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T H E j o u R n E y b E g i n sW E L C O M E TO a n C h O r a g E , a L a s k a

It is my pleasure to personally invite you to celebrate Ducks

Unlimited’s 70th Anniversary at our Annual Convention in

Anchorage, Alaska, from May 23 – 27, 2007.

We have a wonderful agenda planned for the convention. In

addition to the educational and inspirational meetings, we have a

full menu of exciting parties, tours and side trips for this once-in-

a-lifetime trip to Alaska. The work of our staff,

in cooperation with the Alaska host committee,

ensures an unforgettable event.

Convention is a special time to recognize the

achievements of Ducks Unlimited, especially

those related to the Wetlands for Tomorrow

campaign; but no celebration of organizational

success would be complete without honoring the people behind

those achievements. Once again, the General Business Sessions

and Presidents’ Luncheon will provide a venue to pay tribute to

these special leaders.

The program schedule included in this brochure will help you

plan your time while at convention, but there are a few details

that should be completed now to ensure your trip’s success.

registration: Please take a few minutes to complete and return

the Convention Registration Form, along with your check or

credit card information. You can also register online with us

at www.ducks.org/nationalconvention. Remember, we have a

special registration fee for children ages 14 and younger.

Banquet reservations: Please complete the Banquet Form

and return it with your registration materials.

hotel accommodations: The Hotel Reser-

vation Form should be completed and mailed

or faxed to the hotel you choose. You may also

reserve your accommodations via the hotel Web

site listed on the form.

Tour reservations: Now is the time to make

your plans for the special side trips and tours available before,

during and after convention.

During the coming weeks, you will receive additional

information. In the meantime, I urge you to finalize your plans

and help us celebrate DU’s 70th birthday in Anchorage!

See you there!

Jim Hulbert, President

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“ALYESKA”–in the language of the early Aleuts–means THE GREAT LAND. And

those who came later, lured north by a haunting inner spirit, have always been

hard-pressed to come up with a better way to describe Alaska, our 49th state.

And, believe it or not, Alaska boasts the

eastern, western and northern-most points in the U.S.

This Great Land spreads out to the horizon with more than

half a million square miles of breathtaking views and natural

wonders that defy description.

Throughout this vast wilderness is a

land of extremes, with terrain rang-

ing from mountains, glaciers, fjords

and volcanoes, to tundras, rivers and

forests. It is the premier destination

for adventure and tourists seeking

a personal connection with nature,

wilderness and the local people.

a Brief history: From Folly to Fortune When, on March

30, 1867, then Secretary of State William H. Seward negotiated

a deal for the United States to buy Alaska from Russia for $7.2

million–or 2 cents an acre, many Americans called the pur-

chase “Seward’s Folly,” or “Seward’s Icebox,” thinking Alaska a

snowy, icy wasteland. Of course, that was before

treasures of gold, oil and wilderness adventures

were discovered in the state.

Today, Alaska’s natural appeal draws millions

of tourists to enjoy its rich traditions and native

history, and thankfully, they are all well preserved.

From the earliest inhabitants who crossed over

the Bering Land Bridge from Asia approximately

20,000 years ago, the cultures and villages of Alas-

ka’s natives remain icons of the state’s rich heritage.

Visitors can experience the state’s unique native

culture through demonstration totem carvings,

native dancing, local artisan handiwork, Russian iconography,

or find traditional native tools and technologies from Tlingit

cedar bark hats to the Inupiaq ulu.

Whether you want to explore Alaska’s vast wilderness or

immerse yourself in its vibrant culture, a long list of things to do

and see awaits you in the Great Land.

W E L C o M E To a L a s k aT h I s I s T h E g r E aT L a n d

The theme for Ducks Unlimited’s 2007 convention

is “The Journey Begins.” In this case, it really is

more than just a metaphor for a conservation

message. While the actual convention takes place

in Anchorage, the various tour packages that

Ducks Unlimited has put together will afford the

opportunity to explore well beyond the city itself.

Alaska is full of outdoor adventures, from the mild

to the wild. Choose from wildlife viewing, sea

kayaking, dog sledding and guided glacier hikes.

