From the desk of the Committee Chairman...
I hope everyone has had a great 2011 so far.  Hunting season is apon us and the opportunity to sit in a duck blind and watch the sun rise and smell the crisp marsh air.  The rise in adrenalin that naturally occurs when a few geese pitch into a well place decoy spread, and the sense of accomplishment when you the day's hunt yields a goose or two.  At that moment I realize that the traditions of generations before me has continued and for more than 74+ years fellow sportsman felt the same moment I just had, because of the efforts like Ducks Unlimited.

I know that many water fowlers brandish the famous "duck head" sticker on their vehicle and pay their annual membership in support of these traditions.  But I ask you…what have else can you do to ensure the traditions of decades are conserved as well as help organizations such as DU to continue to use science based projects to protect valuable habitat, and wetlands critical to flood prevention and clean water….for some of us it’s more than “just a sticker”…I challenged you in 2011 that if any of that striked a cord…join us in our efforts to protect what is important to you.

We always need volunteers to help the New Castle County DU Chapter to drive the grassroots efforts, we need supporters of the cause to donate their time, talent, and/or treasure to help generations to come to experience that very moment.   The NCCo Chapter needs you! – please don’t hesitate to reach out to us and see where you can help.  It is more than “just a sticker”…it’s a mission.

Whether it's golfing, shooting clays, or the traditional DU dinners, we had a variety of events in 2011 that provided the opportunity for our supporters to donate and participate in the DU mission. 

Below is the dates for our remaining events in 2011 and the events you can mark your calendars now and Save the Date for 2012!! – But don’t stop there…contact us and ask us how you can get involved!!

	3 Bird Covey Rise Sporting Clay Event
	Owens Station - Greenwood, DE (December 4, 2011)
	Annual Chairman's recognition Dinner
	Clarion Hotel : The Belle - Newcastle, DE (March 2012)
	9th annual NCCo Ducks Unlimited Golf Outing
	Deerfield Country Club - Newark, DE (May 2012) ~ Thank you to all who supported us at our 2011 Outing!!  * Sponsorship opportunities available **

In 2010, because of your support, New Castle County Ducks Unlimited alone was instrumental in the preservation, conservation, and restoration of almost 2,000+ acres across North America, another milestone towards the never ending effort.

Hope to see you at one of our events! Until then have a safe and plentiful season.

2010 LIFE SPONSOR (new)
Dale Davis (CMI Electric) Bear, DE

LIFE SPONSOR (Completion)
Tim & Stacy Onizuk Elkton, MD

2010 BRONZE (new)
Berni Conway DE
Michael Dickens Bear, DE
Britney Fetzer Wilmington, DE
Frank & Nancy Frumento DE
Michael Hackendorn Middletown, DE
Steven Kempczynski Bear, DE
Dan McVey Bear, DE


2011 CORPORATE SUPPORT
Bank Of America
Blue Hen Firearms
Clarion Belle & Augusta Grille
CMI Solar Electric
Crawford Financial Services
Eastern Marine
First State Line-X
Friess Associates, LLC
Golf Galaxy
Montgomery Ins. Services, Inc.
NKS Distributors, Inc.
PNC Bank
Preferred Electric Inc
Smyrna Sporting Goods
Teal Construction
The Dye Guy, LLC
Waterman’s Crab House
WSFS

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and Life pledges