2008 Calendar of Events Print E-mail
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The Paul H. Young Chapter has a comprehensive schedule of events, which affords its membership the opportunity to become involved with the mission of Trout Unlimited in a variety of ways. These activities range from hands-on resource restoration efforts through fund raising, political action, community involvement and social interaction.

Here is a description of our chapter’s annual calendar. To obtain detailed information or to volunteer for any of these scheduled events, contact the responsible board member.

Chapter Meeting - Bi-Monthly
Contact Chapter President Bob Thorsen - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
These are generally held bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the month at the offices of Offices of Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone (Directions). Contact Bob Thorsen to confirm the date and location.

M.F.F.C. Midwest Fly-fishing Exposition - March 8th & 9th, 2008 - For More Information
Club volunteers man our membership booth at the Exposition held at Macomb Community College Sports Expo in Warren, Michigan. Volunteers are always needed to "spread the word" about the mission of Trout Unlimited. To Volunteer contact Bob Thorsen @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Spring Fundraising Banquet - April 17th, 2008
Contact Ron Peckens - Ron Peckens
Regarded by most as the best banquet in the state, this PHY fundraiser is annually attended by nearly 600 guests. Excitement abounds as literally hundreds of prizes are raffled or auctioned off in the most profitable local TU event in the country! This evening is a "must do" for all chapter members.

Annual Membership Meeting  - April 17th, 2008

Spring Restoration & Relaxation Weekend - May 30th,31st & June 1st, 2008
Contact Bob Batchik - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
This is a chance for members to roll up their sleeves and make a hands-on contribution to the quality of our precious Michigan watersheds, while taking some time to sample some of the best trout fishing around. Members share the lodging at the historic and charming WaWa Sum Lodge just outside Grayling. Great food and conversation are the order of the day as members work hard on a specific project, but reserve enough to share the water with a new friend.

August TBD, 2008 - Youth Education Program
Contact Chris Moshier - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
To insure the healthy habitat for trout in the future, it is essential to invest in our youth today.

Fall Restoration & Relaxation Weekend - October TBD, 2008
Contact Bob Batchik - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
This is the fall version of our spring event. The October weekend also affords the volunteers the option of a "cast and blast" visit to northern Michigan.

Holiday Social - December 4th, 2008
Contact Bob Thorsen - Bob Thorsen
Held this year at the offices of Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone in Downtown Detroit (Click Here for Map), this event is attended by conservation-minded Trout Unlimited members from all over the metropolitan area. This is a night of revelry that brings members from other chapters together to ring in the holiday season in style.