Our 52nd Derby could not possibly happen if it weren’t for many of our N.I.C.C. members who volunteer their time and energy to make this a successful fundraiser. Preparations for ticket sponsors begin well before Halloween, when members contact businesses who are truly generous enough to underwrite the cost of running the derby. Then it’s time to solicit local businesses to place an ad in our information booklet or donate an item for our auction.

Committees are formed for auctions, kids and adult games, fish judging, raffles, ticket and food sales. Back by popular demand is our Shanty Contest! When auction items are collected, they go to the auction chairperson who places them in the right category. The committee chairs are hard at work in the fall.

A few days before the derby, the announcers trailer is brought from the club grounds by volunteers to headquarters at Thirsty Turtle on Channel Lake. Then the big top tent arrives. The energy starts to sore and you surely know, “it is that time of year again.”

If you have never joined us, please do so. Bring your family and friends to enjoy the good old-fashioned winter fun. There will be raffles and games for the children and adults both days. Weather permitting, there will be Chicken Poop Bingo on Sunday afternoon. This year fish judging and food will be inside the tent. Come watch the fishermen register their catch of the hour hoping to win a prize for the smallest or the largest fish. When you get hungry there’s plenty of good food at the Conservation Café. Don’t forget our children’s auction held on Sunday, February 12th at 3:00 pm. The adult auction is next followed by the main raffle.

In a few days you will be receiving raffle tickets. These tickets are selling for $3 a piece or 2 for $5. Remember, proceeds from this fundraiser helps defray our yearly expenses. Raffle ticket sales are one of the most important parts of the derby and is how we are able to give back to the community. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of tickets will go to the scholarship program. If you need additional raffle tickets to sell to your friends, co-workers, relatives or neighbors, please contact us via email or by calling 847-395-6422.

More photos of the 2011 NICC Harvest Fest… A good time was had by all! The weather was beautiful and the festivities were a big hit!! Check out our two posts filled with pictures of the events! Then, plan on attending next year’s event. Contact us for info or join the NICC today!

View more of this year’s Photos here.

A good time was had by all! The weather was beautiful and the festivities were a big hit!! Check out our two posts filled with pictures of the events! Then, plan on attending next year’s event. Contact us for info or join the NICC today!

View more of this year’s Photos here.

• Kids Craft Table
• Halloween Train
• Kids Bucket Raffles
• Fun Activities: Costume Contest, Cake Walk, Face Painting, Hay rides
• B I N G O !
• Conservation Café
• Stories Around the Campfire
• Proceeds go to the N.I.C.C. (a non-profit organization) for their continued efforts
  in education, conservation and preservation of our wildlife and their habitat.

Download our Harvest Festival flyer!

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The 2011 Youth Event was held at the Northern Illinois Conservation Club Grounds in Antioch. Activities such as Hands On Firearms Safety & Review, Single Shot Youth Trap Shooting, Adult Trap, Archery Target Shooting, Air Rifle Range and Fishing were enjoyed by participants.

Enjoy the day’s events in our gallery below.

The 2011 Youth Event was held at the Northern Illinois Conservation Club Grounds in Antioch. Activities such as Hands On Firearms Safety & Review, Single Shot Youth Trap Shooting, Adult Trap, Archery Target Shooting, Air Rifle Range and Fishing were enjoyed by participants.

Enjoy the day’s events in our gallery below.

Saturday August 6th, 2011 Noon to 5:00 p.m.

The 2011 Youth Event will be held at the Northern Illinois Conservation Club Grounds in Antioch. (Located on Rte 83 just south of Rte 173 across from A to Z rental.) Look for the signs!!!

• Activities
• Hands On Firearms Safety & Review
• Single Shot Youth Trap Shooting
• Adult Trap ($10 for 25 rounds-B.Y.O.A.)
• Archery Target Shooting
• Air Rifle Range
• Fishing

Conservation Café-Pig roast, chicken, hot dogs, cookies, lemonade & ice water

Shotguns, air rifles, archery equipment, ammunition, and lunch will be provided for all who attend. Each youth up to age 17 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or sponsor able to grant per-mission for the day’s activities. Great event for Scout Troops too!

Cost is $5.00 per youth and $7.00 per adult includes all of the day’s activities.

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