Relax aboard a cruise, pan for gold, or cast a line for

Alaska’s world famous King salmon. Skim the wilderness in a

“bush” plane or helicopter. Take a flightseeing trip over some of

the most breathtaking mountains in North America. In order

to enjoy all Alaska has to offer, you must get out and experience

it for yourself.

Whether you join us on our planned excursions or choose

to go out on your own, the choices seem endless. With that

thought in mind, we have provided this synopsis of Alaska’s

natural wonders, its people and culture.

To accurately portray Alaska is to use

superlatives: longest, greatest, highest.

Alaska holds the continent’s tallest mountain

peak, Mt. McKinley; it’s the largest state in the

United States, it’s two and a half times the size of

Texas; and claims the largest earthquake ever

recorded in North America, the Good Friday

earthquake of 1964.

When it comes to alaska, everything points north. From the

northern Lights, to the great northern migration of waterfowl.

Point your compass to america’s most northern state and joins us

for Ducks unlimited’s 70th anniversary national Convention.

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a n C H o R a g Eg aT E WaY TO T h E g r E aT O U T d O O r s

After dinner, don’t miss the great nightlife found

in Anchorage. Catch traveling performers, music

festivals, comedy shows and live music at one of the

city’s many nightclubs, pubs and coffee houses.

Climate & Clothes With a moderate spring

climate of daytime temperatures in the mid-50s

to low-60s, and evening temperatures in the 40s, convention

attendees will enjoy adventure-packed days with almost 21 hours

of daylight!

While May temperatures in Anchorage are typically mild,

when traveling anywhere in Alaska, proper clothing is always a

priority. The layering technique is the most efficient and effec-

tive way to dress in Alaska, with varying weights to prepare for

any weather. Bring your most comfortable shoes, and dress for

the journey of a lifetime as you join Ducks Unlimited for our

2007 Convention in the Great Land of Alaska!

How do you begin a journey to one of the last unspoiled places left in

America? Well, the gateway to Alaska actually starts with Anchorage. To truly

experience the great outdoors isn’t difficult–where to begin is the challenge.

We’ve put together some suggestions of things to do, and places to see while

visiting Anchorage and nearby destinations. So take a walk on the wild side!

Embraced by six mountain ranges

and warmed by a maritime

climate, Anchorage is an urban

enclave surrounded by wilderness.

There is no city in the nation quite like it. In the

morning, you can catch world-class King salmon,

then catch a ballet in the afternoon or dine at a five-star restau-

rant. Anchorage is the only major city in the U.S. that, along

with its 277,000 human residents, is also inhabited by wolves,

bears, moose, Dall sheep and dozens of smaller animals.

The city itself rests at the base of the Chugach Mountains,

on a bluff overlooking historic Cook Inlet, named for Capt.

James Cook, the famous navigator who searched in vain for the

Northwest Passage. Sculpted by glaciers and seas, the Anchorage

area is a wonderland of majestic fjords and forested valleys,

where the northern lights ripple through winter, then summer

brings the city alive with vibrant, blooming flowers.

The municipality of Anchorage spans almost 2,000 square

miles—more than four times the physical size of Los Angeles—

and serves as the economic, communication, service and main

transportation center of Alaska.

Local activities Anchorage activities will thrill adventure

seekers of all interests and abilities. It is the perfect base camp

for Alaska adventures! Step foot on an Alaskan glacier, hike to a

mountain vista or stroll along Anchorage’s scenic trails. Cruise

in comfort through Prince William Sound or paddle along in

a sea kayak. Catch wild Alaska salmon or angle for trout in a

nearby lake.

This amazing trail system has a path for all abilities—from

accessible nature hikes to physically challenging mountain

climbs. Cyclists, joggers and walkers will discover endless

possibilities at their feet.

For those who prefer water to land, fishing, kayaking and

canoeing enthusiasts have unlimited opportunities to explore

Alaska’s many rivers, streams, lakes and protected coastal waters.

After a long day of Alaskan adventures, you’ll want to rest

and refuel with some of Anchorage’s scrumptious cuisine. And

rest assured, the dining options are as vast and varied as Alas-

ka itself. From the outdoor vendors lining Fourth Avenue, to

elegant eating establishments, Anchorage features food for

every taste. The most popular choice among visitors is wild

Alaskan seafood. There are more than 20 varieties of fish and

shellfish available in Alaska, produced fresh from the state’s

more than 3,000 rivers, 3 million lakes and 43,000 miles of

coastline. Seafood is a staple here, but it isn’t the only option, so

bring your appetite on this Alaskan adventure!

