Hey, everyone...here's the information regarding the Wild Steelhead Coalition Auction and Benefit Dinner coming up next month...

The WSC's conservation award this year will be going to Frank Amato, who besides publishing all those great books and magazines that we all read, has been calling for the release of all wild steelhead since the late '60's, long before it was fashionable to do so.

Besides a great dinner, there will also be an open bar, which translates into "you don't pay for your drinks"...

The Wild Steelhead Coalition’s
4th Annual Benefit Auction

February 10, 2007
6:00 pm

Seattle Mountaineers Club
300 3RD AVE W
SEATTLE, WA 98119

This year our keynote speaker will be Author and Photographer:

Steve Probasco,
Editor-in-Chief of Northwest Fly Fishing magazine,

Presenting: “Celebrating the Beauty and Significance of Wild Steelhead: A Visual Feast.”

The WSC will also present our Conservation Award which is given to an individual or group that, through their actions and/or accomplishments, have made significant and noteworthy contributions to the protection and propagation of wild steelhead. Do not miss the opportunity to attend this great event and support your Wild Steelhead Coalition. Please fill out the reservation form below and mail it to the address listed. Tables can also be purchased to accommodate groups of 8. Last year’s event filled up fast, so make your reservations as soon as possible!

The RSVP form must be received by January 19, 2007!

Contact Jim Schmitz if you have any questions,
(253) 759-0477 or email: lostriver99@yahoo.com
http://www.wildsteelheadcoalition.com



Wild Steelhead Coalition Benefit/Auction
February 10, 2007
Up to Date List of Items (Read All Pages for Live, Silent and Raffle)

21 Live Auction Items

Bob Ball Online Auction Guide Trip
Jack Brock Commissioned Wood Steelhead Carving
Full Day Clearwater Fly Fishing for Steelhead Guide Trip with Mike Mathis
Sage 8123-4 TCR 12'3 8 weight Custom Spey Rod Inscribed For WSC
Two Nights at The Balsam Hill Cabin Methow Valley
Jeff Bright Color Dye Print 12 x 16" of "Clore River Hen"
Big Sky Carvers Hand Carved Mallard
Joseph Tollmeri Framed North Umpqua Steelhead Print
Guide Trip with J.D. Love & One Nights Lodging @ The Quinnalt Lodge
Full Day Sea Run Cutthroat Guide Trip for Two with Bob Triggs
TFO 13'3 7 weight Spey Rod with Lamson Lite Speed Reel & 3 hour spey casting instruction
Britt Freda Commissioned Oil On Canvas Steelhead Painting
Bainbridge Winery Gift Basket
Rick Alsager Cutthroat Print Not Framed
Derek DeYoung Framed Steelhead Print
Full Day Guide Trip for Two With Rob Endsley on Skagit/Sauk (Fly or Gear)
Full Day Steelhead Fly Fishing Guide Trip John Farrar Skagit/Sauk
Full Day Steelhead Fly Fishing for Two Guide Trip with Chris Grieve Skagit/Sauk
Michael Coe Framed Steelhead Print
Frank Amato Book Collection
Nicholas Dean Lodge in B.C. Steelheading Trip for one August 19-25 2007
Martini Party at Tini Bigs in Seattle For 6



Silent Auction Items

Wood Carved Brook Trout by Jack Brock
Metal Steelhead by Curt Wright
Bob Triggs Casting Trip
Islander Reel
Big Sky Carvers Duck
Steelhead Fly Tying Class with Wheatley Fly Box & Flies.
Michael Coe Framed Sea Run Cutt Print
Derek DeYoung Framed Print
B & H Landscaping 4 hour consultation
Rick Alseger Steelhead Print Not Framed
Handcrafted 7' 4" 2 piece Bamboo Fly Rod by Tom Bowden
Reddington Spey Rod 1408 14' 8 weight
Paramount Theater Event Tickets 4 seats to Angry Men VIP
Steelhead Print by Flick Ford From The Greenwhich WKSHP
SOS Framed David James Duncan Framed Poster
High Country Guide Trip with Bill Robinson ( Secret Spot USA)


2.00 Raffle Items

CND 1306 13' 6/7 Expert Spey Rod with 5/6 Speyline
Swiss Army Knife
Henkles Knives
BBQ Set
Stainless Flask with MacNaugtons
Big Sky Carvers Triple Frame and Single Frame
Big Sky Carvers Clock
Ross Andrew Wine Bottle
Large Stainless Thermos
Smith Action Optics Sunglasses #1
Wheatly Fly Box
Bottle Opener
Hand Crafted Pewter Fly Broach
Rio Fly Lines
Sea Star 100.00 Gift Certificate
Cooler full of beer
Big Sky Carvers Reel Hooks
Book Collection From Orvis
Ketchum Release Tool
One Day Guide June Cowlitz Guide Trip w/ Scott O'Donnell
Gift Box Food Items
Smith Action Optics Sunglasses #2
Kaufman’s bags and small stuff
coffee press and year supply of coffee
Steelhead Brewery Hat with Ray Toll Steelhead T-Shirt
Glass Blown Bowl

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Fish on...

Todd

Dare I ask, does WSC take Visa, or is this a bring your checkbook function? Looks to be a dangerous evening. No wonder the open bar.

Sg

Credit cards are certainly welcome

Hey, Salmo g., company cards are fine, too!

Fish on...

Todd

Hey Todd what is the cost of the dinner/bar!

Thanks,
CM

It’s almost here again, but bigger and better than ever!
The Wild Steelhead Coalition’s
4th Annual Benefit Auction

February 10, 2007
6:00 pm
Seattle Mountaineers Club
300 3RD AVE W
SEATTLE, WA 98119
This year we are fortunate to have Author and exceptional Photographer:
Steve Probasco,
Chief Editor of Northwest Flyfishing magazine,
Presenting:
“Celebrating the Beauty and Significance of Wild Steelhead: A Visual Feast.”

The WSC will also honor an individual with our Conservation Award who has gone above and beyond to help save wild steelhead.
The evening will once again, be filled with many great auction and raffle items!

Do not miss the opportunity to attend this great event and support your Wild Steelhead Coalition. Please fill out the reservation form below and mail it to the address listed. Tables can also be purchased to accommodate groups of 8.

Last year’s event filled up fast, so get your reservations as soon as possible!
All forms must be received by January 19, 2007!
Contact Jim Schmitz if you have any questions,
253 759-0477 or email: lostriver99@yahoo.com
http://www.wildsteelheadcoalition.com

Scott, I've got a couple of tables reserved for friends, and I think I have a couple of spots left, if you're interested in joining us...

Lemme know.

Fish on...

Todd

Just a note to inform that there are 16 reservation spots left to attend the WSC Awards Banquet and Auction. If you are planning to attend, time is running short, please contact Jim Schmitz at 253-606-0439 or email lostriver99@yahoo.com . RSVP's will continue to be taken until Friday 1/31 or until we fill the 16 spots, whichever comes first.