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SUMMARY:DuPage River Cleanup--Naperville\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Come out for the Oak Brook TU 2023 Spring DuPage River Cleanup Day–9 a.m. to 12 noon!  Bring your river shoes or waders and join us for a morning of removing debris and litter along the West Branch of the DuPage River from Gartner Road to 75th Street in Naperville. This event is part of the DuPage County “Adopt-A-Stream” program to help keep local water resources clean. \nVolunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at Pioneer Park which is located at 1212 S. Washington Street in Naperville. \nGloves\, trash pokers\, garbage bags\, water and technical support will be provided. \nFor more information and/or to sign up please contact Dave Carlson.\ndmcarlson@hotmail.com\n(312) 953-6759 \n\n\nNaperville’s Pioneer Park will be the meeting location for the April 30\, 2022 DuPage River Cleanup
URL:https://obtu.org/event/dupage-river-cleanup-naperville-illinois-4/
LOCATION:Pioneer Park\, 1212 S Washington Street\, Naperville\, Illinois\, 60540
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230424
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
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UID:5740-1682035200-1682294399@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Fennimore Fishing Outing
DESCRIPTION:OBTU Fishing Outing based in Fennimore\, Wisconsin.     Fish excellent trout streams such as the Green River\, Blue River\, Crooked Creek and Castle Rock Creek.  Stay at the historic Fenway House Hotel.  Join your TU colleagues on the stream and tell fish stories at breakfast & dinner. \nLink to the Fenway House web site:  https://fenwayhousehotel.com/     Be sure to request the OBTU Group Discount price for this event. \nLink to a flyer with further event details & instructions for reserving your spot:     OBTU Spring 2023 Fishing Trip \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/fennimore-fishing-outing/
LOCATION:Fenway House Hotel\, 1096 Lincoln Avenue\, Fennimore\, Wisconsin\, 53809\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20230113T223150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T090815Z
UID:5591-1681930800-1681938000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting April 19\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:  Southeast Wisconsin TU Chapter Habitat Committee Co-Chairs: Rick Larkin and Ken Rizzo \nTopic: Southeast Wisconsin Trout Streams.  Rick and Ken will present both fly fishing opportunities and conservation plans.  Join us to learn about trout fishing opportunities close to home as well as upcoming chances to get your feet wet on stream improvement workdays. \nSEWTU & OBTU Collaboration:  OBTU participated in three work days with SEWTU in 2022.  In 2023\, 3 additional work days are planned. OBTU envisions this to be a long term partnership with our closest neighboring TU Chapter in Wisconsin. \n \n  \nLink to SEWTU web site:  https://sewtu.tu.org/ \n  \n  \nThis is a hybrid meeting.  You can attend in person at the Central Park West Building at the Oak Brook Park District (see map below) or you can attend the meeting remotely by signing on to Zoom.  \n \nIf you plan to attend remotely\, Zoom access details are: \nTopic: OBTU April 19\, 2023 Chapter Meeting\nTime: Apr 19\, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nLink to Join Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84803552596 \nOR Connect by Phone:\nPhone #:  312 626 6799     Meeting ID:  848 0355 2596\nMore about Rick Larkin:\n“Rick Larkin is the current Vice President of the Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Co-Chair of the Habitat Committee with\nKen Rizzo who is also helping out with the talk. Rick has been active with TU for many years and is also a life member. He has participated in\nhabitat restoration projects all over the state of Wisconsin and has been concentrating lately on projects in the southeastern corner of\nthe state where trout water is scarce. He has flyfished from Ireland to Alaska but likes chasing small brook trout the best. “\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nRick Larkin Picture with a nice winter brookie.  \n(Rick hopes his picture does not scare dogs or small children.) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-april-19-2023/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230416
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20230117T195257Z
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UID:5623-1681516800-1681603199@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Southeast Wisconsin work day at Bluff Creek
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of TU (SEWTU) has invited OBTU to this April 15 Work Day.  This is the first of what is expected to be about 3 work days in SE Wisconsin during 2023.   These are typically half day working sessions that take place in the morning and are finished off with a bratwurst cookout provided by SEWTU at about noon.  Bluff Creek is a small\, cold water trout stream where OBTU has participated in past workdays.\nKen Rizzo and Rick Larkin\, SEWTU Co-Chairs Habitat Group are leading this effort\, and the Wisconsin DNR is typically on site to supervise.\n\nStay tuned for details of directions to the work site location\, the nature of the work\, what to bring\, detail schedule\, etc.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/southeast-wisconsin-work-day-at-bluff-creek-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20230212T211116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T211116Z
