Balm Grove Dam

 

Balm Grove Dam on Gales Creek   photo: Trees for All

Many of you members may recall fleeting discussions in the past about a small, yet controversial impediment inhibiting fish passage on Gales Creek. Established long ago as a recreational/swimming hole, the primarily unused concrete dam and recreation site limited fish passage - especially in low flow years.

Your chapter, the Tualatin Valley Chapter, ....

November 7 Newsletter

 

 TVTU Newsletter for November 7 has landed!

 

SINCEREST THANKS to all OUR VETERANS

November at TVTU??

 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home

WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT:  Mary Ann Dozer - "Fundamentals of Flycasting"

Mary Ann Dozer first started fly fishing in 1995 when on a trip to Yellowstone NP and she has never looked back. She became a fly fishing guide in 2009. She is a Master Casting Instructor certified from FFI. She is a member of the Winston Pro-Staff Team. She continues to guide with Fly Fishers Place in Sisters, Oregon and also offers virtual fly fishing workshops. 
Mary Ann will be presenting this month on the fundamentals of fly fishing casting. She will be discussing the "why and how casters mime while practicing, the where and how of the stop, and arm mechanics to get the most out of your fly rod".

WHAT TO BRING: a few bucks for a beverage and dinner from the OMP menus; throw in a few dollars for raffle tickets and your best dinnertime conversation to share with others!

 

Note: this meeting will be in-person and virtual - see your October 17 email inbox for meeting links if you cannot attend in person! Another notice should land in you inbox early November. We hope you are able to make this gathering - your attendance equates to support!

 

MORE MEETING INFO!

WHAT: member meeting times
WHAT to EXPECT: the board is looking for ways to increase participation and has discussed moving back the start time of the General member Meetings. We would really like people to be able to attend and some of the feedback is the inability to get across town during rush-hour. We are considering maintaining a soft start at 7:00 instead of the current 6:30.
We'd like to hear from you - would this help? Grab a board member at the next meeting or EMAIL US and let us know. We have found a great new venue and feel it is still centrally located for a widespread membership; it also is relatively easy to access and has offered us a great value.
WHEN: the board will not implement this time shift until at least the 2023 Meeting Calendar.