- March 14th, 2009 - Meridian, Idaho-DU Meridian Idaho Chapter Ducks Unlimited Dinner. Tung-Bar© Trailer Stands were donated to assist the Meridian D.U. Chapter with fund raising efforts. This years event was very successful for the Meridian Chapter with a great turn out. We would like to thank Art, Van, Chad, Jim, Brandon, and the great staff at the dinner. Thanks to everyone for supporting their local D.U. Chapter. We can't wait unit next year!
- May 13th, 2009 - Independent Product Review: In an ongoing effort to ensure product confidence we are currently reaching out to Veteran boaters to review our products. We contacted Chris Hustad C.E.O. of duckhuntingchat.com for our initial review. Chris is a veteran boater of 30 years and a avid duck hunter and fisherman. Please check out Chris's product review at duckhuntingchat.com.
McKelnick Industries LLC makers of the Tung-Bar© are very proud to support the fund raising efforts of California Waterfowl Assoc., Ducks Unlimited, and Delta Waterfowl. It is truly an honor to be associated with those volunteers that work so hard behind the scenes in saving our tradition and enhancing waterfowl habitat.
- June 20th, 2009 Eureka, California-CWA
Tung-Bar© Boat Drain and Storage Stands takes part in the Eureka, California CWA Chapter Banquet. Eureka is home to many scullers and has great a history of waterfowling. Thanks to all who attended and a special thanks to Jim Holdner along with all the banquet volunteers for all their hard work and efforts.
- June 27th, 2009 Carmel Valley, California-CWA
Tung-Bar© Boat Drain and Storage Stands takes part in the Carmel Valley CWA Chapter Banquet. Camel Valley is perhaps one of most beautiful areas of the Golden State and home to many avid watefowlers. The event was a success and a great time was had by all. Thanks to all who attended and gave generously to protect and enhance waterfowl habitat. We would like to especially thank Les Terry and the banquet volunteers for all of their efforts.
- June 27th, 2009 Pleasanton, California-DU
Tung-Bar© Boat Drain and Storage Stands takes part in the Tri-Valley Ducks Unlimited Chapter Dinner. Tri-Valley waterfowlers have the benefit of hunting S.F. Bay, San Juaquin Valley, Sacramento Valley or the Delta. Thanks to all who attended and gave generously to protect our waterfowl habitat, heirtage and tradition. We would like to especially thank Trisha Bonderson and the D.U. Dinner volunteers for all of their hard work and efforts.
- July 3rd, 2009 Meridian, Idaho- 2009 Trout Not Trash
Tung-Bar© sponsors the 2009 Trout Not Trash Competition along a 5 mile stretch of the Boise River which runs through the City of Meridian. The staff at Tung-Bar© products along with 40 volunteers spent the day competing in garbage collection along the banks and in the Boise River.
Comprised of 8 teams the competition was fierce, and this year's winning Captain was Levi Hosey of Team Clean. Levi and his 8 person crew collected 22 50 gallon bags of garbage, a stop sign, 3 tires, and a shopping cart. Each of the members of Team Clean won $50.00 gift certificates at Sportsman's Warehouse.
At the end of the day over 66 bags of garbage were removed from the river and 16 lbs or aluminum cans went to recycling. We would like to thank everybody for all their help keeping our river clean.
July 16th, 2009 San Jose , California-CWA
Tung-Bar© Boat Drain and Storage Stands takes part in the South-Bay CWA Chapter Banquet. Thanks to all who attended and gave generously to protect our waterfowl habitat, heirtage and tradition. We would like to especially thank Brett Calhoun and Scott Cornelius, and all the C.W.A. banquet volunteers for their hard work and efforts. This was a very special event for I was born and raised in the South Bay.
July 20th, 2009 Idaho-A.I.S. Public Service Announcements
McKelnick Industries LLC Makers of the Tung-Bar© is currently working along side of the Idaho Department of Agriculture with a 60-day public service announcement campaign. This campaign is to inform the public about Aquatic Invasive Species, the newly enacted Idaho Invasive Species Fund, Laws, and Water Craft Requirements.
We would like to thank the following Treasure Valley supporters: Albertson's, Independent Chevron Dealers, Howard's Bait & Tackle, Sinclair, Sportsmans Warehouse, and the Star Mercantile.
This list of supporters keeps growing as we help educate and inform the public.
