation’s of America. there’s one question on the mind even select which type of view they either season. Purpose, an unwavering focus on our mission leading charities. Ducks Unlimited was selected, “We’re grateful to Bank of America for of every duck hunter: Where are prefer – aerial, road or a hybrid 5) 15 coots to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and was highlighted in the front-page giving conservationists this opportunity to make the ducks? Ducks Unlimited is now view. 6) 5 dark geese (Includes Canada geese & white-fronted geese) in the Resident Hunt Zone, 2 in the Southern James Bay Zone and 1 per season (permit holders only) and associated habitat for North America’s Snapshot section on August 24th, and in two a difference,” said Young. “Bank of America helping answer that question. This Users also can view migration in the Northeast Hunt Zone. waterfowl. We have thrived by harnessing the advertisements the following six days. is one of DU’s longest-standing and most week, Ducks Unlimited launched the patterns from two, five and 10 days HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset. passion of our volunteers. We have succeeded “It’s a tremendous honor to be selected dedicated partners. They realize the value of most comprehensive migration map back on the map. because we, as volunteers, are able to count by USA Today as one of the nation’s top habitat conservation, and are generous enough on the Web today. “This allows hunters to not only Ducks, Mergansers & Coots October 3-6, on other volunteers. The answer to my question, 25 charities,” said Don Young, DU’s executive to help others contribute to the cause. We also It’s online see present November 10 - December 1 and December 15 - January 26 “To whom is a DU volunteer accountable?” is vice president. “We appreciate the generous thank everyone who took advantage of this now at www. activity levels, [No black or mottled duck shall be taken until Dec. 1] evident: publicity they’ve donated, and the generous opportunity to double their donation through d u c k s . o r g / but also lets Sea Ducks (Applies to extended bag limits only October 3 – January 31 We are accountable to each other! contributions offered by Bank of America. Bank of America.” MigrationMap. them know in Special Sea Duck Area.) Dark Geese (Includes Canada geese & Resident Population Hunt Zone: Oct. 3-27, Nov. 10 – Dec. 1 DU is blessed to have thousands of dedicated Hopefully this will raise awareness about how Thanks to Bank of America, $200,000.00 has “This is a how birds are white-fronted geese) Ask your Wildlife Service and Dec. 15 – Jan. 26. volunteers. Each of us brings different skills, critical our nation’s wetlands are, and get more been raised for the ducks. must have tool moving over Agent to see the map for goose hunt zones or view Southern James Bay Hunt Zone (Gaddy Goose refuge closed different contacts, and varying quantities of people involved to make a difference through Learn more about new Ducks Unlimited that duck and time,” Jones at www.ncwildlife.org after Sept. 30): Oct. 3-27 and Nov. 10 – Dec. 31. Northeast Hunt Zone: Dec. 24 – Jan. 26 (By permit only – time and financial resources that we are able DU.” financial services from Bank of America including goose hunters said. 1,000 will be issued). to commit. That’s ok. Each of us “make The matching program certainly got people Ducks Unlimited checking, debit card, and will use. It’s a Users can Light Geese (Includes snow & blue geese & October 17 - October 27 a difference” in our own way, but it is the involved. Bank of America originally offered savings accounts. truly integrated also switch Ross’ geese) November 10 - March 1 Brant November 17 – December 1 and December 15 - January 26 awesome aggregation of our collective efforts to match up to $50,000 in online donations. migration map b e t w e e n Tundra Swan November 3 - January 31 that has propelled DU to be the world leader in DU donors responded in force, and within the of the U.S. d i f f e r e n t (By permit only - 5,000 will be issued.) “on the ground” wetlands conservation. Thank first twelve hours had met their match. Bank and Canada, classifications Youth Waterfowl Day (Species include ducks, February 2, 2008 geese, mergansers, coots and tundra swans. The Youth must be 15 years of age or younger and accompanied by you! of America quickly and generously raised the so they can of waterfowl, youth must have a valid permit to harvest a tundra an adult at least 21 years of age. In Chapter 1 of Genesis, God gave man see where such as swan or a Canada goose (NE Hunt zone only). authority over “the fish of the sea, the birds of the The accompanying adult may not hunt these Legislation Allows Veterans the ducks diving ducks, species. air, and all the living things that move upon the are during puddle ducks earth.” Does authority not imply responsibility? to Salute the Flag the migration and geese. You may also call 1-800-675-0263 for this information. Does responsibility not imply accountability? s e a s o n , ” “When a Report all bands by calling 1-800-327-BAND or www.reportband.gov Will we be held accountable in a higher court? WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe said Anthony user submits With the coming of the fall, anticipation (R-Okla.) praised the passage by unanimous Jones, Web a report, we runs high! We eagerly await the first signs of consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law manager for Ducks Unlimited. “For ask them to classify the waterfowl migration. We also await our peak season to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform years, people have been asking for they encountered. If they aren’t FIREARMS SAFETY RULES for recruitment and fundraising. We ask that to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, a comprehensive, interactive map sure, we have a waterfowl id section 1. Assume that all firearms are 5. Keep all firearms unloaded until each of our members and volunteers accept Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen like this. That’s exactly what we’re where they can identify a bird down loaded. Make no exceptions to they are actually in use. accountability for your role in ensuring a future not in uniform should place their hand over their giving them – and then some.” to the species level,” said Jones. this rule. for waterfowl and for waterfowling. It is our heart without clarifying whether they can or Migration map users can report As an added bonus, visitors to the 6. Do not rely on your firearm’s pledge to each other. It’s the new DU! should salute the flag. on waterfowl numbers in their local migration map can also subscribe to 2. Never point the muzzle of a safety. “The salute is a form of honor and respect, areas or hunting locations. Visitors a special service and receive instant firearm at anything that you are 7. Always wear eye and ear representing pride in one’s military service,” loading the map will see an aerial email notifications when a report not willing to destroy. Especially protection when shooting. Senator Inhofe said. “Veterans and service when “dry firing” an “unloaded” 8. Be sure that the barrel is clear of from page 1 view of North America with real-time is posted to their favorite hunting Warren members continue representing the military colored “markers” scattered across location. firearm. any obstructions before