AAATU Banquet blog

April 1st conservation Banquet

2010-03-08T18:38:00.000-05:00

Sorry I can't put up the Official form for the Banquet here but you can email Jeanne Haney at jhaney@umich.edu for tickets. Or you can buy tickets at Colton Bay Outfitters.

Here are the details:

April 1 Thursday
Barton Hills Country Club
Meal and 2 drink tickets- $95 ($40 is a donation)
Opens at 6pm dinner at 7:30pm
Dress - Casual to Formal (it is Barton Hills )
Jazz Band , dining, Silent Auction, Bucket Raffles, Live auction,
over $25,000 in prizes (see other entries)
Real auctioneer ! Pretend MC ! Door prizes!

Updated List of prizes at the April Banquet

2010-03-04T19:30:00.000-05:00

Acrylic Painting of a Trout	Kris Hermanson	Another Kris Hermanson Creation made especially for AATU. This is a one of a kind wild acrilic painting of a trout framed and ready for the Den or Cabin.
Fish on a stick	Mike Sivak	Well known artist Mike Sivak has created a couple of "Fish on a Stick" for AATU. These fun fish will brighten up a garden or cottage and are one of a kind.
Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited Logo Gear Collection	AATU	Swell collection of Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited Logo Gear - includes Duffel Bag, 100% cotton Fishing Shirt, Fleece Vest, Nylon Jacket and pair of fishing caps. All items may be exchanged for size or other items of comparable value.
Botox injection	Ann Arbor Dermatology	Botox injection to one area. Have that worry free expression you have always wanted.
Gift Cert $40.00	Blue Tractor BBQ	$40.00 gift certificate
Gift Cert $40.00	Cafe Habana	$40.00 gift certificate
Gift Cert $40.00	Grizzly Peak	$40.00 gift certificate
Gift Cert $40.00	Jolly Pumpkin	$40.00 gift certificate
Football	Dave Neal	Football memorabilia signed by recently retired University of Michigan football coach, Lloyd Carr.
Baseball	Dave Neal	Baseball memorabilia signed by highly successful University of Michigan baseball coach, Don Lund
Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit	Laura Shope	Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit * Smart for You: Includes all the products and cleaning tools you need to start cleaning your way to a healthier home for you and your family. * Smart for Your Wallet: The Get Clean Starter Kit replaces 830 bottles or boxes of conventional ready-to-use cleaning products you use in your house, kitchen and laundry, over $3400 of equivalent cleaning power. * Smart for the Planet: When you switch to the Get Clean Starter Kit instead of ready-to-use products, you're helping reduce over 100 pounds of packaging waste from landfills and eliminating 248 pounds of greenhouse gases, this is the environmental equivalent of planting 10 trees. Shaklee Get Clean offers you cleaning choices that are SAFE, POWERFUL, GREEN and SMART. Because when it comes to keeping your house clean and the earth safe, you shouldn't have to choose.
One bottle of wine each month	Gary Wilbert	One bottle of wine each month, selected and offered by owner Gary Wilbert. Must pick up bottle during each month, but gift certificate is transferable to a friend or colleague. Starts in April, 2010, runs through March, 2011.
A case of Cab	Lou Belcher	Case of bottles of cabernet collected from around the world by Lou Belcher.
Dozen streamers	Ken Spears	Hand tied minnow imitations for Michigan streams
Casting lesson	Eirik Vitso	Four hour, on stream casting lesson for one person with Eirik Vitso, Colton Bay Outfitters guide and casting instructor. Any skill level, no gear required. Michigan license required. Must use by September 30, 2010.
Large oil painting of a farm field near Mio and the AuSauble river	Elaine Headly	Large 3x4 foot original oil painting of a pastoral scene near the fabled Ausable River.
Magnum wine	Steelhead Winery	One magnum 2007 Steelhead Dry Creek Valley Zinfindel. This Dry Creek valley Zinfindel celebrates the restoration of Steelhead habitat in Wine Creek that runs through our estate. Steelhead wine is an official sponsor of Trout Unlimited and supports TU's national conservation efforts with a donation for every bottle sold.
Pound box of choice chocolates every month	Scott Hukestein	Pick up a full pound of choice chocolates, hand crafted at Schakolad, on E Washington, Ann Arbor, each month for twelve months. Must pick up during each month, but gift certificate is transferable to a friend or colleague.
Mona Lisa salon package	Mona LIsa Salon	Getting ready for that special night out? This complete package from Mona Lisa Salon includes haircut with styling, manicure, and facial. Look your best for that special someone.
Urban Fly Fishing Experience-on the Huron with Zingerman's lunch	Mike Mouradian	Spend a half day exploring the urban part of the Huron River fishing for Smallmouths,Bluegill, and Gar. After enjoy a riverside lunch from Zingermans. No Experience needed.Great for first timers. Must be used in 2010
Jon Ray guided trip plus lodging	Ray Schmidt	Guided trip for two. Includes one night's lodging at Schmidt's lodge in Wellston.
Guided trip West Yellowstone, MT	Cam Coffin Blue Ribbon Flies West Yellowstone, MT	One day guided trip for one or two anglers, 100 mile radius of West Yellowstone. Cam Coffin is BRF's head guide, is a native of West Yellowstone and one of the best trout guides you will ever find. Wade, float or whatever winner chooses. Winner to call ahead to confirm reservation ASAP. Mid-May to late October, 2010. Airfare, license and gratuity not included. Non-transferable must be used by winner.
Guide Trip	John Gulley	One day, one person guided trip (wade/float) on the North Fork of the White River or White River in N.Central Arkansas. Tailwater fishing for rainbow,brook,brown trout, shore lunch provided. Does not include transportation to Arkansas, license or guide gratuity.
Guide Trip	Todd Fuller	Winners Choice: One day guided fly fishing trip in an Au Sable River Boat on the North Branch of the Au Sable River, MI. OR One day guided fly fishing trip on Mosquitto Lagoon- Indian River, FL. Does not include transportation, license or guide gratuity.
Guided trip with Kelly Newman	Kelly Neuman	Full day for 1 or 2. Trips take you to one of the best rivers Michigan has to offer on the Au Sable. You'll be perched high above the water, running down a beautiful river with a perfect shot at every spot a trophy trout might be. Does not include transportation, license or guide gratuity.
Huron River Hex Hatch	Eirik Vitso and Jay Daly	Hex on the Huron, two persons with each guide, end of August, 4 hours in the evening. Fish the fabulous hex hatch for SE Michigan's one of a kind hatch. Does not include license or guide gratuity.
Guided trip to Merickel - Farley Trout Club in Toledo with Dan Zywocki certified Fly Casting Instructor	Dan Zywocki	Trip to be one day fishing , for one fisherman. Until creel limit , or catch and release limit is reached. I will spend the day with you to coach and advise, not just cut you loose with a good luck pat on the back. Trip to be on any Sat., or Sun. you choose provided I`m not booked for another event. Trip must be redeemed before the next banquet 2011.
Bamboo Fly Rod	Brack Hill Tackle	Mainstream Series 7 1/2 foot - 5 weight, 2 piece, 2 tip split bamboo fly rod. Based on the Dickerson 7613 taper this is a strong quick action rod suitable for mainstream Trout and Smallmouth Bass. The rod is finished in high gloss spar varnish with Dark Olive Green silk wraps over bright hardware including a bright nickle silver Moss Agate stripping guide. The reel seat is nickle silver sliding band and pocketed cap with a vintage Maple Burl hardwood filler. Package also includes Powder coated storage tube with vent seal cap and fleece tube sleeve.
Mystic Fly Rod	Mystic Fly Rods	A 5 wt graphite mystic rod. This rod is a medium action all purpose rod.
Bamboo fly rod, handmade	Jim Gilsdorf	Seven foot, 4 weight, beautifully handmade blonde bamboo rod, made by Jim Gilsdorf.
Orvis Helios Fly Rod	AATU
Orvis Hydros Fly Rod	AATU
Hardy ALN Fly Rod	AATU
TFO Switch Rod	AATU
Reddington Travel Rod	AATU
Guide Trip with Mark Hendricks	Mark Hendricks	As seen on TV! Co-Star of the 2009 Michigan Opening Day Episode on Trout Unlimited TV - enjoy a full day float or wade trip in the AuSable or Mannistee River with the President of the Mason-Griffith Founders Chapter and famous river guide out of Gates Lodge. Must be used during the 2010 season - does NOT include transportation to Grayling, Mi. , license or guide gratuity.
Ray Schmidt guide trip plus lodging.	Ray Schmidt	Guided trip for two. Includes one night's lodging at Schmidt's lodge in Wellston.
Brad Petzke UP guided trip	Brad Petzke	Half day guided float trip for one angler in the Upper Peninsula with Rivers North guide service. Join Orvis Pro-Guide Brad Petzke in fishing Michigan's beautiful, remote Upper Peninsula. Brad is the only full-time licensed & insured fly-fishing guide in the U.P. Brad strives to see his clients enjoy the serenity of the U.P.'s secluded streams and lakes. Teaching is his favorite part of guiding; the experience of your first Trout on a fly is his reward.
Guided trip for carp	Pete Hodgman	Full day wade for carp in Grand Traverse Bay. Time limited to best days for catching, June 10th to July 5th. 2010. Does not include transportation to Traverse City, or gratuity. Must have Michigan license.
Huron River Guided Trip	Paul Christensen	Paul Christensen “Mr. Huron” will take two people fly fishing on the Huron for a half day trip for trophy Small Mouth Bass. Trip must be scheduled between June thru August 2010 to hit the peak of the dry fly season. Be ready to stay up late and have a blast. Does NOT include transportation to Dexter, Mi. , license or guide gratuity.
Guided Trip West Yellowstone, MT	Geoff Unger Blue Ribbon Flies West Yellowstone, MT	One day guided trip for one or two anglers, 100 mile radius of West Yellowstone. Geoff Unger has been guiding out of BRF for many years and is one of the premier guides out of West Yellowstone. Wade, float or whatever winner chooses. Winner to call ahead to confirm reservation ASAP. Mid-May to late October, 2010. Airfare, license and gratuity not included. Non-transferable must be used by winner.
Guide trip	Mike Schultz	Half day trip on the Huron. Book between May 1st and September 1st, 2010. Trip may be upgraded to full day or additional anglers. Does not include license or guide gratuity.
Guided trip	Fins and Feathers	Full day fishing trip for two on some of Montana's most productive rivers with Toby Shwank, owner of Fins and Feathers Outfitters, Bozeman, MT. Does not include airfare, license or guide gratuity.
Shot gun	The Firing Line	TBD
Colton Bay Shopping Spree	John Davis	Back by popular demand!! Here is your chance to go crazy with a $1000 gift certificate to Colton Bay's stock of excellent equipment and clothing.
Dirk Fishbach huron guided trip	Dirk Fishbach	One half day walk-wade or two evening specials on the Huron River. Join Dirk Fischbach from Huron River Fly Fishing Adventures for a trip on the Huron River. If you haven't visited the Huron River before, you are in for a treat. Just minutes away from the major urban center of Ann Arbor, the river flows clear and clean through pristine woodlands and Metropark lands. Water quality is very good, and the smallmouth bass population is healthy and thriving. Owner Dirk Fischbach is an expert on the Huron River and authored the book The Fly Fisher's Huron, along with several articles about the river. He contributes to several websites, including fishing updates for the popular Huron River Net.
Family Portrait	Mike Mouradian Photo	Have a family portrait taken and receive a 11x14 and a 8x10. This may be a studio or outside session. Must be used in 2010
Magic Show	Joe Fusco	Magic shows for children of all ages. Offer includes a magic show for the party of your choice. Call to make arrangements ASAP. Offer good through March 2011.
Wheatley Fly Box	REC Components	TBD
Gear Duffle Bag	Graham Lewis	Gold/Gray medium mesh duffle bag from LL Bean. Perfect for holding fishing waders and boots, other gear at streamside.
Hand carved Canada Goose Fruit Bowl	Maria Olynyk	Beautiful, hand carved fruit bowl in shape of a Canada goose. Made, signed and dated by well known UP woodcarvers, Marge and Jim Wicks.
DeWitt Fly Box Package	Beatrice Hess	Selection of the Classic Dewitt molded fly boxes
RIO Line	RIO Products	TBD
Two Cooking Classes	Natalie Marble	Two cooking classes
(2) Cookbooks	Mike Gibbons	Two cookbooks: "Distinctive Recipes From Distinctive Eateries" by Mainstreet Ventures
Gift Cert	Craig Common	Gift Certificate - $25.00
Tickets to the show	Purple Rose Theatre Company	Two tickets to any Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday performance at Purple Rose Theatre, Chelsea, MI. Expires August 28, 2010.
Sandhill Crane Vineyard merchandise	Sandhill Crane Vineyards	Two Vinturi Wine Aerators, one for red wines, one for white wines. Two wine glasses, one corkscrew, all in a Sandhill Crane Vineyard Tote Bag.
Fly Shop Gift Certificate	Mat Wagner	Gift Certificate -$25.00
Two framed trout/salmon fishing paintings	Carlos Fetterolf	Chet Renenson, famed outdoor life artist, fisherman and hunter. Chet’s success and stature as a watercolorist is immense and his work is widely featured. These two paintings have been hand selected for the banquet and are handsomely matted and framed.
$25 gift certificate	Bivouac	$25 store gift certificate
Gift Card and Merchandise	Cabela's Dundee	$100 gift card and assorted merchandise package.
Gift Certificate for Medical Grade Facial Micropeel	Affinity Spa Medica & Salon	A medical grade chemical peel with microdermabrasion will help reduce fine lines and smoothe the skin. Will also brighten your complexion, minimize pore size and reduce discoloration. Must be redeemed by 12/31/2010.
Plush Snowman	Silver Bells Christmas Shoppe	Christmas in April! Big, Fluffy Plush Snowman right down to the carrot nose!
Jerky/Goodies Gift Card	Beef Jerky Unlimited	$25 Gift Certificate for your choice of remarkable seasonings, a mind-blowing assortment of hot sauces (from mild to insane), or the most savory selection of jerky flavors you're likely to find anywhere
Gift Card & Candle	Swan Creek Candle Company	TBD
Cheese Tray	Tommy York, Morgan and York	Three of the best and most popular cheese buys in our shop: Sweet, nutty real Emmental from Switzerland, cut to order off the 250 lb wheel; tangy hand-made three-month old Farm Gouda from Holland; and rich, earthy Cantal from France as well as three of our favorite cheese accompaniments: Catalan Arbequina Olives, Valencian Marcona Almonds and a slivered chunk of Spanish date cake all nicely arranged on a wicker tray and ready to go.
Gift cert	Dexter's Pub	Four $25 gift coupons for dinner at Dexter's Pub on Main Street, 8114 Main Street, Dexter, MI 48130.
Item	Donor	Description
Gala dinner for six	Mark Perry and Bob Hebner	With an outstanding variety of seafood, house specialties and prime aged steaks, this will be an evening to remember! Gather together your best friends and enjoy this five course dinner for six, paired with wines from the restaurant's well rounded cellar. Private rooms available by arrangement. Located just 10 minutes from Ann Arbor, North Point is a great place to dine in Dexter. Call ahead to talk about arrangements that will make this a special evening for your group. Must be used by end of December, 2010.
Case of Wine	Robert Schultz	Case of favorite drinking wines, mixed reds and whites, hand selected by Robert Schultz.
(1) Case of Outdoor Extream Soap	Selestial Soap LLC	(1) Case of Outdoor Extream Soap [10, 10oz bottles/case] Plus 150 sample size bottles (2oz) for each table setting.
Secret map of Riverside and Island park fishing spots	Mike Mouradian	Mike Mouradian" Professor Huron" has marked up a map of both Island and Riverside parks in Ann Arbor. The secret maps show which rock to cast to , times of the year and types of flies that work in that section of the best smallmouth river in the country. This map is based on years of research and experience
Secret Map of Carp Hotspots	John Heider	John Heider (the carp whisperer) has made a map of the Lelanau Area with his favorite Carp Hotspots. There are also best flies to use and times of the year along with contact information .
Dinner music, piano	Margaret Counihan	Two hours light classical piano music played live to entertain guests during dinner.
Dinner for eight, cooked in your home.	Sally Wisotsky and Steve Wyzgoski	Cooked in your home by chefs Sally Wizotsky and Steve Wyzgoski.
Wine	Roger Fechner	From the cellar of Roger Fechner, two cases of select French wine. One white wine, the other red wine.
Floor Cloth Painting of whimsical Trout	Kristin Hermanson	A big hit at last years banquet. Kristin Hermanson has created for AATU, a 2 1/2 x 4 foot floor runner. This is an original oil painting that can be used on the floor or on the wall.
Birdseye Maple Net & Fly Box with Michigan Assortment of Flies	John Klobuchar & Brack Hill Tackle	BirdsEye Maple catch and release landing net with matching presentation BirdsEye Maple fly box filled with a full compliment of Michigan flies - a complete selection of mayflies, caddis, stones, terrestrials and streamers to tempt the Trout from April through September.
Gift certificate	Creekside Inn
Gift certificate	Banfields
Gift certificate	Carlyle
Gift Certificate	Weber's	Gift Certificate- Restaurant
Gift Certificate	Metzgers	$50 Gift Certificate
Bear Andrews flytying class	Jeff "Bear" Andrews	Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Bear Andrews. Includes set of 3 fly tying DVDs. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction.
Baking Class for two	Zingerman's Bake	Baking Class for two
Condo on Maui	Greg Rose	Bid for this condo located at The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas and bask in the perfect Pacific setting. With its breathtaking vistas, limitless activities and elegantly appointed villas, this resort is one of Maui's most popular on one of world's most-desirable island destinations. Resort has three pools, outdoor bars, and is directly on nice beach. View the whales from early October through the winter. One bedroom with king bed, full kitchen, living room with queen pull out sofa and lanai (comfortably sleeps 4 adults). Offer includes seven-day stay (F-F or S-S) any time of year except week of Christmas and week of New Year holidays. Note: requires $40/day resort fee (not included in offer). Does not include transportation to Hawaii, other travel expenses.
Montana vacation home	Diane Martinez	Three nights/ four days in welcoming mountain home just outside West Yellowstone, MT, with easy access to Yellowstone Park, and fishing the Madison and Gallatin rivers. Unwind, play, fish, hike, ski, snowmobile, or just relax in this casually comfortable fully furnished home away from home. Sleeps up to 12 people. Available September 19, 2010-December 10, 2010, January 5, 2011-May 15, 2011, and September 10, 2011-December 10, 2011. Security deposit of $300 holds the reservation, $950 (plus tax) extends the stay to a week.
Chris Helms fly tying class	Chris Helms	Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Chris Helms. Full day class at Chris' shop including lunch. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction.
Motawi Tile	Motawi Tileworks	6"x6" Fish Tile: Turquoise Cobalt Colorway
Three private Feldenkrais Method® Functional Integration® Sessions	Dale Jensen	Functional Integration® Sessions are useful for conditions as varied as poor posture, joint pain, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and stroke. These sessions can help you move with better balance and coordination, feel stronger, more vital, and more energetic. These benefits are achieved through a combination of gentle movement, directed awareness and a thorough understanding of biomechanics. The Feldenkrais Method is named for its originator, Moshe Feldenkrais. Feldenkrais was a Russion-born judo master, physicist, engineer and teacher who developed the method as a way to help him overcome a serious knee injury. Dale Jensen, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, teaches the Feldenkrais Method to individuals, groups, and organizations. More information at www.mindbodymove.com or 734-646-9368.
Head Phones	The Firing Line	Set of Grado headphones, 'truly the world's finest'. Plug directly into your home entertainment center, sit back and enjoy without disturbing others.
Gift basket from Great Harvest Breads
Gift basket of coffee	The Drowsy Parrot Coffee Shop	Gift basket put together by the Drowsy Parrot owner, including coffees, mugs and other wonderful things.
Fly Tying Class	Saline Recreation Center	Gift certificates to two sessions of fly tying instruction at Saline Rec Center taught by Dirk Fischbach. Call for times and topics.
Dinner for two	Arbor Brewing Co.	Gift Certificate- Dinner for Two
Framed Print	Rich Trame	Michael Wilkins Color print of George Griffith tying. 9.5 X12.5 print double matted and framed to 17.5 X21.5. with a copy of "For the Love of Trout" by George Griffith.
Play Golf lesson, Round of Golf, Cart, and Zingerman's lunch	Coach Dee Drake	Dee Drake long time coach of woman's and men's golf at Huron High School will offer a round of golf at either a golf course near Charleivoix or Leslie Golf course in Ann Arbor. Must be used before October 2010. Great for all levels.
Set of flytying DVDs	Dennis Potter	Set of four fly tying DVDs
Quilt	Carol Harris	Hand crafted quilt that is machine pieced and quilted using multiple blue and brown hand-died batik fabric. The quilt is a contemporary style and features appliqaed trout accents. The quilt measures 58"x72".
Italian Red wine making kit	Home Winery Supply, LLC	Make and enjoy your own wine (5 gallons) with this kit from Home Winery Supply.

