Outreach

Mission Statement

Southern Council Outreach Committee supports the Federation of Fly Fishers Southern Council by providing an opportunity for the fly fisher to include friends and family that are non-fly fishers or novice fly fishers. Southern Council Outreach Committee offers events and activities to meet the needs and peak the interest of these individuals and supplies an outlet to join the fly fisher at the annual Southern Council Conclave.

Activities and Events

The Committee host activities and events at the SOC Conclave that are in keeping with its mission statement. Activities and events include:

Outreach Luncheon: held during the SOC Conclave, traditionally mid-day Saturday. This is the Committees primary fund-raising opportunity (see "Fund-Raising and Charitable Giving" below). Fishing Clubs affiliated with SOC take turns hosting this event.

Outreach Inlet: a booth staffed by Outreach participants during the 2-day SOC Conclave to create an awareness of the Outreach Committee and encourage our target audience to participate, The Outreach Inlet occupies a vendor space and like a vendor must compensate the SOC Conclave for booth space. (see "Fund-Raising and Charitable Giving" below)

Outreach Programs: The Outreach Chair is responsible for programs at the Annual SOC Conclave. Programs are open to all SOC Conclave participants and traditionally include:

• Outreach Keynote: A notable fly fisher or personality selected for their appeal to the Outreach membership and/or area of expertise.
• Clinics:
  • Fly Casting – often presented by the Outreach Keynote and/or other instructors (FFF Certified Casting Instructors are preferred)
  • Fly Tying – presented by notable tyers that appeals to the Outreach membership and display a high level of expertise in the art of fly tying.
  • Other subjects of appeal to the Outreach membership that may or may not be related to Fly Fishing, i.e. quilting, scrapbooking, cooking, rod building, framing and matting, fly plate assembly, etc…
• Programs:
  • Keynote Presentation: usually a slide show (or other media) addressing fly fishing or a related topic. This presentation occurs during the SOC Conclave and there may be one or more Keynote Presentations.
  • Slide shows (or other media) presentations that can address fly fishing or a related topic or a non-fishing topic. Photography, first aid, writing, etc…

Fund Raising and Charitable Giving

The Committee is self-sustaining and does not receive funds from the SOC to support is goals, activities or events. The Committee raises funds primarily by a raffle and live auction held during the Outreach Luncheon. Items are donated by the membership and outside vendors. The host club is responsible for organizing the raffle and auction and is encouraged to seek assistance from the Auctioneer regarding the items to be included in the live auction .

Other Fund Raising opportunities include:

• Booth Raffle at the Outreach Inlet with the proceeds used to cover the cost of the booth
• Other Fund Raisers – i.e. Outreach Cookbook, etc.

It is important to recognize the limitations of an annual fund raising event and all requests for charitable giving need to be presented at the Outreach business meeting. Whenever possible checks for charitable giving will be presented at the SOC Conclave Dinner Saturday Night to a representative of the selected organization or cause. If no one from the organization or cause is able to attend the SOC Conclave Dinner the donation will be announced and check mailed.

Last Modified: 03.06.09