firing. services even when not in uniform.” Unfortunately, 3. Keep your finger off the trigger NC to be recommended for appointment as the the map. The migration map is available 9. Know the mechanical and current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether Each dot represents a user- throughout the fall and winter months until the sights are on the target. handling characteristics of the NC State Chair Elect by President Bruce Lewis. veterans and service members out of uniform 4. Be sure of your target and Rodney and his wife Laura along with their submitted report with color-coded exclusively on the Ducks Unlimited firearm that you are using. can or should salute the flag. My legislation will waterfowl concentrations. Hunters Web site, www.ducks.org. what is beyond it. Never fire at 10. Regularly clean and service your twin five-year old sons Luke and Garrett live in clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and anything until you have positively Dunn, NC. Rodney has served flawlessly as your can click on any dot to view the Contact: Laura Houseal firearms. servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether detailed report and in some cases, (901) 758-3764 [email protected] identified it. NC State Recruitment Chairman and as District they are in uniform or not. Chairman in District 5 supervising five of our area “I look forward to seeing those who have chapters. Also Rodney has been instrumental served saluting proudly at baseball games, Ducks Unlimited is a private, of Ducks Unlimited Inc. Similarities North Carolina DU’s in the three-year success of the Harnett County parades, and formal non-profit organization dedicated between the name Ducks Unlimited First Flight chapter’s “Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament”. events. I believe this FIRST In addition to all of Rodney’s duties with DU, he is an appropriate Ole Pals Duck & Goose Calls to conserving wetlands habitat for Inc. and those of advertisers are is printed by is also a named partner in the CPA firm of “Giles, way to honor and waterfowl and other wildlife. DU was coincidental and do not indicate mutual Main Street Newspapers, Strickland & Warren and is actively involved in his recognize the Each Ole Pals Duck & Goose Call is made with a select wood or various colored acrylic. church and many other civic organizations. incorporated by a group of farsight- affiliation unless clearly stated. Members Salem VA. 25 million veterans in All calls are hand-tuned which make them easy blowing with a crisp sound. For open FLIGHT Even though we were both born and raised the United States who water you can get a high ring if needed, and real low and "ducky" in the timber or close ed conservationists on Jan. 29, 1937. who have moved, should send their twenty-some miles apart and share the same last Fall 2007 Vol. 9, No. 2 have served in the in, all in one call with our single or double reed duck calls. The short reed goose call is Membership in the organization is $25 new address and current membership First Flight is published name, I am not aware of any family connections. military and remain as tuned for easy break over action as well. Each call is custom laser engraved with the I am relatively sure (no pun intended) that my role models to others Ole Pals Logo and can be customized for your special event or gift. Your logo or names Lee Warren minimum, which includes a subscription number to national headquarters. two times yearly and mailed to more and/or dates can be laser engraved for that special customized touch. Hand beveled, father could trace our roots back to some point citizens. Those who custom brass band for added strength and great looks. North Carolina State Chairman to the national Ducks Unlimited than 24,100+ DU supporters. just shy of Noah. As a matter of fact, I believe that are currently serving you could have put my father off of an airplane in or have served in P.O. Box 68 magazine. As the organization’s official Sydney Australia and in about fifteen minutes he the military have Makes a great gift! Only $69.95 each. Orders of 8 or more will have Fayetteville NC 28302 publication for the state of North would find somebody that was kin to someone earned this right, special discounted pricing for your club or event. Telephone: 910-485-2700 (H) Carolina, First Flight, has a circulation he knew. and their recognition Rodney Warren will make an excellent State will be an inspiration Jeff Allen, (336) 998-3689 910-978-5339 (M) of 24,100+. Views expressed by Chairman that will continue to lead North Carolina to others.” http://www.dutchmanscreekretrievers.com www.getdeeds@infi online.net Ducks Unlimited to unparalleled heights. contributors are not necessarily those

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2007 State Convention Snapshots North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 12 9 Fall 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 9 Fall 2007 QYou can follow the ducks this season New DU from page 3 Double Your Dollars For The Ducks 2007-2008 BAG LIMITS, SHOOTING HOURS, AND of committee goals and assignments. We Bank of America matched online donations to Ducks Unlimited SEASON DATES FOR WATERFOWL SEASONS ask our area chairman to participate in Ducks Unlimited OCCURRING AFTER OCT. 1 conference calls, district workshops, and our For a limited time, Bank of America agreed bar, doubling their matching commitment from state convention to account for the activities of to double donations to wetland conservation. $50,000 to $100,000. DU donors again stepped SEE THE CURRENT NORTH CAROLINA INLAND FISHING, HUNTING & TRAPPING REGULATIONS DIGEST FOR your local chapter. From August 24 to September 15, Bank of forward to meet the match, raising more than Launches Online OTHER REGULATIONS CONCERNING WATERFOWL Ducks Unlimited has, from its very beginning America matched online donations to Ducks $200,000 for Ducks Unlimited’s conservation BAG LIMITS in 1937, been a volunteer driven organization. Unlimited, the world’s largest wetlands and mission. a) Conventional bag: 6 ducks with no more than 1 black or mottled duck, 4 mallards with no more than 2 hen It has thrived these 70 years, with an impact of waterfowl conservation group. “This is our way of saying ‘congratulations’ mallards, 2 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 scaup, 2 canvasbacks, 4 scoters, 1 fulvous tree duck or 1 pintail. The over 12,000,000 acres conserved, by maintaining Bank of America offered the matching on a job well done, and hopefully it will get Migration Map season on harlequin ducks is closed. (Possession limits are twice the daily bag unless otherwise noted.) a commitment to science-based decision program to commemorate Ducks Unlimited’s more people involved in Ducks Unlimited’s b) Other limits: 1) 15 light geese (Includes snow & blue geese & Ross’ geese), no possession limit making and to wise investments, committing 2) 2 brant appearance in the August 24 edition of USA critical habitat conservation work,” said Bruce Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 10, 2007 – As view detailed aerial maps of their 3) 5 mergansers (2 hooded mergansers) at least 80% of our resources to conservation. Today. USA Today celebrated their 25th Hammonds, President of Card Services at Bank the fall hunting season approaches, favorite hunting locations. They can 4) 7 sea ducks (In special