Grand National Waterfowl Association

11/18/2025

It is with overwhelming sadness that we share this news. Longtime supporter, friend, and family member of the Grand National Waterfowl Association, Tracie Whiteley, passed away on November 15, 2025.

Tracie was first introduced to the GNWA over 20 years ago through her grandfather, Harold "Sonny" Whiteley. Sonny was an active benefactor, as well as landowner who provided his farm, Oyster Shell Point, for others to hunt on.

Since her introduction to the GNWA, Tracie bartended for the GNWA at least 20 years, worked in the GNWA office for 1-1/2 years and volunteered countless hours ever since. In 2013, Tracie joined the organization as a benefactor. She was inducted onto the GNWA Board in 2016 and served as Vice President in 2016, President in 2017 and 2018. She also served as Treasurer since 2023. Tracie co-chaired the golf tournament for several years. She has also been a member of the Grand National Waterfowl Educational Trust since inducted in 2019. Tracie also took much pride in continuing her grandfather's legacy in being a Landowner for the GNWA hunters.

She was the recipient of the Founder's Award in 2016 (awarded by Founder, Jim Benjamin) and the Dr. Russell P. Smith Award in 2019 (awarded by President, Chelsea Dunnock Riley).

She will be greatly missed by our entire organization, including our Boards, our Executive Committee, our volunteers, our members, her family, and her many many friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone that had the pleasure of meeting Tracie.

View Tracie Leigh Whiteley's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/12/2025

🎉Dorchester County Public Schools is thrilled to welcome Mr. William "TJ" Thompson as the new Principal of North Dorchester High School! With 10 years of experience in education, some of which were previously in Dorchester County, Mr. Thompson is excited to support the students in the very community where he grew up and still calls home.

He shares, "I hope to help continue the growth at NDHS for everyone that lives in the community." We can’t wait to see the positive impact he’ll make!

When he’s not leading NDHS, Mr. Thompson loves spending time boating and hunting with his family. He also enjoys training his dogs—sometimes solo, sometimes with his kids by his side. 🎣🐶

One of his greatest adventures? Watching his children and nephews experience Disney World, just as he did as a kid. For him, that nostalgic feeling is truly indescribable!

Join us in giving Mr. Thompson a warm welcome to the NDHS family! We know he will have those Eagles soaring to new heights! 🦅💫

08/12/2025

Shoutout to our President, Principal TJ Thompson...Congrats!!!

🎉Dorchester County Public Schools is thrilled to welcome Mr. William "TJ" Thompson as the new Principal of North Dorchester High School! With 10 years of experience in education, some of which were previously in Dorchester County, Mr. Thompson is excited to support the students in the very community where he grew up and still calls home.

He shares, "I hope to help continue the growth at NDHS for everyone that lives in the community." We can’t wait to see the positive impact he’ll make!

When he’s not leading NDHS, Mr. Thompson loves spending time boating and hunting with his family. He also enjoys training his dogs—sometimes solo, sometimes with his kids by his side. 🎣🐶

One of his greatest adventures? Watching his children and nephews experience Disney World, just as he did as a kid. For him, that nostalgic feeling is truly indescribable!

Join us in giving Mr. Thompson a warm welcome to the NDHS family! We know he will have those Eagles soaring to new heights! 🦅💫

07/23/2025

Please join us in congratulating our current GNWA President, TJ Thompson on his promotion to Principal of North Dorchester High School.

North Dorchester High School is proud to introduce our new principal. Mr. Thompson is joining us from Talbot County Public Schools but is a Dorchester County resident. We are looking forward to an amazing school year with our new fearless leader. Below is a message from Mr. Thompson:

Students, parents, staff, and community members,

I am thrilled to serve as your principal at NDHS! As a community member myself, this makes this opportunity that much better. I look forward to building on growth that has already been happening at NDHS. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me before the school year starts.

W. TJ Thompson
[email protected]
410-943-4511 ext. 1504

01/31/2025

This post hits especially home for us as we hosted the GNWA Hunt Week just two weeks ago. Our members are not just our friends, but our family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the terrible tragedy.

10/26/2024

Tammy Burns

10/26/2024

Have plans for lunch???? Join us at our crab feast today at 1:30 pm at Su***de Bridge pavilion- all you can eat crabs, fried chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on cob, Cole slaw, chips…draft beer until it’s gone…only $50. We have a few tickets left …call Tammy 704-233-1768.

10/14/2024

Register today for the 2024 GNWA Golf Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Hooper's Landing Golf Course in Seaford, DE.

​The crab feast will take place immediately after the tournament at Su***de Bridge Restaurant in Hurlock, MD.

Please register by calling 410-228-0111 or emailing your registration to [email protected].

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09/19/2024

The 2024 GNWA Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Hooper's Landing Golf Course in Seaford, DE.

​The crab feast will take place immediately after the tournament at Su***de Bridge Restaurant in Hurlock, MD.

Please register by calling 410-228-0111 or [email protected].

Please call us with any questions or visit our website: https://www.grandnationalwaterfowl.org/golf-tournament--crab-feast.html

We look forward to seeing you in October!

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09/11/2024