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Community Service

Community service and charity work in the St Louis area is a main goal of the Flyfishers at the Crossing (FATC).  The FATC is a community of men that have a passion for fly fishing, but we are so much more than that! The FATC is about vital relationships with other men. Relationships that grow in trust and integrity with one another. More than being successful in life, we want to be significant in the lives of others. The FATC serves our community in anyway we can by supporting local organizations like the Scouts, St Louis Children’s hospital, Ronald McDonald House and others. Also by giving to charities such as Casting for Recovery, Project Healing Waters, Altar Fly Fishing, and the Mayfly Project.  We believe in conservation of our land, waterways and fisheries.  Most importantly, taking care of our own members and their families are high on our list. We like to follow the “I am third” principle of God first, others second and I am third. Check out the many community service events and charity work that we participate in. Come join us when we do.

Service: Ronald McDonald House November 12, 2024

“Pass the Potatoes”…I mean “Pass the Baton” This was my last lead at the dinner for the Ronald McDonald House and now Ken Welter will be taking over.  That’s what he gets for being so helpful to me over the last three years.  I can already see that he is … Read More…

Event: Feather Craft/FATC Day

Feather Craft/FATC Day – Big Success! Last Saturday (November 2nd) Feather Craft Fly Shop (FC) and the FATC got together to celebrate fly fishing but with a new partnership. New FC owner, Jeff Mace, asked if he could host a FC/FATC day to honor our organization’s charity and community service … Read More…

Service: Ronald McDonald House August 6th, 2024

This evening went about as smooth as any we’ve done over the last three years except for the fact that I left the 2 dozen eggs needed on my kitchen counter. When I noticed and knowing we had to have them Vernon Preston volunteered to run to the nearest store … Read More…

Events/service: St. Louis Children’s Hospital

BJC Children’s Hospital Feather Fly Tying Event  6-17-2024 What a great time we all had at our June 17, Safety Pin Feather Fly Tying Event Volunteers Bob Born, Dan Staggenborg, John Steuterman and Steve Baker, met with Emily Rothschild at the security desk on the second floor of Children’s Hospital. … Read More…