N. Cook
05-21-2006, 08:56 AM
Of all people to be called away, the instigator and person who should get credit for a great idea, DUCK BONE, was not able to attend! But he was there to survey the site earlier and with the second person who deserves a lot of praise for making sure the event happened, Jimmy De Cubas. A special thanks from all of UW-F!
Despite the low water conditions which eliminated a chance for a true Poker Run, about a dozen boats with captains and crews ran up and down the river from the Lone Cabbage ramp. There was a lot of opportunity to bend push poles. Finding Lake Poinsett almost a mud flat was a shock to many who had run in the area before.....there is a real drought in North and Central Florida!
There will be an article with photos in the July NEWSLETTER.
Some serious thoughts...we learned a lot with this initial event. The lack of water actually was not a seminal situation as next time the river may be in flood, but perhaps holding the UW-F SUMMER MUD FEST AND PICNIC after the rains start and in June may be best when in the North. (in the south the WCAs are always wet enough). Everyone seemed to like the ideal of holding the MUD FEST north and south on alternate years........opposite the WINTER HUNT AND BOARD MEETING. This will give all members a nearby event to attend every year.
Note, the suggested full name: UW-F SUMMER MUD FEST AND PICNIC.
I believe this could be a family affair with more than just those with MUD MOTORS....gives The Guy a chance to show The Lady the motor and rig "I really need". And, of course, makes the event attractive to all members.
This year's location was great, with a restuarant and a County Park, airboat and regular boat ramps, and a lot of marsh (normally). Fishing ponds for the kids, etc. I am sure other similar places exist in northern FL. that could attract the boaters and all members. HOLIDAY PARK, just west of Ft. Lauderdale, or a place on the Lake would be good for the south event. Poker Runs are successfully run at these locations regularly.
I suggest there be a committee each year responsible for the planning and execution of that year's event....North: Central and North Regional Directors, South: South and Southwest Regional Directors plus any member who could be coerced!!! into helping out. (This would be an every other year duty)
I might add, UW-F does very little "fund raising", but even this small event added $240 to the treasury.....enought to pay for the cost of mailing the next two NEWSLETTERS. We are not looking for any type of massive "twist your arm" fund raising, and I feel this event fits our "mission" well.
NOW ITS YOUR TURN! PLEASE POST UP SOME IDEAS AND THOUGHTS!
Despite the low water conditions which eliminated a chance for a true Poker Run, about a dozen boats with captains and crews ran up and down the river from the Lone Cabbage ramp. There was a lot of opportunity to bend push poles. Finding Lake Poinsett almost a mud flat was a shock to many who had run in the area before.....there is a real drought in North and Central Florida!
There will be an article with photos in the July NEWSLETTER.
Some serious thoughts...we learned a lot with this initial event. The lack of water actually was not a seminal situation as next time the river may be in flood, but perhaps holding the UW-F SUMMER MUD FEST AND PICNIC after the rains start and in June may be best when in the North. (in the south the WCAs are always wet enough). Everyone seemed to like the ideal of holding the MUD FEST north and south on alternate years........opposite the WINTER HUNT AND BOARD MEETING. This will give all members a nearby event to attend every year.
Note, the suggested full name: UW-F SUMMER MUD FEST AND PICNIC.
I believe this could be a family affair with more than just those with MUD MOTORS....gives The Guy a chance to show The Lady the motor and rig "I really need". And, of course, makes the event attractive to all members.
This year's location was great, with a restuarant and a County Park, airboat and regular boat ramps, and a lot of marsh (normally). Fishing ponds for the kids, etc. I am sure other similar places exist in northern FL. that could attract the boaters and all members. HOLIDAY PARK, just west of Ft. Lauderdale, or a place on the Lake would be good for the south event. Poker Runs are successfully run at these locations regularly.
I suggest there be a committee each year responsible for the planning and execution of that year's event....North: Central and North Regional Directors, South: South and Southwest Regional Directors plus any member who could be coerced!!! into helping out. (This would be an every other year duty)
I might add, UW-F does very little "fund raising", but even this small event added $240 to the treasury.....enought to pay for the cost of mailing the next two NEWSLETTERS. We are not looking for any type of massive "twist your arm" fund raising, and I feel this event fits our "mission" well.
NOW ITS YOUR TURN! PLEASE POST UP SOME IDEAS AND THOUGHTS!