1. Why a Stamp “Friends Group”?

2. The Friends of the Migratory Bird/Duck Stamp is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion, preservation, sales, and better understanding of the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (commonly called the Duck Stamp). The organization will foster an appreciation of how the funds collected through the Stamp build the National Wildlife Refuge System and emphasize the conservation of habitat and the many wildlife species that benefit through the Stamp.

3. Why a Stamp “Friends Group”? Promotion Preservation Sales Better Understanding

4. Promotion $850+ million and the best-kept secret… Well over $850 million has already gone through the fund… Almost 5.5 million acres of wetland and grassland habitat… One of the best kept bird conservation secrets in the US… Bombay Hook NWR, Delaware

5. Promotion $850+ million and the best-kept secret… Why is “the best kept secret” something good? Not enough publicity. The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission operates mostly behind the scenes. Division of Realty not well understood. Bombay Hook NWR, Delaware

6. Preservation Great Art and Great Traditions The tradition has helped sustained wetland and waterfowl conservation for almost 80 years. It has a loyal constituency of proud waterfowl hunters and an enthusiastic set of collector-fans

7. Preservation A great history doesn’t always mean current success! Harlequin Ducks by John H. Dick (2.3 million sold) Judging, 1951

8. Sales From the 2012 NAWMP:

9. Sales Virtually all the proceeds from stamps go for Refuge System lands Acquisitions Easements Guarantees since 1958

10. Sales Virtually all the proceeds from stamps go for Refuge System lands Acquisitions Easements Guarantees since 1958 RECENT TRENDS: 2000-011,698,780 $25,481,700.00 2001-021,683,106 $25,246,590.00 2002-031,620,497 $24,307,455.00 2003-041,608,905 $24,133,575.00 2004-051,553,759 $23,306,385.00 2005-061,485,733 $22,285,995.00 2006-071,449,181 $21,737,715.00 2007-081,379,199 $20,687,985.00 2008-091,382,535 $20,738,025.00 2009-101,497,685 $22,465,275.00 2010-111,693,812 $25,407,180.00

11. Sales

13. Better Understanding It’s not just for ducks…. It helps multiple suites of bird species…. wetlands, grasslands, and other wildlife…

14. Better Understanding

15. Building on tradition and helping grow the stamp Assisting in PR for this month’s contest and for sales Moving an MOU between the Friends and the Service Assuring that the Federal Duck Stamp Office is fully supported Raising the profile of the Division of Realty A better appreciation for the MBCC What now?

16. And let’s not forget Federal Junior Duck Stamp The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program, begun 1989/90, encouraging conservation through the arts.

17. www.friendsofthestamp.org Better Understanding and Appreciation

18. Why a Stamp “Friends Group”? Promotion Preservation Sales Better Understanding