<div>With Thanksgiving now behind us, we need to give serious attention
to our chapter party and business meeting, December 6th, before the rest of the
holidays swallow up our good intentions. This stands to be arguably
the most attractive membership event we've ever done this time of year,
with master fly tier and world travelling conservationist Ken Iwamasa
showing us how to tie three of his signature flies in the afternoon and
teaching us more about Colorado fishing and attendant conservation
issues after dinner. There will also be drawings for two custom fly
rods, as mentioned in the newsletter (now posted at <a href="http://www.truchas-tu.org/" target="_blank">www.truchas-tu.org</a>), and important voting on by-laws changes and board members, so we hope for a great turnout.</div>
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<div>Please remember that it is absolutely essential that we have a good idea of attendance <em>before</em> dinner starts, as this is a buffett and we <em>must</em> know how much food to order, so <em>please</em> RSVP to Gary Moran, 505-466-3833 or <a href="mailto:gemsf@q.com" target="_blank">gemsf@q.com</a>
by Wed. Dec 3 to avoid the chance of having to order from the menu at
increased expense. As mentioned in the newsletter, those attending the
fly tying demo and wishing to tie along need only reply to me at <a href="mailto:oldrzif@yahoo.com" target="_blank">oldrzif@yahoo.com</a>
and I'll send you the materials list for the three patterns Ken will be
demonstrating. Hope to see as many of you as possible, so please get
your RSVP's in, guests included!</div>
<div>Thanks,</div>
<div>Arnold Atkins</div><font color="#888888">
<div>President, Truchas Chapter TU</div>
<div>466-4375</div></font>