sea duck areas only). In other areas sea ducks are part DU has thrived by maintaining A Singleness of of the regular duck bag limit. No more than 4 scoters per day may be taken in anniversary by recognizing 25 of the nation’s of America. there’s one question on the mind even select which type of view they either season. Purpose, an unwavering focus on our mission leading charities. Ducks Unlimited was selected, “We’re grateful to Bank of America for of every duck hunter: Where are prefer – aerial, road or a hybrid 5) 15 coots to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and was highlighted in the front-page giving conservationists this opportunity to make the ducks? Ducks Unlimited is now view. 6) 5 dark geese (Includes Canada geese & white-fronted geese) in the Resident Hunt Zone, 2 in the Southern James Bay Zone and 1 per season (permit holders only) and associated habitat for North America’s Snapshot section on August 24th, and in two a difference,” said Young. “Bank of America helping answer that question. This Users also can view migration in the Northeast Hunt Zone. waterfowl. We have thrived by harnessing the advertisements the following six days. is one of DU’s longest-standing and most week, Ducks Unlimited launched the patterns from two, five and 10 days HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset. passion of our volunteers. We have succeeded “It’s a tremendous honor to be selected dedicated partners. They realize the value of most comprehensive migration map back on the map. because we, as volunteers, are able to count by USA Today as one of the nation’s top habitat conservation, and are generous enough on the Web today. “This allows hunters to not only Ducks, Mergansers & Coots October 3-6, on other volunteers. The answer to my question, 25 charities,” said Don Young, DU’s executive to help others contribute to the cause. We also It’s online see present November 10 - December 1 and December 15 - January 26 “To whom is a DU volunteer accountable?” is vice president. “We appreciate the generous thank everyone who took advantage of this now at www. activity levels, [No black or mottled duck shall be taken until Dec. 1] evident: publicity they’ve donated, and the generous opportunity to double their donation through d u c k s . o r g / but also lets Sea Ducks (Applies to extended bag limits only October 3 – January 31 We are accountable to each other! contributions offered by Bank of America. Bank of America.” MigrationMap. them know in Special Sea Duck Area.) Dark Geese (Includes Canada geese & Resident Population Hunt Zone: Oct. 3-27, Nov. 10 – Dec. 1 DU is blessed to have thousands of dedicated Hopefully this will raise awareness about how Thanks to Bank of America, $200,000.00 has “This is a how birds are white-fronted geese) Ask your Wildlife Service and Dec. 15 – Jan. 26. volunteers. Each of us brings different skills, critical our nation’s wetlands are, and get more been raised for the ducks. must have tool moving over Agent to see the map for goose hunt zones or view Southern James Bay Hunt Zone (Gaddy Goose refuge closed different contacts, and varying quantities of people involved to make a difference through Learn more about new Ducks Unlimited that duck and time,” Jones at www.ncwildlife.org after Sept. 30): Oct. 3-27 and Nov. 10 – Dec. 31. Northeast Hunt Zone: Dec. 24 – Jan. 26 (By permit only – time and financial resources that we are able DU.” financial services from Bank of America including goose hunters said. 1,000 will be issued). to commit. That’s ok. Each of us “make The matching program certainly got people Ducks Unlimited checking, debit card, and will use. It’s a Users can Light Geese (Includes snow & blue geese & October 17 - October 27 a difference” in our own way, but it is the involved. Bank of America originally offered savings accounts. truly integrated also switch Ross’ geese) November 10 - March 1 Brant November 17 – December 1 and December 15 - January 26 awesome aggregation of our collective efforts to match up to $50,000 in online donations. migration map b e t w e e n Tundra Swan November 3 - January 31 that has propelled DU to be the world leader in DU donors responded in force, and within the of the U.S. d i f f e r e n t (By permit only - 5,000 will be issued.) “on the ground” wetlands conservation. Thank first twelve hours had met their match. Bank and Canada, classifications Youth Waterfowl Day (Species include ducks, February 2, 2008 geese, mergansers, coots and tundra swans. The Youth must be 15 years of age or younger and accompanied by you! of America quickly and generously raised the so they can of waterfowl, youth must have a valid permit to harvest a tundra an adult at least 21 years of age. In Chapter 1 of Genesis, God gave man see where such as swan or a Canada goose (NE Hunt zone only). authority over “the fish of the sea, the birds of the The accompanying adult may not hunt these Legislation Allows Veterans the ducks diving ducks, species. air, and all the living things that move upon the are during puddle ducks earth.” Does authority not imply responsibility? to Salute the Flag the migration and geese. You may also call 1-800-675-0263 for this information. Does responsibility not imply accountability? s e a s o n , ” “When a Report all bands by calling 1-800-327-BAND or www.reportband.gov Will we be held accountable in a higher court? WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe said Anthony user submits With the coming of the fall, anticipation (R-Okla.) praised the passage by unanimous Jones, Web a report, we runs high! We eagerly await the first signs of consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law manager for Ducks Unlimited. “For ask them to classify the waterfowl migration. We also await our peak season to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform years, people have been asking for they encountered. If they aren’t FIREARMS SAFETY RULES for recruitment and fundraising. We ask that to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, a comprehensive, interactive map sure, we have a waterfowl id section 1. Assume that all firearms are 5. Keep all firearms unloaded until each of our members and volunteers accept Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen like this. That’s exactly what we’re where they can identify a bird down loaded. Make no exceptions to they are actually in use. accountability for your role in ensuring a future not in uniform should place their hand over their giving them – and then some.” to the species level,” said Jones. this rule. for waterfowl and for waterfowling. It is our heart without clarifying whether they can or Migration map users can report As an added bonus, visitors to the 6. Do not rely on your firearm’s pledge to each other. It’s the new DU! should salute the flag. on waterfowl numbers in their local migration map can also subscribe to 2. Never point the muzzle of a safety. “The salute is a form of honor and respect, areas or hunting locations. Visitors a special service and receive instant firearm at anything that you are 7. Always wear eye and ear representing pride in one’s military service,” loading the map will see an aerial email notifications when a report not willing to destroy. Especially protection when shooting. Senator Inhofe said. “Veterans and service when “dry firing” an “unloaded” 8. Be sure that the barrel is clear of from