The Walla² Fly Fishers came together for our first Meet and Greet gathering in
over two years (the last being February 19, 2020) to break bread, exchange
fishing stories among ole members and new guest. Present this evening were 6
club members and 7 guests that have interest in reviving our club.
The past several months the club officers have been in touch via Email communications,
and one small group meeting to discuss the parameters to reactivate the Walla²
Fly Fishers as we have watched the decline in numbers of public illness due to
the COVID-19 pandemic.
With hopes that spring weather would cooperate with us,
we chose this Wednesday evening, to make a reservation with Walla Walla Parks
and Recreation to have our meeting at the Fort Walla Walla Park. After the usual
morning rains, we had a most pleasant afternoon sun break with mild temperature
for our 5:30 gathering. Club Secretary Dale made arrangements to provide from
Safeway a delicious croissant sandwich tray complimented with bowls of melons,
strawberries and soft drinks with funds of the club’s treasury. Co-President
Judy brought plates, napkins and tableware. Putting all of this together, we had
a most pleasant outdoor “picnic” meeting – under shelter covered with sunshine.
After everyone had more than enough to eat - sandwiches and fruit, Co-President
Diane called the meeting to order. This was a most informal meeting whereby
everyone introduced themselves and gave a brief synopsis of themselves and their
past two years of fishing experiences. Treasurer Harold, reported that prior to
this evening’s meal cost ($80) the club’s checking account had a balance of
$1239. Also this evening a number of ole and new members paid their annual dues
of $15 per individual and/or $20 per family. Harold did point out that even
though $1200 looked like a health checkbook balance, in 2019 before the pandemic
the club had paid out $1000 for the cost of having guest speakers to address our
group. As the meeting closed, Co-President Diane brought out a large big of fly
boxes that Grant Richie of the
Minam Store Raft Rentals and Guide Service
had given our club and gave a fly box to everyone present. Thank you Grant. It
is with regret, that after 4-years of their service to the club; Secretary Dale
makes this announcement that effective after the May 2022 meeting, Co-Presidents
Diane and Judy, VP Tyson, Treasurer Harold will be resigning from their elected
club offices. Secretary Dale will remain in his position. In closing this
meeting, it was discussed that we will attempt to have another meeting in May –
the date to be announced, most likely we will attempt to setup the May meeting
like this one and maybe at this same location. Please watch your Emails for this
further development. Your RSVP will be requested for attendance.
Diane Briggs – Co-President Judy McDole – Co-President Tyson Kopfer – Vice President Harold
Saxby – Treasurer Dale McKain – Secretary - Blogmaster
Respectfully submitted,
Dale McKain
Club Secretary
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Living life in tune with Universe, l and my fur friends next to the the Walla Walla River in the Oregon Territory. I thank Universe for allowing me a place to find Peace and Quite; a place to call Home.
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