Conservation Group to Host Fundraiser Dinner in Grand Rapids
Ruffed Grouse Society 07.30.12
The Grand Rapids Area Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will host its 31st Annual Sportsmen’s Banquet on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Noto’s, 6600 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI beginning with a reception party at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.
According to Jeff Peterson, individual membership and dinner tickets are $65. There is also an optional family membership package for $110 which includes two dinners. Additional family dinners are available at $35 each. Banquet, Conservation and Sustaining sponsorship packages are also available at $275, $500 and $1,000 respectively.
And, in the spirit of the outdoors, youngsters under the age of 16 who recently took and passed a hunter education course and/or women who have participated in a recent Outdoors Women program, and can verify same; will receive a complimentary dinner ticket when accompanied by a paying adult.
As is the custom at this event, the evening will feature a live and silent auction, games, drawings and door prizes; highlighted with the finest selection of quality firearms, artwork and collectable’s.
For more information and/or tickets contact Peterson at 616-862-0713, or by e-mail at: jeffpeterson12@gmail.com.
Proceeds from this event will be used to restore and protect area grouse and woodcock habitat.
Information on RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org.
Healthy Forests. Abundant Wildlife. Sporting Traditions.
Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is North America’s foremost conservation organization dedicated to preserving our sporting traditions by creating healthy forest habitat for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and other wildlife. RGS works with landowners and government agencies to develop critical habitat utilizing scientific management practices.
