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SUMMARY:Trout on Tap and Fly Tying
DESCRIPTION:Trout on Tap:   Meet for food & drink on Wednesday evening\, June 16\, 2021\, from about 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Granite City Food & Brewery in Naperville.  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\nFly Tying:  Bring your fly-tying equipment and materials to tie some flies and share tips and patterns with other members. If you have not tied flies before but would like to give it a try there will be equipment you can use and other members to provide instruction. If you do not have equipment but plan to attend\, please contact Ken Kreuger so he will know how much equipment will be needed.\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/trout-on-tap-and-fly-tying/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T130000
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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  \n\nYouth Fly Fishing program.   We discuss the skills – knot tying\, fly tying\, casting\, tackle assembly – that we must pass on to the students in these classes.\n\nThis year we will be more hands-on to ensure that all mentors know the items to be taught.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/train-the-trainers/
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:20220216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20220114T232650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T003651Z
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SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This will be a hybrid meeting.   Join us in person at our usual Central Park West location or log on via Zoom.   See details below. \n \n  \nJeff Hastings\, Project Manager for the Driftless Area Restoration Effort\, TUDARE will be retiring the end of April 2022.  He has had a long career working in the Driftless Area (40+ years).  Prior to working for Trout Unlimited he worked for conservation departments\, over 20 years just in Vernon County.  Vernon County is where he started putting together large stream restoration projects\, writing grants and developing partnerships.  When the opportunity came along to work full-time for Trout Unlimited accelerating stream restoration in the Driftless he jumped at the opportunity.  Now\, after sixteen years the TUDARE partnership has improved over 200 miles and secured over $50M for restoration.  Jeff will be highlighting his career Wednesday night\, Feb. 16th on how stream rehabilitation project designs have changed and the success TUDARE has accomplished with its partners. \nLink to Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81372876379\n\nOR:  Dial in by phone:  312 626 6799     Meeting ID: 813 7287 6379\n\nNote:   OBTU announcements will be made about 7:20pm\n            The keynote speaker will begin about 7:30pm
URL:https://obtu.org/event/february-chapter-meeting/
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:20220209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20220114T231332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T231436Z
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SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Zoom Meeting – Invites to be sent
URL:https://obtu.org/event/board-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20220114T213339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T232556Z
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SUMMARY:OBTU January Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Meeting via Zoom \nTime: Wednesday\, Jan 19\, 2022 at 07:00 PM Central Time\nJoin Zoom Video Conference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87968642115\nOR\nPhone #: 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 879 6864 2115\n\nNote:\nThis Jan 19 meeting was originally announced as a hybrid format with options to attend via Zoom or In-Person. Due to the unexpected and extreme Covid surge\, the OBTU Board unanimously decided to cancel the option to attend “In-Person”. We hope to return to a “Hybrid” or “In-Person” meeting format in February.\n\n\nNotice of 2022 Annual Meeting (required by OBTU by-laws):\n\nElection of Directors: The Annual Meeting of the general membership of the Oak Brook Chapter of Trout Unlimited shall be called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, January 19\, 2022 at 7:00pm. (See location and Zoom details below.)\nThe meeting shall be called to elect two Directors to serve full terms of three (3) years.\nThe Leadership Development and Nominating Committee has nominated the following members to serve a full term of three (3) years as Directors:\nNominee: Dale MacDonald\nNominee: John Snyder\nFurther nominations may be made by members from the floor as so provided in the Bylaws.\nEach member in good standing who is present shall be entitled to cast two (2) votes for the member’s two choices of full-term Directors. The two nominees for Directorships receiving the most votes shall be elected.