Reel News July. The President s Pen

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1 Reel News July 2018 Upcoming Events Jul. 28: Kayaking the Big Fork River Aug. 4: Family Fun Day Aug.11: Dinner Cruise on Lake Minnetonka Aug. 25: North Region Kick-Off Meeting Sept. 15: Annual Fundraiser & Awards Banquet Sept : Fall Trip at Lake Benedict Our Mission Provides opportunities for women and children to participate in the sport of fishing, improve their fishing skills and to fish for a variety of species. W A M p r o v i d e s opportunities for the friendly exchange of ideas and techniques To educate women and children about the sport of fishing and interacting wi t h t h e n a t u r a l environment To support charitable a n d n o n p r o f i t organizations dedicated to the environment and women and children s causes T o p r o m o t e f u l l adherence of existing conservation, boating and fishing regulations. To promote responsible fishing practices The President s Pen August is upon us, it is hard to believe how fast the summer goes. We had a fantastic tournament at Woman Lake this past June. While the weather wasn t exactly desirable, it didn t stop our members from getting out there and getting their fish on! Congratulations to Kay Hawley, our new Grand Champion! A huge thank you to Erin Murray and her Tournament Committee for planning and l e a d i n g s u c h a g r e a t tournament. Our shore crew once again was nothing less than outstanding, without them this tournament does not happen. We have so many events and trips coming be sure to go to the events page and the trips page on our website and check them out. These events and trips are a great way for you to meet other members and continue to build your network of other women anglers. Do you have an interest in becoming a member of the Board of Directors? Now is the by Kristen Merwin time to express your interest for running for a Board Position. Each year we vote for each Board Position for the upcoming year. If you would like to run for a position, please B r e n d a P i c h t a t secretary@womenanglersmn.com. Just let her know the position that you would like to run for so she can get your name on the ballot! This is a great way to get involved with the club and give b a c k t o o u r a m a z i n g organization! Don t forget our Master Angler Program! Make sure that you READ the rules to qualify, the information can be found on our website under the membership menu! Erin Murray is now the contact. Please direct submissions and questions to vp@womenanglersmn.com. I hope you all have a great summer and look forward to seeing you at the Annual Fundraiser & Awards Banquet on September 15 th at the Maple Grove/Osseo Legion. Don t miss it, it is a great time so mark your calendars! - Kristen

41st Annual Tournament Recap PAGE 2 By Erin Murray Thank you to everyone to came and participated in our annual tournament on June 2nd at Woman Lake!

As the Tournament Director, it has been so fun watching this event grow and change over the past few years.

2 41st Annual Tournament Recap PAGE 2 By Erin Murray Thank you to everyone to came and participated in our annual tournament on June 2nd at Woman Lake! We had an absolutely amazing turn-out with 142 registrants and over 40 of those being brand new members WOW! As the Tournament Director, it has been so fun watching this event grow and change over the past few years. This would not be possible without the help of my fellow volunteers (shore crew, boat crew, committee members, board members, etc.) to whom I owe a HUGE THANK YOU it truly takes a village! The weather was not in our favor on the day of tournament but many of you chose to tough-it-out and battle the wind, waves and downpouring rains that endured throughout the day. Despite it all, we made the best of it and many beautiful fish were weighed in! I am pleased to announce our 2018 tournament winners. Great job to everyone who participated! 2018 Tournament Results (continued on next page) GRAND PRIZE WINNER KAY HAWLEY Kay is a returning WAM member who won with a beautiful 26 Woman Lake Walleye!

2018 Tournament Results (continued) PAGE 3 WALLEYE WINNERS 1ST PLACE: EVONNE VAPLON 2ND PLACE: AMY

We could not have done this SUNFISH WINNERS: 1ST PLACE: JULIE LANE 2ND PLACE: JULIE STACE 3RD

CAROL BRENNER BOAT CREW: Andy Walsh, Mike Farrell and Shawn Spiering SHORE CREW: Jeremy Colsen, DJ

Daniel Shaw, Mike Johnson and Isabella Bracero WEIGH MASTERS: Diane & Byron Westphal POINT MASTER:

BASS WINNERS: 1ST PLACE: ANDREA CHARLEBOIS 2ND PLACE: DEB SAMUELSON 3RD PLACE: SHELLY TAHIJA PERCH

Jeremy Wochnick & Chanda PLANNING COMMITTEE: Erin Murray Kristen Merwin Britane Peterson Theresa

