STATE CONVENTION2011

DucksUnlimited

at River Landing

AUGUST 11-13

You’re Invited!

You are cordially invited to attend the 2011 Ducks Unlimited State Convention being heldAugust 11 – 13 at the beautifulRiver Landing Country Clubin Wallace, NC.

All Ducks Unlimited members, sponsors, spouses, greenwings and guests are invited and encouraged to attend. There are activities planned for the whole family!

River Landing is a private, gated residential golf community covering over 2,000 unspoiled acres on the banks of the northeast Cape Fear River in Wallace, NC. An easy 35 minute drive from historic Wilmington and only 90 miles south of Raleigh, NC, River Landing represents the best of North Carolina’s beauty, weather and recreation.

Special EventsTHURSDAY August11 6pm - Welcome Dinner at Duplin Winery. Participate in a VIP wine tasting experience. Immediately following, enjoy the soothing sounds of artist Johnie Acoustic while indulging in a delightful buffet-style dinner from Duplin Winery. One glass of wine included. Transportation is available. Bus departs at 6pm from Hospitality Suite.

FRIDAY August1210am - Tour of Duplin County - Take a tour and experience more of what Duplin County has to offer. Visit Liberty Hall and hear about the history of the Kenan family and see where the wedding of the century took place. Proceed to dine at the Country Squire Restaurant and partake in a wine tasting on-site. Along the way enjoy a windshield tour of various county sites. Bus will depart from River Landing at 10am from Hospitality Suite.

2pm - Poolside Fashion Show - Relax by the pool at River Landing and enjoy a one-of-a-kind fashion show. Children’s clothes from Simply Ducky and women’s fashions from Don Caster will be modeled. Orders may be placed on-site.

Saturday August13Golf Tournament - Sign up to play the championship course designed by nationally acclaimed architect Clyde Johnston. $62 / person or $250/team – includes lunch

Sporting Clays - Consists of a 3 person team shooting 2 rounds each of 50 clays randomly thrown. Object – 3 person team not to let a clay hit the ground. When a team isn’t competing, there will be other traps for use of shooting games on the side. Each shooter provides shells, eye & ear protection. $35 per shooter. Location only 10 minute drive from the Mad Boar Restaurant.

10am - Initial Canvas Painting Class at Duplin Winery - Class includes all materials needed, a glass of Duplin Wine, and Lunch from The Bistro. Transportation provided. Bus departs at 9:30am from Hospitality Suite.

1pm - Greenwing Activity - Decoy Painting - Learn the traditional down eastern style of decoy making from the experts. Free to kids. Located at River Lodge.

NCDUGrandRafflePackageOrder by August 5 and receive 2 raffle books for the price of 1 - $100 – that’s a savings of $100!!!!!

Raffle tickets will be drawn Saturday night for limited DU merchandise, including the Gun of the Year and the Print of the Year.

HotelRoomsA block of rooms is being held at the Holi-day Inn Express – Wallace. Call 910-285-9200 and let them know you’re with the Ducks Unlimited group.Hurry – rates expire July 20, 2011!

Room rates range from$96.95 to $119.95 per night.

Several suites are also available at the River Course. Check with the Holiday Inn Ex-press for more information or contact Del Baron at 910-285-1039 or via email: dbaron@murfam.com

ToRegisterMail or fax completed convention registra-tion form along with your payment by July 31, 2011 to:

Greg Rhue2024 Wesley Lane Greenville, NCFax: 252-565-5023

Contact Ken Roberts atduplindunc071@hotmail.com orGreg Rhue at grhue@ducks.org for more ticket information.

No tickets will be mailed in advance. All tickets will be distributed at registration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY! RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY JULY 31, 2011 

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE THURSDAY           August 11  

6pm ‐ Bus departs from River Landing for Welcome Dinner 

at Duplin Winery featuring Johnie Acoustic 

6:30pm – Wine Tasting 

7:15pm – Dinner Event at The Bistro at Duplin Winery   

FRIDAY          August 12 10am – Duplin County Tour 

 

2pm – 5pm – Poolside Fashion Show 

 

2:30 – 4:30pm – State Committee Meeting – open to all 

convention attendees 

 

6pm – until – Dinner Event at River Lodge      

SATURDAY          August 13  

8am – Golf Tournament 

 

9am – 2pm – Sporting Clays 

 

10am – 2pm – Canvas Painting Class at Duplin Winery 

 

1pm – 3pm – Decoy Carving 

 

6pm – 7pm – Volunteer Appreciation Reception 

 

7pm – 10pm – Awards Banquet 

 

ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND • Miles of nature trails 

• Access to Indoor and Outdoor Pool 

• Unlimited use of Fitness Facilities 

• Fellowship in the Hospitality Suite 

CONVENTION REGISTRATION  

 

NO  ITEM          TOTAL 

___   Convention Registration    $75/person        

                    $125/couple     $______  

___   NCDU Grand Raffle             $100/each        $______ 

                      Package*  

OR PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING SEPARATELY 

___  Welcome dinner at 

         Duplin Winery                $38/person      $______  

___  Tour of Duplin County         $15/person      

          (includes lunch)                   $______  

___  Golf Tournament                $62/person      

                                                         $250/team       $______  

___   Flurry Shoot                $35/person      

          (includes lunch)                  $______  

___  Canvas Painting at Duplin   $25/person     

         Winery (includes lunch)                     $______  

___   Awards Banquet Only         $50/person 

                                    $80/couple      $______ 

 

GRAND TOTAL        $__________ 

 ADDITIONAL COMPLIMENTARY ACTIVITIES  

___   Poolside Fashion Show    ___ Decoy Carving       

 

 

ATTENDEE #1 INFORMATION Name ___________________________________________ 

Address _________________________________________ 

City,ST Zip _______________________________________ 

Phone __________________________________________ 

Email ___________________________________________ 

DU Chapter Affiliation ______________________________ 

DU Position (Member, Committee, etc.) _______________ 

First Time NC DU Convention Attendee?   ___ Yes   ____ No  

ATTENDEE #2 INFORMATION Name ___________________________________________ 

Address _________________________________________ 

City,ST Zip _______________________________________ 

Phone __________________________________________ 

Email ___________________________________________ 

DU Chapter Affiliation ______________________________ 

DU Position (Member, Committee, etc.) _______________ 

First Time NC DU Convention Attendee?   ___ Yes   ____ No  

Additional Adults (if purchasing additional registrations or 

a‐la‐carte tickets) 

Name __________________________________________ 

Name__________________________________________ 

Name__________________________________________  

Greenwings (indicate if Junior or Senior and provide DOB) 

Name______________________________DOB ________ 

Name______________________________DOB ________ 

Name______________________________DOB ________  

For additional registrations, please photocopy this form or 

attach a separate sheet of paper with additional names. 

VISIT 

www.ducks.org/north‐carolina 

for on‐line registration! 

Payment Method  

___ Credit Card  ___ Check Enclosed (Payable to NCDU) 

 

___ VISA  ___ MasterCard  ___ AmEx  ____ Discover 

 

Card Number_________________________________ 

 

Name on Card ________________________________ 

 

Expiration (MM/YR) _________ / ________ 

 

Signature ____________________________________ 

Mail completed convention registration form along with your payment by July 31,2011 to: 

Greg Rhue 

2024 Wesley Lane 

Greenville, NC 27858 

252‐814‐4896 or grhue@ducks.org 

No tickets will be mailed in advance.   All tickets will be distributed at registration.