EVENT MERCHANDISE CATALOG SPRING 2018 - Virginia Ducks · PDF fileDucks Unlimited volunteers...

E V E N T M E R C H A N D I S E C ATA L O G S P R I N G 2 0 1 8

National Art Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Decoys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Greenwing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Firearms of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Sporting Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Ducks Unlimited volunteers know how to have fun while sharing a passion for the outdoors and our hunting heritage. Our dedicated volunteers help to raise more than $50 million dollars for North America’s wetlands each year during the thousands of local fundraising events held across the country. By selling tickets, gathering donations, and securing sponsorships, we make a difference for wetlands and waterfowl. Whether you volunteer for a high school, collegiate, or local fundraising chapter, we appreciate your support of DU’s conservation mission. We all bring something to the table.

We want to draw your attention to our featured products for 2018. These special items include the:

• Twist’n Turn’n Teal canvas by Richard Clifton • Wood duck decoy by Jett Brunet • Damascus blade Bowie knife with stag crown handle and barn wood stand • Browning A5 Sweet 16 Shotgun of the Year • Kimber 1911 stainless two tone Handgun of the Year • Kimber M84 bolt-action Rifle of the Year

Other unique products for 2018 are a DU crest wood and metal sign, wooden canoe console table, natural teak accent table, canvasback table lamp by Jude Brunet, a DU camo mini bike, and a single shot electronic basketball game. We are confident that the merchandise offered in this catalog will position your upcoming event for success. Thank you for all that you do!

We are excited to present you with the 2018 Ducks Unlimited Event Merchandise Catalog. The merchandise showcased in this catalog was selected by the committed volunteers and staff who serve on the DU event merchandise selection committees.

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TWIST’N TURN’N TEAL CANVAS BY RICHARD CLIFTONImage Size: 29"x20"• Twist’n Turn’n Teal captures green-winged teal buzzing over the water, twisting and turning as one unit• Richard Clifton is an avid hunter of waterfowl, deer, and upland game • This is the second DU Artist of the Year title awarded to Richard Clifton• The canvas features a 2018 Artist of the Year title plate affixed to the frame• Underwriting Amount $_________________

NATIONAL ART PACKAGE

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SUNRISE SENTINEL BY BRUCE MILLER Image Size: 22"x17"• Sunrise Sentinel shows a black lab keeping watch as

the colors of sunrise provide the perfect backdrop• Miller is an outdoorsman with a passion for bird

and duck hunting and fly fishing• This is Bruce Miller’s eighth image in the DU

National Art Package• Underwriting Amount $_________________

OCTOBER SUN BY BOB HAUTMANImage Size: 25"x17"• October Sun highlights the natural beauty of

a trio of wood ducks in the marsh on a hazy autumn morning

• Bob Hautman won his first state duck stamp contest in 1987 in his home state of Minnesota

• Hautman credits his artistic success to the influence of his parents and a supportive family environment

• Underwriting Amount $_________________

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MISSED CHANCE BY CHET RENESONImage Size: 24"x15"• In Missed Chance, two hunters enjoy a morning

hunt as abundant waterfowl take off near the blind• Chet Reneson won the 2018 Connecticut Duck

Stamp contest with his painting of surf scoters at the mouth of the Connecticut River

• For more than 40 years, collectors and sportsmen have been drawn to Reneson’s sporting scenes


AMBER WATERS-PINTAILS BY SCOT STORMImage Size: 19"x25"• Amber Waters-Pintails captures the elegance and beauty of a

pair of pintails f loating in peaceful waters• Scot Storm is a talented self-taught artist whose love of hunting

and the outdoors inspired him to paint wildlife• This print is a companion piece to Amber Waters-Canvasbacks

which was offered exclusively at DU events in 2016• Underwriting Amount $_________________


ARTWORK

SHELLBOX DECOYS WRAPPED CANVAS A1809• Vintage decoy image by Dave and Joan Hagan• Printed on artist canvas and gallery wrapped around

wooden stretcher bars• 24"x19"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

NO ROOM FOR ME PUPPY PHOTO A1810• This image shows three lab puppies nestled in a

Ducks Unlimited trunk, leaving one pup sleeping in front• Framed and matted 11"x14" photograph signed and numbered

by photographer David Hagan• Includes a brass title plate inlaid in the mat• 21½"x19½"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

