Never too young for TU lifetime membership

Jack Zwiers of Grand Rapids, Michigan, traveled to Salt Lake City for the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and took time to hit some local waters before the show started. Courtesy Jim Zwiers.

By Brett Prettyman

Meet 14-year-old Jack Zwiers, Trout Unlimited’s newest life member.

The Grand Rapids, Michigan, teenager joined TU’s ranks Tuesday night in Salt Lake City. His family made the winning bid for the lifetime membership and a rod and reel during the Outsider’s Ball held at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The Outsider’s Ball was held by the Outdoor Foundation, the charitable arm of the Outdoor Industry Association. Funds raised at the event are slated to help inspire a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts. Jack and his lifetime TU membership fit right into the Outdoor Foundation’s model.

Congrats Jack. Here's to a long use of that membership.

Brett Prettyman is TU's Intermountain Region (Wyoming, Utah, Nevada) communications director. He works from Salt Lake City.

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said on Friday, August 7th, 2015

Congrats, Jack! It is so awesome to see such a young and passionate conservationist! Welcome to the TU family!

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said on Monday, August 10th, 2015
Cool story! It's great to see young anglers getting involved in TU.
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