Thank you for your charitable support!
One of the distinct pleasures of serving Delta as Chairman of the Board is getting to know our donors and learning about what inspires them to invest in our work. I expect, like me, many Chairman’s Circle members support Delta as a small repayment for the priceless enjoyment, experiences, and camaraderie that ducks and duck hunting have afforded over the years.
Whatever inspired you, we are deeply grateful for your continued loyalty to Delta Waterfowl. Your commitment helps protect the tradition of waterfowl hunting in North America and adds to the promise of a bright future for ducks and duck hunters everywhere.
Sincerely,
John M. Dunlap
Chairman of the Board
Waterfowl Conservation Leaders
Delta Waterfowl’s Chairman’s Circle is an exclusive society of visionary waterfowl conservation leaders from across North America who provide charitable support of at least $10,000 annually. Your contribution can be delivered as a singular payment or as a pledge to be delivered within the calendar year (January 1 – December 31).
Your gift can be made as you wish to support Delta’s primary mission of producing ducks and securing the future of waterfowl hunting in North America, or designated to specific programs such as Hen Houses, Predator Management, research projects, breeding habitat conservation, the University Hunting Program, or any of Delta’s other initiatives.
Pledge payment schedule options:
1 year – 1 gift of $10,000
2 year – 2 annual gifts of $5,000
3 year – 3 annual gifts of $3,333.33
4 year – 4 annual gifts of $2,500
Frequently Asked Questions
- Invitation to an annual members-only destination gathering, where you’ll gain behind-the-scenes updates on North American waterfowl conservation issues and Delta’s programs and research.
- Invitation to regional Chairman’s Circle fundraising, recognition and field day events.
- Special Invitation to Chairman’s Circle event at Annual Expo.
- Insider access to Delta’s key scientific and programmatic information and staff.
- ExpertVoice Membership: Exclusive opportunities to see behind-the-scenes details of new products and enjoy savings of up to 70% off a huge array of top hunting brands.
- Donor members will receive a Welcome Packet immediately upon receipt of their initial gift.
- Donor members will receive their level-appropriate Recognition Gift upon completing the funding of their membership or pledged membership.
Print Recognition
- Listed in Delta’s award-winning magazine
- Listed in Annual Report
Electronic Recognition
- Delta Website Chairman’s Circle Page
- Listed in the semi-annual Chairman’s Circle electronic newsletter
Join our Chairman’s Circle leadership level by calling us at (888) 987-3695 or emailing Joan at jtrygg@deltawaterfowl.org.
2026 Chairman’s Circle Members
We are extremely grateful to the following Chairman’s Circle Members.
Members
Paul C. (Bo) Aughtry, III
Frank L. Bauer
Gary H. Bechtel
Robert Berry
William Bettman
Clay & Edith Boelz
John W. Childs
Kerry M. Collins
Robert L. Cress
David A. Bramble Foundation, Inc.
David V. Uihlein Foundation
David Winton Bell Foundation
Robert W. Dunaway
John M. Dunlap
Merritt P. Dyke
Jon & Mackenzie Erickson
David E. Fite
George C. Freeman III
William R. Fry
Peek Garlington, III
Jay Gearheard
Mr. & Mrs. George & Carolyn Lotterhos
Bryan D. Glass/Glass Land & Home LLC
Stephen Grimm
The Guilford Foundation
Michael H. Halvorson
James & Angela Hambrick
Casper Havranek
Hawkins Family Foundation
Dr. Lon G. Hays
Thomas G. Henning
French Hill
Robert & Shelley Hines/DCG Environmental
John Ingram
Marc H. Johnson
Bryan & Janie Kilby
Roger H.W. Kirby
Bruce W. Knowlan
Frank & Monty Kugeler
Wayne J. Lennington
E.W. Littlefield Jr./Sage Foundation
Littlefield Farm
Aaron Martin
Mary Morton Parsons Foundation
Michael Mathwig
Josh McArtor
Mace McClatchy
Noah B. Mehrkam
James J. Mesh/John V. Mesh Memorial Scholarship
Joshua Miller
National Shooting Sports Foundation
Ron Ness
Timothy L. Nolde
Osage Basin Duck Producers
Cynthia Patterson
Katie Prach
V. Paul Pullen
James C. Russell
Safari Club International Foundation
Dr. Don Senter
Jim & Kathryn Sherman
Dan & Jennifer Smith
Colton Tucker
Turner Foundation, Inc.
Ed Uihlein Family Foundation
Christopher D. Villere
Eric Von Hoffmann
Charles & Elizabeth Walker
Rick Warren, Jr.
Weatherby Foundation International
Aaron Wessel