SWTU, P.O. Box 45555, Madison, WI 53744-5555 president@swtu.org

Icebreaker Update 2018

Save the date for January 13, 2018

We are excitedly looking forward to our keynote speakers –Tucker and Jacquie Nelson from Nelson Spring Creek Ranch in Livingston, MT.

Their Facebook page (viewable even if you don’t have Facebook) has some great photos and videos that give you a good idea of why you will want to attend our 2018 Icebreaker!

Local speaker
Tim Landwehr of Tight Lines Fly Shop, will be our featured local speaker. He’ll be talking smallmouth bass fishing and signing copies of his new book, Smallmouth: Modern Fly Fishing Methods, Tactics and Techniques.

Tentative schedule:

9:00 am – 10:30 am: Welcome and Morning Keynote – Tucker & Jacquie Nelson

10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Local Feature  — Wisconsin Smallmouth on the Fly with Tim Landwehr (Tight Lines Fly Shop), Kyle Zemple (Black Earth Angling), and the Wisconsin Smallmouth Alliance

12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch

1:30 – 3:00 pm: Afternoon Keynote: Tucker & Jacquie Nelson

3:30 pm: Bucket Raffles & Silent Auction

Of course, we’ll have fly tying demos and conservation partner booths from 9 am – 1: 30 pm.

All day we’ll feature master fly tiers, conservation partners and more!

Donate to the Bucket Raffle
We would be pleased to accept anything from a handcrafted birdhouse to a guided fishing trip. Or consider donating new rods, reels, accessories, camping equipment, overnight lodging and especially sets of flies. Our vast array of raffle items adds excitement (and revenue!) to the event. Please deliver the items or make a commitment to a member of our Raffle Team: Craig Amacker and Amy Klusmeier.

Location. Location. Location.
The Icebreaker will once again be at American Family Insurance on the east side of Madison! Join us for great speakers, master fly tying demonstrations, and of course, a bucket raffle and silent auction featuring fabulous prizes!

Icebreaker Volunteers Needed! 
Are you looking for a way to give back to the chapter and help raise funds for stream restoration? Volunteer for the Icebreaker! Current opportunities are below. Contact Amy Klusmeier for more information.

Kid’s Activity Chair
We would like to offer activities for kids from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Icebreaker event on January 13, 2018. A volunteer is needed to plan activities, recruit additional volunteers (if needed) and coordinate day-of events. Estimated time commitment: 20 hours between October 2017 and January 2018.

Icebreaker Committee Chair
This volunteer serves as the liaison between the SWTU Board of Directors and the event venue, and is responsible for overall event planning and management. Play a key role in selecting the featured speakers, event activities, and fundraising. You will work with a great team of volunteers that assist with activities and bucket raffles, and receive guidance and support from past committee chairs. Please consider volunteering for this important chapter leadership position! Ideally the new chair would shadow the 2018 event chair and take the lead on the 2019 event. Estimated time commitment: 10 hours between October 2017 and January 2018 and 50 hours between September 2018 and January 2019.

If you have questions about the Icebreaker, contact amy.klusmeier@gmail.com.