Chairman's Circle

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

Feathers

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

Online Chairman’s Circle Commitment Form

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/Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation
William Bettman
Clay and Edith Boelz
John W. Childs
Kerry M. Collins
Robert L. Cress
David Winton Bell Foundation
Robert W. Dunaway
John M. Dunlap
Merritt P. Dyke
Jon & Mackenzie Erickson
David E. Fite
George C. Freeman III/Universal Leaf Foundation
William R. Fry
Peek Garlington, III
Jay Gearheard
Bryan D. Glass/Glass Land and Home LLC
Stephen Grimm
Michael H. Halvorson
James and Angela Hambrick Foundation
Casper Havranek
Lon G. Hays
Thomas G. Henning
French Hill
Robert and Shelley Hines/DCG Environmental
John Ingram
Marc H. Johnson
Roger H.W. Kirby
Wayne J. Lennington
E.W. Littlefield Jr./Sage Foundation
Aaron Martin
Michael Mathwig
Mace McClatchy
Noah B. Mehrkam
James J. Mesh/John V. Mesh Memorial Scholarship
Joshua Miller
Mary Morton Parsons Foundation
Ron Ness
Timothy L. Nolde
Katie Prach
Safari Club International Foundation
Donald Senter
Jim & Kathryn Sherman
Dan & Jennifer Smith
Colton Tucker
Turner Foundation, Inc.
Ed Uihlein Family Foundation
Christopher D. Villere
Eric Von Hoffmann/George Von Hoffmann Foundation, Inc.
John R. Warren Jr.
Weatherby Foundation International

Organizations
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Canada Helps Org
Government of Canada
Saskatchewan Fish and Wildlife Development Fund
Manitoba Conservation Trust
Manitoba Fish & Wildlife Enhancement Fund
Osage Basin Duck Producers
Pennsylvania Game Commission
State of Alabama
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
State of Wisconsin
Wildlife Habitat Canada