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SUMMARY:Youth Fly Fishing Class Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Oak Brook Trout Unlimited is now in our 20th 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:    2023 Youth Fly Fishing Flyer 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/youth-fly-fishing-class-session-1-3/
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:20240504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
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SUMMARY:Stream Girls Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Oak Brook Trout Unlimited (OBTU) will return with the STREAM Girls program. The program is open to girls 11 to 14 years old. All equipment is provided by Oak Brook Chapter Trout Unlimited. \nSTREAM Girls employs STEM-education (science\, technology. Engineering\, math) plus recreation and arts to explore a local stream.\nEvery person is a citizen of her watershed\, and OBTU has partnered with Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois to show what that means to us. By visiting a local stream and having the opportunity to observe it as scientists\, anglers\, and artists\, girls will get the complete picture of what their local stream could mean to them. \nOver the course of multiple sessions\, OBTU volunteers will lead the Girl Scouts in observing a stream\, sampling macroinvertebrates\, fly tying\, and fly casting. The program also gives the girls time to explore the natural area and record their thoughts and observations in their handbooks. \nProgram size limited to 12 Girl Scouts\, SO REGISTER EARLY!! \nPROGRAM SEGMENTS\nWatersheds and STREAM walk\nFly Tying\nFly Casting\nSTREAM stations and bracelets\nGo with the Flow!\nReflection throughout\nMacroinvertebrate survey\nDiscussion throughout \nLink to the event flyer for more details:    2024 Stream Girls Flyer  \nClick here to view a promotional video  vimeo.com/296060481 \n  \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/stream-girls-session-1-2/
LOCATION:Kankakee River State Park\, 5314 W. Rt. 102\, Bourbonnais\, IL\, 60914\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Alexa Cottrell":MAILTO:alexa.d.cottrell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20240104T183724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T191438Z
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SUMMARY:DuPage River Cleanup--Naperville\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Come out for the Oak Brook TU 2024 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-7/
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:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
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SUMMARY:Southeast Wisconsin work day at Bluff Creek
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Wisconsin TU Chapter (SEWTU) and the Oakbrook IL TU Chapter will combine forces for a workday April 20th on Bluff Creek in northwest Walworth County Wisconsin. \nWe will be planting trees at strategic locations along the banks of the creek. While full details of the session are not yet available\, some general expectations based on past work days are provided below. However\, please stay tuned for final confirmation of the detail plans. Check the OBTU Calendar for updates: https://obtu.org/obtu-events/ \nEXPECTED LOCATION:  The Creek is located just southeast of the city of Whitewater. In the past\, we have met where Bluff Creek crosses county Highway P. There is a small roadside parking area just to the north of the bridge.   Link to Map for Work Location \nEXPECTED WORK SCHEDULE INCLUDING LUNCH: We typically work from about 9am-Noon with a Brat Fry following. We recommend that you bring a folding chair for the Brat Fry social. \nRSVP Ken Rizzo at riz2337@yahoo.com to help estimate the food.  Please contact Ken if you would like more info.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/southeast-wisconsin-work-day-at-bluff-creek-6/
LOCATION:Bluff Creek\, R828+657\, Whitewater\, WI\, 53190
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:kevengraham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20240225T185041Z
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SUMMARY:OBTU Spring Fishing Outing in NE Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Join Oak Brook Trout Unlimited members for a weekend of fishing\, fun\, and food based in Decorah\, northeast Iowa! \nThis is a great trip for fly fishers of all experience levels. If you are new to the sport or unfamiliar with the Iowa Driftless\, we can pair you up with an OBTU member who can offer some coaching/guiding. There are many excellent places to fish in the area including North Bear & South Bear Creeks\, Waterloo Creek\, Trout Run & others. \nParticipants will arrange their own travel plans\, schedules\, and lodging. For those interested\, efforts will be made to arrange ride sharing. \nWhile travel and lodging for this trip are arranged “on your own”\, we plan to