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Volume V #1 October 2012 Editors: Mike Myers/Bob GetzInside this Special Edition:
1. Annual CCTU Conservation Auction2. Duane Redford is the October featured speaker from Flies & Lies3. Last Conservation Project this Year4. Annual Election for BOD Positions5. River Watch this Sunday!
The Highlands Ranch Mansion: An Architectural MasterpieceWhen: Tuesday, November 13th 2012 6-9PMWhere: The Highlands Ranch Mansion Why: To raise money for conservation projects, youth and community education programs, and scholarships sponsored by the Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited
This is an opportunity you do NOT want to miss! This year, the Cutthroat Chapter’s Conservation Auction is going to be different from past years. New venue! Catered food! The auction will include fly fishing trips, and books, but we’ve added some great new (non-fishing) trips, sports memorabilia, gift certificates for local restaurants and watering holes, art, and more.
This is a new venue with catered food and you will have the opportunity to tour the mansion.
Catered FoodIncluded with your ticket
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What will you find at the live and silent Auction? Art Fly Fishing Equipment (flies, rods, fly tying supplies) Collections of Flies like never before! Broncos, Rockies Memorabilia Great Trips:
Long weekend in NYC Includes Airfare Includes Lodging Tickets to a Broadway Show
Chicago Wrigley Field Rooftop experience Includes Airfare Includes Lodging
Picture this Beautiful Resort in Costa Rica when it 20° in Denver Includes Airfare Includes Lodging
You can Bid on any of these Bucket List Trips of a Lifetime!
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Bid on even more trips for the family! Horseback Riding in Estes Park Horseback Riding in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Come to the Auction to hear about more exciting opportunities for your family and friends!
Weiminuche Wilderness Llama Pack/Fishing Trip
Trail Head near Silverton, CO Largest Wilderness Area in Colorado
The always popular guided fishing trips such as:o Reid Baker – Freestone Outfitters o Yampa River - Steamboat Flyfishero Ned Parker – Breckenridge Outfitterso Green River - Old Moe’s Guide Services
o Rocky Mountain National Park – Grizzly Peak Fly Shop
More Trips to bid on!
Tickets?To properly plan catering and offset some of the Auction expenses, we are selling tickets. Advance tickets are $15. Tickets sold at the door are $20. Your best opportunity to buy advance tickets will be at the CCTU Monthly Chapter Meeting, Tuesday October 16th . Tickets purchased at the Chapter Meeting can be paid for with cash, check or credit cards. If you can’t make the next Chapter Meeting but want advance tickets, please contact Gary Wiehrauch, 303.349.5461 ([email protected]), Cam Chandler, 303.956.5140 ([email protected]) or Mac Ishii, 303.345.3478 ([email protected]).
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Volume V #1 October 2012 Editors: Mike Myers/Bob GetzCCTU Newsletter
Bring a friend to the October 16th CCTU meeting. It will be held at the usual place: South Metro Realtor’s Board Office at the corner of Mineral and Broadway. The fun starts at 7pm but come early to get raffle tickets – especially if you bring a guest. Besides all the fun and excitement you can expect at this month’s meeting John Aaron has lined up a special treat for us. You have all fished the Deckers area. Have you ever gone into Flies and Lies? You can go here and get a weekly blog and fishing report: http://www.southplatteoutfitters.com/fishreport.htm
In the Fall 2012 issue of Trout magazine published by TU, there is a book review of The Fly Fisher’s Playbook byDuane R. Redford of Flies and Lies. The book will help with your nymph fishing. Find out secrets of the South Platte River, hear about Duane’s book, and perhaps get an autographed copy.
The book is available in bothPaperback and hardbound.
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3. Last Chance to earn raffle tickets for the incredible awards for those who volunteerFor Conservation Projects with CCTU. The drawing is held each year at the Auction (see page 1…)
Workday: Saturday, October 27th, 2012Project Location: Happy MeadowsProject Times: 10:00 am to 2:00 pmVolunteers Needed: 25
Workday Description: Following major in stream restoration, we will be raking and seeding disturbed areas of reconstruction. Depending on the progression of work, the project may also include transplanting native vegetation, sedges and/or willows along the river’s edge.
Important Notes:CUSP will provide materials and necessary tools to complete project work. A USFS outhouse is available nearby.Events may be canceled or rescheduled due to bad weather, which could create hazardous conditions for volunteers and staff. Staff will monitor weather and notify you of any changes in a timely fashion.
Mandatory Requirements of Volunteers: All volunteers must complete and submit: a CUSP liability release form and volunteer sign-up sheet (for the group).
Please Bring:Any applicable medicines (including epi-pen and inhalers, if needed)Sun block and sun glasses (or safety glasses)Layered clothing appropriate for outdoor workWaders – if you have themA container for water, the use of reusable containers is encouraged, refills will be provided
Directions to Happy Meadows from Hwy 24 (from the east):Take Hwy 24 west through Lake George About one mile west of Lake George, turn right on county rd. 77 (towards Tarryall Reservoir)Turn right at CR 112, (approximately 1.4 mile), then turn right at the T Meet at the first large pullout, before Happy Meadows campground – signs will mark the site
Contact Jim Klug at 303-953-8046 to volunteer or about carpooling.
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CCTU NewsletterVolume V #1 October 2012 Editors: Mike Myers/Bob Getz
Our next CCTU meeting is at our normal 3rd Tuesday (October 16th) at the Southwest Metro Realtors’ Office at Mineral and Broadway.
Here is your slate of candidates for CCTU Board of Directors for 2013:
President: Jim Long Outgoing: Sharon LanceVice President: TBA Outgoing: Jim LongTreasurer: Ken JamesSecretary: Susan GrimProgram Chair: John AaronConservation Chair: Jim KlugAuction Chair: TBA Outgoing: Cam ChandlerCommunications Chair: Bob Getz Outgoing: Mike MyersMembership Chair: Allen AdinoffDirector of Fly Tying Activities: Richard Pilatzke
We can’t say THANK YOU !!!! Enough to Sharon Lance for all she has done for CCTU/TU. Please say thanks at the meeting.
Last Minute Volunteer Opportunity:
A reminder that River Watch collection of water samples and macroinvertibrates (bugs) is this coming Sunday. Wecould use another 3-4 volunteers. If you can participate, please contact Jim R. (303-773-2772)or me (303-771-1855). The river is fairly low and should be easy to fish if you wish to make a day of it. Hopefully the crowds are gone. Your help will be appreciated.Bill Honeyfield
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