3 2018 Tournament Results (continued) PAGE 3 WALLEYE WINNERS 1ST PLACE: EVONNE VAPLON 2ND PLACE: AMY COLBJORNSEN 3RD PLACE: JULIE HUEWE HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 VOLUNTEERS! We could not have done this SUNFISH WINNERS: 1ST PLACE: JULIE LANE 2ND PLACE: JULIE STACE 3RD PLACE: CAROL BRENNER CRAPPIE WINNERS: 1ST PLACE: VICKI JUNG 2ND PLACE: DEB CAMPBELL 3RD PLACE: CAROL BRENNER BOAT CREW: Andy Walsh, Mike Farrell and Shawn Spiering SHORE CREW: Jeremy Colsen, DJ Dahl, Jason Hermes, Autumn Peterson, Wyatt Peterson, Steve Dwyer, Jane Anderson Curt Anderson, Daniel Shaw, Mike Johnson and Isabella Bracero WEIGH MASTERS: Diane & Byron Westphal POINT MASTER: Mike Smith NORTHERN WINNERS: 1ST PLACE: ELLEN LASKA 2ND PLACE: ERIN CHARLTON 3RD PLACE: JULIE LANE BASS WINNERS: 1ST PLACE: ANDREA CHARLEBOIS 2ND PLACE: DEB SAMUELSON 3RD PLACE: SHELLY TAHIJA PERCH WINNERS: 1ST PLACE: LIZ COLSEN 2ND PLACE: ELLEN LASKA 3RD PLACE: BRITANE PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHERS: Jeremy Wochnick & Chanda PLANNING COMMITTEE: Erin Murray Kristen Merwin Britane Peterson Theresa Jones Patti Mercier Diane Westphal Trish Serfling Melissa LeBeau Sam Hovden-Marlin Carolyn Schmidt Jody Virnig Dallas Shoutz Susan Warkel Maddy Ogg

Northern Region - Call For Participation PAGE 4 by Shari Swanson Hello women of the North! Your involvement is needed to help get this branch of WAM up and running over the next several months!

4 Northern Region - Call For Participation PAGE 4 by Shari Swanson Hello women of the North! Your involvement is needed to help get this branch of WAM up and running over the next several months! Strength in numbers will allow us to keep hosting events in your area. You asked - so we are answering! Please be sure to show your support at our upcoming events if you are able to attend. We are going to have a GREAT time! Also, please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have, or if you have any ideas for future programming! July 28 Kayak Fishing the Big Fork River August 25 Northern Region Kick-Off Meeting Guided, Multi-Species Trip Only $30! No Experience Needed Learn as You Go! Kayaks Available for Rent for an additional $25 Check the website for more de- Hosted By Geiger s Trails End Resort Deer River, MN Come for lunch, speaker, and fishing! SAVE THE DATE! More details to Upcoming Trips By Shari Swanson Summer Trip - Jul. 14 Mille Lacs launch and camping trip. We had 2 full boats and almost 50 women and their guests joined us for this fun event! The weather was perfect and many nice walleye were caught. Fall Trip - Sept Fall trip - Borde Du Lac Lodge on beautiful Lake Benedict in Benedict, MN! Benedict Lake is attached to Leech Lake so there is an opportunity to fish bigger water if you prefer, or you can stay on the smaller, more quiet lakes as everything is connected. Benedict Lake boasts excellent fishing for Walleyes, Muskie, Crappie and Northern Pike. We have 5 cabins reserved for or group, and a limited number of 13 beds. Cost is $170/bed for the entire 3 nights and 4 days of fishing. Check the WAM website for more details and registration! Winter Trip - Feb.7-10 We will be offering an ice fishing to trip to Devils Lake at a fantastic deal to our members. Includes 3 nights lodging and 2 days of hard sided fish house rental. Watch for details and registration coming soon! You will not want to miss this opportunity! Hope to See You There!

Buffalo Days Recap By Theresa Jones PAGE 5 Huge thanks to the volunteers for this event: Melissa LeBeau, Jenni Buckingham, Maddy Ogg, Jody Virnig, Deb Samuelson, Raelee Johnson, Tracy Bracero,

Fishing Klinic For Kids was wet and windy to start the day, and was postponed for the first time ever due to severe weather.

This was NEW to us this year and a great opportunity to raise awareness for the club.

After the fishing clinic was over, we met with another crew of volunteers to begin organizing our boat float for the parade!

5 Buffalo Days Recap By Theresa Jones PAGE 5 Huge thanks to the volunteers for this event: Melissa LeBeau, Jenni Buckingham, Maddy Ogg, Jody Virnig, Deb Samuelson, Raelee Johnson, Tracy Bracero, Isabella Bracero, Jazmin Wochnick, Deb Delgado, Jennifer Joseph, Tina Holm, Katie Hinz! You were all amazing and did a superb job! Fishing Klinic For Kids was wet and windy to start the day, and was postponed for the first time ever due to severe weather. Through it all, everyone laughed with one another and stayed cheerful with the crowd. We had the opportunity to take to the microphone and tell the attendees a little bit about WAM. This was NEW to us this year and a great opportunity to raise awareness for the club. Several of us talked about what WAM meant to us individually, where/how to find us, and then we handed out brochures to the ladies/teens in the crowd. After the fishing clinic was over, we met with another crew of volunteers to begin organizing our boat float for the parade! Deb Delgado and her spouse Jennifer Joseph graciously offered up their boat for the parade. The boat was decorated with fisherwomen, piñata fish, and a bubble machine! A few of the volunteers walked alongside the float to hand out candy to the crowd. We all laughed through the parade and talked about how cool it was to be able to do this! The faces of the children between the fish and the bubble machine were priceless, as were the grannies asking for candy! We found ourselves excitedly talking about what changes and additions we wanted to make for next year! Amazing time! Volunteering at our events is essential to implement them successfully. Continuing to educate the youth and women not only helps to draw in new members but is at the core of our mission statement. We are always looking for more volunteers. Please contact me if you would like to get more involved!