2017 FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PRINT A1714• 2017/2018 Federal Duck Stamp created by artist Jim Hautman• Print and stamp image are of a flock of Canada geese• This is the fifth Federal Duck Stamp win for Hautman,

making him one of only three artists to have his art appear on five duck stamps

• Framed, double matted, and inlaid with a DU crest medallion and carved feather, exclusive to DU events

• 19½"x21"• Underwriting Amount $_________________


ARTWORK

2018 DU STAMP PRINT A1815• Image of blue-winged teal by wildlife artist Scot Storm• This is the 35th DU stamp print image • Handsomely framed and double matted• Includes the matched DU stamp print, stamp medallion,

mint stamp, and artist signed stamp• 18¼"x18¾"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

FOG DELAY CANVAS BY RICHARD CLIFTON A1806Image Size: 28¼"x18¼"• Richard Clifton captures the grace and beauty of

Canada geese in a Fog Delay• Clifton lives on a historic family farm adjoining the

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware, where he is surrounded by inspiration for his art


WHITETAIL DEER FLOATING CANVAS A1808• Whitetail deer image by Rosemary Millette printed on canvas

and floated in a black shadowbox frame• The custom printed mat resembles a deer hide• 15"x33"x1¾"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

DECOYS

WOOD DUCK DECOY OF THE YEAR C1820• Cast resin wood duck drake decoy created in exacting detail from an original carving by Jett Brunet• Brunet decoys have appeared in the event merchandise package for 19 years• A Ducks Unlimited medallion is inlaid in the felt covered bottom• 12½"x6½"x7"• Underwriting Amount $_________________


DECOYS

BLUE-WINGED TEAL DECOY C1821• Cast resin blue-winged teal decoy from original carving by Jett Brunet • Brunet is one of the world’s most distinguished waterfowl carvers, having won his first world championship at the age of 21• A Ducks Unlimited medallion is inlaid in the felt covered bottom• 10"x5¾"x6"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

SCOLDING WIGEON DECOY C1822• Cast resin decoy from an original carving by Randy Tull of Minnesota• Carved in 1983, the original decoy won first place at the North American Decoy Carving Championship,

the International Wildlife Carving Exposition, and in the PSWA Decorative Class• The body of the bird and the eyes are painted in exacting detail• Includes a felt covered bottom inlaid with a DU medallion• 17"x7"x4¾" • Underwriting Amount $_________________


ACCESSORIES

WINE BARREL LAZY SUSAN L1831BI• This wine barrel Lazy Susan puts a spin on entertaining with a fresh, modern design • Richly stained wooden top with a steel wine barrel hoop base• Features a black laser engraved DU logo• Smooth gliding 360-degree rotation for easy serving up to 250 pounds• Made in the USA• 23½" diameter, 3" height• Underwriting Amount $_________________

4 PIECE HAMMERED COPPER MUG SET L1841• Set includes four 16oz hammered copper mugs with stainless steel lining and brass handles • The words “Ducks Unlimited” are handsomely stamped on the handle of each mug• Ideal for enjoying cool, refreshing cocktails year-round• Housed in a decorative box featuring the DU logo • Underwriting Amount $_________________

CANVASBACK LAMP L1836• This decorative table lamp highlights a pair of canvasback busts originally carved by Jude Brunet• The cast resin sculptures are painted in a colored bronze finish and mounted to a base featuring an inlaid DU logo medallion• Comes with a lined linen shade• 25" tall • Underwriting Amount $_________________


ACCESSORIES

CAMO CUTLERY SET L1851• Six-piece camo cutlery set with a unique magnetic

stand to hold knives in place • DU Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades camo is

featured on the knife handles and the stand• Includes a 3½" paring, 5" utility, 6" Santoku,

8" slicer, 8" bread, and 8" chef• The DU logo is etched on each stainless steel blade• Underwriting Amount $_________________

BOOT SCRAPER WITH BRUSH L1829• Great for removing dirt and other debris from footwear• Heavy-duty cast iron construction with a powder coated finish • Features a DU logo medallion• 13½"x9"x3½" • Underwriting Amount $_________________

