Summer 2015 BBANKNOTEANKNOTESS VALLEY FORGE TROUT UNLIMITED A Cut Above the Rest Inside this issue: Valley Creek Advocate and Champion of VFTU’s Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing

ho is this guy, Chuck Cutshall? Chapter of TU. Chuck served as a Prez Notes 1 W Well, he is a man of action cer- VFTU executive officer for several tainly not the type of years and was instrumen- Environmental Update 3 person that waits tal in developing our pol- around for opportunities icy for managing our El Cheapo Fly Tyer 4 to come to him. funds. Press Release 5 Chuck is a wide eyed, Chuck gets the fact that if Cheshire Cat smiling fly we don’t protect our envi- fisherman that exudes ronment that we stand a Dusinberre Award 1/6 ideas. But what is really good chance of losing our remarkable is that he streams and the fish that Names, Numbers & Email 11 follows those ideas up reside in them. With with action. Chuck’s Trout Creek flooding his day job is as a financial back yard during every Points of interest: professional, but that rain storm he under- doesn’t seem to get in stands stormwater run- · Don’t miss the “Night on the his way. He finds plenty Chuck Cutshall off. That is why he has of time to fish Valley Creek. He serves pushed initiatives such as reduced Pond” picnic on the Environmental Advisory Council mowing in areas of Wilson Farm Park · Update on Proposed Delayed of Tredyffrin Township and was instru- and has partnered with Green Valleys Harvest Artificial Lures Only

mental in bringing Project Healing Wa- (Continued on page 6) changes ters Fly Fishing to the Valley Forge · Press Release from PA Fish and Boat Commission con- NOTES FROM THE PREZ cerning cancer found in eather wise, it seems like March though given a salmon fishing tip later Susquehanna smallmouth W jumped directly into July. Bob this summer I doubt I will spend the bass Bonney got a late start on stocking fish additional money this year. · El Cheapo’s veterans pro- in Chester and apparently surrounding gram update includes a counties as we were still locked in the This Trout Show’s Keeper of the whopper of a fish tale jaws of winter. The last two months Stream Dusinberre Award winner is have been so warm and dry—I do Chuck Cutshall who apparently took hope we get some rain as we really some prompting to look at the program need it. By the time this is published I cover to learn that had been selected, can only hope I have gone fishing… a problem I am fortunate to be familiar with having done the same thing. He Protecting and Enhancing March hosted another successful Trout was delightfully surprised and a very Chester County Trout Streams Show; Steve Schweitzer’s presentation worthy recipient. The hand writing in for more than has me thinking about using frequent his thank you note, as you will see in 30 Years flyer miles and making a trip west (Continued on page 2) NOTES FROM THE PREZ

(Continued from page 1) the copy included in this issue, is completely emblem- atic of the optimist he demonstrates himself to be. Chuck was instrumental in getting the VFTU Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Program up and running, and got the right enthusiastic volunteers involved to sustain the program (and expand it) when he moved on to be involved in PHWFFP on a regional basis. He has also worked with other groups and Tredyffrin Township on several major initiatives in Wilson Farm Park for managing storm water and advised VFTU in establishing management of treasury funds.

