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Ontario Steelheaders Receive a Special Gift

In the formation of the Ontario Steelheaders (OSH) organization some 35 years ago, chapters were created in the form of sub groups within the province basically to focus on their local watersheds. Approximately 5 regional chapters were born. Unfortunately due to the provincial graphics, some chapters started to break away from main OSH but still committed to work on their own.

The last remaining chapter was the Brantford Steelheaders that worked to improve the Grand River watershed and its tributaries. To date, many have benefitted from the long hours, hard work and the dedication from this chapter and deserve a BIG round of applause.

Recently, our president Karl Redin was informed by the executive of the Brantford Steelheaders that it was time to close the doors and end its role as a chapter of the OSH organization. But with this came an unexpected gift from Brantford chapter to the OSH, the transfer of their cash balance in the amount of $3441.00 to help us continue our work – well done to the executive and members of the former “Brantford Steelheaders”.

This donation will assist the OSH to carry on its work on the Saugeen watershed such as fish transfers, hatchery costs, etc.

On behalf of the OSH executive and all our members, our hats are off to you and again a BIG THANK YOU to the Brantford Steelheaders organization.

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Thanks Walter Oster and the Toronto Sportsman Show From the Ontario Steelheaders

Just a quick line to let you guys know that Walter Oster and the Toronto Sportsman Show are good for their word.

A few weeks ago Walter happened to see the post on the Ontario Steelheaders / Lake Huron Fishing Club’s success on the Saugeen this spring. At the time Walter posted to promise $5,000 to help our efforts along. I believe I was hoping to bump up the donation a little higher…kidding of course.

This morning I got a call from Walter to let me know that the directors (at Walters urging I imagine) had put a cheque in the mail for $10,000 to help out our cause.

Thanks Walter and thanks go out to your directors from myself and the rest of the Ontario Steelheaders. We’ve got another project just getting underway and the funding is more than appreciated.

Guys, please support both the Toronto Sportsman’s Show and the Great Ontario Salmon Derby that Walter oversees. He backed up his promise with a cheque and it’s double what he originally promised.

I should note that Walter has come to our support in the past as well.

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Treasurers Report

Hello Steelheaders and welcome to summer. It certainly is nice to shed the cold blustery days of winter to enjoy the more temperate days to.

Below is a list of groups, individuals and organizations who have been kind and generous with donations of time, labour, materials and financial support to aid our joint ventures in helping one of our favorite species, Steelhead. I would like to thank you all, personally, for your contributions and look forward to your continued association with the Ontario Steelheaders.

Here is a list of friends of the Ontario Steelheaders.

  • Joseph Lawson
  • Bernard Gowsell
  • Roberto Rossi
  • Hammond Power Solutions
  • Red Wing Tackle
  • Don Power
  • Pete Munro
  • Ernie Jantzen
  • Angling Outfitters
  • Darek Czarnota

Financial Report for the Ontario Steelheaders September 2012 through March 2013

9/01-30/12 – Opening balance $28,202.41
Expenses – $705.95
Credits + $393.73
10/01-31/12 – Opening balance $27,889.38
Expenses – $3,803.61
Credits + $5,028.27
11/01-30/12 – Opening balance 29,113.79
Expenses – $4,180.11
Credits + $752.77
12/01-31/12 – Opening balance $25,670.16
Expenses + $2,092.08
Credits – $195.21
12/31/12 – Year End $23,789.83
01/01-31/13 – Opening balance $23,789.83
Expenses – $300.18
Credits + $624.20
02/01-28/13 – Opening balance $24,113.85
Expenses – $199.75
Credits + $25.18
03/01-31/13 – Opening balance $23,939.28
Expenses – $2,405.94

I would like to thank you all, personally, for your contributions and look forward to your continued association with the Ontario Steelheaders.

Harold Curtis
Teasurer
Ontario Steelheaders