meet on Friday & Saturday evenings for group dinners which are typically held at the following Decorah\, Iowa locations: \nFriday evening:                                                                                                                                                                                                          Toppling Goliaths\, 1600 Prosperity Road Decorah\, IA                                                                                                                                                      Link:  https://www.tgbrews.com/ \nSaturday evening:                                                                                                                                                                                                             Twin Springs Supper Club\, 2149 Twin Springs Rd\, Decorah\, IA 52101                                                                                                                             Link: https://www.twinspringssupperclub.com/ \nPlease contact Dave Carlson at dmcarlson@hotmail.com or 312-953-6759 for more information. Let Dave know via email if you would like to be included in the reservation for one or both of the group dinners.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-spring-fishing-outing-in-ne-iowa/
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Carlson":MAILTO:dmcarlson@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240417T210000
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SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting April 17\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Power of Partnerships \nSummary: Bringing together partners from across the Midwest allows the Iowa DNR to expand coldwater conservation beyond what any one group could accomplish alone.  From expanding and protecting angler access\, to improving instream habitat\, and understanding where coldwater habitat exists on the landscape\, partnerships make it possible. I’ll cover advances in coldwater conservation that have occurred in Iowa over the past 5 years. This will include an update on North Bear Creek\, OBTU’s 50th anniversary commemorative project. \n \nSpeaker Mike Siepker: \nMike joined the Iowa DNR’s Fisheries Management team in 2014 as the Natural Resources Biologist for the Decorah District in Northeast Iowa where he managed coldwater and warmwater streams and lakes\, investigated fish kills\, and worked with private landowners to manage private land for public fishing in an eight-county area. Recently\, Mike was promoted to Trout Program Supervisor and now coordinates the activities of 3 coldwater hatcheries and 2 management teams as they deliver coldwater conservation and recreation across Northeast Iowa. Prior to his work in Iowa\, Mike spent 10 years in Missouri serving as the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Sportfish Population Ecologist.  During that time\, Mike led statewide research efforts to improve the management of Missouri’s bass\, trout\, catfish\, and walleye fisheries.  Mike holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Ecology from Iowa State University and a Masters in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. \nDave Carlson presents OBTU’s 50th Anniversary Commemorative Grant to Mike Siepker\, Iowa DNR\, at OBTU’s 50th celebration at the Oak Brook Park District on Aug 12\, 2023. This grant is supporting stream restoration work on the North Branch of Bear Creek in the Decorah Area (One of Iowa’s very best trout streams). \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. \nLink to Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86732096559?pwd=o2hSh4zVi0CcFd4PZqv2kOJXnD7iet.1 \nMeeting ID: 867 3209 6559      Passcode: 992668 \nOR Connect by Phone: \nPhone #:   (312) 626-6799     Meeting ID: 867 3209 6559    Passcode: 992668
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-april-17-2024/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240320T210000
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SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting March 20\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  PJ Smith is an Orvis Endorsed Driftless Area Fly Fishing Guide. PJ has been fly fishing for over 25 years. PJ started guiding part time and in 2018 and left his job of 26 years to guide full-time. He has spent many hours and put thousands of miles on his truck exploring the streams & rivers of Wisconsin in order to learn the waters and provide you with an exceptional experience. Come for some of the Midwest’s best trout fishing on the Driftless spring creeks. Take a guided walk & wade trip and see this unique area for yourself. If you’d prefer to throw big flies for large toothy critters\, come take a float trip on one of the region’s many rivers for smallmouth bass\, northern pike or musky. PJ runs a comfortable and spacious 15′ Stealthcraft Aftermath driftboat\, sure to make your day on the water a great experience. Are