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Wisconsin State Ducks Unlimited Newsletter August 2014

Chairman’s Corner Glenn Goergen—Wisconsin State Chairman

In This

Issue

I wonder if you know how good you are. I wonder if you know

how great you can become.

You have achieved much in the last few years. More dollars

from Wisconsin, more acres preserved, more ducks in the sky.

In 2013, for example, Wisconsin DU had an 8% growth in reve-

nue. Do you even know that? Do you know how great you are?

Do you know how great you can become?

Let’s start with a few numbers so that you can see how good

you are. Here are the top ten fundraising states for 2013:

Wisconsin Newsletter Page 1

Chairman’s Corner 1

Bing’s Blog 2

Calendar Kick Off 4

Past Webfoots 5

Habitat and Development Update 6

Sheboygan County Greenwings 7

Wolf River Chapter 9

Staff Spotlight 10

Milwaukee Convention 11

Capital Brewery 12

Editor’s Note 13

Credits / Contacts 14

DU Varsity

Speaking of extraordinary performances, let’s discuss one of our newest and most promising event platforms: DU Varsity. High school chapters have been fairly common in the southern Atlantic states for the past several years, but in 2013, President Dunklin issued a call to action to expand the program’s footprint, and thus the Varsity program was born. Thanks largely to the pioneering efforts of North Carolina volunteers and staff, the Youth and Education Committee produced the inaugural draft of the Varsity Chapter Manual. DU Varsity chapters offer students and their respective high schools the unique opportunity to learn about the importance of habitat conservation in a fun setting that engages the entire community. Students that volunteer for Varsity chapters develop a keen under-standing of our wild landscapes and their associated benefits. Additionally, high school members acquire life and leadership skills that will benefit them throughout their educational and career pursuits. Regardless of a student’s personal interests, there is great value in becoming a member of a DU Varsity chapter.

After one year on the job, and coming from “the good old days” this is what I have learned. DU is doing great finan-cially with just as many acres to restore as before, but with more knowhow and priorities in place than way back when. Today we are much more politically involved and have formed partnerships with other conservation organizations , allowing us to have more clout in Washington.

And like many other organizations, we are having a youth and volunteer problem. We are tackling the youth problem head on. I have provided you with a synopsis from Youth and Education coordinators Mark Horobetz and Will John-son to show how far we have come and where we are head-ing. Elsewhere in this issue you can read about just 2 exam-ples of successful Wisconsin Greenwing Programs.

Youth & Education Summary

This is an incredible time for Ducks Unlimited’s Youth and Education programs both quantifiably and” theoretically”. Last year, we were officially introduced to DU Varsity, Ducks Unlimited’s high school chapter program; we watched two Texas university chapters reach historical fundraising mile-stones, and we witnessed our youth membership exceed 50,000 for the first time since 2010.

Bing’s Blog

Bing Taege Regional Vice

President Zone 3

(WI, MI, MN) Youth and Education

Committee

Now let’s rank these states on a per capita basis, or revenue raised per person. After all, some states have a much larger, in fact substantially larger, popu-lation than Wisconsin.

Yes, Wisconsin looks pretty good! There was a time when Wisconsin raised more money than any other state. That may never happen again, but being num-ber one in per capita revenue should still be an ambi-tious, but attainable, goal. You are good – now it’s time to see how great you can become.

Glenn

Chairman’s Corner (Cont.)

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Bing’s Blog Cont….

To properly roll out DU Varsity, Ducks Unlimited initiated a

year-long marketing campaign promoting the program through

advertisements in DU Magazine, a homepage on the DU web-

site, and a Facebook page that today boasts about 3,000 likes.

Though still in its infancy, through these efforts our high school

program held 28 events in 2013 that generated $166,000 dol-

lars—up 31 percent over 2012. Additionally, in 2014, Varsity

chapters have already held 14 events totaling $155,000 dollars.

