WISCONSIN DUCKS UNLIMITED - Wetlands, Conservation, Waterfowl

WISCONSIN

DUCKS UNLIMITED

- 2010 -

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Wisconsin Staff .................................................................................... 1

Wisconsin Ducks Unlimited State Officers ............................................ 2

South West Wisconsin .......................................................................... 4

North Wisconsin.................................................................................... 5

South Central Wisconsin....................................................................... 6

South East Wisconsin ........................................................................... 7

North East Wisconsin............................................................................ 8

Wisconsin Trustees and National Delegates ........................................ 9

Honorary Trustees ................................................................................ 9

Trustees Emeriti .................................................................................. 10

Conservation Committee..................................................................... 11

Position Descriptions........................................................................... 12

State Executive Council Definition ...................................................... 19

DUCKS UNLIMITED - WISCONSIN STAFF South West Region Regional Director TIM GRUNEWALD 8635 Hornung Road Sauk City, WI 53583 (O) 608-643-3535 (C) 608-370-2535 (F) 608-643-5258 [email protected]

North Region Senior Regional Director STEVE KRESL 1290 Covey Lane Eagle River, WI 54521 (O) 715-477-2508 (F) 715-477-2608 [email protected]

South Central Region Regional Director MICHAEL L. BRUMLEY 1060 Newbury St. Ripon, WI 54971 (O) 920-748-6878 (C) 920-277-3148 (F) 262-364-2094 [email protected]

North East Region Regional Director CHRIS ANDERSON 4965 West Slope Lane Oconto, WI 54153 (O) 920-570-0970 (H) 920-826-2099 [email protected]

South East Region Regional Director TOM MUNICH 207 N Carriage House Ct Oconomowoc, WI 53066 (O) 262-965-3700 (C) 262-490-3672 [email protected]

North West Region Regional Director JOHN MARKS 7838 67th St Ct South Cottage Grove, MN 55016 (C) 612-418-8964 [email protected]

Regional Biologist Supervisor DAVE BRAKHAGE 331 Metty Drive, #4 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (O) 734-623-2000 (F) 734-623-2035 [email protected]

Regional Biologist JASON HIILL Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Great Lakes/Atlantic Region 1220 Eisenhower Place Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (O) 734-623-2000 (C) 734-476-2605 (F) 734-623-2035 [email protected]

Director of Fund-Raising & Volunteer Relations JOE BREIDENBACH 10745 Bluejay Trail Brainerd, MN 56401 (O) 218-825-7105 [email protected]

Director of Development TODD BISHOP Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Great Lakes/Atlantic Region 1220 Eisenhower Place Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (O) 734-623-2000 *112 (C) 616-450-7006 (F) 734-623-2035 [email protected]

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WISCONSIN DUCKS UNLIMITED STATE OFFICERS Past Chairman of the Board GENE HENRY

3472 Orvold Park Drive McFarland, WI 53558

(H) 608-838-3646 (C) 608-575-0523 (F) 608-838-6949 [email protected]

Senior Vice President Region 3 (MN, WI, MI)

JIMMY FLYNN 3001 W Big Beaver Rd, Ste 100 Troy, MI 48084

(W) 248-649-4100 (W) 800-768-6100 (M) 248-990-4144 (F) 248-649-3449 [email protected]

Regional Vice President CHRIS TRACY Honigman, Miller, Schwartz & Cohn LLP 350 E Michigan Ave, Ste 300 Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3714

(W) 269-337-7708 (C) 269-806-7380 (F) 269-337-7709 [email protected]

Senior Vice President Advisory to the President

BRUCE DEADMAN 14708 Hickory Grove Rd Denmark, WI 54208

(H) 920-863-1491 (W) 920-739-3342 (C) 920-412-3885 [email protected]

At-Large Board Member Chair 75th Anniversary Task Force

LON KNOEDLER 6303 75th Street Kenosha, WI 53142

(H) 262-552-2500 (W) 800-792-1205 (C) 262-945-2465 (F) 262-697-9572 [email protected]

State Chairman

NELS SWENSON 1358 Pinion Trail Oregon, WI 53575

(H) 608-835-7943 (W) 608-712-3347 [email protected]

State Council Chairman TOM ZWICKER 400 17th Ave Monroe, WI 53566


State Ladies Chair State Treasurer

LINDA SMELTZER W9408 Parkway Drive Poynette, WI 53955 GLENN GOERGEN Deloitte & Touche 555 East Wells, Suite 1400 Milwaukee, WI 53202

(H) 608-635-2263 (C) 608-235-8767 [email protected] (H) 414-228-1612 (W) 414-347-6150 [email protected]

State Recruitment Chairman RICK DIAZ N9240 Wild Oak Rd Belleville, WI 53506

(H) 608-424-9660 (C) 608-516-9376 [email protected]

