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76th annual ducks unlimited

national convention

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General Information

4On the Social Agenda

6Meeting Schedule

9Convention Tours

13Other Attractions

14Raffles & Auctions

21Dining

PortlandPortlandWelcome to

Portland has the smallest city park, Mill End Park, inside the city limits of any city in this country. It is 2.5 feet in diameter.

It is illegal to pump your own gas in Oregon.

The city was almost named Boston, but after a coin toss between Francis Pettygrove, a man from Portland, Maine and Asa Lovejoy, from Boston, Massachusetts,

the city was named Portland.

Fun Facts about Portland

Information and schedules included in this brochure are accurate as of the printing date. For up-to-date information,

please visit convention.ducks.org.

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WHAT TO BRING & WHAT TO WEARWhen packing, keep in mind the temperatures in Portland can be a little cool in May. The temperature ranges in the mid to high 40s at night, and mid to high 60s during the day. Drizzling rain is common so be sure to pack a rain jacket. Portland is a city that begs to be explored, and this year’s agenda offers extra time for activities and scheduled tours. It features some exciting events to help us see the sights and enjoy the Pacific Northwest. WEDNESDAY is packed with an array of activities – from tours to our opening social. Sightseers will enjoy Portland’s intimate city, spectacular views, and breath-taking scenery. Attire should be comfortable with a light jacket and shoes appropriate for your outdoor adventures. Dress as a Portlander Wednesday evening, as you party with your DU family to kick off convention. Portland is dubbed the “microbrew capital of the world,” so bring your appetite as we indulge in the tastes of Portland with its tavern food and microbrews. Save room for dessert as it is a Portland must have. THURSDAY evening will have you in stitches. Before the entertainment begins, we’ll have drinks and dinner at the Hilton Portland. Dress is casual and comfortable. FRIDAY begins with the Duck Hunters’ Breakfast, fol-lowed by an all-day business meeting including lunch and afternoon session. Join us for cocktail hour prior to head-ing out on the town for dinner with your friends. Dress for the day is business casual. To allow time to experience the great northwest, we’ve adjusted the agenda for Saturday. The morning and after-noon are open for leisure activities or scheduled tours. The reception and gala are still SATURDAY evening as the fea-tured event for the 76th Annual Convention. Ladies, feel free to dress to impress or wear your Sunday best. Gentle-men, a suit or sport coat and tie are appropriate. The complete convention program with more details is included later in this booklet.

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IDENTIFICATION Your personalized name badge is an important item during convention week. It tells everyone who you are, gives you a handy schedule of activities on the back of the badge, and directs you where to load the buses for offsite events during convention. Be sure to wear your name badge throughout convention week for identification and access on the tours and all social events.

Please note that Gala–only name badges and dinner tickets will be available for pickup after 4:00 p.m. at the registra-tion desk on Saturday, May 25. Gala only registration does not provide access to convention events earlier in the week (hospitality, breakfasts, luncheons, dinner/entertainment events). If you would like to upgrade your registration, please see the registration desk.

ARRIVING BY AIRThe Portland International Airport is a short 30-minute drive to the hotel. Cab fare to the hotel is approximately $35 each way.

RENTAl CAR OpTIONFor those choosing to rent a car at the Portland Inter-national Airport, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, and Hertz are available.

www.avis.com (800.331.1212)www.budget.com (800.218.7992)www.dollar.com (800.800.4000)www.enterprise.com (800.736.8222)www.hertz.com (800.654.3131)

PARKING AT THE HOTELValet parking at the hotel is $32 with in/out privileges. There is no self parking available. Due to space limitations, no oversized vehicles are allowed.

TUesday, May 21 1:00p – 5:00p DUMAC Board Meeting Broadway 3-4

Wednesday, May 22 3:00p – 5:00p Hospitality Central Pavilion6:00p – 10:00p DU’s Homecoming Hilton Portland A Taste of Portland10:00p – Midnight Hospitality Central Pavilion

ThUrsday, May 23 6:30a – 8:30a Emeritus Board Meeting Parlors ABC1:30p – 4:30p Board of Directors’ Meeting Pavilion2:00p – 4:00p Hospitality Central Grand Ballroom6:00p – 7:45p Dinner Grand Ballroom8:30p – 10:00p Live Entertainment Schnitzer Concert Hall10:00p – Midnight Hospitality Central Pavilion

