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 Job Well Done!The Southern Council members would like to express their highest regard for the work that Terry Beeson put into the 2010 Conclave and Fly Fishing Festival as the 2010 Conclave Chair. Many fly fishers have enjoyed his efforts of extraordinary measure. He is supported by a cadre of folks who made a valiant stand of developing this year's conclave into one of the best ones we have had yet. A special thanks goes to the many folks behind the scenes supporting Terry and making the 2010 Conclave happen: Ken Richards coordinated the exhibitors. Howard Hawkins was the auction chair. Dennis "Wild Bear" Reed coordinated the fly tyers, their multi-day schedule and coordination of fly cap/plate donations. Frank Reid was the mastermind behind the Fly Fishing Games. Steve Antonic ran the Jerry Clark Casting Games with the help of his club, Ozark Fly Fishers. Kurt Moomau set a higher standard with the range of programs for this year's conclave. Kay Jackson provided the leadership for the Outreach program. Les Jackson lead the Thursday Night Welcoming Committee with the help of many of Dallas Fly Fishers and Fort Worth Fly Fishers. Larry Wegmann steered the Youth Conclave efforts with his multiple support team. Chris and Carol Jackson performed their amazing team effort for registration — before, during and after the conclave. Each chair had behind him or her a group of dedicated members who made them look good. The coordination of the whole conclave appeared flawless to the member and general public. A conclave is never without minor problems but they were overcome through the hard work and efforts of this group of folks working together. The Southern Council as a collective body would like to thank all individuals who contributed in either a small or huge part toward making the 2010 Conclave the best it could be. Larry Murphy 2010 ConclaveThe Conclave is the premier event of the the Southern Council Federation of Flyfishers, held each year in Mountain Home, Arkansas. It will be held Thursday, September 30 thru Saturday, October 2, 2010. The business meeting will be held Sunday, October 3, 2010 in morning hours. 2010 Conclave Photo ContestFly Anglers in Their Element1st — "Dry Run Fun" by Robin Lambert 2nd. — "A Father’s Guidance" by Larry Murphy 3rd "Fishing Buddy" Robin Lambert, Fresh Water1st — "Smallmouth Reflection" by Larry Wegmann 2nd — "Summer Rainbow" by Larry Wegmann International1st — "Sunrise" by Michael Lack, North Kawislie River Naturals & Their Imitations1st — "The Hexagenia Mayfly" by Steve Hegstrom 2nd — "Are You My Son" by Michael Lack Chairman's Choice 3rd — "Engaged Midges" by Larry Wegmann Photos can be viewed on Facebook - Conclave and Fly Fishing Festival Mountain Home, AR photo albums for now. Later the images will posted here also. Chris and Carol Jackson 2010 Southern Council AwardsClub of the Year — Capital City Fly Fishers Conservation Award — Friends of Norfork National Fish Hatchery Educator of the Year — Larry Wegmann Federator of the Year — R. Mike Hawkins Fly Tyer of the Year — Terry Tanner Junior Fly Tyer of the Year — Stephen Main Man of the Year — Larry Murphy Woman of the Year — Sharon Yoker Tall Tale Teller — Terry Beeson Friend of the Southern Council — Rick Pope and Temple Fork Outfitters President's Award — Harvey Ragsdale and Dr. Michael Lack Award of Excellence — Dave Whitlock Gray Ghost Award — Chet Smith National FFF Southern Council Award of Excellence — Larry Murphy Jerry Clark Casting GamesManaged and judged by Ozark Fly Fishers Youth Accuracy — Girl Social Media - Facebook AvailableMany comments and photos were added lately to social media called Facebook (FB). A FB group entitled Conclave and Fly Fishing Festival Mounatin Home, AR was developed for the sole purpose of highlighting and publicizing the annual event. The general public can review this collection of comments and photographs submitted covering the 2010 Conclave without having to be a member of the Facebook community. However, to add your comments to the collection you will need to sign up as a Facebook member and then become a friend of Conclave and Fly Fishing Festival Mountain Home, AR. Associated with the Southern Council is another FB group called Southern Council FFF. This group will contain information on the events happening throughout the year outside of the Conclave venue. If you are not a Facebook member, consider becoming one to enjoy the fellowship found their in these two group listings, as well as the many individual fly fishers who can become your FB friends. Larry Murphy 2010 Conclave Photo Contest
Don't have one to submit? Well you still have time to go out and take a few before the 2010 Conclave begins. Deadline is October 1 for delivery in person. 2010 Southern Council Conclave Schedule is Available Now!The 2010 Conclave Schedule (Revised 09.08.10)is available for review and planning. Some details are close to being finalized for the banquet meal. When that is done, the registration form will become available for your use by next week. Look over the schedule and begin your planning now. Workshops Added: Workshops Changed: Workshops Cancelled: Featured Fly Fishers' BiosBiographies of Dave Whitlock, Emily Whitlock, Mark Sedotti, Alex Bell, John Berry, Joe Cornwall, John Johnson, Captain 'Unk' Hugh Smith, Lori Sloas, Terry and Roxanne Wilson are available for your review. (Added 09.04.10) Fly Fishing GamesThis is a 4 person team event to showcase the skills of the fly fishers (co-ed = men and women) in a club. Each club should have a name and some “distinctive” outfit or apparel item. This is not your average somber fishing event. We expect cheering, laughing and hollering throughout this event. Cheering sections are encouraged. Multiple teams are allowed from each club, but there are NO “B” teams. Each team will represent its club. Teams combined from multiple clubs (such as a Southern Council Board or Guest Speakers Team) are allowed, but they have to fight it out over who gets the trophy. Dueling tungsten bead heads on an 8wt at 50 feet will be the decider. For full details ... 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. Terry Beeson 2010 Conclave VendorsReview the listing of vendors who plan to be at the 2010 Conclave at the Baxter County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Archives of Conclaves |
Let's not forget the Southern Council photo contest. Many fly fishers are talented with a camera also. You may have some great shots taken in 2009 or 2010 which are worthy of entering into the 2010 Conclave Photo Contest. Take a few moments and look through your collection of photos and consider bringing them to the 2010 Conclave.