you in need of a casting lesson or have\na small group that wants to learn to fly fish? PJ’s wife\, Donna\, is a Certified Casting Instructor. They offer casting lessons and fly fishing schools for anglers of all skill levels. Please visit his website at www.pjguideservice.com. \nTopic:  “Upping your game in fly fishing” How to build your skills and knowledge to get to that next level. Tips that will help you start to maximize your time on the water\, whether you fish trout\, smallies and even musky. It will go into the physical and mental part  of getting better at fly fishing \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. \nLink to Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85870315801?pwd=ALeh06vdtDd6PdI0vp1TtRKO4anJM4.1 \nMeeting ID: 858 7031 5801     Passcode: 346189 \nOR Connect by Phone: \nPhone #:   (312) 626-6799     Meeting ID: 858 7031 5801      Passcode: 346189
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-march-20-2024/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20240119T204805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T205116Z
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SUMMARY:Free Fly Tying Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to learn about the fine art of tying flies? The Sierra Club HOI Group is partnering with the Oakbrook Chapter of Trout Unlimited to offer a free workshop on fly tying. Learn how to craft convincing (to the fish\, anyway) lures for trout\, bass\, and panfish. \nSessions will last two hours\, during which participants will work closely with a trained instructor (two students to each instructor) and learn to tie two or three different fly patterns. \nWhen:  Sunday\, March 17th\, 20204.\nTwo sessions available: 1-3 pm and 3-5 pm\nWhere:  Forest Park Nature Center\nCost:  Free\, all materials provided\nSign up:  Pre-registration is required. Limited to 12 people per session. \nFor more information contact Robert Rowe at 309-370-2575 or you may register HERE
URL:https://obtu.org/event/free-fly-tying-workshop/
LOCATION:Forest Park Nature Center\, 5809N Forest Park Dr.\, Peoria Heights\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Rowe":MAILTO:rowe @bradley.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240302T133000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20240123T224004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T231851Z
UID:6462-1709371800-1709386200@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Youth Fly Fishing "Train the Trainers" Event at Camp Sagawau
DESCRIPTION:Anyone planning to volunteer to help with the youth fly fishing classes this summer should try to attend.  All OBTU members who may want to get involved in chapter Youth Education Programs are welcome to attend.  We will provide orientation for new volunteers\, review and discuss programs with the existing volunteers\, and look for ways to improve our programs going forward. \nWe 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 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.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-youth-fly-fishing-train-the-trainers-event-at-camp-sagawau/
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:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20240131T035633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T035633Z
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SUMMARY:STREAMER FLY TYING CLASS w/ KODIE KOWITZ
DESCRIPTION:Kodie is a Michigan native and member of the Feenstra Guide service and Head Guide in Alaska with Katmai Trophy lodge \n \n  \nWe will try and tie as many of the following flies as time and skill levels will allow: \n\nFortune Cookie\nMuskegon Sculpzilla\nMichigan Midnight Minnow\nJim Swig\nStriptruder\n\nThis is not a beginner-learn to tie a fly class \nAttendees will need to have their own fly-tying vise\, threads\, fly tying tools. \nAll materials will be provided. \nLunch and soft drinks will be provided. \nIf desired BYOB. \nCost for the class: $75.00 \nClass Location to be determined. \nAny questions please contact \nKen Krueger  847-975-1425 \nkenkrueger62@yahoo.com
URL:https://obtu.org/event/streamer-fly-tying-class-w-kodie-kowitz/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20231006T191406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T205211Z
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SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting February 21\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mat Wagner and Geri\, his wife\, are owners of the Driftless Angler Fly Shop\, Viroqua\, Wisc. Mat is a 30 year veteran of the fly fishing industry. He is always willing to share his knowledge and love of the Driftless. Mat and Geri have been lucky enough to run trips to the Patagonia region in Argentina for 7 years now. \nDriftless Angler web site: https://www.driftlessangler.com/ \nTopic: Everything you have read about Patagonia is true\, and then some! The fly fishing is what the rocky mountains were back in the late 70s and early 80s. Uncrowded\, unspoiled and amazing! Join Mat on October 18th as he talks about fly fishing Patagonia and the logistics of planning a trip to South America. \n \nMat Wagner (on the left) \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. \nLink to Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82519054372?pwd=ybwp1OdqcTnmUZSU0XUQxUETbC1TVC.1 \nMeeting ID: 825 1905 4372      Passcode: 747615 \nOR Connect by Phone: \nPhone #:   (312) 626-6799     Meeting ID: 825 1905 4372     Passcode: 747615
