{"id":241,"date":"2012-08-25T13:29:12","date_gmt":"2012-08-25T17:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersofvirginia.org\/?page_id=241"},"modified":"2024-02-13T13:24:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T18:24:35","slug":"about-us-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.flyfishersofvirginia.org\/?page_id=241","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7\" style=\"background-color: #fef3dd;\" title=\"Image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flyfishersofvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Image2.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"144\" height=\"135\" \/><\/p>\n<div><i>The Fly Fishers of Virginia (FFV) was established in 1982 to promote the art of fly rod fishing, to foster good sportsmanship, and to promote conservation of the nation\u2019s natural resources.<\/i><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><i>During the year, six dinner meetings are occasions for informational programs pertaining to the many aspects of fly fishing and conservation activities. Programs are presented by international and local experts and celebrities in the fly fishing world, as well as knowledgeable FFV members.<\/i><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><i>Fishing trips are scheduled each year for cold water, warm water, and saltwater species.<\/i><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><i>Fly tying classes, casting clinics, seminars and workshops are offered periodically.<\/i><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><i>The club, a 501(c)(3) organization, is an affiliate member of Fly Fishers International and also gives financial support to a number of conservation and fly fishing related organizations.\u00a0\u00a0In recent years we have provided support to Reel Recovery (Virginia region), Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Mossy Creek Restoration Fund, Potomac River Keeper Network, James River Association, Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock (Virginia chapter), VCU Foundation \u2013 Rice Center, Coastal Conservation Association, Colonial Heights Middle School Fishing Club, Mayfly Project, Virginia Outdoor Writers Association, and Shenandoah National Park Trust.<\/i><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><hr \/><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"background-image: none; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;\" title=\"Trout\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flyfishersofvirginia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/Trout_thumb.jpg\" alt=\"Trout\" width=\"244\" height=\"185\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Fly Fishers of Virginia Officers and Directors for 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">PRESIDENT: Tony Scrimizzi<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">VP Fishing Activities: Dick Chapman<br \/>VP Conservation Activities: Millie Neagle<br \/>VP Membership: Chuck Davis<br \/>Secretary: Gary Green<br \/>Treasurer: JoAnn Lindstrom-Gibbens<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Director at Large: Mac Myers<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Director at Large: Jon Arnold<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Director at Large: Jim Mattson<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Director at Large: Tom Mosely<br \/>PHW Coordinator: Tony Escalona<br \/>Technical Director: Brian Trow<br \/>Technical Director: Colby Trow<br \/>Webmeister: Doug Walden<br \/>Director of Communications: Robert Thomas<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><hr \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FFV Past Presidents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 David Skove &#8211; 2021, 2022<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Grayson Harding &#8211; 2019, 2020<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tom Mlot &#8211; 2017, 2018<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Jay Armstrong &#8211; 2015, 2016<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Steve Lewis &#8211; 2013, 2014<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ken Eastwood &#8211; 2011, 2012<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Robert Thomas &#8211; 2009, 2010<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Larry Cortright- 2007, 2008<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Dan Genest &#8211; 2005, 2006<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Richard Roadcap &#8211; 2003, 2004<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Doug Walden &#8211; 2001, 2002<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">H.W. Leathers &#8211; 1999, 2000<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Bill Pearsall &#8211; 1997, 1998<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Carl R. Fisher &#8211; 1995, 1996<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sam Goodpasture &#8211; 1993, 1994<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">David E. Bagby &#8211; 1991, 1992<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Charles Ellis &#8211; 1989, 1990<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Taylor Turner &#8211; 1987, 1988<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">George Crosby, Jr. &#8211; 1985, 1986<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Nat T. R. Burgwyn &#8211; 1982, 1983, 1984<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<div align=\"center\"><hr \/><\/div>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>FFV Founding Members<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Nat T. R. Burgwyn<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Kenny A. Grandstaff, II<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">George Crosby, Jr.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Beverly R. Tucker III<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><hr \/><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<p align=\"center\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dd>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Need to contact us?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fly Fishers of Virginia<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">P.O. Box 29477<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Richmond, VA 23242<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Fly Fishers of Virginia (FFV) was established in 1982 to promote the art of fly rod fishing, to foster good sportsmanship, and to promote conservation of the nation\u2019s natural resources. \u00a0 During the year, six dinner meetings are occasions for informational programs pertaining to the many aspects of fly fishing and conservation activities. 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