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 Welcome to the Southern Council!Southern Council Announces New Video Contest!Got a video camera? Got acting talent? Got good idea(s) to put on film? Then this is your chance to show us what you got by making a short video and submitting it to the 2010 Southern Council Conclave's Video Contest. For more information, review the details. You might ought reveiw the Conclave section more often so you can keep up on 2010 Southern Council Conclave plans. On a regular basis, the Conclave information will be updated. So keep informed! Terry Beeson Al Crise Day
"Hey everyone, just want to invite you all. The Fort Worth Fly Fishers, and many others, are going to recognize Al Crise with a special day. He has touched so many, and we will never be able to thank him enough, but we plan to honor him on February 6th. Come join us for a day full of activities, and share this time with him. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact me, at 817-526-4981." Thanks for your support, Russell Husted, President Comments from the day's event!"Just got home from Al Crise Day in Glen Rose - between 90-100 attended and over $2,600 (preliminary numbers) raised in Al's honor to support Casting for Recovery and Reel Recovery programs. Al was able to attend and seemed to really enjoy himself." "It should be noted that he is now having to use a wheelchair since he fell twice last week. Al's time with us is likely short, so if you want to reach out to him — do it sooner than later. Later will likely be too late!" Sheryl Knight "Well, all I can say is 'WOW!!!' Over 100 in attendance, with a few that came all of the way from Kansas, Arkansas, and Louisiana! The day was filled with casting, eating and story telling. The food turned out great and everyone had a great time. Over $3,000.00 was raised for two great organizations. And the weather was perfect!!! Very pleased with the outcome, and it definitely shows we can pull off a bigger event. Many of us decided we should do this every year, in honor of Al, and continue to do the work of the two charities we helped today. I am sure someone will post the pics from the day, soon. Thank you to everyone who came." "Total Dollars Raised: $3,007.00!!" Russell Husted, President If you would like to make a contribution in Al's honor toward these wonderful programs, send your check or money order to:
Have a question for FWFF? Use their online feedback form. Larry Murphy Conservation EffortsConservation Concerns by Paul Goodwin, VP Conservation have been added along with photos to the Conservation section. He has outlined several conservation topics which include endorsement of FFF national conservation funding for Lower Mountain Fork River Foundation (LMFRF) restoration project, Southwest Missouri Fly Fishers' Crane Creek erosion controls, as well as national conservation legislation. You will find a "Thank You!" letter from Dr. Patrick Waters, board member, Lower Mountain Fork River Foundation. 2010 Budget Actions: Paul Goodwin said he had a request from the Lower Mountain Fork River Foundation for $1000. The 2010 Southern Council budget contained a line item for $2,500 for Conservation issues. A vote was taken and passed unanimously to provide this grant. (PLEASE NOTE: $1,500 remains to be used on other conservation projects.) Read more about Conservation... Big Horn River Youth Adventure - 2010The Big Horn River Alliance and Federation of Fly Fishers will be sponsoring and producing Big Horn Youth Adventure 2010
All FFF clubs and councils are more than welcome to encourage applications from young fly fishers. Applicant Requirements: Any youth, male or female, ages 14 thru 18. All applicants must: 'KIND OF' know how to fly fish and 'KIND OF' know how to tie flies. We are seeking youngsters who wnat to experience the joy of a 'big time' fly fishing adventure and are willing to return home to mentor other young people and encourage others to take part in the great activity of fly fishing. All meals, lodging, airport shuttles and transportation directly to Fort Smith must be secured by the participant's parents, guardian or fly fishing club. For more information and applications, please contact:
For more information, visit Big Horn River Alliance Web site at www.bighornriveralliance.org There is a complete report on the 2009 Adventure as well as many pictures, and comments from the kids and their parents. Thanks for your interest. Lease Agreements affecting Cow Shoals Access on the Little Red RiverThis was taken from the Little Rock Gazette, Monday, January 18, 2010. It was under General Notices – Meetings & Hearings. (1230) Legal NoticeThe regular monthly meeting of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will be held beginning 9:00a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at the Little Rock Office Complex, #2 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205. At that time, regulations and business pertaining to the operation of the Game and Fish Commission and other fiscal and administrative matters will be considered and acted upon, and all interested persons are invited to attend. A briefing with Commissioners and agency staff members will be held the afternoon before – Wednesday, February 17, 2010 – at 1:00 p.m. at the Little Rock Office Complex, #2 Natural Resources Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205, and all interested persons are invited to attend. Items on the agenda for the February 18, 2010, 9:00 a.m. meeting will include adoption of proposed regulations previously considered at the January 21, 2010 Commission Meeting, plus various Hunting and Fishing Regulations and regulations pertaining to the Enforcement Division of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, including, but not limited to:
All persons wishing to be heard on these subjects must submit comments in writing to this office on or before Feb. 10, 2010. Copies of any proposed rules or regulations may be obtained at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission main office or through a written request mailed to the address below.