More recently we received the good and bad news. The bill was adopted by the committee 8-3 with 2 ab- Bad news first, the US Congress is back to trying to stentions. Trying to decipher on the website what will derail the process of EPA’s proposed rule to clarify the go to the floor is beyond me. What I can tell is Shus- inclusion of intermittent ter (PA) Republican and ephemeral streams VFTU and WCFG&W “Clarifies the Act will be (headwater of many PA carried out with existing trout streams). These “Night on the Pond” funds and a group of Re- small streams are essential We will be set up at the trout nursery publicans lead by Palmer for trout and hunting and *** (AL) submitted an amend- are the initiating source of Thursday June 11th ment prohibiting “the Sec- drinking water for many of Paradise Farms Camp retary of the Army and us. Our legislators want to the Administrator of the allow politics rather than Downingtown, PA Environmental Protection science determine what *** Agency from proposing waters should be protected Food—Soft Drinks—Raffles future rules to define the under the Clean Water Act Please bring desserts & salads...everything else term "waters of the (CWA). The U.S. House of will be provided United States" as used in Representatives introduced 6:30 PM until past dark... the Federal Water Pollu- H.R. 1732 which was voted tion Control Act.” on in committee on April 29, 2015. The bill allows poli- So the bad news is looking grim. Most of us are old tics, rather than science, to determine which waters enough to remember when the Cuyahoga River burned should be protected under the Clean Water Act. The and at least part of Lake Ontario (and probably Erie) House also considered a rider to an Energy and Water weren’t exactly swimmable BEFORE the CWA. I have Appropriations bill that would cut off funding for the been asked by TU to join members of TU, National rulemaking for a year, thus stopping the rule dead in Wildlife Federation, and Theodore Roosevelt Conserva- its tracks. tion Partnership to meet with elected representatives during a two-day visit to Washing, D.C. I suppose I had better go back and study and re-read my Prez VFTU GENERAL MEETINGS Notes in the Winter 2015 Banknotes; I am not at all East Whiteland Township Building—Frazer sure why they think I might be sufficiently articulate to 209 Conestoga Road help with this quest. On Route 401 just south of Rt 202 ramps The good news is the Commissioners of PA Fish and General Meetings are held the Boat decided to withdraw the changes proposed for second Thursday of each month Delayed Harvest Areas because only one of the initial 7:30 PM 300-some postcards they had received were supportive September through May of the change. Thank you Pete Goodman and Ken Van NOTE: No General Meeting in March (Continued on page 7)

WWW.VALLEYFORGETU.ORG SUMMER 2015 2 ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE Projects, Progress and Happenings in the Valley Creek Watershed redyffrin Township as a result of the consent de- system is working. T cree produced an “Emergency Response Plan” for Frank Donohoe and I have met with Trammell Crow dealing with future sewer line breaks. Finally. We and have revived our discussions regarding a perpetual have been asking for such a plan since break number maintenance agreement for the cold water discharge two. Predictably however, the plan does not preclude system between VFTU and the property owners asso- the further fouling of Valley Creek in the event of an- ciation of Atwater. And also a “covenant of restric- other sewer line break. To insure that Valley Creek tions” for the riparian area – 100 year flood plain pro- would not see sewage again was just too expensive. tecting it in a fashion similar to a conservation ease- The plan represents more of a, ”who gets notified and ment between Trammell Crow and VFTU. These two does what” plan than an actual “if the agreements are approved by both par- line breaks here this is what we have to ties in general and we are awaiting final do to prevent environmental damage documents for review and signing. and protect Valley Creek” plan. Wilson Farm Park Rain Gardens Some selected comments by one of our board members that reviewed the I stopped by the gardens yesterday. I documents are, “It seems that the op- was disappointed in myself for not tions for repair and response were making more of an effort to get to heavily steered in the direction of being these gardens for winter maintenance. undoable by cost or physical re- They are very rough looking with the straints.” He further commented that dead vegetation of last year still stand- reductions in line flow from major con- ing or matted down by our snows. tributors was not referenced and that They are however showing signs of considerations of multiple actions such coming to life. Spring is happening. as pump and haul in conjunction with So, when I return from this fishing trip temporary bypass might be an options I am going to have to organize a group that were not considered or at least discussed in the of volunteers to get the gardens back into shape. I documents reviewed. have again requested – this will be the third year – that the downstream berm be built. Hopefully three is We are hearing that there is much interest in installing the charm. a lining in the existing pipe. Probably because that is the cheapest option and pushes the problem of the Look for my call for volunteers in a Currents. disintegrating sewer line down the road. Crabby Creek Park and Radbill Park Atwater Lake Cold I haven’t been to either of these parks recently. I Valley Forge Water Discharge know that we have some work to do there as far as It appears that replacing/repairing deer protection. I will try to get Trout Unlimited Trammell Crow’s ef- something organized on this too in the near future. he Valley Forge Chapter of forts to correct the Grants problems with the T Trout Unlimited is dedicated We have participation in three grants going currently. to preserving, protecting, and cold water discharge Chuck Marshall is pushing forward with Tredyffrin restoring trout habitat throughout from Atwater Lake Township to accomplish the installation of stormwater Chester County, Pennsylvania. have been successful. infiltration berms on Friendship Drive. The funding to Pete Lee has observed Its 800+ members and affiliates make this work happen was due principally to Chuck‘s are engaged in the fight to pre- that lake level being efforts. The grants to accomplish this project were ob- serve our precious coldwater re- more than two feet tained from Growing Greener, the Schuylkill River Heri- sources. All similarly inclined per- below the emergency tage Area and the Valley Creek Trustee Council. They sons are invited to join. Refer to spillway elevation. total $157,000.00. Thank you Chuck and Tredyffrin for the membership application form This tells me that the found in the back of this issue of (Continued on page 8) BANKNOTES. cold water discharge

