On August 23rd, 2009 The Delaware DU Chapters were recognized for their 2008 efforts at the State Awards event held annually at Sambos Tavern in Liepsic, DE. In addition to all you can eat crabs, shrimp, corn, fries, and cold beverage, the Delaware State committee was recognized for their leadership efforts during the 2008-2009 fiscal year. There were committee members from Kent Co., Central DE., Eastern Sussex, Nanticoke, New Castle Co., Brandywine, Indian River, Appoquinimink, Quack Pack, Naamans Creek, Tidewater and Flightline in attendence, making this year's State Awards the largest. State Chairman Scott Crawford thanked the chapters for their dedication to the cause and hard work over the past year even in the tough economy and congratulated all those who received recognition at the event. He closed the event with saying he received his DU magazine in the mail last week and saw the ultimate reward on the cover that every member of DU should be proud of "2009 forecast...duck numbers are up!!"
Below are the individual Chapter awards that helped make the 2008-2009 year another success for Delaware Ducks Unlimited.
AREA CHAIRMAN OF THE YEAR!!
Robb Warfel
Central Delaware
HIGH CHAPTER INCOME
Brandywine
Don Robitzer/Tim Jones
HIGH DINNER NET
Brandywine
Don Robitzer/Tim Jones
LARGEST DOLLAR INCREASE
Central Delaware
Robb Warfel
MOST EVENT SPONSORS
Brandywine
Don Robitzer/Tim Jones
GREATEST INCREASE IN SPONSORS
Eastern Sussex
Rusty Pride
MOST EVENT MEMBERS
Appoquinimink
Dave Riddell
GREATEST INCREASE IN MEMBERS
Appoquinimink
Dave Riddell
BEST NET TO GROSS
Appoquinimink
Dave Riddell
Best SBA Program
Delaware Hunters
Mark Breeding
NEW EVENT AWARD
Kent County
Kevin Berry
HIGH NET SHOOT
Central Delaware
Robb Warfel
MOST NEW MAJOR DONORS
Nanticoke
Ed Montague
Congratulations to all the award recipients and their hard working chapters!!
Do you have a DU Sticker on the back of your vehicle? .....If you do but didn't know that there are 13 committees and 100's of grassroots volunteers across the small state of Delaware looking for your help in supporting the DU mission? Please contact state recruitment chairs Cindy Scuse-Brown cinfrmdel@msn.com or Lou Caputo louis.caputo@pnc.com to find out how you can make a difference.