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Effingham Ducks Unlimited (DU) chapter will host its annual banquet, Saturday, March 18 at the Effingham Knights of Columbus in Effingham, Ill., to help raise funds for the organization’s wetlands and waterfowl conservation mission.

The event will begin at 6 p.m., and activities will include a live and silent auction, raffles, games and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind DU merchandise and interact with other outdoor enthusiasts.

Ticket prices include a one-year DU membership. Space is limited and the committee strongly recommends purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee your participation.

Ticket Prices:

Single: $50

Couple: $70

Sponsor Couple: $300

Youth: $20

Table Guide: $280

“This committee has worked tirelessly to make this event a huge success,” said Trevor Hickman, DU regional director. “Because of the outstanding local support, and help from the committee securing donations, this is sure to be a great year.”

For more information, or to purchase tickets to this event please contact Jim Grunloh (217) 821-6344 or Chad Niebrugge (217) 343-7405. Visit www.ducks.org/events for a complete list of upcoming events in your area.

Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America's continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 13.8 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. For more information on our work, visit www.ducks.org.