2017 Salmon Derby Summary

“IT Really is ALL about the FISH”

2017 Salmon Enhancement Derby was a roaring Success!!!

Yes we raised $40,333.33

Yes that is the largest amount ever raised by this Derby

Yes that is $4,588.33 higher than 2017

Yes lots more volunteers involved in the inter-workings of putting on the event. And raising the $$$

Yes it is a 12.8+% increase over 2017

Yes some of the best weather & tides ever for Fishing/Catching at the Derby

Yes the 1^st Chinook weight in on the 1^st day at 10am Won the Chinook 1^st place.

                  “ Way to GO Bruce Blakely – Largest Chinook “

Yes Area 25 (Nootka/Esperanza) benefits Greatly as a direct result of the derby

Yes 6 regional rivers & local hatcheries in Area 25 will receive funding.

Yes 2 million additional salmon will be put into Area 25’s waters.

YES “It is ALL About the FISH”

                                                 

Bishop Gary Gordon - Thank You for stepping up to be the MC at the Derby. Taking Charge with over 200 people in the room is what Bishop Gary does "WELL" Frank Collins (seated behind Bishop Gary) was honored for his many years of Service as a Volunteer and President of the Tahsis Salmon  Enhancement Society.

"Team Truant Volunteers" Robbi & Mike Carey, Elizabeth & Graeme                                               Easton with Kenny Shaw, GREAT Entertainer & GREAT Auctioneer.

Weighing the FISH: Ronald believes in starting them Young 4 yr. old Ronny was the Youngest entry into this yrs. Derby Both Father & Son won prizes!!! Also pictured is TSES Volunteer Ricki Moore diligently weighing the catch. Thank You to the MANY VOLUNTEERS who really stepped up to help make the Derby Successful: Tahsis Salmon Enhancement Society- Frank, Danielle, Jason, Ricki Banquet crew- Dawne, Gayle & More Lion’s Club- Kim, Murry, Maureen, Merv Team Truant- Mike, Robbi, Elizabeth, Graeme Clean up crew – All the Above & many MORE Lordco - for managing many of the donations for pick up and recently retired Lyle May for picking up many of our donations through out Campbell River                                                     The Talented Jessica  Says "HAPPY DERBY" Part of the Derby Banquet Crew Kim & Gayle                                                                                                                   On their feet for the LIVE Auction of the SeaHawk NFL tickets.                                            Always a popular item that raises lots of $$$ - Thank You "Tony W."                                                  Thanks to Jack & Joan McGee winners of the Live Auction Tickets