here is an early list of the items we will have at the 2010 aatu banquet

2010-02-06T14:16:00.001-05:00

Live Auction

Item	Donor	Description
Secret map of Riverside and Island park fishing spots	Mike Mouradian	Mike Mouradian" Professor Huron" has marked up a map of both Island and Riverside parks in Ann Arbor. The secret maps show which rock to cast to , times of the year and types of flies that work in that section of the best smallmouth river in the country. This map is based on years of research and experience
Secret Map of Carp Hotspots	John Heider	John Heider (the carp whisperer) has made a map of the Lelanau Area with his favorite Carp Hotspots. There are also best flies to use and times of the year along with contact information .
Case of Whites	Roger Fechner	From the cellar of Roger Fechner, one case of select French white wine.
Floor Cloth Painting of whimsical Trout	Kristin Hermanson	A big hit at last years banquet. Kristin Hermanson has created for AATU, a 2 1/2 x 4 foot floor runner. This is an original oil painting that can be used on the floor or on the wall.
Birdseye Maple Net & Fly Box with Michigan Assortment of Flies	John Klobuchar & Brack Hill Tackle	BirdsEye Maple catch and release landing net with matching presentation BirdsEye Maple fly box filled with a full compliment of Michigan flies - a complete selection of mayflies, caddis, stones, terrestrials and streamers to tempt the Trout from April through September.
Gift cert	Dexter's Pub	Two (2) $25 gift coupons for dinner at Dexter's Pub on Main Street, 8114 Main Street, Dexter, MI 48130.
Gift certificate	Creekside Inn	0
Gift certificate	Banfields	0
Gift certificate	Carlyle	0
Gift Certificate	Weber's	Gift Certificate- Restaurant
Gift Certificate	Metzgers	$50 Gift Certificate
Bear Andrews flytying class	Jeff "Bear" Andrews	Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Bear Andrews. Includes set of 3 fly tying DVDs. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction.
Baking Class for two	Zingerman's Bake	Baking Class for two
Condo on Maui	Greg Rose	Bid for this condo located at The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas and bask in the perfect Pacific setting. With its breathtaking vistas, limitless activities and elegantly appointed villas, this resort is one of Maui's most popular on one of world's most-desirable island destinations. Resort has three pools, outdoor bars, and is directly on nice beach. View the whales from early October through the winter. One bedroom with king bed, full kitchen, living room with queen pull out sofa and lanai (comfortably sleeps 4 adults). Offer includes seven-day stay (F-F or S-S) any time of year except week of Christmas and week of New Year holidays. Note: requires $40/day resort fee (not included in offer). Does not include transportation to Hawaii, other travel expenses.
Montana vacation home	Diane Martinez	Three nights/ four days in welcoming mountain home just outside West Yellowstone, MT, with easy access to Yellowstone Park, and fishing the Madison and Gallatin rivers. Unwind, play, fish, hike, ski, snowmobile, or just relax in this casually comfortable fully furnished home away from home. Sleeps up to 12 people. Available September 19, 2010-December 10, 2010, January 5, 2011-May 15, 2011, and September 10, 2011-December 10, 2011. Security deposit of $300 holds the reservation, $950 (plus tax) extends the stay to a week.
Dinner for eight, cooked in your home.	Sally Wisotsky and Steve Wyzgoski	Cooked in your home by chefs Sally Wizotsky and Steve Wyzgoski.
Dinner music, piano	Margaret Counihan	Two hours light classical piano music played live to entertain guests during dinner.