SAVE THE DATE for our Annual Banquet! by Erin Murray Page 6 Hello Ladies!

This event will be a combination of fundraising and member recognition.

There will also be a short program commemorating another amazing year and all that we have accomplished, along with recognizing several members and supporters who have gone above and beyond

Be sure to keep your eye out for ticket sales and more details being posted on the WAM website very soon. Guests are welcome - so be sure to mark your calendar and tell your friends!

6 SAVE THE DATE for our Annual Banquet! by Erin Murray Page 6 Hello Ladies! PAGE 7 On the heels of our VERY successful 40th Anniversary party last fall, we are hosting a similar celebration again this year! This event will be a combination of fundraising and member recognition. There will be raffles and a silent auction to help raise money for the club, and a chance to go home with some great prizes. There will also be a short program commemorating another amazing year and all that we have accomplished, along with recognizing several members and supporters who have gone above and beyond with their accomplishments and contributions. This is a night you will not want to miss! Be sure to keep your eye out for ticket sales and more details being posted on the WAM website very soon. Guests are welcome - so be sure to mark your calendar and tell your friends! Rod donations Update by Theresa Jones TJ Essig: Requested a donation for the Benson Community Ed class/kids fishing clinic. WAM donated 32 rods that came with a tackle box and the kids all got to take them home. The kids were absolute troopers in the heat and a few fish were even caught. Chanda Gebhardt: Delivered these wonderful rods to a brand new fishing tournament in Outing, MN! They are new to the community and were so thankful for this donation to the local kiddos. Tournament took place on Saturday June 30th, 9 am. Chanda was in attendance to distribute the rods and greet the participants. Everyone says, Thank You WAM for the donation!

PAGE 7 UPCOMING EVENTS: Family Fun Day and Dinner Boat Cruise by Theresa Jones Bring your spouse, significant other, kids or other special people in your life!

We will have Saturday, August 4th, 2018 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Popped Bubble Art and Games 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch - Walking Tacos with Fixings (BYOB and a dessert to share) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM -

7 PAGE 7 UPCOMING EVENTS: Family Fun Day and Dinner Boat Cruise by Theresa Jones Bring your spouse, significant other, kids or other special people in your life! Spend time with fellow women anglers, their families, and have fun! We will have Saturday, August 4th, :00 AM - 12:00 PM - Popped Bubble Art and Games 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch - Walking Tacos with Fixings (BYOB and a dessert to share) 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Bingo and Outdoor Games Fort Snelling State Park 101 Snelling Lake Road St. Paul, Minnesota Picnic Shelter A some family friendly games and prizes! We have booked the shelter from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Feel free to come and go as you please during this time. The cost is free, however if you do not have a State Park Sticker you will need to pay $7 to enter the park. This is a designated State Park in which you are able to fish even if the person does not have a fishing license, so it is a great time to introduce someone to our great sport of angling. Lots of recreational opportunities are available for you and your family! River and lake fishing, swimming beach, boat access (only electric motors allowed), plus canoes and kayaks are available for rent at the park office on a first come, first served basis. The park also has the following equipment available for loan: GPS units & birding kits from the Visitor Center, fishing poles Dinner Cruise on Lake Minnetonka Saturday, August 25th, :00 PM - 9:00 PM DEPARTURE LOCATION The Port of Excelsior - 2 Water Street Excelsior, Minnesota The Departure Time is SHARP! No Refunds If You Are Late $45 Per Person - Must Be 16 Years of Age or Older Spouses/Significant Others Welcome You will enjoy a 3 hour cruise on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. Departing out of the Port of Excelsior, you will cruise past century-old cottages from the past to luxurious mansions in the millions! Take in the breath-taking views of the Lake while you enjoy a relaxing dinner amongst your fellow Women Anglers and their guests. The dinner menu will include Marinated Seasoned Chicken Breast, Hamburgers, Garden Tossed Salad, Pasta Salad, Potato Chips, Pickle Chips, Condiment Bar, Dessert Tray of Cookies and Bars. Cash Bar Available (Please Bring your ID). Free parking is available behind the shops between 2nd and 3rd Streets off Water Street in Downtown Excelsior and is a short walk to the boarding dock. Look for the blue and green parking signs as you drive down Water Street

8 WOMEN ANGLERS OF MINNESOTA 6630 Meadowlark Lane Maple Grove, Minnesota Find us on Facebook! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

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