TABLETOP PATIO FIREPLACE L1827• This portable tabletop fireplace adds ambiance and

warmth to your outdoor space• Rests on any stable surface with heat generated upwards

and laterally to prevent damage to table finishes• The stainless steel burner is raised 1½" and is secured

between two panes of tempered glass• Features the Ducks Unlimited logo on the burner• Requires ethanol fuel (not included)• 11"x14"x6½"• Underwriting Amount $_________________


ACCESSORIES

2 PIECE WET/DRY DUFFLE BAG SET L1842• Wet/dry gray duffle bags with orange trim • Orange Ducks Unlimited logo printed on the lid of each

bag and on the shoulder strap pad• Black straps with Ducks Unlimited woven into the strap

material in white• Both bags include a front elastic bungee, adjustable carry

straps, a padded shoulder strap, side mesh pocket, interior mesh pocket, heavy duty zippers, and rubber feet

• Small duffle 20½"x12"x12", Large duffle 28"x15"x15"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

5 PACK OF SIGNS L1847• Set of five aluminum signs• Lab Zone Ahead sign – 235/8"x235/8"• DU Crest sign – 14¾"x19"• Duck Hunter Parking Only sign – 11¾"x8¼"• Eat Sleep Hunt sign – 22"x85/8"• Ducks Unlimited street sign – 25¾"x5"• Underwriting Amount $_________________


ACCESSORIES

LADIES’ WATCH WITH CRYSTAL ACCENT L1839• Polished stainless steel bracelet watch featuring the

Ducks Unlimited and Bulova logos on the dial• Includes a sunray round dark blue dial with a Roman numeral at the 12 o’clock

position, crystals around the bezel, hour markers, and a fold over buckle clasp• The Ducks Unlimited logo is engraved on the case back• Water resistant to 30 meters• Comes packaged in a presentation box featuring

the Ducks Unlimited and Bulova logos • Underwriting Amount $_________________

MEN’S SPORTS WATCH L1838• Men’s brushed and polished stainless steel sports watch

featuring the Ducks Unlimited and Bulova logos on the dial• Includes a sunray round dark blue dial, hour and minute markers,

a tachymeter around the rim, and a fold over buckle clasp• The Ducks Unlimited logo is engraved on the case back• Water resistant to 30 meters• Comes packaged in a presentation box featuring the Ducks

Unlimited and Bulova logos • Underwriting Amount $_________________

VALET BOX AND TABLET STAND L1832• The perfect place to store your personal items at the end of the day • This solid wood valet box features a small DU logo medallion and

an antiqued gold feather drawer pull• Includes a storage compartment for safeguarding your valuables

and an adjustable stand for displaying your electronic device• The stand fits standard and mini tablet sizes• 12½"x9"x6½" • Underwriting Amount $_________________


ACCESSORIES

CANOE CONSOLE TABLE L1835BIAllow approximately 5 minutes for assembly.• Escape to the lake no matter where you live• The wooden canoe rests on a stand and includes a ½" thick glass table top • Features a brass DU logo plate attached to the shelf• 53"W x 17"D x 30"H• Underwriting Amount $_________________

CABLE KNIT THROW L1850• Classic cable knit blanket with Sherpa lining for extra warmth and comfort• Ivory with a DU logo patch in the lower corner• Arrives to your event folded and tied with a ribbon• Machine washable• 60"x72"• Underwriting Amount $_________________


ACCESSORIES

CAMO CLUB CHAIRS AND COOLER BAG L1845BI• Set includes two extra-wide, padded club chairs with carry bags and a matching soft-sided cooler tote bag• All pieces feature DU logo embroidery and are constructed of dark brown, water-resistant polyester fabric

with accents in DU Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades camo • The chairs have large foot pads to keep them from sinking into soft ground• The cooler bag holds up to 18 cans and has a zipper closure featuring a DU logo pull• Underwriting Amount $_________________

LADIES’ ORANGE DUFFLE AND TOTE L1834• Two-piece set includes a large duffle bag and matching tote bag• Orange scotch grain fabric with brown leather accents and DU logo embroidery • Duffle includes two carry handles, an adjustable shoulder strap, and interior and exterior zipper pockets• Tote includes a 12" shoulder drop, zipper top closure, and interior and exterior zipper pockets• Duffle measures 23"x18½"x8", Tote measures 18"x14"x5½"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

