UPDATED 04/21/2008

WDTU CALENDAR:

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MONTHLY MEETINGS:

 

May 7th - Wed:

Guest Speaker:

Tom Atkins, Peak Oil – 7:10 – 8:20 pm
Carl Sanders - WDTU Scholarship awardee , Research Presentation – 8:20 – 9:30 pm

Guest Tier:

Our guest fly tier for the May 7 meeting will be Mac Packer from Mac’s Custom Flies in Aurora. He tied for us at the clinic in February and was set up at the tables next to us @ the second weekend that we were at Bass Pro’s Fishing Days in March. He has been a wholesaler of tying materials to local shops for almost 20 years and consequently has a very ample supply of products that he will be bringing with him for the opportunity to purchase. He not only has tying materials but also I believe assorted lead weight molds for jigs. He said he will make us TU guys a killer deal on the items & also put together some packages and maybe have a small silent auction at his table (per Fred’s suggestion).

A short biography:

A native Coloradoan (there’s not many of us!), he has been tying commercially and supplying flies/materials to local shops as a wholesaler since 1990. He got the Fly Fishing bug when he was a kid actually learning from Joe Butler at an event that he was attending – “way before Joe had gray hair” to quote Mac. He started doing his own tying shortly thereafter and has been hooked on it for about 30 years. He has traversed the state throughout his life in search of his favorite fishing holes – with much success!

MAC’S CUSTOM FLIES
Hand Tied Flies and Jigs
Aurora, CO
303/367-9927
maclyal555@yahoo.com

Jun 4th - Wed:

 General Meeting Info & Directions:

Our meetings are held at the Jefferson County (Jeffco) Fairgrounds, in Golden, on the first Wednesday of each month. From 6:30 to 7:15, we feature a fly-tying corner, and social time.. From 7:15 to 7:45, we hold a short business meeting. Our program runs from 7:45 to 8:45 and is immediately followed by the drawing of the winners in our monthly bucket raffle. The public is welcome to come to our meeting. We look forward to seeing you.

Directions:
From downtown Denver, take Sixth Ave. west to Indiana Street. Hed south (left) on Indiana, and take your first right between the business park buildings. Go around past the Fire Station. Look for the entrance to the Fairgrounds on your left. Once on the fairgrounds property bear to left so that all the building are on your right side. At the parking lot walk west towards the buildings. Enter the left end of the building through the far doors. This building has a large lit sign welcoming everyone to Jeffco fairgrounds.

Click Here to See a Map to the Fairgrounds

Also, a new entrance onto the fair grounds is now open. The entrance is directly off of Indiana Street. For this entrance continue South on Indiana passing the business park buildings on the right. There is an open space past the buildings. You will see the entrance on the right side of the road. You will wrap around to the north into the new parking lot. The center section of this parking lot is located due east of the building we meet in. That is; head west young man to our meeting. For those of us who are directionally challenged, walk towards the mountains until you run into the building, (the upper left end of the building, far door.)

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Upcoming Events:

Jun 7(Sat)- Joseph's Journey - Fishing event for Terminally Ill Children!

This Derby is a “competition” for terminally ill children from area hospitals. Many have never seen a fish outside a tank, let alone fished. Some children have mastered the art of fishing. Some are wheelchair bound or otherwise physically handicapped. Others are mentally challenged. But, it is an activity they love, and which we also love. Volunteers are needed. Contact Bob Untener at <grey1271@netzero.net> or by phone at 303-517-0892. For additional information, see <www.josephsjourney.org> or call either Kim or Vickie Stewart at 303-989-5710.

Aug 6(Wed)- Chapter Picnic

The picnic will be held at Lions Park, in Golden, which is located on 10th street, Wednesday evening, August 6. This will be a potluck affair, although the Chapter will be providing hot dogs and soft drinks. If you want something “stiffer” than soft drinks, you can BYOB. The intent is to have some games available, for example, volleyball. There’s fishing for the kids on an adjacent pond. And, there’s no admission fee! The Chapter picnic is an ideal time to socialize with your fellow members, and a good time will be had by all those who attend.
For reservations and/or if you want additional information, you may contact either Linda Miyamoto or Dan Sullivan at 303-423-5616.- map and directions to Lions Park.

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Projects And Volunteer Opportunities:

Here is your change to participate and get to know some other wonderful people for Educational Projects (seperate section below) and Other Chapter Projects. .

Education Volunteers: Non listed for now.

River Watch

We take water samples on Clear Creek near Golden more or less monthly for water quality testing. We do some of the test ourselves and pass the results onto the Department Of Wildlife. Other water samples are forwarded to the DOW for different testing. The results of these tests are posted to the internet. Volunteers meet at 9 am near the Golden Municipal Building at the west end of Lions Park (directions to the Park). For more information contact Gil Hassinger, 303.980.5616.

Apr 26th
May 24th

Joseph's Journey: Jun 7th -

We will be cooking food and helping kids fish. Your help is desired. Contact Bob Untener at <grey1271@netzero.net> or by phone at 303-517-0892.

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