2022 Annual Banquet Summary

Blue Mountain Pheasants Forever (BMPF) held its 31st annual fundraiser banquet February 26th, 2022 at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds Pavilion. Per usual, the community offered overwhelming support for the non-profit habitat organization. 

Tickets were sold at $90 for a single Pheasants Forever membership with options for guest meals. Meals were capped at 400 and sold out in the week leading up to the event. The combination of having a great time supporting a great cause and enjoying the exquisite catering of A Chef’s Creation once again led to a full house. 

The evening’s events kicked off with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem, sung by Cadet Lieutenant Kaden Kerr & Cadet First Sergeant Raquelle Justice of the Walla Walla High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) while the Color Guard presented the American flag. Rifle Team Cadet Captain, Cassidy Hanson, followed with a brilliant speech of the JROTC rifle team’s accomplishments, made possible in part by the relationship and support between BMPF and the JROTC. 

Concluding the opening ceremony, attendees mingled to the humor of emcee, Scott Beiber, and offered additional support to BMPF through participation in the various raffles and silent and live auctions throughout the night. Ladies shooting and spa packages, fine rifles and shotguns, bird dog training packages, and fine art and wine set an excited tone for those willing to purchase tickets, cast a bid, and take a chance on winning great prizes for a noble cause. The community’s generosity raised $28,052 net funds, which will fund habitat enhancement, youth and women outreach events, and family and member hunting and shooting opportunities. 

Thanks to the numerous BMPF donors and sponsors, auctioneer Nick Nelson, the Banquet Committee (Marisa Wachter – Chair, Makaiwi Wachter, Mike Davis, Sheri Davis, Andi Bigler), and the many volunteers that assisted with gathering donations and event setup and takedown, making the 2022 banquet wildly successful!