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Item	Who	Description
Urban Fly Fishing Experience-on the Huron with Zingerman's lunch	Mike Mouradian	Spend a half day exploring the urban part of the Huron River fishing for Smallmouths,Bluegill, and Gar. After enjoy a riverside lunch from Zingermans. No Experience needed.Great for first timers. Must be used in 2010
Dirk Fishbach huron guided trip	Dirk Fishbach	One half day walk-wade or two evening specials on the Huron River. Join Dirk Fischbach from Huron River Fly Fishing Adventures for a trip on the Huron River. If you haven't visited the Huron River before, you are in for a treat. Just minutes away from the major urban center of Ann Arbor, the river flows clear and clean through pristine woodlands and Metropark lands. Water quality is very good, and the smallmouth bass population is healthy and thriving. Owner Dirk Fischbach is an expert on the Huron River and authored the book The Fly Fisher's Huron, along with several articles about the river. He contributes to several websites, including fishing updates for the popular Huron River Net.
Jon Ray guided trip plus lodging	Ray Schmidt	Guided trip for two. Includes one night's lodging at Schmidt's lodge in Wellston.
Guided trip West Yellowstone, MT	Cam Coffin Blue Ribbon Flies West Yellowstone, MT	One day guided trip for one or two anglers, 100 mile radius of West Yellowstone. Cam Coffin is BRF's head guide, is a native of West Yellowstone and one of the best trout guides you will ever find. Wade, float or whatever winner chooses. Winner to call ahead to confirm reservation ASAP. Mid-May to late October, 2010. Airfare, license and gratuity not included. Non-transferable must be used by winner.
Guide Trip	John Gulley	One day, one person guided trip (wade/float) on the North Fork of the White River or White River in N.Central Arkansas. Tailwater fishing for rainbow,brook,brown trout, shore lunch provided. Does not include transportation to Arkansas, license or guide gratuity.
Guide Trip	Todd Fuller	Winners Choice: One day guided fly fishing trip in an Au Sable River Boat on the North Branch of the Au Sable River, MI. OR One day guided fly fishing trip on Mosquitto Lagoon- Indian River, FL. Does not include transportation, license or guide gratuity.
Guided trip with Kelly Newman	Kelly Neuman	Full day for 1 or 2. Trips take you to one of the best rivers Michigan has to offer on the Au Sable. You'll be perched high above the water, running down a beautiful river with a perfect shot at every spot a trophy trout might be. Does not include transportation, license or guide gratuity.
Huron River Hex Hatch	Eirik Vitso and Jay Daly	Hex on the Huron, two persons with each guide, end of August, 4 hours in the evening. Fish the fabulous hex hatch for SE Michigan's one of a kind hatch. Does not include license or guide gratuity.
Guided trip to Merickel - Farley Trout Club in Toledo with Dan Zywocki certified Fly Casting Instructor	Dan Zywocki	Trip to be one day fishing , for one fisherman. Until creel limit , or catch and release limit is reached. I will spend the day with you to coach and advise, not just cut you loose with a good luck pat on the back. Trip to be on any Sat., or Sun. you choose provided I`m not booked for another event. Trip must be redeemed before the next banquet 2011.

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Item	Who	Description
Guide Trip with Mark Hendricks	Mark Hendricks	As seen on TV! Co-Star of the 2009 Michigan Opening Day Episode on Trout Unlimited TV - enjoy a full day float or wade trip in the AuSable or Mannistee River with the President of the Mason-Griffith Founders Chapter and famous river guide out of Gates Lodge. Must be used during the 2010 season - does NOT include transportation to Grayling, Mi. , license or guide gratuity.
Ray Schmidt guide trip plus lodging.	Ray Schmidt	Guided trip for two. Includes one night's lodging at Schmidt's lodge in Wellston.
Brad Petzke UP guided trip	Brad Petzke	Half day guided float trip for one angler in the Upper Peninsula with Rivers North guide service. Join Orvis Pro-Guide Brad Petzke in fishing Michigan's beautiful, remote Upper Peninsula. Brad is the only full-time licensed & insured fly-fishing guide in the U.P. Brad strives to see his clients enjoy the serenity of the U.P.'s secluded streams and lakes. Teaching is his favorite part of guiding; the experience of your first Trout on a fly is his reward.
Guided trip for carp	Pete Hodgman	Full day wade for carp in Grand Traverse Bay. Time limited to best days for catching, June 10th to July 5th. 2010. Does not include transportation to Traverse City, or gratuity. Must have Michigan license.
Huron River Guided Trip	Paul Christensen	Paul Christensen “Mr. Huron” will take two people fly fishing on the Huron for a half day trip for trophy Small Mouth Bass. Trip must be scheduled between June thru August 2010 to hit the peak of the dry fly season. Be ready to stay up late and have a blast. Does NOT include transportation to Dexter, Mi. , license or guide gratuity.
Guided Trip West Yellowstone, MT	Geoff Unger Blue Ribbon Flies West Yellowstone, MT	One day guided trip for one or two anglers, 100 mile radius of West Yellowstone. Geoff Unger has been guiding out of BRF for many years and is one of the premier guides out of West Yellowstone. Wade, float or whatever winner chooses. Winner to call ahead to confirm reservation ASAP. Mid-May to late October, 2010. Airfare, license and gratuity not included. Non-transferable must be used by winner.
Guide trip	Mike Schultz	Half day trip on the Huron. Book between May 1st and September 1st, 2010. Trip may be upgraded to full day or additional anglers. Does not include license or guide gratuity.
Guided trip	Fins and Feathers	Full day fishing trip for two on some of Montana's most productive rivers with Toby Shwank, owner of Fins and Feathers Outfitters, Bozeman, MT. Does not include airfare, license or guide gratuity.

Rod Board

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Item	Donor	Description
Bamboo Fly Rod	Brack Hill Tackle	Mainstream Series 7 1/2 foot - 5 weight, 2 piece, 2 tip split bamboo fly rod. Based on the Dickerson 7613 taper this is a strong quick action rod suitable for mainstream Trout and Smallmouth Bass. The rod is finished in high gloss spar varnish with Dark Olive Green silk wraps over bright hardware including a bright nickle silver Moss Agate stripping guide. The reel seat is nickle silver sliding band and pocketed cap with a vintage Maple Burl hardwood filler. Package also includes Powder coated storage tube with vent seal cap and fleece tube sleeve.
Mystic Fly Rod	Mystic Fly Rods	A 5 wt graphite mystic rod. This rod is a medium action all purpose rod.
Bamboo fly rod, handmade	Jim Gilsdorf	Seven foot, 4 weight, beautifully handmade blonde bamboo rod, made by Jim Gilsdorf.
Orvis Helios Fly Rod	AATU	0
Orvis Hydros Fly Rod	AATU	0
Hardy ALN Fly Rod	AATU	0
TFO Switch Rod	AATU	0
Reddington Travel Rod	AATU

Other $20 tickets

Premium Shotgun
$1000 shopping spree at Colton Bay

$10 buckets

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Item	Donor	Description
Acrylic Painting of a Trout	Kris Hermanson	Another Kris Hermanson Creation made especially for AATU. This is a one of a kind wild acrilic painting of a trout framed and ready for the Den or Cabin.
Gift Cert $40.00	Blue Tractor BBQ	$40.00 gift certificate
Gift Cert $40.00	Cafe Habana	$40.00 gift certificate
Gift Cert $40.00	Grizzly Peak	$40.00 gift certificate
Gift Cert $40.00	Jolly Pumpkin	$40.00 gift certificate
Football	Dave Neal	Football memorabilia signed by recently retired University of Michigan football coach, Lloyd Carr.
Baseball	Dave Neal	Baseball memorabilia signed by highly successful University of Michigan baseball coach, Don Lund
Case of Reds	Roger Fechner	From the cellar of Roger Fechner, one case of select French red wine.
Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit	Laura Shope	Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit * Smart for You: Includes all the products and cleaning tools you need to start cleaning your way to a healthier home for you and your family. * Smart for Your Wallet: The Get Clean Starter Kit replaces 830 bottles or boxes of conventional ready-to-use cleaning products you use in your house, kitchen and laundry, over $3400 of equivalent cleaning power. * Smart for the Planet: When you switch to the Get Clean Starter Kit instead of ready-to-use products, you're helping reduce over 100 pounds of packaging waste from landfills and eliminating 248 pounds of greenhouse gases, this is the environmental equivalent of planting 10 trees. Shaklee Get Clean offers you cleaning choices that are SAFE, POWERFUL, GREEN and SMART. Because when it comes to keeping your house clean and the earth safe, you shouldn't have to choose.
One bottle of wine each month	Gary Wilbert	One bottle of wine each month, selected and offered by owner Gary Wilbert. Must pick up bottle during each month, but gift certificate is transferable to a friend or colleague. Starts in April, 2010, runs through March, 2011.
A case of Cab	Lou Belcher	Case of bottles of cabernet collected from around the world by Lou Belcher.
Casting lesson	Eirik Vitso	Four hour, on stream casting lesson for one person with Eirik Vitso, Colton Bay Outfitters guide and casting instructor. Any skill level, no gear required. Michigan license required. Must use by September 30, 2010.
Dozen streamers	Ken Spears	Hand tied minnow imitations for Michigan streams
Large oil painting of a farm field near Mio and the AuSauble river	Elaine Headly	Large 3x4 foot original oil painting of a pastoral scene near the fabled Ausable River.
Fish on a stick	Mike Sivak	Well known artist Mike Sivak has created a couple of "Fish on a Stick" for AATU. These fun fish will brighten up a garden or cottage and are one of a kind.
Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited Logo Gear Collection	AATU	Swell collection of Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited Logo Gear - includes Duffel Bag, 100% cotton Fishing Shirt, Fleece Vest, Nylon Jacket and pair of fishing caps. All items may be exchanged for size or other items of comparable value.
Botox injection	Ann Arbor Dermatology	Botox injection to one area. Have that worry free expression you have always wanted.
Magnum wine	Steelhead Winery	One magnum 2007 Steelhead Dry Creek Valley Zinfindel. This Dry Creek valley Zinfindel celebrates the restoration of Steelhead habitat in Wine Creek that runs through our estate. Steelhead wine is an official sponsor of Trout Unlimited and supports TU's national conservation efforts with a donation for every bottle sold.
Pound box of choice chocolates every month	Scott Hukestein	Pick up a full pound of choice chocolates, hand crafted at Schakolad, on E Washington, Ann Arbor, each month for twelve months. Must pick up during each month, but gift certificate is transferable to a friend or colleague.
Mona Lisa salon package	Mona LIsa Salon	Getting ready for that special night out? This complete package from Mona Lisa Salon includes haircut with styling, manicure, and facial. Look your best for that special someone.

$5 Buckets

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Item	Donor	Description
Family Portrait	Mike Mouradian Photo	Have a family portrait taken and receive a 11x14 and a 8x10. This may be a studio or outside session. Must be used in 2010
DeWitt Fly Box Package	Beatrice Hess	Selection of the Classic Dewitt molded fly boxes
RIO Line	RIO Products	TBD
Two Cooking Classes	Natalie Marble	Two cooking classes
Cookbook	Mike Gibbons	"Distinctive Recipes From Distinctive Eateries" by Mainstreet Ventures
Gift Cert	Craig Common	Gift Certificate - $25.00
Tickets to the show	Purple Rose Theatre Company	Two tickets to any Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday performance at Purple Rose Theatre, Chelsea, MI. Expires August 28, 2010.
Sandhill Crane Vineyard merchandise	Sandhill Crane Vineyards	Two Vinturi Wine Aerators, one for red wines, one for white wines. Two wine glasses, one corkscrew, all in a Sandhill Crane Vineyard Tote Bag.
Gift cert	Dexter's Pub	2 (Two) $25 Gift Certificates for Dexter's Pub

Fly Shop Gift Certificate	Mat Wagner	Gift Certificate -$25.00
Two framed trout/salmon fishing paintings	Carlos Fetterolf	Chet Renenson, famed outdoor life artist, fisherman and hunter. Chet’s success and stature as a watercolorist is immense and his work is widely featured. These two paintings have been hand selected for the banquet and are handsomely matted and framed.
$25 gift certificate	Bivouac	$25 store gift certificate
Gift Card and Merchandise	Cabela's Dundee	$100 gift card and assorted merchandise package.
Gift Certificate for Medical Grade Facial Micropeel	Affinity Spa Medica & Salon	A medical grade chemical peel with microdermabrasion will help reduce fine lines and smoothe the skin. Will also brighten your complexion, minimize pore size and reduce discoloration. Must be redeemed by 12/31/2010.
Plush Snowman	Silver Bells Christmas Shoppe	Christmas in April! Big, Fluffy Plush Snowman right down to the carrot nose!
Jerky/Goodies Gift Card	Beef Jerky Unlimited	$25 Gift Certificate for your choice of remarkable seasonings, a mind-blowing assortment of hot sauces (from mild to insane), or the most savory selection of jerky flavors you're likely to find anywhere
Gift Card & Candle	Swan Creek Candle Company	TBD
Magic Show	Joe Fusco	Magic shows for children of all ages. Offer includes a magic show for the party of your choice. Call to make arrangements ASAP. Offer good through March 2011.
Wheatley Fly Box	REC Components	TBD
Gear Duffle Bag	Graham Lewis	Gold/Gray medium mesh duffle bag from LL Bean. Perfect for holding fishing waders and boots, other gear at streamside.
Hand carved Canada Goose Fruit Bowl	Maria Olynyk	Beautiful, hand carved fruit bowl in shape of a Canada goose. Made, signed and dated by well known UP woodcarvers, Marge and Jim Wicks.
Gift cert	Dexter's Pub	Two (2) $25 gift coupons for dinner at Dexter's Pub on Main Street, 8114 Main Street, Dexter, MI 48130.
Cheese Tray	Tommy York, Morgan and York	Three of the best and most popular cheese buys in our shop: Sweet, nutty real Emmental from Switzerland, cut to order off the 250 lb wheel; tangy hand-made three-month old Farm Gouda from Holland; and rich, earthy Cantal from France as well as three of our favorite cheese accompaniments: Catalan Arbequina Olives, Valencian Marcona Almonds and a slivered chunk of Spanish date cake all nicely arranged on a wicker tray and ready to go.

