Trout Unlimited Canada - Bow River Chapter AGM - May 19, 2016

Trout Unlimited Canada - Bow River Chapter AGM - May 19, 2016

The Bow River Chapter of Trout Unlimited Annual General Meeting will be held at 7:00PM MDT on Thursday, May 19, 2016 in the Fairview Room at the Calgary Delta Hotel South, 135 Southland Drive SW. Members of TUC as of May 17, 2016 may vote in person or by proxy. Just out the website for more information!!!

http://bowriver.org/…/05/17/annual-agm-may-19th-2016-at-7pm/

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Bow River Shuttles 11th Annual Used Drift Boat Sale - A Look Back

Bow River Shuttles is pleased to have been partnered with the Trout Unlimited Canada - Bow River Chapter "Tackle Swap" event over the past eleven years.

This year's version saw five boats on display, including two very fine wooden boats. 

Special 'thanks' to all the boat owners for making the effort to bring their boats out, as well as to those who purcashed a boat.

Trout Unlimited Canada - Bow River Chapter "Tackle Swap" - A Look Back

You've got to get there early to be first through the door.

Trout Unlimited Canada - Bow River Chapter "Tackle Swap" - A Look Back

The 2015 "Tackle Swap" was the biggest year yet in terms of bookings, with 28 tables sold (sellout is 30) plus 5 used boats. There was also a consensus that a record turnout of people showed up to buy goods.

Thanks to George Samaha for organizing and coordinating this event, along with a lot of help from Stephen Fairley. Longtime TUC volunteers Craig Robillard and Craig Cooper also contributed to the success of this year's event. 

George Samaha writes: "It warms my heart to see a record crowd of participants and buyers at the sale to raise money for Trout Unlimited as it is something I hold dear to my heart. These funds will be used to sustain our local fishery and sustain it for our next generation. I look forward to seeing everyone next year."

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Event Coordinator George Samaha (white T shirt) and Trout Unlimited Canada - Bow River Chapter volunteer Stephen Fairley (left)

A New Lease on Life for TUC-Bow River Chapter

Trout Unlimited Canada CEO Silvia D’Amelio chatting with Chapter member

A great turnout for the Trout Unlimited Canada - Bow River Chapter AGM - the best ever by most accounts - has resulted in a new lease on life for the Chapter.

Seven new Directors were elected to the Board, in addition to current President Garth Sobey staying on to help with the transition.

Big props go out to Garth, as well as to outgoing Directors Craig Cooper and Craig Robbillard, for keeping the Chapter alive over the past dozen or more years!

 

Garth Sobey (right) discussing Chapter issues with one of the meeting attendees

Craig Robillard (left), Garth Sobey and Craig Cooper

Garth Sobey

Craig Cooper

TUC CEO Silvia D’Amelio

Garth Sobey addressing the Chapter members

TUC Bow River Chapter 'Tackle Swap' 2013

All photos, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved 2013

The 20th annual 'Tackle Swap' was a huge success. Volunteer Event Coordinator Craig R. said that this was the highest number of tables purchased by sellers since switching to the 'garage sale' format over ten years ago. 

In fact, while he said he might have been able to squeeze in another table, for all intents and purposes, it was a sell out!

He also stated that the number of buyers may have been at an all time high. Often times, come 11:30 am, most buyers have come and gone. Not so this year.

 View more photos (total 16, all larger 1024 px size) HERE

Looking back along the Bow River - 2012 Season

Photo, Copyright Bow River Shuttles All rights reserved 2012

Black Friday crush? Boxing Day madness? No! TUC Bow River Chapter 'Tackle Swap'. :-) April 2012

TUC Bow River Chapter – Fall Splash 2011

20th ANNUAL BOW RIVER CHAPTER FALL SPLASH AWARDS BANQUET & AUCTION

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US for our 20th Annual Bow River Chapter Fall Splash to celebrate the Bow River and the volunteers that work to protect its world class fishery. This event is your chance to support conservation efforts along the Bow while bidding on unique art, fantastic trips, and top line sporting equipment in the company of friends.

This exceptional evening also includes:

• Live auction

• Silent auction

• Door prizes & awards

• Bucket raffle

Price: $100 per ticket.

Date: November 24, 2011.

Location: Coast Plaza Hotel, 1316 - 33 St. NE, Calgary AB.

Time: 5:00 pm

Purchase your tickets here