Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted June 12, 2006 Root Admin Posted June 12, 2006 There is talk... I heard Phil Surratt, present chairman, has been talking about it. I have said I'l help or lead it. Just have to get the guys together and see what happens. The regional TU people have talked about combining all the MO chapters into one or something like that. Not sure how that would work seeing there is only one active chapter and that's in Columbia. I'll make a call or two.
Danoinark Posted June 13, 2006 Author Posted June 13, 2006 I am glad to see some interest after posting originally. I absolutely would participate. Thanks Phil! Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
Steve Smith Posted June 13, 2006 Posted June 13, 2006 I became a TU member back when the Branson chapter was going, but dropped out after the club quit meeting. They were a great bunch of folks that I met there. Every one in the group made me feel like we were lifelong friends. My problem was I traveled so much in my job weeknight meetings were a problem. I tried my best to be active in any weekend programs, and weeknight if I was in town. I'd certainly make a hand if we can get something going. ___________________________ AKA Flysmith - Cassville MO
John Berry Posted June 16, 2006 Posted June 16, 2006 After reading all of the posts on this subject, I feel that you guys would be happier with an FFF affiliate club. I have been active in the FFF for about twenty five years and the emphasis is at the local level. I read about a bad experience from someone that visited the Springfield club. That points out that the club will prosper only if you make a personal commitment to make it happen. It is important to make every one feel welcome. I was President of the Memphis club for two terms (700 Members)and we worked hard at making new members comfortable. There is a lot of differant things you can get involved in flytying, casting, conservation. casting for recovery, education, boy scouts,etc. The Southern Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers is the fastest growing and most involved in the Federation. John Berry OAF CONTRIBUTOR Fly Fishing For Trout (870)435-2169 http://www.berrybrothersguides.com berrybrothers@infodash.com
Root Admin Phil Lilley Posted June 16, 2006 Root Admin Posted June 16, 2006 We've talked about having both... each has it's advantages. MDC has some guys who are higher-ups in TU that have helped us here and it would be tough to give that up. FFF would help cause it would bring Arkansas flyfishers closer to the Missouri flyfishers, in my opinion. And I like FFF because of it's active fly tyers and fly casting instructor classes. We'll see. Thanks John.
Danoinark Posted June 17, 2006 Author Posted June 17, 2006 Excellent ideas John....Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
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