Latest Website Updates 
New 11/21 - TVTU Sweepstakes - See this page.
New 11/18 - Fly Tying Resources - See Fly Tying Page Dropdown
New 11/9 - November Streamlines posted - See Newsletter page
New 10/5 - Fenton River Erosion Remediation - See this page
New 9/15 - Upcoming Events - See this page
​New 3/6 - TVTU Chapter Board of Directors Openings - See this page
​​New 11/5 - Two Generic Flymphs - See Fly Tying page​
Erosion Remediation Work on the Fenton River

On Friday, 9/16, TU completed the first phase of an erosion remediation project on the Fenton River just above the Gurleyville Grist Mill. Several trees were anchored in a washed out section of the bank. After Christmas, we plan to collect some discarded Christmas trees which we fill in around the anchored trees sometime in the spring. This will create the basis of a brush mat that will later fill in naturally with sand and silt washing down the river which will build up over time to create a new section of bank to replace the washout. At some point, we hope to be able to do a tree planting once the bank has been restored. This work was led by Jeff Yates (National Volunteer Operations Director) and a couple of other TU National members, utilizing a grip hoist to anchor the trees. 
TVTU Chapter Board of Directors Openings

TVTU is in need of some volunteers to help keep the chapter viable/active. We need volunteers for the following Board of Directors positions:

President – The President shall serve as general executive officer of the Chapter and shall appoint the chairs of all Chapter committees. The President shall oversee all activities of the chapter, preside at all membership and board meetings, manage the business and affairs of the Chapter. The President may sign and execute in the name of the Chapter all contracts, agreements, and other obligations of the Chapter subject to approval of the Board. The President shall have general supervision of all the other officers of the Chapter and shall see that their duties are properly performed. The President shall report to the members of the Chapter and to the Board on matters which may be of interest or concern. The President shall receive and review all bank statements of Chapter accounts and shall pass them to the Treasurer after review.

Vice-President - The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President if the President is absent or unable to perform the President’s duties. The Vice President shall perform such other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors and the President.

​Secretary - The Secretary keeps the minutes of all meetings of the Board and the membership and is the custodian of all official records of the Chapter.

Program Director - Coordinates monthly meetings including meeting speakers and other chapter activities.

Fly Tying Coordinator- Board of Directors membership is optional. Maintain the chapter fly tying class material and schedule fly tying classes. Also coordinates fly tyers
for monthly chapter meetings.

Please contact Gary Lussier at gelconn@yahoo.com or 860-861-9344 if you would like to help out the chapter and volunteer for these needed positions.
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2022 Thames Valley Trout Unlimited Sweepstakes is now LIVE

This is one of our most important fundraisers of the year and the means by which we fund our monthly meetings, special events and conservation projects.  Keep that in mind when you check out the link below.  When you donate, you also get a chance to win one of eight great prizes.

At the end of the sweepstakes, winners are chosen at random by the computer systems hosting the sweepstakes which will also send notification emails to the winners.

Let’s see if we can achieve our goal of 2,500.  I hope you’ll all show your support for our chapter and the great work we do.  Thanks in advance for your generosity and good luck at the drawing. 

Use the following link for details: 
https://go.tulocalevents.org/thames-valley-sweepstakes-2022/Campaign/Details
Upcoming Events

TVTU Chapter meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of all months except June, July, and August at the Franklin Firehouse on 5 Tyler Drive, Franklin, CT.  See directions at our Chapter Events page.  Social time. fly tying starts at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting begins normally at 7:00 p.m.   We always have a short business meeting, a guest speaker or special event, and a raffle.  TU merchandise is also available for purchase.  Meetings are open to the public and there is no charge so come and join us.

​NOTE: You may have noticed that many TVTU events now have a click function to "buy a ticket". By Buying a ticket (they are free), it helps to plan on how many folks will be attending.  You do not need to print the ticket!

​- Dec 20th meeting 2022, 6:00 PM 
Christmas Party - Refreshments will be provided by TVTU Board of Directors - "buy a ticket" here
- Jan 17th meeting 2023 6:00 PM 
Presentation by Brian Eltz - State Fisheries Bioligist Brian Eltz - Latest Trout Sampling Data - "buy a ticket" here 
- Feb 21st meeting 2022, 6:00 PM 
"Annual Flies and Pies" - "buy a ticket" here
​- March 21st meeting 2022, 6:00 PM
Presentation by Darby Hittle - "buy a ticket" here​
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More events will be posted as known...
​TVTU Board of Directors Meetings

TVTU Board of Directors meet the second Tuesday of the month, August through May, at 6:00 PM via ZOOM.  The meetings are open to any TVTU members who would like to attend. To get the ZOOM link, just contact any BOD member and they can provide it to you.
Join Thames Valley Trout Unlimited
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​Join Trout Unlimited today at the special introductory rate of just $17.50.  Help protect and restore our nation's magnificent trout and salmon fisheries. This low rate is for new members only and $15 of your $17.50 will go to your local chapter / the chapter you select below (more if you join at a higher membership level). 

​Link -  Join TVTU  Be sure to select the "Thames Valley" Chapter 282 when signing up online. ​