Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Thoughts about First RGVFTC Meeting

As expected there was a wave of uncertainty about whether to reorganize an group that has served us so well in the past. The group consisted of fifteen members that listened to my explanation of the benefits of joining the IFFF as a charter club.

One of the common questions was what benefit do we get from being a member of the IFFF? Some of the points listed were simply credibility, funding support, promotion, insurance, non-for-profit status, a united voice, collaboration with other clubs, a focus on education and diversity, and the establishment of future leadership to promote the fly tying and fly fishing desires of like-minded anglers.

Another question was the idea of whether to have two clubs. As we discussed the organization of the fly tiers group, we began to discover a contrast between other clubs in the area. The fly tiers group meets regularly with its members. Members in the fly tying group have a direct voice in the club's operation. Regardless of the differences, it was generally agreed that both groups can flourish as they have done before. The fly tying group and the fly fishing group were independent from the beginning so forming two clubs wouldn't be that much different. It was stated that two clubs from south Texas would offer a stronger voice in the IFFF and Texas Council.

Within the next week, a board of officers will be formed. No commitments have been made by fly tying members, so anyone interested is asked to contact me (856-639-3426/reyram49@gmail.com) if they are interested in serving.

For more information about the International Federation of Fly Fishers visit www.fedflyfishers.org.  More information about the Texas Council of the IFFF visit the following page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texas-Council-IFFF/104870226350889.


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