FFI Announces FlyFest Council and Club Day
Join us on September 24
FlyFest Council & Club Day 2026
Leadership. Collaboration. Growth.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Redding Civic Auditorium
Seminar Room 125
Fly Fishers International invites council and club leaders from across the organization to kick off FlyFest 2026 with a special day dedicated entirely to strengthening clubs, growing membership, developing leadership, and sharing ideas that work.
Council & Club Day is an exclusive opportunity for the leadership and decision-makers within the FFI network to gather, collaborate, and learn from experienced leaders who have successfully built strong clubs and councils across North America.
Included with regular FlyFest admission, this interactive day is designed to provide practical tools, fresh ideas, and meaningful conversations that participants can bring back to their local clubs and communities.
This is a rare opportunity to connect directly with like-minded volunteers and leaders who understand both the challenges and opportunities facing fly fishing organizations today.
Expect open discussion, idea sharing, networking, and real-world strategies focused on building healthy, sustainable, and energized clubs for the future.
Participants will leave inspired, connected, and equipped with ideas to help grow success at every level of Fly Fishers International.
Featured Presenters
- Todd Heggestad
Chair, Council Presidents Committee
Past President, Upper Midwest Council
- Steve Jones
President, Washington State Council
- Lane Thurgood
President, Chesapeake Council
- Rick Flink
Vice President, Western Rocky Mountain Council
- Ron Beltramo
President, Northern California Council of FFI
- Dan Button
President, Shasta Trinity Fly Fishers
- Rhonda Sellers
Executive Director, Fly Fishers International
Schedule
10:00 AM / Welcome: Northern California Council & Shasta Trinity Fly Fishers
10:15 AM / Workshop 1: Foundation of Club Success
11:15 AM / Workshop 2: Member Engagement, Mentorship, Leadership Development & Succession Planning
12:15 PM Lunch (Hosted by FFI)
1:00 PM / Workshop 3: Social Media
2:00 PM / Workshop 4: FFI Resources & Education Committee
3:30 PM / Conclusion & Open Networking
5:00 PM / FlyFest Welcome Party Begins: Outdoor reception on the lawn of Redding Civic Auditorium featuring food trucks, entertainment, and community connection.
Whether your organization is large or small, new or well established, Council & Club Day offers valuable insight, collaboration, and encouragement for anyone helping shape the future of fly fishing within Fly Fishers International. Do not miss this outstanding opportunity to connect, learn, and help strengthen the future of the FFI community.
Register for FlyFest today and plan to attend the Council and Club Day as our thank you for all you do!! https://events.eventgroove.com/event/Ffi-Flyfest-2026-120743