Most of our chapters and members realize that management changes have occurred at Quail Unlimited. Also, as you are aware, Quail Unlimited has faced many financial challenges. However, let me assure you, the QU board of directors, as well as myself, are committed to make the necessary changes that will ensure that this organization will remain “America’s Leader in Quail Conservation.” I would encourage each person who reads this newsletter to assist in submitting your great ideas and suggestions. Today, our great QU organization is like modeling clay in our hands. Will you help reshape Quail Unlimited? Working together, we can turn a negative into a positive as we return to the purpose we were created for.
            Let me share that statement of purpose with you.  “Quail Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to the wise management of America’s wild quail, doves, upland game birds and other forms of wildlife.”
            With that said, how do we get back to our intended purpose? The first step is an open line of communication between you and the national organization, its board and its staff. The sometimes complete lack of communication between members and staff, national and chapters, and staff and the board has in part brought us to where we are today. That changes now! If you have a question, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at bbowles@qu.org or phone me at (229) 347-0698. I will get back to you just as quickly as I can. Our staff in Edgefield is also available at (803) 637-5731, as well as the regional directors (see below), to assist you on a daily basis.

Jon B. Calhoun,
jcalhoun@qu.org
CELL (423) 303-0640

Wes Coltrane,
wcoltrane@qu.org
CELL (252) 241-8377 • PH/FAX (252) 430-1224

Tommy Dean,
tdean@qu.org
CELL (803) 640-9976

Dick Haldeman,
dhaldeman@qu.org
(951) 767-3435 • FAX (951) 767-2716 CELL (951) 218-8818

David Howell,
dhowell@qu.org
(812) 536-2272 • FAX (812) 536-3159 CELL (812) 455-5256

From now on, to keep you informed, I will be sending out an occasional e-mail Covey Blast. If you are not on the list to receive the blast and would like to be, simply send your e-mail address to autoapplycc@qu.org,and you will be put on the list to receive the Covey Blast. I realize there are a number of rumors circulating about QU, such as the organization has filed bankruptcy, and closed its doors.This is definitely not true.Also,a rumor that the ATF has taken away QU’s federal firearms license. Definitly not true.

While times may be challenging, as they are for most nonprofit organizations today, we do intend to meet all of our financial obligations to chapters and vendors as we restructure this great organization.The first step, and a very important step, in bringing QU back to a financially stable positionwas to sell the national headquarters’building and take away the monthly debt service and expenses associated with this large facility.That has been accomplished. I want to especially thank all the chapters that have already stepped forward to help keep the spirit alive by having their annual fund raising event and also to those chapters that have continued their support by scheduling future projects. In closing,

I want to thank you for your past support of Quail Unlimited. It is going to take all of us working together as we reorganize and reshape Quail Unlimited for the future; and let me say, I grow more optimistic about our future with each passing day. Remember, you can contact me at bbowles@qu.org or by phone at (229) 347-0698 at any time.We’re in this together!

Sincerest regards,

Bill Bowles
President

Quail Unlimited's, previous newsletters and letters from the President listed below.

Spring 2010 Newsletter
2010 February Letter from the President

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have.