2018 KNIFE OF THE YEAR K1891• 11½" clip point Bowie knife with

a Damascus steel fixed blade and stag crown handle

• Features a 5½" blade with serrated spine, stainless steel finger guard with blue and red spacers, and a silver colored DU crest medallion inset in the pommel

• The knife rests on a rustic barn wood stand with a silver colored DU logo plate

• Comes with a handmade tooled leather sheath with DU logo

• Knife is imported, Stand is made in the USA



ACCESSORIES

CAMO OFFICE CHAIR L1840BIAllow approximately 20 minutes for assembly.• Perfect for those with a passion for hunting and the outdoors• This executive office chair features DU Mossy Oak

Shadow Grass Blades camo, DU logo embroidery, and black faux leather

• Includes built-in lumbar support, a durable base, tilt and height adjustment, covered caster wheels, and a padded seat, back, and armrests

• Measures 26"x29"x45"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

WALL MOUNTED WINE BOTTLE HOLDER L1830BI• This six-bottle wine holder is made of wood with metal accents• Features a DU logo plate and decorative cork screw top• An easy way to display your wine collection • 7"x5½"x41¾"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

20" LED BAR LIGHT L1843• Round bar light illuminated with LED lighting • Features mallard and wood duck “Banding Together” artwork• Perfect for your game room, bar, or man cave• Includes wall mounting holes on the back • 20" diameter• Underwriting Amount $_________________


ACCESSORIES

STORAGE OTTOMAN L1848BI • Traditional ottoman made of brown distressed faux leather• Curved, button tufted top swings open to reveal the storage compartment• Includes an embroidered Ducks Unlimited logo on the lower right front corner• Details include a fabric lined interior, carry handles, and nail head accents• Measures 26"x16"x17"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

TEAK ACCENT TABLE L1844BI• Free form teak wood table with three metal hairpin legs • Each tabletop is unique in shape, size, and color• Features a brass DU logo plate on the tabletop slab• Due to natural cuts of wood, all tables and logo placement will

vary per piece• Measures approximately 23"x28"x20"• Underwriting Amount $_________________


ACCESSORIES

3 PIECE METAL HANGING SPHERES L1828• Set of three sphere candle holders with a powder coated metal finish• Perfect rustic décor for any outdoor or indoor space• Each piece features a DU logo medallion and a 40" chain for hanging• Comes with three scented LED pillar candles • Fold flat for easy storage• Overall measurements: Large 60"x20"x20", Medium 60"x17"x17", Small 60"x12"x12"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

FLYWAY KNIFE SET K1892• Four-piece folding knife collection highlighting the

North American waterfowl flyways• The knife handles are created from four different

types of wood and stained in four different colors• Feature species specific bolsters and a silver DU logo

medallion inlaid in the handle• Includes a large North American Flyway collection

medallion with a bright silver finish• Comes in a felt lined wooden display case with hinged

glass lid and wall mounting holes on the back• Case measures 10"x12½"x2"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

DU CREST WOOD AND METAL SIGN L1826BI• Wood and metal wall décor featuring the Ducks Unlimited crest logo• The rustic crest is attached to white washed wooden slats• Includes hardware for hanging• 23½"x1¾"x30"• Underwriting Amount $_________________


ACCESSORIES

ROPE WALL CLOCK L1837BI• Oversized galvanized metal wall clock with a rustic rope hanger • Features the DU logo and “Ducks Unlimited Est . 1937” printed

on the distressed metal face• Includes copper colored hour and minute hands and raised

Roman numerals• 28"Wx3½"Dx43"H• Underwriting Amount $_________________

CERAMIC CUTLERY SET L1846• Set of three knives includes a 3¾" paring knife, 5" utility knife, and 6" chef knife• White ceramic blades with green and brown handles• The DU logo is printed on each blade• Housed in a clear acrylic stand with an etched Ducks Unlimited logo on the wooden base• Underwriting Amount $_________________

ENAMEL STORAGE BOX L1833• Add a touch of farmhouse charm to your space

with this classic white enamel storage box• Made of metal and coated with an enamel finish

for a vintage appeal• Features the Ducks Unlimited logo on the front• Includes two handles and a removable lid• Underwriting Amount $_________________


