Potomac Valley Fly Fishers - Leadership



Potomac Valley Fly Fishers club Leadership


Don.jpg President: Don Fine
301-371-5617
president@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - Donald Fine
Current leadership position - President for 2016 & Newsletter
How long a club member or when you joined the club - Approximately 24 years.
How long fishing - 68 years.     How long fly fishing - Approximately 32 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - I have been fortunate fo fish for many species in both fresh and salt water, so it is difficult to say which I most enjoy; perhaps fishing in Alaska for 10 species and fishing locally for trout and smallmouth bass
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - The fellowship and comradery that I have found in associating with and fishing with other fly fishers (outdoors folks in general). Knowledge about the intricacy of wildlife (particularly aquatic species).
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership - I always enjoy our banquet, our Learn to Fly Fish clinic, the speakers and learning and trying new fly patterns.

Jon.jpg Vice President: Jon Thames
301-788-2482
vicepresident@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name Jon Thames
Current leadership position - Vice President & Fly Tying Roundtable
How long a club member or when you joined the club - 20+ years
How long fishing - 50 years.     How long fly fishing - 30 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - Bass, warm water, local rivers, C&O; canal, Canada
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - Fellowship and fly tying
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership - Banquet-chair, roundtable chair, and Board member



Karen.jpg Secretary: Karen Baker
301-363-8599
secretary@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - Karen Baker Current leadership position - Secretary
How long a club member or when you joined the club - Not sure probably 12 to 15 years
How long fishing - 30 years.     How long fly fishing - 15 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - I really like fly fishing for bass from my kayak on the Monocacy or Potomac Rivers. I also every much enjoy trout fishing local streams as well as streams out west when I travel.
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - I very much have enjoyed the friends I have made and their willingness to share their knowledge with me. The programs are excellent and I always learn something at each meeting. Its always enjoyable to be with people who have shared interest and don't get bored talking fly fishing! The club members are very welcoming to new members. Having a love of fly fishing creates a common bond that facilitates comradery and a welcoming environment.
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership - I have enjoyed participating in outreach activities such as the Nature Fest at the Nature Center, teaching the Boy Scouts, assisting with the Learn to Fly Fish Course. I like being a part of the decision making for the club. I also like recruiting women into the club and helping them to feel comfortable in a predominately male group.

Scott.jpg Treasurer: Scott Durant
240-351-1755
treasurer@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - Scott Durant
Current leadership position - Treasurer
How long a club member or when you joined the club - 2005
How long fishing - 30 years.    How long fly fishing - 15 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - Warm water (smallmouth) on Catoctin Creek and Potomac; salmon and steelhead in New York
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF- The people and the camaraderie with other members. There is a wealth of knowledge within the club.
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership - Teaching fly tying and helping with different events such as the take children fishing event at the Nature Center

Russ.jpg Director1: Russ Hanson
301-371-8877
director1@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - Russ Hanson
Current leadership position - Board of Directors
How long a club member or when you joined the club - Member for four years
How long fishing - About 55 years.     How long fly fishing - Three years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - Smallmouth bass in creeks, rivers, and lakes
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - Comradery, education, and mentoring
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership - I very much enjoy the meetings and hope to start taking advantage of the many outings


Ray.jpg Director2: Ray Ouellett
3301-814-0235
director2@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name Ray Ouellette_ Current leadership position - Member Board of Directors How long a club member or when you joined the club - 15-20 years How long fishing? 60 years.     How long fly fishing - 40 years What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - Fly fishing for trout and bass-local streams and rivers What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - Fellowship and learning fly tying and techniques What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership - Assisting with special events - kids fishing - casting demonstrations, etc





Bill.jpg Director3: Bill Kulp
410-775-2264
director3@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - Bill Kulp
Current leadership position - Board Member
How long a club member or when you joined the club - 3 years
How long fishing? 50 years.     How long fly fishing - 6 years.
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where? Wherever there is water
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - I really enjoy talking fish with the members, and I love it that they are so forthcoming with information and help.
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership - This is my first year being on the board, so I haven't been involved with any activities in a position of leadership, although I would like to lead a trip or 2

John.jpg Past President: John Brognard
301-371-4205
pp@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - John Brognard
Current leadership position - Past President, Conservation Chair & Web Site
How long a club member or when you joined the club - 17 years
How long fishing - 63 years.     How long fly fishing - 12 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - Smallmouth Bass in Canada & multiple species of fish in Alaska
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - Fishing with friends and the camaraderie we share at meetings, events and outings
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership - Teaching fly fishing to youngsters & working with "Healing Waters" wounded warriors

John.jpg Conservation: John Brognard
301-371-4205
and Randy Inmon
301-806-2694
conservation@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - John Brognard
Current leadership position - Past President, Conservation Chair & Web Site
How long a club member or when you joined the club - 17 years
How long fishing - 63 years.     How long fly fishing - 12 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - Smallmouth Bass in Canada & multiple species of fish in Alaska
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - Fishing with friends and the camaraderie we share at meetings, events and outings
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership - Teaching fly fishing to youngsters & working with "Healing Waters" wounded warriors

Dan.jpg Outings: Dan Neuland
301-271-2903
outings@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - Dan Neuland
Current leadership position - Outings chair
How long a club member or when you joined the club - 2008
How long fishing - Over 50 years.     How long fly fishing? - 0ver 40 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - Steelheading Great Lakes tributary rivers.
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - The members are a very friendly group where everyone is welcome. The members are willing to share their knowledge and experience.
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in aspart of your position of leadership - Organizing outings to NYS for brown trout, steelhead and salmon.

