Todd,

You don't need to join to listen.

No, I'm not kidding, that's free.

I'm not going to begin debating the validity of Gary's story with you. Like you, I am suspicious of some of the numbers as well. Irrespective, I am not going to let that detour me from my goal of helping to make the CCA-PNW as great of an organization as it can possibly become. Gary's presentation wasn't the reason I joined the CCA.


You've pointed out that the CCA is taking an alternative approach to gaining members. You're right, Typically a group galvanizes itself around an issue and forms a coalition, and raises funds to address assist addressing a problem. The CCA is taking a different approach. We are "building the warchest" first, then allowing the membership to vote on what issues and position we will take. That's why it's taking a while to come up with positional statements and begin working on issues.

It's true, the CCA is asking alot of people to donate their money and time to join a cause that is not yet fully defined. There's going to be alot of questions initially.
However, the one thing in common amongst all the members that have joined is this. They want to see changes happen, and right now, attempting to form a large group of recereational anglers behind a group that has a proven track record is the best thing we have going for us in this state.

Power in Numbers....