Friday, May 24 6:30a – 7:50a Duck Hunters’ Breakfast Grand Ballroom8:00a – Noon General Business Session I Schnitzer Concert HallNoon – 2:00p Group Luncheon Grand Ballroom/Pavilion 2:00p – 4:30p General Business Session II Schnitzer Concert Hall5:00p – 6:00p Cocktail Hour Grand Ballroom Dinner On Your Own8:00p – Midnight Hospitality Central Grand Ballroom

saTUrday, May 25 Morning open for tours and activities5:30p – 6:30p Reception Pavilion6:30p – 10:00p Gala Grand Ballroom10:00p – Midnight 5 Guys Named Moe Pavilion

Convention Activities

May 22 - 26, 2013 PorTland, or

TUesday, May 21 1:00p – 5:00p DUMAC Board Meeting Broadway 3-4

Wednesday, May 22 3:00p – 5:00p Hospitality Central Pavilion6:00p – 10:00p DU’s Homecoming Hilton Portland A Taste of Portland10:00p – Midnight Hospitality Central Pavilion

ThUrsday, May 23 6:30a – 8:30a Emeritus Board Meeting Parlors ABC1:30p – 4:30p Board of Directors’ Meeting Pavilion2:00p – 4:00p Hospitality Central Grand Ballroom6:00p – 7:45p Dinner Grand Ballroom8:30p – 10:00p Live Entertainment Schnitzer Concert Hall10:00p – Midnight Hospitality Central Pavilion

Friday, May 24 6:30a – 7:50a Duck Hunters’ Breakfast Grand Ballroom8:00a – Noon General Business Session I Schnitzer Concert HallNoon – 2:00p Group Luncheon Grand Ballroom/Pavilion 2:00p – 4:30p General Business Session II Schnitzer Concert Hall5:00p – 6:00p Cocktail Hour Grand Ballroom Dinner On Your Own8:00p – Midnight Hospitality Central Grand Ballroom

saTUrday, May 25 Morning open for tours and activities5:30p – 6:30p Reception Pavilion6:30p – 10:00p Gala Grand Ballroom10:00p – Midnight 5 Guys Named Moe Pavilion

Convention Activities

May 22 - 26, 2013 PorTland, or

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WELCOME NEWCOMERSIf you indicated on your registration form that the 2013 Convention is your first convention, you’ll find a First DU Convention ribbon in your registration packet. Please attach the ribbon to your name badge so that repeat convention attendees can welcome you, offer assistance, and generally enhance your enjoyment of your convention activities. Welcome to the Ducks Unlimited convention family!

REGISTRATION POLICYPlease register promptly upon arrival at the Ducks Unlim-ited convention registration desk in the Ballroom Foyer of the Hilton Portland. Complimentary registration is provided for all children 14 years of age or younger, except for the closing gala on Saturday evening and/or participa-tion in any of the tours. The fee for children attending the gala is $150 for the regular gala meal or $20 for chicken strips and fries. Children accompanying parents on any of the tours are required to pay the tour registration fee.

ON THE SOCIAL AGENDAAll tours depart from and return to the Hilton Portland Lobby (Broadway side). Meet in the Lobby 30 minutes prior to departure time to load buses.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22Convention begins as we commence the activities for the week with DU’s Homecoming – A Taste of Portland. Come dressed as a Portlander and enjoy Portland’s famous microbrews, catch up with old friends, and welcome new-comers while enjoying a relaxed evening with some great tavern food. A Taste of Portland will spill over into Hospi-tality Central, so remember to bring pins for trading.

THURSDAY, MAY 23Over the years, convention has offered a variety of en-tertainers, and this year should prove to be among the favorites. Enjoy a Las Vegas type show with imperson-ations, comedy, and singing. It’s an act that will amaze you. Drinks and dinner will be served at the Hilton Portland in the Grand Ballroom before the show.

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FRIDAY, MAY 24 New Schedule FormatBegin your busy day bright and early with the Duck Hunt-ers’ Breakfast, a full breakfast buffet (6:30 a.m. – 7:50 a.m.) in the Grand Ballroom. New to the schedule this year is a one-day business session. The business session will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Schnitzer Concert Hall across the street from the Hilton. We’ll break for lunch at the Hilton then reconvene at the Schnitzer Concert Hall to elect our new president and conclude the business session. Join us for cocktail hour in the Grand Ballroom before heading out with your friends at our traditional “Night on the Town.” To help in planning your night out, we’ve incorporated a “Where to Dine” section (page 21), which highlights the most popular restaurants in the area.