CAMO MINI BIKE G1870• Minimal assembly required - simply attach the handlebars, add gas, and go!• DU Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades camo mini bike by Monster Moto• A safer, easier-to-ride upgrade from the mini bikes of the 60s and 70s• Includes an 105cc 3 .5 HP four-stroke engine and an automatic no-shift centrifugal force transmission• Built with safety first including a chain guard, exhaust heat shield, and engine stop switch• Comes with a reinforced steel frame, heavy duty overhead-valve (OHV) engine, adjustable handlebars,

easy pull starter, super grip off-road tubeless tires with steel rims, rear disc brake, no-dent polypropylene fenders, spring loaded foot pegs, and a comfortable seat

• Features a DU logo on the front plate, both accent panels, and pull start case• Maximum speed of 23 mph with a continuous use run time of 45-60 minutes• Recommended for ages 16 and older with a maximum rider weight of 185 pounds • Underwriting Amount $_________________

GREENWING

90-Day Limited Warranty: Monster Moto warrants only to the original purchaser of this product that this product is free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. At Monster Moto’s sole discretion, Monster Moto agrees to either repair, provide replacement parts for, or replace any product or component having a material defect, except as limited in the full warranty statement. To submit a warranty claim, please contact Monster Moto directly by visiting www.monstermoto.com.


GREENWING

SINGLE SHOT ELECTRONIC BASKETBALL GAME G1872BIAllow approximately 45 minutes for assembly. Two people needed.• Single shot arcade-style basketball game with electronic countdown clock,

scoring for one or two players, and sound• Features the DU logo screened on the fabric and a flying waterfowl backboard• Side netted to keep balls in play• Comes ready to play with three basketballs, a pump, and needle• Requires three AA batteries (not included)• Opened: 90"H x 86"L x 26"W, Closed: 90"H x 42"L x 26"W• Underwriting Amount $_________________


GREENWING

PRESCHOOL PUPS GREENWING PRINT BY SHARON ANDERSON A1807Image Size: 14"x17"• Preschool Pups captures two lab puppies relaxing

in a boat surrounded by decoys • This is Sharon Anderson’s second Ducks Unlimited

Greenwing print• Features a Greenwing medallion inlaid in the mat• Underwriting Amount $_________________

YOUTH BACKPACK SET G1871• Includes a youth backpack, folding lockback knife, and rechargeable flashlight• The black nylon backpack features a removable DU patch, an embossed DU logo

on the padded back, adjustable padded straps, a sternum strap, a carabiner hook, and multiple storage areas

• The folding lockback knife features a green metal handle with DU logo, 2½" blade engraved with a flying mallard, and a pocket clip

• The green and black aluminum LED flashlight measures 5¼" and features an etched Ducks Unlimited logo, a pocket clip, a charging port concealed by a screw-on cap, and a USB cable


DAISY RED RYDER BB GUN Y1875BI• .177 Red Ryder BB gun with the Ducks Unlimited logo embossed on the forearm• Forearm and stock are solid wood• The stock is inlaid with a DU Greenwing medallion and embossed with the Red Ryder logo• For ages 10 and older with adult supervision• Underwriting Amount $_________________

2018 Shotgun of the YearBROWNING A5 SWEET 16 B1881There is a reserve of $1,500• The highly-anticipated continuation of the iconic Browning Auto-5 and A5 series of shotguns• 16 gauge semi-automatic shotgun, 2¾" chamber• 28" polished blued barrel with interchangeable choke tubes• Grade II gloss-finished walnut stock with traditional checkering• Heavily embellished DU themed, silver-colored receiver with gold inlay to complement past

Auto-5 and A5 shotguns• Special DU serial number• Comes with a hard case featuring the DU logo• Gun lock included• Underwriting Amount $_________________

2018 Rifle of the YearKIMBER M84 BOLT-ACTION RIFLE B1885 There is a reserve of $900• A rugged and durable rifle chambered in 6 .5 Creedmoor• 22" blued barrel and action• Tan synthetic stock• Special DU serial number• Detachable box magazine• DU logo on barrel• Gun lock included• Underwriting Amount $_________________

