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Have you visited us on our Zane Grey Chapter Facebook? If not, take a few minutes tocheck us out for more information on what is going on in Arizona.
"The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad." -A.K. Best
Committed to Protecting, Connecting and
Restoring Arizona's watersheds and fisheries
Message from the PresidentAs you may have heard, the Arizona Council wasawarded the "2016 Council Award of Excellence"at the recent TU Annual Meeting in Bozeman MT.More information can be found later in thenewsletter.
The weather has been warmer than usual andthe run up to the various national, state and
local elections has been pretty heated as well. While all races are
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important, one of the races in Arizona that does not get muchattention is the election of new members to the Central ArizonaWater Conservation District Board of Directors. There is an articleelsewhere in the newsletter that addresses this important election. Your vote counts. Please find time to vote.
Get Involved!
Arizona Women of Trout Unlimited
The Arizona Council has launched an Arizona Women of TroutUnlimited program. The Women's Initiative of TU is made up ofwomen who care about our rivers and streams, are passionate aboutmentoring the next generation and enjoy getting out to fish as oftenas they can. Don't hesitate to reach out to us for help, advice orsupport!
Click here to check past editions of the Women's Initiativenewsletter.
Join Us Online
"JOIN" OUR FACEBOOK GROUP More than 800 TU members and leaders, anglers and others havejoined our Facebook group for lively discussions and to shareinformation, ideas and support.
Join us today:
1. Go to www.facebook.com 2. Search for "Arizona Women of Trout Unlimited" or direct click
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on ArizonaWomenofTroutUnlimited3. Click "Join" and start talking!
Chair: Kerri Russell-Arkansas Chair: Linda McAteer - [email protected] [email protected] 480-658-6154
Trout-In-the-Classroom (TIC) Program
As reported in the last newsletter, the Arizona TIC Program hasincreased rapidly over the past three years. The Zane Grey Chapteris responsible for 20 of the 29 schools currently participating in theprogram. Eggs were picked up at the Sterling Springs Hatchery in Sedonaearly on September 21st and delivered to the participating schoolsthat day. Reports from the schools are very positive and filled withexcitement about the eggs hatching and small fish (alevins) nowswimming around the tank.
Information on the 29 participating TIC schools throughoutArizona can be seen on the map at TIC Schools.
Additional information about TIC is available at www.aztic.organd TIC Facebook.
Presentation by Western Rivers Action Network(WRAN)
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The November 3rd board meeting will be highlighted by apresentation by Sarah Luna with WRAN and Arizona Audubon. Thepresentation and meeting will be held at 7:00p.m. at Bass Pro Shop,1133 N. Dobson Road, Mesa on the second floor in the smallconference room.
Plan on attending to get the latest news on water issues facingArizona and the West.
Zane Grey Chapter BoardMeetings
Board meetings are held the firstThursday of each month at 7:00 PM atBass Pro Shop, 1133 N. Dobson Road, Mesa in the second floorconference room.
Guests are always welcome to attend and get involved. For questionsor more details, send your email to [email protected].
Do you have a question or suggestion for the Board? Contact amember of the ZGTU Board to share your thoughts or ideas.
Have you visited Zane Grey TU Chapter's Facebook? If not, takea few minutes to check us out for more information on what isgoing on in Arizona.
After you have, Like Us!
Arizona Fly Fishing PortalArizona Fly Fishing PortalJoin TodayJoin Today
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Fly Fishing Opportunities
Below is a list of fishing opportunitieswith various organizations (Arizona Flycasters Club, Desert FlyCasters and White Mountain Lakes Foundation). Visit AZFISHBOOKon Facebook for more detail and let us know you are going toparticipate.
Desert Fly Casters
Nov 3 - 7 Puerto Penasco, Mexico OutingNov 9 - DFC's membership meeting, 1775 W. Chandler Blvd,Chandler, AZ 85224
Arizona Flycasters Club
Nov 10 - 7:00 PM - Vince Deadmond - Pike/Muskie fishing at AFCGeneral Meeting, Sunnyslope Community Center in PhoenixNov 14 - 5:00pm Our next AFC - NAU fundraiser is going to beMonday, November 14th, from 5 to 8 PM with 25% of the proceedsgoing to the Chick Scott - Dario Travaini Memorial Scholarship fundat Northern Arizona University. Come out and enjoy some Froyo and
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club camaraderie while supporting this worthwhile cause. You canmake an online donation, just click here.Nov 15 - 7:00 PM General Education, Sunnyslope CommunityCenter in Phoenix Zane Grey Trout Unlimited
Nov 3 - Monthly meeting with speaker Sarah Luna, Western RiversAction Network and Arizona Audubon, 7:00pm Bass Pro Shop - 1133North Dobson, Mesa AZFISHBOOK
Nov 2, 9, 16, 30 - Weekly Casting Meet-up. Come practice yourcasting skills each week and socialize with a few like-minded anglers.We will be starting out at Road Runner Park; however, be sure tocheck the Facebook group or http://www.azfishbook.org to stayon top of the schedule each week.TBD - Check AZFISHBOOK for other last minute events or scheduleyour own.
Join AZFISHBOOK Today!
Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Trout-In-the-Classroom (TIC)
Volunteers are needed to support thefuture of the TIC program by helpingorganize training workshopsthroughout the year for teachers andvolunteers, preparing and distributing promotional materials, pickingup of trout eggs from the hatcheries followed by delivery to schools,visiting classrooms for short prepared presentations on conservation,researching grant opportunities and keeping the TIC website andFacebook updated.
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If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities,please sign up at TIC Volunteer.