SATURDAY, MAY 25 New Schedule FormatTo help you enjoy all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer, we’ve built in some free time in the schedule. Enjoy salmon fishing on the Willamette River, see the sites of Mt. St. Helens, or adventure on your own. As convention week winds down, the evening festivities culminate with the 76th Gala Reception from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Pavilion Lobby followed by the 76th Annual Convention Gala in the Grand Ballroom. This fabulous evening fea-tures excellent food and a spirited live auction conducted by United Country Auction Services. Lastly, you’ll be able to kick up your heels and dance the night away with 5 Guys Named Moe (in the Pavilion, second level) immedi-ately following the conclusion of the auction. Ducks Unlimited’s 76th Annual Convention will be a memorable week, and a full schedule of important meetings and enjoyable social events are planned to help celebrate the beginning of DU’s next 75 years. Thank you for your support.

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MEETING SCHEDULENote: Buses will start loading from the lobby (Broad- way side) 30 minutes prior to the time listed for tours and activities.

TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2013

10:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration Ballroom Foyer

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Committee Meeting

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Gathering and Pin Trading (Cash Bar) Pavilion

9:00 pm – Midnight Gathering and Pin Trading (Cash Bar) Pavilion

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2013

7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Ballroom Foyer

7:45 am – 4:00 pm Mt. St. Helens Tour Lobby (Broadway Side)

8:00 am – 2:30 pm Gorge Tour Lobby (Broadway Side)

9:00 am – 5:30 pm Committee Meetings

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Wine Tour Lobby (Broadway Side)

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Rehearsals Studio Suite

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Hospitality Central sponsored by Discover Pavilion

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm DU’s Homecoming – A Taste of Portland

Hilton Portland

10:00 pm – Midnight Hospitality Central sponsored by Discover Pavilion

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THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2013

6:30 am – 5:30 pm Committee Meetings

7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Ballroom Foyer

8:00 am – 2:30 pm Gorge Tour Lobby (Broadway Side)

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Wine Tour Lobby (Broadway Side)

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm City & Garden Tour Lobby (Broadway Side)

1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Board of Directors’ Meeting Pavilion

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Hospitality Central sponsored by Discover Grand Ballroom

6:00 pm – 7:45 pm Dinner Grand Ballroom

8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Live Entertainment Schnitzer Concert Hall

10:00 pm – Midnight Hospitality Central sponsored by Discover Pavilion

FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2013

6:30 am – 7:50 am Duck Hunters’ Breakfast Grand Ballroom

7:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration Ballroom Foyer

8:00 am – Noon General Business Session I Schnitzer Concert Hall

Noon – 2:00 pm Group Luncheon Grand Ballroom/Pavilion

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2:00 pm – 4:30 pm General Business Session II Schnitzer Concert Hall

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Cocktail Hour Grand Ballroom

Night on the Town - Dinner with Friends

8:00 pm – Midnight Hospitality Central sponsored by Discover Grand Ballroom

SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2013

6:00 am – Noon Spring Chinook Salmon Fishing Lobby (Broadway Side)

7:00 am – 9:00 am Registration Pavilion Foyer

7:45 am – 4:00 pm Mt. St. Helens Tour Lobby (Broadway Side)

9:00 am – Noon Kids’ Activities Pavilion

9:00 am – 1:00 pm City & Garden Tour Lobby (Broadway Side)

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Registration Pavilion Foyer

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Board Pictures Pavilion Lobby

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm 76th Annual Convention Reception Pavilion

6:30 pm – 10:00 pm 76th Annual Convention Gala Grand Ballroom

10:00 pm – Midnight 5 Guys Named Moe – Dance Band Pavilion

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CONVENTION TOURSPlease note: Your ticket for the day you selected and for the described tour(s) is included in your convention registration envelope. As soon as you arrive, please register at the DU registration area located in the Ballroom Foyer of the Hilton. Those who did not return the tour reserva-tion form that was included in the convention registra-tion brochure may still be able to participate in any tour activity if space is available by reporting to the Convention Registration Area. Please keep your ticket attached to your Convention name badge. You will need both to participate in the tours.

