2010 Calendar of Events For Twin Cities Chapter of Muskies Inc
General meetings - Are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. All meetings are start at 7pm and located at the Knights of Columbus Hall 1114 American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN [map] unless otherwise noted.
The general meetings start with an upate on the efforts of the club which includes stocking, rearing, banquets, youth events. We will also try to keep you updated on the latest news from the Minnesota DNR and other changes/regulations that might impact us.
Most meetings also have a guest speaker which can range from local guides, representatives from the Minnesota DNR, historians and other interesting speakers that pass on some great knowledge, stories, tips and advice.
Frank Schneider Jr. Memorial Muskie Fishing Tournament - 2010 tournament dates are September 10, 11, 12.This will be the 43rd year of this exciting muskie tournament.
Covering 21 lakes in the northern Minnesota each year 500-700 people take part in this great tournament. Proceeds are used to do several outstanding programs and we present the Minnesota DNR a check for $3000 to benefit the lakes and muskies that tournament is held.
George Wahl Memorial Muskie Fishing Tournament - 2010 tournament is on October 2nd. This will be the 2nd year of the tournament.
The tournament proceeds are used to stock fish in local metro lakes. It's about keeping the memory of George Wahl alive and well along with benefiting our addiction. As George once said, "You literally eat, sleep and breathe muskies, period,".
Sportsmen's Banquet - February 20th
The Banquet is a fundraiser events like the Veteran's Home Opener, Stocking and Rearing fish, Youth events including a day specifically for Military Families.
Poolside Demo - April 13th
The pool side demo is presented by Thorne Bros to highlight some of the newest items out there. The event will take place at the Oak Grove Jr HIgh [map] in Bloomington pool.
Veteran's Home Opener - May 8th
We set up a giant pond filled with Rainbow Trout on the grounds of the Vets Home located near Minnehaha Falls and assist the residents in catching the fish. The trout are cooked and a complete "shore lunch" is served to these old warriors. It's a memorable and moving experience for all who participate. VFW Post 6690 and other VFW and American Legion posts help sponsor this event.
Capable Partners Outing - June 13th
An outing with members of the Capable Partners organization will be held on Lake Minnetonka this year. Capable Partners members are physically challenged sportsman that participate in hunting, fishing, and related opportunities. Each year we take about a dozen so the members from Capable partners out for a morning of fishing. At the end of the day in the afternoon we grill up some food and talk about the excite we may have had on the lake.
Military Family Outing - June 25th
A day of fishing on Lake Minnetonka for children and families of deployed Minnesota soldiers. Volunteers with boats take out the kids enjoy some fishing and getting back to what kids do, have fun. The more boats we have the more kids we can take out. And of course at the end of the afternoon we will grill up some food and continue to have some fun. Email George Selcke for additional details or would like to volunteer your time and boat to a very good event.