Long Point Waterfowl

Long Point
Waterfowl
© Theodore Smith
2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner
Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Welcome to
The Long Point Waterfowl 2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner
Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Program
5:00
Cocktails (Open Bar) and Hors d’oeuvres
Silent Auction Opens and Raffle Ticket Sales
6:30
Call for Seating
6:40
Welcome, Opening Remarks
7:00Grace and Served Dinner
8:00
Draws for Women’s Raffle, Silent Auction Closings
8:30
Live Auction
9:20Intermission with Final Silent Auction Closings,
Blitz Raffle and Draw for Mystery Raffle
9:45
Live Auction
10:20 Draw for Hunting Raffle, and Closing Remarks
Menu
Appetizers @ 5:30
Coconut Shrimp, Fried Brie with Raspberry Coulis, Spring Rolls
Country Style Dinner @ 7:00
Mixed Green Salads
Dinner Rolls with Butter
Salmon Fillets with a White Dill Sauce
Strawberry Almond Chicken
Tortellini Carbonara
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Julienne Carrots, Zucchini, Snow Peas, Butternut Squash
Dessert
Strawberry Cheesecake
Tea/Coffee • Red and White Wine
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Hunting Raffle
$20 per shell, $50 for 3 shells • Winner Takes All
8 Gun Homak safe, Ameristep Dog House camo hunting blind,
Universal gun cleaning kit, Accu knife sharpener, barrel light,
Quaker Boy gobbler call, lighted camo hat
Donated by H. Stilwell Guns & Ammo and Van Quaethem Farms Ltd.
20 gauge 26 inch barrel, 3 ½”, Benelli Nova pump shotgun
and 12 Mallard duck decoys
From the Long Point Waterfowl Dinner Committee
Quaker Boy Best-a -Blind, Quaker Boy calls, turkey targets and hat
Donated by Triggers and Bows
Decoy bag, Therma-Cell and refill package, 2 turkey decoys, Winchester
folding knife, push/pull turkey call, slate turkey call, Primos “wet box”
turkey call, camo turkey cap with facemask, turkey hunting stool
Donated by Bass Pro Shop
Shooting glasses, electronic earmuffs, Weaver 10x50 binoculars
Donated by Al Gallagher
Bird cleaning kit and hat: Donated by Gobles Firearms, Tillsonburg
Deer antler taxidermy kit: Donated by Sandi Johnson
Tundra Swan decoy: Donated by Jerome Katchin
Mystery Raffle
$5/ticket, 6 for $20 • 3 Winners
Mystery Gun, sponsored by Dr. Dave Ankney and Sandi Johnson, Mystery
Fishing Package, donated by Shimano,
and Mystery Prize Package
donated by Shane Ferguson
Diamond Ring Raffle
$10/ticket, 4 for $20 • 1 Winner
Emerald Diamond ladies ring
donated by Vanthuyne Jewellers, Simcoe Town Centre
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Women’s Raffle
$10 per ticket, 5 for $30
10 Winners
1. Handmade Quilt, “Diving Duck Theme” donated by Brenda Martin
2. Joico salon hair products (Gay Blade) & gift certificate
from Charisma Hair Esthetics
3. 2 Tickets to Lighthouse Theatre (any show) & $25 gift certificate
donated by The Crepe House
4. Gift Box from Picard Peanuts, $50 gift certificate from Al’s Shoes, & a
Guided Walking Tour of Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery
5. One month pass (4 classes) & yoga mat donated by Twisted Fish
6. Avon “goodie basket” donated by Cathy Atkinson
& a $50 gift certificate from Al’s Shoes
7. Handbag, umbrella, scarf, necklace & earrings donated
by DolMor Salon
8. Manicure & pedicure donated by Final Touch Hair & Body Care
9. 6 Month membership donated by Final Touch Ladies Fitness
10. Signed print “Goldfinch” donated by the artist Vic Gibbons
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Recognition Awards
L
ong Point Waterfowl staff and students would not be able to deliver
all of our research, education and conservation programs if not for the
considerable assistance, support and guidance that we receive from countless
professional partners volunteers and corporate sponsors. Based on this
substantial support, we decided to present recognition awards to individuals
and organizations each year at our fundraising dinner. A full description of
the award recipients contributions are provided in our annual newsletter.