CITY & GARDEN TOUR1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Thursday)9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Saturday)

Portland is an intimate city with el-egant parks, bridges, intriguing architec-ture, beautiful gar-dens, and fantastic views. But most of all, it is a city full of activities and an outdoor playground that beckons all who visit to explore! Your tour guide will share Portland’s history and points of interest as you travel

between the city’s most beloved gardens. The world-class Lan Su Chinese Garden is one of Portland’s most beautiful and tranquil attractions. The 40,000-square-foot walled garden, located in the heart of downtown, is the larg-est Suzhou-style garden outside of China. Wander along its secluded walkways and explore the elegant pavilions, ponds, and arched bridges. Five gardens comprise the 5.5-acre Japanese Garden, which emphasizes the essence of nature through plants, stone, and water. Lose yourself in the tranquility and beauty of these five gardens–Strolling Pond, Tea, Sand and Stone, and the Natural and Flat Gardens. Near the Japanese Garden is the International Rose Test Garden, where you can make a brief stop to see the first buds of spring that have just begun to appear. Estab-lished in 1917, this is the oldest public rose test garden in the United States; when in bloom, it boasts over 10,000 roses and 600 varieties.

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GORGE TOUR8:00 am – 2:30 pm (Wednesday, Thursday)

Experience the grandeur and history of the Columbia River Gorge as you travel along a section of the Old Columbia River Gorge Highway past enchanting waterfalls. Enjoy scenic Wahkeena Falls, a Yakima Indian word meaning “most beautiful.” Stop at the spectacular Multnomah Falls, which is the fourth highest in the United States, plummet-ing 620 feet. Explore the falls by taking a short walk up the paved trail to the Simon Benson Bridge or just stand at the base and revel in its splendor. The tour continues to Horsetail Falls, which is named for its characteristic form and plunges 176 feet. Other stops on this tour include Bonneville Dam and Fish Hatchery. The Bonneville Dam is the first of eight federal locks and dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. View the fish migration at the hatchery and visit the well known, 11-foot, 500-pound, 70-year-old white sturgeon named Herman. You will enjoy lunch on the banks of the Columbia River in the town of Hood River, where on a windy day you will see the colorful sails of windsurfers in this world- renowned windsurfing capitol.

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MT. ST. HElENS TOUR7:45 am – 4:00 pm (Wednesday, Saturday)

On Sunday, May 18, 1980, Mt. St. Helens blasted into his-tory and violently changed the land-scape with an earth-quake that measured 5.1 on the Richter

scale. See how this massive eruption changed the moun-tain forever. You will see spectacular and unique views of the mountain, crater, and lava dome from Mt. St. Helens Visitor’s Center and Johnston Ridge Observatory. The eruption of Mt. St. Helens was one of the most dramatic natural events in the history of the United States. Discover what Mt. St. Helens looked like before the blast, what happened during the eruption, and how wildlife and plant life have re-emerged from the ash. Hear stories from people who experienced the blast and those forever caught in its wake—like Harry Truman who lived at the foot of the mountain on the shores of Spirit Lake and belligerently vowed never to leave. Remnants of the destruction remain three decades later and are a stark contrast to the natural beauty that has emerged. A box lunch will be provided.

SpRING CHINOOk SAlMON FISHING 6:00 am – Noon (Saturday)

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind fishing trip for “springers,” which are a special spring run of Chinook Salmon. You’ll be fishing in the Willamette River, which runs through downtown Portland—just six short blocks from our host hotel. The trip includes bait, tackle, salmon tag, license, and guide service. Each boat holds 4 to 6 people. For those lucky enough to catch these premium salmon, meat packing is available.

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WINE TOUR10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Wednesday, Thursday)

Travel by motor coach through rolling hillsides, picturesque vineyards, and manicured orchards in one of the most scenic areas in

the region, Yamhill County. Sample wines from three unique wineries – Duck Pond, Vista Hills, and Erath. Get a behind-the-scenes guided tour and learn more about the winemaking process. Like the great wine regions of France and Germany, Oregon’s wine country is blessed with a long, moderate growing season, which has proven ideal for such grapes as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and White Rieslings. Yamhill County’s winemakers consistently produce wines that receive the highest honors in many American and international wine competitions. This tour is complete with a specially prepared vintner’s lunch in a vineyard setting.

DU’S HOMECOMING – A TASTE OF pORTlAND6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Wednesday)

Portland embraces nature and is known for its diverse people, culture, food, and microbrews. Dress as a Port-lander, socialize with your DU family, and enjoy the taste of Portland microbrews and tavern food.