Update on Al Crise
If you were present at the 2009 Conclave, you are aware that Al was inducted as a Legend of the Southern Council. For many of us, it is hard to see our friend slip away from us. But it is not too late to let Al know how much he is appreciated and cared about among the Southern Council. So help us shower Al with cards, letters and messages that can be an encouragement to him and his family. Here is Al's mailing address, share it with fellow fly fishers:
Continue to pray for Al and his family during this difficult time. If it be His Will, I ask God to bless Al once again with overcoming his illness. Al, we love you for being our Legend and truly hope you win this fight too! We truly wish to thank you for being so attentive to our needs while you were able. Now it is our turn to be attentive to your needs. Larry
Murphy Five Rivers Sweepstakes Challenge
President's Mesage: The SWC (Southwest Council) has thrown down the gauntlet, they say they can sell more Five Rivers Sweepstakes Tickets than any other Council. The wager is a box of flies from the Councils that come up short. So sell some tickets or start sending in your flies. I would hate for the largest council to come up short. Message from Josset Gauley: Thanks to you and the hard work of your FFF club, the Five Rivers Sweepstakes is nearing an end. Still, we need your help to reach the targeted ticket sales to release the drawing. As your club prepares for its final meeting of the year, please make a strong sales pitch for the Five Rivers Sweepstakes. This is a fantastic opportunity to win the Fly Fishing Adventure of a Lifetime and to support the FFF! Included are links to some promotional materials — poster — you can print and share with your friends and club members. The original sweepstakes letter and information can be found here. Please remember that tickets can be purchased online. Please help us with ticket sales tracking by mailing ticket stubs and checks as frequently as possible to the FFF office. All ticket stubs should be sent to: FFF Michael Ames, President Archives of Featured ArticlesEver miss something that used to be on this Web page? Well, no longer will you need to worry because it is archived under this new area. As a Web user, I just hate it when I return to a Web site and find the information I was looking for is missing. I want to insure that all the communications presented here is retained on the archives page also. So that if you are needing the information or even want to look back and see what all the Southern Council has been up to, you can! Larry
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A tribute to Al Crise, a Southern Council Legend, is planned for Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Dinosaur State Park in Glen Rose, Texas.
The dates for 2010 will be June 24 through 27 with a travel day before and after. This Adventure will include four days of guided fishing with experienced, professional Big Horn River guides and four two-hour sessions at the tying vise being taught by professional fly tiers. We are expanding the program to include more evening activities such as 'You-row-it Carp Tourney', Casting Games, Fly Tying Games and other activities.
Our friend and fellow
fly fisher's medical condition is not improving. The doctors have
discovered more lesions in his brain and are removing him from his
chemo regime. Although our lives seem never ending, there comes a time
- sooner for some and later for others - that it draws
to a conclusion. And sadly, this appears true for Al in the months
ahead. It is my prayer that Al can maintain his gracious attitude and
quality of life while finding peace in his remaining days, even enjoy
his life sport of fly fishing.
