The 2011 Rabun Rendezvous!

random_lengths · 01-12-11, 08:10 PM

The Rabun Chapter of Trout Unlimited invites you to the 2011 Rabun Rendezvous!

When: Saturday, Jan 22, 2011

Rendezvous Speaker: Kyle Burrell, Rabunite and Trout Fishing Guide in Georgia and Wyoming

Where: The “NEW” Dillard House Conference Center located behind the Dillard House in Dillard, Georgia.

Who: Everyone interested in protecting our cold-water resources, including their families, friends, and all who love clean cold streams, trout, and trout fishing.

Social: About 5 o’clock PM folks will start gathering to “pick the pig” and enjoy the rocking chairs on the porch of the Conference Center. There will be snack trays of cheeses, crackers, veggies with dips, and fruits. Soft drinks and ice will be available. If you want something stronger, better bring it yourself. There will be a fire inside to warm your buns. The Foxfire Boys (as seen in the Chattooga River episode of TUTV’s “On The Rise”) will generously provide their ‘down home’ style of bluegrass picking and singing for your musical entertainment. The large screen TV will be showing the Rabunites trout fishing some of their favorite ‘secret spots’. This will be the ideal time to be looking over the raffle and silent auction items.

Dinner: Fish, chicken, and pork with all the side dishes and desserts that have made the Dillard House so famous, will be served about 6:30. It is a serve yourself buffet, so you will not leave hungry.

After dinner: A short program, annual awards, and awarding of door prizes, raffle & auction items.

Cost: $30 for adults and $25 for youth of 15 and under. Cash, personal checks are fine, we also accept VISA & MasterCard credit cards. We don’t do advanced tickets or reservation; just pay at the door.

The 2010 Rabun Rendezvous provided funds for the following

■Georgia Trout Camp for youth
■Sponsorship of student interns working in NE GA fisheries with the GA WRD and the USFS
■Sponsoring two youngsters attending the GA Trout Camp
■Financial support of the GA DNR Smithgall Woods Conservation Education Program
■Georgia “Back-the-Brookie” Program
■Kid’s Fishing Events at Black Rock Mountain State Park (GA DNR) & Tallulah River (USFS)
■Stekoa Creek clean-up day
■In-stream habitat improvement workday with USFS on a local brook trout stream
■Fly Fishing for Vets Wounded Warriors Program
■Stop I-3 Coalition
■Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Camo Coalition
■National TU’s “First Cast”, “Embrace-A-Stream”, & “Back-the-Brookie” Programs
■Design of Rabun TU’s award winning website
■Trout Magazine subscriptions to all school & public libraries and 3 state parks in Rabun County

For more information, visit www.rabuntu.org. Hope to see you at the Rendezvous!

Pat Hopton
Chapter Vice Chair

Musselwhite · 01-12-11, 10:49 PM

My wife and I look forward to this event each year. We're not members of the Rabun chapter, yet feel very welcome and always have a good time. I saw a few NGTOers last year, and a few of the board members. Hope to see you folks again. Hey Cannon, maybe this will be the year we win one of those Chattooga maps...

Musselwhite

mudpuppy · 01-13-11, 08:16 AM

I went to this last year and had the best time. It was the day of the SS Estrogen float trip on the Tuck. After the float trip we all headed to RR to pick the pig. GREAT FOOD! The next morning I fished Dukes with couple of friends in the rain. Fishing & Food, can't think of a better combination than that. You newbies should go check it out.

Jimmy Harris · 01-13-11, 09:25 AM

The Rabun Rendezvous is THE trout fishing cultural event of the year! I've only missed one in their 24 years and that's because I was in Argentina. This year I planned my Argentina trip around the Rendezvous. See you there!

JOHNKIES · 01-13-11, 10:01 AM

"Rabun" and "cultural event" in the same sentence? That's pushin' reality! 8-)

But yes, this is "the event" and the funds the Rabunites raise go to their catalog of programs they support helping keep the water clean and the fish healthy. But I do have one question about lodging: Does the Dillard House have any special rates for the event?

Thanks! ---JCK---

random_lengths · 01-13-11, 11:05 AM

The Dillard House has set special rates for rooms starting at $49 (plus tax) for those that call and tell them you’re attending the Trout Unlimited Rabun Rendezvous. Call: 706-746-5348 or Toll Free 1-800-541-0671

You must say you are there with Trout Unlimited to get the special rate.

Pat Hopton
Rabun Chapter Vice Chair
www.rabuntu.org

driftwood · 01-13-11, 11:50 AM

I went last year and had a really good time, I actually won a subscription to Fly Rod n Reel! I hope to make it again this year!

TroutTackler · 01-13-11, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musselwhite

My wife and I look forward to this event each year. We're not members of the Rabun chapter, yet feel very welcome and always have a good time. I saw a few NGTOers last year, and a few of the board members. Hope to see you folks again. Hey Cannon, maybe this will be the year we win one of those Chattooga maps...

Musselwhite

Can't wait for this year's RR - Mark, after six years and countless raffle tickets, I still haven't won one of THE MAPS! Maybe this is the year???

JOHNKIES · 01-13-11, 01:55 PM

That's a sweet deal! I can smell that piggy now .................

TroutTackler · 01-13-11, 05:55 PM

Hey, what all is going to be up for auction and raffle this year????