UID:5733-1680112800-1680123600@obtu.org
SUMMARY:FLY TYING ON TAP / TROUT ON TAP
DESCRIPTION:Fly Tying on Tap:\nWhether you want to fill your fly box\, learn to tie a fly\, learn a new tying pattern or join up with friends for a fun evening out\, put this event on your calendar.\nIf you would like to learn to tie a fly and do not have any equipment\, contact Ken Kreuger to arrange to have everything available\, including an OBTU member to assist you with instruction.\nIf you already tie your own flies\, bring your own equipment and materials and we will have an area set up for fly tying.\nIf you are interested in learning a new pattern or tying technique\, we can have one of our members assist you\, just let us know what you are interests are.\nTrout on Tap:\nThis is a Trout on tap event\, so you are welcome to just stop by\, have a drink and something to munch on and talk fly tying and fly fishing with the group.\n\nAll attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue:   Driftwood Grille\nAddress: 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\nGranite City Phone: (815) 374-3893\nLink to web site including map & menu:  Driftwood Grille\n\nFor future Trout on Tap sessions\, we plan to rotate locations around the area to even out everyone’s travel. We are planning locations with easy access to freeways.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/fly-tying-on-tap-trout-on-tap-3/
LOCATION:Driftwood Grille\, 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A\, Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\, 60181\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T210000
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CREATED:20230113T223318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T020336Z
UID:5590-1678906800-1678914000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting Mar 15\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Kyle Zempel\, Founder of the Black Earth Angling Co\,\, a full-time guiding operation servicing both cold and warm water fisheries\, with a sprinkling of destination travel. \nTopic:  “Exploring Fishing Opportunities in Southwest Wisconsin” \nThis is a hybrid meeting.  You can attend in person at the Central Park West Building at the Oak Brook Park District (see map below) or you can attend the meeting remotely by signing on to Zoom.  \n \nZoom Log In Details\nTime: Mar 15\, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time \nLink to Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87519447601 \nOr \nDial in by phone: \nPhone #:  312 626 6799\nMeeting ID: 875 1944 7601 \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-mar-15-2023/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230309
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20230120T222302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T213510Z
UID:5626-1678147200-1678319999@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Driftless Area Symposium
DESCRIPTION:TU‘s Driftless Area Stream Restoration Symposium is a great opportunity to get an update on what’s being done to improve the cold water environment and fishing in the four-state “Driftless Area”.   This year’s symposium is planned to be online.   Admission is free. \nSpeakers from TUDARE management\, regional Departments of Natural Resources\, various TU Chapters\, scientists and university researchers are on the itinerary.   OBTU’s own Marvin Strauch has been invited to discuss OBTU’s nationally heralded youth education programs. \nLinks below provide registration\, program details\, and how to gain Zoom access for “Day 1” and “Day 2”: \nhttps://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Driftless-Area-Stream-Restoration-Symposium-Day-1-72708 \nhttps://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Driftless-Area-Stream-Restoration-Symposium-Day-2-72709 \nAttendees are welcome to attend only those talks of interest to them. \n \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/driftless-area-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230304T093000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20230212T210755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T210755Z
UID:5730-1677916800-1677922200@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast Club:   Meet for breakfast on Saturday morning\, March 4 2023\, from about 8:00 to 9:30 am at the “Juicy-O” breakfast restaurant in Downers Grove.  Provides an informal\, small group atmosphere to catch up with your OBTU colleagues.   Also a good opportunity for newer members to get better acquainted\, and in-the-loop with what’s going on at OBTU.   All attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders.\n\n\nVenue:   Juicy-O (breakfast restaurant)\nAddress:  2942 Finley Rd\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515\nJuicy-O Phone:  (630) 932-4260\nLink to web site: https://www.juicyo.com/\n\nIf you plan to attend\, please RSVP to Ken Krueger.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-breakfast-club-3/
LOCATION:Juicy-O\, 2942 Finley Rd\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20240123T212903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T220549Z
UID:6448-1677315600-1677330000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Train the Trainers
