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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: Scouts – Cub Launch

Submitted by Denzel Garner On a lovely, cool Saturday morning, October 10, 2026, three enthusiastic FATC members— Jim Craig, Ken Welter, and me (Denny Garner)—headed to Warren Levis Lake in Godfrey, Illinois. Our mission was to help out at the Cub Launch Event by running the Fishing Station and cheering … Read More…

Event: Stream Team – Caddis, High School Reunions, and Stream Health!

Submitted by Chris Roth The Stream Team Event was held Saturday, September 26th. Six FATC members—Mike Oldani, Ken Welter, Scott Dougherty, Frank Sanfilippo, Peter Rumbolo, and Chris Roth—met at Babler Park to check out water conditions at Bonhomme Creek, located outside Babler Park. Weather was good, temps comfortable, and the … Read More…

Events: Ronald McDonald House

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

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…