The Long Point Waterfowl Professional Partnership Award, created in
2010, is presented annually to the person who, in a professional capacity,
made the most significant contributions to Long Point Waterfowl programs
during the previous year. Past recipients of this award were Richard (Rick)
Thompson in 2010 and Richard (Rick) Davis in 2011.
The Long Point Waterfowl Volunteer Commitment Award was created in
2010. This award is presented annually to the person who, as a volunteer,
made the most significant contributions to Long Point Waterfowl programs
during the previous year. Past recipients of this award were Vic Gibbons in
2010 and Rob Smith in 2011.
Long Point Waterfowl receives substantial contributions and merchandise
from several North American corporations. The Long Point Waterfowl
Corporate Commitment Award will be presented annually to a
corporation that has made significant contributions to Long Point
Waterfowl programs during the previous year. This is the first year that the
Corporate Commitment award will be presented.
We are extremely pleased to recognize our 2012 award recipients this
evening, and to thank them for their substantial contributions.
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Silent Auction Rules
hroughout the evening the MC will periodically announce that the last
bid on certain Silent Auction items has been highlighted. This means
that bidders have only 5 minutes to “up” the bid on those particular items.
If no further bidding takes place the sheet is pulled and the item is sold.
If, however, someone places a bid after a highlighted bid, the item remains
open to bidding until it is highlighted again and the same procedure takes
place until the item is sold.
Silent Auction
1. Seat for 1 person on a Waterfowl Survey Flight,
donated Long Point Waterfowl
2. 4 kg of tallgrass and wildflower seed mix donated by
Mary Gartshore and Peter Carson
3. Bird diversity small tree and shrub collection donated by
Mary Gartshore and Peter Carson
4. Canoe paddle made of Norfolk County Tiger Maple
donated by Bruce Malcolm
5. WHC 2012 Print and Stamp, donated by Wildlife Habitat Canada
6. Tool Set donated by Canadian Tire, Simcoe, and 2 Life Jackets from OFAH
7. Original water colour painting: “Wood Duck” by Lynn Kennedy,
donated by the artist
8. Stihl FS38 gas powered string trimmer donated by Norfolk Tractor
9. Abu Garcia bait casting rod and reel suitable for Bass fishing, donated
by Abu Garcia Canada
10. Preening Pintail Decoy, hand painted and hand carved wooden replica
of an antique style decoy by Elmer Crowell,
donated by Ducks Unlimited Inc.
11. Original pottery; bird house, donated by Moonlight Pottery
12. Framed LE Print: “The Hideaway” - Pintail, by Gary A. Pulham,
donated by Jack Osadzuk
13. One week cottage accommodation at Long Point during Mar-Jun
(birding) or Sept-Dec (hunting), donated by Scott and Val Petrie
14. Big Creek Canoe/Kayak half day adventure for 4 guests,
donated by Big Creek Paddling Tours / Long Pont Eco-Adventures
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15. Tour with wildlife photographer, Theodore Smith,
donated by the photographer
16. Pflueger President spinning rod and reel, donated by Pflueger Canada
17. Long Range Hunting Scope, donated by Quigley- Ford
18. Pair of Ridge Hunting Boots, size 10,
donated by H. Stilwell Guns and Ammo
19. Antique (Circa 1900) Waterfowl Decoy: Canvasback, carver unknown,
donated by Paul Briscoe
20. DUC Bar Sign “Wetlands to Fill the Skies” donated by Jack Osadzuk
21. Certificate for two seats in the Canadian Firearms Safety Course OR
Ontario Hunter Education Program. Text books are included. Donated
by Bob Rapai, Foxhollow Farms
22. Framed LE Print, Canada Geese, by Daniel Smith,
donated by Jim Etherington
23. Hand painted working decoy by Ken Martin,
donated by the decoy maker
24. Number 1 reservation for a hunting blind at The Rondeau Bay
Waterfowl Hunting Unit, for 2 or 3 people, hat and sweat shirt,
donated by The Rondeau Bay Waterfowlers Association
