2013 AL DU Fall Newsletter...Nickie & Leone Purser Barry Saunders Jasper D. Smith W. Ryan Stallings...
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On the Wing Alabama Ducks Unlimited Newsletter Fall 2013 Dear Alabama Ducks Unlimited Members, Happy, Happy, Happy! This is a term many have heard lately on a popular TV show and I also think it describes the accomplishments we have made this past year in Alabama. We ended the fiscal year with over $1 million in total fundrais- ing for Alabama and carried over momentum from our 75th Anniversary into the 76th. Thanks in part to what we do in Alabama, DU has now conserved over 13 million acres and you have played a significant role in helping us achieve that milestone. Whether you are a major donor, sponsor, regular member, volunteer, someone who purchases incentive merchandise from the DU website or all of the above, you should take great pride in knowing that you have played a part in leaving this legacy for future generations. However, we still have opportunities and room to improve our organization. Those opportunities lie in the area of recruitment of new members and volunteers. I would like to encourage you to recruit one more member, and if you’re a volunteer, find another volunteer. If only half of you are successful, we would see a 50% increase by the end of 2013. Give it some thought and see who you might reach out to. We have wonderful things happening in our state organization, but we still need to grow our TEAM. With a stronger membership and volunteer base, we can expand our influence positively on the land- scape and conserve more wetlands for future generations. As I write this letter, I’m down to less than five months remaining as Alabama’s State Chairman. I am passing the torch to Adam Pierce on March 10, 2014 at the Alabama DU State Convention in Huntsville. I hope you plan to attend so you can give Adam a huge Alabama DU welcome. More information on the State Convention will be included in this newsletter and I promise it will be a great weekend for the entire family. The Alabama DU state convention will be my last official event as your state chairman. I can’t begin to tell you how honored I’ve been to serve in this position for the last two years. I am proud to have worked with fellow volunteers, our state leadership team, DU staff, and all Alabama DU members to protect and conserve our natural resources and continue our hunting heritage. Thanks again for this wonderful opportunity and for your support of Ducks Unlimited. Chad Hughey Alabama State Chairman
Transcript of 2013 AL DU Fall Newsletter...Nickie & Leone Purser Barry Saunders Jasper D. Smith W. Ryan Stallings...
On the WingAlabama Ducks Unlimited Newsletter
Fall 2013Dear Alabama Ducks Unlimited Members,
Happy, Happy, Happy! This is a term many have heard lately on a popular TV show and I also think it describes the accomplishments we have made this past year in Alabama. We ended the �scal year with over $1 million in total fundrais-ing for Alabama and carried over momentum from our 75th Anniversary into the 76th. Thanks in part to what we do in Alabama, DU has now conserved over 13 million acres and you have played a signi�cant role in helping us achieve that milestone. Whether you are a major donor, sponsor, regular member, volunteer, someone who purchases incentive merchandise from the DU website or all of the above, you should take great pride in knowing that you have played a part in leaving this legacy for future generations.
However, we still have opportunities and room to improve our organization. Those opportunities lie in the area of recruitment of new members and volunteers. I would like to encourage you to recruit one more member, and if you’re a volunteer, �nd another volunteer. If only half of you are successful, we would see a 50% increase by the end of 2013. Give it some thought and see who you might reach out to. We have wonderful things happening in our state organization, but we still need to grow our TEAM. With a stronger membership and volunteer base, we can expand our in�uence positively on the land-scape and conserve more wetlands for future generations.
As I write this letter, I’m down to less than �ve months remaining as Alabama’s State Chairman. I am passing the torch to Adam Pierce on March 10, 2014 at the Alabama DU State Convention in Huntsville. I hope you plan to attend so you can give Adam a huge Alabama DU welcome. More information on the State Convention will be included in this newsletter and I promise it will be a great weekend for the entire family.
The Alabama DU state convention will be my last o�cial event as your state chairman. I can’t begin to tell you how honored I’ve been to serve in this position for the last two years. I am proud to have worked with fellow volunteers, our state leadership team, DU sta�, and all Alabama DU members to protect and conserve our natural resources and continue our hunting heritage.
Thanks again for this wonderful opportunity and for your support of Ducks Unlimited.
