The Berkeley Chapter
Welcomes you to the
Annual Waterfowl Conservation
Dinner and Auction
October 24th, 2015
Auction Rules
Rules for the Live Auction
1.
Please take a seat during the auction so the spotters and auctioneer can see the bidders.
2.
The auction will move quickly, so review the items that interest you prior to the auction
and bid decisively.
3.
If you are bidding please participate loud and clear.
4.
If you are the successful bidder, please let auctioneer see your bid number.
Please take your bid number to the register after bidding; you will receive a receipt
after checking out and your items have been paid for.
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Rules for the Silent Auction
1.
Bids are to be in $5 increments.
2.
No Item Guarding.
3.
The Silent Auction items will be pulled by SCWA staff or committee members.
4.
Please use only your bid number not your name.
5.
All items are to be paid for before you can pick them up.
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Payment Methods
After the auction, please take your receipts to the register table for payment.
Payment may be made by:
 CASH
 CHECK
 VISA
 MASTERCARD
 DISCOVER
 AMERICAN EXPRESS
Then collect your items from the property’s room. No one will be allowed to leave the premises
without proper payment of items.
Good Luck
&
Thank You for Your Support
We Would Like To Thank All of Our Generous
Members!
Life Members
Jimmy Ward
William O. Bryans
Philip L. Horn
Corporate Sponsors
Charleston Rubber & Gasket - Mike Lane
Got Speed / George Brittle Farms
Real Art - Helen Bone
Banquet Sponsors
Berkeley Electric Cooperative
Carolina Auction Company Inc – Chay Cannington
Central Hardware
Centrum Inc / Dena Elrod
Livingston Trucking – Butch Livingston
Rhodia/ Solvay – Ed Infinger
The Chillen Station – Brad Austin / Greg White
Sponsors
Affordable Towing& Recovery
Jay Law
Aubrey Silvey Enterprises
JD Metts
Black Briar Plantation-Allen Weiss
John Hall
Black Dog Trailers - Billy King
John West Attorney at Law
Brian Sigman
Law Offices of Deluca Maucher
Carolina Arms & Ammo
Living Tees Screen Printing
Chad Sweatman CPA
Mark Mitchum
Charles Staley
Marsh Tacky Carbon - Joseph Smith
Chris Beiring Law Firm
Mike Skinner
Cooper River Marine - Kevin Lusk
Pinnacle One - Don Saturday
Eastern Electric - Jeff Davis
RC Lawn Barbers – Rob Colyar
Free Inventory Services - Rick Free
Russell Funeral Chapel - Kyle Russell
George Bishop Attorney at Law
Southern Cuts - Ashley Lloyd
Herrington Equipment
Velocity Power sports
Home Telecom
Wappoolah Plantation - Bobby Mead
James Elrod
William Peagler
Handy Mart of Macedonia - Roger Mitchum
Moncks Corner Dry Cleaners - Michael Locklear
National Transformer Sales - Craig Shoaf
RED Electrical Design - Brandon Olheiser
Sparrow & Kennedy Tractor Company - Kathy Rose
Sponsors (continued)
Spring Grove Shooting Preserve - David Shealy
Thompson Mobile Home Park - Phil Thompson
Town & Country Golf Carts- Charlie Cannington
Donors
Angler's Sporting Goods - Joey Edens
Anixter
Orvin’s Furniture - James Orvin
Over Dose Fishing Charters – Chris Orvin
ATP Gun Shop
Pernell's Taxidermy
Berkeley Country Club
Real Art
Berkeley County YMCA
Southern Cuts - Ashley Lloyd
Berkeley Paper Company
Sparrow & Kennedy Tractor Company
Coca Cola
Swamp Fox Utilities - Richie Dennis
Dr Adam Foster - Chiropractor
The Gun Doctor
Eastern Spirits
Town & Country Golf Carts
Gerald's Photography - Gerald Gadsden
Trash Gurl
Helen Bone
Travis Watkins Duck Calls
Home Town Bath & Body
Velocity Power sports
Honda of Orangeburg - Mark Gilmore
VIP Auto Services
Low Country Mag & Tire
WESCO
Moncks Corner Barber Shop
Williams Farm Supply
Committee
Chay & Audrey Cannington
Jared Orvin
Brad & Heather Austin
James Elrod
Greg White
Kevin Mizzell
George & Corrine Brittle
Helen Bone
Owen & Natalie Brittle
Ron Cribb
Del Clark
Matt Dalton
Junior Committee
CJ Cannington
Andrew White
Drake Cannington
Tommy Monet
Upcoming Berkeley Chapter Events
Oyster Roast – January 2016
Sponsor Only Dove Hunt
November 14 , 2015
Dennis Farms, Saint Stephens
th
Wildlife Education Center
Chapter Day – March 2016
Sponsor/Committee Only
Please help support our 50/50 drawing
Fifty-Fifty drawing to help send Eric Glenn and Nathan McPherson of Berkeley High School to
the Bass Federation National Championship, which will be held on Grand Lake in Oklahoma,
in April, 2016. Eric and Nathan are both members of the Berkeley High Bass Club which has
been in existence for nearly a year now. High school bass fishing is one of the fastest growing
sports in the country and Berkeley has seen early success in tournament action. Berkeley has 34
members which make up 17 two-man teams. Berkeley High Bass Club is self-funding and
receives no budget from the school. Please help by purchasing a 50-50 ticket or by making a
donation to the Bass Club.
