Welcome to the FFF Southern Council!

Award Nominations Deadline
Extended to July 25

"The original deadline has passed by and nominations are severely lacking!" says Brian Ellis, VP Communications.

Examine all club members and Southern Council members to find those who meet the award requirements! If they are truly qualified candidates, then by all means, nominate them. After all, there is a good supply of members to choose from, this is important for the Southern Council. We do have our share of folks worthy of recognition for their contributions.

We, each one of us, just have to take the time to put their names in writing. Read the information on each award and put forth someone's name before the new deadline. All that is required is a brief write-up about why you think they are worth consideration. Turn your nominations into to Brian Ellis, VP Communications or Pat Smith, Managing Director before July 25th.

So what are you waiting for? Get busy and nominate someone...

Larry Murphy,
Webmaster

V27N2 - 2008 Conclave Issue Online

The 2008 Conclave issue is avaialble online now, mailed version will be along in approximately 3-4 weeks following print production and mailing delivery by US Post Office.

I got my copy delivered in the mail on Wednesday, June 18. So be looking for your copy in the mail too!

Larry Murphy,
Long Casts Editor

FFF Club New Member Promotions

New member incentives have been extended to June 30, 2008 for Charter - 100% Club - New Member and Affiliate Club - New Member. The Charter club incentive is one year for $10 and the Affiliate club incentive is $15. This includes the club rod incentive which remains in force and covers 1/2 for youth memberships (excludes pre-paid memberships.)

Memo of Understanding with Boy Scouts of America (BSA)

FFF has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the BSA. As BSA announced a commitment by their Venture Scouts (ages 14-20) to perform ONE MILLION HOURS of work to improve American’s waterways during 2009. An opportunity to form joint programs with BSA lies before us. To find out more of this memorandum of understanding, read the letter from R.P. Van Gytenbeek [PDF]. Got a question about this, contact or call 406.222.9369 Ext. 108

Larry Murphy
Long Casts Editor/Webmaster

2008 Conclave Featured Drawing

Win your own ClackaCraft Drift Boat — The Federation of Fly Fishers Southern Council and ClackaCraft Drift Boats are giving you a chance to have your very own drift boat. The FFF Southern Council is holding a raffle drawing to give away a 16' Low Profile ClackaCraft Drift Boat.

The package includes: Deluxe Trailer, Anchor System, Anchor, Rope, Oars, 2 Padded Fold-Down Seats, Front and Rear Dry Storage Boxes, Dry Storage under Rower's Bench, Rear Knee Brace, Level Floor Front and Rear, and Built-In Rod Holders.

Tickets are available through FFF Southern Council officers, board of directors and club presidents currently. They will be available online soon via this Web site through PayPal services in the near future. Tickets are available for $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00. The drawing will be held on Saturday evening, October 4, 2008 in Mountain Home, Arkansas during the Conclave Awards Banquet. If you have question, please contact 2008 Conclave Chair Michael Kyle at (417) 889-6548 or FFFSouthern Council Managing Director Pat Smith at (870) 425-1755 or email .

Archives of Featured Articles

Ever miss something that used to be on this Web page? Well, no longer will you need to worry because it is archived under this new area. As a Web user, I just hate it when I return to a Web site and find the information I was looking for is missing. I want to insure that all the communications presented here is retained on the archives page also. So that if you are needing the information or even want to look back and see what all the Southern Council has been up to, you can! [09.08.07]

Larry Murphy
Webmaster

If you have suggestions or opinions, send them to the Webmaster.

Larry Murphy
Long Casts Editor/Webmaster

2008

August 1
Long Casts Article Deadline

October 2-4
2008 Southern Council Conclave
Mountain Home, AR

October 16-19
International Women Fly Fishers Festival
Branson, MO
More info...

November 1
Long Casts Article Deadline

More events...

Last Modified: 05.17.08

2008 Conclave Drawing
ClackaCraft Drift Boat

One (1) Drawing Ticket for $10.00

Three (3) Drawing Tickets for $25.00