DESCRIPTION:Anyone planning to volunteer to help with the youth fly fishing classes this summer should try to attend. \nWe look to inform new volunteers\, review and discuss programs with the existing volunteers\, and look for ways to improve our programs going forward.  We will review: \n\nYouth Fly Fishing program.   We review the skills – knot tying\, fly tying\, casting\, tackle assembly – that we must pass on to the students in these classes.   Link to 2024 Youth Fly Fishing Training Flyer\nWe provide some orientation and discuss current year plans for other OBTU youth education programs including Trout-In-The-Classroom and Stream Girls.\nWe also discuss status of the IL Council Youth Conservation & Fly Fishing Camp which is a 6-day camp held on Michigan’s Au Sable River in late July each year.\n\n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/train-the-trainers-3/
LOCATION:Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center\, 12545 West 111th Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20230123T205704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T205704Z
UID:5633-1677088800-1677099600@obtu.org
SUMMARY:FLY TYING ON TAP / TROUT ON TAP
DESCRIPTION:Fly Tying on Tap:\nWhether you want to fill your fly box\, learn to tie a fly\, learn a new tying pattern or join up with friends for a fun evening out\, put this event on your calendar.\nIf you would like to learn to tie a fly and do not have any equipment\, contact Ken Kreuger to arrange to have everything available\, including an OBTU member to assist you with instruction.\nIf you already tie your own flies\, bring your own equipment and materials and we will have an area set up for fly tying.\nIf you are interested in learning a new pattern or tying technique\, we can have one of our members assist you\, just let us know what you are interests are.\nTrout on Tap:\nThis is a Trout on tap event\, so you are welcome to just stop by\, have a drink and something to munch on and talk fly tying and fly fishing with the group.\n\nAll attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue:   Driftwood Grille\nAddress: 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\nGranite City Phone: (815) 374-3893\nLink to web site including map & menu:  Driftwood Grille\n\nFor future Trout on Tap sessions\, we plan to rotate locations around the area to even out everyone’s travel. We are planning locations with easy access to freeways.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/fly-tying-on-tap-trout-on-tap-2/
LOCATION:Driftwood Grille\, 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A\, Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\, 60181\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20230113T211820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T212704Z
UID:5577-1676638800-1676822400@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Tinley Park Fishing\, Travel & Outdoor Expo
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Illinois Council of Trout Unlimited booth at the Expo which will be located at the Tinley Park Convention Center from Friday\, Feb 17\, thru Sun\, Feb 19. \nLink to the show web site for location\, schedule\, exhibitor details & advance purchase tickets:  tinleyfishexpo.com \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/tinley-park-fishing-travel-outdoor-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20230113T214438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T204153Z
UID:5584-1676487600-1676494800@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting Feb 15\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Captain Will Winans\, Founder & Owner of Big River Fly Fishing\, Specializing in Fly Fishing for Small mouth Bass on the Kankakee River  Link to web site:  http://www.bigriverfly.com/ \nTopic: “Smallmouth Bass\, in the heart of their native range”  Guide Will Winans will provide a look at the behavior and nuances of these prolific game fish in Illinois. He will share insights on approaching and targeting small mouth through various conditions and seasonal shifts on Illinois rivers and beyond. \nThis is a hybrid meeting.  You can attend in person at the Central Park West Building at the Oak Brook Park District (see map below) or you can attend the meeting remotely by signing on to Zoom.   \nIf you choose to attend remotely\, Llnk to Zoom Video Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87529476757 \nOr Join by Phone:  Phone # 312 626 6799    Meeting ID: 875 2947 6757 \n \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-feb-15-2023/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T093000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20230123T205315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T205315Z
UID:5630-1675497600-1675503000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast Club:   Meet for breakfast on Saturday morning\, February 4 2023\, from about 8:00 to 9:30 am at the “Juicy-O” breakfast restaurant in Downers Grove.  Provides an informal\, small group atmosphere to catch up with your OBTU colleagues.   Also a good opportunity for newer members to get better acquainted\, and in-the-loop with what’s going on at OBTU.   All attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders.\n\nVenue:   Juicy-O (breakfast restaurant)\nAddress:  2942 Finley Rd\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515\nJuicy-O Phone:  (630) 932-4260\nLink to web site: https://www.juicyo.com/\n\nIf you plan to attend\, please RSVP to Ken Krueger.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-breakfast-club-2/
LOCATION:Juicy-O\, 2942 Finley Rd\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20230113T184100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T210804Z