Auction List - Please Bid Clearly & Decisively
1.
“Angel Oak” by Kent Porth Nature Photography
This is a beautiful archive quality framed photographic portrait of the ancient oak located
in Charleston County, South Carolina. This grandfather tree’s branches have been
weighted down over the years to create a sight so magnificent it has become the subject
of many artists.
2.
SCWA Afghan
This afghan has been created especially for the South Carolina Waterfowl Association for
this banquet season. Featuring the full color photo of a Wood duck, taken by local
photographer, Doug Gardner, this afghan will add style and function to the lucky
winner’s household.
3.
3-D Metal Art – SC State
This awesome 3d metal art was custom made, and will look amazing adorning any wall
of your house, sports room, or shop!
4.
Mallard Duck Call
This is a handmade walnut call created by local duck call maker Travis Watkins. Travis
has been making calls for a couple of years now and says this is one of the finest calls
that he has created.
5.
SCWA Wooden Pallet
This pallet is treated and burned with ducks flying onto it. A one of a kind piece, it’s sure
to be a statement art piece in any home or shop!
6.
Camp Woodie – Junior Camp - One Week
Camp Woodie is the nation’s leading summer waterfowl and wildlife conservation camp.
Camp Woodie exists to educate our youth and pass on our waterfowl heritage and the
values of wildlife conservation. It is achieving its mission with the help of expert
instructors that deliver hands-on fun filled education programs to our next generation of
young waterfowl hunters and conservationists. (Winning bidder can upgrade to Senior
Camp for 12 – 16 years old by paying the $150 difference).
7.
“Shrimp Trawlers” by Jim Booth – Framed by Helen Bone of Real Art
Shrimp trawlers have long been part of our history, many of them a family industry
shared for generations. Artist Jim Booth captures trawlers as they make their way
through saltwater creeks, bringing shrimp, crabs and other seafood to our home tables
and to Charleston's restaurants. Signed and numbered, limited edition of 95
environmental edition prints.
8.
Joey Jobes Hand Carved Pintail Decoy with Stand
The Jobes family has been carving working gunning decoys in the Havre De Grace
Maryland Chesapeake Bay area for over 75 years. This working pintail decoy was hand
carved by Joey Jobes the Grandson of Captain Harry Jobes one of North America's most
famous decoy carvers. This decoy is sure to be a valuable collector’s item.
9.
3-D Metal Art – Round Pineapple Scroll
This awesome 3d metal art was custom made, and will look amazing adorning any wall
of your house, sports room, or shop!
10.
Clemson Wooden Baseball Bat by Easton signed by first year Head Coach of
the Tigers – Monte Lee
This is the first bat that he signed as Clemson’s Head Coach.
11.
“New Arthur Ravenel Bridge Blueprints” – Framed by Helen Bone of Real Art
This print is of authentic blue prints for the new Arthur Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, SC.
12.
2 person Quail Hunt Guided by Davey Bowman
Hunt includes 35 birds with extra birds available for purchase. Black Briar Plantation –
Cross, SC
13.
“Cinnamon Teal” by Kent Porth Photography
This is a beautiful photo of ducks featuring a cinnamon teal in color. Kent Porth is
known for his subject matter and the quality of his work.
14.
20 Quart Yeti Cooler The Hopper
Yeti Coolers is committed to providing the highest quality coolers for a broad range of
activities. Whatever your outdoor adventure or commercial enterprise demands, we offer
a cooler designed to suit your needs.
15.
“Full Sail” by F. W. Thomas
This uniquely framed print by F.W. Thomas features the salt water scene of nature’s
fatal attraction to man’s bait. Your wall color will show through as the perfect matte
making this print nearly limitless on placement in your home.
16.
