Join fellow anglers and TU volunteer leaders from across the West on April 5 and 6 in Spokane, Wash.
Who should attend? Anyone committed to building effective TU chapters and councils.
What will you learn? Opportunities abound to develop your governance skills and practices, discover solutions to your leadership challenges, and increase your understanding of the key trends and coldwater conservation issues impacting that particular region. TU regional meetings are occasions to be inspired — by the work of TU staff, lessons from leaders and conversations with newfound friends.
Registration and Cost? The total cost is $150 and includes:
Register now [1]
Friday and Saturday, April 5-6: Workshops and Seminars
The Western Regional Meeting is designed to provide TU volunteer leaders with valuable tools and skills you can bring home to help improve the effectiveness of councils and chapters. Saturday's full-day session will include group discussions, concentrated workshops and opportunities for council and chapter leaders to share successes and discuss common challenges. View the agenda [2]
Friday, April 5: Evening Barbecue
Join us at the Northbank Shelter at Riverfront Park, only a few yards away from the Red Lion at the Park. The Washington council and chapters will provide local salmon, brews, and wine. In addition, we will enjoy a northwest salad, cole slaw, baked beans, and the company of other TU volunteer leaders from across the West.
Sunday, April 7: Optional Day of Fishing
Although much of the fishing will be dependent on the timing of Spring runoff, there are many options from which to choose. March Browns, BWO's, Skwalas and even some Gray Drakes are expected in early April. Silver Bow Fly Shop [3] located in Spokane Valley and Castaway Fly Fishing Shop [4] located in nearby Coeur d'Alene, Idaho are both great resources.
»Buy a Washington fishing license online [5]
»Buy an Idaho fishing license online [6]
Rivers:
»For more information about what to do in and around Spokane [7]
Lodging: Accommodations for the Western Regional Meeting are provided by the Red Lion at the Park, 303 W North River Dr, Spokane, WA 99201
Rates: $95/night
Reservations: 1 (800) RED-LION (1-800-733-5466) ask for the Trout Unlimited Western Regional Meeting Room Block before March 8, 2013
Travel: Traveling to the Red Lion at the Park in downtown Spokane is a breeze from I-90, and the hotel offers complimentary transportation to and from Spokane International Airport - just eight miles away.
Links:
[1] https://gifts.tumembership.org/events/western-regional-meeting
[2] http://www.tu.org/sites/www.tu.org/files/documents/western_regional_meeting_agenda_2013.pdf
[3] http://www.silverbowflyshop.com/
[4] http://www.castawayflyfishingshop.com/
[5] https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/
[6] https://id.outdoorcentral.us/
[7] http://www.visitspokane.com/group-travel/itinerary-ideas/