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I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Ducks Unlimited and the your chapter nameChapter.

DU is the world's largest private, non-profit, waterfowl and wetland conservation organization. Since its inception in 1937, DU's habitat work has provided more than 11 million acres of valuable nesting, brood-rearing, staging, migration, and wintering habitat. Scientific evaluations of DU projects have proven that the habitat we have provided has increased the annual production of waterfowl, improved water quality and provided valuable resources throughout the year that increase survival and reproductive potential.

All but a few species of prairie-nesting ducks have made strong recoveries in the late 1990's. In addition, most populations of geese have increased during this same period. The need will continue for the future and your support is essential to habitat conservation. Our challenge is to continue to restore and enhance as much quality habitat as possible in the key waterfowl areas of North America.

DU supporters have raised over $2 billion for conservation since 1937.

Your chapter name has raised funds for conservation in Maryland, a prime wintering area (Chesapeake Bay) for waterfowl. This chapter is made up of sportsmen, business leaders, hunters and non-hunters alike to raise money for additional wetlands conservation efforts.

I am asking you to become involved, in a significant way, to help us underwrite the cost of our fund raising activities. Your willingness to participate with financial assistance greatly increases our abilities, as these funds are used to purchase items that are then auctioned and raffled. The proceeds are then even further leveraged via matching Federal Dollars through programs like NAWCA (North American Wetlands Conservation Act). Over 82 cents of every dollar raised, goes back “into the ground” in real conservation efforts.

It is our intent to raise significant resources, but also hope that your investment provides an adequate return to your company via exposure at our list your event(s) here and links from the Maryland DU web site.

Please review the enclosed materials. I hope you feel as strongly as I do about the importance of DU’s mission and agree to support our grass roots efforts.

Choose the underwriting level the best suits your firm and please make your tax deductible contribution to “Ducks Unlimited” and mail toYour chapter address here

Thank you in advance for your consideration and generosity. Feel free to contact me with any questions, or to learn more about DU, check out www.ducks.org and our MD DU site at www.mdducks.com

http://www.ducks.org/

Table of Contents

Ducks Unlimited Underwriting Opportunities:..............................................................3

Gold Level Underwriter..........................................................................................................3

Silver Level Underwriter........................................................................................................4

Bronze Level Underwriter.....................................................................................................5

Ducks Unlimited Schedule of Events..............................................................................6

Demographics and Advertising Opportunities.............................................................7

Local Conservation Update.........................................................................................................8

Ducks Unlimited Underwriting Opportunities:

Gold Level Underwriter (you will need to change to suit your needs)Donation: $5000

For your donation of $5000 you will receive:

A Full Page acknowledgment in the Fall Dinner Event Program

Listing in the Ducks Unlimited Annual Report as a sponsor (publication is received by all DU Major Donors and sponsor).

A ¼ page advertisement in the 2 issues (spring and fall) of the Maryland Sinkbox, the Ducks Unlimited Newspaper distributed twice a year to 12,000 local DU buyers in Maryland

Banner and Station Sign (with literature stand) at a station at the Western Shore Sporting Clays

shoot held in April at PG Shooting Center

(2) Foursome’s at the Harford County Chapter Golf Outing (usually in July) held at Greystone Golf. Includes 2 Tee sponsorships (along with the ability to set up a vendor table)

Your Company Literature may be distributed at any of our 6 events to all guests. You may display a company banner too.

Your contribution will be recognized at the fall dinner and your company will be presented with a framed “Corporation for Conservation” certificate.

(4) tickets to the Dinner/Auction Event on November 14, 2004

Signs will be displayed indicating that the food stations and refreshments were underwritten by your company at the event of your choice (Fall Dinner, Spring Wine Festival, Sporting Clays Outing, Golf Outing.)

Participation in the Harford County Sponsor Dove Hunt and BBQ

(5) Items from our dinner Auction will be prominently displayed on your behalf, showing your company as the donor of the item.

Listing as a donor on the Maryland DU Website (with link to your site)

Ducks Unlimited Gold Sponsorship (valued at $1000) and it amenitieso Gold Sponsor Pino 1 yr DU Membership and subscription to the DU Magazineo Entry in all Sponsor Drawingso A Limited edition Maryland State Sponsor Print signed and numbered by the artist

Tax Deductibility: Your donation is deductible less the value of items received.Sink Box Advertisements: (2 @ $325) $ 650DU Sponsor Memberships fulfillment items $ 24

$ 674Total deductible amount ($5000 –$674) $4326


Silver Level Underwriter Donation: $2500


A Half Page acknowledgment in the Fall Dinner Event Program


A 1/8 page advertisement in the 2 issues (spring and fall) of the Maryland Sinkbox, the Ducks Unlimited Newspaper distributed twice a year to 12,000 local DU buyers in Maryland

Your Company Literature may be distributed at any of our 6 events to all guests. You may display a company banner too.





