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Des Moines Chapter
Izaak Walton League

4343 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50321
515-244-3773

  

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The Des Moines Ike Newsletter
DES MOINES CHAPTER NEWSLETTER
DEFENDERS OF SOIL, AIR, WOODS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE

 
June 8, 2004

Previous Newsletters

Bass/Crappie Outing Highlights.  (By Bob Jewett)

Despite a cold, wet start 60 Ikes, family and friends gathered for the Bass/Crappie outing at Lake Rathbun , May 14 and 15, 2004.

When the sun came out Saturday and catch tallies finalized Wayne Watson won the first-place gift certificate, from Sportsman’s Warehouse in Ankeny, for a 14 inch crappie.  Bruce Garwood came in a close second with one at 13 ¾ inches.  The bass certificate went to Rod Kent.  Cliff Rooney hauled in the first place 21 ½ inch Walleye on a Hot N Tot lure while runner-up Kent landed a 14 incher.

Rathbun campground attendants extend their thanks to the Ikes for the excellent clean-up job of the Bluebird Circle Campground.
 

Thanks To:

Johnston Bait Shop for their generous support of the June 5th Family Fish Day.

Special thanks to all who helped with the Badger Creek Lake cleanup on May 8, which included Cleon McMahon, Mike Roland, Sonny Satre, Rod Kent, Jim Durbala, W.C. Connelly, Scott Charter, Jack Harris, Jack Eaton, Vivian Vogel, Jerry Starrett, Bob Dawson, and Joe Judge.  If we missed anyone. Please accept our apologies and appreciation.
 

Door prizes

We are in need of door prizes for the weekly drawing.  See Mike Lucas if you can donate an item.

Reel Deal From the Tackle Shack

Rick and Sue, owners of the Tackle Shack Outdoor store at 1427 Army Post road, will be at the June 8 meeting and will put line on your reels for $3 each.  Limit 2 reels per person, but leave the rods at home.  You select the line brand and size.  They will be in the dining room starting at 5 PM.
 

Bar Talk – Beer Talk – Talk Talk

How many time have you heard someone say that they don’t understand why things were done this or that way or, why are prices what they are or, why can’t things be done differently?

Well, all of these things can be changed.   We just need your help.  Don’t talk anymore.  Actions speak louder than words.  Pick up an application now and get involved by becoming a Board member at the Des Moines Ikes.  What a great opportunity for you to make a difference.

With your help we can do better.  Don’t talk anymore……Pitch in!  The future of this club is up to each and every one of us.  Get an application from any Board member and sign up now.
 

Calendar of Events

6/8                   S.O.S. meeting – 6:00 p.m. – 7 p.m.

6/12                 Special persons outing-Big creek lake

6/22                 Uncle Ikes meeting 6:30 p.m.

7/13                 S.O.S. meeting – 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

7/13-7/16         National convention, Buena Park, Calif.

7/20                 Shine and show car show

7/27                 Uncle Ikes meeting 6:30 p.m.

7/30                 Annual sweet corn feed

8/3                   Annual meeting

8/10                 S.O.S. meeting – 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

8/21                 River Run – Garbage Grab

  
Menus and Program

June 8 – Chicken Fried Steak – Program: - TBA

June 15 – Top Sirloin Steak – Program: - TBA


IMPORTANT NOTICES:

  1. Kitchen help needed.  Anyone interested in a part time job working in our club house kitchen should contact Larry Clark at 244-3773.
     
  1. June 12, Special person fishing day, (9 AM to noon), at Big Creek Lake.  Volunteers needed.  If you can help, see Mike Lucas.
     
  1. July 20, 4th annual shine and show car show.

 
Note:  Hunting and fishing licenses may be purchased at the chapter house on Tuesday evenings.

 

  
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Izaak Walton League
4343 George Flagg Parkway
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
515-244-3773
ialeague@qwestoffice.net

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