The Rose City Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is hosting our 36th annual fundraising banquet to be held at the Holiday Inn in Wilsonville, Oregon on March 18, 2023.

 For many years, individuals and businesses like yours have supported us through generous donations of merchandise or gift certificates or by underwriting items for our event. We ask that you please consider making a donation or even Sponsoring our 2023 event to help us continue to ensure a future with wildlife in wild places! All of our donors receive a tax-deductible receipt for the Fair Market Value of their donation, and they are highlighted in our banquet program.

 RMEF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to ensuring a healthy and sustainable future for wild elk and other wildlife, their natural habitats, and America’s rich and vital hunting heritage. The Foundation serves its members as well as America’s conservation heritage and the common good through science-based, sportsman-focused permanent land protection, habitat enhancement, advocacy, education, and other related programs at the local, state, and national levels.

 Since its inception in 1984, RMEF has funded over 13,754 projects nationally, protecting or enhancing more than 8.5 million acres of wildlife habitat across North America and 1.4 million public access acres. In Oregon alone, we have completed 1054 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects with a combined value of more than $83.5 million. These projects have protected or enhanced 867,355 acres of wildlife habitat and open spaces and have opened or improved public access to 140,102 acres.

 RMEF, Manulife Investment Management’s timberland business and ODFW continue to work together on the Minam River Acquisition, a project to conserve 15,573 acres of wildlife habitat in northeast Oregon! Phase I conserved and opened access to more than 4,600 acres in 2021, significantly expanding the Minam River Wildlife Management Area. Phase II, with a tentative closing in fall 2023, covers nearly more 11,000 acres. When completed, the Minam River Wildlife Area combined with the Eagle Cap Wilderness will create a block of public land larger than Yellowstone National Park! We appreciate your generous support in helping with this landscape-scale conservation project that benefits elk and other wildlife, hunting, fishing and other recreational pursuits.

 Our banquet is a fun-filled event enjoyed by individuals, families, and businesses. We have a great dinner, live and silent auctions, and many fun games and raffles where attendees can win some incredible prizes. We expect a crowd between 200 and 250 sportsmen, youth, and outdoor enthusiasts.

 If you are interested in donating and becoming part of history for wildlife fundraising in Oregon, please send your donation to the address below. Donations requested to be received by March 7, 2023.  We are quite proud of our progress in Oregon and with help from you we can enhance wildlife for future generations to come. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, in advance for your donation! Your support makes a difference and helps us make a tremendous impact.