canadagrey Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 The Edmonton Chapter of Trout Unlimited made a presentation to the Executive of NLFT&F at their meeting on Monday. That presentation was a proposal to integrate the chapter into Northern Lights. The executive approved the further discussion on this proposal to the membership. Barry Wright did a further presentation at the meeting last night. The membership voted unanimously to intergrate the Trout Unlimited Conservation Meeting once per month as part of the NLFT&F program. At this time it is an intregation, as both organizations will maintain their own Executive and Separate Financial Accounting. This opportunity will enable for Trout Unlimited Edmonton to still operate and provide a wider program and resource to their members. This will also allow NLFT&F the access to TU Biologists, Project Opportunities, Liability Insurance and continued Fundraising. This Integration is a WIN, WIN for both organizations, who have been so closely linked in the past. I personally welcome this opportunity, I don't forsee any negative results for NLFT&F. Whle their remains some membership issues to be resolved there will be NO disruption to NLFT&F in the way it operates, the programs it provides and the good fellowship. The quality of Northern Lights Fly Tyers and Fishers as a club is well known not only in Edmonton but in Alberta, Canada, and the United States. The success of NLFT&F is respectied with Fly Fishing Suppliers and Manufacturers as well. Quote
milelongleblanc Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 I couldn't have asked for anything better, Brian. Ever since I joined NLFT I've also wanted to be a part of TU. Unfortunately, I already get Wednesday nights off, and rearranging so I could attend TU just never worked out. So thanks for fixing that for me! Rick Quote
dave robinson Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 This is great news indeed! We will have to solve the membership thing as TU Canada is a completely different organization, but to have the TU meetings coincide with ours once per month is a terriffic idea. Not only does is give TU topics and initiatives a wider audience and exposure, but it helps with NLFT&F programming. Plus saves some meeting expenses on the TU side. I'm looking forward to the combined efforts. Quote
RangerBob Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Cudos to Mikey D for carrying the torch for as long as he did. Quote
Scratch Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Indeed - if this allows Michael to continue his TU involvement (in whatever capacity) more easily, it's even better. His direction, dedication, and spirit have contributed greatly to TU's success in Edmonton. I think the addition will be great for NLFT and even moreso for TU. We'll no doubt have issues to work out but the challenges are small compared to the benefits. Quote
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