www.salmonfestival.net   Saturday - Sunday October 13 - 14, 2007

Volunteers Needed!  Call Pete and sign up TODAY!!  We need you!   (see maps and photos below)   Every year GBF’s presence is very prominent at the annual Salmon Festival at Lake Natoma, and it takes volunteers to man the Fly Tying Booth, the Information Booth and the Fly Casting Area.  Those who have participated in past years always remark about what a great time they had, especially those helping youngsters tie their first fly (a wooly bugger).   It is that time again. The Salmon Festival remains the largest event that GBF does aimed at the general public. It takes approximately 50 volunteers to pull it off. I know this is not a problem because we are a club that volunteers. It is very important for new club members and those new to fly fishing to understand that you do not need experience to participate in this event. I need 24 spots filled for showing kids how to tie a fly.  If you have never tied before, this is not a problem.  Come about 5 minutes early and someone will be there to get you started. In the past, all members have said that they had a great time and it was a lot of fun.    I will also need 24 spots filled for fly casting. This does take a little experience, but you do not have to be a master at it.  We just show the people the very basics of fly casting and let them try. Each shift is 4 hours. We have made it through the two days due to a large group of our members doing a day of it and stay for both shifts.  Again this year, volunteers get FREE parking and festival admission.  Passes will be distributed at the GBF general meetings in September and October.  This year we must park at the Gold Pointe lot at the end of Tributary Point Drive west of Hazel Avenue. Free shuttle bus will take you to the Lake Natoma location where GBF's booth will be (see maps below).   If you can donate four or eight hours, there will be sign-ups at the next general meeting or phone me at (916) 240-1997.   Again, this is a great way to spend some time with other members. You will meet new people and share like interests. I only ask, if you sign up please make every effort to be there.   Thank you, Pete Peterson email: rpeterson7@surewest.net   (Scroll left & right and click each thumbnail photo to see enlarged photo below) .

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