CHolderness Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! The Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days celebration will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville. The event hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The ISA will once again be sponsoring the casting area for kids of all ages on those days. Please consider volunteering a little of your time to help the youngsters enjoy a great outdoor experience. If you have never attended NIH&FD, it is a family-oriented event filled with activities that promote the outdoors. Bring the spouse and kids (dog-friendly too) and enjoy a day out while spending a little of that time helping the ISA promote the sport of fishing. Let us know what day/time you would be available to help out by posting a response below. THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 ill be there all day sunday and possibly Saturday if im not workin rich mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'll be there of course and I hope to see many of our members there also. Remember that you don't need to spend all day there even just a few hours will help a great deal. We really do need your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'll be there too. A morning or afternoon helping flies by at this well attended event. Lots of youngsters looking to cast & then catch their first fish. We get the kids to the point of casting, the littlest ones keep coming back to try again. Post to help on am or pm for either day. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Cory Gale & I will work the first 1/2 of Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 mike chronic and mitch Schwarz will be there sunday, also early for the pancake breakfast . rich mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHolderness Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 There is only one week to go before the Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days event takes place. I went to Silver Springs State Park today to check out the site. The IDNR has had a crew doing dead ash and storm-damaged tree removal this week. Unfortunately, all of the bobber eating trees near the ISA's kids casting area are healthy and bigger than ever. Not to worry. We have plenty of replacement bobbers on hand. Thank you to Rich Mc., Ed B., John L., Cory G., Mike C. and Mitch S. for volunteering some of their time next weekend. We need more volunteers for both Saturday (9/27) and Sunday (9/28). The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Won't you please consider volunteering a little of your time one of these days to help the next generation of young fishermen and fisherwomen gain a greater appreciation for our sport and the great outdoors. Please reply below and let us know when you would like to help out. THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 There is only one week to go before the Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days event takes place. I went to Silver Springs State Park today to check out the site. The IDNR has had a crew doing dead ash and storm-damaged tree removal this week. Unfortunately, all of the bobber eating trees near the ISA's kids casting area are healthy and bigger than ever. Not to worry. We have plenty of replacement bobbers on hand. Thank you to Rich Mc., Ed B., John L., Cory G., Mike C. and Mitch S. for volunteering some of their time next weekend. We need more volunteers for both Saturday (9/27) and Sunday (9/28). The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Won't you please consider volunteering a little of your time one of these days to help the next generation of young fishermen and fisherwomen gain a greater appreciation for our sport and the great outdoors. Please reply below and let us know when you would like to help out. THANK YOU! let's go guys and gals don't be bashful we can use all the help that we can get sign up now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 There is only one week to go before the Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days event takes place. I went to Silver Springs State Park today to check out the site. The IDNR has had a crew doing dead ash and storm-damaged tree removal this week. Unfortunately, all of the bobber eating trees near the ISA's kids casting area are healthy and bigger than ever. Not to worry. We have plenty of replacement bobbers on hand. Thank you to Rich Mc., Ed B., John L., Cory G., Mike C. and Mitch S. for volunteering some of their time next weekend. We need more volunteers for both Saturday (9/27) and Sunday (9/28). The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Won't you please consider volunteering a little of your time one of these days to help the next generation of young fishermen and fisherwomen gain a greater appreciation for our sport and the great outdoors. Please reply below and let us know when you would like to help out. THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick G Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I plan to be there on Saturday. I can put in a full day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I plan to be there on Saturday. I can put in a full day. Thanks Dick, now who else can volunteer some time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 my wife will be there on sunday along with a little 4 legged puppy named lexus . at least ill be able to say I have a lexus in the driveway ! rich mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! The Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days celebration will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville. The event hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The ISA will once again be sponsoring the casting area for kids of all ages on those days. Please consider volunteering a little of your time to help the youngsters enjoy a great outdoor experience. If you have never attended NIH&FD, it is a family-oriented event