1. Hurricane Katrina
2. Miami Startup Help
3. September Duck Season
4. National Cup Program
5. This Months Events
6. Duck Calling Contest

There is no need for me to tell you about the pain and suffering of thousands caused by Hurricane Katrina.  My household has doubled as family has arrived and will now reside here until they can rebuild their lives.  The bright spot is that they were able to get out of harms way well before the storm hit.  My anxiety over their welfare and a three day trip to Pascagoula with relief supplies has put this issue behind by 5 days.  Remember to think of those who are experiencing what happened here last year, and if possible, please make a contribution to the Red Cross or other organization involved in hurricane relief.

We ask for your help to market one of our newest Chapters, well sort of.....we will be hosting a dinner in Miami. We are looking for a committee of volunteers to join the Team. However, in the interim, some of our State volunteers will be meeting in Miami on October 21, to facilitate this event.

I send this to you, in hopes that you may have some contacts in the Miami area. Maybe they would like to attend the event or even join the committee. If you should have any leads to potential volunteers and or anybody that would like to attend the event, please have them contact either Brett Bainter (407-851-1411) or Rich Dailey (305-294-9363).

As of 8/29, the September duck season dates have now been finalized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with no changes from the regulations proposed, click here to see details. The regular waterfowl season dates should be finalized sometime toward the end of September. Please contact Diane Roth Eggeman, Waterfowl Management Program Coordinator, FFWCC if you have questions.

Many of you have asked for an electronic version of the Ducks Unlimited Banquet Cup Order Form. For those who are interested, please check here, with "out of the roof" gas prices, the cup, which is a petroleum product, will shoot up in prices. Chapters can order now from existing inventory and afford any increase.

9/9/05 - Orlando Chapter Sponsor Dinner, Lake Nona Country Club, Contact Don Bork at 407-306-5038 for further details.
9/10/05 - Marsh Madness, Fellsmere, Contact Tim Miller at 321-501-8030 for further details.
9/16/05 - East Hillsborough Banquet, Contact Bill Stuart at 813-685-2354 for further details.
9/17/05 - Everglades Banquet, Contact David Monk at 954-434-7540 for further details.
9/17/05 - Ocala Shoot, Ocala, Contact Eric Kueker at 352-307-5007 for further details.
9/22/05 - Jacksonville Banquet, Jacksonville, Contact Ryan Tiedeberg at 904-226-2548 for further details.
9/29/05 - Tampa Chapter Banquet, A La Carte Pavillion, Contact Michael Gruendel at 813-251-0961for further details.
9/29/05 - Lake Wales Banquet, Contact Kipp Freling at 863-528-5099 for further details.

The 2005 Florida State Duck Call Contest was held at Bass Pro Shop (Orlando) on Sunday, August 28th.  This years winner is Tim Bulleman who will represent Florida at the World Championship in November.  The first runner up is Steve Stock and the 2nd runner up is Zack Raulie.  Thanks to all the volunteers who donated their time to make this another successful event.
 

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