Illinois Ducks Unlimited [January 2013] In This Issue State Chairman Message 1 Contacts 2 Feature Photo 2 State Facts 3 Save the Dates 3 Events 4 The Back Page 9 A Word from Our Chairman Galen L. Johnson, 2013-‘14 State Chairman Last year went out with a bang for Illinois Ducks Unlimited. It was one of the best years, if not the best ever. Event income was up approximately 48% over 2011 ($2,835,835), membership was up slightly (28,186), major donor numbers were way up (76) – more on that in a second – but volunteer numbers were down (2,553). I would just like to thank each and every one of you for your work this past year! As you may remember from past newsletters, Illinois DU had set a goal of 75 major donor increases and new donors for 2012. I am happy to report we reached that goal, plus one to spare, for a total of 76. That equals approximately $6.5 million, much of which will be going through your events in the next four years. Illinois was the second-best state last year for recruiting major donors. Only Louisiana reported higher, with 96. It was a great year for Illinois, with the Chicago Gala raising well more than $1 million, event income up substantially and major donors numbers increasing to a record level. Now, let’s have a great year in 2013, raise more dollars for the ducks and have some fun doing it! Thanks for all you do for the ducks, and please remember our friends and family in the military. Galen L. Johnson Illinois State Chairman
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Illinois Ducks Unlimited [January 2013]
In This Issue
State Chairman Message 1 Contacts 2 Feature Photo 2
State Facts 3
Save the Dates 3
Events 4 The Back Page 9
A Word from Our Chairman Galen L. Johnson, 2013-‘14 State Chairman
Last year went out with a bang for Illinois Ducks Unlimited. It was one of the best years, if not the best ever. Event income was up approximately 48% over 2011 ($2,835,835), membership was up slightly (28,186), major donor numbers were way up (76) – more on that in a second – but volunteer numbers were down (2,553). I would just like to thank each and every one of you for your work this past year! As you may remember from past newsletters, Illinois DU had set a goal of 75 major donor increases and new donors for 2012. I am happy to report we reached that goal, plus one to spare, for a total of 76. That equals approximately $6.5 million, much of which will be going through your events in the next four years. Illinois was the second-best state last year for recruiting major donors. Only Louisiana reported higher, with 96. It was a great year for Illinois, with the Chicago Gala raising well more than $1 million, event income up substantially and major donors numbers increasing to a record level. Now, let’s have a great year in 2013, raise more dollars for the ducks and have some fun doing it! Thanks for all you do for the ducks, and please remember our friends and family in the military. Galen L. Johnson Illinois State Chairman
Illinois Ducks Unlimited still has a few areas without local chapters. If you know anyone in these areas that would be interested in participating in a local DU chapter, contact the Regional Director for that area, your local RD or the state chairman. Bloomington, Carlinville, Danville:
Hi folks! I hope you all had a safe and happy holiday season. I was able to get all my Christmas shopping done after the northern duck season closed, and the feedback I received was positive. You can never go wrong with a gift certificate
from the local Dollar Store! So, all is well in the Sarafin household.
On another positive note, I received many responses to last month’s “Back Page” column taking me up on my offer to share my knowledge with younger folks. I’m happy to report that two of my younger grandkids (8 and 10 years old) have jumped at the chance to go afield with me and learn the ways of the waterfowler. In preparation, I’ve assigned them Part I of Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac. I also plan to review and discuss the Gordon MacQuarrie trilogy and make weekly visits to the trap range, for good measure. I’ll keep you posted on our progress.
If you’ve never attended our state convention, you’re really missing out on a great time. Our volunteers work very hard to put together an outstanding event each year. Look for information in the mail or visit the link on the third page of this newsletter for details. I hope to see you all there!
And, finally, congratulations to everyone for an absolutely awesome year in
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