Ducks Unlimited Silver Sponsorship (valued at $500) and it amenitieso Silver Sponsor Pino 1 yr DU Membership and subscription to the DU Magazineo Entry in all Sponsor Drawingso A Limited edition Maryland State Sponsor Print signed and numbered by the artist

Tax Deductibility: Your donation is deductible less the value of items received.Sink Box Advertisements: (2 @ $170) $ 340DU Sponsor Memberships fulfillment items $ 24

$ 364Total deductible amount ($2500 – $364) $2136


Bronze Level Underwriter Donation: $1000


A ¼ Page acknowledgment in the Fall Dinner Event Program


A business card size advertisement in the 2 issues (spring and fall) of the Maryland Sinkbox, the Ducks Unlimited Newspaper distributed twice a year to 12,000 local DU buyers in Maryland

Your Company Literature may be distributed at any of our 6 events to all guests. You may display a

company banner too.





Ducks Unlimited Bronze Sponsorship (valued at $250) and it amenitieso Bronze Sponsor Pino 1 yr DU Membership and subscription to the DU Magazineo Entry in all Sponsor Drawingso A Limited edition Maryland State Sponsor Print signed and numbered by the artist

Tax Deductibility:Your donation is deductible less the value of items received.Sink Box Advertisements: (2 @ $50) $ 100DU Sponsor Memberships fulfillment items $ 24

$ 134Total deductible amount ($1000 –$134) $866

Your Chapter NameDucks Unlimited Schedule of Events

Example…replace with your event(s)

Fall Bull and Oyster RoastLocation: Richlin Ballroom, Edgewood MDDate: November 14, 2004

Wood Duck Box installation and maintenance (Over 80 boxes now) Location: in the Days Cove and Sennett Marsh, (Days Cove Nature Center)Date: Last Weekend in Feb, First Weekend in March 2002 (pending ice, wind and tides).

Western Shore Fun Shoot (Fun and Fund raiser)Location: PG Skeet and TrapDate: April 3, 2004

Spring Wine Festival Location: Boordy VineyardsDate: May 2004 (exact date being planned)

Upper Bay Greenwing Kids Fun DayLocation: Baltimore County Fish and Game Protection AgencyDate: June 11, 2004

Harford County DU Golf OutingLocation: Greystone Golf, Whitehall MDDate: July 2005 (exact date being planned)

Sponsor Dove HuntLocation: Farm in Kent or Harford CountyDate: Usually 1st week in September, depending on crop harvest and bird availability.

Targeted for Labor Day Sept 5, 2005

To Advertise in the “Sinkbox”, please contactRick DixonMaryland Ducks Unlimited8413 Beechley RdWhitman, MD [email protected]

Maryland Ducks Unlimited Newspaper (“The Sinkbox”) Demographics and Advertising Opportunities Distribution: mailed to all of the 12,000+ Maryland DU members on a semi-annual frequency in September and February.

Advertising Fees:Business Card Ad: (2.25” X 2”) $ 501/8 page (4.25” x 4”) $ 170¼ page (6.5” x 5” ) $ 325½ page (10” x 6”) $ 600Full page (10” x 12”) $1,000

DU Member demographics (outstanding Consumers) A Dozen good reasons why you should advertise in the next DU Sinkbox

1. Upscale members: Male 95.1% Age 44 yrs Married 75% Graduated College 48.3% Professional/Managerial 49.3% Median Household Income $76,300 Median Net Worth $317,100 Owns a Home 86.5% Owns second home 18.1%

2. Mail Order Enthusiasts85% of Ducks Unlimited members order merchandise by mail or telephone, and spend an average of $499 annually

3. Adventurous Vacationers:54% of Ducks Unlimited members plan to take a hunting vacation within the next twelve months. 27% have a valid US Passport