UID:5569-1674734400-1675004400@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Chicagoland Fishing\, Outdoor & Travel Expo
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Illinois Council of Trout Unlimited booth at the Expo which will be located at the Schaumburg Convention Center from Thursday\, Jan 26\, thru Sun\, Jan 29. \nLink to the show web site for location\, schedule\, exhibitor details & advance purchase tickets:    https://chicagoland.sportshows.com/
URL:https://obtu.org/event/chicagoland-fishing-outdoor-travel-show/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20230113T182251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T182251Z
UID:5554-1674068400-1674075600@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting Jan 18\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Jay Allen\, Fly Fishing Guide and Owner of the Muskegon River Inn \nTopic:  Jay will discuss his experience guiding in Wyoming’s Wind River region located about a two hour ride from the Jackson Hole Airport.  Much of the Wind River is within North America’s largest native American Reservation.  Fishing within tribal lands requires permits resulting in limited fishing pressure in some areas.  The waters offer outstanding opportunities to land trophy sized rainbow\, brown and cutthroat trout.  The Wind River Range is a beautiful area with scenery rivaling the national parks. \nThe annual election of OBTU Board Members will take place.  Announcements of upcoming events will take place followed by the key note speaker. \nThis is a hybrid meeting.  You can attend in person at the Central Park West Building at the Oak Brook Park District (see map below) or you can attend the meeting remotely by signing on to Zoom via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83762215928  Meeting ID: 837 6221 5928
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-jan-18-2023/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220907T150744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T161952Z
UID:5361-1670439600-1670446800@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of fellowship\, appetizers and drinks at the Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton.   As in past years\, festivities to include drawings for door prizes\, bucket raffles\, silent auctions and more.   Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the holiday season.  Contact Carol Hennessy\, event organizer\, for more info. \nDec 7:   OBTU Holiday Party at Arrowhead Country Club in Wheaton. \nTo avoid the check-in line at the door\, we encourage you to buy Holiday Party Admission tickets in advance.   The following link enables you to buy holiday party admission tickets and holiday rod raffle tickets: \nClick here to Buy Party Admission and/or Rod Raffle Tickets
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-holiday-party-2/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Golf Club\, 26W151 Butterfield Rd\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60564
ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Hennessy":MAILTO:clhennessy84@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20221119T201413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T201413Z
UID:5471-1669921200-1669928400@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Trout on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Friends\, \nLets get together for drinks and/or food on Wednesday evening\, December 1\, 2022\, from about 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Driftwood Grille in Oakbrook. \nThis is an opportunity for long standing members and new members alike to see old friends\, make new friends or find a fishing partner. \nWe will sit outside weather permitting \nPlease email or text me if you plan to attend\, I need to let the restaurant know the final count of how many will attend. \nKen Krueger  \n847-975-1425 \n Membership@obtu.org   \nAll attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders. \n\n \n  \n  \nVenue:   Driftwood Grille \nAddress: 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A Oakbrook Terrace\, IL \nDriftwood Phone: (815) 374-3893 \nLink to web site including map & menu:  Driftwood Grille \n  \nFor future Trout on Tap sessions\, we plan to rotate locations around the area to even out everyone’s travel. We are planning locations with easy access to freeways. \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/trout-on-tap-5/
LOCATION:Driftwood Grille\, 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A\, Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\, 60181\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220907T152118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T160535Z
UID:5357-1668625200-1668632400@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Carl Hueter \nTopic: Fishing “Henry’s Fork” and other locations in western states: Every angler dreams of someday fishing Idaho’s Henry’s Fork\, where even the most experienced anglers can be guaranteed a challenge. But novices will also find miles of the lower Henry’s Fork that offer easy\, accessible fishing. Carl will discuss his experience fishing the area. He will offer guidance to anyone who who dreams of some day making the pilgrimage. \nMore About Carl: Carl Hueter has served as a TU National Leadership Council member as well as Michigan TU Council Chairman. He is a noted conservationist of northern Michigan’s Au Sable River where TU was founded\, and an ardent angler of the Au Sable and elsewhere. \nCarl is also a classic tackle aficionado who sells cane\, fine reels\, and other angling paraphernalia through his resurrected Wanigas Rod Company\, originally operated by Art Neumann\, TU’s first executive director.  