page 1 view of North America with real-time is posted to their favorite hunting Warren members continue representing the military colored “markers” scattered across location. firearm. any obstructions before firing. services even when not in uniform.” Unfortunately, 3. Keep your finger off the trigger NC to be recommended for appointment as the the map. The migration map is available 9. Know the mechanical and current U.S. law leaves confusion as to whether Each dot represents a user- throughout the fall and winter months until the sights are on the target. handling characteristics of the NC State Chair Elect by President Bruce Lewis. veterans and service members out of uniform 4. Be sure of your target and Rodney and his wife Laura along with their submitted report with color-coded exclusively on the Ducks Unlimited firearm that you are using. can or should salute the flag. My legislation will waterfowl concentrations. Hunters Web site, www.ducks.org. what is beyond it. Never fire at 10. Regularly clean and service your twin five-year old sons Luke and Garrett live in clarify this regulation, allowing veterans and anything until you have positively Dunn, NC. Rodney has served flawlessly as your can click on any dot to view the Contact: Laura Houseal firearms. servicemen alike to salute the flag, whether detailed report and in some cases, (901) 758-3764 [email protected] identified it. NC State Recruitment Chairman and as District they are in uniform or not. Chairman in District 5 supervising five of our area “I look forward to seeing those who have chapters. Also Rodney has been instrumental served saluting proudly at baseball games, Ducks Unlimited is a private, of Ducks Unlimited Inc. Similarities North Carolina DU’s in the three-year success of the Harnett County parades, and formal non-profit organization dedicated between the name Ducks Unlimited First Flight chapter’s “Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament”. events. I believe this FIRST In addition to all of Rodney’s duties with DU, he is an appropriate Ole Pals Duck & Goose Calls to conserving wetlands habitat for Inc. and those of advertisers are is printed by is also a named partner in the CPA firm of “Giles, way to honor and waterfowl and other wildlife. DU was coincidental and do not indicate mutual Main Street Newspapers, Strickland & Warren and is actively involved in his recognize the Each Ole Pals Duck & Goose Call is made with a select wood or various colored acrylic. church and many other civic organizations. incorporated by a group of farsight- affiliation unless clearly stated. Members Salem VA. 25 million veterans in All calls are hand-tuned which make them easy blowing with a crisp sound. For open FLIGHT Even though we were both born and raised the United States who water you can get a high ring if needed, and real low and "ducky" in the timber or close ed conservationists on Jan. 29, 1937. who have moved, should send their twenty-some miles apart and share the same last Fall 2007 Vol. 9, No. 2 have served in the in, all in one call with our single or double reed duck calls. The short reed goose call is Membership in the organization is $25 new address and current membership First Flight is published name, I am not aware of any family connections. military and remain as tuned for easy break over action as well. Each call is custom laser engraved with the I am relatively sure (no pun intended) that my role models to others Ole Pals Logo and can be customized for your special event or gift. Your logo or names Lee Warren minimum, which includes a subscription number to national headquarters. two times yearly and mailed to more and/or dates can be laser engraved for that special customized touch. Hand beveled, father could trace our roots back to some point citizens. Those who custom brass band for added strength and great looks. North Carolina State Chairman to the national Ducks Unlimited than 24,100+ DU supporters. just shy of Noah. As a matter of fact, I believe that are currently serving you could have put my father off of an airplane in or have served in P.O. Box 68 magazine. As the organization’s official Sydney Australia and in about fifteen minutes he the military have Makes a great gift! Only $69.95 each. Orders of 8 or more will have Fayetteville NC 28302 publication for the state of North would find somebody that was kin to someone earned this right, special discounted pricing for your club or event. Telephone: 910-485-2700 (H) Carolina, First Flight, has a circulation he knew. and their recognition Rodney Warren will make an excellent State will be an inspiration Jeff Allen, (336) 998-3689 910-978-5339 (M) of 24,100+. Views expressed by Chairman that will continue to lead North Carolina to others.” http://www.dutchmanscreekretrievers.com www.getdeeds@infi online.net Ducks Unlimited to unparalleled heights. contributors are not necessarily those

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Michael Williams Wood Duck 10-15% Marianne Simpson Lewis Taylor Cathy Brown Dustin Carawan Cam Evans John Marston Dawn Patterson Steve West CHAPTER Scott King Hank Warren Katie Vester Robert Carson OUTERBANKS Carrell Cayton Chris Lilley James Grady CARTERET COUNTY Roger Spencer Larry Young Chairman Jeff Henderson Teal 5-10% James Weaver Andrew Viverette Leslie Carson CHAPTER Douglas Cayton Chris Camp Harry Wooten CHAPTER Kim Spencer Reggie Collins Terry Smith Cliff Best Pintail 15- 25% Burnette West Nick willett Alan Cohen Chairman Paula Cayton Fred Riggs Crystal Wooten Chairman Ray Bradshaw Rick Gregory Members Jordan Williams Trico Elkin Lee Williford William Woodcock Wanda Cohen Jay Williams Tracy Coggins Freddie Vann Tom Ford Mark Shouse Cory Sumner Kenny Leggette Chad DeVane Matt Wiggins Thomas Roach David Courue Members Linwood Herring Greg Rhue Preston Brown Members Steve Goff David Walters Phillip Greene, Jr Ashley Grimes Hoke Co Tracy Hayes and Brett Abernathy Matt Kidd CHATHAM COUNTY Brian English Thomas Hurdle Malissa Herring John Ipock Rebecca Brown Steve Brown Aaron Guyton Steve Ingram Warren Sholar Graham Bennett Alston Turner Gates Co Clark Godwin, Jr CHAPTER Eleanor Gentry Jim Cerza Kristie Holliday Justin Holland Trent Mooring Alan Cheek Andy Everhart Eric Gregory Brett Bostic Mike Hardin Chairman Gary Gentry Mark Grizzard Mike Holliday Marvin Sutton Corey Fader Randy Craft Ken Haggeman Michael Blackburn Shawn Nye CAPE FEAR RIVER DURHAM CHAPTER Denis de St. Aubin Victoria Gillespie Jimmy Ray Watts Daniel Moody Matt Lennon Johnathan Earp Tom Dale Fran Haggeman Dean Hilton CHAPTER Andy Eure Chairman Members Henry Hicks Mark Milby Lisa Overby Matt Rever Morry Barbee Bob Daves Bert Billings PEMBROKE Clay DeVane Chairman Mountain Charles Collie Ben Atwater Way Hicks Mike Jokien Robert Overby Steve Camp Leigh Barbee Anthony Dennis Judy Billings CHAPTER Casey DeVane Mitchell Womack Members Tommie Burke McKenzie Hicks Bruce Brown Dana Spencer Tom Raedeke James Fulcher Cory Byrd Chairman Kevin Priest Members Anson Co Kevin Jackson Scott Collie Harold Milholen Lydia Hicks Jonathon Rice Greg Spencer Billy Goins JONES CO. CHAPTER Clay Gaskill Carson Goslee Rudy Paul Rich Glenn Michael McLeod Knapp of Redds Bill Collier Jeff Milholen David Martin Bobby Tolson Harold “Bud” Spencer Willie Rogers Chairman Randy Gregory Bob Platt Members Ray Marlowe, Jr Jason Yarbrough Travis Lookabill David Calderwood Jeff Shaw Travis