SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2019 Leaders & Tippets Lee Squires, Editor Mike Lubeach, President President’s Corner Once again, the TU Annual Chapter Banquet and Fundraiser drew a capacity crowd. Sherriff John Aubrey and his “Kitchen Posse” graced us with sumptuous victuals while the crowd perused the 37 raffle bucket treasures and 37 silent auction fare. It’s always a fun event and an opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones. Notable welcome was given to KDFWR 3rd District Commissioner Ralph Swallows, a large contin- gent of DCFF Members (some of whom are also TU Members as well), KDFWR Otter Creek R3 Hunting and Fishing Specialist Rachel Young, and Trout In the Classroom (TIC) Science Teachers Natasha Kremer and Dr. Jann Fry. Rachel will be our Guest Speaker at the Louisville TU Annual Chapter Meeting (and Election) on October nd22 @ 6:30 pm @ Cabela’s. The proceeds from the banquet go to support many TU initiatives including two new ones : FIRST RESPONDERS FLY CASTING TRAINING. We began with a group of firefighters and EMT’s teaching the basics of casting. Our next session will be actual fishing with one-on-one TU Instructors. Squires photos…………... Paul Vitello, ultra-dedicated Treasurer, pours over his computer program awaiting the onslaught of banquet attendees as Susan & Linda get the bucket raffle ready for the crowd. Tyler and Lee helped President Mike Lubeach set up a display of Natasha Kremer’s student’s Trout in the Classroom thank you notes. Natasha was the teacher at Freedom Elementary but has moved to Hebron Middle School this year. The iconic KFC buckets from yesteryear were used in the bucket raffle. They are no longer produced by KFC. Someone joked that they may be worth more than some of the items in the raffle ! We have the best bucket raffle items of any fundraiser that we have seen in recent and past history, bar none ! Susan, Lee & Linda display some of the silent auction items. You don’t find a hoot owl table just anywhere. The lucky bidder was well, just lucky ,is all I can say, to win it with all of the competition. The K of C buffet is always good and well received by attendees. The social hour before the dinner gives everyone a chance to mingle and reunite with old and new friends ANCHORAGE MIDDLETOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE FACTORY LANE FIRE STATION FIRST RESPONDERS FLY CASTING CLINIC Jeanne Remaks also joined the group as Dan & Roy taught the group how to cast like pros Lubeach photos TU COSTA 5 RIVERS COLLEGIATE PROGRAM. 5 Rivers is the newest initiative and is still in the planning stages. It will soon be launched at the University of Louisville. The U of L Bass Fish- ing Team, an on-campus fishing club has competed against many clubs in other universities with great success. I will be meeting with them in late September to form a new 5 Rivers Club. As an adjunct to our TU Chapter, 5 Rivers can attend our meetings, hold their own meetings, attend TU Fly Tying Clinics, and partake in TU activities. A U of L staff member will be recruited as a co-mentor along with a TU Member. 5 Rivers is a vital step forward in grooming potential TU Leaders of the future to carry out the TU Mission. Trout In the Classroom is off to a good start for the 2019-2020 School Year. Google or YouTube the video aired on Kentucky Afield TV on June 25th. Very Impressive. This year, we have science classes enrolled in TIC in the following area schools : In Jefferson County : Hartstern Elementary Frost Middle School Pleasure Ridge Park (PRP) In Bullitt County : Hebron Middle School Lebanon Junction Elementary In all, there about 25 schools enrolled in Kentucky and over 5000 school classes globally. Trout Education at OCORA’s Camp Piomingo is in its 4th successful year with about 2500 kids learning the Life Cycle and Habitat of trout. Louisville TU is planning a Special Veterans Day Cookout and Fishing Event on Veterans Day, November 11th. Check this website for more details as they are posted. All members are wel- come. Many TU Members have served our country and deserve recognition for their service in protecting and defending America. As a veteran, myself, of 4 years active duty in the U S Air Force during the Vietnam Era, I know of the many sacrifices that veterans have made to keep America “the land of the free and the home of the brave”. OUR NEXT MEETINGS & EVENTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH FLY TYING EVENT—TIE THE UFO 6:30 CABELA’S OCTOBER 2—5 TU NATIONAL MEETING ROGERS, ARKANSAS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH BOARD MEETING 6:30 COMMONWEALTH BANK TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH AT 6:30 FISHING WITH FIRST RESPONDERS LONG RUN PARK LAKE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND GENERAL MEETING SPEAKER : RACHEL YOUNG OTTER CREEK OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA R3 COORDINATOR ELECTIONS FOR 2020 / 2021 2019 IN REVIEW “ I HAVEN’T GOT TIME “ BY MIKE LUBEACH