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OTHER ATTRACTIONSPortland is known for being laid back and friendly, and you will be amazed by the small city feel of this big city. With a reputation for manicured parks, eclectic nightlife, fine microbreweries and abounding nature, Portland is a city to explore and trek. Our tours highlight the crown jewels of the city, but there is still more to discover.

pORTlAND SATURDAY MARkET Stroll through the nation’s largest weekly open-air arts and crafts market, Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on North Waterfront Park and Ankeny Parkway. portlandsaturdaymarket.com

FOOD CARTSThe food cart phenomenon is what Portland is all about. Communal eating and the opportunity to open a restaurant without the brick and mortar costs. With 475 operating in the Portland area at any given time, these food carts offer creative options at affordable prices. Just walk out your hotel and you will stumble across the first of many “pods,” as clusters of carts are known here, in sprawling former parking lots over the entire city. foodcartsportland.com

pOWEll’S CITY OF BOOkSPowell’s City of Books is located in the Pearl District and claims to be the world’s largest new and second-hand bookshop, with more than a million books spread across an entire block. powells.com

VOODOO DOUGHNUTSUnusual, unique, creative and delicious – a doughnut shop where people stand in line for hours to get one. Voodoo Doughnuts are iconic Portland, a bit weird but truly a Portland must see! voodoodoughnut.com

TAx FEE SHOppINGYour money will go further in Portland. With no sales tax and world-class shopping right outside the hotel, you will enjoy all Portland has to offer:

Columbia SportswearFilsonMacy’sPioneer PlaceNike PortlandPendeltonNordstromMercantile Portland…and many more.

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DAY TRIpS TO THE BEACHAstoriaAstoria is situated near the mouth of the Columbia River, and was the first settlement west of the Mississippi River and the end of Lewis and Clark’s expedition. The city was named after the American investor John Jacob Astor. His American Fur Company founded Fort Astoria at the site in 1811. A number of movies were filmed in Astoria, includ-ing The Goonies, Kindergarten Cop, Free Willy 2, and The Ring 2. Astoria also houses the Columbia River Maritime Museum, a remarkable museum that preserves the rich maritime heritage of the entire Columbia River region.

Cannon BeachCannon Beach is a popular vacation resort that extends for four miles along the Pacific Ocean. The city was named after a small, iron cannon that came ashore from a ship-wrecked U.S. Navy schooner. Enjoy great boutiques and breathtaking views that encompass the Pacific Ocean and Haystack Rock, which rises 235 feet above miles of soft, sandy beach.

RAFFLES AND AUCTIONSTHE SUpER DUCk RAFFlEBuyers will receive:  • 10 tickets for the Convention Raffle  •  9 tickets (3 each day) for the Ducks Unlimited Daily 

Lucky Duck Drawing  •  1 ticket for a special 1 in 150 chance to win a Fausti 

Boutique 12-gauge, side-by-side shotgun (only available to the Super Duck participants)

Tickets: The Super Duck package is $300 and is limited to the first 150 buyers. Buyers receive a special Super Duck ribbon for their name badge.

Tickets are available at the registration desk table starting Tuesday afternoon or in Hospitality Central while supplies last.

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THE CONVENTION RAFFlEAn all-expense-paid trip to the 2014 national convention in St. Louis, Missouri, will include:  • Two round trip airline tickets to St. Louis  •  A hotel suite at the convention headquarters, the Hyatt 

Regency at the Arch, including two nights before or after the convention

  •  Complimentary convention registration fees for  two people

  •  Your choice of two DU tours for two people in St. Louis  •  Preferred seating for your table at the Saturday night 

gala in St. Louis

Tickets: $50 Each | 3 For $100 | 10 For $250

These tickets are available throughout the convention week. DAIlY lUCkY DUCk DRAWINGFour winners will be drawn each day, with one daily winner in each level.

Tickets: $20 Each | 3 For $50 | 7 for $100

Only 150 to be sold on the day of each drawing, not in-cluding the tickets in the Super Duck raffle package.

Prize #1 Fausti Silvery Over & Under

Prize #2 Remington 700 ADL .270 Rifle

Prize #3 “Mallard Rise” Bronze of the Year

Prize #4 Ten tickets for the St. Louis Convention raffle  ($250 value)

3x3 GUN GIVEAWAYDU is giving away 3 Winchester SXP Max-4 Camo Shotguns per day for 3 days with 3 ways to enter for FREE (that’s 9 guns total we’re giving away)! Come find DU’s official credit card booth outside the Pavilion or Grand Ballroom for details.

MIDWAY USA ADOpT-A-TEAM DRAWINGThis drawing will feature matching adult and youth model Browning A-Bolt .257 rifles.  •  Each purchased ticket comes with a set of Browning 

pocket knives displayed in a commemorative tin  •  The winner may choose a high school or university

shooting program that will receive half the raffle proceeds

Tickets: $30 Each

Only 300 tickets to be sold

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REMINGTON 1911 R1 ENHANCED pISTOl DRAWINGTry your luck to win a one-of-a-kind Remington Enhanced Model 1911 in Mossy Oak Tree Stand Camo courtesy of Camo Solutions.