2018 Handgun of the YearKIMBER 1911 STAINLESS II TWO TONE PISTOL B1884There is a reserve of $900• Semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45ACP • All stainless construction features a brushed stainless frame with a black slide• Custom hardwood grips featuring the DU logo• DU logo on slide• Special DU serial number• Plastic carrying case and gun lock included• California compliant model available• Underwriting Amount $_________________


SPORTING FIREARMS

CZ 712 G2 RAFFLE SHOTGUN B1882• 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun, 3" chamber• 28" barrel with three extended interchangeable choke tubes• DU Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades camo throughout• DU logo on receiver• Gun lock included• Underwriting Amount $_________________

BERETTA A300 OUTLANDER MID-RANGE RAFFLE SHOTGUN B1890• 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun, 3" chamber• 28" blued barrel with three interchangeable choke tubes• Special bronze finish receiver featuring the DU logo• Black synthetic stock• Gun lock included• Underwriting Amount $_________________


SPORTING FIREARMS

MOSSBERG PATRIOT BOLT-ACTION RIFLE B188610/30 Incentive Gun• .300 WM cartridge• 22" barrel• Black metal surfaces• Synthetic stock with DU Mossy Oak

Shadow Grass Blades camo

• DU logo embellishment• Gun lock included• Underwriting Amount $_________________

WINCHESTER SXP PUMP-ACTION SHOTGUN B1887Growth Incentive Gun • 12 gauge pump shotgun with 3½" chamber• 28" barrel with fiber-optic front sight and

three interchangeable choke tubes• Synthetic stock and fore end

• DU Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades camo throughout

• DU logo engraved on receiver• Gun lock included• Underwriting Amount $_________________

RUGER AMERICAN BOLT-ACTION RIFLE B1889Attendance Growth Incentive Gun • Bolt-action rifle chambered in .270 WIN• 22" barrel• Black metal finish and black synthetic stock

• DU logo engraved on rifle• Gun lock included• Underwriting Amount $_________________

10/30 Incentive Gun Qualifications• At least a net/net minimum revenue of $5,000 for a dinner event or a net/net minimum revenue of $2,500 for any other type of event . • The event memberships and the major portion of the proceeds of an event are to be received at DU National Headquarters within ten

days following the event . • The financial report and the remainder of the proceeds are to be received at NHQ no more than thirty days following the event .

Growth Incentive Gun Qualifications• At least a net/net minimum revenue of $5,000 for a dinner event or a net/net minimum revenue of $2,500 for any other type of event .• The event increases the net/net revenue over the previous year’s event by 5% for an event with a previous year net/net revenue under

$20,000 or $1,000 for an event with a previous year net/net revenue of $20,000 or greater .

Attendance Growth Incentive Gun Qualifications• At least a net/net minimum revenue of $5,000 for a dinner event or a net/net minimum revenue of $2,500 for any other type of event . • The event must have a minimum of 50 members through the event with no net loss of members versus the associated prior year event

and achieve 15+ member growth from the prior year event . • For the purpose of this membership retention incentive, "members through the event" is defined as any attendee, regardless of category,

who makes at least a minimum membership payment through the event .


UNDERWRITING

SAMPLE SOLICITATION LETTER (COMMITTEE LETTERHEAD)

(DATE) (POTENTIAL DONOR)

We appreciate your consideration of underwriting for our (Your Chapter) Chapter Ducks Unlimited event on (Event Date) . The money derived from this event will provide valuable funding for wetland conservation . We are a bona fide 501-c3, non-profit corporation and we depend largely upon donors like you as well as individual donations to maintain our important habitat improvement programs .

We are asking businesses like yours to underwrite these items to offset our initial cost . Contributions can be large or small and you may sponsor one or more items . The contributions may also be in the form of merchandise that we can convert into conservation dollars at the event . We will see that your company gets proper recognition during the event .

I have enclosed some literature to tell you more about Ducks Unlimited and to show you the work we have done throughout North America and (your state) for over eighty years . We have over (number) wetland projects in (your state) which our fund raising dollars have helped build . Last year, events like the one to be conducted by our (Your Chapter) chapter volunteers, raised over $(000,000) in (your state) . With your help, we can be well on our way to reaching our goal for this year .

Thank you and contact me if I can be of assistance .

