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SUMMARY:Fly Fishing Outing with SWMTU: Rogue River
DESCRIPTION:Join Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited for some fun on the river!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat better way to enjoy our local watersheds and make new fishing buddies than going fly fishing? No matter your skill level\, join SWMTU for a laid-back day on the water followed by a social outing at a local restaurant. \n\n\n\nWe will have mentors available to help beginner anglers with the basics\, including casting techniques\, fly selection\, knot tying\, reading the water\, and wading safety. Please let us know if you need to borrow a fly rod\, as we will have some available. These events are kid-friendly\, but we recommend ages 8+ for the best experience.  \n\n\n\nMonday\, October 19 at 5-8pmRogue RiverLocation: Richardson-Sowerby Park? (Exact location TBD)Fish species: Trout\, steelhead\, and salmonDinner and drinks: Rockford Brewing Company\, 12 E Bridge St NE\, Rockford 49341
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/fly-fishing-outing-with-swmtu-rogue-river
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SUMMARY:SWMTU Board Meetings - 2026
DESCRIPTION:The SWMTU Board Meeting typically occurs on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm.  Monthly board meetings are currently only open to board members and invited guests.  Quarterly membership meetings will be conducted and communicated. The best way to check is to send a General Question from the Contact Us page.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/swmtu-board-meetings-2026/2026-11-03
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SUMMARY:Chapter Meeting - November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for food\, a cash bar\, camaraderie\, and an overview of the Conservation Resource Alliance’s (CRA) work in West Michigan. Our featured speakers are Kimberly Balke\, Program Director at CRA\, and Gavin MacDonald\, Communications Manager for CRA. \n\n\n\nWe will gather at Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery starting at 6 p.m. on Monday\, November 16\, 2026.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKimberly Balke is the Program Director at Conservation Resource Alliance\, leading a team of six project managers and biologists working to protect and restore streams across Northwest Michigan. With a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from MSU and Wayne State\, she has lived and worked in northern Michigan for over 30 years with family roots running back several generations. When she’s not at work\, Kimberly can often be found kayaking or hiking the very rivers she helps care for. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGavin MacDonald is a nonprofit communications professional serving as Communications Manager for Conservation Resource Alliance (CRA)\, where he leads storytelling\, marketing\, and outreach efforts that support hands-on river and habitat restoration across Northern Michigan. His work focuses on translating complex conservation projects—such as dam removals\, stream crossing replacements\, and habitat restoration—into compelling narratives that engage communities\, partners\, and funders. He holds a Master of Science in Administration\, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology\, a minor in Professional Sales\, and a certificate in Corporate Video Creation from Central Michigan University. \n\n\n\nDetails \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 16\, 2026\, starting at 6 p.m.\n\n\n\nBuffet service starts at 6:30 p.m.\, program begins at 7 p.m.\n\n\n\n$20 per person includes buffet dinner\n\n\n\nCash bar available\n\n\n\n\nOpen to the general public\, attendance capped at 60. Please reserve your seat by purchasing a ticket below. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Nick Garlock at president@swmtu.org or 616-540-5406 for questions.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/chapter-meeting-november-2026
LOCATION:Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery\, 452 Ada Dr SE\, Ada\, Michigan\, 49301\, United States
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