Moser Wes Backus Jolene Spencer Bryan Garrigus Shawn O’Connor Hal Henriksen Dr. David Brooks David Greene Brian Hicks Keith Burns Doug Townsend James Pusey Dan Robertson Kaleb Spencer Dan Pruitte Members Bandy Herman BRUNSWICK COUNTY Arlie Jacobs Derick Davis Carson Farmer Smokey Currin Rob Sneed Bill Ward Linda Pusey Wes Stalls Kevin Spencer Jamie Swart Trent Scott Ron Herring CHAPTER Kent Chavis Clint G. Hester Colby Lambert Davidson Rick Janetta Chris Rhue Will Daughtry Pam Spencer Stephen Cox Walter House Chairman Tommy Lowry Tyrone Mathis David Davis Danny Drye ALAMANCE COUNTY Andrea Saunders George Chamberlain Pete Ziff FARMVILLE NC 138 Andrew Banks Larry Howard Greg Johnson Kenneth Locklear Doug Moore Randolph CO Reynolds Shoaf Carol Drye CHAPTER Travis Sutherland Tracy Warren CHAPTER Ronnie Mills Reed Jarvis Members Veirl Brooks DUPLIN CO. CHAPTER Eric Mangum Pamlico Area Robert Ferrel Chairman Gina Sutherland CAPE HATTERAS Chairman Aaron McLawhorn Donnie Jones Harold Goodson Grady L. Hunt Chairman Glen Farmer Micah Dark Walker Harris Buck Curtis James warner CHAPTER PUNGO AREA Doc Roach Elliot Thomas Kevin Lewis Gregory Johnson Roger Oxendine Ken Roberts Justin Allen Teeny Baker Devone Holmes Members Kathy warner Chairman CHAPTER Members Justin Banks Chuck Lindner Tommy Gore Robbie Lowery Members Mitchell Womack Wescott Martin Kurt Adams Larris Tolson Chairman Lee Andrews Kyle Koonce Kenny Lohr Kenny Scott Tena Roberts Nick Dupree Pamlico Co Lawson Martin Jerry Bailey SANFORD CHAPTER Beth Midgett Ray Harris Patrick Eubanks Chase Mackey Greg Manke Matt Hurlbut SHOEHEEL Danny Sanderson Scott Billings Adam Martin Ronald Copeland Chairman Members Members Jeffrey Fisher Dennis Mills Harry McCarver John North CHAPTER Cathy Sanderson Senter Currin Keith Lefl er L Martin David Foy James Kelly Brian Van Druten Jeanne Harris Bill Flowers Kevin Mills Mike Morgan Dan Whisnant Chairman Mark Scronce Tony Morrison Mt Olive John Messick Nat Harris Chet Mann Jimmy Pitetti Jimmy Challis Brian Lancaster Kinley Andrews Matthew Moseley Roy Murray Parks Mullis Michelle Scronce Charles Pless Samuel Huffstetler Members Fran Hagemann Neil Dixon John Matthews Worlise Knowles Ed Myers Paul Sazani Members John Bullard CLINTON-SAMPSON Ernie Taylor John Kimrey Ken Hagemann Shawn Carter Ashley Matthews Ryan Holsopple Bill Newbern Wallace Basnight Dyane Branch Craig Casteen CHAPTER Top Collegiate Wilmington CHAPEL HILL Beverly King PEE DEE RIVER Laura Pitetti Josh Ingram Sterling Pippin Asa Oliver Bobby O’Chat Leamon Clemmons George Wilcox Shannon Casteen Chairman CHAPTER Mike Mayse CHAPTER Stewart Balance Julie Ingram George O’Neal Johnny Surles Ray Parker Al Parker Carol Hodge Johnson Sholar Allen Colglazier Gil DuBois Chairman William Powell Chairman Angie Balance Doug Bissettee Ronald Williams Billy MacIntosh Chris Perri Greg Swain Mickey Hodge Amanda Sholar Members Chapter Andy Pope Anthony Reavis Jason Tipton Roy Kingery Jay Tyson Steven Foy Neal Rowland Roy Murray C.J. Spears David Jones Ricky Autry Raleigh Members Jack Utz Bryan Hinson Jim Lyons NEW BERN CHAPTER Daniel Thomas Bobby Woolard Grey Sabiston Stephen Frink David Murray Tenna Autry Rob Klink Members Allen Fagley Chairman Joseph Vandiford Brian Higgins George Simpson Greg White FAIRMONT Heather Murray Jason Corbett NC State University A Hobgood /RJ Blondeau D Autry RANDOLPH COUNTY Kelly Caudle Kelly Fagley Jim Anderson Roger Walker Frankie Higgins Robert Smith Ronnie Dupalevich CHAPTER Chris Blanchard Dawn Corbett Clinton Mark Cash CHAPTER Thomas Baudoin Ron Tasso Members Danna Walker Keith Mills Lee Styron Wade Philemon Chairman Shannon Blanchard Paul Degrasse Michael Jennings Kristie Cash Chairman Charles Burris Harve Scarborough Steve Twiddy Bert Warren William Batchelor George Sutton Jerry Willetts Brent Bass Brandon Batchelor Anita Degrasse David Fitch Micah Dark Jeffrey Chance Brian Perry Jeff Williams David Wainright Skip Mills Larry Vallance Glen Cook Members Dustin Jackson Holden Dubose Bryan King Craig Jackson Members Rodney Cox Susie Perry Penny Williams Doodle Mills Alecia Williams Conrad Benton Joe Williams Holly Jackson Ashley Grimes John Minges James Bivins Michael Griffi n Jay Cavanaugh Danny Williams VANCEBORO Justin McLawhorn Jonathon Willis Donald Dixon Scott Wilkerson Frankie Creech Jeffrey Merritt Richard Whittington Neal Brown Donald Harward Natalie Cavanaugh Tina Williams CHAPTER Nathan Willis Preston Nowell Jeff Davis Ashley Creech Laurice Williams Gerry Yow Todd Brown Jeffrey Hunecutt Rom Whitaker Rich Madore Chairman N. LENORR HIGH Robert Workman Kent Phillips Kenny Williams Bradley Kennedy Rebecca Williams Ricky Canoy Eric Morris Chad Anderson Don Hughes SCHOOL CHAPTER Chris Yeomans Scott Batson Daniel Walters Austin Beasley Chip Champbell PERSON COUNTY Nick Craven Bart Myers HYDE CO. CHAPTER Don Miller Members Advisor Charles Murray Jeremy Strickland Jared Sanderson Donnie Southerland CHAPTER Ryan Dobias Brandon Parker Chairman Brandon Briggs Adam Hughes David Mooring TOPSAIL CHAPTER Brian Strickland Jeff Morrisson John Donaldson Chairman Terry Ellington Randy Shank Brandon Marshall Rusty Harrell Kendall Gaskins Chairman Chairman UNC WILMINGTON Danny Walters Adam Futrell Craig Richardson CANVASBACK AWARDS 25% OR GREATER Bryan Westmoreland Keith Garner David Shankle Members Steve Whitford Mike Woolard Daniel Lee A.D. Register CHAPTER Andy Collins Myles Teachey Jamie Pope Members Michael Lackey Adriane Marshall Thomas Williams Mike Mills Vice Chairman Members Chairman Patrick Jacobs Wayne Brooks Keith Jones Clyde Kelly Kenneth Smith ANSON COUNTY David Eakes Thomas Burkhart Grover Russell Bec Conway Todd Gideon Joe Barnes Stein Ellefson Andrew Brooks Leanne Jones Southern Albemarle...... Steve Basnight Franklin Co ...... Austin Murray Jimmie Bowes Mitchell Staley CHAPTER Tina Eakes Becton Broughton Secretary Barney Rhodes Members Samuel Britt Tony Johnson Laurice Williams, Jr. Robbie Carver Chayne Staley Chairman Robert Wayne PAMLICO COUNTY David Broughton Blake Gay Carl Register Ben Sturgill Anthony Sealey William Montford Cheryl Williams, Jr. Fairmont ...... Joe Williams UNC ...... Michael Linden William Crabtree Charles Sweatt Richard Allen Natalie Wayne CHAPTER Glen Norman Members Scott Erickson Casey Rice Brandon Ventura Matthew English Danny Champion Richard Kinn Brian Teague Brian Allen James Gibbs Chairman Jack Cleve Alec Wood Doug Geary Grady Gordon Leif Ellefson Jason Ginn John Clark Vickie Moore Bill Ward Members Jake Hodges Josh Rose, DDS Lawrence Stone Doug Rouse J. P. Horvat, Jr. Nathan Newlin Shawn Barkley Bruce Herring Tina Clark Topsail Beach ...... JP Horvat Martin Co ...... Tommy Hardison Harry Oakley Travis Lookabill Brad Gurganus Members Ed Wall Corey Johnson Adam Freguson Dwayne Conner Forest Hawes Dwight Jackson Clark Oakley ASHEBORO CHAPTER Barry Altman Josh Latham Mary Helen Boone Alvin Hoell Eric Hardee SWANSBORO Steven Hair Bryant Morgan Ronnie Sanderson Don Manley Lake Norman ...... Jeremy Hughes Gastonia ...... Dave Bratcher Richard Parham Chairman Ashley Burr Kenneth “Hop” Ledrew Mills Garrett Phillips CHAPTER Matt Hinson Jay Bowman Timmy Evans Donna Manley Chris Williams Greg Smith Brook Crider TYRELL CO. CHAPTER Hudson Raymond Mills, Jr. Jennings Dawson Chairman Hayes Ludlum Mark Tyndall Garner ...... Collin Fitts Wilson ...... Will Pittman Mike Parham Members Heather Horne Chairman Keith Lefl er Trent Kilpatrick Corey