Chad Hughey Alabama State Chairman
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Alabama Ducks UnlimitedState Committee
State ChairmanChad Hughey, Hartselle, AL(256)565-4747 [email protected]
State Chair ElectAdam Pierce, Birmingham, AL(205) 283-1276 [email protected]
State SecretaryCarol Sutfin, Birmingham, AL(205) 326-5214 [email protected]
State TreasurerGreg Hodges, Huntsville, AL(256) 722-8181 [email protected]
State Council ChairmanWayne Keith, Mobile, AL(251) 476-3610 [email protected]
State Major Donor ChairmanWestley Jones, Tuscaloosa, AL(205) 361-4749 [email protected]
State Strategic Planning ChairHenry Gaulden, Morris, AL(205) 790-5208 [email protected]
State Greenwing ChairmanColin McRae, Eutaw, AL(205) 372-2623 [email protected]
State Policy ChairmanGrady Hartzog, Eufaula, AL(334)687-8075 [email protected]
Ducks UnlimitedNational Volunteers
South Atlantic FlywayRegional Director - N. ALDoug LasherDecatur, AL(256) 751-5930 [email protected]
Regional Director - S. ALTom WareOcean Springs, MS(228) 364-2672 [email protected]
Volunteer Service CoordinatorBetty HayesMemphis ,TN Headquarters(901) 758-3806 [email protected]
Director of Development - AL/FL/GAShawn Battison2506 Leonidas Dr.Montgomery, AL 36106(334) 430-8622 [email protected]
Director of Fundraising & VolunteerRelationsDon Manley25 Scott PlClinton NC 28328(910) 592 - 3898 (office)(910) 990 - 6345 (mobile)[email protected]
Ducks UnlimitedNational Sta� - Alabama
PresidentGeorge Dunklin, Jr., Humphrey, [email protected]
Sr. Vice-PresidentLloyd Goode, Raleigh, NC(919) [email protected]
Regional VP Stephen Whatley, Anniston, AL (256) 405-8013 [email protected]
Regional VPBill Short, Columbia, SC(803) [email protected]
At-Large Board of DirectorsMonty Lewis,Thomasville, GA (229) 228-4427 [email protected]
National Development CommitteeDoug RobertsSpanish Fort, [email protected]
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Alabama Ducks UnlimitedState Committee
Alabama District ChairmenDistrict #1 Grant McKelvey, Hartselle, AL(256)341-7379 [email protected] #2Shannon McBride, Huntsville, AL(256) 502-0885 [email protected]
District #3 Clint Bradley, Piedmont, AL(205) 625-4853 [email protected] #4 Josh Rudder, Birmingham, AL(205) 326-9749 [email protected] #5 Ryan Stallings, Northport, AL(205)339-4577 [email protected] #6 Taylor Hart, Mathews, AL(334)451-5051 [email protected] #7 Lamar Seibenhener, Auburn, AL(334)[email protected] #9 David Ladd, Spanish Fort, AL(251)[email protected]
Alabama Ducks Unlimited Major DonorsPlatinum Legacy Sponsor
Big Cypress Duck Hole, LLCGold Legacy Sponsor
Monument, LLCDiamond BenefactorStephen & Lucy Whatley
Gold BenefactorGrady C. Hartzog
BenefactorMack H. Jenkins
Richard & April RiceDoug & Joni Roberts
Diamond Heritage SponsorRichard & Jacqualyn Kowallik
Heritage SponsorPeter V. Gregerson Jr.
A. H. KingDouglas N. Lasher
The Thomas E. Jernigan FoundationDiamond Sponsor in Perpetuity
John G. HowellSnu� Thompson
Sponsor in PerpetuityDick Lanigan
Marshall's Outdoor Products, LLCBud & Pat Foshee
Stanley & Jane HunerWayne & Pamela Keith
Carol Anne Sut�nAlabama Power Company
Diamond Life SponsorHenry & Leta GauldenDan & Nancy Gardner
Shawn & Jodie BattisonS. Floyd Fraser Jr., M.D.Susan & Bill Collins, Jr.
Matthew W. StilesT. Owen Vickers
Forrest FittsH. Gregory & Madeline S. Williams
Life SponsorDwain Armentrout
Ronnie & Teresa BaileyNeal & Sarah Ballard
Connie & James O. Banks, Jr.John & Carolyn Blue
Dr. & Mrs. Charles R. BradfordChuck & Ginnie Browning
Cindy & Dr. Clyde Butler, Jr.Charles E. Carper IVZachary Chandler
Anthony G. ChaversThomas E. & Lee Clark
Angus R. Cooper IIIJosh B. Crowe
Jordan & Heather DaileyLarry & Connie Dailey
Jack DarnallTra & Ashley Dockery
Life Sponsor (Cont...)Eddy L. Dryden
Dr. Lee B. DuboisJohn & Georgine Duckworth
J. M. "Mike" DudleyDick & Tamela Esham
Willis C. EstisWinthrop & Reneau Hallett
Ann & Judge Wally HaralsonBill & Susan Hargett
Anthony V. & Barbara A. Hattier IIIssac Holman
Kenneth G. HoodMrs. Anne Irwin HortonJames Austin Hoyt Sr.James Austin Hoyt Jr.