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State Major Gifts Chairman JEFF MALETZKE 511 Blackstock Ave Sheboygan, WI 53083


State Sponsor Chairman RICHARD M OLSON, JR N8002 Raspberry Rd Wittenberg, WI 54499


Regional Vice President State Conservation Committee Chairman

RON BABROS N10720 Howard Drive Fox Lake, WI 53933

(H) 920-928-2482 [email protected]

Conservation Liaison RICKY LIEN WDNR, Urban Wildlife Specialist Bureau of Wildlife Management 1155 Pilgrim Road, Box 408 Plymouth, WI 53073

(O) 920-892-8756 *3045 (F) 920-892-6638 [email protected]

Webfoot Editor

BRUCE DEADMAN 14708 Hickory Grove Rd Denmark, WI 54208


State Greenwing Committee Co-Chairman

TODD HASSE W5820 Iliff Rd Monroe, WI 53566


State Greenwing Committee Co-Chair

KRISS HASSE W5820 Iliff Rd Monroe, WI 53566


State Convention Co-Chairman

SCOTT JURK 7610 4 Mile Rd Franksville, WI 53126


State Convention Co-Chair

ANGIE GROSSEN N7945 Cnty N New Glarus, WI 53574


Old Coot Society Chairman

KARL DUEX P.O. Box 161 108 Taylor Ct Potosi, WI 53820

(H) 608-763-2110 (W) 563-583-7311 *245 (C) 262-945-3820 (F) 563-583-9171 [email protected]

Executive Counsel Secretary & Special Meetings Coordinator

AMY FRY N5743 Biggs Rd Argyle, WI 53504

(C) 608-558-8760 [email protected]

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SOUTH WEST WISCONSIN

Regional Director TIM GRUNEWALD 8635 Hornung Road Sauk City, WI 53593 (O) 608-643-3535 (C) 608-370-2535 (F) 608-643-5258 [email protected] LEAD ZONE CO-CHAIR (SE) JEFF RIPP 6238 Dominion Drive Madison, WI 53718 (H) 608-222-6370 (C) 608-219-3505 [email protected] FRED KING N4881 Clifford Drive Onalaska, WI 54650 (H) 608-779-4382 (C) 608-385-6405 [email protected] JAYSON PARKER 13109 9TH Street Osseo, WI 54758 (H) 715-586-0022 LARRY SMITH N4664 Jean Rd Black River Falls, WI 54615 (H) 715-284-0765

LEAD ZONE CO-CHAIR (SW) KARL DUEX P.O. Box 161 108 Taylor Ct Potosi, WI 53820 (H) 608-763-2110 (W) 563-583-7311 *245 (C) 262-945-3820 (F) 563-583-9171 [email protected] LEAD ZONE CO-CHAIR (NE) LARRY SMITH N4664 Jean Rd Black River Falls, WI 54615 (H) 715-284-0765 RICK DIAZ N9240 Wild Oak Rd Belleville, WI 53508 (H) 608-424-9960 (W) 608-664-8328 [email protected] NELS SWENSON 1358 Pinion Tr. Oregon, WI 53575 (H) 608-835-7943 (C) 608-712-3347 [email protected] TOM ZWICKER 400 17th Avenue Monroe, WI 53566 (H) 608-325-7546 (W) 608-325-4179 (C) 608-558-0490 [email protected]

LEAD ZONE CO-CHAIR (NW) DAVID R. JUSTUS W 6220 Valley Place Holmen, WI 54636 (H) 608-526-3825 (W) 608-526-5501 (C) 608-792-5505 [email protected] RON CARNEY W3916 Cnty Rd O Warrens, WI 54666 (H) 608-378-4604 (C) 608-343-9604 [email protected] GARY W. DIECK E2326 Crandall Dr. Wonewoc, WI 53968 (H) 608-464-3290 (W) 608-464-7200 (C) 608-415-0547 [email protected] PAUL FRANKE W5721 Sherwood Drive La Crosse, WI 54601 (H) 608-788-9432 (W) 608-793-5505 [email protected] JASON BLAKE 933 Fairmont Avenue Madison, WI 53714 (C) 608-279-9133 [email protected]

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NORTH WISCONSIN

Senior Regional Director STEVE KRESL 1290 Covey Lane Eagle River, WI 54521 (O) 715-477-2608 (F) 715-477-2508 [email protected] ARMIN GERHARDT 2435 Miller Lane Junction City, WI 54443 (H) 715-457-2833 [email protected] LARRY NELSON 33385 Whiting Rd Bayfield, WI 54814 (H) 715-779-3639 [email protected]

LEAD ZONE CHAIR RICH OLSON N8002 Raspberry Road Wittenberg, WI 54499 (H) 715-253-3548 [email protected] JACK WINKLER 430 S. Pellman Street Rhinelander, WI 54501 (H) 715-369-3030 TONY PITLIK 402 Woodland Heights Trail Rhinelander, WI 54501 (H) 715-369-1328