Sincerely,

SAMPLE FOLLOW UP LETTER (COMMITTEE LETTERHEAD)

(DATE)(DONOR)

Your generosity to this community and to our (your chapter) Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is gratefully appreciated . Our chapter’s efforts have raised over $(amount), and your gift has played an integral part in our annual event .

With more than a million supporters, Ducks Unlimited is the largest and most effective wetland conservation organization in the world . Since the inception of Ducks Unlimited in 1937, our projects have been responsible for more than 14 million acres of restored, protected, and enhanced wetlands and other wildlife habitats . Wetlands are nature’s most productive ecosystems, but the United States has lost more than half of its original wetlands and continues to lose tens of thousands of wetland acres every year . That’s why we need the continued support of businesses like yours .

Again, we thank you for your support and invite you to participate next year .

Sincerely,

Underwriting reduces expenses of your event. Use cash gifts to offset the cost of various components of the event, i.e., art package, guns or other event merchandise, hats, printing, facility, food.

SELECT A CHAIRPERSON FOR UNDERWRITING This is a major assignment for one who has contacts with the local business community and who can organize the underwriting effort . This includes maintaining the Underwriting Log to report success by all soliciting committee members .

• Use the Event Merchandise Catalog and Underwriting Log provided by Ducks Unlimited

• The cash underwriting target should be three times the committee cost (see catalog order form)

• Assign each solicitor a group of businesses in order to reduce overlapping contacts

SHOW THE AUCTION ITEMS TO THE PUBLICFor example, place several framed prints in a bank lobby, especially if the bank has underwritten them .

RECOGNIZE THE UNDERWRITERS• Display banners provided by the underwriter

during the event

• Put up signs bearing the underwriter’s name on or near the underwritten items

• Give the underwriter a certificate and a donor decal

• Put the underwriter’s name in the banquet program

• Send the underwriter a “thank you" note

REPORT THE UNDERWRITING CONTRIBUTION

In the appropriate space on the financial report form, report the contribution made . It will impact your overhead by lowering costs (line #7 on the Financial Report) . Treat it as a negative expense, not income!

ASK EARLY, ASK OFTEN

When it comes to underwriting gifts, don’t wait .

UNDERWRITING INCREASESYOUR EFFICIENCY!

THE BOTTOM LINE


Kaycie ArtusGolden, CO

Dennis BakerAtwater, CA

Ron BartelsSchriever, LA

Marisa ChavezSpring, TX

John ColeVerona, NY

Taylor DennistonNorth Little Rock, AR

EJ Deubler IIIHarvey, LA

Bill EbertBlanchester, OH

Johnny FrederickKilleen, TX

James FranzDecatur, IN

Keith HancockMacon, MS

Dan HeuerBrimley, MI Ann HofiusHermitage, PA

Liz Humphries Meridian, ID

Jay KennyReno, NV

John LarsonMinden, NV

Mike MorrisonWest Memphis, AR

Chuck MyersClarkston, MI

Marg O’NeilTacoma, WA

Julian OttleyRichmond, VA

Joan RichNashville, TN

Mark SchlegelKingman, KS

Jason ThomaseeBoyce, LA

Lora TrujilloTooele, UT

Bruce WanamakerOverland Park, KS

Volunteers

Staff

Peter MacgaffinEvent and Volunteer Management Senior VPBear, DE

Tom Anderson General Merchandise ChairmanRoland, AR

Tim HofiusFirearms ChairmanHermitage, PA

John WarrenArt ChairmanCorpus Christi, TX

Thank you to the following volunteers and staff who selected the products in our 2018 Event Merchandise Catalog. We appreciate their service to Ducks Unlimited and our fundraising events!

Pat BaughmanChapman, NE

Cindy DavisMemphis, TN

Billy Ray FannMilford, MI

Pattie KempkaMemphis, TN

Troy LaRueFulton, MO

Jane LawsonMemphis, TN

John MarksCottage Grove, MN

Dave NealDecatur, IN

Bret PlastersDavison, MI

John RitcheySt George, KS

Gary SchmidtMemphis, TN

Hunter ShepardMemphis, TN

Tim SoderquistMagnolia, TX

Sharon VidettoMemphis, TN

Mond WarrenNampa, ID

Adam WebsterMemphis, TN

Mike WilsonCibolo, TX

Michelle WorthMemphis, TN

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Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl.

These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.

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