Jim J Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 National Hunting & Fishing Days – Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville, IL September 23-24, 2006 The annual National Hunting & Fishing Days celebration is scheduled to take place on Saturday/Sunday, September 23-24, at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville. This is a free, two-day event filled with interesting demonstrations, seminars and outdoor activities for everyone. It’s a great family outing. More information on the activities available can be found on the following website: http://www.huntingandfishingdays.org/ The ISA will be present to spread the word about smallmouth fishing and the great conservation work we do. We will also be running the IDNR’s fishing video machine. You have probably seen these at the sports shows. The participant holds a fishing rod and “fights” a fish while a video of the fish plays. Young and old anglers get a kick out of this. We need volunteers to man the ISA “booth” and assist with the fishing video machine. Please consider spending a few hours on either day to support the ISA’s efforts to promote fishing and conservation. Bring the kids and let them try their hands at the numerous kid-friendly events. Please contact Craig Holderness via e-mail (PM on the ISA website or at CHolde701@aol.com) or via telephone at (630) 655-1102 to volunteer. Your participation will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I'll be there, and will consult with Craig on which aspect and when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 i already told craig i'd be there on sunday. my boat will be at the allen marine booth. rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 ISA has been asked to do the Kid'sCasting event at the Hunting and Fishing Days . we will need 3-4 people on each day to cover it. This is a fun filled weekend with a little work mixed in. PLEASE POST NOW if you can help. Rich M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin summers Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Rich , Craig I'll be glad to help. Let me know what time you need me and I'll be there. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffk Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Thanks guy's and the ISA for stepping up. As a member of the NIH&FD's Committee I can say that we really appreciate the ISA's presence at the event, running the fishing machine, and the kids casting. See ya there !!! Geoff Kishpaugh http://www.huntingandfishingdays.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 geoff, looking forward to meeting you. i'll be ther both days rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pat M Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 National Hunting & Fishing Days – Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville, IL September 23-24, 2006 The annual National Hunting & Fishing Days celebration is scheduled to take place on Saturday/Sunday, September 23-24, at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville. This is a free, two-day event filled with interesting demonstrations, seminars and outdoor activities for everyone. It’s a great family outing. More information on the activities available can be found on the following website: http://www.huntingandfishingdays.org/ The ISA will be present to spread the word about smallmouth fishing and the great conservation work we do. We will also be running the IDNR’s fishing video machine. You have probably seen these at the sports shows. The participant holds a fishing rod and “fights” a fish while a video of the fish plays. Young and old anglers get a kick out of this. We need volunteers to man the ISA “booth” and assist with the fishing video machine. Please consider spending a few hours on either day to support the ISA’s efforts to promote fishing and conservation. Bring the kids and let them try their hands at the numerous kid-friendly events. Please contact Craig Holderness via e-mail (PM on the ISA website or at CHolde701@aol.com) or via telephone at (630) 655-1102 to volunteer. Your participation will be greatly appreciated. Rick, do you still ned help Sunday at the National Hunting and Fishing Day event? I would be glad to come down for awhile, half day, or what ever you need. Let me know where and when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin summers Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Went to the Hunting and Fishing days website , and did'nt notice ANY mention of the ISA participating ANYWHERE. I find this a little odd!!! I know I'm a bit on the sensitive side but if we are running the kids casting pond , does'nt that give us a plug for the Alliance, SOMEWHERE? If I missed something on their site, Please let me know but Typing our name as a friend or sponser on the site doesn't seem to be asking for much . Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Buric Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 There has been a change in my plans for this weekend,I will be there on Sunday.I will be more than happy to help out in any way that I can. Ed Buric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHolderness Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Ed. Thanks! Sent you a PM. See you on Sunday. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted September 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Craig, I will be there to help either Sat or Sun. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHolderness Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 A big "Thank You!" goes out to all the volunteers who helped make the ISA activities at this year's National Hunting & Fishing Days a success. The rainy weather on Saturday was made up for with some great weather on Sunday. The kids had a fantastic time casting for prizes both days rain or shine. The IDNR fishing video machine was up and running on Sunday and the kids got a kick out of that as well. It's always great to see a smile on a kid's face. Thanks again to everyone who helped make this possible. Craig H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Thanks for hosting this event on behalf of the ISA, Craig. Your hard work from start to finish is the reason we were able to get such an impressive volunteer effort. Thanks everyone for a wonderful job. The NHFD folks were very grateful for our presence, so it was great to see that we were able to hit a home run with this. A few photos from the casting field: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest One More Cast Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Went to the Hunting and Fishing days website , and did'nt notice ANY mention of the ISA participating ANYWHERE. I find this a little odd!!! I know I'm a bit on the sensitive side but if we are running the kids casting pond , does'nt that give us a plug for the Alliance, SOMEWHERE? If I missed something on their site, Please let me know but Typing our name as a friend or sponser on the site doesn't seem to be asking for much . Kevin There was an acknowledgement in the program handed out to folks when they parked. I do feel your pain, Kevin. I was there with TU and we never got a mention in the program. Not picking on the committee that runs this event for fear that I will be named to next year's committee but I was kinda surprised on both counts. Joseph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Thanks to Craig for volunteering to head this up. I appreciate everyone's work on this. I said I would help but showed up only to screw around for a bit and get soaked by some fly boys. Thanks again volunteers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 itwas a fun filled weekend. craig thought of many little things that most would have forgot. i recieved a fe w "thanks you" from some of the staff. also glad to see a few newer members step up to help. i believe this will be an annual ISA event. thanks to all that assisted . rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffk Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 To address the concerns about recognition - I'm afraid that timing is the issue. In order to be in the program, webpage, and other advertising it's imperative that this be done well ahead of time. I'm not exactly sure but I think an ISA member made sure the ISA was in the program. Our webmaster who also does the programs was super busy, a link on our webpage can be added in short order. Our vendor chairman printed thank-you's and distributed a folder at the event, I assume the ISA received one. Our programs (2006) will be distributed at upcoming outdoor shows so the ISA will get some extra mileage with the program. I'm just winging the above response and will make sure that this issue is looked into. Anyway, thanks again to the ISA and it's members for all that was done at the event. If any ISA officer or member would like to represent the ISA on the NIH&FD's Committee please let me know. Thanks, Geoff Kishpaugh ISA Member NIH&FD's Committee Member Forgot to add that I found a rod & reel in the ISA tent behind the flap. It cast fine but I think the pins were messed up as it did'nt retrieve well. I added it to our collection of kids fishing equipment that will need a through going over for next year. If the ISA wants it back rite away just let me know. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Geoff, Thanks for the response on this. I understand about the planning well ahead of time. With a large event, it's really important to plan way ahead. I did see the program ad which was great. I'm not sure how you handle the website stuff, so if you put all the participants there, we'd be happy to be included. If it's only for sponsors or whatever, I understand. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Don't sweat it Geoff- we've got more rods. Thanks for your professional and generous hospitality over the weekend. We did receive the folder with a nice certificate recognizing our participation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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