The Charleston Chapter Welcomes you to the Annual Waterfowl Conservation Dinner and Auction December 10th, 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. ________________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________________ 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 82 Queen Restaurant Alex Quattlebaum Andrew Arnold Antony Merck Arthur P. Swanson Barry W. Hammett Bobby R. Creech C. O. Thompson Dennis A. Fleming Don H. Brown Donald E. Dawson Donald McKenzie Dowse D. Rustin E. J. Sifford E. J. Thornhill Edmund Rhett F. S. Poulnot G. R. George Hal W. Frampton Henry Smythe Hugh C. Lane Hunter Horn James B. Edwards James M. Hayes Jeremy S. Glendenning Jim Booth Jim Schaffer John G. Thornhill John I. Saalfield Joseph P. Griffith Joyce Trescott L. J. Hendrix L. Sloan Wright Leslie E. Phillips Michael P. Wise Michael R. Bennett Mount Pleasant Seafood Peter Dodds R. E. Turner Richard H. Coen Robert H. Hood Ronald S. Powers Russell Guerard Sidney B. Jones Stuart Hanckel Theodore D. Stoney Theodore W. Thornhill Timothy R. Knight Troy W. Durocher Van Noy Thornhill W. C. Blakeney W. Parker Tuten Wayland H. Cato William Craver Corporate Sponsors Banks Construction Principal Financial-Brown Group Bob Dunn/Hill Construction Schirmer Insurance Group Estes Express Lines Sonitrol Security Exclusive Properties Southern Eagle Distributors Heartstrings The Chapman Company Island Realty The City Marina & Boatyard J Musselman Construction, Inc. Sponsors Buzz Away Mosquito Spraying MB Kahn Construction Channels Port City Concrete Compass South Seamon Whitesides Surveying Crosby Insurance Tim Beckham Landmark Construction Tyler Neal/Sportsman Boats Committee Will Freeman(Co-chair) Phillip Runyon(Co-chair) Alex Johnston Joe Morgan Sass Schirmer Alex Stone Kirk Shields Thomas Smythe Andrew Hagood Rob McEwen Tyler Davidson Chris Maceachern Russell Robinson Will Brown Jared Faw Sam Little 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. 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. 3. Cantey Bay Youth Duck Hunt You are bidding on a Cantey Bay Youth Duck Hunt for this Season’s Youth Day February 6th, 2016. Dinner the night before and a guided hunt the next morning for parent and youth hunter. 4. 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). 5. “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. 6. 30 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. 7. Two Person Half Day Tower Pheasant Shoot - Donated by Mark Shepherd You are bidding on a two person, half day pheasant shoot. Minimum of 250 birds will be released out of a 55’ tower and all birds are divided among the hunters at the end of the hunt. (Retail Value $300) 8. 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. 9. 7 Day Plains Game Management Hunting Safari for Two Hunters with Shi-awela Safaris in South Africa You are bidding on a 7 day Plains Game Management Hunting Safari for two hunters in 2016. Two hunters for 5 full hunting days, (2x1 Guide Service). Includes arrival & departure days in camp. Includes 3 animals: choice of 1: Blue Wildebeest, Kudu, Waterbuck, Red Hartebeest, or Gemsbuck, Choice of 2: Impala, Warthog, Blesbuck, Jackal, or Duiker. This is an opportunistic hunt, subject to management requirements & species composition at the time of the hunt. Management animals to be shared by both hunters. Includes Polokwane Airport transfers, Trophy field prep, and consignment to local taxidermist. Excluded from Hunt: Non-refundable hunt reservation fee of $1,000 per person. 14% Government VAT on services. Bottled beverages, Staff & Guide Gratuities. PHASA Conservation Levi of $10/trophy or animal exported (optional donation). 10. “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. 11. 3 Hour Harbor Cruise on the GreyHawk – donated by Sam Schirmer You are bidding on a 3 Hour Harbor Cruise for 30 people on the GreyHawk, a custom 60’ wooden classic trawler. ($1500 Value) 12. 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. 13. Briggs Tract Duck Hunt - 3 people, 1/2 Day - Donated by Bobby Glover Three of you will enjoy a guided morning duck hunt on the new 192 acre irrigated duck pond next to SCWA. This duck pond is managed by SCWA. The hunt will be good for the 2016/2017 season. Hunt includes breakfast and guide. $100 tip for guide not included. (Retail Value $1,800). 14. Oyster Table - donated by Johnston Contracting You are bidding on a custom crafted Oyster Table. 15. Mullet Hall Fish Rodeo and Skeet Shoot You are bidding on a Mullet Hall Fish Rodeo and Skeet Shoot for up to 15 people 16. 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! 17. Osprey Harbor Cruise for up to 49 people - donated by Donnie Buhrmaster 1960 61’ North Carolina built Trawler that has been restored and remodeled to be a passenger cruiser. Outfitted for skeet shooting, company parties, wedding parties, oyster roasts, birthday parties, band parties, beach excursions, and so much more (Retail Value $2,500) 18. “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. 19. 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) 20. Joey Jobes Hand Carved Mallard and Goldeneye Decoys with Stands The Jobes family has been carving working gunning decoys in the Havre De Grace Maryland Chesapeake Bay area for over 75 years. These working decoys were hand carved by Joey Jobes, the Grandson of Captain Harry Jobes, one of North America's most famous decoy carvers. These decoys are sure to be a valuable collector’s item. 21. Guided Hog Hunt - Donated by Southern Hog Slayers You will be attending a guided hog hunt with Southern Hog Slayers near Myrtle Beach, SC. We do not offer lodging but we are less than one hour from Myrtle Beach and several lodging options in the area. 22. Four Hour Inshore Fishing Trip You are bidding on a four hour inshore fishing trip for 2 with Capt. Ronnie Pitts from the Budweiser fishing team on a 18’ Maverick Flats Boat 23. “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. 24. Eight hours of D-6 Bull Dozer Work or Cat 320 Track Hoe Work - Donated by Jason Hackworth You are purchasing eight (8) hours of D-6 Bull Dozer Work or Cat 320 track hoe work by an experienced operator in land clearing and duck pond construction. Equipment hauling is not included. (Retail Value $1,000) 25. SCWA Duck Print of the Year with Medallion This is a J. Hautman print featuring canvasbacks with the SCWA medallion. This print is a collector’s item for any waterfowler! 26. Proline/Winchester Waterfowlers Package - includes Neoprene Waders and Rubber 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 Charleston Chapter of SCWA! 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 Junior Camp Senior Camp Junior Camp Senior Camp Senior Camp Junior Camp Junior Camp Senior Camp Junior Camp Levels & Prices Junior Camp - Ages 8-11 Senior Camp - Ages 12-16 $460 $620 _________________________________________ Please Visit our Websites! South Carolina Waterfowl Association www.scwa.org SCWA Wildlife Education Center www.wildlifeedcenter.org