25. Set of vehicle floor mats and dog cover, donated by Delta Waterfowl
26. Family portrait and 11 X 14 on location in Norfolk,
donated by Helsdon Photography
27. Pair of hand carved Canvasback decoys by Ralph Malpage,
donated by the carver and Keith MacDonald
28. 2 1/2 Hour Guided Nature Walk,
donated by Long Point Basin Land Trust
29. Gift certificate for Turkey Tail Mount, donated by Simon’s Taxidermy
30. Nikon Coolpix digital camera, donated by Henry’s, London
31. Ladies golf club, donated by Mike Mahrt Golf Centre
32. Handmade Turkey Box Call, made and donated by Terry Dunlop
33. One pair Dunlop “purofort” boots (any size), donated by Ranpro
34. Re-curve Bow , with glove, arm guard, quiver and arrows,
donated by Bromley Archery Distributors
35. WHC 2013 Print, “Break the Ice -Long-tailed Duck”,
donated by Wildlife Habitat Canada
36. Old- Style Duck Call in wooden case, by DJ Calls, Illinois,
donated by Delta Waterfowl
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37. One bag of gourmet bird seed and one bag of black sunflower seeds,
donated by Golden Belt Feeds and large bag of bird seed and feeder,
donated by Royal Oak Feeds
38. Fluid basin faucet, donated by Ross H. Barber
39. Riobel Duo deluxe handspray with rain shower head,
donated by Riobel Canada
40. Framed limited edition photograph by Don King: “Rondeau Bay Ducks
up at Dawn”, donated by Paul and Cindy Beischlag
41. 5 tickets to see Ryan Joyce – International Grand Illusionist,
donated by Moody Concrete
42. Zink “Nightmare on Stage” goose call, case and video,
donated by Dykstra Automotive
43. Texas Long Horn decorative skull, donated by Bryan Gilvesy
44. Preening Canvasback Decoy, hand painted and hand carved wooden
Canvasback drake decoy, created by master carver Randy Tull,
donated by Ducks Unlimited Inc.
45. Wooden bowl, hand turned and donated Ron Bezzo
46. Jacket donated by Bridge Yachts
47. Shore Bird photo donated by Grand Trunk Station
48. “Night Flight”, by Terry Redlin, donated by Ducks Unlimited Canada
49. J.R. Wells antique Decoy circa 1900 , donated by Paul Briscoe 50. 4x18 hole Green Fees with Cart, donated by Greens of Renton
51. Women’s hunting package donated by Eli’s Guns & Archery
52. Casserole Dish, donated by Moody Concrete
53. Bufflehead decoy, carved and donated by Thircul Church
54. Fishing package: rod and reel, duffle bag, 2 hats and 2 sweatshirts,
donated by Shimano
55. Dog “Goodie Bag” (toys, shampoo, cookies etc),
donated by Simcoe Animal Hospital
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Blitz Raffle
$20 per card, limited to 104 cards (2 decks)
Beretta A400 Shotgun 12 Gauge Camo, with case,
Donated by Stoeger Canada and David Kennedy
Live Auction
1. Celestron Skymasters binoculars, donated by Rob and Sharon Smith
2. Guided Night of “Owling” at Long Point Bird Observatory,
donated by LPBO
3. Limited edition print, with original Remarque: “Searching”,
by Vic Gibbons, donated by the artist
4. Basket of Honey Products, donated by the Haldimand Norfolk
Beekeepers Association
5. One day, guided duck hunt for 2 people at Triple MMM Marsh,
Detroit River, with meals and accommodations,
donated by Mike Acheson
6. Vacation Package for 2 Adults –The Quintessential Escape,
donated by Long Point Eco Adventures
7. “Queen for a Day” Spa Package donated by Florian Clinic
8. Gas BBQ donated by Brody’s Mechanical, 10 lb. of T Bone Steak
donated by Townsend Butchers and 2 Muskoka chairs, donated by
Long Point Region Conservation Authority
9. Framed Limited Edition Print: “Bluffing Bull”, by Clive Kay,
donated by the artist
10. 6 day/6 nights South African Photo Safari for 2 people,
donated by Zulu Nyala Game Lodge and Safari Club International
11. Antique style Redhead Drake, carved and donated by Ken Hussey
12. Original painting: “Wood Ducks at Big Creek”, by Debra Lynn Ireland,
sponsored by Dr. Dave Ankney and Sandi Johnson
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13. Guided waterfowl hunt, 2 people for 2 days, with accommodations,
donated by St. Lawrence Outfitters Inc.
