Second Century Habitat Fund Gala
The Second Century Habitat Fund (SCHF) hosted its Inaugural Gala on June 3, 2023 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness and financial resources for habitat and conservation work across the state. Attended by over 500 people, the gala featured country music artist Coffey Anderson, special guest speakers Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty, Pheasants Forever CEO and President Marilyn Vetter, and Dakota Governor of the South, Kristi Noem.
The event began with Coffey Anderson delivering a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner alongside the South Dakota Army National Guard Honor Guard. During dinner, a film sponsored by Millborn Seeds titled “Planting the Seed” was released, showcasing the fund’s work. Marilyn Vetter, executive director of Pheasants Forever, presented the fund with a check for $50,000 in support of the Winter Storm Initiative.
The Gala also included live and silent auctions, raffles and other fundraising games. The highlight of the fundraising efforts was the announcement of a raffle for a new Toyota Tundra and AlumaCraft boat, which had been ongoing since October 2022. In total, more than $700,000 was raised for habitat conservation in Dakota. from the south.
“The Gala was an incredible night for the future of habitat and conservation in South Dakota,” said Adam Bender, chair of the board. “From landowners and outdoor industry leaders to celebrities and elected officials, it was inspiring to see so many people come out and show their support for the Second Century Habitat Fund.”
The Gala also included live and silent auctions, raffles and other fundraising games. The highlight of the fundraising efforts was the announcement of a raffle for a new Toyota Tundra and AlumaCraft boat, which had been ongoing since October 2022. In total, more than $700,000 was raised for habitat conservation in Dakota. from the south.
“The Gala was an incredible night for the future of habitat and conservation in South Dakota,” said Adam Bender, chair of the board. “From landowners and outdoor industry leaders to celebrities and elected officials, it was inspiring to see so many people come out and show their support for the Second Century Habitat Fund.”