While 2013 was certainly a success for the Varsity program, the

Youth & Education committee has identified several key as-

pects within the program that need to be strengthened in or-

der to provide sustainability for the future. One is to provide

more access to educational components that will help with

engagement and retention of high school volunteers and mem-

bers. Two forthcoming projects the re-release of “A Beginners

Guide to Waterfowling & Conservation” which is currently un-

dergoing illustration and content updates and will be added to

the incentive merchandise lineup in the near future. Addition-

ally, the DU Waterfowl Identification Field Guides are getting a

facelift and will be available soon.

Lastly, the largest project, currently in its infancy, is the

“Conservation 101” DVD series that will be free of charge to

Varsity and Ducks University chapters across the country. This

four to five week DVD series will feature regional footage and

information while also focusing on “priority areas.” Corre-

sponding printed material will be available with each episode,

including an opportunity to incorporate learning assessments

at the end of each course.

University Chapters

In much the same manner that our Varsity program has devel-

oped, what began as a novelty chapter at the University of Tex-

as in 1985 has now evolved into one of the fastest-growing

facets of our business.

Ducks Unlimited University Chapters have produced exponen-

tial increases in both membership and revenue over the past

three years—and they show no signs of slowing down. In fact,

2013 ranks as the best single fundraising year in university pro-

gram history. 82 chapters hosted 116 events, which when

combined, exceeded the million-dollar event income threshold

for the first time. Other major accomplishments included two

college chapters qualifying for the President’s Elite (Texas

A&M /Lamar University) and the first collegiate event earning a

Top Ten Event designation (Texas A&M.)

Each year, we identify the collegiate chapters producing the

highest event income in the country by virtue of the Sweet 16

bracket. Qualifying chapters are seeded based on final ranking

and, in total, these 16 chapters raised more than half of the

million dollars generated in 2013 through all our collegiate

events.

Last year, the Aggieland Chapter of Texas A&M University was

the number one event income producing collegiate chapter in

the country. Exceeding 184,000 dollars in total revenue, Texas

A&M led the pack by hosting the largest single event in univer-

sity program history. What is not reflected in these numbers is

the fact that chapters like Aggieland are also providing future

leaders for the organization. Countless District Chairmen, Area

Chairmen, and volunteers began their DU careers within the

university system, and each year, our collegiate program be-

comes stronger due to the foundation they’ve helped estab-

lish.

New to the University program for 2014 will be the inaugural

university leadership summit called “Third Term,” which will

take place August 1-3 in Memphis, TN. The summit is for uni-

versity chapter volunteers and mentors and will include guest

speakers President George Dunklin, David Schuessler, Ronal

Roberson, Ainsley Beeman and Zach Pederson from DU TV.

Collegiate volunteers from all over the country will converge

on DU National Headquarters that weekend to participate in

breakout sessions and roundtable discussions covering topics

from conservation education, fundraising best practices and

leadership skills

The Future Is Bright, But There Remains Much To Do

While we certainly have reason to celebrate our successes,

there is much work left to be done. Currently, only 15 states

have an active Youth and Education Chairperson to help ex-

plain, deliver, and lead programs. Not surprisingly, 65 percent

of Ducks Unlimited’s existing University and Varsity chapters

are located within 13 of these 15 states.

As we look to the future, let us not forget where we came

from. The Greenwing program, which began in earnest as a

way to engage youth in the interests of their fathers, has now

evolved into a development system for future leaders, is a via-

ble fundraising platform, and a means of engaging new mem-

ber demographics. Thanks to the groundwork laid by genera-

tions of devoted DU supporters, today’s youth programs are

clearly progressing to heights never before seen. We have a

vision and a plan to provide conservation education and en-

courage volunteerism from the time a child first becomes a

Greenwing until he or she graduates from college.

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Bing’s Blog Cont….

Plans become reality only with the help of champions and

investors. During the 2014 National Convention in St. Lou-

is, a packed ballroom full of staff and volunteers were sur-

prised at the announcement of Susie Konkel’s generous gift

of $500,000 to the Youth and Education program. Susie’s

love for the ducks and for the future leaders of this great

organization made this a very proud and humbling moment

for us all. From this donation, current plans are to provide

greater support material for all of DU’s youth programs,

specifically for our Greenwing members. A complete over-

haul of greenwing.org in addition to updating the current

Puddler magazine rank high on the priority list; the creation

and implementation of a new youth app for smart phones

will allow our Greenwing members more interaction op-

portunities while keeping them engaged and informed.