Surrounding Anchorage is an extensive network of

wildlife refuges and pristine parklands, providing ideal

habitat for Alaska’s diverse wildlife populations, such as bear, fox,

moose, porcupine, lynx, beluga whale, Dall sheep and a num-

ber of migratory bird species. Convention attendees can choose

from more than 200 miles of secluded trails to experience

Alaska’s great wilderness first hand.

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options within anchorage including taxis and limousines,

rental cars, RVs, bicycles, motorcycles, motorcoach charters

and public bus service.

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visitors by offering free shuttles during the summer.

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•�Holland America Line cruise ship rYndaM departs Vancouver, British Columbia for 7-day pre-convention northbound Alaska Glacier Bay Discovery Cruise

•�Arrives in Seward/Anchorage on Sunday, May 20 (See cruise booking information included in this brochure).

MaY21MOndaY• Alaska Railroad “GoldStar Service” train trip to Denali departs Anchorage, returning to Anchorage on Wednesday, May 23 (Includes overnight accom-modations in Denali on Monday and Tuesday, and tour of Denali National Park on Tuesday. See train trip infor-mation included in this brochure).

•26 Glacier Tour (8 hours)

•Kenai Fjords Tour (15 hours)

• Registration/Information (Egan Convention Center)

MaY22TUEsdaY•26 Glacier Tour (8 hours)

•Kenai Fjords Tour (15 hours)

• Registration/Information (Egan Convention Center)

MaY23WEdnEsdaY•26 Glacier Tour (8 hours)

•Kenai Fjords Tour (15 hours)

• Registration/Information (Egan Convention Center)

•dInnEr On YOUr OWn

• MUsIC and danCE In hOsPITaLITY CEnTraL (Egan Convention Center)

MaY24ThUrsdaY•26 Glacier Tour (8 hours)

• Registration/Information (Egan Convention Center)

• Board of Directors Meeting (Anchorage Hilton Hotel)

• FLYWaYs COCkTaIL ParTY–then dinner with your friends

MaY25FrIdaY•Ducks Hunters’ Breakfast

• Registration/Information (Egan Convention Center)

• General Business Meeting Session I (Alaska Center for the Performing Arts)

•PrEsIdEnTs’ LUnChEOn

• sOCIaL EvEnT/ThEME ParTY (Egan Convention Center)

MaY26 saTUrdaY•SunRisers’ Breakfast

• Registration/Information (Egan Convention Center)

• General Business Meeting Session II (Alaska Center for the Performing Arts)

• 70th annUaL COnvEnTIOn rECEPTIOn & BanQUET (Egan Convention Center)

MaY27sUndaY• Holland America Line cruise ship sTaTEndaM departs Anchorage/ Seward for 7-day post-convention southbound Alaska Hubbard Glacier Discovery Cruise

• Arrives in Vancouver, British Columbia on Sunday, June 3 (See cruise infor-mation in this brochure).

• Alaska Railroad “GoldStar Service” train trip to Denali departs Anchorage, returning to Anchorage on Tuesday, May 29(Includes overnight accom-modations in Denali on Sunday and Monday, and tour of Denali National Park on Monday. See train trip infor-mation in this brochure).

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D i R E C To Ry o F C o n Ta C T sF O r a d d I T I O n a L a n C h O r a g E / a L a s k a I n F O r M aT I O n

anChOragE COnvEnTIOn & vIsITOrs BUrEaU524 W. Fourth AvenueAnchorage, AK 99501-2212Telephone: (907) 276-4118Fax: (907) 278-5559

www.anchorage.net

dEnaLI naTIOnaL Park and PrEsErvE

c/o National Park ServiceP.O. Box 9Denali Park, AK 99755Telephone: (907) 683-2294

www.nps.gov/dena/

OUTFITTErs(FIshIng)

For information on how to contact Alaskan outfitters for fishing, please go to the following Web address:

www.outdoorsdirectory.com

rUsT’s FLYIng sErvICE(PrIvaTE aIr TOUrs)P.O. Box 190867Anchorage, AK 99519Telephone: (907) 243-1595Toll Free: (800) 544-2299Fax: (907) 248-0552www.flyrusts.com