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-february-21-2024/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20231104T081640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T081652Z
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SUMMARY:Tinley Park Fishing\, Travel & Outdoor Show
DESCRIPTION:OBTU will be hosting a booth at the Tinley Park Show again this year. \nSee the following link for 2024 Tinley Park Expo details: \nhttps://tinleyfishexpo.com/
URL:https://obtu.org/event/tinley-park-fishing-travel-outdoor-show/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20231104T081048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T081108Z
UID:6248-1706140800-1706486399@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Chicagoland Fishing\, Travel & Outdoor Expo at Schaumburg Convention Center
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Council of Trout Unlimited will be hosting a show booth.\nSee link to Expo web site for details: \nhttps://chicagoland.sportshows.com/
URL:https://obtu.org/event/chicagoland-fishing-travel-outdoor-expo-at-schaumburg-convention-center/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20230915T161829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T225511Z
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SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting January 17\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Jason Randall: \nTopic: ‘When All Else Fails; Tactics to Catch Trout on Slow Days’ \nDid you ever have one of those days when you just couldn’t seem to buy a trout? Any Trout? Well\, the truth is\, we all have days when we struggle. But the way to turn a slow day into a better day is to understand the ‘why’  and then you’ll be able to adjust so you can put a few more fish in the net. This presentation not only includes tips on new products\, rigging\, alternative presentations and techniques\, but also addresses the issues of leader shy and pressured fish. You’ll be able to add a few more fish to every day on the water. \n  \n \n  \nMore about Jason: \nJason credits much of his passion for fishing to his father. “Some of my earliest and happiest memories involve fishing\,” he recalls. “I remember many trips to Canada or Minnesota for pike and small mouth.” As a young man\, he learned fly fishing from other mentors. \nThe blessings we receive are meant to be passed on to others\, so to share his passion and knowledge\, in 2002\, Jason began a career as an outdoor writer with feature articles appearing regularly in American Angler\, as well as Fly Fisherman\, Fly Tyer\, Eastern Fly Fishing\, Northwest Fly Fishing and many other outdoor magazines.  His first book\, ‘Moving Water: A Fly Fisher’s Guide to Currents’ was released in 2012 by Stackpole/Headwater books.  It studies the effect of current on trout\, their prey species and our angling presentation. His second book ‘Feeding Time: A Fly Fisher’s Guide to What\, Where and When Trout Eat’\, was released in August of 2013.  It focuses on matching your fishing strategies to the trout’s feeding strategies\, especially when targeting large trout. In 2014\, the third book in the ‘Fly Fisher’s Guide’ trilogy was released- ‘Trout Sense; A Fly Fisher’s Guide to What Trout See\, Hear and Smell’\, which offers anglers an opportunity to know more about the quarry they seek. In April 2017\, Jason’s forth book was released from Stackpole/ Headwaters Books. Titled ‘Nymph Masters; Fly Fishing Secrets from Expert Anglers’\, this book explores the depths of nymph fishing and advanced nymph fishing techniques. \nIn 2017\, Jason joined Luminaries Bob Clouser\, Ed Jaworowski\, the late Lefty Kreh and many others on the TFO National Advisory Team and was the lead advisor for designing the TFO Drift rod and the family of TFO Stealth nymphing rods. Jason appears and presents at shows\, clubs and events throughout North America. \nAs originally announced on Dec 16\, the annual elections to take place are summarized below: \nNotice of 2024 OBTU Annual Meeting \nThe Annual Meeting of the general membership of the \nOak Brook Chapter of Trout Unlimited \nShall be called to order at \n7:00 PM on January 17\, 2024 at \nOak Brook Park District \nCentral Park West \n1500 Forest Gate Road \nOak Brook\, IL 60523 \n4 \nThe meeting shall be called to order for the purpose of Electing two Directors to \nserve full terms of Three (3) years. \nThe Leadership Development and Nominating Committee has