This article is part of the Spring 2026 edition of the Volunteer Newsletter, a quarterly update meant to equip, empower and encourage RMEF volunteers. More articles are available on our dedicated Volunteer Newsletter page.
CHAPTER HIGHLIGHT
At RMEF, growing the number of chapters nationwide is a strategic priority for the next three years, aiming to drive mission delivery through increased funding for on-the-ground habitat improvement and land access projects. A shining example of that growth is a new chapter in Cadillac, Mich., that held their first banquet this past January.
This new Timber & Tines chapter really embraced grassroots fundraising, engaging members, donors and attendees to host an extremely successful banquet. Attendance was more than 150 with net revenue of $44,000 and a net/gross ratio coming in at an impressive 58%. After their first-ever banquet, Timber & Tines easily qualified as a Trailblazer chapter. They generated $8,000 in event sponsor revenue and almost $3,000 in cash donations—great results for any, let alone a new, chapter.
Multiple volunteers from surrounding RMEF chapters demonstrated incredible teamwork by attending in support of the new banquet. It is this willingness to come together for a common goal that is the foundation of the work we do. This banquet serves as a shining example of what a new chapter can accomplish.
Congratulations to the Timber & Tines chapter for hosting an extremely successful RMEF banquet!