JOHN PITLIK 8458 County Hwy H Eagle River, WI 54521 (H) 715-479-8716 GARY BEDIENT 1762 11th Avenue Barron, WI 54812 (H) 715-458-4498 RON WIEDEMAN 2674 S River Rd Rhinelander, WI 54501 (H) 715-493-1232 [email protected]

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SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN

Regional Director MICHAEL L. BRUMLEY 1060 Newbury St. Ripon, WI 54971 (O) 920-748-6878 (F) 262-364-2094 (C) 920-277-3148 [email protected] RON BABROS N10720 Howard Drive Fox Lake, WI 53933 (H) 920-928-2482 [email protected] ROBERT G. SPOERL E900 Tammy Trl Waupaca, WI 54981-9523 (H) 715-258-4807 (W) 715-341-6512 [email protected]

LEAD ZONE CHAIR DON JAGO N6125 S. Crystal Lake Rd. Beaver Dam, WI 53916 (H/W) 920-356-1334 [email protected] JIM GRONOWSKI N5155 Wildcat Road Iron Ridge, WI 53035 (H) 920-349-1318 [email protected] MARV TUTTLE N3808 County Road V Eden, WI 53019 (H) 920-477-2751

LLOYD RICKS W5182 E. Busch Road Pardeeville, WI 53954 (H) 608-429-3385 [email protected] BOB MARSCHKE Jr 130 Kansas St Horicon, WI 53032 (H) 920-485-4337 (W) 920-485-4303 [email protected]

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SOUTH EAST WISCONSIN

Regional Director TOM MUNICH 207 N Carriage House Ct Oconomowoc, WI 53066 (O) 262-965-3700 (C) 262-490-3672 [email protected] RON LAU 844 W. State Street Hartford, WI 53027 (H) 262-673-4059 (W) 262-673-5850 [email protected] JOHN KANNENGEISER 2525 Crestview Drive Beloit, WI 53511 (H) 608-362-6070 [email protected] LEONARD ALBINAK S68W12622 Woods Rd Muskego, WI 53150 (H) 414-425-5347 (C) 414-573-8257 [email protected] MIKE MCMURRAY 1719 S. Seventh St Sheboygan, WI 53081 (H) 920-457-5349 [email protected]

LEAD ZONE CHAIR JAMES NIELSEN PO Box 80080 Saukville, WI 53080 (W) 262-377-3050 (F) 262-375-0173 [email protected] DON LOWN S74 W26195 Green Mountain Dr. Waukesha, WI 53189 (H) 262-662-4206 (C) 414-550-4086 [email protected] ROY CALI S75 W14932 Kathryn Drive Muskego, WI 53150 (H) 414-422-9532 [email protected] GRACE CALI S75 W14932 Kathryn Drive Muskego, WI 53150 (H) 414-422-9532 [email protected] TODD SCHUBRING 7151 S. Beachwood Court Franklin, WI 53132 (H) 414-529-4783 (C) 414-687-4192 [email protected]

RICH BIZEK 10308 187th Avenue Bristol, WI 53104 (H) 262-287-7180 (W) 262-785-3544 (C) 262-366-4370 [email protected] SCOTT JURK 7610 4 Mile Rd. Franksville, WI 53126 (H) 262-681-1834 (C) 414-339-6531 [email protected] BOB SCHEELK 3508 N Prospect Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211 (H) 414-332-1848 (C) 414-254-9526 [email protected] JEFF MALETZKE 511 Blackstock Ave Sheboygan, WI 53083 (H) 920-458-8682 (C) 920-287-4228 [email protected] SCOTT JANESHEK 205 W Pierre Ln Port Washington, WI 53074 (C) 262-617-2770 [email protected]

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NORTH EAST WISCONSIN

Regional Director CHRIS ANDERSON 4965 West Slope Lane Oconto, WI 54153 (H) 920-826-2099 (C) 920-570-0970 [email protected] ROMA GETTLEMAN 4225 Finger Road Green Bay, WI 54311 (W) 920-465-6645 [email protected] KIM VANDEN AVOND 933 S. Sugar Bush Road Luxemburg, WI 54217 (H) 920-863-8803 (W) 920-465-6645 [email protected] MICHAEL MAJESKI 2410 Oak Ridge Circle DePere, WI 54115 (H) 920-336-0180 (C) 920-819-3088

LEAD ZONE CHAIR RON FASSBENDER 627 Vliet St. Kewaunee, WI 54216 (H) 920-388-3276 [email protected] TERRY MOEDE N6001 Lake Drive Shawano, WI 54166 (H) 715-526-2657 (W) 715-526-7919 [email protected] BRENNAN SMETT 1028 Park Street Green Bay, WI 54303 (H) 920-498-3325 (C) 920-621-7987 [email protected] JEREMY RHONE Box 210 New London, WI 54961-0210 (H) 920-740-6120 [email protected]