Lastly, through high demand from educators, parents and

volunteers, the Youth & Education committee has begun

the research and development process for a new Ducks

Unlimited Scholarship program. With a desire to protect

and expand your existing youth program from competitors

the DU Scholarship program could be near on the horizon.

This will be the largest undertaking of a project the Youth &

Education committee has ever seen and the long term im-

pact this program could have on the future of our youth

membership is astronomical. Design, format, restrictions

and most of all, funding components will take hours of

planning and consideration.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the youth

program thus far. I would encourage you to do all you can

to ensure the success and growth for our Greenwing, Varsi-

ty and University Chapter members in your own state. The

opportunity to make an impact for the future has never

been greater!

National Convention Update

My second report is on my reflections on the National Con-

vention in St. Louis and what is in store for 2014-15.

-Once again Bass Pro Shops and Tony Stuart will be sup-

porting DU with the “Duck” car at Daytona. Millions of

people will see the “Duck” car go around hundreds of times

and perhaps will be in this years winner’s circle.

-The Bass Pro/DU Memphis pyramid will be opening in De-

cember and is expected to a “do not miss” event.

-Youth and Education program was given a $500,000 donation to

continue its direction and promote its success by Susan Konkel .

We announced we had passed 1 million dollars in only our second

year.

Let’s get a Y & E program going in Wisconsin!

-We are very involved in North Dakota with the Clean Water,

Wildlife and Parks Amendment which has the potential to be a

“game changer; to conserve habitat in on of our highest priority

areas.

-Bob Spoerl from Wisconsin was elected to the national board of

directors as an at large member.

-Wisconsin ranked 5th in total event income with $2,382,104. .

Minnesota 3rd with 3,074,306. Michigan was 8th with 1,680,832.

We did well with 3rd in total members,, 7th in total sponsors and

6th in total Greenwings. Our only 1st place was in ladies events

income with $104,402. Way to go, Ladies!

We had a nice contingent there, but I would like to see ALL OF

YOU make a concerted effort to attend the Milwaukee Convention

in 2015 and show how our great Wisconsin support for DU is.

2015 Calendar Gun Raffle Kick Off

By Chris Anderson, Senior Regional Director

There are gun raffles and then there is the Wisconsin Ducks

Unlimited Calendar raffle! For the third year in a row, Wiscon-

sin Ducks Unlimited is offering a calendar gun raffle featuring

365 firearms from the world’s leading gun manufacturers.

Each calendar purchase not only gets you into the raffle but

also includes a complimentary 1 year membership valued at

$35. The cost of each calendar is $50. The 2015 calendars will

be available July 1st and will be sold out so make sure you get

your calendar soon! Please contact your local Ducks Unlimited

Committee or visit www.ducks.org/wisconsin/events to learn

more about this year’s DU calendar and how you can purchase

one. The calendar has 365 winners, but 12 will be cash win-

ners.

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Past Webfoots Provide Glimpse Into

Wisconsin DU’s Past

Compiled by Bruce Deadman

With the publication deadline looming and no ideas forth-

coming, it occurred to me that being a packrat might save

me. A ransack of both house and cottage turned up about

20 different issues of The Webfoot in several different in-

carnations as well as a few issues of something called “Pen

Tales” I cranked out when I was State Chairman WAY back

when. Here’s some highlights, plus a lowlight or two:

July 1996 Pen Tales; Under the leadership of State Chair-

man John Kaiser, Wisconsin was #1 in more categories

than any other state in 1995, including:

Total Contributors: 55,533 (12,000 more than #2 Min-

nesota)

Total Sponsors- 4,184

Ladies Event Income- $391, 186

AND TOTAL GRASSROOTS Income- $4,187,496!!!!!

(We’re on the way back to the top!)

