| Whitt River Bend Park |
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For the past two years, our state Labor Day float has taken place on
the New River at the proposed Whitt River Bend Park. The state organization and some local chapters have been influential in getting
this land recognized as a perfect location for canoe camping. In order
for this to become a reality, more club and individual support is required. |
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So far, an option on the property will hold it until this summer,
when the purchase price of $115,000 will guarantee that this tract will
remain under the stewardship of the town of Pearisburg. If you camped
at the Whitt River Bend Park, please consider what you would have paid
at a commercial campground, and make out a check to the Town of Pearisburg, directed towards the Whitt River Bend Park. |
| FFV On Line |
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Do you know how many chapters compose the State Float Fishermen of
Virginia? Do you know that there is a chapter for FFVs who live outside
the state? Do you know what the state organization's bylaws look like? Do you want to post a message for other FFVs on a bulletin board?
Thinking of getting a membership in a chapter that has something going
on just about every weekend?
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Yes, Virginia, Floats are on line. To reach a bunch of chapter pages, go
to your search engine and type in floatfishermen. Select a site with
links. Be sure to check out the Steve Keller and the Scotts Creek
sites: one has a great calendar of events for its members and the other
posts the state organization's bylaws, among other items of interest.
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| The President's Paddle |
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Hello fellow paddlers and
fishermen, allow me to introduce myself. My
name is Larry Born and as of this past Labor Day, I was passed the traditional paddle and will be your new president for the next two
years. I feel honored that you have enough faith in me to elect me to
this office. With your continued support, I know the next two years
will be as good as the last two. I personally appreciate the job Roc
Cooper did for the FFV and wish to thank him for a job well done.
We had a good turnout for the Labor Day float. Saturday provided a great
day of fun on the New River followed by dinner and a great evening of
socializing. The water was high Sunday so some folks decided to float
Walker Creek instead of the New River. Fishing was good with everyone
reporting a good catch of redeye bass. Thanks to everyone involved in
putting this weekend together, especially the Scott Creek chapter for
the outstanding dinner they served.
The winter meeting will be held at the Cumberland State Forest Headquarters, December 2nd. This is our most important planning meeting
for the upcoming year. Your participation is very important. I am looking forward to seeing all of you there. We need input from all
chapters so we can put together an agenda for the meeting. Send comments/suggestions to me at:
leborn8346@yahoo.com or 8609 Farys Mill Rd. Gloucester, VA 23061. After
the meeting, we will have roasted oysters for appetizers followed by Jim
Garner's famous catfish dinner. |
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--LB
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Ex-Prez ROC and Barbara Green
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