To u R i n g W i T H D u C k s

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H o L L a n D a M E R i C a L i n Ed U C k s U n L I M I T E d P r E - C O n v E n T I O n C r U I s E

7 d aY N O RT H B O U N D a L a s k ag L a C I E r B aY d I s C Ov E rY C r U I s E

Expect the unexpected–a massive glacier calves, a bald eagle soars above, a humpback whale clears the water and the night sky awakens to waves of color. The only thing predictable about one of our premier, week-long Alaska cruises is exquisite service, exciting excursions and a magnificent transport through the last great wilderness.

dEsTInaTIOn: 7 Day Alaska Glacier Bay DiscoveryCrUIsE LInE: Holland America LineCrUIsE shIP: RyndamdaTE: May 13-20, 2007

PaYMEnT sChEdULE (PEr PErsOn):

Deposit $350• Ducks Unlimited Cocktail Party• All Cabin rates are per person, based on double occupancy• 3rd & 4th passenger rates available upon request• Single person rate is 200% of category rate• Cruise Line air available upon request• Travel protection insurance available & highly

recommended• Transfers to & from the ship available upon request

daTE POrTs OF CaLL arrIvE dEParT

Sun - May 13 Vancouver, British Columbia 5:00 p.m.Mon - May 14 Scenic Cruising Inside Passage Tue – May 15 Ketchikan, Alaska 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.Wed – May 16 Juneau, Alaska 7:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m.Thu – May 17 Skagway, Alaska 7:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.Fri – May 18 Scenic Cruising Glacier Bay National Park 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.Sat – May 19 Scenic Cruising College Fjord 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.Sun – May 20 Anchorage (Seward), Alaska 8:00 a.m.

I T I n E r a rY

P r I C I n g

CaTEgOrY sTaTErOOM sPECIaL CrUIsE raTEs PEr PErsOn InCLUdEs CrUIsE, TaXEs, FEEs, FOOd, EnTErTaInMEnT & grEaT MEMOrIEs

K Inside Stateroom from $884* E Ocean View Stateroom from $1,144* B Balcony Stateroom from $1,814*

*Taxes and fees are subject to change

26 gLaCIEr TOUrBUs/BOaT TOUr: Gray Line coach from Anchorage, through car/rail Whittier Tunnel, to town of Whittier–one of Alaska’s last great frontier towns. Board largest, fastest and most luxurious catamaran in Alaska for four and one-half hour, 135-mile cruise through Prince William Sound, and marvel at the glacier-filled College and Harriman Fjords, along with viewing a variety of wildlife and spectacular scenery. TOUr dEParTs FrOM and rETUrns TO Egan COnvEnTIOn CEnTEr and TakEs aPPrOXIMaTELY 8 hOUrs. COsT OF TOUr: $155 per adult and $100 per child 12 years of age or younger.MOndaY, MaY 2110:30a.m. - 7:30p.m. # of people Please PRINT name(s) of each tour participant

TUEsdaY, MaY 2210:30a.m. - 7:30p.m. # of people Please PRINT name(s) of each tour participant

WEdnEsdaY, MaY 2310:30a.m. - 7:30p.m. # of people Please PRINT name(s) of each tour participant

ThUrsdaY, MaY 2410:30a.m. - 7:30p.m. # of people Please PRINT name(s) of each tour participant

kEnaI FJOrds TOUrTraIn/BOaT TOUr: Board a Gray Line Coach for the scenic trip from Anchorage to the town of Seward, 125 miles south, to participate in a spectacular tour of the marine life of southern Alaska aboard a catamaran. Travel along Resurrection Bay and into the Kenai Fjords, which boasts one of the largest concentrations of marine wildlife and glaciers in North America. Box lunch served during cruise. Tour participants will return to Anchorage via Alaska Railroad’s “Coastal Classic Train” and have dinner on the train back to Anchorage. FOLLOWIng BrEakFasT, avaILaBLE aT 5:30 a.M. aT ThE Egan COnvEnTIOn CEnTEr, BUsEs dEParT aT 6:00 a.M. FrOM ThE COnvEnTIOn CEnTEr. TraIns rETUrn TO ThE anChOragE sTaTIOn aT 10:00 P.M.TOUr TakEs aPPrOXIMaTELY 15 hOUrs.COsT OF TOUr: $225 per adult and $150 per child 12 years of age or younger (Includes Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner)MOndaY, MaY 216:00a.m. - 10:00p.m. # of people Please PRINT name(s) of each tour participant