Summer 1996 Webfoot:

Top Ten Rejected DU Fund Raising Ideas

(If you recognize everyone mentioned, you have been in

Wisconsin DU a LONG time!)

#10. 1982 AMC Gremlin Raffle

#9. Pluck a Kaiser

#8. Guess Don Renardy’s convention aspirin intake

#7. New Sporting Clays Event- Flushing Lawyers!

#6. Crappy green and yellow plastic stock shotgun raffle

(oops, we actually did that!)

#5. Ron Nicklaus mustache wax

#4. Sell limited edition leather bound volume of humor-

ous Dan Olson stories

#3. Rent RD’s Bruce Gruthoff and John Porter out for

Chippendale’s “Deer Hunting Widows” strip parties.

#2. Bill Ritchie signature model spectacle chains

And the NUMBER ONE Rejected DU Fund Raising

Idea:

NUGENT ROPING!

In the same issue, long-time DU volunteers Dick Ber-

trand and Dr. Richard Rodgers were memorialized in

tributes to their hard work for the Ducks.

Spring 2003 Webfoot: Brand new RD Chris Anderson

reflected on his first year with DU, and noted that it

didn’t take him long to realize that DU was a magnet

for good people. (and it still is!)

Fall 1997 Webfoot: State Chair Bing Taege’s son Jeff

was named In-Fisherman’s Pro Angler of the Year. In

the same issue, RD Bruce Gruthoff told the story of a

1987 DU 50th Anniversary Browning that went from

50/50 raffle to 50/50 raffle with its original winner, the

late great Jack Nugent, and raised over $20,000 until

some winner finally took the gun instead of half the

cash!

If you would like to see more blasts from the past, or

have your own classic DU tale, email me at bdead-

man@dkattorneys.com.

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Habitat and Development Update

On June 23, Ducks Unlimited and its partners gathered on Cat

Island near Green Bay to announce three projects benefiting

local Lake Michigan wetlands. The projects are part of a compre-

hensive, long-term strategy to restore and enhance wetlands in

order to provide water quality improvements and other benefits

for fish and wildlife.

“There are a lot of great things happening in the Green Bay area

to improve wetlands and waterfowl habitat," said Brian Glen-

zinski, Ducks Unlimited regional biologist for Wisconsin. “And

we’re really amplifying our ability to impact this area by joining

together."

Ducks Unlimited and its partners received grants for

work on the estuary to the south and west of Cat

Island, the nearby LH Barkhausen Waterfowl Pre-

serve, and Dunes Lake, a small lake in Door County. A

grant for the project was awarded by the Fund for

Lake Michigan, a private foundation. In addition, the

United States Fish and Wildlife Service-Coastal Pro-

gram released funds from the Great Lakes Restora-

tion Initiative. Funds will be used to create pike

spawning marshes, add water control structures, im-

plement revegetation strategies and for invasive spe-

cies control measures.

Casey Eggleston, program officer for the Fund for

Lake Michigan, noted the significance of the day.

“This is the Fund for Lake Michigan’s first partnership

in Northeast Wisconsin, and it’s a pleasure to be working with

groups like Ducks Unlimited and University of Wisconsin-Green

Bay to make sure these valuable wetlands are functioning at the

highest level possible."

Local Ducks Unlimited members were on hand to hear details

about upcoming work in the area.

Greg Meissner has been involved with the Door County DU chap-

ter for more than thirty years. “The restoration needs of the

Lower Green Bay area were brought to our attention several

years ago. We would drive through the area and it was such a

waste. What used to be a productive wetland was just choked,

full of phragmites.

Meissner and his wife Marsha are also supporting DU financially

through the organization’s Great Lakes Initiative, which targets

conservation opportunities in the region. He sees the need for

the on-the-ground projects in which DU is involved. “We live

very close to Lake Michigan, it’s important to us, and it’s good to

see all of these pieces coming together."

