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Just received in the mail today. ONO'S Trading Co. Mobile , AL Donated 2 149.00 fishing sun glasses. They were a sponsor that Bayse and I talked to at the break out event for the outdoor sports writers convention. THEY ARE NICE!!!!!!! George

July 21, 2007 Meeting and Picnic at Wysor Smith's

Picnic will start around noon. To get to the picnic from Roanoke , take 581 North past Valley View Mall and Peters Creek Road , then take the I-81 South (fork to the left). After getting onto I-81, you will take the first Salem exit #141. Then turn left at the stop sign and go 0.2 mi. to get down to Rt. 311 N. (turn right at the first traffic signal) Once onto Route 311 N, drive approximately 11 miles (4 miles past Catawba) and turn left on Rt. 621. (the first left after Newport Road ). Follow Rt. 621 until it crosses Craig’s Creek three times. After crossing the third bridge, look for mail box that says "Smith". There will be balloons to alert members that they are at the right place. The annual picnic will be coming up before you know it. We had our largest crowd ever last year and hope to do even better this year. Once again, the Chapter will provide Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Barbeque, buns and drinks. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. (Guests welcome) Please email Chip Davis at chipdavis1@cox.net or call either Chip at 540-529- 0375 or Jack Ward at 540 -265-1788 if you plan to attend. That way, we will know how much food to bring. Bring your fly rod as there are two stocked ponds. Barbless hooks only. The picnic is always a great time and provides camaraderie and fellowship among friends and members.

June 20, 2007 Meeting

The meeting was opened by Dover and he recognized several new members and visitors. There was a discussion about the recent fish kill on the Cow Pasture and James River. It appears that the problem may be a result of chicken manure used to fertilize farmers fields. More to come on this.

Dover reported that the stocking had taken place at Hollins. He also discussed the rezoning request before the Botetourt Co. Bd of Supervisors from General Shale for a quarry that will damage Sinking Creek. Jack Ward reminded everyone of the picnic next month on Saturday July 21st at Wiser Smith's place in Craig County He needs to hear from those who plan to attend if they did not sign the sheet at the meeting. Location for the raffle in October was held but no decision was made. Brian Beers gave a very interesting talk on how the hatchery operates. Over l50,000 trout are stocked from there each year.

Carvins Creek Stocking, June 19, 2007

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Chapter Fishing Trips?

Dover would like to put together a group fishing trip for our members. Anyone that has any ideas or suggestions please contact Dover or me. Thanks, Jon

Outdoor Writers of America Convention

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The Outdoor Writers of American Convention to be held in Roanoke in June 16 -18. Our chapter is going to assist at the Dominion Power Booth at Green Hill Park from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007. Orvis will be raffling off a fly rod combo. Volunteers that have signed up are: Bayes Wilson, George Kesler, Hans and Anke Loberg, Jack Ward and David Vecellio. Other volunteers can call any of the above or Dover England.

New River Valley Trout Unlimited Meeting June 6, 2007

Tom sent this to me. Anyone interested in going to the meeting? If so let Tom know. My contact there is K. Todd Lowe, he is the webmaster for NRVTU. You can email him for more details. toddlowe@applieduniversityresearch.com

Our own Director of Outreach, Jim Thomas will talk fly fishing and Dawn Kirk, National Forest Fisheries Biologist is scheduled to speak about NF management of trout habitat on public lands. In business, we will discuss the results from the special planning meeting that will lead to decisions about activities and chapter expenditures. Also, Ryan has ordered T-Shirts and Columbia fishing shirts with the NRVTU and we will tell you how to get your shirt(s).

Reading the Water - by Dover England - Thursday, May 24, 2007

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**May 16, 2007 Meeting**

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Anyone with better minutes of the meeting please forward to Jon. Thanks.

Botetourt Children's Fishing Carnival

Buchanan Fairgrounds, June 2, 2007 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact person, Officer Shannon Smith 580-3999.

Volunteers needed. Those who have signed up to help: Chip Davis, Brian Hayden, David Vacellio, Dover England, Joe Nawrocki and Hans and Anke Loberg.

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Fly Casting Instruction - May 4, 2007 by Dover England

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Hollins Project Stream Shocking - Tuesday April 24, 2007

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April 21, 2007 - Kiwanis and TU Fishing Day with the Kids.

Another great day. I enjoyed last year and this year even more. Our members don't know what their missing when you see the smiles on these kids face. Click here for pictures by Dick Taylor and story and here for more pictures by Bayes Wilson.

April Name that Stream is up. Please take a guess!

Sorry for the delay. Jon

April 18, 2007 Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:07 by President Dover England.

A report was given on the status of the Hollins University Project.

A stream shocking will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007. All members are welcome to

attend.

Hans and Anke were recognized for their support in overseeing the stocking on April 10th. They will also be

representing the chapter at the 2007 Southeast Rally to be held at Hungry Mother State Park on April 27-29.

The 2007 fly fishing show will be held April 21-22 in Waynesboro were there will be a meeting on the Mossy

Creek project on Saturday at 10 a.m.

George Kesler gave a update on our upcoming raffle, presenting ideas and requesting input from members

on their ideas. Our May meeting will include a brainstorming session on this matter.

George introduced our guest speaker Richard Mode who shared many stories and motivation on what our

chapter can accomplish. A very informative and enjoyable presentation. Thanks George!!

On May 4, 2007 at 4p.m. Dover will present a fly casting instruction at Greenhill Park. Jon Wilson will email

all those who signed up to confirm dates and time.

Our May meeting will include fly tying and discussion of the Hollins University Project.

Any one with additional minutes or notes of the meeting please forward to Jon Wilson to be posted to the

website.

Pictures of Wes and Dover sampling

Carvins Creek on Hollins University Campus.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2007 9:00 a.m.

Spring stocking of Roanoke River Delayed Harvest areas in Green Hill Park and Salem. Any members that can assist please contact Hans Loberg 387-1340 Hans@roanoketu.org and or Bayes Wilson 387-2762 Bayes@roanoketu.org. More details to follow. Click here for pictures of Green Hill Park Stocking.

Click here for pictures of Salem Stocking.

Click here for detailed Minutes of March 2007 Meeting.

Thanks to Jamie Hutton for preparing these for the chapter.

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