TUEsdaY, MaY 226:00a.m. - 10:00p.m. # of people Please PRINT name(s) of each tour participant

WEdnEsdaY, MaY 236:00a.m. - 10:00p.m. # of people Please PRINT name(s) of each tour participant

dEnaLI TOUrTraIn TOUr/Park raIL TOUr: Alaska Railroad “GoldStar” Service from Anchorage to Denali and return features confirmed seat in the upper-level dome car, complimentary beverages served at your seat, special GoldStar gift, priority check-in and boarding, priority seating in the lower-level dining room showcasing original Alaska artwork and private outdoor viewing deck–the only one of its kind on any railroad. Tour includes train trips to and from Denali, 2-night stay in Denali and narrated all day Tundra Wilderness bus tour into Denali National Park (box lunch included), along with an up-close view of majestic Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest peak. It’s called “The Great One” looming over the breathtaking landscape of Denali National Park and Preserve. Your special Ducks Unlimited pre- and post-convention tour to this remarkable gem in America’s national park system begins on Monday, May 21 (or Sunday, May 27 for the post-convention tour) when the Alaska Railroad GoldStar Service train departs Anchor-age at 8:15 a.m. for the scenic 7½ hour trip north to Denali. Overnight accommodations for Monday and Tuesday (Sunday and Monday for the post-convention tour) in Denali are included in the cost of the tour. Also included is a 5-hour morning (box lunch included) OR afternoon bus tour into the sub-arctic wilderness of Denali National Park, conducted exclusively by the Park Service. This tour will offer you the best chance to see Dall sheep, caribou, moose, fox, wolves, ptarmigan and bear, so don’t forget to bring a camera. On Day 3 (Wednesday, May 23 for pre-convention tour or Tuesday, May 29 for the post-convention tour), the train will depart Denali at 12:15 p.m. for the return trip to Anchorage, arriving at 8:00 p.m. PrICIng sTrUCTUrE and rEgIsTraTIOn FOr ThIs TOUr Is On ThE aLaska raILrOad’s WEB sITE aT www.alaskarailroad.com/ducksunlimited.

PLEasE rETUrn WITh ThE COnvEnTIOn rEgIsTraTIOn FOrM

To help us plan the transportation requirements for these tours, please select the day and time you would like to particpate.

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daTE POrTs OF CaLL arrIvE dEParT

Sun - May 27 Anchorage (Seward), Alaska 8:00 p.m.Mon - May 28 Scenic Cruising Hubbard Glacier 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.Tue – May 29 Icy Strait Point, Alaska 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.Wed – May 30 Skagway, Alaska 8:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.Thu – May 31 Juneau, Alaska 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.Fri – June 1 Ketchikan, Alaska 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.Sat – June 2 Scenic Cruising Inside Passage Sun – June 3 Vancouver, British Columbia 8:00 a.m.

CaTEgOrY sTaTErOOM sPECIaL CrUIsE raTEs PEr PErsOn InCLUdEs CrUIsE, TaXEs, FEEs, FOOd, EnTErTaInMEnT & grEaT MEMOrIEs

K Inside Stateroom from $954*

E Ocean View Stateroom from $1,234* B Balcony Stateroom from $1,954**Taxes and fees are subject to change

H o L L a n D a M E R i C a L i n Ed U C k s U n L I M I T E d P O s T- C O n v E n T I O n C r U I s E

7 d aY s O U T H B O U N D a L a s k ah U B B a r d g L a C I E r d I s C Ov E rY C r U I s E

Expect the unexpected–a massive glacier calves, a bald eagle soars above, a humpback whale clears the water and the night sky awakens to waves of color. The only thing predictable about one of our premier, week-long Alaska cruises is exquisite service, exciting excursions and a magnificent transport through the last great wilderness.