The key to stopping the spread of destructive Aquatic Invasive Species starts with educating the outdoor water entusiast. We are proud to assist in bringing focus and education in preventing the spread of all Aquatic Invasive Species like the Quagga/Zebra Mussels. We are a proud members of protectyourwaters.net
August 14th, 2009 Mesquite, Texas-Delta Watefowl
Tung-Bar© Boat Drain and Storage Stands attends theLonestar Chapter of Delta Waterfowl. Delta Waterfowl helps restore prime watefowl habitat and is extensively involved in youth programs. We would like to thank Mike Cook, Gene Smith, Kevin Johnson and Dallas Branch and wish them well with their upcoming event.
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August 24, 2009 Video Review, Outdoorproductreview.com
In an on-going effort to provide the most unbiased product reviews we have contacted the best names in the business. We recently contacted Jason Balazs C.E.O. of Outdoor Product Review.com. Jason is a life long hunter and fisherman and has a well-known reputation for being tough on the products he reviews.
Jason specializes reviews for archery products for some of the biggest names in the industry. We were so impressed by his candid, unbiased, and honest reviews, we just had to have him review our product. Please check out the video review on our home page.
Thanks for the 10 rating Jason, we know how rare that is!
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September 3, 2009 Sacramento, California- CWA
Tung-Bar© attends the 21st Annual Wild Game Feed in Sacramento the capital of the state and the heart of Golden State Waterfowling. Sacramento is a duck hunters paradise with some of the best tasting rice fed ducks in the world. Sac Duck hunters enjoy world class hunting at a number refuges within 45 minutes of downtown. Mallard, Sprig, Teal, Woodies, Widgeon, Snows, Specks, and both Greater and Lesser Canadian Geese top the list of heavy straps for Sac Gunners.
To watch a sky full of birds as the sunrises casting the first light on
the Butte Sink is truly a sight to behold.
We would especially like to thank Larry Leidelmeyer, Stuart Hansen, Will Baer, Judy and Richard Chrzanowski, Larry Newby, and all the great C.W.A. event volunteers for all of their hard work.
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September 14 & 15th 2009 Tung-Bar© hits the Big Sky Montana airwaves statewide with the legendary host and outdoorsman Hook'em Harry Ward of Montana Outdoor Radio. C.E.O. of McKelnick Industries and inventor of the Tung-Bar© Steve Bernstein is interviewed about the hottest new product for boaters in 2009. Thank you so much Harry and congratulations on your new pup.
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September 24, 2009 West Monroe, Louisiana- Ducks Unlimited
Tung-Bar© takes part at the West Monroe Louisana D.U. Chapter Banquet. West Monroe, Louisiana is nothing short of a Duck hunters paradise with internationally recognized waterfowl habitat such as Catahoula Lake (RAMSAR site), or refuges like Russell Sage, Upper Ouachita, D'Arbonne, Handy Brake, Black Bayou, and Tensas River. At certain times of the year Louisiana can be host to over 1/2 of the entire Mississippi Flyway migration.
D.U. has 1000's of projects in Louisiana and has conserved over 300,000 acres of waterfowl habitat at a cost of $44 million.
Chapters like West Monroe are what makes D.U. so great. Despite a deluge of rain, a slow national economy, and a small chapter size the good folks at the West Monroe D.U. Chapter were able to surpass last years fund-raising efforts. Congratulations!
We would like to especially thank Scott Moore for all of his efforts and hard work . On behalf of Scott we would like to thank Jason Storm, Ben Books, Keith Lowery, Brian & Buff Barnard, Brandon Dubois, Chris Walker, Brent & Peggy Moore and all the great D.U. volunteers, members, sponsors, and donors for making this event so successful. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
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September 30, 2009 Gulfport, Mississippi-Ducks Unlimited
Tung-Bar© is proud to take part in the fund raising efforts of the
Gulfport, Mississippi Chapter. Located on the shores of the Gulf
of Mexico between Biloxi Bay and St. Louis Bay the Gulfport area
was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.
This year's event was very special, this was the first event for the
Gulfport Chapter since Katrina. We just cannot say enough about
the great efforts of Chapter Chairman Justin Skinner. Thank you
so much Justin for your great dedication, time, and resolve for this
year's event. We would also like to thank Billy Ricketts, Alvin Phillips, Catfish Charlie's, and all those that helped out behind the scenes for this year's special return event.