South African Plains Game Hunt, for up to 4 People, 5 Days - Donated by Wild
Wildebeest Lodge (Mike and Karen Helbing)
The South African Hunting Safari is for 2 or 4 hunters (2x1). Included are 5 days of daily
rates (lodging, meals, and all beverages), with $1,000 toward trophy fees, and an
additional $2,000 toward trophy fees if upgraded to a 10-day hunt. Not included in the
donation is airfare to/from Johannesburg, day of arrival and day of departure,
conservation fees, VAT tax, dip and pack if taxidermy is done in the U.S., and gratuities.
Hunt may be taken from March through September 2016 or 2017. This 5-day donation is
valued at $8,000; if upgraded to 10 days, donation is valued at $10,000. With this trip,
Woods & Water Taxidermy in Conroe, Texas is offering $500 credit per hunter toward
taxidermy work done by their company.
17.
3-D Metal Art – Blue Oval Palmetto Tree
This awesome 3d metal art was custom made, and will look amazing adorning any wall
of your house, sports room, or shop!
18.
Custom Made Oyster Table with SC State and Palmetto Tree – Chay Cannington
3’ X 8’ Custom made Oyster Table with State of SC shape & palmetto tree with crescent
moon.
19.
Winner’s Choice - 3-D Metal Art – Carolina & Clemson Metal Art
This awesome 3d metal art was custom made, and will look amazing adorning any wall
of your house, sports room, or shop!
20.
Morning Duck Hunt Guided by Mr. Bobby Mead for 2 people at Wappoolah
Plantation
Hunting over 100 acres that will consist of flooded corn /rice fields and/or timber.
Location will depend on where the birds are located. Wappoolah Plantation is located on
the banks of the Cooper River and is well known for its capacity of waterfowl. Hunt is
good for the 2015 – 2016 Duck Season. This special opportunity is only offered to SCWA
& NWTF.
21.
“Shem Creek 1970’s” by Jim Booth – Framed by Helen Bone of Real Art
Jim Booth is best known for depicting the true Southern beauty of South Carolina
scenery and this limited, environmental edition print is no exception. This image
features the aging shrimp boats as they sit resting in the glow of the sunset on Shem
Creek. Booth’s talent captures the essence of the time period and reminds all of us of
days gone by.
22.
1 Duck Mount by Pernell’s Taxidermy
23.
“Charcoal Lab Print” by Pam Corbin – Framed by Helen Bone of Real Art
This print is an original charcoal drawn print by Pam Corbin.
24.
Carolina Cypress Tray
This Carolina Cypress Tray was handcrafted for you from Southern Bald Cypress and
finished with WATCO butchers block oil. It’s safe for food contact.
25.
“So Proudly We Stand” by Freda Hanna – Framed by Helen Bone of Real Art
This beautiful print is by Freda Hanna, deceased mother to Madeline Carol, a well known
local artist. This print features the market located in Charleston, SC (Value - $1,200)
26.
Four (4) Pallets of Centipede/Bermuda Sod - Donated by Super Sod
You are bidding on four pallets of centipede or Bermuda sod donated by Super Sod in
Orangeburg, South Carolina. Super Sod is the Southeast's Premier quality sod
producer. Each pallet of sod will cover 504 square feet for a total of 2,016 square feet.
Extra pallets can be purchased at the regular price. Delivery cost is not included but
can be arranged with Super Sod. (Retail Value $500)
27.
“Ace Basin” – By Kent Porth
This is a beautiful archive quality framed photographic scene featuring one of nature’s
greatest wonders. Kent Porth is known for his subject matter and the quality of his
work.
28.
Two Clemson Team baseball hats signed by Monte Lee
These are “team hats” and not store models. Only the Tiger baseball team wears hats
with “Omaha” written inside the Tiger Paw on the back of the hat. Orange Hat is 7 and
Purple and Orange is 7, both hats are low profile hats.
29.
“Cats and Dogs” by Hayden Lambson
Known around the world for his dedication to wildlife, Hayden Lambson has created a
beautiful scene showing two Labrador retrievers in the cattails of a pond. This is a
limited edition print that will go great in your house or cabin.
30.
Silver Stag Damascus Blade Knife with Display Box
2.7” Damascus Blade with tine handles, finger grooves, and a hand-laced custom leather
belt sheath is included. The blade is hand profiled from a layered steel billet block. The
combination of layered hard and soft steels creates blade flexibility, toughness, and
produces invisible serrations on the edge that aid cutting. SILVER STAG Damascus
blades are extremely functional and durable.
Half of the Silent Auction will be pulled now at random.
31.
“Junkyard Hog” by Hayden Lambson
Known around the world for his dedication to wildlife, Hayden Lambson has created a
beautiful wildlife scene featuring a deer wandering through an overgrown farm. This is
a limited edition print that will go great in your house or cabin.
32.