Link To: Wanigas Rod Company  \nWe thank Carl for his many years of enthusiastic support of the Illinois TU Youth Camp. Carl joins us each year in mentoring youth at camp as well as providing invaluable assistance to our Illinois Youth Camp leadership team. He owns a historic river house on the North Branch of the Au Sable River where he hosts Illinois TU Council youth campers each summer for a full day of fly fishing and educational activity. \nA professional architect by trade\, Carl makes his home in Ann Arbor. You may recall Carl’s previous presentations to OBTU including “Fishing for Labrador Trophy Brook Trout” and “The History of Trout Unlimited’s Founding on Michigan’s AuSable River”. \nThe meeting will begin at 7:00pm. \nThis will be a hybrid meeting: \nYou can attend the meeting presentation remotely starting at 7:00pm via Zoom using the following Zoom access info: \nTopic: OBTU October Chapter Meeting\nTime: October 19\, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nIf you choose to attend remotely\, Join Zoom Video Meeting via the following link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85016207836\n\nOR:\nJoin via Phone:\nPhone #:  312 626 6799    Meeting ID: 850 1620 7836\n\n\n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/chapter-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220212T215558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T215558Z
UID:5094-1666429200-1666440000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:DuPage River Cleanup--Naperville\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Come out for the Oak Brook TU 2022 Fall DuPage River Cleanup Day–9 a.m. to 12 noon!  Bring your river shoes or waders and join us for a morning of removing debris and litter along the West Branch of the DuPage River from Gartner Road to 75th Street in Naperville. This event is part of the DuPage County “Adopt-A-Stream” program to help keep local water resources clean. \nVolunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at Pioneer Park which is located at 1212 S. Washington Street in Naperville. \nGloves\, trash pokers\, garbage bags\, water and technical support will be provided. \nFor more information and/or to sign up please contact Dave Carlson. \nNaperville’s Pioneer Park will be the meeting location for the October 22\, 2022\, DuPage River Cleanup
URL:https://obtu.org/event/dupage-river-cleanup-naperville-illinois-2/
LOCATION:Pioneer Park\, 1212 S Washington Street\, Naperville\, Illinois\, 60540
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220907T150847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T150847Z
UID:5365-1666396800-1666483199@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Southeast Wisconsin Work Day at Bluff Creek
DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to contribute to hands on cold water stream improvement work close to home.    The Southeast Wisconsin TU Chapter (SEWTU) has invited OBTU to assist with the last of 3 workdays this year: \n  \nPlease contact Dale MacDonald\, OBTU Board Member\, for more info & to register your interest in attending:   softhackle@gmail.com \nIf needed you can also contact SEWTU Habitat Committee Co-Chairs: \nKen Rizzo:  riz2337@yahoo.com          Rick Larkin:  ricklarkin76@gmail.com \nStay tuned for added details as the date approaches including directions\, work schedule (probably 1/2 day) & other.   (We were treated to an excellent brat cookout for lunch last year!) \nLast year’s joint SEWTU and OBTU Karcher Creek 2021 Team Picture Below: \n \n \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/southeast-wisconsin-work-day-at-bluff-creek-4/
LOCATION:Bluff Creek\, R828+657\, Whitewater\, WI\, 53190
ORGANIZER;CN="Dale MacDonald":MAILTO:softhackle@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220907T152227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T221836Z
UID:5355-1666206000-1666213200@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Kiap-TU-Wish Chapter(LaCrosse Area) members Nate Anderson\, Wisc. DNR Fisheries Management-Fish Habitat Specialist; and Loren Haas\, Chapter Board Member \nTopic: Current approaches to stream restoration. \nMore About Nate Anderson:  to be added \nMore About Loren Haas:  to be added \n  \n  \nThe meeting will begin at 7:00pm. \nThis will be a hybrid meeting: \nYou can attend the meeting presentation remotely starting at 7:00pm via Zoom using the following Zoom access info: \n\nTopic: OBTU October Chapter Meeting\nTime: October 19\, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nIf you choose to attend remotely\, Join Zoom Video Meeting via the following link:\n//us02web.zoom.us/j/85139577531\nOR:\nJoin via Phone:\nPhone #:  312 626 6799    Meeting ID: 851 3957 7531
URL:https://obtu.org/event/chapter-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221017
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220311T233518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T234548Z
UID:5210-1665705600-1665964799@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Iowa Driftless Area Fishing Outing
