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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.

Event: BJC Safety Pin Fly Tying!

BJC Children’s Hospital Feather Fly Tying Event 11-30-2023 Wanting to get one more Feather Fly Tying Event in before the end of the year, I spoke with Emily at Children’s Hospital and we were able to come up with the date of November 30.  Sending out a request for volunteers, I … Read More…

Event: 2023 Beginner’s Fly Tying Night

FATC kicked off its 2023 fly-tying season Thursday night, November 30, 2023, with a full-housebeginner class at the Chesterfield Presbyterian Church Commons facility.   The class was taught by founding FATC member Terry Seaton.  Seventeen enthusiastic fly-tying beginnerswere mentored by fifteen of our experienced tiers.  Our experienced guys sat with andprovided the new … Read More…

Service: Altar/FATC Retreat

I am no longer amazed at the power of service. How service strengthens and repairs our hearts, minds, and souls. I saw it repeatedly this past week at the Altar Fly Fishing (AFF) pastor’s retreat as our men served the pastors who came out to Missouri for this fly-fishing retreat. … Read More…

Service: Ronald McDonald House 11/7/23

Happy B-Day Ryan Ryan Young is relatively new to FATC but jumped right in and volunteered on his 50th birthday to help serve dinner at the West County Ronald McDonald House.  He mentioned he wanted to set a good example for his children by doing service for others on his … Read More…