SANDY STEELHEADER N e w s l e t t e r Published by the Sandy Chapter of the Association of Northwest Steelheaders. Meetings are monthly the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 P.M. at the Sam Cox building in Glen Otto park 1106 E. Columbia River Hwy in Troutdale OR President: Rex McIntire (503)720-7958 Vice President: Jeff Stoeger (503)282-4830 Secretary: Karen Kaiser (503)550-8844 Treasurer: Mike Myrick (503)281-6438 Directors: Colonel Thomas, Tim Brockhoff, Dana Wood, Jeff Kirkman, Bill Beith Membership: Howard Berg (503)665-8008 Classroom Fishtanks: Mike Myrick Our Website: http://www.sandysteelheaders.org Ray s Frost Bite Follies Recreational Activities:Jeff Stoeger Sales: Roger Beal (503)695-6410 Newsletter: Eric Neiwert (503)669-2058 Raffle Tickets: Mike Myrick Well, this years follies was very successful. We had 13 boats with 29 fishermen. We had two ladies that braved the cold and the rain, and it was the two ladies that hooked all the fish for the day. Kati Kirkman was the first one to hook up with a fish at the arm pit hole. It was a female native that weighed about 8 lbs and was then released, because Jeff didn t have a fish box to transport it. Leslie Hinea then hooked up with a nice fish and lost it at the boat, only to find out that the hook came off the plug. She sure put the hammer to that fish only to see it disappear so quickly. We had some real excitement to start the morning off. One of our members unhooked his boat from his trailer only to see it fall off the trailer and sailed straight into the river. Thanks for one of our members who was quick on the draw and was able to retrieve it before it got away. We had a fantastic lunch at camp Angelos with a great fire to warm up too. I want to thank Joli Ritchie and Kathryn Israelson for preparing our lunch. I also want to thank Bill Beith for taking the time to shuttle us for this event. We all had a great time and it was extra special because we will always remember this day because of Ray Hinea. It was his goal to make this event special for everyone who participated in it. I felt that Ray would ve been proud of us as we continued this event and in his honor. Here are a few photos of this year s event. Here is Leslie Hinea fighting her fish at the camp Collins Hole.
Up Coming Election of Officers at the April 2nd General Meeting We have a slate of individuals who have come forward to run for officers for the next coming year. The positions that are up for elections are as follows, President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Howard Berg has been nominated for President, and has agreed to run for the position, Jeff Stoeger said he would Co-VP with Jeff Kirkman, Mike Myrick said that he would continue as treasurer and Colonel Thomas said that he would run as Secretary for the chapter. Bill Beith has agreed to take over Membership if Howard Berg is voted in as President. Larry Palmer has agreed to be the chapter s Step Coordinator. If you would like to run for any of the positions, please contact either Rex McIntire or Jeff Stoeger ASAP. Rex can be reached by phone at 503-720-7958, or Jeff at 503-704-7920. You must be up to date with yearly dues and have been an active member over the past 3 years. Custom Tied Schlappen Jigs on strong Owner hooks Complete How -to Kits Floats, Tackle and More (503)998-3994 Mark Anderson www.firstbitejigs.com Sandy River Clean Up April 12th We have scheduled a river clean up for April 12th from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. We plan to meet at Glen Otto Park and then split up into two groups. One group will clean Glen Otto and another group will go up to Dabney Park and clean there. We would like to finish up cleaning the parks by 10:00 am because the Association is having their Annual Banquet and Auction that night and some of us are helping out at this event also. So if you haven t signed up yet, and you would like to help out give me a call at 503-704-7920 or sign up at the next general meeting or email at mjstoeger@msn.com Meeting Map Thanks, Jeff Stoeger
Lunch at Camp Angelos I want to thank everyone who participated and help out in this year s event. I also want to thank those who came thru with their boats. I hope to see you all next year. Next year s event will be earlier for the fish seem to have come in earlier. If you would like to help out on next years follies please call me. Thanks, Jeff Stoeger CALENDAR Date Event April 2nd General meeting 7:30 pm April 12th Sandy River clean up 8:00 to 10:00 am April 12th ANWS banquet /auction 4:30 pm to 10:00pm April 30th Board Meeting 7:00pm
$35 $30 limited time only! $10 $40 ANWS ANNUAL BANQUET AND AUCTION This year s annual banquet / aution will be held April 12th at the airport Holiday Inn Convention Center, which is located just east of 82nd and Columbia Blvd. The chapter has bought three tables this year and we will have tickets for sale. These tables should be prime tables this year. The dinner will start at 6:15pm and the doors open to the public at 4:30pm for the silent auction tables. You must register to participate in the oral auction and silent auction to get your bid number for the night. It s a fun filled night and lots of great items to bid on. If you would like to buy a ticket for this event please contact Mike Myrick at the next general meeting or call him at 503-281-6438. Wild and Scenic Upper Sandy River! Only 45 minutes from Portland Guided Steelhead and Salmon Fishing Bird and Wildlife Viewing Trips for Children 503-449-0195 Ed Fast Guide Service Edfast@comcast.net www.catchmoresteelhead.com Fall Chinook and Winter Steelhead! Coastal Rivers now and the Sandy River in January 10% of all fees will be donated to the Sandy Steelheaders if booked by members or their referrals
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