TERRY SCHROEDER 1204 Main Street Kaukauna, WI 54130 (H) 920-766-1292 [email protected] RODNEY SCHLAFER 160 Custer Court Green Bay, WI 54301 (H) 920-632-4375 (W) 800-325-6290 *112 [email protected] RUSSELL DANTINNE 716 N. Melcorn Cir DePere, WI 54115 (H) 920-371-1932 [email protected]

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WISCONSIN DUCKS UNLIMITED

STATE TRUSTEES & NATIONAL DELEGATES 2009 & 2010

Lois Babros Frank Maletzke Dana Scherer-Hass N10720 Howard Dr. 4083 Highview Dr. N5179 1st Ave S Fox Lake, WI 53933 Cedarburg, WI 53012 West Salem, WI 54669 Ron Babros Donna Meacham Nels Swenson N10720 Howard Dr. 2340 8 ½ Avenue 1358 Pinion Terrace Fox Lake, WI 53933 Chetek, WI 54728 Oregon, WI 53575 Sandi Beitzel James Meacham Elle Taege 103 Mill Road 2340 8 ½ Avenue 4381 Cedar Lane Manitowoc, WI 54220 Chetek, WI 54728 Wabasha, WI 55981 Bruce Deadman Terry Moede Thomas Torhorst 421 Oak Ridge Dr N6001 Lake Dr. 2150 Darby Place Oneida, WI 54155 Shawano, WI 54166 Racine, WI 53402 Jim Gronowski Tim Morgan Marv Tuttle N5155 Wildcat Rd. 3025 East Ave. South N3808 County Road V Iron Ridge, WI 53035 La Crosse, WI 54601 Eden, WI 53019 Eldean Grosskopf Chad Navis Mary Ann Tuttle W5026 Lake Dr. 12200 33rd Court N3808 County Road V Shawano, WI 54166 Pleasant Prairie, WI 53074 Eden, WI 53019 Gene Henry James Nielsen Rita Walters 3472 Orvold Park Dr. 414 Hillcrest 1551 E Main St McFarland, WI 53558 Port Washington, WI 53074 Arcadia, WI 53511 Don Jago Dan Olson Ron Wyss N6125 S Crystal Lake Rd 4850 Steelhead Run 304 Clifton Street Beaver Dam, WI 53916 Oconto, Wi 54153 Black River Falls, WI 54615 Bonnie Knoedler Arnie Roper Tom Zwicker 6303 75th Street 715 Country Club Rd. 400 17 th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53142 Platteville, WI 53818 Monroe, WI 53566 Lon Knoedler 6303 75th Street Kenosha, WI 53142

HONORARY TRUSTEES

CHARLES THOMPSON Wisconsin Dells, WI

MARTIN MURK

Eagle, WI

ELENOR KLEINSCHMIDT Fond Du Lac, WI

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TRUSTEES EMERITI JIM ALGEO 443 80th Ave. Clayton, WI 54004

SHIRLEY HORNER 1151 S. Czech Ct. Friendship, WI 53934

MELANIE MC MURRAY 1719 S. 17th Street Sheboygan, WI 53081

TOBY SHERRY 22 Burrows Road Madison, WI 53704

JIM BEITZEL 103 Mill Road Manitowoc, WI 54220

TOM HORNER 1151 S. Czech Ct. Friendship, WI 53934

MIKE MC MURRAY 1719 S. 7th Street Sheboygan, WI 53081

RICHARD STEINMAN P.O. Box 338 Germantown, WI 53022

BRUCE DEADMAN 14708 Hickory Grove Rd. Denmark, WI 54208

JOHN KAISER 6391 Grossepark Road Sun Prairie, WI 53590

TOM MUENCH 917 N. Glendale Ave. Tomah, WI 54660

BILL TAEGE P.O. Box 713 Rhinelander, WI 54501

REV. D.J. DOMINKOWSKI P.O. Box 24 Boulder Junction, WI 54512

TOM KAPELLAS 114 S. 4th Street La Crosse, WI 54601

JACK NUGENT P.O. Box 231 Waupun, WI 53963

CHUCK THIEME P.O. Box 620407 Middleton, WI 53562

CHIP FELLAND 5638 Steeplechase Waunakee, WI 53597

ROBERT KRAEMER 15811 Bridge St. Ettrick, WI 54627

DON PATZFAHL W315 S754 Hidden Hollow Delfield, WI 53018

DAVID V. UIHLEIN P.O. Box 1008 Germantown, WI 53022

DAVE GARTNER 4422 Jay Rd. Madison, WI 53704

ALLEN KUBE S2334 St Rd 88 Cochrane, WI 54622

DON REINARDY 7210 Longmeadow Rd. Madison, WI 53717

MIKE VLAHAKIS 3125 Pleasure Point Road Rhinelander, WI 54501

ROMA GETTLEMAN 4225 Finger Road Green Bay, WI 54303

CLARENCE KUNDE P.O. Box 1049 Neenah, WI 54957

SUE REINARDY 7210 Longmeadow Rd. Madison, WI 53717

RAY WALTERS 1551 E. Main St. Arcadia, WI 54612

DR. PAUL HODGES 725 Floral Dr. Green Bay, WI 54301

RON KWASNY 11003 84th Street Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

