04/08/2026
All I can say is WOW! What a fantastic DU banquet we had Saturday Night at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center!
Without further ado, let’s begin an appreciation post (in no particular order).
First off, Thank you to everyone that attended our event to help raise money for Oregon Ducks Unlimited
Pigout Bbqcatering - thank you for the wonderful prime rib that never seems to disappoint.
Airlie Winery - thank you for providing Beer & Wine beverage service, you guys rock!
Coastal Farm - thank you for providing your FFL and through the course of the night helping to hand out over 40 fi****ms to happy bidders & winners.
Kate Hartnell - thank you for managing the registration desk and stepping in this year as our membership chairperson (a job I can't even begin to fathom).
John Stanfield - thank you for attending our event and helping out when called upon.
Dave Kwasny - even though you spent most of your time this spring in Florida, you still managed to bring in donations, assemble the program and slide show, Thank you!
Craig Hendrickson (Les Schwab) - thank you for bringing your amazing daughter and helping with all the Guns, Games and Greenwings.
Billy Abbott - thank you for all your fundraising efforts to see your vision come true as we handed out a total of 15, 10/.22's to attending Greenwings.
Tanner Whitley - thank you for Emceeing the event and your tireless efforts in set up.
Jeb Hartnell (Red Top Farms) & Zach Smith - thank you for your efforts in morning set up and organization, and for bringing so many guests to the event.
Kelly Warren & Bekah Brown - thank you for collecting donations and for managing the bullen area at the end of the night, I know that the room can get chaotic.
Larry & Kris Schrock - thank you for handling the treasurer's table and with end of the night check out.
Jake Fallesen- thank you once again for providing your services as auctioneer.
OSU DU Chapter Volunteers - Leslie, Dylan & Forrest
To all my fellow committee members, I want to thank you all for running games, selling tickets, banquet day set up and tear down, along with your expertise in our event planning and ex*****on.
James Rice, Rice's Waterfowl Guide Service
Corvallis Area Chairman