B. Myers PEAL-SIGMON FAYETTEVILLE Johnson Sheffi eld Amy Tyndall Ryan Nance Darrell Lewis Kim Davenport Dave Gurnwaldt ECU STUDENT Matthew Mooring Members CHAPTER CHAPTER Tim Evans Kevin Bass UNIVERSITY OF Jason Turner Lee Lookabill Members Willie Permelia CHAPTER Tyler Ham Bob Terry Chairman Chairman Rob Wells Chad Blackmon Peal-Sigmon ...... Derek Williams/ Bengie Cox Union Co ...... Don Smith NORTH CAROLINA Nicole lookabill Bradley Brickhouse Dwight Turnage Chairman Eathan Wood Kim Terry Derick Williams Reid Horne Nick Wells Adam Watts CHAPTER SANDHILLS Eddie Pope Vonita Brickhouse Dustin Turnage Justin Cleve John Sullivan Chuck Baldwin Members Brantley Tokely Bradley Sulse Richmond Co ...... Steve Greene/ Frank Parker Dogwood ...... Ron “Duck” Wyatt Chairman CHAPTER Vobby Tice Carl Willis Ray Buck Members GOLDSBORO Vera Sullivan Members Charles Allen Jerry Usher Jeff Rose Michael Linden Chairman Shawn Walker Suzanne Willis Dick Hudson Stephen Underwood CHAPTER Richard Reese Joshua Blackburn Cindy Allen Brian Hall Kinston...... Brian Wiggins Cary ...... Ed Strickland Members Cole Knotts Chucj Williamson Johnny Barnes Terry Lewis Ashley Bullock Chairman Delia Reese Bill Brown Richard Andrews DUNN-HARNETT CO. John Sims Members Jolie Barnes Steve Smith Joseph Hooks Scott Worrell Ken Westgate Bubba Brown Robert Baker CHAPTER Matthew Lewis UNCW ...... Ben Sturgill Pungo Area ...... Ray Harris SOUTHERN NASH Michael Lawrence MONTGOMERY John Stanton Keith Tyndall Brittany Batten Members Mark Detrick Jordan Carter Gulie Bullard Chairman Pamela Lewis HIGH SCHOOL Robert Hinson COUNTY CHAPTER Wendy Stanton Darrell Cayton, Sr. Seth Rodman Allen McCall Joe Oakes Jim Collier Randy Bullard Walter Schmidlin Matthew Joyner CHAPTER Charlie Wallace Chairman Johnny Spencer Frank Maness Phelan Fletcher Trey Lane Carl Hilderbrand Tim Collins Tom Carpenter Members Clark Strickland Greenville ...... Greg Rhue Eddie Scott ...... Trent Scott Chairman H F “Mac” McLaurin Warren Thompson Jill Spencer Randy Jones Leigh Ann Byrum Jonathan Holland Jerry Talton Jerry Ezzell David Carter Rodney M. Warren Lori Strickland Ben Wilson Gary Aycock Members Eric Brown Sam Myers Wylie Bindeman Joshua Price Mike Stroff David Greco David Coffman Jeffrey Dunn Holly Grady Havelock ...... Cory Dimauro Lenoir ...... Troy Smart Members Jim Walters Carl E. Maness, Jr. Tammy brown Carl Cayton, Sr. Brittany Surles Sean Kelly Warren Hedgepeth M.L Core Dwight Tart Richard Edwards Stephanie Thompson Paschal Stewart Ricky Maness David Harrell Jason Rose, DVM Matt Dillion Morgan Lane PENDER CO. Clyde Hilburn Carolyn Core Alex Ezzell Brandon Sessoms Lumberton ...... Steve Costa Hyde Co ...... Brandon Marshall Ralph Pegram Spencer Willard David Lee Rebecca Harrell Ashley Buck William Cook Todd Lane CHAPTER Brad Johnson Jerome Crumbley Joey Dorman Steve Owens Alley Arnold Thomas McKinnon Richard Davis David Davenport Derek Jordan Lauren McNeill Doug Cox Chairman Reagan Lee Jim Crutchfi eld Mike Campbell Michael Johnson Rebecca Arnold Shawn Hinson Dustin Davis Bob Sanders Sterling Pippin Clifton Cox Earl Lee Jamie Malpass Phil Crutchfi eld Mike Wood Carla Johnson Kerr Lake ...... Noel Faulkner Harnett Co ...... Rodney Warren/ Brent Johnson James Bailey Wade Dunbar Tony Wooley MARTIN CO. Joshua Rose Rob Canady Shay Campbell Members Alex Newell Dorothy Crutchfi eld Paul White Hunter Capps Courtney Barbour Mike Coughenour Aaron Wooley CHAPTER Matt Scott Ashley Libretto Joe Davis Rodney Wilson, Sr. John Dalton Marc Phillips Michael Oliver High Point ...... Britt Lytle Davie Co ...... Brian Andrews Michael Brannon Mark Murphy Chris Wooley Chairman Steven Jennings Matthew Carlough GREENE CO. Alan Gregory C J Parker Teresa Dalton Johnnie Honeycutt Natalie Oliver Damen Brantley David Breeden Jeff Lassiter Tommy Hardison Andrew Pickett CHAPTER Carl Hiatt Ken Pierce Jim Fisher Brian Johnson Jason Horne Onslow Co ...... Jerry Armstrong Tyrell Co ...... Kim Davenport Brad Brewer Cletus Spivey Members HAVELOCK CHAPTER Charles Wiscott Chairman Mike Oppegaard Colby Pridgen Scott Flowers Walter Schmidlin Tiffany Horne Carly Coggin MOORE CO. CHAPTER Robert (Peanut) Spivey TJ Benthall Chairman Don Page Darrell Dunn Warren Chadwick, Jr. Brad Russ Ernie Freeman Tom Breci Ryan Malpass NC State ...... Michael Jennings Outer Banks ...... Jay Williams Randy Conner Chairman Justin Hicks Ray Bonds Thomas Williams Christopher Perri Members Keith Griffi n Robert Savage Lanny Freeman Davis Byrd Deon Bullard Jasper Driver Richard Chatham Randy Hicks Eric Brown Members Brent Andrews West Paylor Will Scott Eric Gaines Bruce Martin Stacey Bullard Holly Gardner Members Ray Reynolds Bill Jones Steve Twiddy SOUTHERN PITT Darrell Dunn Barry Thomas Josh Simmons David Hubbard David Collier Jeremy Horne New Bern ...... Jeff Williams/ Jim Anderson Hendersonville ...... Scott Sekal Rob Glover James Allison Wesley Martin Jim Horton Corey DiMauro CHAPTER Ryan Murphy Wayne Willett J E Thompson Jack Justice Mac Hodges Erica Horne Justin Green James Burley Andy Speer Walter Miller Terry Kite Chairman Phil Harrison Clades Willett Don Ward Marcie Justice Don Hodges Chad Autry Bladen Co ...... Terry Smith Pender Co ...... Earl Lee Kyle Grinstead James Cameron Jonathan (J.T.) Bill Poole Gary Korneay Jeremy Cleaton Frankie Beaman Jim Cushing Greg Ward Joe Kilgore Graham Thompson Jamie Autry Zoan Hager Tara Cameron Thompson Gabe Hardison Justin Holman Members Russ Jones Richard Lane Hal Ward Mary Kilgore King Roberts Bryan King Durham ...... Charles Collie Duplin Co ...... Ken Roberts Stevie Hart Allison Chatham Randy Binns Mitchell Griffi n Samuel Jones Kelly Radford Thomas Haitt Matt Wilson Bob McCune Clark Hales Tammy King Tyler Hinton Joe Clendenin Donald Russell Kyle Stotesberry JACKSONVILLE Alan Stancil Shorty Radford Taylor Horrel Rodney Wilson II Karen McCune Kim Isenhour Jordan Jackson Benjamin Creed Jeffery Greene, Jr. Lowell Taylor CHAPTER Susan Stancil Danny Keith Lee Bunch Lee Norris Scott Lockamy Jamestown ...... Ben Dawkins and Kim Ridenhour Northwest ...... Jon Spencer Tyler Jenkins Joseph Edwards Christophe (Mike) Joey Weller Chairman Clay Johnston Frankie Jones LUMBERTON Nancy Norris Ernie Tart Danny Kieth Steven Gilmore Wallace Randy Wilson Mark Amell Chad White Bert Dixon WILMINGTON CHAPTER John Reilly Jeff Adkins Johnston Co ...... Paul Yates Currituck ...... Eddie Morgan Adam Landley Ed Lowe Charles Kirk Travis Bonds Members Jason Worley Matt Beaman CHAPTER Chairman Tonya Reilly Andrew White Austin Larrison Ed Nicely Robert Betka Levi Oglesby Jamie Smith Press Harris Chairman Craig Lovette Mary Ellen Shugart Graham White Kernersville ...... Ron Mehalik Sarah Laughlin Daniel Pieroni Amy Betka Matt Edmondson Josh Richardson Marshall Whitfi eld Gil DuBois Co Chairman Bill Toman Charlie Stevens Johnnie Marshall George Thompson Jason Brown Brian Weathersby Rodney Wood Members Steve Costa Sonya Toman Warren Green Jacob Matthews James Warren Ted Johnston Rodney Taylor Debbie DuBois Members George Turner Bill Creel North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 14 7 Fall 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 7 Fall 2007 NORTH CAROLINA DUCKS UNLIMITED COMMITTEE RECOGNITION 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited

