09/07/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped make our 2026 Annual Banquet at Green Glades Ranch (East) Saloon such a memorable night! We are truly grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate our club, our members, and our shared love for the Everglades and the outdoors.
A very special thank you to Ron Bergeron and his wonderful family for graciously donating the Saloon and allowing us to host our banquet at such a beautiful venue. We also want to sincerely thank the Bergeron Everglades Foundation for their generous donation to our club, which helped us cover the expenses of this special event. Your generosity and continued support mean so much to us!
Congratulations to all of our award winners! Your dedication, hard work, and contributions to our club and our community do not go unnoticed. We are proud to recognize every one of you.
We were also honored to have Diamond Bergeron join us as our special guest. It was a pleasure having her with us and listening to the great speech she gave us. And an even bigger treat when she joined Chris Collins and the Barstool Saints on the microphone for a couple of songs! What a special moment that was!
A huge thank you to the Green Glades Ranch Saloon staff for providing such great service throughout the evening. We truly appreciate everything you did to make sure our guests had a wonderful experience.
And of course, a big shoutout to Russ Jr. and his group for putting together all of the incredible food. Everyone enjoyed it, and we greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into making the evening so special.
We also want to recognize the many club members who volunteered their time and hard work to put this event together. From planning and preparation to setup and cleanup, these events don't happen without our members stepping up.
We were honored to have so many great organizations represented as our guests; Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Forest Service, University of Florida's Croc Docs, Florida International University, Mack's Fish Camp. Thank you all for joining us and for the important work you do for our wildlife, wetlands, research, conservation, and the Everglades.
And finally, a special thank you to Chris Collins and the Barstool Saints for providing an awesome acoustic performance and helping make the evening even more enjoyable.