I’m reminded of the children’s story of “The Little Red Hen”. It goes something like this : She wanted to bake some bread to eat. She asked “Who will help me plant the wheat ?” No one would help. She heard one excuse after another. So she did it herself. Then she asked for help harvesting the wheat. Again, no one would help. Then it was time to mill the wheat into flour. No one would help. Then came time to bake the bread. Again, no one would help. Finally she baked the bread herself. The aroma of fresh baked bread carried throughout the neighborhood. All her neighbors came wanting to sample her wonderful bread. Then she asked, “Who will help me eat the bread “? The neighbors eagerly and almost in unison declared “We will help you eat the bread “! The Little Red Hen firmly responded, “Oh, no you won’t. None of you would help me plant the wheat, harvest the wheat, mill the wheat into flour, or bake the bread. I will eat the bread myself. We all claim “I haven’t got time” to do this or that. We all prioritize our time in ways we try to justify time spent in our daily activities. We say we need more time, but actually, we only budget our days and hours to self-satisfy what we and those around us perceive is expected. We often procrastinate doing things that need to be done. Whether at work or around home, we try to get by with just what is needed only to focus more later on activities we take delight in. For those activities we manage to devote much more available time. We are all guilty of being homo sapiens. It’s an inborn flaw we all share in common. ON THE OTHER HAND, we expect more from others than they can realistically provide. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy once said, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Today, we are at a turning point, a time for self-reflection. Our watersheds, our lands, in- deed, the air we breathe are all in danger of perilous demise. Some will diminish irreversi- bly. If each and every one of us fails to step up, to speak up, to challenge the leadership of this great nation, then we can only blame ourselves alone. Need we try to justify to our children, grandchildren, and future generations that we failed to protect them, their waters, their lands, their gasping breaths of air ? Must we wait until we become like cities in Southeast Asia where wearing masks on the streets to filter toxic air be- comes the norm ? Is waiting for someone else to champion the causes that you failed to ad- dress yourself going to be the order of the day ? Trout Unlimited continually navigates the seas of governmental shortcomings and irresponsi- ble legislations. TU cannot do it alone. TU is the largest responsible fishing organization in America, some 400 chapters strong with membership of 150,000. TU remains a watchdog to guard against such atrocities. Clearly, TU does not support or endorse any political candi- dates. However, TU DOES support common sense scientific principles and research that pro- tect and enhance the wellbeing of our planet. So …………….., now with all that said, where do YOU stand ? TU needs your support ………… active support. Be part of your children’s future. ELECTION NIGHT IS OCTOBER 22ND TROUT UNLIMITED, CHAPTER 476 WOMEN’S INITIATIVE SURVEY The following short survey has been compiled in order to seek out activities that would appeal to women. Please take a moment to complete the survey below and return it. You do not need to include your name. Thank you for your time! USING THE SCALE BELOW PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF INTEREST 1 – 5 5 Highly interested 4 Moderately interested 3 Slightly interested 2 Probably not interested 1 No interest _____ Women’s Only Fly Tying Event _____ Women’s Only Fly Fishing 101 Class _____ Women’s Only Casting 101 Class at a local Park _____ Participate in a fishing outing - In town, out of town, both CIRCLE ONE IF INTERESTED _____ Library: Books you could borrow about fly fishing, fly fishing tips and tactics, fly tying _____ Meet at a restaurant for a meal before chapter’s general meeting _____ Attend a chapter’s general meeting that features a female guest speaker _____ Family event such as a picnic that includes a variety of fly fishing topics _____ Having men assist at some of the Women’s Initiative events _____ Your interest at this time in attending a Women’s Initiative Event or Activity Would you be more likely to attend an event weekday, weeknight or weekend? CIRCLE ONE Would you like to be contacted about upcoming Women’s Events? Please provide preferred method to reach you:________________________________________________________ Please make any suggestions you have on Women’s activities or programs you would like to attend:____________________________________________________________________ Complete and send to: Linda Squires PO Box 6001 Louisville, Ky 40206 From the Editor …………………………Lee Squires LEE McCLELLAN PRESENTATION JULY 23 rd We were pleased to have Lee McClellan as our guest speaker on July 23rd.