2004 Florida Du State Convention

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FLORIDA DUCKS UNLIMITED STATE CONVENTION

APRIL 16 - 18, 2004

ORLANDO RADISSON BARCELÓ HOTEL
8444 International Drive

All DU members are invited!!!

All Members, Sponsors, Life Sponsors, State Council,
Zone/District Chairmen, Area Chairmen, Committee Members,
Greenwings

COMMITTEES with the largest registered attendance will be
rewarded.


FLORIDA DUCKS UNLIMITED CONVENTION 2004
TENTATIVE AGENDA

FRIDAY APRIL 16

WILD GAME COOK-OFF 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wild game cooking at its finest! Bring your wild game and
best recipes. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded.
Salads, covered dishes and desserts are needed too.
Hospitality Suite is open.


SATURDAY APRIL 17

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
GENERAL MEETING 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Guest speakers, conservation update, news from state and
national, state events. Outfitters forum, techniques and topics.

LUNCH 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
You’re on Your Own!!

AREA CHAIRMEN & COMMITTEE WORKSHOP 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Mandatory attendance for Area Chairmen. All committee
members are welcome. Prizes for the chapter with the most
registered members in attendance. Hospitality Suite opens
at the conclusion of the meetings.

AWARDS BANQUET 2004 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
COCKTAILS 6:00 PM
DINNER 7:30 PM
It’s a DU banquet, what did you expect? Wear your dress
camo. Seafood extravaganza, including alternatives for the
non-seafood lovers. Afterwards, it’s back to the Hospitality
Suite.


SUNDAY APRIL 18
STATE COUNCIL & M.A.R.S.H.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME!


www.radisson-orlando.com
Rates for DU:
Regular Room $59.00 + tax/night
Tower Room $79.00 + tax/night
DOGS are welcome, one time charge for weekend. $50.00

Convention Registration:
DU Member $60.00
Spouse or Child over 12 years $40.00

Menu for Awards Banquet
Salads Caesar Fresh Wild Greens Conch Salad Maryland Seafood
Raw Bar Boiled Louisiana Style Shrimp Oysters
Soup Bar New England Clam Chowder Soup of the day
Entrees Tropical Grilled Grouper Teriyaki Seared Salmon
Carve Station Steamship Round of Beef
Desserts Dutch Apple Pie Boston Cream Pie Key Lime Pie Black Forest Cake

[N. Cook]

Jeff...look forward to seeing you at the DU meeting. Hope you area able to come to the UW-F meeting in Sebastin and we would be interested in your ideas and input. Newton

[Novalex]

Sorry, we'll we in Savannah @ a hunt test with the dogs.

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Hello everyone!

Don't be an April fool and miss out on your Ducks Unlimited State Convention. Tomorrow the room rate at the Raddisson Barceló in Orlando will not be $59.00. Today will be the last day the reduced rate will be available to you, so if you have not registered yet please do so TODAY!!!!

We have assembled a wonderful group of speakers and their presentations should be outstanding.
We have Ashlie Houston from Washington DC speaking on DU and Public policy.

Mike Hill from DU Canada will discussing the projects in the pot hole region.

Dianne Eggeman and Steve Rockwood of FWC will bring you up to date on happenings right here in Florida.

Craig LeSchack from DU Southeast Region will go over the Marsh program.

Dave Brewer and Tracy Stubbs will give some tips on training your pooch for hunting season.

Bass Pro Store will have Pro staffers there explaining new products and electronics.

Wild game cook out, informative talks, hospitality room, awards banquet. workshops and best of all a weekend with fellow DU supporters from all over the United States and Canada.

Hope to see you all there.


Pat Saunders
State Chairman Florida
Ducks Unlimited