Michigan TU Events

January


17 - Michigan TU Winter Meeting, via video conference, at MSU in East Lansing, and at NMU in Marquette

 



February


10 - Challenge Chapter Meeting - 7:30 pm E.L. Johnson Center - Chuck Hawkins from Hawkins Fly Shop
 
10 - Clinton Valley Chapter Meeting - 7:00-9:00 pm Precinct 5, Rochester Hills - Terry Drinkwine outdoor writer for the Macomb Daily will be presenting on the Jordan River
 
12 - Vanguard Chapter  Meeting - 7:30-9:30 pm Rochester Hills Environmental Education Center - Nature Photographer Brian Mckissen will provide tips for better photos of your fish and other nature photos
                               
18 - Copper Country Chapter Annual membership meeting - 7:00 pm at Portage Lake District Library, Houghton - Tom Rozion retired DNR biologist will be speaking
 
19 - Headwaters Chapter Tie-One-On - BJ’s Restaurant (Gaylord)
 
19 - Kalamazoo Valley Chapter Meeting - 6:00 pm The Fountains, Parchment MI - Kevin Feenstra of Feenstar Guide Service will be speaking - Dinner $15 Adult and $8 Youth/Student - RSVP to Terry Wittorp (269) 424-5138 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
21 - Leon P. Martuch Chapter - Bruce Richards – Salt Water Experience - 10:30 am Little Forks Outfitters - Contact John VanDalen (989) 832-4100
 
24 - Frank “Bob” Perrin – Lansing Chapter Meeting - 7:00 pm MUCC, Lansing - Carl Hueter will speak about fishing in Argentina - Kristin Nelson will speak about MCTU data collection
 
28 - Schrems West Michigan Chapter Fly Tying Celebration - Kights of Columbus Hall - 5830 Clyde Park, Wyoming - $10/adults, $5/kids 12-17 under 11 free

 



March


5 - Headwaters Chapter Tie-One-On - BJ’s Restaurant (Gaylord)
 
6 - Schrems West Michigan Chapter Seminar - Frank Willet from the Pere Marquette Lodge - 6:00 pm Grand Rapids Hilton
 
10 - Challenge Chapter Meeting - 7:30 pm E.L Johnson Center - Bob Jacklin from West Yellowstone Anglers
 
11 - Leon P. Martuch Chapter Fly Fishing Film Tour - www.aegmedia.com for more information
 
12 - Vanguard Chapter Meeting - 7:30-9:30 pm Rochester Hills Environmental Learning Center - Barny Wong will present on fly fishing for carp
 
12-15 - Frank “Bob” Perrin – Lansing Chapter - Youth Trout Pond at the Lansing Sport Fishing Show
 
14 - Kalamazoo Valley Chapter Ty-a-thon for Project Healing Waters - Elkhart Conservation Club, Elkhart IN - Contact Tim Scott - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (574) 276-0689 or Terry Wittorp - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (269) 424-5238
 
19 - Schrems West Michigan Chapter Annual Fundraising Banquet, RSVP at www.swmtu.org
 
19 - Headwaters Chapter Tie-One-On - BJ’s Restaurant (Gaylord)

20 - Clinton Valley Chapter Banquet for Conservation - 6:00 pm at the River Crest in Rochester Hills - $35 tickets for a buffet dinner and open bar - Contact Alan Johnston (248) 652-0154
 
21 - Kalamazoo Valley Chapter Annual Banquet - Niko’s Landing, Comstock
 



April


2 - Schrems West Michigan Chapter - Fly Fishing Film Tour - Wealthy Theater - www.aegmedia.com/flyfishingfilmtour.com - for more information

2 - Headwaters Chapter Tie-One-On - BJ’s Restaurant (Gaylord)

3 - William B. Mershon Chapter Spring Banquet - Trillium Banquet Center, Saginaw
 
4 - Michigan TU Spring Council Meeting - Ram Center, Roscommon
 
9 - Vanguard Chapter Meeting - 7:30-9:30 pm Rochester Hills Environmental Learning Center - Details about the TU 50th Anniversary Celebration
 
11 - Headwaters Chapter Intro to Fly Fishing Workshop - Johannesburg High School
 
14 - Challenge Chapter Meeting - 7:30 pm E.L. Johnson Center - Eric Sharp from Detroit Free Press
 
16 - Headwaters Chapter Tie-One-On - BJ’s Restaurant (Gaylord)
 
16 - Paul H. Young Chapter Spring Fundraising Banquet - Contact Ron Peckens – www.paulyoungtu.org
 
16 - Paul H. Young Chapter Annual Membership Meeting

17 - Fred Waara Chapter Banquet - 6:00 pm Northern Michigan University – Great Lakes rooms - $35 adults/$20 students - Contact Cheryl Breyers (906) 249-5651 or Ken Snyder (906) 249-9061
 
18 - Kalamazoo Valley Chapter Adopt-A-Highway - For information contact Dick Chamberlin (269) 671-4507 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

18 - Adams Chapter 13th Annual Banquet - 6:00 pm at Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theater - 4230 E. M-72, Williamsburg - $45 tickets contact Adams Chapter at Box 2129 Traverse City, MI 49685
 
18 - Headwaters Chapter 31st Annual Banquet - Ostego Club, Gaylord - Contact Eric Anderson (989) 732-7431 or John Walters (989) 983-4404
 
21 - Copper Country Chapter 10th Conservation Banquet - 6:00 pm Memorial Union Building - Michigan Technological University, www.coppercountrytu.org for more information
 
21 - Leon P. Martuch Chapter Annual Banquet - Elks Club, Midland
 
23 - Miller-Van Winkle Chapter Spring Banquet - 7:00 pm Perry Hotel H.O. Rose Room, Petoskey - $65/couple $35/single - Contact Brian Kozminski for tickets (231) 622-8300 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 


May


2 - Mason-Griffith Founders Chapter Fundraising Dinner - Ramada Inn, Grayling

2 - Miller van Winkle Chapter and MI DNR - Youth Fishing Expo Children’s Fishing Clinic - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Oden State Fish Hatchery Reservations Required - Contact Don Lockman (231)582-7127 or Email - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
12 - Challenge Chapter Annual Spring Picnic - 5:30 pm location TBD - Officer elections
               
30 - Headwaters Chapter - Install Temperature Loggers - Black and Pigeon Rivers

 



June


27 - Michigan TU Summer Council Meeting - Jay's Sporting Goods, Claire
 
28 - July 2 - Kalamazoo Valley Chapter - Michigan Youth Trout Camp - Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center on Higgins Lake.  Volunteers needed please contact Ken Nuorala at (269) 731-5137 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 


July


13-15 - Mason-Griffith Founders Chapter - Youth Fly Fishing Camp

18 - Michigan TU Birthday Celebration - DNR Rayburn Property - www.celebratetu.org

 



August

17-23 - 2009 National TU Annual Meeting - 50th Anniversary of Trout Unlimited - www.tu50.org

 



September


5 - Michigan TU Fall Council Meeting - Ram Center, Roscommon
 
19 - Headwaters Chapter - “Cedars for the Au Sable” Planting
 
26 - Headwaters Chapter, Remove Temperature Loggers - Black and Pigeon Rivers