"DU prides themselves on reaching out to a diverse commu-

nity to support our conservation efforts. We are more than

pleased that the Fund for Lake Michigan chose to support

DU's science-based effort in the ecological restoration of the

Great Lakes," said Bruce Deadman, local attorney and Wis-

consin Ducks Unlimited’ s 2013 Volunteer Conservationist of

theYear. “Collaboration and partnerships among private

foundations, DU members, and public and private agencies

are what will give us a chance to fill the skies with water-

fowl. While traditional DU sportsman-conservationists have

a special place in our hearts for the ducks, we always re-

member that productive habitat for waterfowl also benefits

other wildlife and people."

Brian Glenzinski-Ducks Unlimited regional biologist, Paul

Huberty - Area Chairman, Oconto County DU, Greg and

Marsha Meissner-Door County DU, Bruce Deadman - Wis-

consin DU 2013 Volunteer Conservationist of the Year, Ca-

sey Eggleston -Program Officer, Fund for Lake Michigan,

and Doug Gorby - Director of Conservation Programs, DU

and many others gathered at Cat Island to announce three

new projects in the Bay of Green Bay area.

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Sheboygan County Greenwings 35 Years and Growing

By Jeff Gorr, Sheboygan County Greenwing Chairman

Walk down almost any street in America and ask anyone you pass, have you ever heard of Ducks Unlimited? I would bet the majority will say yes. But ask that same people have you ever heard of the Greenwing program I would bet you that very few would say they have heard of this Ducks Unlimited program.

But ask that questions here in Sheboygan County, and I’ll wager that most people would say they have heard of both Ducks Unlim-ited and its Greenwing program

Here’s a look at the Greenwing program and why it has been so successful in She-boygan County.

For over 35 years our Greenwing program has had great success educating the youth of Sheboygan County and the surrounding area. First and foremost, we have a great group of men and woman who volunteer

their time and knowledge about water-fowl hunting. These volunteers give freely of the time and talent to educate boys and girls ages 11 to 17 about the life long joys of waterfowl hunting. All the volunteers are up early and help prepare for the day's events at six in the morning, as preparing for all the different activities can take up to two hours.

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Sheboygan County Greenwings– Cont...

As the day progresses, a local conservation warden talks to the kids about being a responsible hunter, and how important safety is in waterfowl hunting. They learn that conducting themselves in a manner that will make them good stewards of the land is more important than harvesting that duck we are seek. With this seed planted in the backs of their minds, the kids will always look at nature in a way most of us who have never been shown by learning from a game warden.

Every good duck hunter knows that identifying what birds are coming into your decoy spread is a critical component of both legal and ethical hunting, which is why our program includes overview on waterfowl identification. Attendees are taught easy ways to identify different types of waterfowl and ducks. Eve-ry boy and girl leaves with a duck identification book to help them prepare for the fall season. They can keep this book in their pocket to help when in the field and study it when they have time

After lunch, the kids continue to gain valuable knowledge by learning about different types of de-coys and blinds. With hands on training the kids have a great time learning about the types of decoys and the best setting to use them in. From divers to puddle ducks all aspects of decoys and how to set them are covered.

Learning about goose decoys and field hunting is al-so something the kids enjoy very much as they get to experience what it's like to hunt in layout blinds and act like they are in the field. Throughout their time at the decoys and blinds area, the importance of safety and good stewardship is stressed.

The south end of the camp is where shooting takes place. First time shooters get hands on training on how to handle a gun safely when in the field or at the range. Everyone leaves here with a big smile, and some also leave with a sore shoulder! One thing you will notice is the great care the volunteers take to teach the kids safe gun handling and proper shooting techniques, which helps young shooters get an early grasp of how to be a successful when in the field or at the range.

When they are done shooting the kids get down and dirty by creating wood duck nesting boxes. This helps to improve wood duck nesting habitats and enhance the surrounding environment.

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Sheboygan County

Greenwings– Cont...

While building nesting boxes the kids get a chance to see what fruits the efforts of past attendees have borne. Photographs from active boxes that past attendees built teach the importance of con-servation. A few lucky kids get a chance to put these boxes at their favorite river or pond during a drawing for the boxes built that day.

