Friday, July 29, 2011

Allen Texas Ducks Unlimited Banquet

The Allen Chapter of Ducks Unlimited (DU) is having their 13th Annual Fundraising Banquet on Thursday, 4 August 2011, 5:30 PM at the Swingin’ D Ranch, 3406 Dublin Road, Parker, Texas.  All proceeds go to Ducks Unlimited to be used for wetland conservation and restoration.

Due to the enormous support from local and national sponsors and the generosity of attendees in 2008, 2009 & 2010, Allen Ducks Unlimited received awards given out by both DU National (Presidential Citation Award (Bronze in 2008, Silver in 2009 & Gold in 2010) and the Texas State Committee (The Mallard in 2008, Widgeon in 2009, and Mallard and Grand Slam Pintail Awards in 2010) for exceptional growth in fundraising and attendance.  In 2011 Allen DU has the opportunity to do what no chapter in Texas and very few across the country have done, which is earn the Grand Slam Pintail Award two consecutive years.

Besides great barbeque, libations and fellowship; there will be various raffles and games, along with silent and live auction items.  All attendees will be entered in a raffle for an Apple I-Pad.  Tickets are $60 per person, $80 per couple and youth (17 and under) $25.  A Bronze Sponsorship Corporate Table for eight costs $750, which includes gift for all at the table.  All the above includes one membership to Ducks Unlimited.  Silver or Gold Sponsorship corporate tables are also available, please call if interested.  Day of event tickets can be purchased at the door.

If you would like to support wetland conservation and help Allen DU achieve a rare accomplishment by attending the banquet and/or becoming an event sponsor by donating funds, goods or services contact Hoyt Utay (214) 957-3133 or Kirk Hodgson (214) 755-4551

To learn more about the Allen Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, how you can become an active member and purchase tickets, check us out on the web at: http://allentxduchapter.blogspot.com/