Tickets: $20 Each | 3 For $50

Only 200 to be sold

REMINGTON MODEl R-15 .223 MODERN SpORTING RIFlE DRAWINGThis drawing will give away a Camo Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR) in .223 Remington.

Tickets: $20 Each | 3 For $50

Only 200 to be sold

SILENT AUCTIONSWhat would a DU event be without silent auctions! Watch for them during convention week in Hospitality Central.

2013 CONVENTION GALA AND AUCTION Get ready for a spectacular live auction at the 2013 Ducks Unlimited National Convention, May 25, at the Hilton Portland. Special artwork, unique trips, and wonder-ful firearms are displayed and auctioned to benefit DU’s conservation efforts. The auction is powered by Ducks Un-limited partner United Country Auction Services. Visit convention.ducks.org and see some of the featured auction items available at Saturday night’s auction. DU’s National Convention is sponsored in part by Discover. If you use your Ducks Unlimited Discover card at the Convention and auction, DU and wetlands conser-vation will benefit.

COSTA RICA BIllFISHING FOR FOURHead south to Tamarindo, Costa Rica, for five days and four nights at the beautiful Mirador Bed and Breakfast.  You and your travel partners

will be treated to two full days of the finest offshore fishing in the world with the crew of Go Fish. You can expect comfortable and well-appointed accommodations, world- class cuisine, a top-of-the-line boat operated by seasoned

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guides, and management and staff committed to providing the utmost service and attention to detail.    Tamarindo, located on Costa Rica’s northwest Pacific coast, has become the hotspot for surfers and blue water sport fishermen. Record catches of marlin, sailfish, giant tuna, and other species have become legendary, and Go Fish Costa Rica is your guide to experiencing that lore. Whether you want deep-sea blue-water fishing or bot-tom fishing on the reef, Captains Peter Heidenreich and Chris Watkins will put you on the fish in this sportsman’s paradise. However you decide to reel them in, be sure to have your fresh catch cooked for you at one of the friendly beachfront restaurants!    This trip for four includes two ocean-view suites, four nights lodging, two full days fishing, all fishing guides and tackle, private transfers to and from the Liberia Interna-tional Airport, and a daily gourmet breakfast.Donated by Go Fish Costa Rica NEW MExICO TROpHY Elk HUNT FOR TWO

Whitetail Whiskey and Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey are pleased to offer a guided trophy elk hunt for two people on

a 50,000-acre private ranch in northeast New Mexico. This five-day package includes all meals and beverages, two bull elk tags, guide service, transportation while hunting, and field dressing and preliminary preparation of the harvest.    This magnificent property, located in the Vermejo River Valley, boasts a large population of migratory elk. In an ef-fort to create a sustainable trophy bull hunting operation, the ranch only harvests 10 percent of its allotted 90 bull tags each year. This opportunity is an example of trophy big game hunting at its finest.  The hunts will be conducted in a spot-and-stalk man-ner with one guide for every two individuals. You will be driven to the various hunting areas in 4x4 pickups and ATVs and then continue on foot, while accompanied by one of the ranch’s experienced guides. Hunters will be given the opportunity to shoot the bull of their choice.Donated by Western Spirits 

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DUCkS UNlIMITED EDITION CUSTOM TRUCkVAUlTTruckVault Inc., makers of the world’s finest in-vehicle secure storage systems, is proud to donate for Ducks Unlimited’s national conven-

tion auction a custom TruckVault built for either a covered pickup or full-size SUV.   The package includes high-end wood-grain drawer fronts, specially engraved DU logo, push-button key over-ride locks, OEM carpeting inside and out, and a standard divider package.    Whether your passion is hunting, fishing, clay shooting, photography, scuba diving, archery, or collectibles, Truck-Vault products deliver absolute “out of sight–out of mind” in-vehicle security. With products to fit every vehicle type, a TruckVault adds function, organization, and security that maximizes your available space. Product configurations anticipate every need, and because TruckVaults are crafted one at a time, custom additions are always welcomed.Donated by TruckVault Inc. 2013 DU GUNS OF THE YEAR

The winning bidder of this special auction item will re-ceive a set of Ducks Unlimited 2013 firearms. Included are the 2013 Shotgun of the Year, the 2013 Rifle of the Year, and the 2013 Handgun of the Year.    The Fausti Silvery 12-gauge over/under shotgun fea-tures a special Ducks Unlimited engraving and gold inlay and its own deluxe hard gun case. The Remington M700 bolt-action rifle comes with a natural wood-laminate stock and mounted bore-sighted matching 3-9x40mm scope.