nominated the \nfollowing members to serve a full term of 3 years as Directors: \nNominee: Keven Graham \nNominee: John Martyn \nFurther nominations may be made from the floor. Each member present shall be \nentitled to cast two (2) votes for the member’s choice of full-term Directors. The two \nnominees for full-term Directorships receiving the most votes shall be elected. \nThe Leadership Development and Nominating Committee has nominated the \nfollowing members to serve a term of one year in the offices as indicated. \nPresident – Dave Carlson \nVice President – Dan LaFave \nSecretary — Carol Hennessy \nTreasurer – Jack Potts \nFurther nominations may be made from the floor by the Board of Directors as so \nprovided in the Bylaws. \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. \nLink to Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89901697707?pwd=71JaHWqJEb9xIQIAOvhvCDEPS6qRCO.1 \nMeeting ID: 899 0169 7707      Passcode: 300261 \nOR Connect by Phone: \nPhone #:   (312) 626-6799     Meeting ID: 899 0169 7707     Passcode: 300261
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-january-17-2024/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231216T093000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20231114T212033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T212033Z
UID:6274-1702713600-1702719000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast Club:   Meet for breakfast on Saturday morning\, December 16\, 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-7/
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:20231206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20231103T233024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231119T024906Z
UID:6232-1701887400-1701898200@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:OBTU will be hosting our annual holiday at a new location this year\, Venuti’s Italian Restaurant & Banquet Hall \nThe 2023 event will include a full buffet dinner with a cash bar. (This is a change from the appetizers and drinks served in recent years.) \nCost is $60 per person If purchased before Nov. 25\, 2023. $70.00 per person if purchased after Nov. 25\, 2023. \nAdmission Tickets can be purchased online HERE \nTickets can be purchased at the door for $70 \nIf you prefer to pay for admission tickets by check:\nPlease promptly mail your payment of $60 per ticket to:\nOak Brook Chapter Trout Unlimited or “OBTU”\nP.O. Box 5046 Oak Brook\, IL 60522-5046 (Please notate “Party Tickets” on your check). \nAs in the past\, the event will include silent auctions\, and bucket raffles. \nThe 2023 Holiday Raffle includes 2 drawings which will take take place at the 2023 holiday party on Wednesday\, Dec 6: \nDrawing #1: Two tickets to be randomly selected from the “Fly Rod” pool of tickets. First ticket wins Orvis rod. Second ticket wins Lamson Reel.\n(Drawing #1 ticket price = $10 per ticket.) \n1st Place Prize: This year’s holiday raffle grand prize is an Orvis Helios 3 fly rod with the winner’s choice of rod model (D or F)\, weight\, & length (retail value is approximately $998). \n2nd Place Prize: Lamson Litespeed M Fly Reel with the winner’s choice of reel color & size (retail value is approximately $550 to $600). \nTickets for Drawing #1 can be purchased online HERE or at the door \nDrawing #2: One winning ticket to be randomly selected from the “50th anniversary fly box” pool of tickets:\n(Drawing #2 ticket price also = $10 per ticket.) \nDrawing #2 Prize:\nCommemorative OBTU 50th Anniversary Fly Box finely crafted from curly maple. OBTU’s 50th anniversary pin is mounted on the lid. A pewter trout serves as the thumb catch. The Inscription reads:\n“WANIGAS Curly Maple 2023”\nThe WANIGAS company was started by Art Neuman\, a founder and the first executive director of Trout Unlimited. (WANIGAS is SAGINAW spelled backwards.) WANIGAS\, a high end bamboo rod and fly fishing accessories company\, is now owned by Carl Hueter\, a Michigan Council of TU Chairman\, 2006-2008. Carl personally crafted & gifted this “one-of-a-kind” box to OBTU. \nTickets for Drawing #2 can be purchased online HERE or at the door \nRAFFLE RULES: OBTU is licensed to conduct this Raffle in Illinois and the Raffle is being conducted in accordance with Illinois statutes and Addison City ordinances. Before buying raffle tickets\, please review the rules: LINK TO ROD RAFFLE RULES\n\nALERT:\n1. OBTU is licensed to sell raffle tickets only in Illinois. If you are buying tickets online\, you must be an Illinois resident or your ticket(s) will be voided.\n2. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase tickets.\n3. By Purchasing a ticket\, you confirm your acceptance of the raffle rules referenced above.\n  \nStay tuned for more details.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-holiday-party-3/
LOCATION:Venuti’s Italian Restaurant & Banquet Hall\, 2251 W Lake St\, Addison\, IL\, 60101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Hennessy":MAILTO:clhennessy84@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20231114T212253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T212253Z