Je� & Julie HughesChad & Dana Hughey
Mrs. Fay B. IrelandGlenn Ireland II
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond B. JonesRonald E. Jones
Westley & Lori JonesWes Jones
Larry & Carolyn LandremHank & Julie Leucken
Bruce T. LightseySteve J. Logan
Bob & Linda MaynorDr. Michael R. McClellan
Robby A. MillerJon R. Moody
Jerry C. Oldshue, Jr.Dr. Jerry C. Oldshue & Dr. Isabel B. Oldshue
Joseph Wiley Propst IINickie & Leone Purser
Barry SaundersJasper D. Smith
W. Ryan StallingsMr. Greg Steenson
William H. Stender, Jr.Matthew P. Stewart
Bob & Sharon SuellentropWilliam E. Taylor
Kenneth M. ThomasBuddy & Jackie Vail
Andrew & Belinda VillarrealStephen W. Whatley, Jr.
Mr. Jimmy WhitakerDavid A. White
Wendy & Dr. Jerre R. WhiteKaren & Wayne Wood
Dennis S. WoodsElizabeth & Robert Word, Jr.
Don & Frances WordSunshine Homes
Sunshine MillsDecatur Chamber of Commerce
The Jurenko FoundationBudweiser-Busch Distributing Company, Inc.
Turner Beverage Company, Inc.
If you would like to add your name to this list of individuals who have made the decision to leave a legacy for future generations, please contact Shawn Battison, Director of Development, at (334)430-8622 or [email protected].
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Tommy Ware – New DU Regional Director – S. AL & S. MS
My name is Tommy Ware. I am a Graduate from Tulane University with a BA in Homeland Security.
I was recently employed with Ducks Unlimited on August 1, 2013 as the Regional Director for both South Alabama and South Mississippi. I have a great passion for waterfowling, upland hunting and �y �shing. I may be new to AL DU, but my roots run deep in Alabama. My father was from Sylacauga, Alabama and my grandfather resided in Pennington, Alabama. I also have a brother that lives in Rockford, Alabama and a sister in Anniston. I spent the summers of my youth at a place called Little Toms �sh camp on Lay Lake, and I still return for those bedding crappie. Alabama holds a special place in my heart, and I am honored to be a part of the Alabama team. My position will allow me to frequent the state that has been dear to me through my years as a child and now as an adult. I look forward to working with our Alabama volunteers, and making new friends along the way. Know that I have an enormous amount of passion for waterfowling and Ducks Unlimited. I believe whole heartedly in the e�orts of conser-vation.
Many people have asked me “How does Homeland Security relate to waterfowling and conservation?” I like to say that it is another part of the security process - peeling back the layers of the interior and addressing what is all too often overlooked, our nation’s natural resources. I have been given the privilege to work for DU to rally and help save these treasured resources, and with this I am honored.
Theodore Roosevelt once said, "The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. So we must and we will!" This quotation was meant to be remembered and implemented through the people that choose to be the volun-teers and the folks behind the scenes. We are good stewards of the land and its inhabitants. We will be their voice! I am. You are. We are DUCKS UNLIMITED!
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At Southern States Bank we believe the most important thing is our relationships
with our customers.
We also believe in conservation of our wetlands and are a proud supporter of
Ducks Unlimited.
Stop by or visit us online and �nd out why they call us “The Common Sense Bank.”
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Alabama Ducks Unlimited2013 Fall Calendar of Events
For the most up to date event listings, and ticketing information, visit al.ducks.org.