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The Kimber Custom II 1911 semiautomatic pistol offers custom hardwood grips featuring the DU logo and comes with its own hard case. The Fausti and Kimber are both marked as DU serial number 0002.

1989–1990 BROWNING A-500 DINNER GUNOffered by Ducks Unlimited and Browning in 1989–1990, this 12-gauge firearm is fitted with a 28" vent-rib barrel with interchangeable chokes. The stock and forearm are crafted with high-grade American walnut. The receiver is ornately engraved with artwork by Terry Redlin. Complete with premium-quality gun case. Donated by Roger Penrod 

ORIGINAl ART BY ART lAMAYIn this original watercolor painting, Art LaMay portrays a wood duck drake and hen fly-ing by a sycamore tree. LaMay captures the character of his wildlife subjects by painting in an up-close-and-personal style. The piece is presented in a beautifully ornate frame with

quadruple matting. Measures 37"x47" framed.Donated by Art LaMay ORIGINAl ART BY ANGUS SHORTT

This original oil painting depicts a beautiful scene of blue-winged teal. Angus Shortt was a well-known Winni-peg artist and painter of wildlife art. He was born in 1908 in

Belfast, Ireland, and his family immigrated to Manitoba when he was a young child. Shortt was able to combine his passions as an ornithologist and artist by working as an illustrator and wildlife artist from 1939 to 1973 for Ducks Unlimited Canada at Oak Hammock Marsh. He special-ized in painting ducks and geese and donated his artwork to many DU events. Image size is 22"x30". Framing donated by Jerry Brocato with Sporting World, Inc. 

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pACIFIC NORTHWEST DECOY COllECTIONThese handmade and hand-painted decoys are crafted by Virginia decoy maker Bill Powell of False Cape Gunning Decoys. Each decoy has a handmade cork body with a wooden head, tail and keel. 

  The Flyway Collection featuring 30 decoys, represents seven species of waterfowl native to the Pacific Northwest: the harlequin, old squaw, surf scoter, barrows goldeneye, bufflehead, common eider, and king eider. Image shows only a portion of the decoys in this collection.Donated by Bill Powell lEUpOlD OpTICS COllECTION

Leupold optics are renowned for their unchallenged rugged-ness, absolute waterproof integrity, and superior optical quality. A century of observation and optical experience has gone into every binocular and scope produced, and the results are well worth the extra effort required to achieve this level of quality. In support of Ducks Unlim-ited’s National Conven-tion being held in its na-

tive state of Oregon, Leupold is pleased to offer a complete optics collection, including spotting scopes, binoculars, rangefinders, and gun scopes. The collection includes the following optics: VX-6 2-12x42mm Duplex Rifle Scope, VX-1 4-12x40mm Matte Duplex Rifle Scope, 10x42mm Acadia Binocular, 10x42mm McKinley Binocular, 15-45x60mm Ventana Spotting Scope Kit, 12-40x60mm Golden Ring HD Spot-ting Scope Kit, RX-600i Rangefinder, and RX-1000i Camo Rangefinder.Donated by Leupold

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WHERE TO DINE$ = less than $15 $$$ = $30–$50$$ = $15 – $30 $$$$ = more than $50

AMERICAN

Little Bird $$ 219 SW 6TH Ave. (503) 688-5952 | littlebirdbistro.com

Heathman Hotel $$-$$$ 1001 SW Broadway (503) 241-4100 | portland.heathmanhotel.com

Bluehour $$-$$$ 250 NW 13th Avenue at Everett St. (503) 226-3394 | bluehouronline.com

Clyde Common $$ 1014 SW Stark St. (503) 228-3333 | clydecommon.com

Brasserie Montmarte $$ 626 SW Park Ave. (503) 236-3036 | brasseriepdx.com

Cassidy’s $$ 1331 SW Washington St. (503) 223-0054 | cassidysrestaurant.com

H50 Bistro and Bar $$ 50 Southwest Morrison (503) 484-1415 | h5obistro.com

Red Star Tavern $$-$$$ 503 SW Alder St. (503) 222-0005 | redstartavern.com

The Original Dinerant $-$$ 300 SW 6th Ave. (503) 546-2666 | originaldinerant.com

Besaw’s $-$$ 2301 NW Savier St. (503) 228-2619 | besaws.com

Café Nell $-$$ 1987 NW Kearney (503) 295-6487 | cafenell.com

Wildwood $$-$$$ 1221 NW 21st Ave. (503) 248-9663 | wildwoodrestaurant.com

Brix Tavern $-$$ 1338 NW Hoyt St. (503) 943-5995 | brixtavern.com

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Gilt Club $$ 306 NW Broadway (503) 222-4458 | giltclub.com