14. Fully catered backyard BBQ for 6 people,
donated by JP’s Barbeque and Catering
15. Duck and Goose calls, donated by Joseph Monteleone
16. Ash Punt Paddle, handmade and donated by Kim Brown
17. Guided layout boat hunt, 2 people for 2 days, with accommodations
and 1 gourmet wild game dinner, donated by Long Point Waterfowl
18. Fenwick graphite fly rod and reel suitable for Trout fishing, donated by
Fenwick Canada, and framed, signed print “Rainbow Trout”
donated by Angling Outfitters
19. Guided Crane hunt in Saskatchewan, 2 people for 2 days,
donated by Pat Kehoe
20. One handmade queen sized quilt, puddle ducks theme,
donated by Brenda Martin
21. Wild Boar/Hog hunt for 2 people in South Carolina, with
accommodations, dinner and breakfast. Donated by Dr. Kevin Asbill,
Flyway Foundation
22. Original Painting: “American Wigeon - Courtright Ridge, Long Point”
by Michael Dumas
23. Algonquin Park Photo Tour with Naturalist Robin Tapley,
donated by Tapley Nature Trials
24. 3 day Argentina Dove Hunt for 4 people,
from Sporting Adventures International
25. Red Head Drake decoy, hand carved and donated by John W. Krestel
26. Wild game dinner, with wine, for 20 people,
donated by Long Point Waterfowl
27. 7 day South African Game Safari for 2 hunters,
donated by Nitro Safaris and Safari Club International
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Thanks and Acknowledgments
Auctioneer:
Ewart McLaughlin
Grace:
Dennis Travale, Mayor of Norfolk County
Plants & Centre Pieces:
Eising Greenhouses, Simcoe
Program Design:
Jane Thomson, Over the Moon Graphic Design Studio, Port Rowan
Framing:
Les Wiese Phoenix Custom Picture Framing, Delhi
We gratefully acknowledge cash donations to sponsor items,
or for general dinner support from:
Dr. Dave Ankney and Sandi Johnson, David Kennedy,
Marshall Forchuk, Van Quaethem Farms Ltd., and Greg Dunn.
Dinner Committee Members
Cathy Atkinson
Mike Marques
Richard Atkinson
Scott Petrie
Greg Dunn
Rick Rozak
Arnold Freitag
Sandra Sherman
David Kennedy
Rob Smith
Susan Malcolm
Sharon Smith
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Message from the Dinner Chairman
David Kennedy
W
elcome to our Second Annual LPW Fundraising Dinner. I had the good fortune (and
misfortune!) of meeting Scott during the early LPW days when he was conducting
research on diving ducks. I had the opportunity to help collect samples of scaup, which were
implanted with transmitters before they were released into the Long Point marshes, so their
travels across North America could be followed on the computer screen.
I’ve gone on a number of flights with LPW staff when they were conducting aerial
surveys of waterfowl over various regions of the lower Great Lakes…and I learned not to
eat breakfast beforehand! For a number of years I’ve been able to assist Scott and Ted during
their young biologists and young hunters summer workshops. Two years ago we introduced
“Duck Day”, a family event held on the fourth Sunday in September at the LPW Research
and Education Center, to help celebrate our waterfowl heritage.
Through these interactions, I have become a firm believer in, and supporter of, LPW and
their mission. Please visit their website www.longpointwaterfowl.org to see the outstanding
contributions they make to research, education, conservation and our hunting heritage.
Our goal tonight is to raise funds, but most importantly, to provide our guests with a high
quality, fun-filled evening. We feel we have an outstanding array of gifts, artwork, trips, and
prizes with something for everyone. Please have a wonderful evening and bid generously!
Thank you to all my committee members, to our fantastic sponsors and donors, and to
you, our guests, for making this event a success.
Please visit our website at:
www.longpointwaterfowl.org