\n\nElection of Officers: The Leadership Development and Nominating Committee has nominated the following members to serve a term of one year in the offices as indicated:\nPresident – Willie Beshire\nVice President – Dave Carlson\nSecretary—Carol Hennessy\nTreasurer—Jack Potts\nThis slate of officers has served several terms in their current positions and have volunteered to continue to serve subject to their re-election by the OBTU Board.\nFurther officer nominations may be made from the floor by the Board of Directors as so provided in the Bylaws. Chapter Officers will then be elected by the OBTU Board of Directors following the general membership meeting.\n\nSpeaker:   Dustan Harley\, Ripple Guide Service \n \nhttp://www.rippleguides.com/ \nTopic: “Pro It Up Fly Fishing”\nAfter over 20 years of guiding fly fishermen\, I have learned a thing or two about taking your skills to the next level. This program details all of the little tricks and tips to “pro up” your fly fishing game. \nDustan Harley was born less than a mile from the Saint Joseph River and can’t remember a time when he wasn’t on the river fishing. He grew up fishing on the rivers of Indiana and Michigan and is lucky enough today to spend most days on those same rivers. He founded Ripple Guide Service in 1999 to give fishermen an unforgettable experience.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-january-chapter-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210220T221525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T012648Z
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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 John Snyder\, event organizer\, for more info.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Arrowhead Golf Club\, 26W151 Butterfield Rd\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60564
ORGANIZER;CN="John Snyder":MAILTO:frazier-tech@attglobal.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210906T213825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T231410Z
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SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our November Meeting speakers will be Captain Kurt Nelson & Mike Allen\, joint owners & head guides of the Midwest Waters Angling Company.  Midwest Waters Angling specializes in fly fishing for warm water species in Northern Illinois including smallmouth\, northern & carp.    They are very popular with our members in search of high quality fly fishing close to home.  Their expertise combined with their Stealthcraft Hooligan XL rafts enables them to put you on high quality waters inaccessible to most of us. \nLink to Midwest Waters Web Site \nStay tuned for location details.   We prefer to meet in person at our normal Oak Brook Park District location   However\, we will continue to monitor the Covid 19 situation and consider possible use of Zoom for a virtual meeting. \n  \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210214T203022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T214418Z
UID:4148-1634979600-1634994000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:DuPage River Cleanup--Naperville\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Come out for the Oak Brook TU 2021 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 (dmcarlson@hotmail.com). \n\n\n\nNaperville’s Pioneer Park will be the meeting location for the October 23\, 2021 DuPage River Cleanup
URL:https://obtu.org/event/dupage-river-clean-up-naperville-illinois/
LOCATION:Pioneer Park\, 1212 S Washington Street\, Naperville\, Illinois\, 60540
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211002T113856Z
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SUMMARY:October Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Oct 20\, 2021 7:00pm Central \nLocation: Via Zoom \nSpeakers: TU staffers Jamie Vaughan\, Chad Kotke and Jake Lemon \nTopic: What are 9 Full-Time TU Great Lakes Staffers doing in Michigan & Wisconsin? \nIn recent years TU has greatly increased staffing in the Great Lakes\, with 9 full-time staff and teams of seasonal employees working on restoration\, education and science initiatives in the region. In this presentation TU staffers Jamie Vaughan\, Chad Kotke and Jake Lemon will provide an overview of current TU staff initiatives in Great Lakes watersheds in Michigan and Wisconsin.  This is an opportunity to hear the “inside story” regarding TU Conservation Initiatives in areas where we fish and where OBTU grants most of its convervation dollars. \n                       TU Great Lakes Staffers Hard at Work \nZoom Meeting Invitation Details: \n\nTopic: OBTU October\, 2021 Chapter Meeting\nTime: October 20\, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83597461941?pwd=VVVGbkQ3Y1NZUG90RkFySFQ3eVVwQT09\n\n\nOR:\n\n\nConnect via phone:\n\n312 626 6799    Meeting ID: 835 9746 1941    Passcode: 047988 \nNote:  Due to the increased risk associated with the recent Covid-19 surge as well as the awkwardness of complying with the current in door mandatory mask requirements in Illinois as well as our meeting space at the Oak Brook Park District\, the OBTU Board prudently decided to hold this meeting via Zoom.  In addition\, TU National has advised chapters to avoid unecessary in door\, in-person events.   We strongly prefer and hope to resume in-person meetings in the near future.    We know that our members have varied opinions on how to proceed.      We request everyone’s understanding and patience as we deal with this difficult issue.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/may-chapter-meeting-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211018
