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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.

Events: Ronald McDonald House

August 7, 2026,
This past Tuesday, August 4, we served our quarterly dinner at the West County Ronald McDonald House. I put out the call for volunteers in early July, and within days we had a full team in place. Joining me were Lorenzo Squellati, Mike Dwyer, Denny Garner, Larry Mangels, and Doug … Read More…

FATC/Altar May 2026 Retreat

May 27, 2026,,,
FATC/Altar Retreat May 2026 “Many go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not the fish they are after.” Henry David Thoreau. Our fifth FATC/Altar retreat was completed this May 2026 in the Minnesota Driftless area near Lanesboro, MN. The FATC sent nine members to the retreat … Read More…

Event: Kids Free Fishing Day at Maramec Spring Park

May 16, 2026,
Submitted by Denny Garner On Saturday, May 16, 2026, fourteen enthusiastic and brave FATC volunteers—Jim Craig, Mike Bisaga, Matt McClure, Ken Welter, Harold Bates, Bill Keenum, Stan Patton, Ed Ouimette, Larry Mangels, John Steuteman, Sid Aslin, Al Nakaniski, and Denny Garner—arrived at Maramec Spring Park to support this annual event … Read More…

Event: Ronald McDonald House – Cinco de Mayo Celebration

May 5, 2026,
I posted this event about a month in advance, not realizing the date fell on May 5th, Cinco de Mayo.  Soon afterward, I received a text from Mike Bisaga suggesting that we change the menu to reflect the Mexican holiday.  Mike and I considered several recipes and options before deciding on: … Read More…