DATE EVENT CITY CHAIRMAN PHONE10/12/2013 Auburn Sponsor Dinner Auburn Lamar Seibenhener 334-524-076710/17/2013 Prattville Dinner Prattville Rob Mitchell 334-799-479010/17/2013 Fort Payne Dinner Fort Payne Mat Hicks 352-636-859210/23/2013 Mobile Dinner Mobile Brent Keith 251-716-782810/24/2013 Over The Mountain Dinner Birmingham Josh Rudder 205-326-974910/24/2013 Marion Dinner Marion Jennifer Hoggle 334-410-074810/24/2013 Enterprise Dinner Enterprise Mike Walters 334-494-457510/25/2013 Eutaw Dinner Eutaw Harris Banks 205-317-780910/29/2013 Eastern Shore Spanish Fort Jonathan Smith 334-319-138411/1/2013 Huntsville Dinner Huntsville Justin Griggs 256-990-135111/2/2013 Cullman Dinner Cullman Cody Hudson 256-297-035511/7/2013 Birmingham Banquet Birmingham David Williamson 205-223-803811/7/2013 Decatur Dinner Decatur Patrick Cordes 256-318-715511/7/2013 North Mobile County Dinner Mobile Keith Coleman 251-753-214311/9/2013 North Jackson County Stevenson Caleb Wynne 423-421-6515
11/12/2013 Greensboro Dinner Greensboro William Holmes 334-624-400111/14/2013 Scottsboro Dinner Scottsboro Lyles Sosebee 256-599-533311/14/2013 Univ. Alabama Dinner and Concert Tuscaloosa Jake Ragsdale 804-338-678411/14/2013 Demopolis Dinner Demopolis Brandon Smith 334-289-149811/14/2013 Blount County Dinner Oneonta Rodney Gray 205-625-4853 11/14/2013 Montgomery Dinner Montgomery Taylor Hart 334-451-505111/14/2013 Auburn University Dinner Auburn Mason Childers 334-733-033011/16/2013 Ozark Dinner Ozark Ben Moore 334-726-033711/16/2013 Gadsden Dinner Gadsden Jason Emanuelsen 256-458-071011/21/2013 Dothan Dinner Dothan Gary Glenn 334-596-270011/21/2013 Shoals Dinner Tuscumbia Dale Liles 256-412-7407
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Is Ducks Unlimited in your town?Would you like it to be?
Become part of the TEAM, and join TEAM DU today.Call Chad Hughey at
(256)565-4747 or email @ [email protected] and help us get a DU event in your
town.
Alabama Ducks Unlimited would like to start the following chapters
in 2013 and we need your help!-Alexander City -AU Montgomery-Birmingham Southern -Chilton County -Cleburn County -Eufaula-Fayette County -Franklin County -Hoover HS -Jackson -Marion County -Montgomery Acad -Mt. Brook HS HS -Pickens Co. -Selma -Thomasville -Valley
2014 ALABAMA DU CONVENTION is SPACEBOUNDThe Marriott at the Space and Rocket Center,
Huntsville, Alabama, March 7 – 9, 2014Plan on joining us as we light up the night sky over Huntsville and celebrate
what looks to be another great year for Alabama Ducks Unlimited.
We will provide an opportunity for our volunteers AND members to join us early for a golf and sporting clays shoot on Friday. We really kick things o� Friday evening at Otter’s with a Welcome to Huntsville Party at the Marriott.
Saturday will involve some necessary business but conclude with an absolutely amazing Awards Banquet UNDER a Saturn Five Rocket at the Davidson Center on the grounds of the Space and Rocket Center.
Won’t you join us as we load Chad on the nose and send him skyward and celebrate these past two years of his State Chairmanship. Block the dates and start thinking Huntsville in March, today. See you there.
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2013 Alabama Ducks Unlimited Stephen Whatley Tribute In the late 1970s, Stephen Whatley found DU as a committee member of an “upstart Auburn Chapter,” where he eventually served as chairman. During his time with DU, Steve helped found the East Alabama Sponsor Chapter, served as state treasurer and chairman, at-large national board of directors’ member, regional vice-president and now chairman of the budget committee. Steve’s most inspiring observation for those around him is, “DU for life,” and he exempli�es that. In addition to his continued commitment of his personal time, Steve and his wife, Lucy, are Benefactor Sponsors. Approximately 45 people gathered in Birmingham on June 6 to honor Stephen Whatley for his nearly 40 years of dedicated service to Ducks Unlimited. The Steve Whatley tribute event netted around $60,000 and brought in $175,000 in new commit-ments. DU sta�, including Randy Graves, Curtis Hopkins, Shawn Battison and Chad Manlove attended the tribute. During the event, Steve and Lucy furthered their commitment to the ducks by upgrading to Diamond Benefactor Sponsors. Following Steve’s example, past state chairmen Forrest Fitts and Greg and Madeline Williams upgraded to Diamond Life Sponsors. A site on DU’s Coteau Ranch will be selected and dedicated to Steve in 2014.
Lowndes WMA Enhancement - Alabama DU is partnering with the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (ADWFF) to expand and enhance Lowndes County Wildlife Management Area near Mont-gomery. The purchase of 1,400 acres of frequently �ooded wetland habitat along the Alabama River expanded the WMA and waterfowl hunting opportunities for the public. To improve the previously unmanaged habitat, an aerial application of herbicide will be required. In some areas of the new acquisition, woody vegetation is choking out important waterfowl foods and restricting hunter access. The herbicide application, made possible by a grant from Alabama Power, will promote waterfowl food plants and ease access for hunters.
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