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Ducks Unlimited banquet a success
Mac Olsen
for South Peace News
The annual Ducks Unlimited Canada banquet was another great success, with a roast beef dinner and a variety of auction merchandise as part of the fare.
“I appreciate all the support, the dinner went over very well,” says organizer Tammy Kaleta. She thanks the volunteers and sponsors for their support.
The banquet was held at the Pomeroy Inn Nov. 7 and drew dozens of people. Auctioneer Ron Marquardt talked fast and furious for the regular auction items, which included framed paintings, small sculptures and a shotgun. A silent auction was also held and had items such as a hospitality set, wine bottle holders and a mechanical duck decoy.
Several raffles were held too, including a Lab Puppy Fountain, a kitchen knife set and a picnic basket.
One of the prominent items featured in the auctioned was a framed Rod Gilbert New York Rangers jersey, with a photo of the player and a puck. Also auctioned were jerseys for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers.
The DUC banquet is held across Canada each year as a fundraiser for wetland conservation for waterfowl, other wildlife and people. For more information, please go to the DUC website at www.ducks.ca
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This Lab Puppy Fountain was part of the Last Duck Standing Raffle. Raffles were also held for a kitchen knife set, picnic basket, backpack and a rifle.
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Jake Matula took the “DU Flyer” sled around the banquet room to show for the regular auction. Matula was one of many volunteers for the event.
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Auctioneer Ron Marquardt knows how to talk fast and keep the bids going for the regular auction items, often offering his wit to encourage bids.
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This DUC canvas boot box is a regularly featured item of the banquet every year. It’s ideal for storing big, heavy hunting boots.
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These DUC stacking trunks were part of the regular auction items. A three-piece black luggage set with the DUC logo was also auctioned later.
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Jordan Lewis, one of the 2010 graduates to volunteer for the banquet, took the Gyrfalcon DUC ornament around to show for the regular auction.
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This ‘Spirit of the Wolf Painting’ is by Liz M. Ryan and was part of the silent auction. Other items included binoculars and a hospitality set.
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