The Little River Chapter Volunteer Recognition Program will recognize members for participation in any volunteer effort supported by LRCTU. In addition to all GSMNP Fisheries Department activities, this expanded program recognizes Chapter members for participation in all volunteer efforts sponsored by our Chapter. To ensure you are properly recognized for your contributions and to more accurately report our volunteer hours to TU National, be sure and enter your volunteer hours in the Chapter database accessed at www.LRCTU.org. Awards include LRCTU logo decals, safety vests, label pins, coffee mugs, T-Shirts, medallions, and a framed print.
LRCTU has been selected as an exhibitor for the Townsend Fall Festival on September 29 -30. We will focus on the legacy of fly fishing in the Smokies and the importance of conserving our coldwater resources in and around GSMNP to preserve this fishery for future generations.
Our annual on-line auction is scheduled from November 20 to December 3. Proceeds from the auction support the GSMNP Fisheries Department. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with either the auction or the Festival, contact me at bishmoose@sbcglobal.net.
A special thanks to Gary Pickens and Harry Fetterman for their work on a significant upgrade to the LRCTU Website (www.LRCTU.org). The website has been updated to include current LRCTU projects, activities, and slide presentations from Monthly Chapter Meetings. If you haven’t accessed the website in a while, now would be a good time to take a look.
It’s the time of year when some of our members travel to look for bigger fish, different fish, more fish, and/or a change of scenery. If your traveling, be safe and remember to send some pictures to lrctu.newsletter@gmail.com so they can be shared with our Chapter.
Highlights of the August Chapter Meeting will include a feature presentation by Ian and Charity Rutter of R & R Fly Fishing, and details of the recently implemented Little River Chapter Volunteer Recognition Program. This will be a great opportunity to get caught up with Chapter activities and socialize with your friends.
Bob Bishop,
President
August 2023 Newsletter
