Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited

Fantastic banquet prizes

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:03:24 +0000

Here’s a partial list of some of the great prizes that will be available at the upcoming SWMTU banquet on March 25.

Custom-built Ron Barch bamboo fly rod (blitz raffle)
Sam Lacina net (inspired by picture of George Griffin)
Helios 8wt rod and Orvis Mirage Big Game Reel
Able Reel with anodized steelhead paint job
Derek DeYoung framed giclee
Autographed Red Wings puck
Trout Bum 4 weight
River Quest guide trip and accommodations at the Muskegon River Lodge
Montana Guide Trip
High Top Bar table and chairs from Grand Rapids Chair Company
MSU Football tickets
Guided Trips from John Karakashian, Kevin Feenstra, John Kluessing, Jeff Hubbard
Mystic 7′3″ 4-wt Fly Rod
Original Muddler Fly framed w/USPS stamp series
Russell Chatham framed/signed poster
Ron Reinhold framed/numbered/signed poster

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.

Fly Fishing Film Tour is back

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:11:23 +0000

The “Fly Fishing Film Tour” is coming back to Grand Rapids. Buy your tickets at the door for $15, or save $2 and buy them in advance from Kevin at The Hex Shop or Glen at Great Lakes Fly Fishing.

This year’s show is nearly 2 hours long with more films and less trailers. Howard Myerson has a good review here.

When/where: 7 p.m. March 26 at Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

Banquet set for March 25 – reserve your spot now

Marc Montpetit — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:38:13 +0000

In West Michigan, one great spring tradition is the Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited 45^th annual banquet. It will be held at Watermark Country Club on Thursday, March 25, 2010. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and our dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.

SWMTU has played an instrumental role in the conservation of our local watersheds. This year we are funding a dam removal study, initiate new improvements to the Dolan property, continue work on Tyler Creek and habitat work on the Pigeon River, sponsored two Salmon in the Classroom programs and are progressing on the “Home River” initiative for the Rogue River supported by Trout Unlimited National. Your attendance at the banquet is an important way for you to insure these and similar activities will continue.

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. 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.

Please fill out one of the forms below 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.

Individual Reservation $50/person

Includes a $10 raffle ticket with pre-paid RSVP
Your choice of dinners
Download the form

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,

Marc Montpetit
Treasurer / Banquet Chair
616-560-8264

Vern Ehlers says Asian carp have been concern for 12 years

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:16:07 +0000

U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, Monday said Michigan residents need to recognize that the Asian carp threat is real and imminent.

“This is not an abstract issue, it would hit everyone in some way,” Ehlers said following a town hall meeting he co-hosted with Attorney General Mike Cox that drew more than 100 people to the Gerald R. Ford Museum. “This could be a complete disaster for the Great Lakes.”

Asian Carp Town Hall Meeting

Rich Steketee — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:48:21 +0000

Monday, February 22nd at 10:00 A.M.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Auditorium
Rep. Vern Ehlers and AG Mike Cox will host. Discussions to center on the current developments in the fight to stop Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes.
If you plan to attend, please call the AF office at 517-373-8060