4. Big League BoatersNearly 67% of Ducks Unlimited members own a boat

5. Dog Lovers64% own a dog. Of those, 73.8% own a sporting dog.

6. Frequent Flyers89% of Ducks Unlimited members took a domestic trip within the last year.

7. Well-Equipped Sportman497,473 Ducks Unlimited members (nationwide) own a shotgun, and 437,089 own rifles

Boots 88.1% Camouflage 78.3% Insulated Jacket 76.7% Waders 69.8% Binoculars 78.5% Rifle Scopes 63.9% Decoys 59.8% Duck Calls 68.1% Ear Protectors 48.9% Hunting Knives 73.9% Bow and Arrow 37.6% Rifle 78.9% Shotgun 89.8% Muzzleloader 22.0%

8. Securities/Investment Ownership86% of DU readers own investments. The median current market value of those investments is $101,000

9. Vehicle Ownership Own any SUV, Pickup or Van 83% Sport Utility 38% Full size Pickup 37% Compact/Midsize Pickup 20% Van/Mini Van 16%

10. Active Outdoorsman82% of DU members hunted last year

Hunted Waterfowl 76.7% Hunted Upland Birds 56.8% Hunted Deer 64.7% Hunted Turkey 25.9% Fished Freshwater 72.6% Fished Saltwater 24.8%

Fly Fished 22.2% Camping 41.6% Target, Trap, Skeet, Clays 45.1% Bicycling 28.7% Bird watching 31.6% Power Boating 47.1% Hiking/Backpacking 25.1% Golf 41.4% Fitness/Exercise/Walking 58.8%

11. Avid FishermenDU members spend 15 days freshwater fishing annually

12. Collectors63% collect art or collectibles and spend a median amount of $700 annually Prints 67.9% Firearms 43.4% Paintings 35.8% Decoys/Calls 34.4% Antiques 33.2% Plates 26.9% Books 24..3

Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Office

331 Metty DriveSuite 4

Ann Arbor, MI 48103(734) 623-2000www.ducks.org

Director ROBERT HOFFMAN, [email protected]

Manager, Conservation Programs

Chesapeake Bay & Delaware BayGRACE [email protected]

410-643-5300

Regional BiologistPennsylvania, W. Maryland &

VirginiaCHRISTOPHER CLOUSER

[email protected]

BiologistW. Maryland & Virginia

JONAS [email protected]

410 643-5300

BiologistEastern PennsylvaniaSCOTT REINHART

[email protected]

Senior Regional Biologist

E. Maryland, E. Pennsylvania &

DelawareH. SPENCER WALLER

[email protected]

Quarterly Updates Schedule:

Winter Update: DecemberSpring Update: MarchSummer Update: June

Fall Update: September

Local Conservation Update

GREAT LAKES/ATLANTIC REGION

MID-ATLANTIC UPDATE

Fall 2004

PROGRAM OVERVIEW – Grace Bottitta

Greetings,

Just a few weeks ago I became the Manager of Conservation Programs here in the Mid-Atlantic. Prior to this position, I was the Regional Biologist for Ducks Unlimited’s New England Coast Program, and also worked in Conservation Programs at National Headquarters in Memphis, TN. While in New England, my work focused on restoring and protecting coastal wetlands and also started DU conservation volunteer programs in several states. Many DU volunteers had the opportunity to get dirty with DU and state biologists as well as staff from Audubon and local universities to promote salt marsh restoration.

Before starting with DU, I worked with the National Park Service (NY and MD), participated in shorebird and waterfowl research in Alaska and Mexico, and completed a master's degree at Trent University in Canada.

In my new role, I will work with our team to provide oversight on the implementation of Ducks Unlimited’s habitat restoration, enhancement and protection programs within the Chesapeake and Delaware Bay watersheds. As part of that mission, we will also initiate a Lands Protection Program for the Atlantic Rivers and Estuaries Land Protection Focus Area within the states of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware government programs as well as steward our new and existing major donors.

