Dorchester Ducks Unlimited

03/01/2026

There were 600 chairs set up yesterday for Chip's memorial service and there were another 100+ people standing in the back. A great tribute to a special man. He was an ambassador for DU. He was an employee, volunteer and major donor.

Little did I know when I attended the Easton Waterfowl Festival last November that it would be the last time I saw my friend, Chip Heaps. I had the honor of presenting Chip and Patty with their Benefactors Roll of Honor plaque at one of our President's Council events. Also in the picture are Jake McPhearson, Managing Director of Region 6, and Chad Manlove, National Director of Development.

Chip was an awesome employee; he worked as a Regional Director and then as a Director of Development for a total of over 30 years with Ducks Unlimited. Upon retirement, Chip was still working for the ducks, but as a volunteer this time.

Thank you for your dedication to the mission, your commitment to your work, and for being a friend to so many. I'm blessed to have known you and will always hold a special place for you in my DU memories. God Bless, Patty and your family. Chip has truly left this conservation world a better place than when he found it.

02/19/2026

https://www.mccomasfuneralhome.com/obituaries/charles-heaps

View Charles "Chip" Heaps's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/15/2026

Sad news. Chip Heaps one of our former Regional Directors and long time employee and volunteer with Ducks Unlimited was killed last night when his house exploded in Chestertown. Keep his wife Patty and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Patty, Lindsay and Lindsay's family were able to crawl out of the rubble at the other end of the house.

A house explosion in Maryland's Mid-Eastern Shore left one person dead, with five others escaping. Investigators suspect a gas-related cause.

11/03/2025

I'd like to thank everyone who helped in making the 54th Annual Banquet and Auction a success. There's always some hiccups, but all in all, it was a big success. See you back next year for the 55th on November 7, 2026. 369 Days till we do it again.

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10/30/2025

Two great trips donated by Tides& Traditions. Items #12 & #17 on the live auction

10/30/2025

Not the best pictures, but Hubberts Hardware has donated this lovely 5 piece high top fire pit table with chairs. Item #4 on the live auction

10/30/2025

This hand carved preening swan was made by Richard Drescher and will be item #5 in the live auction Saturday night.

10/27/2025

Warren Saunders green winged teal

10/27/2025

More hand carved decoys for the dinner on Saturday night.

10/27/2025

Mark Robbins made this cherry drop leaf table in 1992. It was sold at our dinner. Ed Connelly bought it and Sue didn’t have room for it in the new condo, so she returned it to DU to make us some more money. Mark refinished it and it’s like brand new again.

10/27/2025

CANDY! Terry Robbins has donated a beautiful assortment of candles for the silent auction. All homemade. Giant pecan turtles, cashew brittle and chocolate covered peanut brittle. If you’ve had it before, you know it’s good. Samples will be available Saturday night to encourage you to bid.