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You are engaged in wetland education to life for 4th-6th grade students. • An individual sticker collection for each child PO Box 1349 252.756.9975 w 210 Midenhall Way join your chapter today, you might be committees committed to constructive The fascinating world of wetlands is all around us. It exists in the many • A frameable certificate for each school enrolled in the program Dunn, NC 28335 252.756.7290 f Cary, NC 27513 amazed at how much has changed in change, and you are challenged by marshes, rivers, ponds, and swamps found throughout North America, even SPONSORS 910.892.8723 w [email protected] 919.459.3030 w Ducks Unlimited. There is another less regular conference calls to account among our cities and suburbs. But wetlands aren’t spectacular, high-profile Businesses, corporations, foundations, and individuals are invited to 910.890.2524 m 919.678.0647 h visible but critically important change for your actions. [email protected] 919.389.2021 m that is taking place – accountability! At the state level, we are reminded places like mountains and canyons. They don’t jump out and grab our participate in Project WEBFOOT by sponsoring classrooms in their local State Sponsor Chairman 919.459.3010 f attention. Instead, they perform their critical functions slowly and quietly— communities. Sponsorships cost $300 per classroom ($12 per child for the Deputy State Chairman Bill Toman [email protected] “Accountability” is defined as “the by our mission statement that NCDU out of sight and, more often than not, out of mind. average class of 25), and all the funds are spent locally, usually on the class, Glenn Harrelson 1769 Seabrook School Rd state of being held responsible for is “a volunteer driven, membership Because many people are unaware of the tremendous value wetlands school, or school district of the sponsor’s choice. In return for their generous 3112 Champagne Street Fayetteville, NC 28312 Regional Vice President carrying out one’s obligations.” Most of based, non-profit organization”. We provide for our environment, economy, and well being, these amazing support, sponsors receive a frameable certificate listing the school and Charlotte, NC 28210 910.486.1331 w DU National Board Member us are quite familiar with the concept share a commitment to Sound CARE, places continue to be destroyed at an alarming rate. To reverse this trend classroom(s) sponsored, as well as special recognition from participating 704.552.1225 h 910.323.8650 h Monty Lewis of accountability in our day-to-day and we communicate goals and we must educate young people about the importance of wetlands, and students, teachers, and Ducks Unlimited. 803.968.1759 m 910.237.4095 m P.O. 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North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 18 3 Fall 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 3 Fall 2007 Q State Chairman’s Letter NCDU Brings Home the GOLD from Anchorage By Lee Warren - State Chairman GREENWING UPDATE By Keith Jones total Greenwings were: 1) Cumberland Co. 2) Up coming GW Events: You no doubt have heard the phrase calendar year. John received a standing Clinton-Sampson and 3) Duplin Co. 10-7-07 used on a fi shing pier “You should Have ovation from over 1,000 convention State Greenwing Chairman Clinton-Sampson Been Here Yesterday”. Well I’m telling attendees from all over the continent. It Since the spring edition of the “First Flight” We have had a very successful summer of Laurel Lake Campground newspaper many exciting things have taken GW events with the efforts of such chapters as 10-21-07 you, “You Should Have been at the 2007 doesn’t end there; Don Manley also was place with NC Greenwings. North Carolina was Carteret Co., Swansboro /Jacksonville, Wake Co., Bladen Co. National Convention in Anchorage”. NC recognized as being the longest tenured DU recognized #2 in the nation with project WEBFOOT Concord, and Duplin Co. A special thank you is Greens Pond had 29 attendees and National Delegates employee with over 31 years in service. As members behind Delaware and #3 nationally in given to Life-Sponsor Bud Newkirk for allowing the total Greenwings at the National Convention in Duplin committee to use his pond. NOW is the time to focus on project WEBFOOT in attendance, I heard that we had more Don & Donna were summoned to the stage, Anchorage, Alaska. sign up as school is about to begin. Please attendees than any one else on the east coast another standing ovation was in the works. Many, many thanks to each chapter who contact anyone on the State GW Committee At the State Convention held in Ashville, the enrolled classes in the WEBFOOT program and for help, advice, support or whatever – for GW or maybe east of the Mississippi. I am extremely proud of each and every top three chapters recognized for WEBFOOT to each chapter who hosted a GW event. Your events and promoting project WEBFOOT for more At the 2006 convention in Phoenix; NC one of you for your part in making North awards were: 1) Carteret Co. 2) Harnett Co. 3) efforts are why NC ranks #2 and #3 nationwide. Science classrooms. Remember: DO IT FOR THE was presented the #1 state in the nation Carolina a nationally recognized force for Clinton-Sampson. The top three chapters for KIDS!! designation with 7 Top Ten fi nishes out of two consecutive years. You, the volunteers 18 categories and a Bronze Award in the are what makes NCDU so successful. Make comprehensive award category. At the plans now to attend the 2008 convention in 2007 convention in Anchorage; NC had Baltimore May 21st-25th at the beautiful 10 Top Ten fi nishes (4-1st place fi nishes) Marriott Waterfront Hotel. We can gather out of 18 categories and brought home the a crowd, drive to Baltimore and have GOLD Award in the comprehensive award the most attendees from any where in the category. country. If you have never attended a Not only was NC recognized on stage 11 national convention, this will be a great one times, John Farley was recognized as being to start with. Those that have been to one the catalyst that broke an all time DU record convention keep coming back year after Lee Warren with NC obtaining 65 Major Donors in one year.

Help Wanted! 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 Sealed Bid Auction Easels need for improving wildlife habitat, we are taking positive steps to ensure the future of our natural heritage. Frustrated with Government Rules Greenwing Membership Application and Regulations NCDU seeking volunteers to place and monitor easels at retails Name ______Birthdate ______when managing people in your business? establishments for the Address ______SBA Art Program. ______Go to City ______Vounteers needed for State ______Zip ______WWW.RRRIIICCCHHHMMMOOONNNDDDWWWOOORRRTTTHHH.COM all metro areas. Email: ______Potential to evolve to full or S Jr. Greenwing (0-11 years) $10 Simple Solutions for Your Small Business Issues S Sr. Greenwing (12-17 years) $10 part-time position. S Legacy Greenwing (0-17 years) $200 Or call Tav Gauss, Supporter of Ducks Unlimited for 25 years Earn extra inome for your local Payment chapter and NCDU. S Check enclosed 1-800-529-8470 S Credit Card (MasterCard/VISA/Discover/Amex) Card # ______Exp Date ______Contact Luke Laborde at Signature ______(919) 389-2021 or Mail To: [email protected] Keith Jones • 111 Barrus Ave. • Clinton, NC 28328 Your membership is tax-deductible except for the $3 value of Ducks Unlimited magazine and $3 value other membership fulfillment items to the amount allowed by law.