I T I n E r a rY

P r I C I n g

dEsTInaTIOn: 7 Day Alaska Hubbard Glacier DiscoveryCrUIsE LInE: Holland America LineCrUIsE shIP: StatendamdaTE: May 27– June 3, 2007

PaYMEnT sChEdULE (PEr PErsOn):

Deposit $350Final Payment: February 27, 2007

• Ducks Unlimited Cocktail Party• All Cabin rates are per person, based on double occupancy• 3rd & 4th passenger rates available upon request• Single person rate is 200% of category rate• Cruise Line air available upon request• Travel protection insurance available & highly

recommended• Transfers to & from the ship available upon request

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$350 deposit per personFinal Payment due February 27, 2007

PLEasE MakE ChECks PaYaBLE TO:

CrUIsE hOLIdaYs OF kansas CITY • 7000 NW Prairie View Road • Kansas City, MO 64151

CrEdIT Card PaYMEnTs

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Coverage Amount Per Person Cost Per Person

q��$ 501 - $1,000 $74

q��$1,001 - $1,500 $95

q��$1,501 - $2,000 $125

Coverage Amount Per Person Cost Per Person

q��$2,001 - $2,500 $161

q��$2,501 - $3,000 $200

q��$3,001 - $3,500 $235

R E g i s T R aT i o n F o R Md U C k s U n L I M I T E d 7 0 T h a n n U a L C O n v E n T I O n

nUMBEr OF adULTs LIsTEd BELOW: @ $360 = $($360 registration fee includes cost of banquet)

nUMBEr OF ChILdrEn 14 YEars OF agE Or YOUngEr LIsTEd BELOW: @ $0 = $ Please Note: Complimentary registration fee for children 14 years of age or younger applies only to those staying at one of the convention hotels and Does Not Include Saturday evening banquet cost of $75 per person OR costs to participate in the tours.saTUrdaY BanQUET OnLY: @ $75 = $26 gLaCIEr TOUr: (Adult) @ $155 = $26 gLaCIEr TOUr: (Child 12 or younger) @ $100 = $kEnaI FJOrds TOUr: (Adult) @ $225 = $kEnaI FJOrds TOUr: (Child 12 or younger) @ $150 = $TOTaL PaYMEnT EnCLOsEd: (Payment due in U.S. dollars) $

MakE ChECks PaYaBLE TO: DU, Inc. - Convention 2007ChargE TO: q�Visa q�MasterCard q�American Express q�DiscoverCard Number:Expiration Date: Mo. Yr. Signature: (Charge Not Valid Unless Signed)

PrInT naME OF EaCh PErsOn FOr naME BadgE:

First Last Nickname

1.) Spouse/Guest Age of Children

2.)

3.)

ThIs Is: q�My first DU Convention

q�My spouse/guest’s first DU Convention

PrEFErrEd MaILIng addrEss: q�Home q�OfficeStreetCityState /Province: ZIP/Postal Code:Phone: Home: ( ) Work: ( )

dUCks UnLIMITEd POsITIOn(s) Or COnTrIBUTIOn LEvEL

(Maximum of two, for your name badge)

dUCks UnLIMITEd aFFILIaTIOn(s) OF sPOUsE/gUEsT Or COnTrIBUTIOn LEvEL

(Maximum of two, for your name badge)

ThE COnvEnTIOn rEgIsTraTIOn dEsk WILL BE LOCaTEd On ThE LOWEr LEvEL OF ThE Egan COnvEnTIOn CEnTEr.

CanCELLaTIOn POLICY:

Full amount of registration fee will be refunded if written cancellation notice is received no later than Friday, May 4, 2007. after this date, refunds will not be possible.

MOrE Than YOU BargaInEd FOr!

your Du convention registration is cer-tainly one of the biggest bargains you will see for a long time! The $360 registration fee covers: all of the scheduled parties, meals and social events; plus Hospitality Central for the entire convention; plus, all registration materials; plus, the annual

convention reception and banquet.

