Newsletter – Winter 2025

Troutfest Audience
GRTU Winter 24 Chapter Meeting

A Message from the President

Troutfest TX 25 is Almost Here! We’re thrilled to announce that Troutfest TX 25 is just around the corner, and excitement is building! The Main Tent is officially sold out, and we’re gearing up for another unforgettable event. This year’s speaker lineup is nothing short

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TFTX Video Recap

Troutfest TX 2025

Mark your calendars! Troutfest TX is fast approaching, February 21-23, 2025 at Lazy L&L Campgrounds. It’s an outstanding weekend packed with free fun opportunities for the whole family, plus an amazing lineup of inspiring speakers along with top-notch vendor booths for your to explore! Visit

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GRTU Board of Directors Winter 2025

Welcome new officers to the GRTU Board of Directors!

GRTU is pleased to announce new Officers elected to the Board at the annual meeting on November 16, 2024. Mark Dillow, Abbie Etzler, Dakus Geeslin, and Doug Kierklewski. Each of these new board members brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a shared commitment to

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Jim Vynalek

Remembering Jim Vynalek

On August 31, 2024 Jim Vynalek passed away. Jim a founding member of GRTU, was 102. He also was a radio operator on a bomber in World War II, which made the chances of reaching 102 look pretty slim. He persevered and we all were

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GRTU Winter 24 Chapter Meeting

A Message from the President

Troutfest TX 25 is Almost Here! We’re thrilled to announce that Troutfest TX 25 is just around the corner, and excitement is building! The Main Tent is officially sold out, and we’re gearing up for another unforgettable event. This year’s speaker lineup is nothing short

Read More »
TFTX Video Recap

Troutfest TX 2025

Mark your calendars! Troutfest TX is fast approaching, February 21-23, 2025 at Lazy L&L Campgrounds. It’s an outstanding weekend packed with free fun opportunities for the whole family, plus an amazing lineup of inspiring speakers along with top-notch vendor booths for your to explore! Visit

Read More »
GRTU Board of Directors Winter 2025

Welcome new officers to the GRTU Board of Directors!

GRTU is pleased to announce new Officers elected to the Board at the annual meeting on November 16, 2024. Mark Dillow, Abbie Etzler, Dakus Geeslin, and Doug Kierklewski. Each of these new board members brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a shared commitment to

Read More »
Jim Vynalek

Remembering Jim Vynalek

On August 31, 2024 Jim Vynalek passed away. Jim a founding member of GRTU, was 102. He also was a radio operator on a bomber in World War II, which made the chances of reaching 102 look pretty slim. He persevered and we all were

Read More »