Green Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited

41st Annual Conservation Banquet

Thursday February 18th, 2016-Stadium View Banquet Hall

 AGENDA:

• Doors open, Prize Review, and Cash Bar…………………………………………………………………………………………….5:00pm
• Seating for dinner………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6:15pm
• Innvocation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6:25pm
• Drawing for $100 CASH………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6:40pm
• Special Raffle #1: Henry 44 Magnum Rifle…….……………………………………………………………………………………6:55pm
• Live Auction, Part 1…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7:05pm
• Ending ½ of Silent Auction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7:25pm
• Special Raffle #2 Meat and Cooler……………………………………………………………………………………………………..7:25pm
• Special Raffle #3 9MM Hi-Point Pistol………………………………………………………………………………………………..7:35pm
• Live Auction, Part 2…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7:45pm
• End 50/50 Raffle…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8:00pm
• Special Raffle #4 Complete Fishing Package……………………………………………………………………………………….8:00pm
• Drawing for 50/50 WINNER………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8:10pm
• End 2nd ½ of Silent Auction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8:15pm
• Special Raffle #5  Remington 300 Magnum with 3x9 Scope……………….……………………………………………….8:20 pm
• Special Raffle #6 Stihl Chain Saw………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8:25pm
• Bushel  O’ Booze Drawing.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8:35pm
• Special Raffle #7 Pescador Fishing Kayak.…………………………………………………………………………………………….8:40pm
• Special Raffle #8 40 Cal.High-Point Pistol.…………………………………………………………………………………………….8:55pm
• Special Raffle #9 Savage 270 …………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..9:05pm
• Special Raffle #10 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9:15pm
• Bucket Raffle Drawing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9:25pm
• BONUS Bucket Raffle Drawing……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9:45pm

The chapter extends a huge THANK YOU to all artist, carvers, merchants and contributors whom helped make this banquet possible. We also thank the Green Bay FFA members for helping out at our banquet tonight. Their support and yours will afford the chapter much needed resources to benefit our cold-water watersheds in the area in the months ahead. We highly encourage you to patronize the sponsors and contributors listed in this program.

Where does your money go ?

Time:

• Thousands of volunteer hours are logged each year

Money:

• $9000: Trout stream improvement LTE’s in the NE region Peshtigo DNR, 2015
• $2000: Two person trout habitat brushing crew Antigo DNR, 2015
• $1000: NEW trout coordinator towards a projector and mileage Shawano DNR, 2015
• $200: To help area veterans with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF), 2015
• $3,500: Two person Habitat Crew and Beaver Control US Forest Service, 2014
• $2,875: Two person / 10 Week Brushing Crew Antigo DNR, 2014
• $3,625: Data Collection, Dredging and Habitat Improvement Peshtigo DNR, 2014
• $1,700: Brown Trout Floy Tag Study on the Oconto River Peshtigo DNR, 2014

Manual Labor

• Four in-stream work projects are held annually throughout spring and summer plus two additional work projects in 2015 to improve our Trout Education Trail

Youth education:

• Annually sponsor campers to attend Sand Lake Youth Conservation Camp
• Kid’s fishing Day with disadvantaged youth for over 20 years
• Conservation Education Trail at NEW Zoo
• Held multiple fly-tying community outreach events in Green Bay
• Taught a Green Bay Squires church group fishing
• Taught fishing with Boy Scouts in Pulaski and a Green Bay Squires church group
• Taught fly-casting, tying and knot-tying at Edison Middle School
• Taught fly-tying and fishing to a group of kids on the Pike River
• Help fund and develop a “trout-in-the-class” project at Pulaski Schools

 Banquet 2016 Committee

• Paul Kruse – Banquet Chairman
• Bruce Deuchert
• Dennis Gusick
• Wally and Laurel Heil
• Pat Hill
• Jack Koivisto
• Adrian Meseberg
• Lee Meyers
• Janet Smith
• Mike Renish
• Jim and Kim VandenBranden
• Doug Seidl
• Dave Ostanek

Chapter Officers

• PRESIDENT: Adrian Meseberg
• VICE-PRESIDENT: Lee Meyers
• TREASURER: Jeff House
• SECRETARY: Dani Long

