CHolderness Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 The Illinois Smallmouth Alliance will once again be at this year's Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days celebration to be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville, IL. The hours are 9am - 5pm both days. It's a free event that focuses on outdoor activities for the entire family. The website www.NIHFD.org has a rundown of the types of activities that will be available for attendees to enjoy. The ISA is in need of volunteers to help the kids in the casting area. If you have a couple of hours or more on either day to spend some time with the future fishing generation, it would be much appreciated. Bring the family and enjoy the other activities as well. Reply to this posting with the dates/times you are available to assist. Thank you, Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatH Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 I can help out either day. So put me in where you need me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 i plan on delivering the equipment sat morning and have breakfast. i will stay if i dont have work. i plan to work sunday rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 The Illinois Smallmouth Alliance will once again be at this year's Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days celebration to be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville, IL. The hours are 9am - 5pm both days. It's a free event that focuses on outdoor activities for the entire family. The website www.NIHFD.org has a rundown of the types of activities that will be available for attendees to enjoy. The ISA is in need of volunteers to help the kids in the casting area. If you have a couple of hours or more on either day to spend some time with the future fishing generation, it would be much appreciated. Bring the family and enjoy the other activities as well. Reply to this posting with the dates/times you are available to assist. Thank you, Craig This event is now just 10 days away. Step right up and find a little time to help out for a very worthwhile event ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Thanks for doing this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 The Illinois Smallmouth Alliance will once again be at this year's Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days celebration to be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville, IL. The hours are 9am - 5pm both days. It's a free event that focuses on outdoor activities for the entire family. The website www.NIHFD.org has a rundown of the types of activities that will be available for attendees to enjoy. The ISA is in need of volunteers to help the kids in the casting area. If you have a couple of hours or more on either day to spend some time with the future fishing generation, it would be much appreciated. Bring the family and enjoy the other activities as well. Reply to this posting with the dates/times you are available to assist. Thank you, Craig Just a week from 2day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHolderness Posted September 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 The NIH&FD celebration (www.NIHFD.org) is less than a week away. Was down at Silver Springs this morning to mark out locations for the event tents and go over the "To Do" checklist. Tents will be put up on Tuesday. Dog demonstration area and shooting/archery ranges to be set up mid to late week. Fish for the kids fishing pond to be delivered on Thursday or Friday. Sponsorship signage will be going up all week. Silver Springs will be a very busy place in the days ahead. The ISA is still in need of volunteers to work the kids casting area on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. I'd like the equivalent of 4 full-time people on both days to help the "Future Generation of Fishing" have some fun and experience the great outdoors. It's not hard work. Takes a little patience and a sense of humor. You will get a lot of personal satisfaction helping turn kids on to our beloved sport of fishing. This is another opportunity for the ISA to make a difference. Please consider volunteering whatever time you may have this coming weekend. Reply to this message with your availability so I can set the volunteer schedule and ensure the casting area is adequately covered on both days. This is a free event so there's no admission or parking fees. There will be a Boy Scout breakfast available ($5) each morning of the event if pancakes and sausage motivates you. Thank you! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Don't be bashful, Volunteer a few hours of your time this weekend. You will be glad you did, it is a rewarding experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHolderness Posted September 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 The ISA is still seeking volunteers for the NIH&FD event this weekend. Help is needed both Saturday and Sunday, especially in the PM each day. The volunteer schedule as of Wednesday evening looks like this: Saturday 9/24 Craig H. AM & PM Rich Mc. AM Set Up Mike Chr. AM Set Up (if work schedule allows) Mitch S. AM & Partial PM Pat H. AM & PM (Put you here, Pat. If Sunday is better let me know.) Sunday 9/25 Craig H. AM & PM Rich Mc. AM & PM Marmion Bass Fishing Team AM Waiting to hear back from Dale Mac. on his availability either Sat. or Sun. If you've got time to help out either day, please reply to this post or e-mail me. cholde701@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 I'll come on Sunday am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatH Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Saturday is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 i can work saturday till 12-1ish rich mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 come on members il have some of my craw jigs for anyone that helps out saturday afternoon or sunday afternoon i ll have some of my mitt nymphs too rich mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHolderness Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Another NIH&FD event has come to a close. The big tents came down today and the supporting signage and equipment has been stored away. The weather cooperated both days and a good turnout of families came to enjoy various outdoor recreation activities. The NIH&FD committee is already preparing for next year's event. Be sure to mark September 23-24 on your 2017 calendars and plan on coming out. The ISA was well represented by volunteers to assist in the Kids Casting Area. The action was hot and competitive both in casting bobbers to the buckets and catching the Velcro fish. Special thanks go out to the following for donating their time and expertise to help the future generation enjoy the great outdoors: Saturday Mike Chr. Pat H. Rich Mc. Norm P. Mitch S. Special Guest Appearance by Chef Spiz Sunday Mike Chr. John L. Dale Mac. Rich M. Norm P. Marmion Bass Fishing Team NIH&FD enables the ISA to gain exposure to a broad section of the general public and give them an opportunity to see what types of activities are being done by the ISA to promote the sport of fishing, conservation and other forms of outdoor recreation. Much appreciation for the work of event volunteers was expressed by the families in attendance. Thanks again to those who came out to represent the ISA. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 Outstanding work, all! Does anybody have a photo or 2 that we can submit for the newsletter (deadline is this week) and the Facebook ISA page? Much appreciate your efforts!! A very special thanks goes out to Craig for putting this together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Durham Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Thank you Craig for all your efforts on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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