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WAYNE — The Wayne Area Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will host its 21st annual Auction and Member Banquet fundraiser for wetlands and waterfowl conservation Nov. 7.
The Banquet will take place at the Beaumont Event and Concert Hall, Wayne. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m., and a live auction to follow.
Kent Bearnes, Laurel, chairman of the organized Wayne Area Chapter of Ducks Unlimited committee, said that this event will give local residents an opportunity to get involved in a practical conservation program and have a good time as well.
“Ducks unlimited is the world’s largest wetlands, waterfowl, and wildlife conservation organization,” said Bearnes. “Our organization has conserved more than 18 million acres of wetlands and related waterfowl habitat since 1937, thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters and members from across the continent.”
Come help us celebrate 88 years of Ducks Unlimited.
“Join us for a great dinner, exciting prizes, and good time for you and your family while helping support wetlands conservation.”
The first 50 kids, 15 years of age and younger, “Greenwings” (must be accompanied by a Ducks Unlimited Adult member) can attend the banquet for free. In addition to membership and a meal, all Greenwings will be entered into drawings of youth items.
Tickets are available at the door or from any committee member, or to buy tickets on line please visit (www.ducks.org/nebraska/events.) A single is $45, couples $65 and greenwings $20 National bronze level at $270 includes dinner and membership in DU and a sponsor table of 8 is $500. This year’s banquet will include an auction of both collectible DU art and memorabilia and other useful items for the hunter and collector. For additional information call Kent Bearnes @ 402-360-5005.
For more information, contact Kent Bearnes at 402-360-5005.