Board of Directors

• Paul Kruse
• Staush Gruszynski
• Doug Seidl
• Matt Norem
• Dave Ostanek
• Mike Renish
• Randy Rake

Spouses

A special and heartfelt thanks goes out to all the spouses that put up with the inconveniences caused by the volunteering of their loved one to our chapter’s fundraising activities

Banquet 2016 Live Auction

Len Yoap of Yoap & Yoap Auctioneers

• “Cardinal” by Scott Zoellick. This is a signed and numbered print (#737/850) wonderfully framed by Lea Naze of Wildlife Classics Art & Framing. Scott has won Wisconsin Stamp print awards and many other conservation print awards.  Scott, a Wisconsin native, has developed a keen interest and knowledge of the regions bountiful wildlife.  Capturing this environment on canvas, he admits it was a natural direction for someone who just loves nature.  This print would look great on anyone’s wal“Below the Bend” by Bill Doyle.  This stream follows through the Gallatin Mountains in Montana and empties into the Missouri River.  Bill’s original watercolor painting has no duplicate.  He has been a longtime contributor to our banquet as well as being a lifelong member of our Club.  Some of Bill’s work has been sold at Orvis Stores and other galleries all over the country.  This is probably his best painting that has been donated to us.  Don’t miss out on this one.
• American Tree Sparrow carving by Robert Taylor.  Bob has been showing off his talent for many years, and our Chapter really appreciates his great work.  Tree Sparrows are busy visitors in our back yards during the winter and can be seen scrabbling for grass and weed seeds.  They breed in the far North and are rarely seen in southern Canada in the summer.  This is a wonderful carving, so let’s show your gratitude by putting in a great bid.
• “The Competitors – Brook Trout” by Mark Susinno.  With his classic artist training, and believable fishing scenarios, Mark catches the anglers world from every perspective.  In just over a decade, Susinno is recognized as one the today’s foremost gamefish artist.  His images have been on 18 different conservation stamps.  He is an active member of Trout Unlimited, the Coastal Conservation Association and the Potomac River Smallmouth Bass Club.  This is a signed and numbered print (#211/450).  All Wisconsin trout anglers should be interested in his realistic print.
• “Guided fishing trip for salmon, trout or smallmouth” by Gordy Martin, owner of Tie 1 On Guide Service.  This trip is a full day of fly fishing on local Sheboygan Rivers and streams for migratory fish in the spring or fall.   Another option is fishing Sheboygan County inland streams for trout or smallies.  Just call Gordy and book a wonderful day of fishing of your choice.  Check out the photos of the catches and wonderful scenery which you may enjoy.  Gordy has been guiding for years, and has access passes to private stream reaches in the Sheboygan area.  Be ready for an enjoyable and relaxing day of fishing with an expert.
• “Super Bowl Champions”   It is just after Super Bowl 50 and this print would look fantastic on someone’s wall at home, office or the cabin.  It has game day photos of the Green Bay Packers three famous quarterbacks. It displays the teams and scores of the Packer victories.  And it has replica tickets from Green Bay’s four Super Bowl games.  Check out the prices on these tickets from years past.   This historic Packer print would look great in your collection.
• Two Terry Redlin Prints.  The pencil print is a 1988 version called “Evening Solitude”.   “Heading Home” is an encore edition and probably his most famous print from 1990.  Sadly, back in 2007, Terry was placed in a nursing home with Alzheimer’s disease. You can have both of these two desirable prints with one bid.
• “Guided Walleye or Muskie  ½ day Fishing Trip” This a guided trip on the bay of Green Bay for two people provided by GMW Guide Service.  You have your choice of walleye or musky fishing, all equipment and expenses included.  Greg is a certified Coast Guard Captain and licensed guide with over 15 years of guiding and tournament experience on the Bay.   However, as a special bonus you could use this certificate for 1/2 off a fully guided archery hunt for White Tail deer.   The bay of Green Bay is known for its great walleye fishing and not bad for muskies.  Your Captain is Greg Wierzba.   Let’s bid high on this fascinating offer!
• Canvas Print of Bart Starr and Bret Favre.  Donated by Jerry Watson of the Stadium View Bar and Banquet Hall.  Jerry has been a huge supporter of our banquets over the past 30 years.  This print will add nicely to anyone‘s collection of Packer memorabilia.  These two quarterbacks put the Packers and Green Bay on the map throughout the country. This print was done at Brett Favre’s retirement ceremony, so give this great item the bid it deserves.
• Barn Owl Carving by Dick Prehn. Dick has proven over the years that he is a master of carving and painting fish and birds.  A hobby he started in the 1970’s now occupies most of his free time. His wildlife carvings are now in private collections throughout the States. Dick has won many awards for his work.  Be ready to outbid your friends on this exquisite piece of artwork.
•  Fly Fisherman’s Dream Cabin stay for 4 days / 3 nights.  Need a long weekend get-a-away?  Or, a place to enjoy some time with the family?  Or, just looking for that great opportunity to fish one of the better trout waters in northern Wisconsin?  This Auction item has it all.  This cabin sits on the bank of one of Wisconsin’s Wild Rivers, the North Branch of the Pike River.  This river paradise is a “post and beam” log cabin, built with reclaimed turn-of-the-century, hand-hewn barn beams.  With a quarter mile of river frontage and enough accommodations for 16 people, an opportunity like this does not come along very often.  So place a strong bid for the opportunity to stay at this fisherman’s paradise practically in your back yard, near Dunbar.   Normally, this cabin rents for $300 per night.
• Guided Fishing Trip for Smallmouth Al Jamir is an avid fisherman and has fished the Menominee River System the past 11 years. You and a guest will enjoy the world-class fishing we have in the Menominee River System.  Al will treat you and your guest to a full day of fishing for small mouth bass with a fly rod or spinning rod in a Hyde 16 foot low-profile drift boat. He will also treat you and your guest to a grilled lunch. A mutually acceptable date will be scheduled for summer of 2016.