DESCRIPTION:OBTU’s annual 2022 fishing outing to the Northeast Iowa Driftless Area is scheduled for October 14 thru 16. \nIf you are interested\, please save the dates and stay tuned for more information.    The trip is planned to be based in the Decorah\, Iowa\, area with a similar itinerary.  Last years trip was very popular with 18 people attending. \nLink to information from last years trip:  https://obtu.org/fishing-outings/    (After following the link\, please be sure to scroll down to the Iowa trip information.) \nContact Willie Beshire at wbeshire@aol.com for more information or to register your interest in attending.  Let me know if you plan to attend.   Also\, I’m happy to link you up with fishing partners or ride sharing if you are intersted. \nIf you plan to attend\, please book your lodging early.   This is a popular tourist destination in the fall color season. \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-iowa-driftless-area-fishing-outing/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220904T114145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220904T114601Z
UID:5344-1665187200-1665273599@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Coldwater River Survey & Fishing Weekend--Grand Rapids\, Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Fishing Outing Combined with half day OBTU entomology survey. \nMeet at Coldwater River on Saturday\, October 8 in the morning. \nJoin the Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oak Brook TU Macroinvertebrate Survey. \nAfter lunch\, form into fishing teams and deploy to various access points.  Fish Saturday afternoon till dinner. \nOption to fish Sunday morning until departure for home. \nThe primary plan is to fish the Coldwater River Watershed depending on conditions with options to fish the Muskegon or Rogue River. \nMotels near Grand Rapids Airport; 28th SE street exit on I-96; More details to be provided. \nLink to a General Description of Past Survey Outings
URL:https://obtu.org/event/coldwater-river-survey-fishing-weekend-grand-rapids-michigan-3/
LOCATION:Coldwater River Watershed
ORGANIZER;CN="Marvin Strauch":MAILTO:mjstrauchjr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220117T161747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T215233Z
UID:5056-1663891200-1664150399@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Wisconsin Driftless Area Fishing Outing
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Nooks Retreat has been reserved again for OBTU’s annual 2022 fishing outing to the heart of the Wisconsin Driftless Area. \nIf you are interested\, please save the dates and stay tuned for more information.    The trip is planned to be similar to trips held in past years. \nLink to information from past trips:  https://obtu.org/fishing-outings/ \nContact Willie Beshire at wbeshire@aol.com for more information or to register your interest in attending. \nLodging at Nature Nooks is limited to 12 and will be reserved on a first come\, first served basis. \nNote:  Our prefered lodging at Nature Nooks Retreat is fully reserved by our registered participants.   If you are interested in attending\, you are welcome to arrange your own alternate lodging.    If desired\, you would also be listed as an alternate in the event that a registered guest withdraws.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-wisconsin-driftless-area-fishing-outing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220904T115245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220904T122159Z
UID:5346-1663783200-1663794000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting (with Brat Cookout before the meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kirk Olson\, Senior Fisheries Biologist\, Wisc. DNR\, La Crosse\, WI.  \nTopic: “Restoring Brook Trout Population on a Driftless Stream”:  Kirk will be talking about a project the WDNR began in 2019 to restore a declining Brook Trout population by removing Brown Trout from a small Vernon County stream. Following Brown Trout removal efforts\, native Brook Trout numbers have exploded in the stream. Brown Trout have yet to be completely removed from the stream\, but numbers have continued to decline\, and complete removal may be feasible given the presence of a trout passage barrier on the lower end of the stream. \n \n  \n  \n  \nMore About Kirk Olson: Kirk earned his BS from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and his Masters from University Minnesota Duluth\, where his thesis focused on the ecology of threatened trout species in Mongolia. He has been working in his current position in the Driftless Area for five years. When not working\, Kirk can be found trout fishing\, birding\, hunting\, and spending time with his family. Kirk is shown here with a colleague surveying some very impressive brook trout on the project site. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nA Brat cookout will take place in the outdoor shelter attached to the Central Park West meeting location starting around 6:00pm.  The meeting will begin at 7:00pm. \nThis will be a hybrid meeting: \n\n You can attend the brat cookout and chapter meeting in person at our normal Oak Brook Park District\, Central Park West Building     Location (see map below)\, or:\nYou can attend the meeting presentation remotely starting at 7:00pm via Zoom using the following Zoom access info:\n\nTopic: OBTU May Chapter Meeting\nTime: May 18\, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nIf you choose to attend remotely\, Join Zoom Video Meeting via the following link:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/7822219156\n\nOR:\nJoin via Phone:\nPhone #:  312 626 6799    Meeting ID: 782 221 9156\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/chapter-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220212T221318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T221318Z