DARRELL SCHERWINSKI 3420 Royal Oak Drive Plover, WI 54467

JACK WINKLER 430 Pellam Street Rhinelander, WI 54501

LEO HORANT P.O. Box 879 Eagle River, WI 54521

BRUCE MC CURDY 4121 5th Ave. Kenosha, WI 53410

JOHN SENTY 207 Warren St. Independence, WI 54747

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CONSERVATION COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN RON BABROS N10720 Howard Drive Fox Lake, WI 53933 (H) 920-928-2482 [email protected] JIM BEITZEL (South Central) 103 Mill Road Manitowoc, WI 54220 (H) 920-683-3373 SHIRLEY HORNER (South West) 1151 S. Czech Court Friendship, WI 53934 (H) 608-339-3218

GEORGE PAPPAS (North East) 1434 N. Irwin Avenue Green Bay, WI 54302 (H) 920-469-1416 (W) 920-432-3941 TOM ZAGER (South Central) 8320 Grove Avenue Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 (H) 715-423-2780 CLARENCE KUNDE (North East) 1373 Kimberly Drive P.O. Box 1049 Neenah, WI 54947-1049 (W) 920-722-910

KRISTIN ANTOSH (North) 8992 Balsam Lane Three Lakes, WI 54562 (H) 715-479-2163 SCOTT JURK (South East) 7610 4 Mile Road Franksville, WI 53126 (H) 262-681-1834 (C) 414-339-6531

LYLE GROSSKOPF (North) P.O. Box 51 Gresham, WI 54128 (H) 715-787-3555 DON DELANEY (South East) 2905 E. Emily Ave. Oak Creek, WI 53134 (H) 414-768-1615

CHARLIE LARSON 271 Turnberry Ct. Hudson, WI 54016 (H) 715-386-1341 (W) 715-381-3953 DAVE BRAKHAGE (Regional Biologist Supervisor) 331 Metty Drive, #4 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (O)734-623-2000 (F) 734-623-2035

TOM CLEMENS 2511 15 ¼ Ave. Rice Lake, WI 54868 (H) 715-859-6441 JASON HILL (Regional Biologist) 1220 Eisenhower Place Ann Arbor, WI 48108 (O) 734-623-2000 (C) 734-476-2605 (F) 734-623-2035

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STATE CHAIRMAN TERM OF OFFICE - Recommended term, two years –appointed by the President upon recommendation of the Regional Senior Vice President. By policy, one person cannot serve simultaneously as State Chairman and State Treasurer. BASIC FUNCTION Develops and promotes the activities of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Within the state, in accordance with established corporate policies and guidelines. Appointed by the President on recommendation of Regional Vice President and Flyway Senior Vice President. SPECIFIC DUTIES 1. The State Chairman’s primary responsibility is to maximize unrestricted income

by focusing the state volunteer leaders on event fund-raising and installing regular assessment measures for accountability.

2. Leads and manages a broad based group of volunteers, in the development of a strategic plan for their state, with staff input.

3. Responsible, along with Regional Directors, to align long and short term goals within the framework of the state plan, to measure quarterly progress of the implementation of the state plan against established bench marks and modify and update the plan annually to meet the needs of Ducks Unlimited.

4. Empowers and trains volunteers by annually hosting a state leadership workshop. Communicates goals and objectives, set in conjunction with staff, as appropriate, to fulfill income and membership objectives for the current fiscal year. Assures the recruitment of quality state volunteer leadership, per an established plan. Attends and participates in annual state and regional committee meetings.

5. Builds the state’s volunteer staff leadership team relationship through weekly contact. Communicates at least monthly with the state’s key volunteer leaders and encourages the state’s designated lead Zone Chairmen to communicate at least twice monthly with their Zone and Area Chairmen.

6. Serves as a member of the Council of State Trustees and National Delegates and attends the annual Ducks Unlimited Convention.

7. Represents Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Within the established policy of the Board of Directors in meetings with state and local government organizations and local conservation groups.

