Fifth Sort-Of-Annual Noble Duck Race 2024
In 2019, at the SHA Conference in St Charles, certain former ACUA Board members held an impromptu rubber ducky race taking advantage of the hotel’s decorative lobby water feature. Conference attendees “purchased” the ducks with proceeds going to the ACUA’s student travel and support programs. The race proved to be a hit, significant funding was raised for students, and everyone involved had a great time (except maybe the hotel staff, who were not informed ahead of time, forgiveness being easier to obtain than permission). Venerable archaeologist Dr Vergil Noble’s duck won the race, giving his name to the event.
The ACUA is again hosting the Noble Duck Race on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 11:00am (CST). As always, all proceeds go directly to the ACUA’s student travel and scholarship programs (ACUA Student Awards). The race will be run (floated?) in the Holiday Inn Pensacola Beach’s Lazy River Pool in Pensacola, Florida (https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnresorts/hotels/us/en/pensacola-beach/pnspb/hoteldetail). Depending on the number of ducks sold, multiple heats may be held with the winners advancing to the final. Race video will be uploaded to the ACUA’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@advisorycouncilunderwaterarch). Owners of ducks winning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the final race will be awarded Starbucks gift cards in the amounts of $25, $15, and $10 (USD - hope you like coffee cause that’s what you’re getting). Also, this year only, winners will receive a limited-edition ACUA 50th Anniversary commemorative pin!
Purchase your specially bred and trained duck today!* Ten shiny U.S. dollars gets you one duck, and you may buy as many as you like. Increase your odds and fill your duck stable!
Link to Paypal:
https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?flowlogging_id=f90372771d01d&mfid=1700578667529_f90372771d01d#/checkout/openButton
*actual ducks will be retained by ACUA for future races*