March at TVTU?

Hope you enjoyed our annual February weather break last week - what a time!! Cannot wait until July 4th when the Oregon summer officially begins! Lots going on these next few so lets get on with the information sharing!

Speaking of Summer - Andy Andrews, the TVTU explorer has released the 2016 TVTU Outing schedule.....

What'd I miss - February Edition

February TVTU Meeting

Hooo boy! You did miss out indeed - the annual February mixed meeting really came together this year! Our shared meeting with Stonefly Maidens always is a crowd gatherer and this year was no exception - over 75 persons attended! Hard to beat a showing like that.....and truth is though we formally invite the Maidens and share the February meeting, the invitation is really a standing one. It would be spectacular to have the ladies participate every month [which several actually do as we know many are members of BOTH clubs!].

A lucky winner - THANKS Stonefly Maidens!

We also debuted the new TVTU portable PA system - what an addition; the discussion has been on going for years but the action occurred just recently. There are some line of site issues with transmission we noticed and some other peculiarities but rest assured when Jeff Morgan presents next month - we'll know a lot more to better use this nice set up! The better for everyone to hear!

So the crowd settled in with some nice malted beverages and food from our friends at the Lucky Lab......

What'd I miss - January?

Under fair skies [for an Oregon January evening] approximately 32 folks came out to the Lucky Lab for the January General TVTU meeting! What a pleasure to introduce several new members, a guest and a visitor for our kick-off 2015 meeting!
 

Member Robert Williams – another of our intrepid C4C repeat volunteers – reported several Clackamas River steelhead to hand! Way to go Robert. No pictures so we have to rely on his word! Not a far stretch for Robert though knowing he brought a 28” Davis Lake ‘bow to hand on the weekend of the 2014 Chewaucan Trip. Next time you see Robert – ask him about his expertise!
 

Andy Andrews reminded the crowd that April 18^th is the first trip of the 2015 OUTINGS SCHEDULE. A day trip to Lost Lake [the one that was lost in Clatsop County…]. It’s only a day trip and hopefully you’ll have some time to come warm up your arm and test that float tube for leaks…….

What'd I Miss - December Edition

The December meeting was a nice way to round out the year for TVTU – a fairly decent number of members were able to take a break from the pre-holiday bustle and come enjoy a beverage with Marc Williamson while he spoke about his experiences on the Crooked River.

Before Marc took center stage to address the 29 attendees Erle – esteemed chapter President – made a few announcements to our group [which included 5 new members and 2 visitors]:

• Oregon Council recently sent out a mailer to all Oregon TU members in an effort to increase visibility of TU efforts throughout the state

November at TVTU?

Here we go!  Diving headlong into the Holiday season - we wanted to wish you a good one now before everyone is too busy to remember what it is that is important to each of us during this time...Please enjoy yours and be safe!

As for what TVTU has planned for this month.............

What'd I miss...September Edition

Back in our routine after the summer focus shift – a fine PICNIC for July and the August break – about 25 TVTU folks converged on our monthly meeting spot at the Lucky Lab Public House in Multnomah Village. Our President, Erle, put a few folks on the spot to introduce themselves – (2) new attendees and a visitor from the Clackamas River Chapter [welcome, of course, we appreciate your willingness to play!]. By the way – visitors are welcome any time in case that wasn’t obvious – no secret handshakes required to attend this group!

Michael Ellis – our esteemed Coordinator of all things Conservation – reported that he and Jon Pampush snuck away to the Deschutes last month; though not timely for current conditions, Michael relayed that the river fished well.....

What'd I Miss...June Edition

So summer anticipation had you at the bench tying something for that upcoming trip? Don’t blame you – but at least 20 folks made it to the June meeting to hear Doug Ray speak about the projects on the TVTU adopted home waters – the Necanicum. Michael orchestrated a nice accompanying slide show with photos – VERY interesting to see the growth of a project like that at Circle Creek.

Before Doug could wax poetic about habitat however, Erle kicked things off….

What'd I miss....May edition

So did you want to make the May General meeting but that Blazer playoff game enticed you to the TV instead? We have you covered....and hopefully you can catch us in June!

Read on for what you missed for May.......

GENERAL MEETING!

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January Meeting - What'd you miss?