Since I left Maryland in 1995, I have missed crabs and Old Bay – I never thought that I would have to move back before I tasted them again. I am hoping with the strong waterfowler and decoy carving history all around me, I will be inspired to finish up my Goldeneye decoy that is collecting dust. Stay tuned.

mailto:[email protected]





PENNSYLVANIA, W. MARYLAND & VIRGINIA– Chris ClouserPrecipitation during the 2004 construction season has played a significant role in the completion of many restoration projects in Pennsylvania, western Maryland and Virginia. The lower Potomac and Shenandoah areas of Virginia have experienced very dry weather and received very little rain over the last three months while areas north of the Mason – Dixon line are well saturated and continue to receive ample amounts of rain weekly. While most of Virginia welcomes the anticipated rain from tropical depressions Frances and Ivan, areas north look forward to some relief but with a few dry, windy days we can still complete many anticipated projects this year. The weather, although challenging for construction has provided ideal growing conditions for hydrophytes in the northern half of the Mid-Atlantic Region’s emergent and ephemeral wetlands. These conditions are ideal for production of our resident breeding populations of waterfowl and the abundant plants will provide valuable food reserves for migrating waterfowl this fall

We recently hired Jonas Davis to replace Scott Underwood as the biologist for the Lower Potomac and Shenandoah Watersheds. Jonas had previously worked for DU in the Mid-Atlantic Field Office as an intern and on the DU Mallard Study in the Great Lakes states for his Master’s Thesis. Jonas will be stationed in the Mid-Atlantic Field Office and has already jump started several stalled wetland restoration projects in the Potomac, Shenandoah and James River Watersheds. With Jonas’ leadership and experience, we will complete many wetland restoration projects this year in the Potomac and Shenandoah watersheds in Virginia and Western Maryland.

Additionally, a new intern has been added to the Mid-Atlantic Field Office. Andrew Greer (Andy) comes to us from Western Pennsylvania and brings a well-rounded education and waterfowl research experience with him. Andy will be heading up the research efforts on riparian buffers and wetland restoration for the U.S. Forest Service Partnership and continuing the tremendous research work initiated by Matt DiBona and Jonas Davis. Matt recently entered into a graduate program at Delaware State looking at the role of urban wetlands on waterfowl needs.

W. PennsylvaniaDU is completing the first of many wetland restoration projects in cooperation with the PA Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) - Wetland Replacement Program. This unique partnership between DU and the PA - DEP anticipates restoring wetlands in Beaver, Fayette and Juniata Counties this construction season. The construction of these projects was slow to begin this year due to high water tables and saturated soils.

Through the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, several wetland restoration projects have been completed in the Chesapeake Bay watershed in Franklin and Tioga counties. Additional projects in Centre and Franklin counties are slated for construction later this year and are currently being held up due to soil saturation levels due to tropical depression Frances.

In the Georges Creek Watershed in Fayette County two wetlands are currently ready for construction and will begin when soil levels are dry enough to allow proper compaction. We anticipate construction to begin in mid September and continue through the middle of November.

Construction at State Game Lands 282 – Akeley Swamp is scheduled to begin immediately. Bids from several contractors are being considered and construction should be completed later this fall.

EASTERN MARYLAND, EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA & DELAWARE - Spencer WallerDuring the first quarter of FY 2005, 13 wetland projects were completed totaling 95 acres of restored habitat (DE 4 projects: 30 acres, MD: 8 projects 48 acres and VA 1 project: 17 acres). Survey and designs were completed on five additional sites with construction on those projects to be completed this fall.

In addition to project work, we continued to work with Pennsylvania staff to identify new funding sources for their work in the commonwealth. DU received a $25,000 grant from the Waterfowl Festival to support our work in the Delmarva and a $ 50,000 Small Watershed Grant from NAWCA to support our restoration efforts in the Delaware Bay.

Spencer testified at MD Congressman Wayne Gilcrest’s hearing on the Bay-to-Bay Initiative and led a tour for the members of the Conservation Programs Committee.

EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA – Scott ReinhartWith less than a month until construction season comes to an end, DU staff have been busy in the field. For the second year in a row, the unseasonably wet and cool weather has caused delays. To date, we have only completed six of this seasons restoration projects. July and August passed with a record of only four contiguous days without rain. The short time period that we did have to work allowed us to complete about 38 acres of wetland restoration and 20 acres of upland cover. Much of the restoration effort is focused on restoring critical habitats throughout the Upper Delaware Bay drainage. Potential projects have been identified in multiple watersheds throughout. The other projects targeted the protection and restoration of key headwaters and wetlands on private lands throughout the upper reaches of the Chesapeake Bay. These projects consisted of restoration of wet meadow complexes and the implementation of native grass buffers. Over time, these practices will form wetland corridors, continuous stretches of wetland and upland buffers important for promoting the genetic diversity among and between species populations and providing much needed habitat for migrating birds.

FOR MORE INFORMATIONFor more project details or any information on habitat-related matters, contact the appropriate biologist in your area.

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