UID:6276-1701370800-1701378000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Trout on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Friends\, \nLets get together for drinks and/or food on Thursday evening\, November 30\, 2023\, 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-9/
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:20231115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20230820T110506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T224617Z
UID:6133-1700074800-1700082000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting November 15\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Chris Collier\, Project Manager\, & Danielle Nelson\, Project Coordinator\, from the TU Great Lakes Stream Restoration Program. Chris & Danielle are currently leading stream improvement work in NE Wisconsin. \nTopic: Danielle and Chris will update OBTU on their stream restoration and monitoring efforts. They will discuss how new monitoring projects are helping track changes in trout populations\, and how TU’s national “Priority Waters” plan is being implemented in the north woods. \n \nChris Collins\, TU Great Lakes Stream Restoration Project Manager \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.  For those attending in person\, a pre-meeting brat roast is planned at the Central Park West building. \n\nOBTU Holiday Party admission & raffle tickets will be for sale at the Nov 15 meeting. The party will be held at Venuti’s Restaurant and Banquet Hall in Addison on December 6\, 2023. Link to Venuti’s: https://venutis.com/ \nThe following tickets will be on sale: \n1) Party admission (including a full buffet dinner) can be obtained for $60 per person if purchased by November 25\, 2023\, or $70 at the door. \nYou must be an Illinois resident aged 18 or older to buy raffle tickets: \n2) Holiday Party Rod & Reel Raffle Tickets will be available for $10 each. \n3) 50th Anniversary Fly Box Raffle Tickets will be available for $10 each. (This is a one-of-a-kind highly crafted hardwood box created by Carl Hueter.) \n\n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLink to Zoom meeting: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83459202761?pwd=q9N3FDBytzAILrT1YJFhtYStJwFWHJ.1 \nMeeting ID: 834 5920 2761       Passcode: 040558 \nOR Connect by Phone: \nPhone #:   (312) 626-6799     Meeting ID: 834 5920 2761     Passcode: 040558
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-may-17-2023-2/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Keven Graham":MAILTO:keven.graham@comcast.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20230426T040657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T040657Z
UID:5844-1699920000-1700351999@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Swing Steelhead Trip
DESCRIPTION:This November\, Tuesday the 14th through Saturday the 18th\, Stan Zarnowiecki \nis planning a Steelhead fishing trip for Oak Brook Trout Unlimited members to the rivers of Northern Michigan\, near Traverse City\, prime time.  We have reserved accommodations at a private home and guides for 8 anglers. The house will sleep up to 8 comfortably. \nStan has negotiated a reduced rate of $1\,895.00 per angler which covers lodging for four nights\, fishing for 3 days with guides\, and all meals.  Guiding will be done by Luke Vandenberg and his crew. \nWe will have the opportunity to fish a few different rivers including the Big Manistee\, Pere Marquette\, Little Manistee\, Betsie\, depending on conditions.  We will be fishing using two hand rods and swinging for Steelhead.  This is a great trip if you have already dipped your toe into this style of fishing as well as for those who want to try their hand at the swing game.  Fishing will be done wading in the rivers but for those who don’t feel comfortable with wading\, you will be able to stay in the boat and cast\, staying dry.  Equipment will be provided for anybody that doesn’t own their own. \nA $500.00 nonrefundable deposit will be needed as soon as possible to secure your reservation. \nContact Stan Zarnowiecki for more info\, prez@blackhawkrgc.com or 708-606-4148 cell. \nChecks should be made out to Vandenberg Guide Service and sent to: \nStan Zarnowiecki \n745 S. Ashland Ave. \nLa Grange\, Illinois 60525 \n 
URL:https://obtu.org/event/michigan-swing-steelhead-trip/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T093000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20231013T165637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T165637Z
UID:6208-1699084800-1699090200@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION:Breakfast Club:   Meet for breakfast on Saturday morning\, November 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-6/
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:20231028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20230201T000617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T185334Z