3 SUMMER 2015 WWW.VALLEYFORGETU.ORG EL CHEAPO FLY TYER Video Joe and the Monster he volunteers involved in our Project Healing Wa- Gilder usually give the instruction on the saltwater pat- T ters (PHWFF) efforts, both for inpatients at the terns. Jack McFadden, when not busy out raising CVAMC and for outpatients at the West Bradford fire- funds for us, very successfully I might add, teaches his house, are chugging right along. We hold weekly ses- guys the Better's Caddis and Henryville Special. For sions at the VA, Wed. 6-8 p.m., and twice monthly ses- those not wishing to tie each week, Ken Leung gives sions, first and third Mondays 6-8 p.m., for our outpa- casting instruction with an indoor "office rod" out in tient offshoot. Until the end of June, weather permit- the hall. The volunteers bring a wealth of talent to ting, we will be meeting at the Paradise Farms camps these sessions, and soon find their own niche, with no on West Valley Creek for some egos involved. fishing with the inpatients. If we Recognition get rained out, we fall back to the VA for some tying. At the volunteer's luncheon held at the VA on April 4, our PHW pro- Fly Pattern of the Week gram was awarded a certificate of At the VA, project lead Chuck Cut- recognition, and Dave Riggio and I shall usually selects a pattern of were presented a pin for 100 hours the week, gives a brief discussion of service. We also wound up on on it, and gives instruction and the cover of the winter edition of materials to anyone who wishes the VA newsletter Volunteer Voice to try tying it. Some of the pat- which featured many of Dave's terns covered include a rusty spin- photos of flies tied at our sessions ner, parachute Adams, Stimulator, and ants. Chuck is by our vets. One of the coolest bits of info that we a passionate and very talented teacher, and the quality have gotten lately was that two of our graduates have of the ties from his vets is often amazing. Our guys gone on to found PHW projects near their homes, one are not required to tie the featured fly, and some opt in Williamsport, and one in South Jersey. Neat, huh? instead to go their own way. Some will likely never Rod Building and Tying Leaders fish for trout, preferring to tie bass and panfish flies, while others tie saltwater stuff. Ed Penry and Ken Van There is probably even more diverse talent involving the volunteers of the inpatient/firehouse gang. Cus- tom rod builder Barry Hines of Brandywine Trout and 2015 Conservation Club (BTCC) is guiding one of our guys 2015 through the rod building process, and it shouldn't be Chester County Conservation long before Jason is fishing with his very own eight and a half foot five weight. At the April 20 session, Camp Matt Romano stole the night with a masterful presen- July 132h to 198h tation in the construction of furled leaders. At some hosted by point Gill Detweiler is going to bring us up to speed on Czech nymphing. Beginning in early May, this group Paradise Farm Camps will also begin doing a little trout fishing on area streams. We are now working with three outpatients. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 11 to Jay Breneman and Dave Riggio head up this group and 14 (6th, 7th, 8th grade.) Tuition of $250 covers all have spent countless hours making it happen. They expenses for a week. Scholarships are available. managed to finagle a table for us at the Veteran's Edu- For more information contact: cational Forum at West Chester University on Satur- day, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seven volunteers Camp Director: Margaret Van Gilder showed up to help out and ten vets showed an interest phone: 610-209-9410 in finding out more about this program. email: [email protected] A lot of good friendships are coming out of these pro- (Continued on page 9)

WWW.VALLEYFORGETU.ORG SUMMER 2015 4 PRESS RELEASE Tests Confirm Rare Cancer Finding in Susquehanna River Smallmouth Bass Sample