 “Bonus Raffle Prize”           H & R Turkey Shotgun, 3 ½” Camo, Semi Auto

BUCKET RAFFLE

• DeWalt 20v. Compact Drill / Driver Kit – Provided by Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• (4) Rounds Golf, 18 Holes, Highland Ridge Golf Course – Donated by Highland Ridge Golf Course
• Cabela’s Tournament 3500 Auto Inflatable Personal Flotation Device – Provided by Cabela’s and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• Fly Assortment – Donated by Larry Gravin Estate
• St. Croix 9′ 6″ Imperial Fly Rod, 8 wt., 4 piece – Provided by St. Croix Rod and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• Fitbit charge – Provided by Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• Kindle Fire – Provided by Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• $100 Cash – Provided by Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• SYMA X5C Explorers 2.4G Remote Control Quadcopter, 4 CH, HD Cam – Provided by Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• Moultrie M-550 Digital Game Camera – Provided by Cabela’s and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• GoPro Hero Camera – Provided by Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• St. Croix 6′ 0″ Ultra Light Rod & Shimano Sienna 500FD Reel – Provided by St. Croix Rod, Cabela’s and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• Pair of Handmade Fishing Nets – Donated by Jack Behrendt
• 200 Gift Certificate to Tight Lines Fly Fishing Company – Provided by Tight Lines Fly Fishing Company and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• Double Edge Fillet Knife, Zebrawood Handle – Provided by Rapid River Knifeworks and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• Mossberg .22 cal. Rifle, stainless – Provided by Bradley’s Gun Shop and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• St. Croix 9′ 0″ Imperial Fly Rod, 4 wt., 4 piece – Provided by St. Croix Rod and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• $100 Gift Certificate to Titletown Brewing Company – Provided by Titletown Brewing Company and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• (4) Rounds Golf, Cart, 18 Holes, Hilly Haven Golf Course – Donated by Hilly Haven Golf Course
• $200 Gift Certificate to Cabela’s – Donated by A Friend of Trout Unlimited
• (2) St. Croix Silver Ice Rods & Shimano Sienna 500FD Reels – Provided by St. Croix Rods, Cabela’s and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• Pardner 12 ga. Shotgun – Provided by Bradley’s Gun Shop and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• Cabela’s Preservac Premium Vacuum Sealer and a Roll of Vacuum Bags – Donated by Cabela’s
• St. Croix Eyecon Spinning Rod & Shimano Sienna 2500FG Reel – Provided by St. Croix Rod, Cabela’s and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• Fire Ring – Donated by Doug Seidl
• St. Croix Premier Musky Rod, 8′ 6″ with Shimano Corvalus 300 Reel – Provided by St. Croix Rod, Cabela’s and Green Bay Trout Unlimited
• Cabela’s Polar Cap 25 qt. Equalizer Cooler – Donated by Cabela’s
• Cabela’s Stainless Steel Tabletop Grill – Donated by Cabela’s
• 50 Cal Black Powder Rifle – Donated by Bradley Gun Shop