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210411T211641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210530T181614Z
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SUMMARY:OBTU Iowa Driftless Area Chapter Fishing Outing
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Iowa fishing outing will be based in the Decorah which is part of the “Driftless Area”. \nSimilar to last year\, we are planning a loosely coordinated trip: \n-Participants will arrange their own travel plans\, schedules\, and lodging.   The Decorah area offers a variety of motels\, lodges\, and camping options.  For those interested\, we will make a best effort to coordinate ride sharing\, convenient lodging\, etc. \n-We will make plans to meet for group breakfasts and dinners for those interested. Of course\, you are free to make your own meal plans.  Meal cost will be “on your own”.    We recommend that participants plan for their own sack lunches on the trout streams which are usually remotely located. \n-We will make efforts to faciliate fishing plans for the group.    For those interested\, we will pair you up with others.  If you are new to fly fishing for wild trout\, or new to the area\, we will point you in the right direction.   if desired\, we will pair you up with a fellow TU member who can offer some coaching/guiding.   Professional guides can be arranged at your own expense.   There is an abundance of good water.  We will make a best effort to put everyone on some good fishing.  Of course\, if you prefer solidtude\, you are free to go off and be one with nature on your own.   We’ll do our best to help everyone have an enjoyable trip. \nLink to Iowa (and Wisconsin) trip details: \nClick on the following links for additional Iowa trip details:–Trip Itinerary -Trip Cost Summary-Suggested “What to Bring” Checklist-Suggested flies for fall Driftless Area Fishing\nContact Willie Beshire for more information and to register your interest in attending. \nwbeshire@aol.com     (630) 200-2532 \n  \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-iowa-driftless-area-chapter-fishing-outing/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211010
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210603T182746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T182800Z
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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 9 in the morning. \nJoin the Saturday 9 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/
LOCATION:Coldwater River Watershed
ORGANIZER;CN="Marvin Strauch":MAILTO:mjstrauchjr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210811T220321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210906T165542Z
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SUMMARY:OBTU "Grand Reopening" Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We plan to hold a “Grand Reopening” Chapter meeting at our traditional pre-Covid meeting location at the Central Park West Building within the Oak Brook Park District Campus. \nAn outdoor brat cookout with all the trimmings with food planned to be ready by around 6:00pm.   The outdoor chapter meeting will begin at the usual 7:00pm time. \nSpeaker:   Matt Jennings\, Gary Borger Chapter \nTopic:    Overlooked Big Fish Near Home: Fishing the Southern Wisconsin Tributaries  \nMatt’s talk will take us on a virtual trip about an hour North of Chicago to chase some enormous Potadromous Salmonids. There are amazing opportunities to chase stunning Steelhead\, beastly Brown Trout\, and robust reel spinning Salmon fresh out of Lake Michigan within an easy day trip. These fisheries compete favorably with many more famous and distant destinations. The beautiful fish in these nearby waters can be had with much less effort\, time\, planning\, or money. Fishing nearby also means its easier to reap the rewards by going when the conditions are perfect for catching trophy fish. We’ll be drilling down on the newest techniques and changing conditions. Topics about timing the fish runs\, locations for fishing\, rigging for success\, and even crowd avoidance\, will be covered. This should be a timely talk as we all prepare for an outstanding Fall Season!\n\n\n\n\nMore About Matt Jennings:\nMatt Jennings is an angler of over 35 years with a fly. Fishing the tributaries to the Great Lakes has been his passion for all of the 17 years since he was transplanted to the North-shore of Illinois from his home state of Texas. As an innovative fly tyer he is responsible for several regional fly patterns. Matt has stepped up and served many roles in local fly fishing organizations including President of the Gary Borger Chapter of TU. As a conservationist he has been a persistent advocate for a healthier management of the Great Lakes and surrounding waters.  As a fly fishing writer and photographer his work has been included in several sources including Dun Magazine\, and A Tight Loop Magazine.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-2/