Dave.jpg Facebook: Dave Fulton
240-446-3371
programs@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - David Fulton
Current leadership position - Programs Chairman
How long a club member or when you joined the club - I joined PVFF in 2006.
How long fishing - About 9 years.     How long fly fishing - About 9 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - Trout fishing, especially with Terrestrials; Smallmouth Bass; Steelheading, especially with a Spey Rod; and Saltwater fishing.
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - The comraderie, especially on the club outings, and the sharing of knowledge about fishing, and the environment.
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership -I enjoy the outings, and the programs at_ the monthly meetings, as well as the picnic and banquet.

Dave.jpg Programs: Dave Fulton
240-446-3371
programs@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - David Fulton
Current leadership position - Programs Chairman
How long a club member or when you joined the club - I joined PVFF in 2006.
How long fishing - About 9 years.     How long fly fishing - About 9 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - Trout fishing, especially with Terrestrials; Smallmouth Bass; Steelheading, especially with a Spey Rod; and Saltwater fishing.
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - The comraderie, especially on the club outings, and the sharing of knowledge about fishing, and the environment.
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership -I enjoy the outings, and the programs at_ the monthly meetings, as well as the picnic and banquet.

Ruby.jpg Membership: Ruby Fine
301-371-4205
join@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - Ruby Fine
Current leadership position - Membership Chairperson
How long a club member or when you joined the club - 24 years
How long fishing - 28 years     How long fly fishing - 24 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - I like fly fishing but from a boat rather than in the water or along the shore.
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - The membership and leaders - they make the Club what it is and I'm glad to be a member. Also, I enjoy the programs presented at the meetings.
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership - Maintaining the roster of members/new members; participating in fly tying classes; proof and distribute the monthly newsletter; organize the club banquet; helping at the club summer picnic. with the help of other members, youth fly fishing and adult fly fishing classes.

Don.jpg NewsLetter: Don Fine
301-371-4205
news@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - Donald Fine
Current leadership position - President for 2016
How long a club member or when you joined the club - Approximately 24 years.
How long fishing? 68 years.     How long fly fishing - Approximately 32 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - I have been fortunate fo fish for many species in both fresh and salt water, so it is difficult to say which I most enjoy; perhaps fishing in Alaska for 10 species and fishing locally for trout and smallmouth bass
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - The fellowship and comradery that I have found in associating with and fishing with other fly fishers (outdoors folks in general). Knowledge about the intricacy of wildlife (particularly aquatic species).
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership - I always enjoy our banquet, our Learn to Fly Fish clinic, the speakers and learning and trying new fly patterns.

Jon.jpg Fly Tying Roundtable: Jon Thames
301-788-2482
news@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name Jon Thames
Current leadership position Vice President
How long a club member or when you joined the club? 20+ years
How long fishing? 50 years.     How long fly fishing? 30 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where? Bass, warm water, local rivers, C&O; canal, Canada
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF? Fellowship and fly tying
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership? Banquet-chair, roundtable chair, and Board member

Nicky.jpg Publicity: Nicole (Nicky) Paquette
301-694-5642
publicity@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - Nicky Paquette
Current leadership position - Publicity
How long a club member or when you joined the club - 2 yrs.
How long fishing - 2 years.     How long fly fishing - 2 yrs.
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - Broom streams, lakes, rivers fly fishing.
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - The camaraderie of the club members, learning about fishing at the monthly fly monthly meeting, fly tying classes, the super welcoming friendliness of the leaders.
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership -
I try to immerse myself in club activities as much as possible by volunteering for anything I can help with. I love the fly tying classes, and the very relevant topics/speakers at the monthly meetings. I have yet to go on a club outing but plan to.
The leadership members are very experiences and knowledgeable and I am constantly learning from them. I am enjoying fly fishing very much because there is so much aspects to the sport (matching the hatch, reading waters, fly casting, catching) and it compliments my love for the environment.
As publicist I notify the local papers of specific club events such as monthly guest speakers at our meetings and what flies will be tied at the beginner's class and roundtable. New members have told me they have read these notices in the paper. My duties could include making flyers of events and posting in public places, and helping with facebook.

ricks.jpg Trout Raising: Rick Loose
301-662-9435
troutpen@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Club Member on and off for about 15 yrs.
Fishing for 50 yrs
Fly fishing for 28 yrs.
Do mostly streams and rivers for trout and small mouth.
Club: Our club produces an amazing amount of energy. Thanks to very strong leadership, we offer a vast number of activities, including outings, great meetings, projects to stock and raise trout, roundtables, and conservation and education programs. The club plays host to a wonderful group of people who share two of my dear passions -- fly fishing and the great outdoors.




Jonn.jpg Web Site: John Brognard
301-371-4205
web@pvflyfish.org

PROFILE:
Name - John Brognard
Current leadership position - Past President, Conservation Chair & Web Site
How long a club member or when you joined the club - 17 years
How long fishing - 63 years.     How long fly fishing - 12 years
What kind of fishing do you most enjoy and where - Smallmouth Bass in Canada & multiple species of fish in Alaska
What do you enjoy most about being a member of PVFF - Fishing with friends and the camaraderie we share at meetings, events and outings
What PVFF activities do you most enjoy or are involved in as part of your position of leadership - Teaching fly fishing to youngsters & working with "Healing Waters" wounded warriors

Our mailing address is:

Potomac Vally Fly Fishers
Box 3001
Frederick, Md. 21705