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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: Cub Scouts Learn from the Best!

Cub Scout Launch Event October 1st, 2022 Once again FATC comes through to help out with the not so annual Cub Launch.  This event was put on hold for a couple of years due to Covid but it is now back.  The Flyfishers at the Crossing (FATC) provided 5 volunteers to help … Read More…

Service: FATC Helps with Scout Leader Training

On the morning of August 27th, 5 FATC members, Mike BIsaga, Vernon Preston, Jim Carig, Harold Bates and Scott Dougherty, helped lead the final session of the Scout Certified Angling Instructor (CAI) course held at the Forest Park Hatchery.   Our guys assisted the organizer, lead instructor and also FATC member, … Read More…

Service: FATC helps Scouts at Warren Levis

Three FATC brothers, Mike Bisaga, Steve Baker and Harold Bates, headed up to Camp Warren Levis in Godfrey Ill, to help with a Scout Merit Badge makeup day.  We were assigned to the Fishing/Fly Fishing area to help do whatever was needed.  When we arrived, we were asked to lead … Read More…

Event: Ronald McDonald House – Always a Success

Our third meal prep of the year this last Tuesday, August 9th was the best one yet.  Back in February I asked our resident chef Mike Bisaga for some help giving some ideas for dinners.  He gave me 5 or 6 and I picked Cowboy Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, … Read More…