It’s been a busy spring for PHWFF Canada!
Across the country our directors have been making contacts within the Military and Civilian arenas to get our name out to those that could benefit from our program. Work continues with local clubs and organizations to establish programs and trips – but most importantly – we’re working with clients who can really benefit from the program.
We’ve got a regular program running at CFB Namao, headed up by Kerry Pitt who has been teaching casting on base. As much about introducing the program as getting CF members involved this is a critical step for us. The more time we spend on base, the more trust we gain from our CF counterparts which is imperative if we are to be able to work 1 on 1 with them.
In addition we’ve had the great pleasure to work with a small group of PTSD sufferers through the CF OSSIS program. These soldiers, who have served over a number of conflicts including Vietnam and the Falklands, have welcomed us into their world. We’ve conducted an introductory fly-tying session already with the support of Thornes Manufacturing who provided some great fly-tying gear and we’re now planning a casting session outside the support facility in the coming month where the tools provided by TFO will come to good use.
One of our contacts within the group has really stepped up to assist us as a liaison to his support-peers and I’d really like to thank Darren for his efforts to bring the program to their sessions.
I look forward to sharing more news from our other regions!