Waterfowl calling techniques wind up the events of the day. Teaching different calls from the highball to the feeding chuckle. the kids receive their very own call to try and do the same as the teacher. The best and most interesting part of the day is when all 60+ kids blow their calls at the same time. When the kids start calling, you can see the ducks flying off in all directions. While this is an early lesson in calling and the kids will need more practice, it is a sound only a duck hunter could truly love.

Every boy and girl leaves Greenwing Day with a better understanding of the joy one can have when in the outdoors, and that there is more to life than video games. The seed of conservation is planted in the minds of all who attend. Both young and old kids leave this day knowing they are a steward of the land, and that it is up to them to help protect the wetlands we love to spend our time in chasing all the different wildlife.

Ed. Note: Jeff Gorr was recognized as a Field and Stream 2013 Hero of Conservation by Field and Stream for his tireless work with Greenwings in She-boygan County. (See his picture on the previous page.) If YOU would like to hold your own Green-wing Day event, contact your DU Regional Repre-sentative or email me (Bruce Deadman0 at bdead-man@dkattorneys.com.

Wolf River Chapter

Engages Greenwings

By Chris Anderson, Senior

Regional Director

Each spring, the Wolf River Flyway chapter of Ducks Unlimited in New London, WI invites young conservationists to take part in their an-nual wood duck house building seminar at the 430 acre Mosquito Hill Nature Center. In addi-tion to constructing nesting boxes, these Green-wings also learn about wetland biology and the life cycles of a variety of marsh inhabitants. This year the group built over 20 houses which will be distributed around the New London area to create more wood duck nesting opportunities. If you would like to attend this event next spring, please contact Wolf River DU area chair-

man Peter Kurth at

pkurth@bankfirststate.com The Wolf River Fly-way banquet is held each September and the chapter also manages the wood ducks struc-tures on several local marshes. Mosquito Hill Nature Center is adjacent to the Wolf River and has indoor and outdoor facilities along with nat-ural history exhibits and hands on displays. For more information on Mosquito Hill please visit their website http://www.outagamie.org/index.aspx?page=69.

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Staff Spotlight

Chris Anderson

This issue the DU Headlamp shines on Northeast Wis-consin Regional Director Chris Anderson. Chris has been an RD for 12 years, first in Northwest Wisconsin and now on Wisconsin’s “Gold Coast.” During that time, Chris has tirelessly championed the Ducks Unlim-ited cause at all levels, from one-on-one meetings with supporters, building solid relationships with local hunting and conservation groups, pounding the roads to dozens of events every year, to helping seal “big deals” with the likes of the Green Bay Packers.

Almost from birth, Chris seemed destined for a life dedicated to the preservation of the great outdoors. A true blue Yooper from Caspian, Chris spent his early years outdoors, often fishing the Silver and Huron Riv-ers near the booming metropolis of Skanee with his dad, a tradition he continues to this day with his own kids.

Here’s just a sampling of Chris’ accomplishments along his unique path to Ducks Unlimited:

Downhill Ski Coach

Home teacher in Vail for students training for the Junior United States Alpine Ski Team (now there’s a good gig!)

Professional Trapper

Research and Teaching Assistant at his al-ma mater, Michigan Tech

High School Science Teacher

US Forest Service “Hot Shot” Fire Fighter

Co-Founder of the West Iron County For-est Club

Along the way, Chris collected his share of hardware, including:

Outstanding Service Award, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildfire Suppression 1996

Excellence in Education Award, Michigan Association of School Boards, 1999

Wildlife Unlimited Conservationist of the Year, Iron County, 2002

Future Farmers of America Appreciation Award 2005

Ducks Unlimited Region 3 Regional Direc-tor of the Year 2010-2011

Most important, along the way he wooed and won his wife Liza, a force to be reckoned with in her own right. Here’s a hint- how many young ladies do you know who have driven a DU emblem emblazoned car in a Demolition Derby?

Chris and Liza, who is a dental hygienist in Oconto Falls and is a part time instructor at NE Technical College in Green Bay , have 3 boys- Croix 8, Axton 5, Sawyer 6 months.

Chris came to DU for the conservation and stays because of the many friends he’s made along the way. We’re lucky to have him.

