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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 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…

Event: Ben Havens – Bennett Spring hatchery manager

What a successful event!! Not only full of vast knowledge but also fellowship for all. Approximately forty men showed up at the Commons last night to hear Ben Havens, Bennett Spring hatchery manager, talk on the renovation at Bennett Spring hatchery and answering questions on all thing’s trout. Ben told … Read More…

Event/Trips: R=6+1 ** Altar Retreat

Our FATC attended our third Altar retreat in Wisconsin last week. It was an eye opening, spiritual event that many FATC were deeply affected by. The retreat included fly fishing in one of the most famous fly-fishing areas in the United States – the Driftless area of Wisconsin. Our home … Read More…