Silent Auction

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Item	Donor	Description
Chris Helms fly tying class	Chris Helms	Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Chris Helms. Full day class at Chris' shop including lunch. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction.
Motawi Tile	Motawi Tileworks	6"x6" Fish Tile: Turquoise Cobalt Colorway
Three private Feldenkrais Method® Functional Integration® Sessions	Dale Jensen	Functional Integration® Sessions are useful for conditions as varied as poor posture, joint pain, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and stroke. These sessions can help you move with better balance and coordination, feel stronger, more vital, and more energetic. These benefits are achieved through a combination of gentle movement, directed awareness and a thorough understanding of biomechanics. The Feldenkrais Method is named for its originator, Moshe Feldenkrais. Feldenkrais was a Russion-born judo master, physicist, engineer and teacher who developed the method as a way to help him overcome a serious knee injury. Dale Jensen, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, teaches the Feldenkrais Method to individuals, groups, and organizations. More information at www.mindbodymove.com or 734-646-9368.
Head Phones	The Firing Line	Set of Grado headphones, 'truly the world's finest'. Plug directly into your home entertainment center, sit back and enjoy without disturbing others.
Gift basket from Great Harvest Breads	0	0
Gift basket of coffee	The Drowsy Parrot Coffee Shop	Gift basket put together by the Drowsy Parrot owner, including coffees, mugs and other wonderful things.
Fly Tying Class	Saline Recreation Center	Gift certificates to two sessions of fly tying instruction at Saline Rec Center taught by Dirk Fischbach. Call for times and topics.
Dinner for two	Arbor Brewing Co.	Gift Certificate- Dinner for Two
Framed Print	Rich Trame	Michael Wilkins Color print of George Griffith tying. 9.5 X12.5 print double matted and framed to 17.5 X21.5. with a copy of "For the Love of Trout" by George Griffith.
Play Golf lesson, Round of Golf, Cart, and Zingerman's lunch	Coach Dee Drake	Dee Drake long time coach of woman's and men's golf at Huron High School will offer a round of golf at either a golf course near Charleivoix or Leslie Golf course in Ann Arbor. Must be used before October 2010. Great for all levels.

Blitz Raffle

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Gala dinner for six	Mark Perry and Bob Hebner	With an outstanding variety of seafood, house specialties and prime aged steaks, this will be an evening to remember! Gather together your best friends and enjoy this five course dinner for six, paired with wines from the restaurant's well rounded cellar. Private rooms available by arrangement. Located just 10 minutes from Ann Arbor, North Point is a great place to dine in Dexter. Call ahead to talk about arrangements that will make this a special evening for your group. Must be used by end of December, 2010.
Case of Wine	Robert Schultz	Case of favorite drinking wines, mixed reds and whites, hand selected by Robert Schultz.

AAATU fall events

2009-10-09T10:48:00.003-04:00

ANN ARBOR CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED

2009 Fall Schedule

October 12 6:00 p.m. (social hour); 7:00 (meeting)

Bruce Mally of the University of Michigan

Building a spawning reef for sturgeon.

Also information about State andNational TU

Prizes, gear and tall tales

Creekside Grill, 5827 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

come early and join us for happy-hour food and drink in our own private room

November 9 6:00 p.m. (social hour); 7:00 (meeting)

Jim DuFresne, Author of Twelve Classic Trout Streams of Michigan (rev.)

“Wildnerness Fly Fishing in New Zealand”

Books will be available for Sale

Creekside Grill, 5827 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

December 14 6:00 p.m.

HOLIDAY PARTY

Colton Bay Outfitters, 4844 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor

For more information call Carlos Fetterolf (734-433-2661)

or Gary Slauter (734-994-7100)

AATU Banquet April 1 2010

Soon we will have a new look to our emails!!!

Join our Facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146085378284

Activities at Colton Bay

Our 2009-2010 Speaker Series will run from October through May. Presentations and Fly Tying Demo’s will take place from 6- 9PM on Wednesday's unless otherwise noted

* October 14th Mike Schultz:

Grand Bahama Island Bonefishing w/ H20 Bonefishing

* October 21st Jim Johnson:

Naknek River Camp Alaska

* November 25th Capt. Mike Gorton & Capt. Gabe Nyblad:

Good News River Lodge AK- Florida Keys Flats Fishing

* December 2nd Matt Hynes: AK West & Chagrin River Outfitters:

Fly Fishing w/ Switch Rods

* January 13th Tommy Lynch: Hawkins Outfitters:

The PM Program

* January 20th Jerry Darkes:

Warmwater Angling and Fly Design

* February 10th Capt. Kevin Morlock:

Indigo Guide Service: Beaver Island Carping

* February 24th Capt. Kevin Feenstra: Feenstra Guide Service:

A Year on the Muskegon River

* March 3rd Jay Daly: Colton Bay Outfitters:

Fly Fishing Colorado

* March 11th Capt. Brad Petzke:

Thursday River North: Fly Fishing the UP

*** Thrusday Night

* March 24th Capt. Brian Pitser: Schmidt Outfitters:

Upper Manistee Trout Fishing

* April 7th Dave McCool: McCool Outdoor:

Carpin the Great Lakes

* April 14th Capt. Brian Meszaros: GLFF:

Michigan Warm Water Fly Fishing

* April 21st Mike Schultz: Colton Bay Outfitters:

Huron River Fly Fishing

2009-10-02T10:47:00.000-04:00

A former Physh ed student now at the University of Michigan brought along a couple of friends to learn about fly fishing on the Huron River. We hope to start a club at the University. While I was setting up students were getting ready to play rugby in the park and a couple of them came by to tell me they had been fishing up north . Seems like a fertile ground for a Trout Unlimited presence.

Woman's fly fishing day

2009-05-16T20:07:00.006-04:00

Comments and pictures from the woman's fly fishing day. We had 10 women students and two woman AAATUers teaching (Margaret C. and Madeline D)
To see the pics full size click on the picture.

Mike,
Thank you so much! I had a great time, despite the cold (I will note that it is now sunny...grrrr)
Patti :)

Mike,

Just a note of thanks for such a fun time - I really appreciate your organization's willingness to share their expertise and passion for fishing with us "newbies". A free seminar (lunch included) was very generous. I'm looking forward to becoming skilled at fly fishing - I had no idea I had a talent for tying knots!! Your class definitely gave me the jump start I was looking for.

Please keep me on your mailing list for future events.
Best regards,
Trish W

Mike,
Thanks for these photos. I want you to know how much I appreciate AAATU making a class for women possible. I learned alot from you and with the assistance of the many fishing women volunteers we had great personal attention.

The weather was not so cooperative but we are all stalwart women and made the best of it. I am sooooo happy I learned how to tie on my own flies, no fish caught, only the back of my fleece and disappointed that I lost three flies, even with experts checking my tie ons.I guess those are my mistakes of the season so I can move on and enjoy the fishing next time.

Let me know of any events with AAATU fishing so I can join in. I loved meeting the other women members and their interest to have me fish with them anytime, always fish up with those who have more experience.
I love my hat and the lunch was great.

Suzanne

Hi Mike,
If I didn't thank you for Saturday's flyfishing event, I'll thank you again now. It was fun and I appreciated your generous efforts.
Also, the gals who help were great. Could you thank them for me?
Anna

pics from the 09 Banquet

2009-05-16T19:51:00.001-04:00

To see the pics full size click on the picture.

upcoming events summer 09

2009-04-04T19:19:00.006-04:00

More AAATU events
print and put on fridge

May 16th AAATU Woman's fly fishing day - We will be hosting a FREE one day intro to fly fishing for women in Ann Arbor. This is an opportunity to get a significant friend interested in fly fishing. 9am to 5pm casting, knot tying, fly identification, entomology, and wading. We have rods, waders, flies if you don't . We will have women instructors too. All You need is an interest and a pair of polarized sunglasses ( kmart ones are fine) Details will be sent to you with registration. Limited to 15 please register with Mike M. aaatu@mikemouradian.com

May 23 Sat Meet - up in Traverse City for Golden Bones (Carp) if you ever wanted to try this type of fishing , we will have a relaxed meet-up to hunt this fun fish. email Mike Mouradian aaatu@mikemouradian.com to get details

Early June- Gates trip

August- White fly meet-up in Mio
details to come, but a meet-up is a casual way to put on a trip. You figure out housing and transportation and we will help organize the rest aaatu@mikemouradian.com

SUDS ON THE RIVER
Thursday, September, 17, 2009
9789 Huron River Dr., home of Bill and Mary Kinley
Thursday September 17, 2009 is the date for Huron River Watershed Council’s SUDS ON THE RIVER – bringing together the award winning microbreweries of the Watershed to say that the reason is the Huron River water!

Brew masters from Arbor Brewing, Grizzly Peak, Jolly Pumpkin and Wolverine will be joined by many of Ann Arbor's favorite establishments: Anthony's Gourmet Pizza, Bennigan's, Cafe Habana, Jerusalem Garden, Morgan & York, No Thai!, Pacific Rim, Prickly Pear, People's Food Co-op, Tios, Tuptim Thai Cuisine, Whole Foods Market, and Zanzibar. Food and Beer Galore! Tickets must be purchased in advance msmith@hrwc.org

GREAT LAKES MYTH SOCIETY, a Michigan-based northern rock collective will perform, and AAATU will be teaching fly fishing!

July 18
Michigan Celebration – TU’s 50th Anniversary

The idea for Trout Unlimited was "born" on July 18, 1959 at George Griffith’s cabin on the banks of the Au Sable River when Mr. Griffith assembled fifteen like-minded sportsmen to form our beloved organization. On July 18, 2009, the Michigan Council of Trout Unlimited is holding a party to recognize this historic event. The Michigan Celebration will be held at the DNR Rayburn property on the banks of the Au Sable River, about two miles east of downtown Grayling. There will be food, contests, raffles, displays, games, entertainment, auctions, kid’s activities, fly fishing & fly tying demonstrations, etc. The details are still be worked out, but we expect a really fun, interactive, informative and special event. The event will be free and open to the public. Trout Unlimited members will receive special recognition and other surprises. Volunteers will be needed the day of the event to ensure it runs smoothly and for post party clean up. Mark your calendars today to be part of this very special event. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit the Michigan Celebration website: www.celebratetu.org.

NEWS RELEASE—LOVELLS TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY 3/11/09

TROUT UNLIMITED HISTORY EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTS LOVELLS OPENER

The Lovells Township Historical Society has announced that its seventh annual history of trout fishing exhibit will honor the 50th Anniversary of Trout Unlimited. The 2009 feature exhibit, “The Founding of Trout Unlimited, 1959,” will open on April 25 and close on September 30, in the Lovells Museum of Trout Fishing History. The exhibit will focus on the roles George Mason, George Griffith, Arthur Neumann and other board of director members played in the origins of TU. Gary Neumann, Art’s son, will discuss his father’s recollections of his activities in getting the organization started and his own memories of its founding. Brian Burroughs, Robert Andrus and John Walters will also speak on Michigan TU in 2009 from state and local perspectives. Another exhibit on the centennial celebration of the Au Sable River Main Branch Sunrise Club will be housed in the Lone Pine School House Museum, along with an expanded display of early fishing cabins built by the legendary Ed Kellogg. And yet another exhibit there will feature the current projects of the Au Sable North Branch Watershed Restoration Committee. The museums are located on the Lovells Township Grounds at 8405 Twin Bridge Road in Lovells. Regular museum hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museums will also be open every day during the week of August 17-25 for TU members attending its 50th Anniversary celebration in Traverse City.
In addition to the talks by Neumann and Walters in the Lovells Township Hall, Master Fly Tier Dennis Potter will exhibit his wonderful skill behind the vice. Two new presentations this year will be by Cheryl Stephan Lowes on Trout Fishing Art and Richard Perry on Bamboo Fly Rod Building in the Township Hall.
A new outdoor activity this year will be the first ever, first annual “Leaky
Waders 1K Run” from downtown Lovells to the Township Grounds. There will be five race categories and prizes for the winners. The $20 entry fee includes the race, a tee shirt commemorating the occasion and lunch. Join this fun race for the river, as the proceeds will support both the Historical Society and the North Branch River Restoration Committee. Throughout the day there will also be casting with vintage bamboo fly rods on the Township Grounds. All activities except the race are free and open to the public, including a lunch at the River Guide’s camp.