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September 30, 2009 Billings, Montana-Ducks Unlimited Top 100
Tung-Bar© joins the Billings Montana D.U. Chapter in this year's fund raising efforts. The Treasure State is well-known for it's trophy big game and fishing opportunities. It is also home to some of the
greatest waterfowl hunting in the United States. Just north of Montana is the "Duck Factory" the Prairie Pothole Regions of Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada. These vital breeding grounds provide 75% of our nation's waterfowl. Nowhere is the presence of D.U.'s efforts and focus more apparent than in wetlands conservation and protection of this special region.
We would like to thank all the members of the Billings Chapter, especially Chairman Michael Wendlandt, Chapter Officers Jim Moreland, Laurie Anderson, Jim Berry and Regional Director Layne Krumwiede for all of their dedication and hard work.
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October 2, 2009 Kuna, Idaho- Ducks Unlimited
Tung-Bar© proudly takes part in the fund-raising efforts of the Kuna Chapter. Kuna (pronounced Q-na) is located along one of my favorite rafting and fishing spots Indian Creek. Kuna waterfowlers divide their time between stacking up honkers in the fields and decoy hunting for Mallards, Widgeon, and Teal along the scenic Snake River.
We would especially like to thank Chairman Greg Bartholomew and all the volunteers for their efforts with this year's banquet.
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October 3, 2009 Fort Benton, Montana-Ducks Unlimited
Tung-Bar© proudly takes part in the fund-raising efforts at the Fort Benton, Montana Chapter Banquet. Fort Benton is known as the "Birthplace of Montana" and as is situated along the banks of the Missouri River. There are hunting opportunites at the river or at Charles M. Russell NWR located at one our country's most pristine
lakes Fort Peck Reservoir.
We would especially like to thank a very special Banquet coordinator Barbara Thomas. Although Barbara prefers Bucks to Ducks as the wife and mother of avid duck hunters, she donates her time and talents to coordinate the chapter banquet. It can be said that supporting D.U. is a Thomas family tradition. Our many thanks to Barbara Thomas, Chairman Bob Thomas, Dave Thomas, Steve Stiles, Steve Arnold, and all those attended this year's event.
On behalf of the Fort Benton Chapter we would also like to thank
Bill Widaman of WILRAY MFG for all of his support.
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October 8, 2009 Hattiesburg, Mississippi-Forrest-Lamar-D.U.
Tung-Bar© comes to bayou country to help take part in the fund raising efforts of the Forrest-Lamar Chapter. Hattiesburg has a rich tradition of watefowling and some of the best duck hunting in the country. Located in the heart of the Mississippi Flyway hunters have the opportunity to hunt over a variety of habitat such. This area of the flyway is home to Pintail, Mallard, Widgeon, Teal, Gadwall, Woodies Shovelers, as well Honkers and Specs.
We would like to thank Banquet Coordinator Will Delancey for all of his efforts with this year's event. On behalf of Will we would also like to thank Charlie and Nadelyn Sutherland, the folks at The Front Porch for all the great food and all those that volunteered to make this year's even such a great success.
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October 15, 2009 Weatherford, Texas- Ducks Unlimited TOP 100
The old saying that everything in Texas is big holds true when it comes to the efforts of the Weatherford, Texas Ducks Unlimited Chapter. Tung-Bar© comes down to the Lone Star state with great pride to help the fund raising efforts of one the nation's largest D.U. Chapters known as Weatherford Ducks.
Texas is unique in that it winters 90% of duck populations and 75% of snow goose populations found in the Central Flyway. Rice fields, prairie wetlands and associated coastal marshes provide important habitat for hundreds of thousands of white-fronted geese, several species of diving ducks, mottled ducks, and other species of puddle ducks. DU has worked to conserve over 155,000 acres of waterfowl habitat throughout Texas since 1985.
The folks at the Weatherford Chapter can take great pride in their fund raising efforts and their conservation accomplishments in the great state of Texas.
We would like to give a texas-styled THANK YOU to Area Chairman Chris Bragg and his family, the David family, the Garvin family, the McDaniels family, the Prachyl family, Jay Watkins, Jay Bevers, Dave Hinshaw, Justin Six, Clinton Hyatt, and the dozens of volunteers that worked so hard to with this year's huge event.