With the rivers finally on the rise due to the recent rains, our January meeting found around 28 members at the Lucky Lab Public House. Though the room was far from capacity – Erle gladly welcomed 4 new attendees [we appreciate seeing the new faces] and several returning faces! We’re glad everyone could make it and hope you found it worth returning!

Read on for more......

General Meeting

January 8, 2014

[next Wednesday!!]

I missed it....DID YOU???

December meeting recap:

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the member meeting this month....I was definitely looking forward to seeing our good friend and All-Knowing Necanicum guy Doug Ray again. He originally planned to bring Melissa Reich our friend from the North Coast Land Conservancy - and Power Point presentation guru - to the meeting to review and discuss the Tualatin Valley Chapter's efforts - past and future - on the north coast!.....

Member Meeting - September

Next week [September 11] at our member meeting at the Lucky Lab in Multnomah village we feature Mia Sheppard who is the field rep for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. Mia will present a science based discussion developed with ODFW and the US Forest Service that outlines Climate Change and the direct effects anticipated to the State of Oregon. And just as an aside - Mia runs Little Creek Outfitters with her husband Marty so she would probably be more than pleased to visit beforehand about what is happening on Oregon waterways today!

Hope to see YOU at The Lab at 6:30!

Member Meeting and more - August....

DON'T FORGET - NO AUGUST MEETING!

Please do join us next month - September 11 - for our monthly gathering at the Lucky Labrador Public House in Multnomah Village; the featured speaker will be Mia Shepherd representing the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. Mia will outline climate change and the direct effects to Oregon.

Mia runs Little Creek Outfitters with her husband Marty and is a widely recognized personality in the guiding and conservation industries. Mia has worked for both the US Forest Service and ODFW as well as in the commercial fishing industry in Alaska.

SUNDAY OUTING: looking for something to do this weekend - tomorrow in fact? Take a quick trip to Mt Hood outside Parkdale and join TVTU at Laurance Lake.....CLICKIE! Come and gone - might get a report to post!


UP NEXT? Head to the the Metolius and Pioneer Ford Campground on August 23-26 with TVTU!

July Picnic/Fundraiser - COOK PARK!

Hey Members! Hopefully you are at Timothy Lake this weekend.....but if you are not...or if you are just seeing this post....please note our July Member Meeting is the annual TVTU picnic at Cook Park! So to avoid being a lone show at the Lucky Lab come to the Tigard Park with our friends from Stonefly Maidens and Clackamas River Chapter for an evening of socializing. The meeting will include a small silent auction fundraiser [if you have something to donate for the auction LET US KNOW! ] and a casting course to test your skills [bring your favorite stick or bum one to test your skills - or try for a finned resident of the creek!]. It is a potluck affair as well - TVTU provides the entre - YOU get to bring your favorite side or dessert dish [and trust me - nobody attending is so finicky as as to turn down favorites so do not be afraid!].

Look for us down by the river under the covered picnic shelter no. 3 [park map].

 

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Hope to see you at Cook Park in July!

May Member Meeting

Another one you won't want to miss! Joel LaFollette of Royal Treatment Fly Fishing will present "100 years on the Metolius" at the Lucky Lab in Multnomah Village on Wednesday [May 8 - NEXT WEEK] - starts at 6:30. See this river from the a historical family perspective - with some modern twists and tricks!! Voted a don't miss by the Clackamas River Chapter - so if you did miss it then - here's another opportunity! Pizza, beverages, fish stories and more!

MORE INFO

Remember all Member Meetings occur on the second Wednesday of the month.

Also don't forget about this weekends OUTING!

Member Meeting - April 10 [Wednesday]

You won't want to miss this one! Come join us at the Lucky Lab in Multnomah Village on Wednesday [April 10] - starts at 6:30. Rob Crandall will be joining us and sharing his best "10 Steps to Steelhead Flyfishing Success". Pizza, beverages, fish stories and more!

MORE INFO

Remember all Member Meetings occur on the second Wednesday of the month.

IT'S TONIGHT! Member Meeting

Don't let it pass by! Come join us at the Luck Lab in Multnomah Village Tomorrow [March 13] - starts at 6:30. John Bracke will be joining us at 7:00 or so. Pizza, beverages, fish stories and more! MORE INFO