filled with activities that promote the outdoors. Bring the spouse and kids (dog-friendly too) and enjoy a day out while spending a little of that time helping the ISA promote the sport of fishing. Let us know what day/time you would be available to help out by posting a response below. THANK YOU! We really do need your help. If you can spare a little time this weekend even just a small part of either day, it will be greatly appreciated. sign up here and now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHolderness Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thank you, Dick! Look forward to seeing you Saturday. We will begin setting up about 8 a.m. There's a Boy Scout breakfast available starting at 7 a.m. if you are interested. Who else can help the ISA and give a little time to support the next generation of fishermen and fisherwomen? The weather forecast is looking great for the weekend. Should be a good turnout of families seeking to have fun in the great outdoors. Sign up now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I will be attending the event with my son on Sat. morning.....do we need more rods in the rotation? I have quite a few available (mostly near brand new Zebcos). Let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHolderness Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Mike, Thanks! We currently have sufficient rods available for the NIH&FD event. Our space for the Kids Casting Area is tight and limits the number of casting stations. We have enough rods for spares to cover for any mechanical breakdowns during the course of the event as well. Those extra rods you have will come in handy at next year's Sgt. Tommy's Kids event. Space is greater there for more casting stations and the number of kids we had this year proved a little overwhelming early on with our current rod supply. Probably could use a few more buckets as targets for that event too. See you and Mike Jr. on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! The Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days celebration will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville. The event hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The ISA will once again be sponsoring the casting area for kids of all ages on those days. Please consider volunteering a little of your time to help the youngsters enjoy a great outdoor experience. If you have never attended NIH&FD, it is a family-oriented event filled with activities that promote the outdoors. Bring the spouse and kids (dog-friendly too) and enjoy a day out while spending a little of that time helping the ISA promote the sport of fishing. Let us know what day/time you would be available to help out by posting a response below. THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick G Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Craig is the man! He really puts in a lot of effort for this event that really helps us amateur volunteers get through the day. He brings lawn chairs, snacks, bottled water, bug spray and sun block for all to share. The ISA casting area was busy all day. Even Yogi Bear showed up and tried his hand at landing a velcro fish (frog). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Even if you haven't signed up to help you are welcome to come on out tomorrow and see for yourself what a great event this is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 another big ISA event is history . it ran smooth under craig as he has it down. traffic was down over last year, perhaps due to the great weather and bears game . we do need to get some all weather type signage for our events. rich mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 An event very dear to my heart. I regret that we couldn't make it out this year due to family issues. To say that I'm proud of Craig and all of our volunteers for making this happen would be an understatement. A picture is worth a thousand words. Thank you for mentoring to our next generation of conservationists and protectors of all we hold dear. Memories to last a lifetime for many.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHolderness Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 It was a great weather weekend for this year's Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days event. I don't think it could get any nicer for being in the great outdoors. There was a good turnout as usual at the ISA's kids casting area both days. Our volunteers can attest from the tangled lines and bobbers in the trees that the competition was fierce at times. The action was intense at the Velcro fish pond as well. Rich had to perform duct tape surgery Sunday morning on one of the cane pole tips that got busted in the excitement on Saturday. It's always good to hear the kids and parents remark how much they like NIH&FD, casting bobbers to the buckets and catching those Velcro fish. More than a few have told me the kids casting area is their favorite activity at the event. I would like to thank the following people for coming out to assist the ISA in making NIH&FD a success and helping to inspire the next generation of fishermen and fisherwomen: Saturday - 9/27 ISA Cory Gale Dick Gronlund John Loebach Don Zahrobsky Marmion Academy Fishing Team Coach Large Coach Dvorak Joseph Vrumo Dennis Hayes Sunday - 9/28 ISA Ed Buric Mike Chronik Rich McElligott Mitch Swartz Thank you again and I hope to see you and others at next year's event. It's a great way for the ISA to promote the sport of fishing and the love of the great outdoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Craig thanks very much for heading this up. You and the volunteers do a great job! We all appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 I have to give a great deal of credit to Craig.He had everything right down to the smallest detail well organized. semper paratus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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