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Zane Customizes

Guitar for Milwaukee

Convention

What’s the link between Rock and Roll and Wetland Conserva-tion? How about a custom made Birds Eye Maple and Monster Camouflage DU Edition Zane electric guitar. Avid duck hunter and Langlade County Ducks Un-limited volunteer, Bob McDonald is very passionate about guitar building and habitat conserva-tion. Upon learning that the 2015 DU national convention was coming to Wisconsin, Bob and the Antigo, WI based Guitar Com-pany knew they wanted to create something special to help raise money for Wetland and Waterfowl Habitat. The result is a one of a kind work of art which will be used to raise funds at the upcoming DU National Convention. On June 22nd, Bob and his

family delivered the DU Zane guitar to Ducks Unlimited CEO Dale Hall in Osh-kosh, Wisconsin. A special thanks to the Zane Guitar Company for their do-nation. Zane guitars are 100 Percent made in the USA and are a strong supporter and sponsor of Ducks Un-limited. For more information on Zane guitars and to read their truly amazing story, please visit their site www.zaneguitars.com and check out their Facebook and Twitter page.

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Capital Brewery

Capital Brewery in Middleton collaborated with Wisconsin DU on what is probably the first "official unoffcial" WI DU beer. Whistling Woodies IPA (105 cases of 12 22 ounce "bombers") were all pre-sold to distributors before it was even bottled. This is apparently a rarity in the brewing industry and Capital Brewery is very optimistic that we may be onto something. Be-cause of the popularity of the first run a second bottling will be produced this fall in time for the "after the hunt" hunting season.

Capital is donating a buck a bottle to WI DU.

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Editor’s Note

Greetings:

Summer has finally shown up

as this hits the electronic

newstand. Thanks to all who told

us how much they enjoyed our

first issue. Our first issue went to

committee members and other

volunteers. We'll be sending this

and all future issues to any Wis-

consin DU member we have an

email address for. So, committee

members- MAKE SURE YOU CAP-

TURE ALL OF YOUR MEMBERS'

EMAIL ADDRESSES!

There's lots of good news to re-

port: some major gifts which will

benefit Green Bay and Door Coun-

ty; lots of Youth and Education De-

velopments; National Convention

News, and a lot more. Plus, we'll be taking a trip down Memory Lane with a

Webfoot piece from the archives.

Thanks again for your support, and have a great summer!

Bruce

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Credits/Contacts

Name: Email: Position:

Tom Munich tmunich@ducks.org Regional Director

Steve Kresl skresl@ducks.org Regional Director

Chris Anderson canderson@ducks.org Regional Director

John Marks jmarks@ducks.org Regional Director

Mike Brumley mbrumley@ducks.org Regional Director

Tim Grunewald tgrunewald@ducks.org Regional Director

Bret Plasters bplasters@ducks.org DFVR

Steve Kass skass@ducks.org Director of Development

Brian Glenzinski bglenzinski@ducks.org Regional Biologist

Name: Email: Position:

Glenn Goergen glenn.n.goergen@gmail.com State Chairman

Jim Gronowski grono@charter.net State Council Chairman

Je ff Maletzke jeff .maletzke@aecom.com Treasurer

Mike Ptaschinski michael.ptaschinski@ipaper.com Calendar

Dave Nett hducks1@yahoo.com Sponsor

Nels Swenson nelly_1950@hotmail.com Policy

Rick Diaz richard.diaz@teldta.com Recruitment

Bob Spoerl bspoerl@generalbeer.com Major Donor

Bing Taege hoduck@charter.net Youth & Education

Bruce Deadman bdeadman@dkattorneys.com Communication

Mark Kakatch markd.kakatch@twcable.com Mentor Hunt

Lon Knoedler lknoedler@sparkins.com National Convention Task

State Volunteers:

Wisconsin DU Staff:

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DU Volunteer Tim Vial, and his lab, Jax, wait on a flight.

Thank you to all of our supporters and readers!

We appreciate the support in the name of Ducks

Unlimited! Stay tuned for our next edition!

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