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2010 banquet a big success

Dave DeJonge — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:06:06 +0000

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

Picture this Fish (2011 Banquet)

Rich Steketee — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:57:36 +0000

Imagine this 15×17” print (personalized with fly) by James Kosher of fishing ARTWORKS ... professionally matted and framed.

Now, hold that image until the 2011 banquet because it’ll be there.

Banquet is one week away – save your seat now

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:52:15 +0000

Please take the time to RSVP now. You can do so by filling out the the RSVP form.

This form makes sure you get a seat and a meal selection. You can put it in the mail or email it to info@swmtu.org. If you’re not comfortable supplying the credit card info, you can pay at the door.

A couple of updates on donations …

Ron Barch, a long-time donor for our annual banquets, has taken it to another level this year. The winner of Ron’s bamboo rod this year will visit Ron’s shop, cast several rod designs/lengths, select the rod of choice, and Ron will build to your specifics. The winner can even join him if desired. Once the rod is done Ron will take winner, with new rod, for a day of fishing.

Marella Poortenga at Grand Gallery Fine Art has helped donate this matted & framed photo taken by Jason Jagger. You might recognize it as it graces on of the RIO fly-line boxes.

Here’s a list of our current donors. Without their support, it wouldn’t be possible to protect cold water streams in West Michigan.

2/90 Sign Systems
Abel Reels
Alder Creek Enterprises – Ron Barch
Baldwin Bait & Tackle – Steve Fraley
Baldwin Bait &Tackle – John Karkashian
Betts Guide Service – Chad Betts
Big Sky Brewery
Blueberry-Haven.com
Bone Yard Fly Gear – Matt Zudweg
Bottle Cap Curtis.com
Canvas Fish – Derek DeYoung
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
Grand Rapids Chair Company
Great Lakes Fly Fishing – Glen Blackwood
Green-Stix
H H Metal Source
Jerry VanHaitsma
John Giuliani
John Kluesing
Kanouse Family
Mad River Brewing Company
Main Street Ventures, The Chop House
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 Gilmore Group
The Hex Shop
The Painted Trout
Tim Wiley, KCCL
TRA Art Group
Wapiti Waters Fly Fishing Guide

What’s In the Bag?

Rich Steketee — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:12:15 +0000

Want to know what’s in the Bag? Check it out Thursday at the banquet.

Hint: You might find it handy when catching a 12 pounds steelhead.

Yes, it’ll be there tonight!

Rich Steketee — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:35:06 +0000

Need a special bench for your office, lounge area, reception space or waiting are? If so, this may be your lucky night.

This Cumberland Modo Collection Tantus Bench will be one of the outstanding items at tonight’s banquet.

Special thanks to Scott Gilmore for this donation.