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:20210911T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210911T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210705T220014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210705T220014Z
UID:4793-1631349000-1631377800@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing Training Day
DESCRIPTION:Link to the event flyer for details:    2021 Youth Fly Fishing Flyer 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-training-day-2/
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;VALUE=DATE:20210910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210215T171316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210530T160103Z
UID:4162-1631232000-1631491199@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Wisconsin Driftless Fishing Outing
DESCRIPTION:This is the 3rd annual OBTU chapter fall fishing outing to the Wisconsin Driftless Area.  Lodging reservations for up to 12 people have been made at Nature Nooks Retreat in the heart of the Driftless Area near Viroqua.   Nature Nooks retreat offers fully equiped cabins a short walk from blue ribbon trout fishing on the West Fork of the Kickapoo River.   Overflow lodging options include camping at the West Fork Sports Club a short drive away\, or motel rooms in Viroqua or Westby.  An abundance of excellent trout streams is nearby.   The trip is friendly to new members; those new to the area or new to fly fishing for wild trout; as well as experienced old timers who may want to explore on their own.   If you want a little guidance\, we will do our best to show you a good time\, put you on some trout\, and help you match the hatch. \nThe trip is organized to keep participant costs at a minimum.    Friday & Saturday lodging at Nature Nooks\, on-site group dinners  Friday and Saturday\, and breakfasts on Saturday & Sunday are provided at a very modest cost (In past 2 years\, costs of 2 nights lodging at Nature Nooks plus 2 dinners & 2 breakfasts have been less than $150.)   All other individual costs are “on your own” including car travel\, road food\, stream-side lunches\, fishing licenses\, fishing equipment & supplies\, and other personal expenses. \nAll other individual costs are “on your own” including car travel\, road food\, stream-side lunches\, fishing licenses\, fishing equipment & supplies\, and other personal expenses. \nLinks to Wisconsin trip details: \n-Trip Itinerary\n-Trip Cost Summary\n-Suggested “What to Bring” Checklist\n-Suggested flies for fall Driftless Area Fishing\nReservations will be made on a first come\, first served basis. \nFor more information or to reserve your spot\, contact Willie Beshire:     wbeshire@aol.com;  (630) 200-2532 \n\n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-wisconsin-driftless-fishing-outing/
LOCATION:Nature Nooks Retreat\, S4878 County Road S\, Viroqua\, WI\, 54665\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210830
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210711T204451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T205502Z
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SUMMARY:Kishwaukee Bass Fishing Outing
DESCRIPTION:Ken Krueger is leading a group bass fishing outing on the Kishwaukee River. \nKen has confirmed a group camp site for the evenings of Fri Aug 27 & Sat August 28th.  Individual sites are also available if we exceed the campground limit of 10 tents in the group site.  The rate is $40 per tent per night.   Ken is also offering some meals at camp.\n\nThe Kishwaukee has many access points including the camp ground and the group site making this a great river to wade or float for the kayakers.\n\nWe will be staying at the same camp ground as last year (Blackhawk Camp ground in Rockford IL\, 6540 Valley Trail Rd\, Rockford\, IL 61109)  The camp ground has changed their rules and now requires everyone to call in advance to make a reservation vs filling out the forms in person at arrival.\nLink to Blackhawk Campground:   http://www.blackhawkvalleycampground.com/\n\nPlease let Ken know promptly if you plan to attend.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/kishwaukee-bass-fishing-outing/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210528T214155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T221115Z
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SUMMARY:Trout on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Trout on Tap:   Meet for food & drink on Wednesday evening\, August 18 \, 2021\, from about 7:00 to 9:00 pm at a location to be determined.  “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.    All attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders. \nPlease rsvp to Ken Krueger if you plan to attend.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/trout-on-tap-3/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210807T163000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210705T213102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T151943Z
