To conserve on resources, we are publishing the summer version of the Waterfowl Festival's newsletter, Tidings, in electronic form. We hope you like it, and we hope you are enjoying the summer. Summer is now winding down, and here at the Festival we're working to bring you the best Festival ever - our 39th celebration - and invite you to join us on Thursday, November 12th, when we introduce this year's new "Artful Feast" on Premiere Night.
Come for the Party and stay for the Festival!
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Decorating Contest Winners
 Winners of the 2008 Waterfowl Festival Window Decorating Contest received framed photos of their winning displays at a Festival board meeting. The competition is held each year during the Festival, with businesses in Easton and St. Michaels setting the stage for the event by decorating their windows and lawns in a Festival theme. Receiving their awards were, first row, left to right, Katie Borga and Dottie Carroll from Miles & Stockbridge, Easton Lawn Division; and Donna Allen of Albright's at the Tidewater, Easton Window Division. Second row: Morris Barton of Carpenter Street Saloon, St. Michaels Lawn Division and Larry Albright, Albright's at the Tidewater. In the third row is Ron Flohr, Festival Vice President; Sylvia Gannon, contest chairman; and Bill Scudder of Murdoch Gardens, Easton Window Division. Other awardees not pictured were Hollyhocks, St. Michaels; Bridges Land Management, St. Michaels; Chespeake Bay Outfitters, St. Michaels; and Ewing Land Works, Easton.
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Festival is a-Changin'
This year, we are showing our support for the community and all of you who have demonstrated your support for the Festival over the years by offering everyone the chance to enjoy the Festival at a discount. All tickets will be only $10 - the lowest price since 1992! - and all will be multi-day tickets, good for one, two or all three days at one low price. Take advantage of this opportunity to take your time and experience ALL the Festival has to offer. Plan on bringing your friends, families and relatives for a great weekend at a bargain price.
Big changes are in store for our VIP Donors, too. In lieu of the Sunday Brunch, delectable treats will be served throughout each day at the new exclusive Hospitality Suite location at the historic Inn at 202 Dover. Also, watch for your invitation to The Artful Feast, a tasting tour of the Festival's art exhibits to be held at the Premiere Night Party, for donors only. Not a VIP Donor? Don't miss this great party!
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Scholarship Recipients
The Waterfowl Festival awarded more than $9,000 is scholarships this year  to 16 student volunteers. Recipients are Sarah Chapman, Keegan Connolly, Michael Corey, Katie Dawkins, Kelley Dawkins, Caitlin Driscoll, John M. Eglseder, Caroline Fox, Kaitlyn Harrell, Andrew Hughes, Matthew Hughes, Courtney Jackson, Megan Satchell, Wesley Sharp, Mariah Simmons, and Monique Taylor. Pictured at right at a recent Festival board meeting is Albert Pritchett, President, on right, with Megan Satchell, left and Monique Taylor.
Each student receives awards ranging from $100 to $1,000 depending on his or her length of volunteer service and number of previous years' awards. The Festival scholarships were established in 1997 in honor of Bill Perry, Waterfowl Festival co-founder. Almost $140,000 has been awarded to young volunteers since the program was begun. Proceeds to fund the scholarships come from the Festival's annual Cocktail Decoy Auction.
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Conservation Grants
Donor contributions, along with proceeds from each Festival, create a pool of funds from which we award conservation grants. Over the past four decades, the Waterfowl Festival has invested more than $5 million to significant projects benefitting wildlife habitat, environmental education and research primarily in the Chesapeake Bay region. Our 2009 Conservation Grants total $92,689 in support of nine projects, including a wetland restoration effort by the Waterfowl Festival itself. We're proud of all we have accomplished over the years by partnering with these and other outstanding organizations, thanks to the generous support of our donors and Festival attendees.
Organizations receiving grants included Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage, Ducks Unlimited, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, Environmental Concern, Pickering Creek Audubon Center, Talbot County Public Schools, and University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science at Horn Point Laboratory.
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Dr. Harry Walsh,
1924 - 2009
The 2009 Waterfowl Festival is dedicated to the memory of one of its founders, Dr. Harry Walsh. His enthusiasm, energy, love of community, and good-natured spirit will be missed by all who knew him.
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Many Thanks to our 2009 Corporate Partners!
Easton Village
Gipe Associates
Merrill Lynch
Shore Bancshares
Willow Construction
Uline
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When the trees are orange and gold...
...It's Waterfowl Festival time!
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Our Mission
Waterfowl Festival, Inc. is dedicated to wildlife conservation, the promotion of wildlife art, and the celebration of life on Maryland's Eastern Shore. | |