UID:5080-1663403400-1663432200@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing Class Session #5
DESCRIPTION:Oak Brook Trout Unlimited is now in our 17th year of offering introductory one-day youth fly fishing classes. \nThe program is open to boys and girls 11 years and older. We provide an easy-to-understand overview to the sport of fly fishing. All fly-fishing equipment and fly-tying materials are provided by Oak Brook Chapter Trout Unlimited. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLink to the event flyer for more details:    2022 Youth Fly Fishing Flyer 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-class-session-5/
LOCATION:Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center\, 12545 West 111th Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220212T221355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220212T221355Z
UID:5141-1659774600-1659803400@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing Class Session #4
DESCRIPTION:Oak Brook Trout Unlimited is now in our 17th year of offering introductory one-day youth fly fishing classes. \nThe program is open to boys and girls 11 years and older. We provide an easy-to-understand overview to the sport of fly fishing. All fly-fishing equipment and fly-tying materials are provided by Oak Brook Chapter Trout Unlimited. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLink to the event flyer for more details:    2022 Youth Fly Fishing Flyer 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-class-session-4/
LOCATION:Camp Sagawau Forest Preserve Learning Center\, 12545 West 111th Street\, Lemont\, IL\, 60439\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220717T134309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220717T134309Z
UID:5313-1658948400-1658955600@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Trout on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Meet for food & drink on Wednesday evening\, July 27\, 2022\, from about 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Driftwood Grille   “Trout on Tap” Provides an informal\, small group atmosphere to catch up with your OBTU colleagues.   Also a good opportunity for newer members to get better acquainted\, and in-the-loop with what’s going on at OBTU. \nAll attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders. \n\n \n  \n  \nVenue:   Driftwood Grille \nAddress: 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A Oakbrook Terrace\, IL \nDriftwood Phone: (815) 374-3893 \nLink to web site including map & menu:  Driftwood Grille \n  \nFor future Trout on Tap sessions\, we plan to rotate locations around the area to even out everyone’s travel. We are planning locations with easy access to freeways. \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/trout-on-tap-2/
LOCATION:Driftwood Grille\, 17W648 22nd Street\, Suite A\, Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\, 60181\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220730
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220311T231809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T232411Z
UID:5200-1658620800-1659139199@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Council of TU Youth Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Council of TU Youth Camp provides an outstanding opportunity for youth to learn fly fishing for wild trout on the pristine Michigan stream where Trout Unlimited was founded\, while also learning about conservation of our coldwater environment.  Food\, lodging\, transportation and equipment are provided.  Girls and boys aged 13 to 18 are eligible to apply. \nThe following link provides access to a Youth Camp flyer\, a camp application\, and a slide show providing a comprehensive camp overview:  https://obtu.org/youth-outreach/youth-camp/ \nWe also invite adult TU members with an interest in serving as a Youth Camp Mentor to contact Dan LaFave\, Illinois Council Youth Camp Director\, for more information:  dlafave@sbcglobal.net \n \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/illinois-council-of-tu-youth-conservation-and-fly-fishing-camp/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220717
DTSTAMP:20260517T164711
CREATED:20220311T222951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T224028Z
UID:5194-1657929600-1658015999@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Southeast Wisconsin Work Day at Karcher Creek
DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to contribute to hands on cold water stream improvement work close to home.    The Southeast Wisconsin TU Chapter (SEWTU) has invited OBTU to assist with 3 workdays this year: \nThe 2nd of the 3 workdays is June 16 at Karcher Creek in extreme southwest Walworth County Wisconsin. \n(The upcoming 3rd SE Wisconsin workday will be:  October 22- Tichigan Creek – Western Racine County Wisconsin) \nPlease contact Dale MacDonald\, OBTU Board Member\, for more info & to register your interest in attending:   softhackle@gmail.com \nIf needed you can also contact SEWTU Habitat Committee Co-Chairs: \nKen Rizzo:  riz2337@yahoo.com          Rick Larkin:  ricklarkin76@gmail.com \nStay tuned for added details as the date approaches including directions\, work schedule (probably 1/2 day) & other.   (We were treated to an excellent brat cookout for lunch last year!) \nLast year’s joint SEWTU and OBTU Karcher Creek 2021 Team Picture Below: \n \n \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/southeast-wisconsin-work-day-at-bluff-creek-2/
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