8. Responds to inquiries of members and potential members. 9. Informs the Regional Vice President of activities within the state. 10. Makes recommendations and suggestions for the improvement of Ducks

Unlimited to the Regional Vice President. 11. Ensures that the State Treasurer and all area committees maintains adequate

records and forward funds to the National Headquarters as prescribed in administrative procedures and approved policies.

12. Appoints the State Treasurer, State Sponsor Chairman and State Ladies Chairman with the approval of Regional Vice President.

13. Appoints Zone and Area Chairmen to coordinate activities in specified geographic areas within the state.

14. Serves as Chairman of State Committee. 15. Serves as a member of the Regional Committee. 16. Initiates request for state rebate funds through the Regional Vice President. 12

RELATIONSHIPS 1. Reports to the Regional Vice President. 2. Coordinates and works with the Regional Director(s) and other Ducks Unlimited

staff in the state. 3. Supervises the activities of Zone and Area Chairmen. 4. Establishes and maintains contact with the local and state government officials

and conservation groups. LEAD ZONE CHAIR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES TERM OF OFFICE - Recommended term, two years – appointed by the State Chairman with recommendations from Regional Directors, State officers, and other Zone Chairman. BASIC FUNCTION Is the top volunteer leader in their region and works directly with the Regional Director to carry forth the state organization’s efforts to serve the local chapters following DU’s established corporate polices and guidelines. In some respects, the lead zone chair is a “Regional State Chairman”. SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Is an active participant in the state level strategic planning process and is the lead volunteer to oversee the implementation of the state plan in their region.

• Partners directly with their Regional Director to prepare and implement the regional tactical plans for the spring and fall fundraising seasons.

• Is a conduit of information to and from the Zone Chairs with respect to the State Chairman through personal contact and holding regular conference calls with his/her Zone Chairman.

• Oversees and directs the efforts of the Zone Chairs in partnership with the Regional Director. • Reports to the State Chairman on the status of the region and the ongoing efforts of the

regional leadership team including participation in the State Chairman’s conference calls. • Develops and mentors additional Zone Chairs so that every chapter in their region has a Zone

Chair to assist them. • Holds and runs Regional leadership meetings in partnership with the Regional Director. • Attends the state convention and assists the State Chair with the programs and workshops at

the State Convention. • Is a resource to the State Major Gift Chairman for Major Donor prospects, special events such

as Conservation Cocktail events, and other efforts in their area. • Undertakes and completes special tasks or projects as requested by the State Chairman.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the State Chairman. • Coordinates and works with the Regional Director(s) and other DU staff in the state. • Develops effective working relationships with his/her Zone Chairmen.

ZONE CHAIRMAN ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES TERM OF OFFICE - Recommended term, two years – appointed by the State Chairman with recommendations from Regional Directors, State officers, and other Zone Chairman. BASIC FUNCTION Coaches and mentors local committees and oversees their events, following DU’s established corporate polices and guidelines. A Zone Chairman’s “zone” is based on committees/events of their

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choosing for which they can have the greatest positive influence. The “zone” need not conform to a tightly defined geographic area. This is accomplished through personal contact, attending committee meetings, and attending fundraising events. SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Participates with selected committee(s) in event planning focusing on volunteer recruitment, filling the hall and event efficiency.

• Carries the context of State and National programs and policy to all volunteers as needed in order to encourage an environment of compliance.

• Cultivates and nurtures a working knowledge of DU within the committee ranks. • Encourages aggressive volunteer recruitment and leadership succession in all that committees

do. • Investigates and pursues opportunities for growth within their zone in both existing events and

new ones. • Serves as a member of the State Committee and participates in the State Committee’s annual

meetings. • Is an active participant in the Regional leadership meetings for the committees assigned to

them. RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Lead Zone Chairman. • Coordinates and works with the Regional Director(s) and other DU staff in the state. • Develops effective working relationship with his/her Area Chairmen.

STATE RECRUITMENT CHAIRMAN TERMS OF OFFICE - Recommended term, two years – appointed by the State Chairman. BASIC FUNCTION Develops and promotes the Membership programs and recruitment activities of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. To achieve state goals, in accordance with established corporate policies and guidelines. SPECIFIC DUTIES 1. Develops and promotes Membership recruitment programs throughout the state,

in cooperation with district, zone and area chairmen. 2. Informs the State Chairman of Membership activities throughout the state. 3. Serves as member of the State Committee and participates in the State

Committee’s annual meeting. 4. Responsible for leading development of a State Volunteer Recruitment Plan.

This plan should include recruitment of new and existing committees. 5. Leads development and execution of Volunteer Appreciation Events on a

regional or district level. (Minimum 3 chapters per event, but larger is recommended). 6. Leads training sessions for other state officers in volunteer recruitment in

conjunction with the RD. 7. Develop advertising and outreach activities for new committee development. 8. Responsible for working to manage national database of state volunteers. 9. Disseminate Volunteer Recruitment message and tools. 10. Helps to prioritize existing chapters for local volunteer recruitment events. 11. Insures follow-up with potential volunteers from national and state efforts. 12. Attends key national and regional functions.