UID:5703-1698483600-1698494400@obtu.org
SUMMARY:DuPage River Cleanup--Naperville\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Come out for the Oak Brook TU 2023 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.  Donuts and coffee will be served about 8:30am. \nGloves\, trash pokers\, garbage bags\, water and technical support will be provided. \nFor more information and/or to sign up please contact Dan LaFave.\ndlafave@sbcglobal.net\n(630) 270-6036 \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-6/
LOCATION:Pioneer Park\, 1212 S Washington Street\, Naperville\, Illinois\, 60540
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20231019T170842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T170842Z
UID:6224-1698346800-1698354000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Trout on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Friends\, \nLets get together for drinks and/or food on Thursday evening\, October 26\, 2023\, 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-8/
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:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20231017T210636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T211525Z
UID:6213-1697878800-1697889600@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Southeast Wisconsin work day at Karcher Creek
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Wisconsin Chapter of TU (SEWTU) has invited OBTU to this October 21 Work Day.  This is the 3rd work day in SE Wisconsin during 2023.   This is a half day working session from 9:00am till noon that will take place in the morning and are finished off with a bratwurst cookout provided by SEWTU at about noon.  Karcher 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. Please RSVP to Ken Rizzo so he can plan the food order.   Ken Rizzo:   riz2337@yahoo.com\n\nAdditional Details are provided via this link to the work day announcement:\n\nKarcher Creek work day announcement Oct 21 2023
URL:https://obtu.org/event/southeast-wisconsin-work-day-at-karcher-creek-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20230820T110202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T193744Z
UID:6132-1697655600-1697662800@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting October 18\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Mat Wagner of the Driftless Angler \n \nMat and Geri are the owners of the Driftless Angler Fly Shop in Viroqua.  They have been lucky enough to run trips to the Patagonia region in Argentina for 7 years now.  Everything you have read about Patagonia is true\, and then some!  The fly fishing is what the rocky mountains were back in the late 70s and early 80s.  Uncrowded\, unspoiled and amazing!  Join Mat on October 18th as he talks about fly fishing Patagonia and the logistics of planning a trip to South America. \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. \nLink to Zoom meeting: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85160513259?pwd=tmqBy8eLwfKb26iHO7XNukmvJ3l2gn.1 \nMeeting ID:  851 6051 3259   Passcode: 145994 \nOR Connect by Phone: \nPhone #:   (312) 626-6799     Meeting ID:  851 6051 3259  Passcode: 145994
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-october-18-2023/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Carlson":MAILTO:dmcarlson@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20230201T000949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T013420Z
UID:5705-1697155200-1697414399@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Iowa Driftless Area Fishing Outing
DESCRIPTION:OBTU’s annual 2023 fishing outing to the Northeast Iowa Driftless Area is scheduled for October 13 thru 15\, 2023. \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. \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-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20230131T235350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T235350Z
UID:5699-1696636800-1696723199@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\, Oct 7 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-5/
LOCATION:Tyler Creek Golf Club and Campground\, 13495 92nd St SE\, Alto\, MI\, 49302\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Marvin Strauch":MAILTO:mjstrauchjr@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20230821T035445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T035445Z
