Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited » Banquet http://www.swmtu.org River Currents, the blog of SWMTU Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:13:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 2012 Banquet set for March 22 http://www.swmtu.org/banquet/2012-banquet-set-for-march-22 http://www.swmtu.org/banquet/2012-banquet-set-for-march-22#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:13:16 +0000 admin http://www.swmtu.org/?p=1491 The 2012 banquet is going to be something really special, so come back here for more details as they develop. If you’d like to reserve your spot now, please use the Pay Pal form below to do so.

Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2012
Time: The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stonewater Country Club, Caledonia (map)
Questions: call Jason Cook at 616-745-5951 or jacook@alro.com

Individual – $60

  • 1 Dinner Ticket
  • 1 Door Prize Ticket
  • 1 $10 Raffle Ticket if rsvp by March 9

Individual Sponsorship – $250

  • 1 Dinner Ticket
  • 1 Door Prize Ticket
  • $150 Raffle Tickets
  • Program Recognition
  • 1 Entry into Sponsor Raffle for Sam Lacina Commemorative Net

Five Person Table Sponsorship –  $600

  • 5 Dinner Tickets with Preferred Seating
  • 5 Door Prize Tickets
  • $300 Raffle Tickets
  • Program Recognition
  • 1 Entry into Sponsor Raffle for Sam Lacina Commemorative Net

Ten Person Table Sponsorship – $1,200

  • 10 Dinner Tickets with Preferred Seating
  • 10 Door Prize Tickets
  • $600 in Raffle Tickets
  • Fly Rod for your table to be raffled amongst your guests
  • Program Recognition
  • 1 Entry into Sponsor Raffle for Sam Lacina Commemorative Net

Dinner Choices

  • Chicken Marsala
  • Pot Roast
  • Walleye
 

BANQUET RESERVATIONS
Guest(s) Names
Dinner Choice(s)
 
]]> http://www.swmtu.org/banquet/2012-banquet-set-for-march-22/feed 0 Banquet follow-up…is this luck or skill http://www.swmtu.org/fishing/banquet-follow-up-is-this-luck-or-skill http://www.swmtu.org/fishing/banquet-follow-up-is-this-luck-or-skill#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2011 20:10:47 +0000 Rich Steketee http://www.swmtu.org/?p=1197 After winning the bamboo fly rod at the March 16th banquet, Sara Start brought it to the Muskegon River on April 1st  and, on her 6th cast, caught this nice brown.

Husband Gregg attributes her success to his professional guiding skills and his fly tying genius…we know better Gregg.

]]> http://www.swmtu.org/fishing/banquet-follow-up-is-this-luck-or-skill/feed 0 2011 Banquet photos http://www.swmtu.org/banquet/2011-banquet-photos http://www.swmtu.org/banquet/2011-banquet-photos#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:55:27 +0000 admin http://www.swmtu.org/?p=1181 Thanks to everyone who came out to support the cold water conservation efforts of SWMTU. We’ll share a full wrap-up of the banquet soon. In the meantime, enjoy some of the photos.

http://www.swmtu.org/gallery/v/2011_banquet/

]]> http://www.swmtu.org/banquet/2011-banquet-photos/feed 0 2011 Banquet set for March 16 – reserve your spot now http://www.swmtu.org/banquet/banquet-set-for-march-1-reserve-your-spot-now http://www.swmtu.org/banquet/banquet-set-for-march-1-reserve-your-spot-now#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:30:13 +0000 Rich Steketee http://www.swmtu.org/?p=401 2010 was huge year for SWMTU and your attendance at the 46th annual banquet helps insure these and similar activities will continue. Here’s a summary our collective success:

  • Honored as the Trout Unlimited National Chapter of the year
  • Initiated new improvements along the Coldwater River in the Dolan property
  • Continued work on Tyler Creek and habitat work on the Pigeon River
  • Sponsored two addition Salmon in the Classroom programs (now totaling six)
  • Began the “Home River” initiative for the Rogue River supported by Trout Unlimited National

This year’s banquet will feature chances to win fly rods, rod and reel packages, artwork, sports memorabilia, vacation getaways, golf packages and a variety of fishing and non-fishing related items.  The funds raised will help us achieve our goal of $25,000 to benefit coldwater conservation in West Michigan.

Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Time: The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and includes entertainment by Drew Nelson. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stonewater Country Club, Caledonia (map)
Questions: call Rich Steketee at 616-676-5574

Individual Reservation $50/person

  • Includes a $10 raffle ticket with pre-paid RSVP by March 2nd
  • Your choice of dinners
  • Download the form to pay in advance
  • Or email info@swmtu.org and pay at the door. Please specify your dinner choice of chicken marsala, walleye, or pork tenderloin.

The banquet committee will continue the table sponsorship format for your business, friends, clients, associates and you to demonstrate your support of our coldwater resources.

Steelhead Table Sponsorship $1,000

  • Fly rod for the table, for you to raffle amongst yourselves
  • Corporate Table with preferred seating for up to 10 guests
  • Company recognition in the event program
  • Company name on your table at the event
  • $400 in raffle tickets
  • Download the form

Brown Trout Table Sponsorship $600

  • Fly rod for the table, for you to raffle amongst yourselves
  • Corporate Table with preferred seating for up to 5 guests
  • Company recognition in the event program
  • Company name on your table at the event
  • $200 in raffle tickets
  • Download the form

Rainbow Trout Table Sponsorship $375

  • Corporate Table with preferred seating for up to 5 guests
  • Company recognition in the event program
  • Company name on your table at the event
  • $200 in raffle tickets
  • Download the form

Brook Trout Table Sponsorship $250

  • Corporate Table with preferred seating for up to 5 guests
  • Company recognition in the event program
  • Company name on your table at the event
  • Download the form

Please fill out one of the forms above to reserve your seats now!  Space is limited and seating will be reserved on a first come first serve basis.  We are looking forward to another successful banquet in March and celebrating the TU National “Home River” initiative.

Sincerely,

Rich Steketee
616-676-5574

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Oak Brook TU Chapter was honored with the C. R. Evenson award

SWMTU thanks all those who supported the 2010 banquet, through their attendance, efforts or donations. Without their support, the Chapter’s efforts to conserve cold water resources in Michigan wouldn’t be possible.

Photos
You can see some photos from the banquet here.

Award winners
M. C. Bud Kanouse Award – Glen Blackwood
Cornelius M. Schrems Award – Dick Norton
C. R. Evenson Award – Oak Brook, Ill. Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Cornelius M. Schrems Scholarship – Corey Higley

Donors
2/90 Sign Systems
Abel Reels
Alder Creek Enterprises – Ron Barch
Artisan Cooking School
Baldwin Bait & Tackle – Steve Fraley
Baldwin Bait &Tackle – John Karkashian
Betts Guide Service – Chad Betts
Big Sky Brewery
Blueberry-Haven.com
Bruce Corwin, A Fly Fisher’s Art
Bone Yard Fly Gear – Matt Zudweg
Bottle Cap Curtis.com
Cal Burns
Canvas Fish – Derek DeYoung
Cumberland
Dave DeJonge
Dave Smith
Detroit Lions
Detroit Pistons
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Tigers
Dick Norton
Dick Smith
Dick Walle
Don Messinger
Dr. Sam Lacina
Feenstra Guide Service – Kevin Feenstra
Gilmore Collection, The BOB
Grand Gallery, Fine Art & Framing
Grand Rapids Chair Company
Great Lakes Fly Fishing – Glen Blackwood
Green-Stix
Gregg Start
H H Metal Source
Jason-Jagger Photography
Jerry VanHaitsma
Jim Roszel, Fishing Artworks
John Giuliani
John Kluesing
Kanouse Family
Mad River Brewing Company
Main Street Ventures, The Chop House
Mystic Outdoors -  Dennis Klein, Chris Reister
Marc Montpetit
Martha’s Vineyard
Orvis
Outfitters North – Jeff Hubbard
Paul Younggren
Reel Wood
Rich Steketee
River Quest – Tom Kuieck
RoMan Manufacturing
The Gapen Company
The Hex Shop
The Painted Trout
Tim Wiley, KCCL
TRA Art Group
Tyler Creek Golf Course & Campground
Wapiti Waters Fly Fishing Guide

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