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RELATIONSHIPS 1. Reports to the State Chairman. 2. Coordinates and works with Regional Director(s) and other DU staff in the state. 3. Maintains communication with state officers and volunteers on status and

progress of state Membership programs. 4. Works with the RD to develop the target list for new committees. 5. Supports and holds accountable the ZC for follow up and start up of new

committees as well as creating a statewide emphasis on volunteer recruitment. STATE MAJOR GIFTS CHAIRMAN POSITION ROLES - STATE MAJOR GIFTS CHAIRMAN 1. Represent DU State Major Gifts Committee on the state committee. 2. Train and educate Regional Major Gifts Coordinators about the Major Donor

program. 3. Identify and coordinate Regional Major Gifts Coordinators (one or more per RD

region) and assist these Coordinators in developing a local Major Gifts committee of two to ten people.

4. Develop and maintain a Major Donor prospect list for the state with the Regional Coordinators.

5. Manage and coordinate recruiting strategies for Major Donor prospects statewide.

6. Help organize state stewardship activities and Major Donor events. 7. Communicate with State Chairman, Regional Major Gifts Coordinators, local

Major Gift committee members, Major Donors and prospects regularly. 8. Help identify, set and track State Major Gift goals. 9. Initiate committee conference call on a regular and timely basis. 10. Provide Stewardship activities of Major Donors at the State Convention. REGIONAL MAJOR GIFTS COORDINATOR POSITION ROLES - REGIONAL MAJOR GIFTS COORDINATOR 1. Represent DU State Major Gifts Committee in your Region. 2. Train and educate local Major Gift committee members about the Major Donor

program. 3. Identify and coordinate a local Major Gifts committee (2-10 people). 4. Develop a Major Donor prospect list for your area with your local committee

members. 5. Coordinate recruiting strategies for Major Donor prospects. 6. Help organize local and state stewardship activities. 7. Communicate with State Major Gifts Chairman, local Major Gift committee

members, Major Donors and prospects regularly. 8. Help identify, set and track Regional and State Major Gift goals. STATE SPONSOR CHAIRMAN POSITION ROLES - STATE SPONSOR CHAIRMAN 1. Represent DU State Sponsor Committee on the state committee. 2. Train and educate Regional Sponsor Coordinators about the Sponsor program.

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3. Identify and coordinate Regional Sponsor Coordinators (one or more per RD region) and assist these Coordinators in developing a local sponsor program.

4. Manage and coordinate recruiting strategies for sponsors statewide. 5. Help organize state stewardship activities and sponsor events. 6. Communicate with State Chairman, Regional Sponsor Coordinators, local

committee members, Sponsors and prospects regularly. 7. Help identify, set and track State Sponsor goal. 8. Initiate committee conference call on a regular and timely basis. 9. Attend and Provide Stewardship activities for Sponsors at the State Convention. 10. Attend and report Sponsor information at State officers meetings, regional

training and District meeting. 11. Promote growth in the sponsor program by training volunteers in proven

techniques such as the sponsor print raffle and other proven techniques to grow sponsorship. Also organize and mail the year-end sponsor recruitment letter.

REGIONAL SPONSOR COORDINATOR POSITION ROLES - REGIONAL SPONSOR COORDINATOR 1. Represent DU State Sponsor Committee in your Region.

2. Train and educate local Area Chairmen and committee members about the Sponsor program.

3. Coordinate recruiting strategies for Sponsors in your region. 4. Help organize local and state sponsor activities. 5. Communicate with State Sponsor Chairman, local Area Chairmen and committee

members regularly. 6. Help identify, set and track Regional Sponsor goals. 7. Attend State Convention, State meetings and district meetings when possible. 8. Promote growth in the sponsor program through training local volunteers in

proven techniques such as the sponsor print raffle or how to identify potential sponsors. STATE TREASURER TERM OF OFFICE – Recommended term, two years – appointed by the State Chairman with approval of the Regional Vice President. By policy, one person cannot serve simultaneously as State Chairman and State Treasurer. BASIC FUNCTION Maintains a bank account and records for the deposits and disbursements of the state’s operating funds. Maintains state membership records, in accordance with established corporate policies and guidelines. SPECIFIC DUTIES 1. Prepares annual state operating budget. 2. Applies for state rebate funds through the Regional Vice President. 3. Recommends to the State Committee the depository for the State Operating

Account. 4. Assists State Chairman in collection of past-due funds from volunteer

committees. 5. Makes disbursements as authorized by the State Chairman. 6. Maintains detailed records of expenditures made and prepares annual financial

report.

