The 2009 Thaw-Out was a great success! 56 attendees contributed nearly $500 to future work and were rewarded with giveaways from Orvis, Great Feathers and numerous generous members. We look forward to serving our members and the community with similar events in the future.
Next Chapter Meeting: April 1st, 2009
The chapter will meet on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 at 7pm. We meet at the Montgomery County Government Center. Click here for directions.
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[3.28.2009]
What: Glen Alton Tree Planting, Cookout, and Fishing!
When: Planting 9am; Cookout 2pm. Come to the cookout and fishing even if you cannot make the planting! RSVP by emailing Todd Lowe by Wednesday, March 25th
Where: Glen Alton Recreational area, click for directions, event description
North Fork Roanoke Tree Planting
Click here for photos taken by Lindsey Gilmer of NRV Master Naturalists at the planting!
We had a great group of folks at the planting on the North Fork of the Roanoke that took place on March 14th. Despite difficult weather conditions, about 15 NRVTU planters provided most of the labor to make the day an unqualified success for the N. Fork. Ned Yost asked me to pass along a note of thanks:
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Todd,
Please convey our collective thanks to NRVTU for their remarkable turnout and great work last Saturday morning. Considering the inclement weather, that we were able to accomplish so much, was a great testimonial to TU's commitment.
Tight lines, Ned
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Directions to the meeting:
755 Roanoke Street
Christiansburg, VA 24073
From Main Street in Christiansburg, go one mile east on Roanoke Street. The Government Center is on the right.
From Blacksburg, take the 460 bypass (3A) to Route 11 in Christiansburg (the last exit before Interstate 81). Turn right on Roanoke St. (Route 11), go 1 mile, and the Government Center is on the left.
From Interstate 81, exit 118-C (Christiansburg), go 2 miles south on Route 11. The Government Center is on the left.
The main entrance to the building is on the right side, by the flagpoles.
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[09.03.2008]
Thank you to NRVTU member Mike Smith of Greasy Creek Outfitters for delivering an exciting talk on smallmouth and trout fishing in the greater NRV area. Mike is planning a great bonefishing trip to the Bahamas through his Grand Bahaman guide service, check out this flier if you are interested in learning more.[03.08 and 03.22.2008] Thanks to everyone who was involved with the tree planting at McDonalds Mill. Click here to read the letter of appreciation from the landowner, Ned Yost. Photos taken by Outreach Director Jim Thomas on 03.22.2008 have been added!
[02.16.2008] Chapter honored by Virginia Council of TU!
Many thanks to all our members for your support and hard work in 2007! The Board of the Virginia Council recognized the efforts and selected the NRVTU chapter as the 'Chapter of Excellence' for 2007. This is an enormous honor for our organization and is given with a charge to continue the work we have begun on behalf of the cold water resources of the New River Valley.
[03.07.2008] The VCTU further honored our chapter with the Council 'Trout' Award for 2008, given in recognition of on-going efforts by the membership!
Past Meeting: February 6th, 2008 Fly Fishing Seminar was held at RU-West in Fairlawn, VA, and saw a great turnout--thanks to all who attended! This meeting featured the 2007 WINNER of the OLN Fly Fishing Masters and US Fly Fishing Championships, George Daniel, in addition to a presentation by Tangent Outfitters. Also, the Orvis Store in Roanoke donated a Battenkill III reel as a door prize! Sandra Hare was the lucky winner-- Congratulations, Sandra! The flier from the event is available here:
- National Trout Unlimited
- Virginia Council Trout Unlimited
- Trout Unlimited Membership
- Back the Brookie
- Clinch Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited
- Roanoke Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited
- Big Ed's Radio show on 101.7 Super Talk FM, Off the Hook