01-12-11, 08:10 PM	#1
random_lengths Native Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clayton, GA Posts: 222	The 2011 Rabun Rendezvous! The Rabun Chapter of Trout Unlimited invites you to the 2011 Rabun Rendezvous! When: Saturday, Jan 22, 2011 Rendezvous Speaker: Kyle Burrell, Rabunite and Trout Fishing Guide in Georgia and Wyoming Where: The “NEW” Dillard House Conference Center located behind the Dillard House in Dillard, Georgia. Who: Everyone interested in protecting our cold-water resources, including their families, friends, and all who love clean cold streams, trout, and trout fishing. Social: About 5 o’clock PM folks will start gathering to “pick the pig” and enjoy the rocking chairs on the porch of the Conference Center. There will be snack trays of cheeses, crackers, veggies with dips, and fruits. Soft drinks and ice will be available. If you want something stronger, better bring it yourself. There will be a fire inside to warm your buns. The Foxfire Boys (as seen in the Chattooga River episode of TUTV’s “On The Rise”) will generously provide their ‘down home’ style of bluegrass picking and singing for your musical entertainment. The large screen TV will be showing the Rabunites trout fishing some of their favorite ‘secret spots’. This will be the ideal time to be looking over the raffle and silent auction items. Dinner: Fish, chicken, and pork with all the side dishes and desserts that have made the Dillard House so famous, will be served about 6:30. It is a serve yourself buffet, so you will not leave hungry. After dinner: A short program, annual awards, and awarding of door prizes, raffle & auction items. Cost: $30 for adults and $25 for youth of 15 and under. Cash, personal checks are fine, we also accept VISA & MasterCard credit cards. We don’t do advanced tickets or reservation; just pay at the door. The 2010 Rabun Rendezvous provided funds for the following ■Georgia Trout Camp for youth ■Sponsorship of student interns working in NE GA fisheries with the GA WRD and the USFS ■Sponsoring two youngsters attending the GA Trout Camp ■Financial support of the GA DNR Smithgall Woods Conservation Education Program ■Georgia “Back-the-Brookie” Program ■Kid’s Fishing Events at Black Rock Mountain State Park (GA DNR) & Tallulah River (USFS) ■Stekoa Creek clean-up day ■In-stream habitat improvement workday with USFS on a local brook trout stream ■Fly Fishing for Vets Wounded Warriors Program ■Stop I-3 Coalition ■Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Camo Coalition ■National TU’s “First Cast”, “Embrace-A-Stream”, & “Back-the-Brookie” Programs ■Design of Rabun TU’s award winning website ■Trout Magazine subscriptions to all school & public libraries and 3 state parks in Rabun County For more information, visit www.rabuntu.org. Hope to see you at the Rendezvous! Pat Hopton Chapter Vice Chair Last edited by random_lengths; 01-12-11 at 09:39 PM.

01-12-11, 10:49 PM	#2
Musselwhite Native Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suwanee Posts: 1,170 Blog Entries: 1	... My wife and I look forward to this event each year. We're not members of the Rabun chapter, yet feel very welcome and always have a good time. I saw a few NGTOers last year, and a few of the board members. Hope to see you folks again. Hey Cannon, maybe this will be the year we win one of those Chattooga maps... Musselwhite

01-13-11, 08:16 AM	#3
mudpuppy Hall of Fame Member, Formerly Known as sandpuppy formerly known as mudpuppy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: back in Kennesaw Posts: 760	I went to this last year and had the best time. It was the day of the SS Estrogen float trip on the Tuck. After the float trip we all headed to RR to pick the pig. GREAT FOOD! The next morning I fished Dukes with couple of friends in the rain. Fishing & Food, can't think of a better combination than that. You newbies should go check it out. __________________ "Often, I have been exhausted on trout streams, uncomfortable, wet, cold, briar scarred, sunburned, mosquito-bitten, but never, with a fly rod in my hand, have I been in a place that was less than beautiful." ~by Charles Kuralt-1990~

01-13-11, 09:25 AM	#4
Jimmy Harris Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Helen, Ga USA Posts: 2,828	The Rabun Rendezvous is THE trout fishing cultural event of the year! I've only missed one in their 24 years and that's because I was in Argentina. This year I planned my Argentina trip around the Rendezvous. See you there! __________________ Jimmy Harris Unicoi Liars Club Unicoi Outfitters Online Store

01-13-11, 10:01 AM	#5
JOHNKIES Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Laurel Park, NC USA Posts: 3,802	Say What? "Rabun" and "cultural event" in the same sentence? That's pushin' reality! 8-) But yes, this is "the event" and the funds the Rabunites raise go to their catalog of programs they support helping keep the water clean and the fish healthy. But I do have one question about lodging: Does the Dillard House have any special rates for the event? Thanks! ---JCK---

01-13-11, 11:05 AM	#6
random_lengths Native Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clayton, GA Posts: 222	The Dillard House has set special rates for rooms starting at $49 (plus tax) for those that call and tell them you’re attending the Trout Unlimited Rabun Rendezvous. Call: 706-746-5348 or Toll Free 1-800-541-0671 You must say you are there with Trout Unlimited to get the special rate. Pat Hopton Rabun Chapter Vice Chair www.rabuntu.org

01-13-11, 11:50 AM	#7
driftwood Native Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta (Grant park),GA Posts: 1,315	I went last year and had a really good time, I actually won a subscription to Fly Rod n Reel! I hope to make it again this year!

01-13-11, 01:55 PM	#9
JOHNKIES Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Laurel Park, NC USA Posts: 3,802	$49? That's a sweet deal! I can smell that piggy now .................

01-13-11, 05:55 PM	#10
TroutTackler Native Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monroe, GA Posts: 2,893 Blog Entries: 3	Hey, what all is going to be up for auction and raffle this year???? __________________ David Cannon

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