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7. Prepares reports for the Treasurer of Ducks Unlimited as requested. 8. Serves as a member of the State Committee and participates in State

Committee’s annual meeting. RELATIONSHIPS 1. Reports to State Chairman. 2. Works with the Treasurer and the Chief Financial Officer in matters relating to DU

operations. 3. Works with local bankers in the establishment of depository accounts. 4. Coordinates and works with RD(s) and other DU staff in the state. 5. Maintains communications with state officers and volunteers of status of the

State Treasury. STATE LADIES CHAIRMAN TERM OF OFFICE – Recommended term, two years –appointed by the State Chairman. BASIC FUNCTIONS Develops, promotes and coordinates the Ladies’ fund-raising activities to achieve state goals, in accordance with established corporate policies and guidelines. SPECIFIC DUTIES 1. Develops and promotes Ladies’ fund-raising activities. 2. Serves as a member of the State Committee and participates in annual State

Committee’s meeting. 3. Informs State Chairman on Ladies fund-raising activities. RELATIONSHIPS 1. Reports to State Chairman. 2. Coordinates and works with the Regional Director(s) and other DU staff in the

state. 3. Maintains communication with state officers and Zone and Area Ladies

Chairmen, as well as volunteers. STATE GREENWING CHAIRMAN TERM OF OFFICE - Recommended term, two years – appointed by the State Chairman. BASIC FUNCTION Develops, promotes and coordinates the Greenwing fund-raising activities to achieve state goals, in accordance with established corporate policies and guidelines. SPECIFIC DUTIES 1. Develops and promotes Greenwing fund-raising activities. 2. Serves as a member of the State Committee and participates in annual State

Committee’s meeting. 3. Informs State Chairman on Greenwing fund-raising activities. RELATIONSHIPS 1. Reports to State Chairman. 2. Coordinates and works with the Regional Director(s) and other DU staff in the

state.

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3. Maintains communication with state officers and Zone and Area Greenwing Chairmen, as well as volunteers.

AREA CHAIRMAN TERM OF OFFICE - Recommended term, two years – appointed by the State Chairman. By policy, one person cannot serve simultaneously as Area Chairman and Local Chapter Treasurer. BASIC FUNCTION Develops and promotes the activities of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. in a specific local area, in accordance with established corporate policies and guidelines. SPECIFIC DUTIES 1. Serves as Chairman of the Local Chapter, serves on State Committee and

participates in the State Committee’s annual meeting. 2. Assists in the development, promotion and implementation of membership

programs, fund-raising activities, and public relations programs to achieve Local Chapter’s goals, in accordance with established corporate policies and guidelines.

3. Sends all funds collected directly to National Headquarters. 4. Represents Ducks Unlimited, Inc. in meetings with local government organizations, as well as local conservation groups, within the established policy of the DU Board of Directors.

5. Responds to inquiries of members and potential members. 6. Informs the State Chairman of local activities. 7. Makes suggestions and recommendations for the improvement of DU. RELATIONSHIPS 1. Reports to the State Chairman through the Zone Chairman. 2. Coordinates and works with Regional Director(s) and other DU staff in the state. 3. Maintains communications with local government officials and with local

conservation groups. SBA COORDINATOR BASIC FUNCTION Develops, promotes and coordinates the SBA Program to achieve state goals in accordance with established corporate policies and guidelines. SPECIFIC DUTIES 1. Represent DU State SBA Program on the State Committee. 2. Cultivate and nurture a working knowledge of the SBA Program within the

committee ranks. 3. identify print selection for the state. RELATIONSHIPS 1. Reports to the State Chairman. 2. Coordinates and works with Regional Director(s) and other DU staff in the state.

3. Develops effective working relationships with DU volunteers.

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STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Objective: To provide valuable counsel and advice to the State Chairman in matters relating

to policies, procedures, organization, and fund-raising campaigns.

Co-Chairman: Current and past State Chairman.

Meetings: As called by the Committee Chairman.

Membership: Past State Chairman Southeast Lead Zone Chairman Current State Chairman East Central Lead Zone Chairman State Recruitment Chairman Northeast Lead Zone Chairman State Major Gifts Chairman Northwest Lead Zone Chairman State Sponsor Chairman Southwest Regional Director State Ladies Chairman South Central Regional Director State Treasurer Southeast Regional Director State Conservation Chairman East Central Regional Director At-Large (Appointed) Northeast Regional Director At-Large (Appointed) Northwest Regional Director Southwest Lead Zone Chairman The Officers of Ducks Unlimited are ex-officio members.

Specific responsibilities: 1. Advises the State Chairman in policy and procedural matters.

2. Counsels the State Committee regarding methods and techniques of fund-raising programs.

3. Offers recommendations to the State Chairman for the improvement and growth of the state organization.

4. Provides a senior pool of leadership from which candidates for State Chairman can be selected.

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