2008 Outstanding Chapter Awards
More than 500 RMEF chapters across the country drove home their commitment to conserving elk country in 2008 with a record-breaking fundraising year. Chapters held 734 events and raised a net revenue of $17.3 million—setting a new record for chapter fundraising! This included $12.9 million in event net (auctions, raffles, drawings, meals, etc), $2.6 million in membership net and $1.8 million in donations.
Congratulations to all RMEF chapters on a record-book 2008, and a special thank you to all Outstanding Chapter Award winners!
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Supporting Membership Sales |
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1st Place ~ Grand Junction Chapter, Grand Junction, CO |
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1,345 |
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Sponsor Membership Sales |
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1st Place ~ Delaware Valley Chapter, Doylestown, PA |
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175 |
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Life Membership Sales |
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1st Place *TIE* ~ St. Croix Valley Chapter, Baldwin, WI |
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11 |
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Major Gifts |
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1st Place ~ Yolo-Solano Chapter, Woodland, CA |
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$42,000 |
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Banquet Net Dollars |
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1st Place ~ Three Rivers Chapter, Pittsburgh, PA |
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$152,951 |
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Banquet Net: Total Ratio |
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1st Place ~ Lee County Bull Busters Chapter, Dime Box, TX |
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92% |
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Special Event Net Income |
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1st Place ~ Grand Junction Chapter, Grand Junction, CO |
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$36,793 |
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Total Chapter Activity |
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1st Place ~ Grand Junction Chapter, Grand Junction, CO |
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$241,384 |
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Total Chapter Activity – New Chapter |
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1st Place ~ Red Rose Chapter, Lancaster, PA |
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$34,879 |
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Recognition Net Over $100,000 |
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Grand Junction Chapter, Grand Junction, CO |
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$241,384 |
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Cumulative Net Over $1,000,000 |
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Black Hills Chapter, Rapid City, SD |
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$1,038,766 |
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$1,000,000 Net States |
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California |
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$1,436,130 |
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Net Per Resident |
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Wyoming |
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$2.65 |
Going the Extra Mile
This special award was presented by RMEF regional director Tom Jones to recognize the Mid-Missouri Chapter, Columbia, Missouri, for their participation and top sales in two extra fundraising events for 2008: the 2-Gun Raffle Sale and Bass Pro Shops Conservation Month.