I first joined SCFF club in July 2008 after I had retired and was looking forward to expanding my fishing experience from a spinning rod and reel to fly fishing, in not only California, but in other States and eventually Alaska and other areas, as well as meeting other like minded fishing partners who shared similar interest. I would have to say that my 17 years in the club has far exceeded my expectations, including the following trips and experiences:
- 4 trips to Alaska with John and Pat Steele catching more Salmon in a week and still had 50lbs to take back on the flight home.
- 5 trips also with John and Pat with Ed Lawrence Guides to Bozeman, Montana on the Yellowstone, Madison, Missouri, and additional trips on the Green River in Utah and Antelope Valley Reservoir.
- 3 trips to Mcloud Preserve in Northern California with Tom Donovan.
- 12 trips to the Mammoth fishout with John and Elaine Cook which is always my favorite annual trip since I have been going to June Lake since 1955 with my family to fish the June Lake loop and Crowley with favorite memories of visiting Bodie, 4th of July fireworks on Mono Lake, and waterskiing on Mono Lake.
- 5 trips to to Pyramid Lake standing on a ladder with 20 other members waiting for the next bite before the wind and waves got too big. And my best picture is of my daughter catching a Pyramid fish bigger than her net.
I only mention these trips since these are experiences and memories that make the Club something more than just a monthly meeting or an annual BBQ. In 2016, I volunteered to be Membership Chair to help the then President Jim Black with membership since he was doing
two jobs as Membership and newly elected President. Since then I have seen the club grow from 120 members to 240 members on the current Roster. It’s been a good run, but it is time for me to step down and have let someone else take the responsibility of club membership.
Membership Chair involves the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Primary duty is to update the current Roster with member information and updates. This has been made easier by moving from an excel spreadsheet to an online membership database where members can input membership data and in the following months will be able to access the current club Roster with other club members’ contact information and other club information with a secure ID and password for members only.
- Collect annual membership dues in Nov. and Dec. this has also been made easier with the use of Square/Visa and in 2026 automatic dues renewal.
- Attending monthly meeting to respond to member questions and sign up any new members attending the meeting for the first time.
- Attending monthly Board meetings for any updates on membership information or changes.
- Monitor SCFF Google groups – the Club’s go-to email forum for club activities and member questions.
The above only highlights recent changes in the Club since 2008 when memberships dues were either paid by check , or in cash, and monthly newsletters were printed and mailed out (and before that they were mimeographed for those who can still remember). I hope that the above comments may help members understand a little more about the Membership Chair and for those that have the time and interest to think about expanding your club experience by contacting me or any Board member by email or text.
Bob Peterson/robert6367@aol.com
Posted on August 21st, 2025