Ivories Jazz Club $$ 1435 NW Flanders (503) 241-6514 | ivoriesjazz.com

Jamison $$ 900 NW 11th Ave. (503) 972-3330 | jamisonpdx.com

Metrovino $$ 1139 NW 11th Ave. (503) 517-7778 | metrovinopdx.com

Pink Rose $ 1300 NW Lovejoy St. (503) 482-2165 | pinkrosepdx.com

Riffle NW $$ 333 NW 13th Ave. (503) 894-8978 | rifflenw.com

Higgins Restaurant and Bar $$ 1239 SW Broadway (503) 222-9070 | higginsportland.com STEAkHOUSES

Ringside Restaurant $$$ 2165 W. Burnside (503) 223-1513 | ringsidesteakhouse.com

Portland City Grill $$$ 111 SW 5th Ave. 30th Floor (503) 450-0030 | portlandcitygrill.com

Portland Prime $$$ 121 SW 3rd Ave. (503) 223-6200 | portlandprime.net

ITAlIAN

Caffe Mingo $$ 807 NW 21st Ave. (503) 226-4646 | barmingonw.com

Clarklewis $$-$$$ 1001 SE Water Ave. (503) 235-2294 | clarklewispdx.com

Mucca Osteria $$ 1022 SW Morrison St. (503) 227-5521 | muccaosteria.com

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Nel Centro $$-$$$ 1408 SW Sixth Ave. (503) 484-1099 | nelcentro.com

Serratto $$-$$$ 2112 NW Kearney St. (503) 221-1195 | serratto.com

Coppia $$ 417 NW 10th Ave. (503) 295-9536 | coppiaportland.com

Oven and Shaker $ 1134 NW Everett St. (503) 241-1600 | ovenandshaker.com SEAFOOD

Dan & Louis Oyster Bar $$ 208 SW Ankeny St. (503) 227-5906 | danandlouis.com

Ringside Fish House $$-$$$ 838 SW Park Ave. (503) 227-3900 | ringsidefishhouse.com

Harborside by McCormick & Schmick’s $$ 309 SW Montgomery (503) 220-1865 | mccormickandschmicks.com

Jake’s Famous Crawfish $$ 401 SW 12th Ave. (503) 226-1419 | mccormickandschmicks.com

ASIAN

Masu Sushi $-$$ 406 SW 13th Ave. (503) 221-6278 | masusushi.com

E-San Thai Cuisine $ 133 SW 2nd Ave. (503) 223-4090 | e-santhai.com

Shigezo Japanese Restaurant $-$$ 910 SW Salmon St. (503) 688-5202 | shigezo-pdx.com

Pok Pok $ 3226 SE Division Street (503) 232-1387 | pokpokpdx.com

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OTHER

Andina Peruvian $$-$$$ 1314 NW Gilsan St. (503) 228-9535 | andinarestaurant.com/

OX Argentine $$-$$$ 2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (503) 284-3366 | oxpdx.com

East India Co Grill and Bar $$ 821 SW 11th Ave. (503) 227-8815 | eastindiacopdx.com

Huber’s Café traditional turkey dinner $$ 411 SW 3rd. Ave. (503) 228-5686 | hubers.com

Karam Lebanese Cuisine $-$$ 316 SW Stark St. (503) 223-0830 | karamrestaurant.com

The Parish Cajan cuisine $ 231 NW 11th Ave. (503) 227-2421 | theparishpdx.com

BREW pUBS

Burnside Brewing Company $ 701 E. Burnside St. (503) 946-8151 | burnsidebrewco.com

Kells Irish Pub $ 112 SW Second Ave. (503) 227-4057 | kellsirish.com

Rock Bottom Brewery $-$$ 206 SW Morrison St. (503) 796-2739 | rockbottom.com

Bridgeport Brewpub $-$$ 1313 NW Marshall St. (503) 241-3612 | bridgeportbrew.com

Paragon Restaurant and Bar $$ 1309 NW Hoyt (503) 833-5060 | paragonrestaurant.com

Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House $ 210 NW 11th Ave (503) 296-4906 deschutesbrewery.com/locations/portland

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