By Don Golembiewski
Nominations are now being accepted for positions on the SWTU Board of Directors. Our volunteers make a huge difference for our members, our resource and our community.
We are looking for one new director (thank you, Pat Hasburgh) and a new Treasurer as Nick Jackson has (admirably) served the chapter but will roll off the board.
We’ll have elections this April. If you have questions, are interested or know of someone who is, please contact any officer or board member.
We are also recruiting three SWTU members to serve on the nominations committee. This is a great way to get involved in our chapter and the commitment ends after our annual election at the April meeting. This is short term – all gain and no pain!
SWTU Nominating Committee for 2023
- Don Golembiewski, Chair
- Kevin Maes
- (Your name here!)
- (Your name here!)
- (Your name here!)
A Simply Splendid Series of Spring 2023 Workdays
Last Updated: April 5, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair
It may not look like it, but spring is just around the corner and I wanted to update everyone on our spring workdays. We still need to finalize some details, but the locations and dates have been determined. For now, please hold these dates open, if you can (note they’ve been updated slightly since last month).
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Posted: March 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Another New Easement Coming Shortly
By Topf Wells
Dan Oele, the DNR fish biologist for Dane, Rock, and Green Counties, scores again. Thanks to his patient work and the generosity of the Pokorny family, the DNR will soon have another easement on Sawmill Creek. Although the agreement is final, the paperwork will take several months. So, NO FISHING until the DNR signs go up. Read More
Posted: March 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
A Treasure Trove of Info on Key Local Creeks
By Topf Wells
Follow this link to Dan Oele’s new assessment of the trout fishery on the Sugar River. It includes streams many of us know and fish – the Sugar, Badger Mill Creek, and Story Creek as examples – and some surprises – Schlapbach Creek might head that list. Of particular interest are his descriptions, analysis and recommendations for Badger Mill Creek. My belief is that the report is more evidence that Badger Mill is well worth protecting in the face of the threat the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District presents to it.
Thanks to Dan for more excellent work on our local trout streams. SWTU is eager to work with Dan to protect and improve all these streams.
Posted: March 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Learn What Your Board’s Been Up To – March 2023
Minutes from SWTU Board of Director meetings can be viewed in this Google Drive. If you have questions on what you read in them, reach out to one of the Board members listed on the last page of each newsletter. (Note that you may need to click the “Last Modified” header at the top to sort the list with the latest minutes at the top.)
Jim Slattery’s Original Stimulator
Last Updated: March 12, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
In today’s world of instant communication, each of us is but one TikTok video away from stardom. Celebrities are newly minted on TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms almost daily, but their significance fades just as fast. The quantity of online fly-tying resources can be overwhelming, but this avalanche of information is a relatively recent phenomenon. How did we learn about productive new (or old) flies during the decades and centuries before browsers, websites, and YouTube? The social medium of lasting impact back then was the printed page. Books and magazines were the currency of public influence. Fly patterns could become locally famous by word of mouth, but recognition on a national scale came from hard-copy publications. Jim Slattery’s Stimulator fly is a perfect example of ‘going viral’ the old-school way. Read More
Last Updated: March 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – March 2023
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Newscasts – February 2023
Last Updated: March 8, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
This issue is filled with great information, including:
Posted: February 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Flies and Love in the Air at SWTU Meeting on February 14!
What to do on Valentine’s Day? You and your loved one could dine out but you’ll find crowded restaurants. Here’s a better idea: eat out a day or two before or after Love Day. You’ll have a more relaxing, possibly romantic meal with better service. Then celebrate Valentine’s Day with SWTU.
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Posted: February 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Make a difference and some new friends – step up for SWTU
By Don Golembiewski
Nominations are now being accepted for positions on the SWTU Board of Directors. Our volunteers make a huge difference for our members, our resource and our community.
We are looking for one new director (thank you, Pat Hasburgh) and a new Treasurer as Nick Jackson has (admirably) served the chapter but will roll off the board.
We’ll have elections this April. If you have questions, are interested or know of someone who is, please contact any officer or board member.
We are also recruiting three SWTU members to serve on the nominations committee. This is a great way to get involved in our chapter and the commitment ends after our annual election at the April meeting. This is short term – all gain and no pain!
SWTU Nominating Committee for 2023
A Simply Splendid Series of Spring 2023 Workdays
Posted: February 7, 2023 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair
It may not look like it, but spring is just around the corner and I wanted to update everyone on our spring workdays. We still need to finalize some details, but the locations and dates have been determined. For now, please hold these dates open, if you can. Read More
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