UID:4785-1628325000-1628353800@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing Training Day
DESCRIPTION:Link to the event flyer for details:    2021 Youth Fly Fishing Flyer 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-training-day/
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:20210724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210724T093000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210711T215021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T215853Z
UID:4811-1627113600-1627119000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast Club:   Meet for breakfast on Saturday morning\, July 24\, 2021\, 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/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210711T220157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T220157Z
UID:4816-1626894000-1626901200@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Trout on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Trout on Tap:   Meet for food & drink on Wednesday evening\, July 21\, 2021\, from about 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Venuti’s Italian Restaurant\, (2251 W LAKE ST. ADDISON\, IL 60101)    Link to Venuti’s:  https://www.venutis.com/restaurant/   “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.    All attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders. \nPlease rsvp to Ken Krueger if you plan to attend.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/trout-on-tap-4/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210625T190151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T195720Z
UID:4751-1625907600-1625918400@obtu.org
SUMMARY:KARCHER CREEK WORKDAY - Burlington\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The KARCHER CREEK WORKDAY is scheduled for Saturday\, July 10th from 9 a.m. until noon.  Afterward\, there will be a traditional brat fry! \n \n\nHere is a great opportunity for all you folks looking for a chance to get your hands dirty. The Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of TU has invited members of OBTU to join them for a habitat workday at Karcher Springs State Natural Area. The area is south of Burlington and north of New Munster\, WI on the Racine/Kenosha County line. It is one of their closest project sites to the Wisconsin/Illinois border. \nWe plan on getting a group of volunteers to go up together and will coordinate rides and carpooling. If you have any questions\, feel free to call Dale MacDonald 708-212-2658 or Dave Carlson 312-953-6759. \n\nSpread the word.  Let’s make sure Oakbrook is well represented!
URL:https://obtu.org/event/karcher-creek-workday-burlington-wi/
LOCATION:Karcher Springs State Natural Area\, Karcher Springs\, Wisconsin\, 53105
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T213000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210527T224913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T231947Z
UID:4616-1624089600-1624138200@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast Club:   Meet for breakfast on Saturday morning\, June 19\, 2021\, from about 8:00 to 9:30 am at Honey-Jam Cafe in Naperville (formerly a Butterfield’s Cafe).  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.   As a Covid precaution\, heated\, tented outdoor seating is available.    All attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders.\n\nVenue:   Honey-Jam Cafe\, Naperville\nAddress:  1504 North Naper Boulevard\, Naperville\, Illinois 60563    (In the same strip mall as DuPage Fly Shop)\nHoney-Jam Phone:  630.955.0950\nLink to web site including map & menu: Honey-Jam Cafe\, Naperville\n\nFor future Breakfast Club sessions\, we plan to rotate locations around the area to even out everyone’s travel.     We are planning locations with easy access to freeways.  HoneyJam Cafe is easily accessed from the I-88 Naperville Road exit.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/breakfast-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210527T223133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T214611Z
UID:4612-1623870000-1623877200@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Trout on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Trout on Tap:   Meet for food & drink on Wednesday evening\, June 16\, 2021\, from about 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Granite City Food & Brewery in Naperville.  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.   As a Covid precaution\, outdoor seating will be available.    All attendees are expected to pay for their own individual food & drink orders.\n\nVenue:   Granite Food and Brewery\, Naperville\nAddress:  1828 Abriter Court\, Naperville\, Illinois 60563    (near Naperville Road exit of I-88)\nGranite City Phone:  630.544.3700\nLink to web site including map & menu:  Granite City Food and Brewery\, Naperville\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.  Granite City Brewery is close to the DuPage Fly Shop in case you want to top up your fly fishing supplies on the way!