UID:6083-1696068000-1696086000@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Try-It\, Ty-It Fly-Tying Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Try-It\, Ty-It Fly-Tying Workshop\nEvent details\nThe Will County Forest Preserve District has partnered with Oak Brook Chapter of Trout Unlimited so you can try your hand at fly tying. This workshop is intended for those with limited fly-tying experience\, including beginners. General techniques needed for fly tying will be shown\, and basic trout fly patterns will be demonstrated.  All equipment and materials are provided by Trout Unlimited. \nThree sessions will be offered: \n\n10 to 11:30 a.m.\nNoon to 1:30 p.m.\n2 to 3:30 p.m.\n\nDate: Saturday\, September 30\, 2023 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nFee: Free! \nAge: Ages 12 or older. (Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.) \nContact: 708-534-8499 \nRegistration required by Wednesday\, Sept. 27: 708-534-8499. \nREGISTER ONLINE(Opens in a new window) \nLocation: Monee Reservoir \n  \nAnother great reason for making the trip to Monee is the “World’s Finest Fly Fishing Tackle” Exhibit will be on display:   \nThe Forest Preserve District of Will County is privileged to host a customer fly-fishing exhibit curated by the American Museum of Fly Fishing. The exhibit highlights influential anglers who have exhibited at the Chicago World’s Columbian Exhibition in 1893.  Follow the following link to learn more about this exceptional exhibit: \nhttps://www.reconnectwithnature.org/news-events/event-calendar/world-s-finest-fly-fishing-tackle/
URL:https://obtu.org/event/try-it-ty-it-fly-tying-workshop/
LOCATION:Monee Reservoir\, 27341 S Ridgeland Ave\, Monee\, IL\, 60449\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20230113T233710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T233858Z
UID:5610-1695340800-1695599999@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Fishing Outing\, Viroqua\, Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:This is OBTU’s 5th annual fishing outing at Nature Nooks Retreat near Viroqua\, Wisconsin. \nA link to details from prior years is provided:  https://obtu.org/fishing-outings/ \nStay tuned for details for this year’s outing as they become available.    It is expected that the 2023 outing will be very similar to prior years. \nContact Willie Beshire at wbeshire@aol.com if you want to discuss or express your interest in attending this year’s outing.
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-fishing-outing-viroqua-wisconsin/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20230823T153832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T153832Z
UID:6156-1695254400-1695599999@obtu.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Driftless fishing/camping
DESCRIPTION:We will be fishing the Wisconsin Driftless area trout streams and camping at the Westfork Sports club in Avalanche/Viroqua Wisc. \nThis camping trip coincides with our Nature Nooks retreat trip and the campground is just down the road from the retreat. \nThe campsites are first come first serve except the electric sites. There are 3 electric sites and we have reserved one of them. \nThe West Fork Sports Club requires a membership to camp plus a daily fee. \nThe membership fee is $30/year and the can be obtained at: \n\n$30 mail-in or in person. P.O. Box 52\, Viroqua WI 54665\n$33 by westforksportsclub@gmail.com\n$30 Onsite in campground by the Green tall Iron Ranger by the Water spigot\n\nYou can visit their website at: \nhttps://westforksportsclub.org/ \nThis is a bring your own meals & etc. trip\, but I will have a camp stove and tripod fire pit grille for anyone to use. \nIf you cannot stay for 4 days\, feel free to join us for a day or the weekend. \nThere are hotels and motels in Viroqua and Westby for those that do not camp. \nIf you are interested or have questions\, please contact: \nKen Krueger \nMembership Chairman \n847-975-1425 \nmembership@obtu.org
URL:https://obtu.org/event/wisconsin-driftless-fishing-camping/
LOCATION:West Fork Sports Club & Campground\, S3649 County Rd S\, Viroqua\, WI\, 54665\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken Krueger":MAILTO:kenkrueger62@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T140934
CREATED:20230820T105552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T105656Z
UID:6134-1695236400-1695243600@obtu.org
SUMMARY:OBTU Chapter Meeting Sept 20\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joel Ruby\, photographer\, videographer and award-winning editor based in Chicago\, Illinois. will show his 19 minute video “All in the Water” followed by group discussion.  The film is about “opening up the fly fishing world to people of color so that everyone can find their way to the water to cast to a rising fish”. \nLink to Joel Ruby web site:  https://www.joelruby.com/\n \nLink to “All In The Water” Film Review:  https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=637625468433242&set=pcb.637626308433158 \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.  For those attending in person\, a pre-meeting brat roast is planned at the Central Park West building. \nLink to Zoom meeting:  To be determined. \nOR Connect by Phone: \nPhone #:   (312) 626-6799     Meeting ID:    Passcode:
URL:https://obtu.org/event/obtu-chapter-meeting-sept-20-2023/
LOCATION:Oak Brook Recreation Center\, Central Park West Building\, 1500 Forest Gate Rd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Carlson":MAILTO:dmcarlson@hotmail.com
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