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On Friday, July 20, 2018, FVTU took a group of veterans fishing on the lower Flathead River as part of the FVTU Veterans Service Partnership (VSP) program. TU chapters around the country use the VSP as a means of connecting with their local vets to show their support and appreciation for our... [ READ MORE... ]
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Conservation might seem like a straight-forward enterprise, but anybody who has worked to protect or restore even a single stream in a larger watershed knows that it is actually quite nuanced. Anything involving people and the waters and fish they love is going to be complicated.
In southwest... [ READ MORE... ]
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The VA acknowledges that the first line of defense in supporting our nation's veterans is the spouse and family. Dr. Steven Sayers of the VA's "Families at Ease" program says "the role of family members in supporting the treatment of our military Veterans is now a key part of the services... [ READ MORE... ]
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This past August, nine military families gathered for an adventure filled week at Camp American Legion near Minocqua, WI. Wisconsin TU volunteers (representing 4 different TU Chapters) provided the expertise on “fly fishing day”, held August 17. The Camp offered active troops, National Guard,... [ READ MORE... ]
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Monday, May 28th, 2018 is Memorial Day, a day of remembrance when we honor the men and women of the American Military who gave their lives in service to our country. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s words remind us that “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that... [ READ MORE... ]
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Congratulations to Valley Forge TU Chapter #290 for winning the prestigious Project Healing Waters Chapter of Excellence Award! Read about the wonderful work Valley Forge TU does with veterans with disabilities.
PHWFF Chapter of Excellence Award
If you are interested in learning about the TU... [ READ MORE... ]
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Thank you to Donegal PA TU Veterans Service Partnership and to Bill Nolan for your efforts to tie some flies for the national TU Veterans Service Parternship program. We are very grateful for your generous gift. Please be assured that we'll put them to good use for our veteran couples trip to ... [ READ MORE... ]
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The TU Veterans Service Partnership is featured in an article in the Winter 2018 edition of the Land Trust Alliance publication Saving Land Magazine! Thanks to freelance writer Kelly Saxton for the wonderful article and to writers Edith Pepper Goltra and Elisabeth Ptak for their contributions. ... [ READ MORE... ]
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Seven years ago, I asked Marcia Woolman, the first woman to win the Ray Mortenson Award, the highest honor Trout Unlimited gives to a volunteer, what was most important for volunteers. Her response? “Chris, just say thank you.”
Today, I begin every day thinking about Marcia’s counsel. How do you... [ READ MORE... ]
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Thank you to Bill Bean for the kudos to the TU Veterans Service Partnership in the Ravalli Republic!
http://ravallirepublic.com/news/local/article_3cf34f3b-bfaa-5650-ac1d-62...