2026 Annual Spring Banquet

Written By Dennis Harman
The more than 280 individuals seated at the penns creek chapter 2026 annual fundraising banquet

The Penns Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited held its Annual Spring Fundraising Banquet in February, 2026 at Belleville Christian School. The Chapter thanks all who attended.

 

Thanks to all the Chapter members who volunteered and participated in this year’s Banquet. With 280 attendees, this event was our most successful yet. As our primary fundraiser, the Banquet plays a crucial role in supporting our mission to conserve and protect the cold-water fisheries in our region. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended. Your support allows us to continue our vital work—ranging from enhancing stream habitats and educating the community to engaging youth and organizing stream clean-ups.

Additionally, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the local businesses and individuals who generously contributed to this year’s Banquet. Your donations were instrumental in ensuring the event’s success and making a tangible impact on our mission.

George Daniel discussing the stages of his personal fly fishing journey during this year's banquet

This year’s featured speaker was George Daniel, an educator, author, fly fishing competitor and outdoorsman. George spoke about the stages of his own personal fly fishing journey.

 
Amidea Daniel speaking about the Trout in the Classroom program during this year's banquet

Amidea Daniel, PA Trout In the Classroom Coordinator, spoke about how the Trout in the Classroom program connects students to the importance of coldwater resources in Pennsylvania.

Items, donated by local businesses and individuals, that were raffled off at the banquet

Through the generosity of local businesses and individuals, we've received various prizes for this year's banquet, including fishing gear and other items, that were used in this year's raffles.

Bob Cross holding one of his handcrafted bamboo fly rod which was raffled off at the banquet

Bob Cross, a skilled bamboo rod maker from Bellefonte, again donated one of his exquisite rods along with an Orvis Battenkill reel. The Chapter thanks Bob for his generosity.

The youth prizes donated by Bob and Peggy Davis

A special thanks to the Bob and Peggy Davis for the donation of our youth prizes again this year.

Mifflin County Conservation District providing information about the work of the Conservation District in Mifflin County

Erica Smith of the Mifflin County Conservation District was on hand with information about the work of the Conservation District in Mifflin County.

Kyle Robinson, PA Fish and Boat Commission Conservation Officer, talking with chapter member Gary Parzanese

Kyle Robinson, PA Fish and Boat Commission Conservation Officer, attended the banquet.

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