October 23, 2009- New Product Announcement
Tung-Bar© Products has just finished designing a new line of trailer stands for Drift Boats owners. As always, we have reached out to the experts in the field to test our newest product line. Testing will be conducted over the next 8 weeks by the top names in the Drift Boat industry. We believe our new Drift Boat Stands will be available to the public for purchase by Dec. 1st.
October 24, 2009 Madison County Texas- Ducks Unlimited
October 30, 2009 Los Banos, CA -C.W.A.
Tung-Bar© comes back to it's roots by assisting the 22nd Annual Los Banos C.W.A. Chapter Dinner with it's fund raising efforts. An agricultural community Los Banos is rich in it's waterfowling heritage and offers duck hunters opportunities at China Island, San Luis, Kesterson, Freitas, West Bear Creek, Merced, Blue Goose, Salt Slough, Los Banos, Volta, Gadwall, Merced and Mendota Wildlife Areas.
Like the famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Los Banos has the famous Santa Fe Grade & Henry Miller Roads which are home to dozens of private duck clubs, some clubs are100 years old.
Green Wing Teal are generally the No.1 bird taken in this part of the state along with Pintail, Mallards, Widgeon, Gadwall, Shovelers, Snows, Specs, and Honkers.
Perhaps there is no greater place to end up after season's opening day shoot, then at the Woolgrowers Restaurant. Hundreds of duck hunters gather to sit together at long tables to feast and share stories at this famous Basque restaurant located in the heart of Los Banos.
I grew up duck hunting in the Los Banos area sculling San Luis Reservoir and hunting on clubs along the Santa Fe Grade. So it is real pleasure to assist with this year's fund-raising efforts. We would like to thank Dinner Coordinator Tom Homen and all the great volunteers that made the 22nd Annual Los Banos C.W.A. Dinner such a great success.
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- November 5, 2009 Memphis, Tennessee- Home of Ducks Unlimited
Tung-Bar© is truly honored to be involved with the fund raising efforts at the home chapter of Ducks Unlimited International Headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee. The Annual Memphis Sportsman's Banquet Event took place at a new venue, the Minglewood Music Hall. This years event featured country music artist Brandon Kinney who initiated the festivities with a set from his newly released album, Smells Like Texas.
This was an awesome event and this years prizes and raffle items were simply incredible.
Of couse the success of any event is dictated by the dozen of hard working volunteers that join forces with supportive corporate product contributors in helping conserve migratory wetlands for future generations.
We would like to thank all the efforts of Event Coordinator Harris Jones, the Memphis Chapter Commitee Members, the generous donations of the corporate sponsors, the staff at the Minglewood Music Hall, Brandon Kinney and the band, and the dozen of volunteers that made this years event one to remember.
November 14, 2009 Caldwell, Idaho Canyon County-D.U.
Tung-Bar© has returned home to the Treasure Valley to assist in the fundraising efforts of the Canyon County Chapter located in Caldwell, Idaho. Located minutes from the banks of the famous Snake River, Canyon County Chapter members enjoy great waterfowling opportunities along the river or over decoys in the fields. During the migration the skies above Canyon County are filled with countless flights of Ducks and Geese.
We would like to recognize the special efforts of Canyon County Event Coordinator Tamala Maude. Tamala and husband Don are past DU Presidential Citation Award holders for their extensive fundraising efforts. Tamala not only coordinates the efforts of the Canyon County Chapter events, but assists other chapters across the Treasure Valley in their fundraising efforts.
We salute all of the volunteer efforts of Don and Tamala Maude , along with all the great volunteers that assisted with this years event.
- November 19, 2009 Boise, Idaho-Ducks Unlimited
- December 23, 2009 - New Drift Boat Stand Testing Completed
After 8 weeks of extensive testing by some of the top names in the Drift Boat Industry we are excited to announce our new line of trailer stands for Drift Boat owners.
We would like to thank the staff and C.E.O.'s at Willie Boats, Hyde Outdoors, RO Drift Boats, NordWest Drifter, and Hog Island Boatworks for testing our new line of trailer stands for Drift Boats.
Before we ever bring a product to the public market, we first place it into the hands of experts in the field for testing. Our products are tested against our product claims, ease of use, durability and value.
Our new line of Tung-Bar© Trailer Stands for Drift Boats will be available to the public effective Jan. 1, 2010.
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