PLEasE rETUrn ThIs FOrM WITh YOUr PaYMEnT TO:

Convention Central 2007Ducks unlimited, inc.one Waterfowl Way

Memphis, Tn 38120-2351Telephone: (901) 758-3716

Fax: (901) 758-3850oR

rEgIsTEr On-LInE aT

www.ducks.org/nationalconvention

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H oT E L R E g i s T R aT i o n F o R Md U C k s U n L I M I T E d 7 0 T h a n n U a L C O n v E n T I O n

Name(s) (All Occupants):

Address:

City: State/Province: ZIP/Postal Code:

Day Telephone #: Fax#:

Arrival Day, Date and Time: Departure Day, Date and Time:

hOTELs and raTEsr Single (1 person, 1 bed) r Double (2 people, 1 bed) r Double (2 people, 2 beds)

r Smoking r Non-Smoking

The rates shown below will be honored three (3) days prior and three (3) days following the official group dates of May 23-27, 2007, based upon availability, and do not include state and local taxes.

Special Requests/ADA Requirements:

Call Convention Central at (901) 758-3716 for suite availability and rates at all hotels.

hOTEL ChOICEsDucks Unlimited has reserved a limited block of rooms at each of the three hotels. Consequently, a first-come, first-served policy will apply at your hotel of choice. Once the DU room block is filled at a particular hotel, you will be referred to your next choice.

1st CHOICE 2nd CHOICE 3rd CHOICE All reservations must be guaranteed by either enclosing one night’s room rate deposit by check or money order, or providing charge card information below.Please check one: r Visa r MasterCard r American Express r Discover

Card Number: Expiration Date:

Signature:

WEsTMarkanChOragE

Room Rate: $105 single or doubleReservation Department720 West Fifth AvenueAnchorage, AK 99501WEsTMark rEsErvaTIOns:

(800) 544-0970Fax: (206) 601-5247On-line Reservations:http://www.westmarkhotels.comUse booking code DUUNReservation cutoff: April 19, 2007

anChOragE MarrIOTTdOWnTOWn

Room Rate: $135 single or doubleReservation Department820 West Seventh AvenueAnchorage, AK 99501MarrIOTT rEsErvaTIOns:(800) 228-9290 Reference booking code DUC

Fax: (907) 792-2125On-line Reservations:http://www.marriott.com\ancdtUse booking code DUCDUCANOTE: ALL Marriott properties areSMOKE FREE, effective Oct. 1, 2006.Reservation cutoff: April 28, 2007

hILTOnanChOragE

Room Rate: $155 single or doubleReservation Department500 West Third AvenueAnchorage, AK 99501hILTOn rEsErvaTIOns:(800) 445-8667 Fax: (907) 265-7042On-line Reservations:http://www.anchorage.hilton.comUse booking code DKUNOTE: A check-out fee of $50will apply for early departures that are made without notice. To avoid early departure fee, please advise hotel at or before check-in.Reservation cutoff: April 28, 2007

PLEasE COnTaCT

your hotel of choice dIrECTLY

either by faxing or mailing this

form, or by telephone, or using

the on-line reservation method.

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To help us organize the reserved seating for the convention banquet, ThIs FOrM MUsT BE COMPLETEd and rETUrnEd WITh YOUr COnvEnTIOn rEgIsTraTIOn FOrM. If you reserve your banquet seating in advance, your reservation ticket(s) will be included with your Convention registration material.

Kindly choose one of the options listed below (tables seat 10 people):

Name Spouse/Guest

Children

Contact Information (phone number or e-mail address)

Must be provided whether you select Option 1 or Option 2

Option 1: If possible, seat me, my spouse and/or guests, (please list names below) with attendees from my home state who have already registered for the convention:

My state/province is

Note: Seating for individuals listed above cannot be reserved until their convention registration is received.

Option 2: I would prefer to secure my seating in Anchorage during convention week.

ThIs FOrM MUsT BE rECEIvEd aT COnvEnTIOn CEnTraL On Or BEFOrE FrIdaY, MaY 4. After this date, banquet seating requests will be processed in Anchorage, and your reservation ticket(s) must be picked up at the banquet seating area of the registration/information desk.

b a n Q u E T s E aT i n g F o R Md U C k s U n L I M I T E d 7 0 T h a n n U a L C O n v E n T I O n

PLEasE rETUrn ThIs FOrM TO:

Convention Central – 2007Ducks unlimited, inc.one Waterfowl Way

Memphis, Tn 38120-2351Telephone: (901) 758-3716

Fax: (901) 758-3850

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Convention Central One Waterfowl WayMemphis, TN 38120(901) 758-3716 T (901) 758-3850 Fwww.ducks.org