Register For Upcoming TU Training and Webinars
TU volunteer leader training is a great way to increase yourknowledge, access new resources and learn the tips, tactics andtools. of leadership. Led by staff members as well as fellowvolunteers, this training can run the gamut of topics. For more helpand information, contact a member of the Volunteer Operationsstaff.
Click the links below to register for one of these upcoming volunteertraining webinars and regional and national conferences offered byTU.
Nov. 9 - New Chapter Leader OrientationNov. 10 - New Council Leader OrientationFeb. 23 - Serving as the Youth Education Coordinator
VIEW RECORDINGS OF PAST TRAINING SESSIONS
Click one of the following links to jump to a specific training topicsection.
Conservation & Angler ScienceYouth EducationFundraisingMembership & Community BuildingCommunications
Committees and Board of Directors There will be Board of Director positions that will open in the nextseveral months as terms expire for several board members. Asalways, there are many opportunities to participate in the variousactivities and committees in which you can get involved, make newfriends and make a difference. For more information visit ourwebsite at ZGTU Committees, contact us at Volunteer InterestSignup or contact any ZGTU Board member for details.
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Education Opportunities
Arizona Flycasters - Generaleducation (third Tuesday of themonth)Sunnyslope Community Center 802 E.Vogel Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020Time: 7:00 PM to 8:45 PMDetails at http://www.azflycasters.org
Desert Fly Casters - Intermediate Fly Tying (fourth Wednesdayof the month)Location: 4131 E. Wood Street (Cross Streets Broadway and 40thStreet)Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMDetails at http://www.desertflycasters.com
Orvis Fly Fishing 101 - Beginning Fly Fishing classes start again in February (Saturday Mornings) Location: Check back later for exact detailsTime: 7:30 AM to 10:00 AMOrvis/Phoenix
In the News!
Video of the Month
Audubon Is More Than Just Birds
Audubon Arizona is about nature, water and wildlife. Healthy riversmean healthy habitats and communities. The Western Rivers ActionNetwork (WRAN) is in the forefront of ensuring healthier westernrivers. In the following brief video see what Audubon and WRAN aredoing to prepare conservationists for the next generation.
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A Little Known Election
Various elections are competing for ourattention. On the ballot is an importantrace that will impact 85% of Arizona'spopulation - the management of theCentral Arizona Project (CAP) the source
of our water. Information on the role these elected officials will haveand the candidates seeking a board position can be found at theArizona Municipal Water Users Association at AMWUA. Please be aninformed voter in this important race.
Arizona TU Receives NationalAward
The Arizona TU Council has received anational award for its long record ofconservation successes. The StateCouncil Award for Excellence is TU's
highest award for state TU organizations.
During the 2016 awards ceremony, the presenter, Mick McCorcle,National Leadership Chair (NLC), mentioned that choosing winners
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from more than 37 Councils led by dedicated volunteer leaders wasextremely difficult. Congratulations to all the hard working membersof the Council and Chapters! Additional information on the award can be found in the pressrelease.
Arizona Trout Challenge
Arizona's Trout Challenge Programwas developed to encourage anglers tolearn more about fishing opportunities inthe state.
Arizona Game and Fish Departmentmanages many waters statewide toprovide anglers the opportunity to catch
several different species of trout, including two found only in theSouthwest - the Apache Trout and Gila Trout.
For information on the two ways to complete the Challenge, goto Trout Challenge.
ORVIS Store Relocates toPhoenix
If you heard that our friends at Orvishave a new location then you have heardright. The store has relocated to 2011
East Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-626-7558. The store is havinga Grand Opening from November 4 - 6 with opportunities fordrawings and other activities. In support of what we do, a portion oftheir proceeds will be donated to Zane Grey TU and the WhiteMountain Lakes Foundation. Plan to stop by and take theopportunity to meet Kevin Krai the new Fishing Manager. Moreinformation can be found at Orvis.
Projects
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Four Forest RestorationInitiative (4FRI) RimCountry EIS Launched
Many TU members are activelyinvolved in the 4FRI efforts. The 4FRIRim Country EIS (EnvironmentalImpact Statement) has been launchedand is receiving the support of theZane Grey Chapter and the Arizona TUCouncil. Information can be found on the ZGTU website at 4 FRIEIS.
Looking for a Fly Fishing Club
Join the Arizona FlycastersOnline or at our next meeting
November 10th, 2016
Meeting at:Sunnyslope Community Center
802 E. Vogel Ave.Phoenix, AZ 85020
Join the Desert Fly Castersat our next meetingNovember 9th, 2016
Meeting at:Chandler Elks Lodge
1775 West Chandler BlvdChandler, AZ 85224
Those joining as a new member can bring this coupon to the nextgeneral meeting and receive 5 free raffle tickets for the drawingfor great fishing merchandise.
Offer Expires November 11th, 2016
Combined CalendarAZ Trout Unlimited & Chapters, Arizona Flycasters Club, DesertFly Casters Club, Phoenix-Project Healing Waters and several
other area fishing and conservation calendars
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The Arizona Trout Unlimited Calendar has several navigation options.
Monthly or Week navigation is controlled with the top left of thecalendar.3 Views are available (Monthly, Agenda (list) and Weekly).Print generates another browser window that will allow you tocustomize a printed view for those of you who like paper.The arrow on the top right of the calendar gives you control totoggle on or off various calendars that are included. These areArizona TU Council, Zane Grey TU, Old Pueblo TU, Arizona FlyCasters, Desert Flycasters.
If you want to print a view, you can do so by pressing the "Print"option and customize your printed copy.
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