🎏 The 2024 Fly Derby held at Ron Sali's ranch on June 8 saw 46 enthusiastic participants competing for prizes.
Despite the heat, the event was a resounding success, with contestants showcasing their fly-fishing skills and enjoying the camaraderie. The picturesque setting of Ron's ranch provided a perfect backdrop for the derby, ensuring that, regardless of the temperature, a great time was had by all.
Currently all spots are filled for our upcoming retreats, however, things happen, schedules change and spots become available so please complete the application to get on the wait list for the retreat you are interested in and our Guest Coordinator will be in touch.
Our Retreat Volunteer Coordinators have been busy contacting our dedicated team of volunteers and have secured a full roster of Fishing Friends and Facilitators for the four retreats planned for 2024. All participating volunteers should have been confirmed by the Retreat Volunteer Coordinator, if you have not been contacted and were planning on volunteering at a retreat, please email the Volunteer Director at info@idaho2fly.org.
Volunteer Spotlight - Larry Boyd
Finding Solace in Art: Larry’s Plein Air Journey
🎨 What is Plein Air Painting? Plein air painting is a fancy French expression for "painting outdoors." Urban Sketching is essentially plein air painting in an urban environment.
🌳 Larry's Inspiration: Larry began plein air painting during his own cancer experience, discovering it to be a therapeutic and rewarding pastime.
📓 Art and Journaling: Many find painting their surroundings and keeping journals of their outdoor activities brings peace and fulfillment. It’s a wonderful way to connect with nature and capture the beauty around us.
🖌️ Simple and Portable: The beauty of plein air painting is its simplicity! With just a few basic materials that fit snugly in a hip-pack, you can take your art supplies wherever you go.
✈️ Paint Anywhere: Whether traveling or just stepping into your backyard, finding a few minutes to slip away and paint can be incredibly soothing. Your next masterpiece could be waiting right outside your door!
Exciting News! Plein Air Painting Classes with Larry
📅 Coming in September: Larry will be offering classes in plein air painting for Idaho2Fly guests, caregivers, and volunteers.
🏞️ Local Beauty: We will pick beautiful nearby locations, perfect for immersing yourself in nature and creativity.
🎨 Learn and Create: Larry will go over the materials needed and demonstrate the process. Participants will join Larry in sketching and painting in their own sketchbooks.
📝 Stay Tuned: Keep an eye out for supply lists and date/times. We look forward to introducing you to this very enjoyable, therapeutic, and uplifting hobby.
🏆 Biggest Catch: A 6-footer reeled in by the Tom Echert!
What an unforgettable day of fishing fun and camaraderie! With beautiful weather and plenty of fish biting, everyone had a blast. Cheers to an epic day on the water and to all the fish tales that will be told for years to come! 🌞🎉
Idaho2Fly Board of Directors
From left to right, Steve Drabek , David Page, Doug Zamzow, Raulo Frear, Chris Preston , Keith Murphy & Bob Starck (corner pic).
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