Editor’s Note: It’s been more than fifteen years since I build a case that we need to take some action on be- fished the Susquehanna River on a regular basis. At half of the fish.” that time the smallmouth fishing on the river was out- standing, but we were already hearing from Bob Since 2005, PFBC biologists have observed more than Clouser that the fishery was in trouble. The number of 22,000 adult SMB as part of routine surveys in the Sus- young bass in the river was declining, even though quehanna River basin and have not documented any good numbers of large bass were being caught. I fish with obvious signs of tumors. However, PFBC bi- stopped fishing the river about ten ologists continue to find sores and le- years ago, but last year I saw a few sions on young-of-year bass during boats on the river so I decided to give late spring and early summer surveys it a try. To my dismay, my first time at alarming rates. back to this once great river netted me no bass. Dr. Karen Murphy, acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (May 4, 2015) – Health, said “There is no evidence that The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Com- carcinomas in fish present any health mission (PFBC) today announced that hazard to humans. However, people two independent laboratory tests have should avoid consuming fish that have confirmed a malignant, or cancerous, visible signs of sores and lesions." tumor on a single smallmouth bass Arway added that anglers must make (SMB) caught in the middle Susque- personal decisions on whether or not hanna River by an angler late last year to consume fish. He also noted that and provided to the PFBC. The an- catch-and-release regulations for SMB nouncement was made during the are already in place on 98 miles of the PFBC’s quarterly business meeting middle portion of the Susquehanna held here today. River where the symptomatic fish was captured and on the lower 31.7 miles Cancerous growths and tumors on fish of the Juniata River from Port Royal to are extremely rare in Pennsylvania and the mouth. throughout the U.S., but they do oc- cur. This is the only documented case The PFBC first documented disease- of this type of tumor being found on related mortality of young-of-year SMB SMB in Pennsylvania. The finding was in the Susquehanna River in 2005. The confirmed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife continued mortality has contributed to Service and the Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory at the decline in abundance of SMB. Since 2012, the Michigan State University. PFBC has unsuccessfully petitioned the state Depart- ment of Environmental Protection (DEP) to add the PFBC Executive Director John Arway said that although river to the state’s bi-annual list of impaired water- the finding represents only one individual fish from the ways. “The impairment designation is critical because overall population, it provides additional evidence that it starts a timeline for developing a restoration plan,” the health of the fish community residing in the river is said Arway. being compromised. “We’ve known the river has been sick since 2005, “As we continue to study the river, we find young-of- when we first started seeing lesions on the small- year and now adult bass with sores, lesions and more mouth. Now we have more evidence to further the recently a cancerous tumor, all of which continue to case for impairment.” negatively impact population levels and recreational fishing,” he said. “The weight-of-evidence continues to (Continued on page 9)

5 SUMMER 2015 WWW.VALLEYFORGETU.ORG DUSINBERRE AWARD

(Continued from page 1) Watershed Association to do a major tree planting in the park. His current project is to live stake the headwaters of Trout Creek. Go get ‘em Chuck. We are very pleased to present the Keeper of the Stream, Dusinberre Award this year to Chuck Cutshall—a very active member with years of service to VFTU and our broader community. Pete Goodman

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(Continued from page 2) Gilder for leading the VFTU postcard drive. Valley Creek Workdays Yes we have monthly workdays! This news seemed to be immediately followed by an- other 24 pages of proposed rulemaking by PA F&B When? Saturdays following our general meetings with comment period from April 4 to June 3, 2015 and is stated to have the purpose of relieving the complex- Where? ity of regulations that “may be a deterrent to people Details provided at our general meetings or contact ei- fishing.” My work life is all about regulations so while ther Rod Horton or Pete Goodman

familiar with details reading them for ‘fun’ is painful. As a footnote to a table on seasons, sizes and creel Why? We are committed to protecting and limits (and repeated in chapter 63): preserving Valley Creek. It’s also a great way to meet **Note: [Approved] Stocked trout waters your fellow chapter members. are closed to all fishing from March 1 to the first Saturday after April 11 unless included in Want to Help? Please Contact the [Early Season Trout Stocked Waters Pete @ 610-827-7619 Program (see § 65.10 (relating to Early Rod @ 610-666-6167 Season Trout Stocked Waters Program)) or in the] Regional Opening Day of Trout Season Program (see § 65.12 (relating to Re- gional Opening Day of Trout Season Pro- gram)). [Waters included in the Early Season Trout Stocked Waters Program are closed to all fishing from April 1 to the first Saturday after April 11.] Waters included in the Regional Opening Day of Trout Season Program are closed to all fish- ing from March 1 to the first Saturday after March 28.