2 Person – 2 hour inshore fishing trip
(flounder, trout, or reds) Over Dose Fishing Charters
33.
2 Custom made wall art with the state of SC shape and Palm tree / Crescent
moon – Chay Cannington
Winning Bidder gets choice or can purchase both.
34.
Winner’s Choice – Gameday Chevron Tailgater Package – Carolina and
Clemson
This set of chevron themed accessories would be a great addition to any tailgate party!
The set includes a crunch bin carrier, casserole carrier, box shaped cooler, 3 koozies,
and a 6-pack of cups! Be the highest bidder for your choice of the two, or buy them
both!
35.
“Old Sheldon Church Ruins” by Kent Porth Nature Photography
This is a beautiful archive quality framed photographic portrait of the ruins of Old
Sheldon Church located near Yemassee, SC. Kent Porth is known for his subject matter
and the quality of his work.
36.
Custom Made Oyster table
This Oyster Table is constructed from quality materials, exclusively made for SCWA. You
cannot buy a table like this anywhere else.
37.
SCWA Duck Print of the Year with Medallion – framed by Helen Bone of Real
Art
This is a J. Hautman print featuring canvasbacks with the SCWA medallion. This print is
a collector’s item for any waterfowler!
38.
3 or 4 person Guided Quail Hunt
Hunt includes 50 Birds with extra birds available for purchase. Spring Grove Shooting
Preserve - St Stephens, SC
39.
Winner’s Choice - Gameday Wooden Pallets – Carolina and Clemson
These pallets are treated and burned with a Gamecock and Tiger Paw onto it. One of a
kind pieces, they are sure to be a statement art piece in any home or shop!
The rest of the Silent Auction will now close.
40.
Wild Hog hunt in Cross, SC on the George Brittle Farm
This is a hog hunt for two and can be a father-son, father-daughter, or a buddy hunt.
Due to the lake levels coming up, the hog activity is really picking up. Seventy-five hogs
were harvested on this farm last year. See George Brittle for scheduling if you win this
hunt.
41.
“H.L. Hunley” by Tom Gallo – Framed by Helen Bone of Real Art
This print of the H.L. Hunley is signed by the artist, Tom Gallo and features an original
SC Confederate Flag.
42.
Clemson Baseball Batting Helmet signed by Tiger Head Coach Monte Lee.
This is also the first batting helmet signed by Coach Lee as Clemson’s Coach.
43.
“Mixed Bag” by Abraham Hunter – Framed by Helen Bone of Real Art
This print features canvasbacks and would make a great addition to any home!
44.
1 set of 15 foot fiberglass Shrimp poles
45.
“Lee’s Lookout” by Philip Crowe - SPECIAL EDITION FOR SCWA
"I was commissioned by SCWA to do a painting that they could use for benefit projects
throughout the year. This painting has a black lab puppy traipsing through a bale of
hay. Behind him, hanging on an old barn wall is a painting of General Robert E. Lee
with Confederate flags on either side."
46.
Chest Beverage Set - Pintails
This boxed set contains two (20 ounce) glass pilsners and two (15 ounce) steins. Each is
embellished with fine pewter casting featuring pintails.
47.
Wood Palmetto Trees with Crescent Moons
Winner gets choice between the Gamecock Garnet or Clemson Orange.
48.
Columbia Camouflage PHG Frost Fighter Jacket - Size XL ONLY
The frost fighter jacket has a street friendly style, but is also ready to tackle the
elements with its water resistant fabric and super warm faux down insulation.
49.
Clemson Baseball with Tiger Paw signed by First Year Head Coach Monte Lee
50.
“Rainy Night” by Dana Coleman – Framed by Helen Bone of Real Art
This print is signed and numbered by the artist.
51.
Wooden Toy Trunk
This camel back trunk with lift-out tray and leather handles will accent any home with
just the classic charm you need!
52.
Proline/Winchester Waterfowlers Package - includes Neoprene Waders and
Knee Boots
These pieces are crafted to take the beating of any waterfowler. This set is a necessity
for any body that lives for waterfowling.
Thank you for supporting the Berkeley Chapter
of the South Carolina Waterfowl Association!
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The South Carolina Waterfowl Association invites you to be a
Hero to a child and send them to Camp Woodie!
2016 Camp Woodie Dates
All Weeks are Co-ed
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
June 5 – June 9
June 12 – June 16
June 19 – June 23
June 26 – June 30
July 3 – July 7
July 10 – July 14
July 17 – July 21
July 24 – July 28
July 31 – August 4
August 7 – August 11
Junior Camp
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Senior Camp
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Levels & Prices
Junior Camp - Ages 8-11
Senior Camp - Ages 12-16
$460
$620