NEXT CHAPTER MEETING 6P.M THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 THE BLACKHORSE PUB 4429 KINGSTON PIKE KNOXVILLE

 

IT'S KICKOFF THE FALL WITH THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER!

 

Our chapter meeting on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 6PM marks our return to indoor meetings with our host Brandon and his crew at the Blackhorse Pub. Our summer meetings have been outdoor events this year and we have had a great time on the Clinch and at River John’s with time spent with not only our chapter members but other chapters. This year is going to be a busy one and Brandon with the Blackhorse and I have already started the planning for the return of the “IRONMAN FLY CONTEST 2017” in January. This event was a great success for our “TROUT CAMP” fundraiser for kids and sponsors are already contacting us to reserve a spot to help and donate.

We are continuing our association with the TU 5Rivers chapter at UT-Knox and they will soon be back for another school year. The “VOLS on the FLY” had a great first year volunteering when asked for events ranging from cleanups in the Great Smokies Park, Kids Fish Free Day, and Trout Camp. It was an honor for us to be a part of their first year and in return learn new fresh ideas from them, hats off to their continued success.

As you have seen the notice has gone out that we are going to be the host state for the 2017 Southeast Regional TU meeting next April in Gatlinburg, TN. We will need everyone’s help this coming year to make this event a huge success. Whether it is guiding people on the water as they pursue our local trout or helping our friends from the Southern TU chapters of the US feel at home as they visit us, there will be a job for everyone that weekend and leading up to it.

Join us at the Blackhorse on Thursday, September 22nd, 2017 at 6PM to kick this year off!