Then later in chapter 63 on General fishing Regulations a definition: As used in this subpart, the term “[approved] stocked trout waters” means [designated] waters that [contain signifi- cant portions that are open to public

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7 SUMMER 2015 WWW.VALLEYFORGETU.ORG Environmental Update

(Continued from page 3) down into Cool Valley Preserve. Ray Clarke, Preserve this important stormwater management project in the Manager for the Valley Creek Preserve led his group Valley Creek Watershed. from nearly North Valley Road to the old Cedar Hollow Green Valleys Watershed Association continues to work Railroad. With relatively small numbers we were able on their Growing Greener grant with some assistance to remove a lot of trash and other debris some of from VFTU and the Valley Creek Restoration Partner- which had resided in the flood plain for years. There is ship. Their efforts to naturalize existing stormwater more work to be done. Notably there are tires remain- basins thus improving their function in the Valley Creek ing in and along the stream which are going to take Watershed is another very needed effort. considerable effort to remove. But that is another day. Lastly, the Chapter received grant funding to investi- Thank you all who participated – it was a glorious day gate the Wilson Run drainage to Valley Creek. This to be out. We really made a difference.

effort was principally spearheaded by Rich Bauer. We DHALO—What Happened? have contracted Meliora Design to do stormwater run-

off modeling and are planning to locate flow sensors April 29, 2015 strategically in the drainage to assure the modeling. Ultimately these investigations should lead us to where I was visiting a fly shop a while back when the PFBC had to locate and what types of best management prac- recently proposed their changes in the DHALO areas. We tices for stormwater management. Wouldn’t it be got into a conversation about the merits and the lack wonderful to reduce erosion increase infiltration and thereof of the commission’s proposal. I was very anti the have Wilson Run actually flow to Valley Creek as it did proposal but one fellow, an employee of the shop, was … years ago? well I would not really say pro but rather resigned and Developments somewhat supportive. I was very surprised by his stance; just feeling that the proposed rule modifications What can I say? Every time I turn around there is were inevitable, so why waste your time and effort in some new development or re-development being pro- fighting the change. posed or it is an active work site. There are not enough of us to go around to monitor these projects This was totally contrary to my position and that of all the especially if we are hoping to get in early and make a fishermen I had spoken with. We discussed each of the difference in their stormwater designs. If you can help four changes and he could see validity in each. I could us contact me. Let’s see what we can do together. not. I could not follow his reasoning and could not be- lieve I would waste my time and effort on such a lost cause. Valley Creek Stream Clean-up I closed the conversation with some reference to doing On April 12th we had a get nothing when something seems NOT to be “right” is not group of 16 enthusiastic in my blood. Even if I may be jousting at wind mills… volunteers to clean-up Low and behold through the dedicated efforts of our Valley Creek and the as- own, Ken Van Gilder, our postcard campaign and our sociated flood plain. We many friends in local shops and well as many others state divided into three groups. wide who felt as we did the proposed I led the group that cov- changes to the DHALO regulations were ered the Valley Creek Park withdrawn by the PFBC. There may be and down into the hope yet. It is amazing what a con- “Siemens Easement.” Tim certed voice can accomplish. If we can Magee, Preserve Manager cause an ill-conceived regulation change for Open Land Conser- to be withdrawn just imagine what else vancy’s Cedar Hollow Pre- we could accomplish. serve led a group through Cedar Hollow and on Volunteers can move mountains. Pete Goodman

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(Continued from page 7) fishing and] are stocked with adult trout by the Commission.

I’m not going to even try to understand the section on the creel limits for all-tackle trophy trout, it is just eas- ier to catch and release… though I am curious about the definition of “adult trout”…

Anyway, get OUT and go fishing! Happy Summer!