The Opener schedule, which will start at 10 a. m. and end at 4 p.m., will be as follows:
10 a.m.-4 p.m.—History Exhibits in the museums
10 a.m.-noon, 2-4 p.m.—Lowes, Perry and Potter Demonstrations in the Township Hall
Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod Casting on the Township Grounds
11 a.m.—“Leaky Waders 1K Run” at the Township Grounds
11 a.m.-1 p.m.—Lunch at the River Guide Camp on the Township Grounds
1 p.m-2 p.m.—Neumann, Burroughs, Andrus and Walters talks in the Township Hall

For information contact Glen Eberly at 248-626-6515/ 989-348-3084 or Roger Fechner
at 517-265-9561/989-348-4880.

Banquet 09 program

2009-03-18T17:23:00.002-04:00

The Ann Arbor Area Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Welcomes you to the Annual Conservation and Fundraising Banquet.
April 2, 2009

Mission of AAATU
To Conserve, Protect, and Restore Michigan Coldwater Fisheries and their Watersheds including the Huron River.

Board of Directors and Advisors

Gary Slauter - President
Mike Mouradian -Vice President
Tom Shope - Secretary
Jeanne M. Haney - Treasure
John Davis
Gene Michaelson
Dan Zywoki

Mark Delaney - Reel News/Publicity
Carlos Feterolf – Program
John Davis – Outings
Dan Zywocki – MCTU
Gene Michaelson – Membership

Banquet Chairs
Mike Mouradian/John Davis
Prizes
Tom Shope
Raffles Auctions
Lou Burhart
Decorations
Elaine Mouradian
Door
Robert Schultz

Cash Table
National City Bank

Also the many other Volunteers and Colton Bay Staff
Thanks to Howdy Holmes for Banquet Arrangements

So why donate to AAATU?

We don’t receive any money from your national TU dues.
A mailing costs about $500

We support these events:
Huron River Conservation Projects
Support of Huron River Fly Fishers “Catch and release” sign project
Rifle River bank restorations
Annually with the Mershon Chapter we physically and monetarily restore eroded banksides on the Rifle River
Ausable River Cleanup
Annually support the Big Water Cleanup below Mio
Physh_Ed Youth Fishing Class
Support youth fishing class in Ann Arbor. Grants High School Phys-ed credit.
Casting For Recovery (Cancer Survivor Camp)
We sponsor one woman for this Camp and provide many river helpers.
Reeling and Healing
Michigan TU Executive Fund
We support the executive fund of the MCTU
Huron River Days
Rifle River Handicap Access
Funded this important project
Fall fly casting workshop
Yearly casting workshop
Support to other TU Chapters fighting for conservation causes.
Huron River Watershed Council
Support efforts of this important group
Member of MUCC
And Many more......

Program of events

6:00 – 7:30
Cocktails with the Community High Jazz Ensemble
Silent auction begins
Raffle ticket sales begin
Live auction preview

7:15
Early Bird Drawing results
Begin dinner seating with song from Suzanne Gauvreau

7:30
Dinner Begins
Remarks from the Chair

8:00
Live Auction Begins

9:00
$5 Raffle ends
$10 Raffle Ends
Silent auction ends

9:30
$20 Raffles End

Suzanne Gauvreau is a breast cancer survivor who participated in the Reeling and Healing retreat last summer, where she learned to fly fish. An AAATU member was her volunteer fishing guide on this retreat. Suzanne found the outdoor retreat in a beautiful river to be very healing as she enjoyed the camaraderie with the other cancer survivors. She is now getting herself outfitted to continue fly fishing on her own.
Suzanne has a Bachelor's Degree in music (voice) from Michigan State University, and a Master's Degree in music (voice) from the University of Texas. She studied opera for a year in Italy, and has performed across Europe and in the USA including a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York. Suzanne has also taught music therapy. Suzanne sings with choir groups, and also on special occasions (such as our banquet here tonight).

Terms and Definitions

You must be present to win. If you do not respond by the third call a new ticket will be pulled.
All Prizes may not be in this catalogue. Prizes may be moved from one event to another at the discretion of the Prize Chair. Items may be removed at the discretion of the Prize Chair. All descriptions are for illustration only.

Silent Auction
In a silent auction, bidders write their bids on the sheet next to the item. You may use your ticket number for ease. At the end of the auction all bid sheets will be picked up and the highest bid wins.
Auction will end at same time. Please respect the Auction Crew and allow them to pick up auction sheets. If there is a conflict the Silent Auction Chair will determine who has the last bid.
Results will be posted and must be paid for and taken home at the end of the evening.

Blitz Raffle
These are timed events or limited ticket raffles. They may occur at any time. Pay Attention! We have a number of items of high value that will be in the Blitz raffle.
At a set time we will begin selling tickets from a deck of cards. You will receive half of the card and we will retain the other half. Once the cards have been sold we will randomly pick the winner.

Rod/ Guide Board
A raffle where there will be a number of winners chosen from the ticket pool. First card pulled will win the rod of their choice, second pulled card will choose from the remaining, etc. Get it? This is not rocket science. Be prepared to choose your prize quickly to keep things moving.

Bucket Raffles
Put a ticket in the bucket. If it gets pulled you win the prize.

*Prizes listed in the Program and web site are accurate as of March 18, 2009. We take no responsibility for changes, omissions or additions to the prizes offered the night of the Banquet

Live Auction
Banquet Plan Item Who Description
Live Auction 1 Saturday of Fun & Fishing on Devil's Lake Kelly Bennett Not your typical fishing trip. This day starts early...around 10 am. Complete with Homemade Breakfast, Worms(for the hooks), Fishing off the Pontoon, Sunbathing, Lots of Cold Wine, Beer and Snacks. YOU supply Rods, Reels, Essentials & Expertise. Mutually agreed upon date this summer.
Live Auction 2 1 Week in Alaska Chris Conrad Seven day package for one (1) angler at the Mulchatna Lodge in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Includes lodging, food, boat & motor and guide. Does not include transportation to Alaska, license and guide gratuity. Trip must be used between June 27 and Sept. 15 - 2009
Live Auction 3 Tennessee tailwater and Smoky Mountain fishing package
includes 6 items Hugh Hartsell Explore the beautiful Smoky Mountains in this fishing package. Fish smaller, pristine mountain streams or the famous tailwaters of eastern TN. Entrance to the Smoky Mountain National Park is just minutes from your lodging. Enjoy the quiet and seclusion of Townsend, TN known as the “quiet side of the Smokies”. Includes 3 nights lodging which can be scheduled between Aug 15th -Oct 1st (excluding Labor Day weekend), one full day walk/wade trip for two anglers, box of season appropriate flies from the local fly shop, one packed lunch for two anglers, one $100 dinner certificate and one $20 dinner certificate at local restaurants.
Live Auction 3 Tennessee tailwater and Smoky Mountain fishing package Wright Cabins Single bedroom cabin for 3 nights. Valid Aug 1-Oct 15th excluding Labor Day Weekend.
Live Auction 3 Tennessee tailwater and Smoky Mountain fishing package Thunderpeak Brew Packed lunch for two anglers.
Live Auction 3 Tennessee tailwater and Smoky Mountain fishing package Little River Outfitters Box of flies appropriate for the season
Live Auction 3 Tennessee tailwater and Smoky Mountain fishing package Miss Lily's Cafe $20 gift certificate towards dinner for two at Miss Lily's Cafe.
Live Auction 3 Tennessee tailwater and Smoky Mountain fishing package Trailhead Steakhouse Dinner for two at the Trailhead Steakhouse in Townsend TN. Certificate good for up to $100 towards dinner.
Live Auction 4 Watercolor painting of Trout Kris Hermanson This is a framed water color painting of a fantastic Trout from Kris Hermanson http://krishermanson.blogspot.com/
Live Auction 5 Fly tying class with Dennis Potter Dennis Potter Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Dennis Potter. Includes set of 2 fly tying DVDs. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction.
Live Auction 6 1 case of fine wine Roger Fechner Hand selected and donated from Roger Fechner's extensive cellar
Live Auction 7 Mona Lisa salon package Mona Lisa Salon and Spa Getting ready for that special night out? This complete package from Mona Lisa Salon includes haircut with styling, manicure, and facial. Look your best for that special someone.
Live Auction 7 Pair of Earrings - Guaranteed to Catch Fish Kelly Bennett One-of-a-kind, hand-made, precious set of sought-after earrings. Your wife will love them!
Live Auction 8 Zingerman's Bakehouse baking class for two Jean Henry, Zingerman's Bakehouse You and a friend are invited to choose from among any bake classes listed in Zingerman's Bake! You will get hands-on instruction in the art of great home baking during a four-hour class. All levels of baking skill are welcome. Plus, you'll go home with baked goods you made yourself! Select your class and call to make arrangements. Offer good until April 2010.
Live Auction 9 Plane ride of Ann Arbor environs Steve Blackman See Ann Arbor and environs from the air!! A plane ride for up to three people out of Ann Arbor Airport with Steve Blackman as your pilot. Summer of 2009. (734) 429 2372.
Restaurant package
Live Auction 10 Gift Certificate Banfelds Westside Dinner Gift Certificate
Live Auction 10 Creekside Bar and Grill Gift Certificate Tom $50 Gift Certificate
Live Auction 10 Carlisle Grill Gift Certificate John $100 Gift Certificate
Live Auction 10 Quarter Bistro and Tavern Gift Certificate Theo Mikos $100 Gift Certificate
Live Auction 10 Metzger's German Restaurant Gift Certificate Gift Certificate
Live Auction 10 Gift Cert.Monahans Fish Market Monahans Fish Market 2 Gift Certificates. Each for "A Fantastic Lunch for Two"
Live Auction 11 Sporting Prints Daniel Cote Set of three signed and number prints specifically for AAATU. Daniel Cote is the Editor of Double Gun Journal and his work has been featured in the Juried Ann Arbor Art Fair

$20 Ticket Rod Board Guide Board
Banquet Plan Item Who Description
Rod Board 1 Split Bamboo Fly Rod Lou Burhart 7' 4-Wt. Mainsteam Series Fly Rod
2pc. - 2 Tip Fast Action, Chinese Red Wraps
Bright Nickle Silver Hardware
Gum Burl Reel Seat Filler
Powder Coated Tube w/ Ventseal Cap

Rod Board 2 Cane Rod Jim Gilsdorf Beautifully hand made, dark bamboo rod, 7.5 ft, 4 WT. Inscribed for AAATU Banquet, 2009.

Rod Board 3 Orvis Helios Fly Rod John Davis Orvis Helios Fly Rod, 8.5 feet, 4 weight, mid-flex. Very fine!

Rod Board 4 Winston Fly Rod Winston Fly Rod: 7' 3wt WT

Rod Board 5 Winston Vapor Fly Rod Gates AuSable Lodge Winston Vapor 576. 7'6" - 4pc.- 5wt. 3.3 oz. These four-piece, fast-action rods are lightweight, responsive and have a wide casting range, allowing you to make gentle presentations up close or, when the need arises, to cast long distances. Vapor rods are available in a range of weights and lengths to meet virtually every angling situation. They feature a metallic olive green finish, matching aluminum rod tube and rod bag, and an Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee.

Rod Board 6 Mystic Fly Rod Mystic Fly Rod - TBD

Rod Board 7 Reddington Fly Rod AAATU Reddington Wayfarer Fly Rod, 5 WT, with reel, backing, flyline and travel case. Ready to fish!

Rod Board 8 Reddington Fly Rod AAATU Reddington Wayfarer Fly Rod, 8 WT, with reel, backing, flyline flyline and travel case. Ready to fish!.

