NWTF LBL Longbeards chapter monthly meetings involve planning events like fundraisers (banquets, raffles), organizing conservation projects (habitat work), discussing outreach for women/youth/veterans, managing chapter business (e.g., officer elections), and sharing hunting/turkey info, all aimed at preserving hunting heritage and conserving wild turkeys, with a strong focus on community building and volunteering.
What Happens at Meetings
* Planning & Logistics: We discuss upcoming events, like their big annual banquets, ensuring they avoid conflicts with holidays or major local events.
* Fundraising: A significant part of meetings focuses on planning raffles, silent auctions, and live auctions for events that raise money for conservation.
* Conservation Updates: Discussions occur about local habitat projects, landowner workshops, and how to implement NWTF's "Habitat for the Hatch" initiatives.
* Outreach Programs: Planning for events that introduce women, youth, veterans, and people with disabilities to hunting and the outdoors.
* Chapter Business: Formal procedures, often following Robert's Rules of Order, including electing officers (President, Banquet Chair, Secretary, Treasurer) and voting on motions.
* Education & Camaraderie: Sharing hunting stories, discussing calling techniques, and fostering a strong sense of community among members.
Types of Events Organized
* Fundraising Banquets: Large annual events with dinners, auctions, and raffles for high-value prizes like firearms, gear, and artwork.
* Field Days: Hands-on conservation work, such as planting food plots or managing wildlife areas.
* Calling Contests: Friendly competitions to showcase turkey calling skills.
* Mentored Hunts: Events to teach new hunters the ropes in a safe environment.
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