Be well... Robbi Freisem El Cheapo Press Release

(Continued from page 4) (Continued from page 5) grams. As I have mentioned previously, not all volun- “If we do not act to address the water quality issues in teers are VFTU members, but all have found our pro- the Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania risks losing what grams worthy of the hours they spend on them. Dave is left of what was once considered a world-class small- is a long time BTCC member and past secretary of this mouth bass fishery,” he said. “DEP is expected to re- club. While my flies tend to be in the "toolbox" cate- lease its 2016 list of impaired waters in late fall. We are gory, that is they catch fish, but ain't necessarily urging them once again to follow the science and add pretty, Dave's fall into the "fine arts" class. Recently the Susquehanna River to the list.” he presented Jack McFadden with a classic salmon fly PFBC biologists conduct annual young-of-year and featuring married wings in the green, yellow, and red adult SMB surveys on this stretch of the river from late colors of the Vietnam campaign ribbon, while the body June through the end of October when sampling condi- did the same with the colors found in the Army Special tions are appropriate. In addition, the PFBC has Forces badge. He also did the same for me with the enlisted the assistance of certain anglers and guides to colors found on the Air Force Security Service patch. provide fish with obvious masses or lesions if they en- Black spiders they ain't. counter any when fishing the river. Lastly, one of our early volunteers was Joe Petrella. Last year Joe had some major health issues which kept PFBC staff are continuing to work with DEP, the U.S. him out of the area for several months. He is now on Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the road to recovery, even to the point of getting in a the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other little fishing. In early April, Joe and Dave got out on partners to focus efforts on better understanding what the DHALO section of the East Branch (Brandywine), factors are impacting the SMB inhabiting the middle and Joe hooked a monster. Now Joe likes to take pho- Susquehanna and lower Juniata rivers. tos and videos of his adventures, so he recorded his struggles with the beast. After releas- Media Contact ing the fish, he reviewed it and found Eric Levis, Press Secretary to his horror that in his excitement he 717.705.7806 had the camera backwards. Yep, ten [email protected] minutes of Joe grinning, grunting, and grimacing, but not one pixel of the 23 inch rainbow. Sorry Joey, I just couldn't help it. Jim Clark

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If you see a spill or fish kill, call us… Call any of your officers or board members (see the inside back cover of BANKNOTES)

Illegal Fishing and Poaching or Disturbance of a Waterway: Notify the PA Fish and Boat Commission

Fish Kills or Illegal Dumping: Notify the PA Fish and Boat Commission and PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

Water Quality and Pollution: Notify the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

*** Pennsylvania Department of Terry Peach Environmental Protection A Marblehead Flyfisher Emergencies should be reported immediately by telephone to the Southeast Regional Office 5716 Kennett Pike Suite D at 484-250-5900 Centerville, DE 19807 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) Phone: 302-654-6515

Mobile: 302-743-0966 Hours: Tue thru Fri 10AM-7PM Fax: 302-654-6533 Sat 10AM-5PM Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Email: [email protected] Commission Website: www.amarbleheadflyfisher.com

Our local WCO, Bob Bonney, has requested emergencies should be reported immediately to him via his cell phone: 610-637-6398 and to the Southeast Region of the PA F&BC (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM weekdays) 717-626-0228 Erosion and Sedimentation Issues: Notify the Chester County Conservation District 610-925-4920

Well and Septic Issues: Notify the Chester County Health Department 610-344-6225

WWW.VALLEYFORGETU.ORG SUMMER 2015 10 VFTU Officers & Board of Directors OFFICERS Environmental Chairman John Johnson President Pete Goodman 1085 Harmony Hill Road BANKNOTES Downingtown, PA 19335 Robbi Freisem 2194 Valley Hill Road Editor 610-873-9062 1000 Caln Meeting House Rd. Malvern, PA 19355 Tom Prusak

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VFTU GENERAL MEETINGS NEW LOCATION!

East Whiteland Township Building 209 Conestoga Rd., Frazer, PA

On Rt 401 just south of Rt 202 ramps

General Meetings held the second Thursday of each month 7:30 PM September through May NOTE: No General Meeting in March

June 11th VFTU and WCFG&W “Night on the Pond” 6:30 PM til ? Paradise Farm Camps