URL:https://obtu.org/event/trout-on-tap/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210516
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210515T184910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T182156Z
UID:4138-1621036800-1621123199@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\, May 15 in the morning. \nJoin the Saturday 9 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-watershed-fishing-weekend-grand-rapids-michigan-2/
LOCATION:Coldwater River Watershed
ORGANIZER;CN="Marvin Strauch":MAILTO:mjstrauchjr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210603T183454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T214917Z
UID:4738-1619859600-1619874000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:DuPage River Cleanup--Naperville\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Come out for the Oak Brook TU 2021 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. \n\n\n\nNaperville’s Pioneer Park will be the meeting location for the May 1\, 2021 DuPage River Cleanup
URL:https://obtu.org/event/dupage-river-cleanup-naperville-illinois/
LOCATION:Pioneer Park\, 1212 S Washington Street\, Naperville\, Illinois\, 60540
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210218T154721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T220112Z
UID:4252-1619031600-1619037000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:April Zoom Chapter Meeting:  Panel Discussion on Dowagiac River Rehabilitation & Pucker Street Dam Removal
DESCRIPTION:Join an expert panel discussion on Dowagiac River Rehabilitation & Pucker Street Dam Removal in Niles\, Michigan. \nPanelists include: \nMarcy Hamilton\,  Deputy Executive Director\, SW Michigan Planning Commission:   Dowagiac Restoration Overview \nJay Anglin\, Anglin Outdoors\, Fishing Guide’s Local Perspective On Pucker St. Dam Removal\, Click for Anglin Outdoors Web Site \nJake Lemmon\, TU\, Eastern Angler Science Coordinator:  Stream Monitoring Technology \n  \nZoom Meeting Invitation Details: \n\nTopic: OBTU April\, 2021 Chapter Meeting\nTime: Apr 21\, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87309102189\n\n\nOR:\n\n\nDial by your location\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n\nMeeting ID: 873 0910 2189
URL:https://obtu.org/event/april-zoom-chapter-meeting-panel-discussion-on-dowagiac-river-rehabilitation-pucker-street-dam-removal-ray-manistee-guide/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210219T015856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T020404Z
UID:4284-1616230800-1616234400@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing - Class 3 Segment 2
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210219T015725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T020104Z
UID:4282-1616094000-1616097600@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing - Class 3 Segment 1
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-class-3-segment-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210218T152901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T014336Z
UID:4251-1616007600-1616013000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:March Zoom Chapter Meeting With Christopher Adams\, PhD\, Michigan U.P.Coaster Brook Trout Study
DESCRIPTION:Join Christopher Adams\, PhD\, Michigan Tech Instructor\, for a presentation of his Coaster Brook Trout Study.     Chris has been surveying undocumented populations of coaster brook trout to better understand existing populations.  His work provides a basis for longer term initiatives to protect and rehabilitate coasters in the Michigan Upper Peninsula region. \nZoom Meeting Invitation Details: \n\nTopic: OBTU Feb\, 2021 Chapter Meeting\nTime: Mar 17\, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86392921717\n\n\nOR\n\n\nDial by your location:\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\nMeeting ID: 863 9292 1717\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbfTqebWVt
URL:https://obtu.org/event/march-zoom-chapter-meeting-with-christopher-adams-phd-michigan-u-p-coaster-brook-trout-study/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Willie Beshire":MAILTO:wbeshire@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210306T100000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210218T021500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T021500Z
UID:4246-1615021200-1615024800@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing - Class 2 Segment 2
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-class-2-segment-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260518T081138
CREATED:20210218T020800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T021008Z
UID:4241-1614884400-1614888000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing - Class 2 Segment 1
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-class-2-segment-1/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Lesiak":MAILTO:mdlesiak100@gmail.com
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