Rod Board 9 Ross rod and reel set Tom Shope Ross Worldwide Essence FS 5/6 weight, nine foot, four piece, graphite rod and Flystart reel with backing and line. Very nice starter set, ready to fish.

Rod Board 10 Orvis Clearwater Rod AAATU Clearwater II 905-4 Fly Rod
9', 4-piece, Mid-Flex 7.5 fly fishing rod for 5-wt. line, 3¼ oz.

Rod Board 11 Orvis Clearwater Rod AAATU Clearwater II 908-4 Fly Rod
A versatile fly fishing rod for travel.
9', 4-piece, Tip-Flex 9.5 rod for 8-wt. line, 3½ oz.

Guide Board 1 Guided Yellowstone Trip Cam Coffin - Blue Ribbon Flies
West Yellowstone, MT One day float trip for two anglers, 100 mile radius of West Yellowstone. Cam Coffin is BRF's head guide. Wade, float or whatever winner chooses. Winner to call ahead to confirm reservation ASAP. Mid-May to late October, 2009. Airfare, license and gratuity not included. Non-transferable must be used by winner.

Guide Board 2 Huron River Guided Trip Paul Christensen Paul Christensen “Mr. Huron” will take two people fly fishing on the Huron for a half day trip for trophy Small Mouth Bass. Trip must be scheduled between June thru August 2009 to hit the peak of the dry fly season. Be ready to stay up late and have a blast. Does NOT include transportation to Dexter, Mi. , license or guide gratuity.

Guide Board 3 St. Mary's River Fall SteelheadTrip John Giuliani Fall Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon in the St. Mary’s River Rapids. 1 day guided trip with John Giuliani for 2 – 3 anglers on the Canadian side of the famous St. Mary’s River Rapids. Trip must be used to hit the peak of fall steelhead run from November 1 thru December 31, 2009 with a chance for Atlantic Salmon or resident trout. Shore lunch provided, does NOT include transportation to Sault Ste. Marie, Canadian license or guide gratuity.

Guide Board 4 Huron River Guided Fishing Trip Mike Mouradian Half Day Urban fishing trip with Zingermans lunch. Fish for smallmouth, gills and pike in a peaceful urban setting. This is a 3-4 hour wading trip. No experience needed

Guide Board 5 Guided trip to Merickel - Farley Trout Club in Toledo with Dan Zyocki certified Fly Casting Insrtuctor Dan Zywocki Trip to be one day fishing , for two fishermen. Until creel limit , or catch and release limit is reached. I will spend the day with them to coach and advise , not just cut them loose with a good luck pat on the back. Trip to be on any Sat. , or Sun. they choose provided I`m not booked for another event. Trip must be redeemed before the next banquet 2010.

Guide Board 6 Guided float trip and one night lodging for two Schmidt Outfitters Guided trip for two. Includes one night's lodging at Schmidt's lodge in Wellston.

Guide Board 7 Guided Trip on Huron River Dirk Fischbach One half day walk-wade or two evening specials on the Huron River. Join Dirk Fischbach from Huron River Fly Fishing Adventures for a trip on the Huron River. If you haven't visited the Huron River before, you are in for a treat. Just minutes away from the major urban center of Ann Arbor, the river flows clear and clean through pristine woodlands and Metropark lands. Water quality is very good, and the smallmouth bass population is healthy and thriving. Owner Dirk Fischbach is an expect on the Huron River and authored the book The Fly Fisher's Huron, along with several articles about the river. He contributes to several websites, including fishing updates for the popular Huron River Net.

Guide Board 8 Half day guided trip in UP Brad Petzke Half day guided float trip for one angler in the Upper Peninsula with Rivers North guide service. Join Orvis Pro-Guide Brad Petzke in fishing Michigan's beautiful, remote Upper Peninsula. Brad is the only full-time licensed & insured fly-fishing guide in the U.P. Brad strives to see his clients enjoy the serenity of the U.P.'s secluded streams and lakes. Teaching is his favorite part of guiding; the experience of your first Trout on a fly is his reward.

Guide Board 9 Full day float Baldwin area Jeff Hubbard Float the Pere Marquette, White or Muskegon for a full day with guide Jeff Hubbard. Offer good for two anglers, must schedule between May 1 and August 1, 2008. (231) 898 6246. License and gratuity not included.
Guide Board 10 Huron River Guided Fishing Trip Mike Schultz Half day trip on the Huron and a box of flies

Guide Board 11 Guide Trip Fins & Feather of Bozeman, MT Guided fishing trip for two people with Toby Swank, owner, Fins & Feather Fly Shop, Bozeman, MT. Fish a variety of great rivers in Southwest Montana. Expand trip by a day and double the fun

Guide Board 12 Salwater Guide Trip Capt. George Geiger Flyfishing or spincasting for 1-2 people, Sebastian Bay Inlet/Vero Beach, FL, with Capt George Geiger (772-388-3183, 566 Ponoka St, Sebastian, FL 32958). Fish the east coast of Florida for redfish, tarpon, sea trout, bluefish, jack crevalle, snook and ladyfish, whatever is hot. Book before April1, 2010. Further info, Carlos Fetterolf, Chelsea, 734-433-2661. Airfare, license and gratuity not included.

Guide Board 13 Rifle River Guide Trip with Meals & Lodging. MAY 2009. Mike Bachelder/Carlos Fetterolf PART A: guided full afternoon/evening trip on Rifle River, for 1 or 2, with Mike Bachelder, West Branch, MI. Flycasting for browns, light spin tackle for bows, DURING SULPHUR MAYFLY HATCH (A SHORT PERIOD IN LATE MAY). PART B: 2 nights lodging and food at The Remedy, Alger, MI, hosted by Carlos Fetterolf, bracketing Mike Bachelder's guided trip. Must be used between May 20 and May 30, 2009 excluding Memorial Day Weekend.

$10 Tickets Bucket Raffles
Item Who Description
$10 Bucket 1 Oil and Acrylic painting of a pastoral scene near Mio and the Ausable River Elaine Headly This oil and acrylic painting is of a scene from M-33 traveling north to the Big Waters of the Ausable

$10 Bucket 2 Gift Certificate Banfields Westside Bottle or 2 of Good Wine

$10 Bucket 2 Makeup consultation. Elizabeth Colburn (Anneke's Salon) Get a whole new look at Anneke's Salon! Elizabeth Colburn is a professional makeup artist donating either a teen makeup consultation or $50 certificate off adult makeup consultation and makeup case.

$10 Bucket 2 Two Dark Chocolate Rainbow Trout Nancy Biehn, Sweet Gem Confections Two dark chocolate Rainbow trout, hand-painted and freshly poured.

$10 Bucket 3 RIO Fly Line RIO Products 2 Spools RIO Gold Fly Line Weight Forward 5 in the new Mass/Gold two-tone color.

$10 Bucket 3 Clear Creek Travel Rod Case Joe Custer 6 inch diameter, 40 inches long, case holds 6 rods, and reels stacked in on top of rods.

$10 Bucket 3 Streamers Ken Spears Variety of hand crafted streamers for Michigan waters.

$10 Bucket 4 Two Plush Snowmen Silver Bells Christmas Shoppe A Pair of bendable plush Snowmen
$10 Bucket 4 Jerky Gift Certificate Beef Jerky Unlimited $25 Gift Certificate for your choice of remarkable seasonings, a mind-blowing assortment of hot sauces (from mild to insane), or the most savory selection of jerky flavors you're likely to find anywhere
$10 Bucket 4 Indoor Candle Chiminea Swan Creek Candle C. Indoor Candle Chiminea with scented votive candles
$10 Bucket 4 2 Free Oil Changes Spirit Ford 2 free oil change gc
$10 Bucket 4 Affinity Spa Medica Gift Certificate Affinity Health Spa Medical Grade Facial Micropeel

A medical grade chemical peel with microdermabrasion will help reduce fine lines and smoothing the skin. They will also brighten your complextion, minimize pore size and reduce discoloration. Must be redeemed by 6/30/2009.

$10 Bucket 5 Brown trout repro mount Joe Segler Brown trout reproduction mount

$10 Bucket 6 Pound box of choice chocolates every month Schakolad, Scott Hukestein, manager Pick up a full pound of choice chocolates, hand crafted at Schakolad, on E Washington, Ann Arbor, each month for twelve months. Must pick up during each month, but gift certificate is transferable to a friend or colleague.
$10 Bucket 6 Haircut and styling Ellen Stermer (Anneke's Salon) Get a whole new look at Anneke's Salon! Ellen Stermer will give you a new hiarcut/styling or an updo for a special event.

$10 Bucket 7 Great Lakes Harvest Bread Co. Christine Williams Gift Certificate for one loaf of special bread of the month, each month for a year.
$10 Bucket 7 Wine Wenk's Pharmacy 1996 Dow Quinta Do Bomfim Single Vineyard Vintage Port

$10 Bucket 8 Tying Desk Anon Hand-made oak tying desk with storage and a place for all your tools
$10 Bucket 8 Fishing Creel - Handmade Laura Bailey - Pine Grove Basketry Hand woven fishing creel with leather straps. Approx. 11.5x6x8

$10 Bucket 9 Shotgun Shotgun TBD

$10 Bucket 10 1 case of fine wine Roger Fechner Hand selected and donated from Roger Fechner's extensive cellar

$10 Bucket 11 Case of fine French wines Lou Belcher Hand selected case of French wines from Lou Belcher's extensive wine cellar. All 2005 vintage--the finest year for French wines in recent history!!

$10 Bucket 12 Full Day Trip with Kelly Neuman Kelly Neuman Full day Bass trip on the Lower AuSable for 1 or 2 anglers. Includes lunch and chance for some great Smallmouth bass. Must use this trip in July or August 2009. Doest not include local transportation, license or guide gratuity.

$5 Tickets Bucket Raffles
Item Who Description
$5 Bucket 1 Investment consultation The Fidelity Group Financial Advisors Consulting package for a portfolio review, up to 3 hours, to help an investor maximize their performance based on an investment allocation strategy for the current economic climate. This will involve an initial one-on-one meeting with the investor and follow up recommendations via telephone or email.
$5 Bucket 1 Computer clean up Gordon Sheill Up to two hours of computer clean up, high speed internet help.

$5 Bucket 2 Large, matted, framed photograph Mark Delaney Aerial view of "Sassy", a famous Great Lakes racing sailboat, (once owned by Colton Bay's John Davis). Photo taken by Dale Fisher, a well-known photographer whose work has been sold around this area for years.
$5 Bucket 2 Framed oil painting Mark Delaney A framed oil painting of an Orivis fishing cap by local artist Richard Finger.

$5 Bucket 3 Flyboxes Cliff Outdoors A great election of Fly Boxes from Cliff's including the Bugger Barn, Days Worth, Super Days Worth, Crab Shack and the Float Patch. The hotttest thing going for fly storage!

$5 Bucket 4 Guide Pack Fishpond USA FISHPOND CROOKED ISLAND GUIDE PACK for big rivers, open flats, or tiny spring creeks. Wear it as a fanny pack or sling bag (great lumbar support). Two generously sized main compartments will easily swallow large fly boxes. Molded zip-down "fly bench" with replaceable ripple foam liner. Integrated molded water bottle holder with "slide-in" bottle included. Padded air-mesh back. Four interior pockets/pouches, one secondary compartment. Webbing loops on belt sides for attaching pliers and tools. Net loop, tabs and gear keepers throughout. 10" x 5" x 11.5".
$5 Bucket 4 Caddy/wine combo Vintner's Canton Winery Fly fisherman caddy with a bottle of Rising Trout merlot

$5 Bucket 5 Bivouac $25 store gift card.
$5 Bucket 5 $50 Bonus Certificate David Prout $50 Dick's Sporting Goods Bonus Certificate
$5 Bucket 5 Orvis Hunting Shirt Graham Lewis All cotton, khaki with orange blaze on shoulders and sleeves. Sharp!! Men's size medium.

$5 Bucket 6 Tote bag Mark Delaney Constructed of duck cloth and useful as a gear bag or ladies handbag.
$5 Bucket 6 Four 'shot' glasses Mark Delaney Four 'shotgun shell' shot glasses. They literally look like shotgun shells.
$5 Bucket 6 Pop Corn Popper John Davis
$5 Bucket 6 Caddy/wine combo Vintner's Canton Winery Fly fisherman caddy with a bottle of Rising Trout cabernet

$5 Bucket 7 Merchandise Package TBD Cabela's TBD

$5 Bucket 8 Photography Portrait session Mike Mouradian Photography Studio or location portrait session with one 8x10 and 11x14 print.