Banquet 2016 Special Raffles

• HENRY 44 MAGNUM RIFLE (Built in Rice Lake WI) – A truly unique and great prize.  125 chances @ $10 each.
• COOLER FULL OF MEAT – Our most popular prize returns greater than ever.  You keep the cooler.  Only 150 chances @ $10 each.
• 9MM HI-POINT PISTOL – only 125 @ $5 each.
• COMPLETE FISHING PACKAGE – All that you’ll need to hit the water.  150 chances @ $5 each.
• REMINGTON 300 MAGNUM  with  3x9 SCOPE   What a great looking gun.  125 chances @ $10 each.
• STIHL 18″ CHAIN SAW – Includes case, oil, and spare chain. Need to make wood? Only  125 tickets @ $5 each.
• PERCEPTION PESCADOR  KAYAK – This Yak was built for fishing!  125 chances @ $10 each.
• 40 CAL. HI-POINT PISTOL – 125 tickets @ $5 each.
• SAVAGE  270 BOLT RIFLE – A deer hunters dream.  125 tickets @ $10 each.
• 45 CAL HI-POINT PISTOL – Leaves a very big hole!  125 tickets @ $5 each.

Sponsorships:

• Platinum = $1000 – Receive 8 banquet tickets and a $100 dining certificate
• Gold = $500 – Receive 6 banquet tickets and a $75 dining certificate
• Silver = $350 – Receive 4 banquet tickets and a $50 dining certificate
• Bronze = $200 – Receive 2 banquet tickets
• Contributor = $100 – Receive 1 banquet ticket
• Contributor Item Donation – Receive 1 banquet ticket for each $100 of merchandise

Platinum

• Kress Foundation
• Independent Printing

Gold

• Cabelas
• Dan Simons
• Gary and Jan Stoychoff
• Independent Printing
• Randal Rake and Sarah Fenton Family
• Peter Hickey
• Adam Lewitzke- Ameriprise
• Stadium View Bar and Banquet Hall
• PCM Credit Union
• The Oneida Nation
• Zeller Ski and Sport

Silver

• Bradley Gun Sales
• Tight Lines Fly-Fishing Company
• Packer City Soft Water
• Associated Bank-Howard
• Bill Doyle
• Triangle Distributing
• Jack Behrendt
• Al Jamir
• Truck Country
• Mitch Bent
• St Croix Rod
• Tie 1 On Guide Service
• Melotte Distributors
• Jeff House
• John “Duke” Welter
• GMW Guide Service-Greg Wierzba

Bronze

• Nelson Machine and Welding
• Ambrosius Sales and Service
• Dick Prehn
• John Sorenson
• Bob Taylor
• Lyle, Darlene and Robert Martens
• I-Quip Inc
• Gander Mountain
• Let Me Be Frank Productions/St.Brendans Inn
• Janet Smith
• Brown County Conservation Alliance
• Los Banditos
• Bay Architects LLC-Dave VanLanen
• Kim McCarthy
• Hilly Haven Golf Course
• Doug Seidl
• Wildlife Classics

Contributor

• Paul and Mary Mongin
• Vandervest Harley-Davidson
• Auto Aces
• Downtown Auto Service
• DePere Sportsman Club
• Dennis Gusick
• Adrian Meseberg
• Andrew Cook
• Rapid River Knife Works
• Lee Meyers
• Highland Ridge Golf Course
• L.P. Mooradian Flooring
• Dennis Dugre
• Evelyn and Michael Renish

Donor

• Angelic Acres
• Mackinaws
• Gary Taicher
• Marcus Bay Park Cinemas
• Green Bay Packer Organization
• Wisconsin Outdoor News
• Van Vreedees
• League of Conservation Voters
• Wildlife Classics
• Family Video