AAP CLASS of 2008 GRADUATION .....

CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATER -- AAP GRADUATION OF THE CLASS OF 2008!!!!!!!!!

What a wonderful time we had, yesterday afternoon, working with & ultimately Graduating 14 Aquatic Angler Program Boys & Girls at the Newport Middle School. As you may remember, this is our Fishing Club's 2^nd Year presenting this worthwhile ODFW Program designed to encourage young children to “Get out of Doors & Just Do It” -- as Responsible Anglers, away from their TV Games, etc.

Special Recognition needs to go to Brian Hudson as our Lead Instructor. He was joined, in presenting the 8 weekly AAP Sessions, by Wayne Hill, Butch Minich, Frank Stout, Barb Dudley, Wayde Dudley & Me.

At yesterdays Graduation Ceremonies we were joined by some very Special Guests: Ms. Darlene Sprecher representing the ODFW AA Program, Mrs. Bambie Henderson our Host Teacher, James Ray & Casey Deckard Local ODFW Biologists who work closely with us, Alan Canfield & Mac Andrews both of whom are qualified AAP Instructors (Mac was recognized for a Special Certificate he designed for this years AA Program). In addition, we were also joined by many of the student’s parents for this fun event.

It is of Special Note & was a Complete Surprise that, at the conclusion of the event, Darlene, James & Casey presented our Fishing Club with an ODFW Certificate of Appreciation for the Community Service Work we have been doing with the Aquatic Angler Program. Look for the Certificate, which will be displayed on the Fishing Club WALL, in our LVH Club House (and can be seen in the photo above).

What a Grand Day it was & I am always humbled to be associated with such fine people that give, so generously, of their Time & Treasure to invest in the wonderful young children who will inherit & have to carry the Sustainability Mantel of our Oregon Fisheries into the Future.

THANK YOU ALL FOR CASTING BREAD UPON THE WATER ………….

THE HOOK