In what feels like a lifetime ago, I was a disaster relief volunteer. I was always astonished with how grief stricken and tumultuous conditions could unite people in supporting one another with, oftentimes, simple acts of kindness. As we are all experiencing this pandemic differently, I have found great comfort in how people are uniting…
Liquor Liability From time-to-time, chapters and councils desire to have alcoholic beverages supplied at TU sponsored events. This can take several forms, depending upon who furnishes the beverages, who serves the beverages and who charges for the beverages. TU recognizes that alcoholic beverages can be enjoyed responsibly, but the serving of alcohol at any TU…
In order to cultivate an active and effective conservation community, our efforts must better reflect the communities in which we engage. Having diverse perspectives at the table is critically important in bringing the conservation mission to life in chapters nationwide. The first step of meeting a goal is to identify what success looks like before…
It is vitally important that all of our youth programs have as their highest priority the safety and well-being of the children who participate in them. The programs should be carefully structured and carefully supervised to minimize the risks of physical danger and other harm. Whenever adults work with children and youth, there is the…
Jake Bliss serves as the president of his local Lackawanna Valley Chapter in Pennsylvania, the second consecutive chapter president under the age of 30. Prior to that he led his college Keystone Creekwalkers club, affiliated with the TU 5 Rivers Club program, and has consistently been an unabashed advocate for empowering more young leaders within…
National Leadership Council Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup In 2011, TU organized an initiative under the National Leadership Council to focus on engaging more women through our chapters and councils. The Women’s Initiative engaged in membership drives, recruited and trained volunteers at the local level to put on events and activities geared towards women across…
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Trout Unlimited (TU), through our 400+ nationwide chapters, has been working for over 60 years to bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams. TU’s 300,000 grassroots members and supporters bring our mission to life, creating thriving communities of anglers and conservationists across the country. This Program Guide helps volunteers implement…
TU Insurance Coverage and Related Issues for Chapters and Councils Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Below is a composite list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to Trout Unlimited’s insurance coverage. This FAQ has been prepared to help TU chapters and councils increase their awareness of risks, their general understanding of TU’s insurance policies, and the…
TU Veterans Services Partnership Background and Mission TU has been working for over 55 years to conserve, protect, and restore North America’s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. What really sets TU apart from other conservation organizations is our tremendous representation on the ground. TU’s grassroots members, working through 400+ chapters and councils, do…