The Walla² Fly Fishers came together for our first Meet and Greet gathering in over two years (the last being February 19, 2020) to break bread, exchange fishing stories among ole members and new guest. Present this evening were 6 club members and 7 guests that have interest in reviving our club.
For the past several months the club officers have been in touch via Email communications,
and one small group meeting to discuss the parameters to reactivate the Walla²
Fly Fishers as we have watched the decline in numbers of public illness due to
the COVID-19 pandemic.
With hopes that spring weather would cooperate with us, we chose this Wednesday evening, to make a reservation with Walla Walla Parks and Recreation to have our meeting at the Fort Walla Walla Park.
After the usual morning rains, we had a most pleasant afternoon sun break with
mild temperature for our 5:30 gathering. Club Secretary Dale made arrangements
to provide from Safeway a delicious croissant sandwich tray complimented with
bowls of melons, strawberries and soft drinks with funds of the club’s treasury.
Co-President Judy brought plates, napkins and tableware. Putting all of this
together, we had a most pleasant outdoor “picnic” meeting – under shelter
covered with sunshine.
Treasurer Harold, reported that prior to this
evening’s meal cost ($80) the club’s checking account had a balance of $1239.
Also this evening a number of ole and new members paid their annual dues of $15
per individual and/or $20 per family.
Harold did point out that even though $1200 looked like a health checkbook
balance, in 2019 before the pandemic the club had paid out $1000 for the cost
of having guest speakers to address our group.
As the meeting closed, Co-President Diane brought
out a large bag of fly boxes that Grant Richie of the Minam Store Raft Rentals and Guide Service had given our club and gave a fly box to everyone present.
Thank you Grant.
It is with regret, that after 4-years of their
service to the club; Secretary Dale makes this announcement to all... that effective
after our May 2022 meeting, Co-Presidents Diane and Judy, VP Tyson, Treasurer
Harold will be resigning from their elected club offices. Secretary Dale will
remain in his position.
In closing this meeting, it was discussed that we
will attempt to have another meeting in May – the date and place to be announced, most
likely we will attempt to setup the May meeting like this one and maybe at this
same location - Fort Walla Walla Park. Please watch your Emails for further development and announcements. Your RSVP
will also be requested at that time for attendance. Thank you.
Respectfully submitted,
Dale McKain
Club Secretary
Diane Briggs – Co-President
Judy McDole – Co-President
Tyson Kopfer – Vice President
Harold Saxby – Treasurer
Dale McKain – Secretary - Blogmaster