North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 2 Fall 2007 North Carolina Ducks Unlimited/www.nc.ducks.org 19 2 Fall 2007 MISSION STATEMENT Through your philanthropic commitments NCDU will fund its strategic initiative to protect, restore and enhance an North Carolina Ducks Unlimited additional 22,000 wetland acres in North Carolina, plus 42,000 acres of waterfowl breeding habitat within the next is a volunteer driven, member- fi ve years. North Carolina Sound CARE contributes to Ducks Unlimited’s goal of conserving, within the coming ship-based, non-profit organization decade, an additional ten million acres of habitat in North America that is critical to waterfowl and people. whose sole purpose is to raise FIRST FLIGHT funds to protect, enhance and maintain wetland habitat in North We Care About North Carolina's Wetlands Carolina and across North America. These conservation efforts benefit waterfowl, other wildlife and the people of North Carolina today and Diamond Legacy Sponsor - $1,000,000 tomorrow.

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Legacy Sponsor - $250,000 - $499,999 Benefactor Roll or Honor - $100,000 - $249,999 CONGRATULATIONS TO MORGAN & WARREN At the volunteer spirit 2007 North which enabled Luke & Sonja Laborde Carolina Ducks North Carolina Nat & Shelia Harris Unlimited State Ducks Unlimited Diamond Heritage Sponsor - $75,000 - $99,999 Heritage Sponsor - $50,000 - $74,999 Convention in to become the Asheville, June gold standard Dohn Broadwell Kurt and Margaret Adams 21-24, Eddie for other states. The Dale Earnhardt Foundation Morgan of the In 2006, North George F. Henry, III Currituck County Carolina was 1st Chapter was in Major Donors, Syngenta recognized as 3rd in Greenwing Diamond Sponsor in Perpetuity - $40,000 - $49,999 Sponsor in Perpetuity - $30,000 - $39,999 Area Chairman Membership, of the Year and 3rd in Total Truxton Emerson Ken B. Shafer, Jr. Rodney Warren, EDDIE MORGAN RODNEY WARREN Membership, Gustav Gauss Jim Faircloth Chairman for Area Chairman of the Year District Chairman of the Year and 9th in Eddie & Jo Allison Smith District 5, was G r a s s r o o t s James F. & Ann Cerza r e c o g n i z e d Income. He as the e x p r e s s e d Diamond Life Sponsor - $20,000 - $29,999 District Chairman of the Year. Jacksonville, Florida; and previously Georgia, replaces Luke as Regional confidence that NCDU would Congratulations, and thank you for he was the Senior Vice President Vice President. Lloyd Goode, past continue to lead the way under State W.S. Wellons Realty Progress Energy Jack & Marcie Justice, Jr. Richard Childress all that you do for the DUCKS. for the Atlantic Flyway. Regional State Chairman of NCDU was re- Chairman Lee Warren’s leadership. Gregory Poole, Jr. J. Lee & Sue Warren Valentine Amusemen PCS Phosphate State Chairman Lee Warren Vice President Luke Laborde from elected as an at large member of Luke Laborde, Senior Vice Gregory Poole, III Herman & Marty Moore Murphy-Brown, LLC Ray & Judy Collier opened the state convention Cary was elected as Senior Vice the Board of Directors. President commented that the Ralph Morris J. Edwin Clement Wild Wings Farm, LLC Minges Bottling Group, LLC on Friday afternoon with a State President for the Atlantic Flyway, Senior Vice President John i n i t i a t i v e s Margaret B. Beckman Committee Workshop. Eighteen and Monty Lewis from Thomasville, Pope thanked everyone for their u n d e r w a y members of the state committee in North Life Sponsor - $10,000 – 19,999 and four district chairman attended C a r o l i n a the state committee workshop. Rodney Warren Selected as the have been Devone L. Homes Frank & Mimi Liggett Marilyn Lamb William A. Lambeth, III John D. & Clair Payne, Jr. R. Donald & Nadine Overby Lee Warren thanked everyone for contagious. Robert Wendling Greg Turnage Clinton Toms, III Craig Morrison Maurice S. S. Hull Garry & Danya McQueen coming and for their support of him NCDU State Chairman Elect Other states Dave & Rhonda Pollard Robert P. Wellons Billy & Shirley Myrick Rob Klink Joel Hedgecoe Max Oaks as state chairman. are following in NCDU’s Charles R. Pless Robert & Carol Newcomb David Schuessler Stephen Bolick Ed & Frances Strickland Milton H. Askew, Jr. By Lee Warren footsteps by Anderson & Yvonne Marlowe Lloyd & Michelle Goode Alfred R. Searle David D. Carter Harlan & Wanda Haywood Reid A. Horne State Chairman a d o p t i n g Henry M. & Amanda Kidd John & Laura Farley Randy & Beth Thierman Jesse W. Davis R. Douglas Cowan Tommy & Sandra Morrow t h e s e One of the happiest p r o g r a m s ; Larry & Laureen Wilkins Larry & Suzanne Clifton Mitchell R. Wickham Joe Dorman Joe & Rhonda Wilkerson Dr. George E. Sutton days of my tenure as Alan & Evelyn Hughes Hovey E. Aiken, III Ronald Copland Paula M. Fitzpatrick Don Kennedy Keith & Leanne Jones therefore, we will have to work even your State Chairman was more to stay NUMBER ONE. Ducks Don & Donna Manley David J. Whichard, II Foxy & Bunny Matthews Thomas & Kay Minges Robert G. Deyton, Jr. Tom Cross Friday the 27th of July at Unlimited ends its fiscal year on June Odell L. Welborn John W. Willingham Larry Fox Jack & Jeane Welch Larry & Bonnie Marler H. Reid & Coles, Jones, Jr. the 19th annual Band the 30th, and preliminary indications Hoyt Minges, Jr. L.L. Vann Electric John & Jane Whichard Virginia W. Minges Roy Carawan Russ Jones Billfish tournament. That were that North Carolina’s grassroots was the day that Rodney Goldsboro Milling David Stallings Floors Mickey & Wanda Denning Robin & Kim Rose Robert S. Rippy Richard & Cindy Mynatt Lee Warren, State Chairman, income was $1,696,169.00. That’s reported that Senior Vice President Warren accepted the an increase over last year of Karl & Linda Blackley Ginger Minges Randy and Ceil Watson Patricia Page Minges Raleigh Mechanical & Metals Greg P. McDaniel John Pope had been elected First invitation from the senior $115,000.00. In 2006, NCDU had 471 James & Teresa Morris David Coffman David & Mollie Krehnke Lee Danhauer Mike & Kim Barker Henry W. Boyd, III Vice President of Ducks Unlimited at leadership team here in new volunteers and started 3 new David Breeden Charles Ray Lee Lee Howell David Hubbard David & Elizabeth Varnedoe David B. Hagan the National Convention. As such, See Warren, page 8 chapters. Johnny M. Hill Lee Norris Schooner & Julie Nowell John Matthews James & Sue Bynum Andrew H. Weathersbee John will become the next President Jimmy & Gina Decker Waste Industries Greg & Cindy Rhue Bill & Sonya Toman Greg Christos Rhett & Virginia Spencer of Ducks Unlimited. 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