$5 Bucket 9 Hand printed silk scarf and ties Lauren Kingsley Elegant hand made silk scarf and ties with fishing motif. Donated by Lauren Kingsley, owner of PaintedTrout.com. These high-end items are sold in fine fly-shops all over the country.
$5 Bucket 9 Hand printed 'Fish Michigan' T-shirt and bandannas Lauren Kingsley Just out, this new design T-shirt now available at PaintedTrout.com. Printed on the finest cotton, winner can exchange T-shirt for size that fits. Bandannas will add just the right touch for your next outing.

$5 Bucket 10 1/2 Day Trip with Brian Meszaros Brian Meszaros 1/2 Day Trip on Lake St. Clair, Lake Erie or Detroit river for Muskie, Bass or Whitefish. Does not include local transportation, license or guide gratuity.

$5 Bucket 11 Hair Salon Gift Certificate Karin Lindstrom $100 gift cert - can be used for cut and color at salon

$5 Bucket 12 Cheese Tray Morgan and York Three of the best and most popular cheese buys in our shop: Sweet, nutty real Emmental from Switzerland, cut to order off the 250Lb wheel; tangy hand-made three-month Farm Gouda from Holland; and rich, earthy Cantal from France as well as three of our favorite cheese accompaniments: Catalan Arbequina Olives, Valencian Marcona Almonds and a slivered chunk of Spanish date cake all nicely arranged on a wicker tray and ready to go.

Blitz Raffles
Item Who Description
Blitz 1 Gala dinner for six, five courses, paired wines North Point Seafood and Steak House, Mark Perry, co-owner With an outstanding variety of Seafood, House Specialties and Prime Aged Steaks, this will be an evening to remember!! Gather together your best friends and enjoy this five course dinner with paired wines from the restaurant's well rounded cellar. Private rooms available by arrangement. Located just 10 minutes from Ann Arbor, North Point is a great new place to dine in Dexter.

And a few more suprises

Silent Auction
Banquet Plan Item Who Description
Silent Auction 1 Fly tying class with Bear Andrews Jeff Bear Andrews Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Bear Andrews. Includes set of 3 fly tying DVDs. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction.

Silent Auction 2 Fly tying class with Chris Helms Chris Helms Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Chris Helms. Full day class at Chris' shop including lunch. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction.

Silent Auction 3 A2 Yoga Studio Pass Anna Powell Take any classes in catalog. Choose between nia and yoga. Fabulous studio. Offer includes use of sauna and shower facilities. Use by January 2010.

Silent Auction 4 A2 Yoga Studio Pass Anna Powell Take any classes in catalog. Choose between nia and yoga. Fabulous studio. Offer includes use of sauna and shower facilities. Use by January 2010.

Silent Auction 5 A2 Yoga Studio Pass Anna Powell Take any classes in catalog. Choose between nia and yoga. Fabulous studio. Offer includes use of sauna and shower facilities. Use by January 2010.

Silent Auction 6 5 Feldenkrais classes Dale Jensen The Feldenkrais Method® of Somatic Education makes you Fit for Living by improving the efficiency and awareness with which any movement is performed. Feldenkrais can improve the quality of everyday activity as well as athletic and artistic pursuits. Making Feldenkrais the foundation of any fitness program will help insure injury-free exercise.

Feldenkrais group classes are called Awareness Through Movement™ classes. These classes help improve posture, reduce chronic pain and tension, reduce stress and increase vitality. Lessons consist of gentle, verbally guided movement sequences designed to increase awareness of movement habits and provide new options for better organized movement in all activities.

Dale Jensen, Feldenkrais Guild Authorized Teacher, teaches Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement™ classes at Mindful Movement Space in Ann Arbor, every Wednesday from 10 to 11 AM and every Thursday from 7 to 8 pm (class times and location subject to change). More information at www.mindbodymove.com or 734-646-9368.
Silent Auction 7 Life Vision Coaching Sessions Laura Jensen Shope Senior Coach and Founder of Bluefire Institute (www.BluefireInstitute.com), Laura Jensen Shope, will guide you on a 2-3 hour journey of 'what's next' for your life and/or work. Using principles and tools developed by Clarity International (www.getclarity.com), Laura compassionately and effectively guides you to see what 'lights you up' and how to more efficiently follow the energy and create flow in your life. Come away energized and clear about your vision for the next stage of your journey.

Silent Auction 8 Dog training classes John Spieser Choose four monthly training classes for your dog from among eight classes offered between April 7th and July 14th. Classes every other Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM. Dog Heart, is owned by John Spieser who has spent the past decade in daily interaction with dogs and is an accomplished trainer of dogs and their owners.

Silent Auction 9 Flycasting Lessons Dave Leonhard Dave Leonhard, Streamside Orvis, Traverse City - - Master Flycaster and Teacher, 1/2 hour private flycasting coaching/teaching
Silent Auction 10 Arkansas guided trip package John Holsten "Two for one" float trip on premier Arkansas trout waters. The White and North Fork (Norfork) Rivers in Arkansas are recognized as two of the premier destination trout rivers in the United States. The White River yields 7-10 pound rainbow trout and world-class size brown trout. The Norfork River tailwater offers riffles, pools, and runs that are easily accessible and fished. Without getting hung up on your back cast. Norfork is also one of the few public fisheries where a “grand-slam” of trout fishing is very possible.

Silent Auction 11 Bear Creek Hunt Club, four bird hunt, and one year membership One year membership and 4 bird hunt for 1 person.

Special $20 Bucket
$20 Bucket Colton Bay Gala Shopping Spree John Davis Here's your chance to go CRAZY with a $1000 gift certificate at Colton Bay. A true sportman's Stimulas Plan! The lucky winner must claim your prize before Dec. 31, 2009.

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spring and summenr events

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March 14 Huron River Fly Fishing Club Fly tying show. This is a must come to event from our friends at HRFFC click here for more details http://pinckneymich.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2151

April 2 Thursday Annual Banquet at Barton Hills Country Club ( you will be receiving a mailing soon or at Colton Bay)
drawing for the Native Flyfishing Kayak http://aaatubanquet.blogspot.com

April 19 Sunday - pre season fun at the Mericle-Farley Trout Club in Swanton, Ohio (Toledo) An hour drive from Ann Arbor this club features a lake stocked with big educated trout. This is a good warmup for the opener. You can even keep a fish! cost $20 with lunch.
AAATU members,
Each spring for the last several years I have invited the AAATU down to Ohio to get the cobwebs out of your casting arm before the Michigan opener. Here`s a little info. about the lake. Merickle Farley Trout Club was dug as a barrow pit as the turnpike came through Ohio in the mid 50`s. It had a surface area of about 6 acres, and a depth of 8 to 10 ft. Through improvements it is now about 13 acres with a depth of 19 to 20 ft. with two shallow coves with about 8ft. of depth. It`s water supply is a combination of spring, and surface water that is traveling towards lake Erie.

Since it is a still water fishery, the fish, Browns and mostly Rainbows, are constantly on the move , your job is to place your fly so that it will intercept their path and entice them to strike. All fishing is done from shore, you may wear waders if you want to get a few feet closer to the fish.

From October through May we stock a total of about 5,000 fish ,usually a1,000 every other month. You may fish catch and release a total of 9 fish per day or catch and keep with a limit of 3 to take home and eat, or release the first 6 and keep the last 3.

The trip is on Sunday the 19th.of April. Fishing starts any time after 10:00 am. lunch at 1:00 pm . quitting time is up to you. Cost for the days fishing is $ 20 .00 per person, this includes Morning coffee, and a hot lunch. You may bring non T.U. guests with you for the same price per person. I would like to keep the number of fishermen to 15 to 18 so as not to over crowd the fishing experence.

Upon receipt of your check along with the names of those coming I will e mail you back directions to find the lake, flies to bring etc. Registration ends on Sunday April 5th. Checks received after that date will be returned . Don`t delay mail yours today.

Send your e-mail address and check made out to Daniel Zywocki to:

Daniel Zywocki
10060 W. Bancroft St.
Holland Ohio,
43528-8881
dzywocki@yahoo.com

May 16th AAATU Woman's fly fishing day - We will be hosting a one day intro to fly fishing for women. This is an opportunity to get a significant friend interested in fly fishing. 9am to 5pm casting, knot tying, fly identification, entomology, and wading. Limited to 15
please register with Mike M.

May 23 Sat Meet - up in Traverse City for Golden Bones (Carp) if you ever wanted to try this type of fishing , we will have a relaxed meet-up to hunt this fun fish. email Mike Mouradian aaatu@mikemouradian.com to get details

Early June-
GATES LODGE OUTING 2009
3 Days Fly Fishing on the Holy Water
Au Sable River - Grayling, MI.

May 31st, June 1st, 2nd, 3rd; arrive on Sunday afternoon for Dinner; depart on Wednesday morning, after Breakfast. Meeting times for Dinner at 5 pm, Breakfast at 8 am and Campfire at 10:30 pm.

Includes 3 nights, Double Occupancy, 3 Breakfast and 3 Dinners anything on the menu up to $30. Guest to pay the difference (affects only the dinner menu and deserts). Lunch available at Guest expense.

AAATU has booked 6 rooms, double occupancy.

Deposit of $100 due March 1st, balance due by April 15th, Package pricing, no refunds.

AAATU must confirm deposits for reservations by March 1st. We need to give back any unused rooms at that time.

Package cost per person is $300 (double occupancy) or $330 (single occupancy)

Don’t miss the Brown Drake Hatch - Reserve early!

Send your Deposits to:

Jeanne Haney
Treasurer, AAATU
2705 Hampshire
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
7342180374

Make checks payable to Ann Arbor Area Trout Unlimited

August- White fly meet-up in Mio

email Mike Mouradian for details
aaatu@mikemouradian.com

July 18
Michigan Celebration – TU’s 50th Anniversary

The idea for Trout Unlimited was "born" on July 18, 1959 at George Griffith’s cabin on the banks of the Au Sable River when Mr. Griffith assembled fifteen like-minded sportsmen to form our beloved organization. On July 18, 2009, the Michigan Council of Trout Unlimited is holding a party to recognize this historic event. The Michigan Celebration will be held at the DNR Rayburn property on the banks of the Au Sable River, about two miles east of downtown Grayling. There will be food, contests, raffles, displays, games, entertainment, auctions, kid’s activities, fly fishing & fly tying demonstrations, etc. The details are still be worked out, but we expect a really fun, interactive, informative and special event. The event will be free and open to the public. Trout Unlimited members will receive special recognition and other surprises. Volunteers will be needed the day of the event to ensure it runs smoothly and for post party clean up. Mark your calendars today to be part of this very special event. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit the Michigan Celebration website: www.celebratetu.org.

Early list of prizes

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Tying Desk Anon Hand-made oak tying desk with storage and a place for all your tools
Clear Creek Travel Rod Case Joe Custer 6 inch diameter, 40 inches long, case holds 6 rods and reels stacked in afterwards.

Streamers Ken Sears Variety of hand crafted streamers for Michigan waters.

Huron River Guided Fishing Trip Mike Mouradian Half Day Urban fishing trip with Zingermans lunch. Fish for smallmouth, gills and pike in a peaceful urban setting. This is a 3-4 hour wading trip. No experience needed

Split Bamboo Fly Rod
Lou Burhart
7' 4-Wt. Mainsteam Series Fly Rod
2pc. - 2 Tip Fast Action
Bright Nickle Silver Hardware
Vintage BirdsEye Maple Reel Seat
Powder Coated Tube w/ Ventseal Cap

Hunting shirt and Orvis sweatshirt Graham Lewis

Huron River Guided Fishing Trip Mike Schultz Half day trip on the Huron for smallmouth bass.

Photography Portrait session Mike Mouradian Photography Studio or location portrait session with one 8x10 and 11x14 print.

Fly tying class with Dennis Potter Dennis Potter Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Dennis Potter. Includes set of 2 fly tying DVDs. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction.

Fly tying class with Bear Andrews Jeff Bear Andrews Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Bear Andrews. Includes set of 3 fly tying DVDs. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction.

Fly tying class with Chris Helms Chris Helms Personalized fly tying class for winner and 3 friends with Chris Helms. Full day class at Chris' shop including lunch. Arranged at the convenience of both parties. No time restriction.

Guided float trip and one night lodging for two Schmidt Outfitters Guided trip for two. Includes one night's lodging at Schmidt's lodge in Wellston.

