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Trout Unlimited Newsletter Chapter 692 President: Ken Bachman
Vice
President:
Lee
Weitzel Secretary: Clay Durett Treasurer: Frank Glowaski Bill Waters Webmaster: Larry Bundy Our meeting this month is scheduled for August the 12th, with tying beginning at 5 PM to 7 PM. At 7:00 P.M. we will have our education hour with DR Jim Wentworth from DNR, who will have a presentation on the work being done on our Brook Trout Streams and the progress that we have made. Don't miss this very informative educational hour. As many of you know, we had a good turn out for the Coopers Creek BTB project. We took part in the restoration of 25-year-old structures that hopefully will last another 25 years. This year we were asked to take part in the Hiwassee Water Coalition's first out door events. We did not have any walking traffic to speak of but we did get good press from the Sentinel. Check the forum for the article. Gretchen Telke has come up with a great idea that we have been testing and we have named, "FISHON." This has two meanings first is to keep on fishing and second is you have a fish on. Both apply to this project. In the past the kids that we send to Trout Camp have gone and that is the last that we see them. Many never fly fish again. This, FISHON projects is to take the members that we send out fishing and tying to continue their involvement in continuing this great sport. We have taken on of the boys Skyler Brown out on the Hiwassee and had a great day. We will be discussing this project for future involvement and chapter support. We believe that anyone that takes one of the campers out should have either a background check and/or a gun carrying permit which certifies your back ground. Further that two members of the chapter are present with the campers at all times and that the parents sign the consent form and transport them to the locations of the fishing event or tying. We are seeking further input for this activity. We can make them members of our chapter so that they get the newsletters, TU magazine and other information thru the forum. This would be a small investment in their future. This month's end of the Month tying will be on the 21st of the month at Grinds and Glazes, due to the Hogsed event on the 28th of August and the renovation that is taking place at Appalachian Outfitters. Our annual participation in the Hogsed event is one event that we need all hands On deck. They are expecting approximately 1000 kids this year. So we will have our hands full. The powers to be having made some improvements this year to improve the process of the event. Marcus will be giving a report on this at the meeting and we will need to have volunteers sign up for the event. Should you not be available for the meeting and wish to help us with the event please email me so that you can be added to the list. They also provide a good wild game lunch for us. Election of Officers is coming up in September and I will not be able to run for another term. I thank you for allowing me to serve two years as vice president and two years as President. So start thinking about serving and paying your dues by returning some of what we have hoped to pass on to you and your better fishing and fun. Ken Bachman President |