BIRD FARM SOUTHRMEF - Quad Cities Chapter - Banquet
The Door Guru and I attended the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation QC Chapter banquet last night.
The banquet was at the Milan Community Center and catered by Reife's. Good food and a nice bunch of folks. In Illinois they are particularly working to fund workshops, clinics and other ways to introduce women and children to the outdoors and the joys of hunting and conservation.
I learned a bit about the group that I certainly didn't know before. The Elk Foundation is, of course,
a 501 c3 charity. 90% of every dollar collected goes to support elk in this country. That is pretty darned exceptional, to run a huge organization on 10% overhead. They have lots of dedicated volunteers and the Charity Navigator has given them a 5 star rating. Pretty impressive.
An understandable explanation of how much land the Foundation has helped to preserve for habitat was given last night. A 3 mile wide strip from Mexico to Canada would hold the same amount of land. WOW - I can get my mind around that and it's a lot of land.
I'm pleased that we can participate and help such a good group. There are chapters darned near everywhere, we sat with some life members from Aurora and the Sterling/Rock Falls area. If you are interested, check out www.rmef.org for the chapter near you. Thanks!
The banquet was at the Milan Community Center and catered by Reife's. Good food and a nice bunch of folks. In Illinois they are particularly working to fund workshops, clinics and other ways to introduce women and children to the outdoors and the joys of hunting and conservation.
I learned a bit about the group that I certainly didn't know before. The Elk Foundation is, of course,
a 501 c3 charity. 90% of every dollar collected goes to support elk in this country. That is pretty darned exceptional, to run a huge organization on 10% overhead. They have lots of dedicated volunteers and the Charity Navigator has given them a 5 star rating. Pretty impressive.
An understandable explanation of how much land the Foundation has helped to preserve for habitat was given last night. A 3 mile wide strip from Mexico to Canada would hold the same amount of land. WOW - I can get my mind around that and it's a lot of land.
I'm pleased that we can participate and help such a good group. There are chapters darned near everywhere, we sat with some life members from Aurora and the Sterling/Rock Falls area. If you are interested, check out www.rmef.org for the chapter near you. Thanks!
I'm sure you and that Hubby of yours had a wonderful time and supported a good cause to boot! Sounds like a great evening.
Ya'll have a fabulous weekend filled with sweet blessings!!!
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