Tennessee tailwater and Smoky Mountain fishing package Miss Lily's Cafe Dinner for two.
Tennessee tailwater and Smoky Mountain fishing package Wright Cabins Single bedroom cabin for 3 nights. Limitations:
Tennessee tailwater and Smoky Mountain fishing package Hugh Hartsell Full day walk/wade guided trip for two anglers on Tennessee tailwater or Smoky Mountain stream.
Tennessee tailwater and Smoky Mountain fishing package Jaimie Matzko Packed lunch for two anglers.

Tennessee tailwater and Smoky Mountain fishing package Little River Outfitters fly shop donation

RIO Fly Line RIO Products 2 Spools RIO Gold Fly Line

Flyboxes Cliff Outdoors Selection of Fly Boxes

Guided Yellowstone Trip Cam Coffin - Blue Ribbon Flies

West Yellowstone, MT One day trip for 2 - walk in or float the Madison, Yellowstone or any river in YNP Use from Jan 2009 thru Jan 2010

Orvis Fly Rod Gates AuSable Lodge

helios Orvis Rod - In Route

Anneke's Salon package Elizabeth Colburn (Anneke's Salon) donating either: 1) teen "makeup for the 8h day" (makeup lesson for teens age 12-18), or 2) case with makeup brushes + $50 "makeup for the 8h day" for adults. can combine with the haircut from ellen for a package if we would like.

Anneke's Salon package Ellen (Anneke's Salon) Haircut or updo for special event
Mona Lisa salon package Mona Lisa Salon and Spa Haircut, manicure and facial for that special event. ?prom package

Pound box of choice chocolates every month Schakolad, Scott Hukestein, manager Pick up a full pound of choice chocolates, hand crafted at Schakolad, on E Washington, Ann Arbor, each month for twelve months. Must pick up during each month, but gift certificate is transferable to a friend or colleague.

Bivouac $25 gift card.

Two Plush Snowmen Silver Bells Christmas Shoppe A Pair of bendable plush Snowmen

Jerky Gift Certificate Beef Jerky Unlimited $25 Gift Certificate for your choice of remarkable seasonings, a mind-blowing assortment of hot sauces (from mild to insane), or the most savory selection of jerky flavors you're likely to find anywhere

Discount Certificate Scott FLy Rods $ TBD Discount/Gift Certificate

Gift Certificate Banfelds Westside Dinner Gift Certificate

Gift Certificate Banfields WEstside Bottle or 2 of Good Wine

Guide Pack Fishpond USA FISHPOND CROOKED ISLAND GUIDE PACK for big rivers, open flats, or tiny spring creeks. Wear it as a fanny pack or sling bag (great lumbar support). Two generously sized main compartments will easily swallow large fly boxes. Molded zip-down "fly bench" with replaceable ripple foam liner. Integrated molded water bottle holder with "slide-in" bottle included. Padded air-mesh back. Four interior pockets/pouches, one secondary compartment. Webbing loops on belt sides for attaching pliers and tools. Net loop, tabs and gear keepers throughout. 10" x 5" x 11.5". Color is Bahama-Blue/Sand

Huron River Guided Trip Paul Christensen Paul Christensen “Mr. Huron” will take two people fly fishing on the Huron for a half day trip for trophy Small Mouth Bass. Trip must be scheduled between June thru August 2009 to hit the peak of the dry fly season. Be ready to stay up late and have a blast. Does NOT include transportation to Dexter, Mi. , license or guide gratuity.

Full day float Baldwin area Jeff Hubbard Float the Pere Marquette, White or Muskegon for a full day with guide Jeff Hubbard. Offer good for two anglers, must schedule between May 1 and August 1, 2008. (231) 898 6246. License and gratuity not included.

Gift Cert. Sparrow Market Sparrow Market -Kerrytown $25 gc

Gift Cert. Monahans Fish Market Monahans Fish Market TBD

Door Prize gifts Premier Pontoon Boats misc. items, probably mugs, tshirts, etc.

Wine Wenk's Pharmacy 1996 Dow Quinta Do Bomfim Single Vineyard Vintage Port

2 Free Oil Changes Spirit Ford 2 free oil change gc

Fishing at the Bennett Cottage Kelly Bennett Faux Fishing Trip - Day starts early...around 10 am on Saturday this summer. Complete with Homemade Breakfast, Worms(for the hooks), Pontoon Service on Devils Lake -Irish HIlls, complete with Fishing, Sunbathing, Cold Wine & Beer and Snacs. Finish the day wiht a Grilled Surf & Turf Meal.

2 cases of fine wine Roger Fechner Hand selected and donated from Roger Fechner's extensive cellar

Tote bag Mark Delaney Constructed of duck cloth and useful as a gear bag or ladies handbag.

Four 'shot' glasses Mark Delaney Four 'shotgun shell' shot glasses. They literally look like shotgun shells.

Large, matted, framed photograph Mark Delaney Aerial view of "Sassy", a famous Great Lakes racing sailboat, (once owned by Colton Bay's John Davis). Photo taken by Dale Fisher, a well-known photographer whose work has been sold around this area for years.

Framed oil painting Mark Delaney A framed oil painting of an Orivis fishing cap by local artist Richard Finger.

Great Lakes Harvest Bread Co. Christine One loaf of bread each month for a year.

Computer clean up Gordon Sheill Up to two hours of computer clean up, high speed internet help.

Case of fine French wines Lou Belcher Hand selected case of French wines from Lou Belcher's extensive wine cellar.

A2 Yoga Studio Passes (3) Anna Powell For one week, take any classes in catalog. Choose between nia and yoga. Fabulous studio. Offer includes use of sauna and shower facilities. Limited to one pass per person. Use by January 2010.

Guided trip to Merickel - Farley Trout Club in Toledo with Dan Zywocki certified Fly Casting Insrtuctor Dan Zywocki Trip to be one day fishing , for two fishermen. Until creel limit , or catch and release limit is reached. I will spend the day with them to coach and advise , not just cut them loose with a good luck pat on the back. Trip to be on any Sat. , or Sun. they choose provided I`m not booked for another event. Trip must be redeemed before the next banquet 2010.

Watercolor painting of Trout Kris Hermanson This is a framed water color painting of a fantastic Trout from Kris Hermanson http://krishermanson.blogspot.com/

Caddy/wine combo Vintner's Canton Winery Fly fisherman caddy with a bottle of merlot
Caddy/wine combo Vintner's Canton Winery Fly fisherman caddy with a bottle of cabernet

TBD Joe Segler TBD trout mount

5 Feldenkrais classes Dale Jensen The Feldenkrais Method® of Somatic Education makes you Fit for Living by improving the efficiency and awareness with which any movement is performed. Feldenkrais can improve the quality of everyday activity as well as athletic and artistic pursuits. Making Feldenkrais the foundation of any fitness program will help insure injury-free exercise.

Feldenkrais group classes are called Awareness Through Movement™ classes. These classes help improve posture, reduce chronic pain and tension, reduce stress and increase vitality. Lessons consist of gentle, verbally guided movement sequences designed to increase awareness of movement habits and provide new options for better organized movement in all activities.

Dale Jensen, Feldenkrais Guild Authorized Teacher, teaches Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement™ classes at Mindful Movement Space in Ann Arbor, every Wednesday from 10 to 11 AM and every Thursday from 7 to 8 pm (class times and location subject to change). More information at www.mindbodymove.com or 734-646-9368.

Affinity Spa Medica Gift Certificate Affinity Health Spa Medical Grade Facial Micropeel

A medical grade chemical peel with microdermabrasion will help reduce fine lines and smoothing the skin. They will also brighten your complextion, minimize pore size and reduce discoloration. Must be redeemed by 6/30/2009.

Indoor Candle Chiminea Swan Creek Candle C. Indoor Candle Chiminea with scented votive candles

St. Mary's River Fall SteelheadTrip John Giuliani Fall Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon in the St. Mary’s River Rapids. 1 day guided trip with John Giuliani for 2 – 3 anglers on the Canadian side of the famous St. Mary’s River Rapids. Trip must be used to hit the peak of fall steelhead run from November 1 thru December 31, 2009 with a chance for Atlantic Salmon or resident trout. Shore lunch provided, does NOT include transportation to Sault Ste. Marie, Canadian license or guide gratuity.

Oil and Acrylic painting of a pastoral scene near Mio and the Ausable River Elaine Headly This oil and acrylic painting is of a scene from M-33 traveling north to the Big Waters of the Ausable

Plane ride of Ann Arbor environs Steve Blackman See Ann Arbor and environs from the air!! A plane ride for up to three people out of Ann Arbor Airport with Steve Blackman as your pilot. Summer of 2009.

Life Vision Coaching Sessions Laura Jensen Shope Senior Coach and Founder of Bluefire Institute (www.BluefireInstitute.com), Laura Jensen Shope, will guide you on a 2-3 hour journey of 'what's next' for your life and/or work. Using principles and tools developed by Clarity International (www.getclarity.com), Laura compassionately and effectively guides you to see what 'lights you up' and how to more efficiently follow the energy and create flow in your life. Come away energized and clear about your vision for the next stage of your journey.

Guided Trip on Huron River Dirk Fischbach One half day walk-wade or two evening specials on the Huron River

Half day guided trip in UP Brad Petzke Half day guided float trip for one angler in Upper Peninsula with Rivers North Guide Service

Investment consultation The Fidelity Group Financial Advisors Consulting package for a portfolio review, up to 3 hours, to help an investor maximize their performance based on an investment allocation strategy for the current economic climate. This will involve an initial one-on-one meeting with the investor and follow up recommendations via telephone or email.

Arkansas guided trip package John Holsten Two for one float trip on the White River or Norfolk tailwater in Arkansas.

Dog training classes John Spieser Four monthly training classes for your dog. Begins April 7th, runs to July 7th. Dog Heart, is owned by John Spieser who has spent the past decade in daily interaction with dogs and is an accomplished trainer of dogs and their owners.

Gala dinner for six, five courses, paired wines North Point Seafood and Steak House, Mark Heubner, owner

Cane Rod Jim Gilsdorf Hand made, to your specification. Year's of experience.

how to buy a ticket

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Mail in this information or call Jeanne Haney or Colton Bay

Name______________________________ Telephone ( ) _____________
Address______________________________City_______________ ZIP_______
Email _________________________
Number of dinners at $95 per person _________ Beef____ Chicken____

__Huron River Sponsor $1500 Only 2 available
8 dinner tickets, $200 raffle tickets, Inside or Back cover Ad
__Gold Sponsor $1000
8 dinner tickets, $100 raffle tickets, Full Page Ad
__Silver Sponsor $500
4 dinner tickets, $50 raffle tickets, Half Page Ad
__Table of 8 $760
8 dinner tickets and table Identification Name______________

Checks to AAATU or major Credit Cards

Credit card Type______ CC#_____________________________CV on back___

Signature__________________________ Exp Date___________

ORDER NOW! Only 200 tickets
Send form to:
Jeanne Haney, AAATU Ticket Chair
2705 Hampshire Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
jhaney@bf.umich.edu
734-218-0374 (leave message)
Visit our website for more information
www.aaatu.org

or At Colton Bay

Notes From 2008 Banquet

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"I appreciate AAATU's important
contribution in protecting our trout
streams here in Michigan. The
Banquet is an important fundraiser
for this effortand I'm proud to support
it.....and all of my fellow fishermen
enjoyed a great party in 2008"
Howdy Holmes

"The 2008 Banquet was an
outstanding event for an excellent
cause. Barton Hills provided a
delightful setting, the food was
delicious, excellent prizes were
auctioned off and the company was
good fun. Ann Arbor is increasingly
dependent on AAATU for help with the
Huron River, an area asset that more of
our citizens are enjoying each day"
Lou Belcher

"The AAATU Banquet is a fun venue to
catch up with friends and meet new
ones just before the new fishing season
gets underway."
Mike Traugott

April 2 banquet invitation

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Conserving, Protecting &
Restoring Michigan’s
Coldwater Fisheries and the
Huron River

Howdy Holmes
Honorary Chair
invites you to
the
AAATU
2009 Annual
Fundraising Banquet

Barton Hills Country Club
Ann Arbor
Thursday April 2, 2009
Doors open at 6:00pm
Dinner at 7:30
raffle lic: r99360

AAATU will again have their Spring banquet at the Barton Hills Country Club. The cost of the ticket includes a delicious meal of beef or chicken from this gourmet country club. In addition there are two complimentary drinks included. Ticket holders will be able to bid on items in our live auction, silent auction, bucket raffles, rod board, and guide board. All of this while helping to promote conservation on the Huron River and Cold Water Streams in Michigan.
$40 of your ticket price is a donation to our projects.

A great success

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The 2008 banquet is over and it was a great success. We raised more than our goal, everyone had a good time, it was a great place, and everyone pulled together. We are already planning for April 2, 2009!