Thread: 2104 Crappie Camp Thank You and Comment Page

I would like to thank all that was involved in getting the first annual crappie camp put together.The four main gentlemen that I would like to thank for all their hard work inorganizing this are Dave(davebrown42), Floyd(IkenI), Merle(Woodworker42),and Allen(crappiepappa). This isn't just something you can sit down one night and say hey I want to put on a camp and do it the next weekend. Even though this was kind of on a short notice event I personally think they did a fantastic job getting it put together and organizing all that brought items for this gathering.

I to was very impressed with the start of our gathering with a silent prayer for all of those who sacrificed their lives so that we may be free to be able to enjoy this great weekend. Then the pledge of allegiance(which is how back in the day all school days started off), then the singing of the national anthem. What a great beginning to a great weekend.

I have met some great people that I now can put a face to a name. I know I didn’t talk to all, but I did enjoy talking to those to whom I meet. I am looking forward to next of many camps. I know this thing going to get better and better every year. Ideas have already been discussed as to what we need to do to improve this camp.

I would also like to thank all of the sponsors who donated some great products. I am sure everyone will be putting them to use very soon.

One other thing I am going to mention is I am willing to take anyone who wants to go fishing with me any time I am able to go that attended the camp. Just a word of caution though is I am no pro and don’t claim to be so. We may catch fish and we may not. I just enjoy visiting and trying to catch fish. Just send me a pm and we’ll see what happens.

Again thank you to everyone that made this event a great one.

This is what I wrote early this morning on another thread.

The first Oklahoma Crappie Camp is in the books and I have to say it was huge success. I would like to thank Dave, Floyd, Merle, and Pappa for doing the lions share of the work on getting it organized. They had a very good plan from the beginning and with the help of numerous volunteers both days it went off great. A BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors for all the prizes. Thank you to the cooks and the registration ladies. Being able to put a real name and face with the handles used on CDC was nice. I met a lot of new people who were just as great as the ones I have met over the last 4-5 years. My wife and son really enjoyed it also. Only wished we could have stayed for both days, work always gets in the way of a good time.

As great as the food, fellowship, seminars, and prizes were the thing that made me the most proud was the little "opening ceremony" just before we ate on Friday. Floyd called everyone to attention and announced how special of a day it was to be having our first meeting but announced that June 6th was a very special day for another reason, it was the 70th anniversary of D-Day. He asked for a moment of silence to honor those who served then and who are still actively serving. He proceeded to thank them for their sacrifice so we could be free to enjoy days like this. We then were led in the Pledge of Allegiance by a young man assisted by a young lady holding the flag. I think Hat55's wife then led a crowd of over 50 in singing the National Anthem. As I tried to sing, I could only think of my grand dad who had been one of those men who served on D-Day. As I looked around I don't think I was the only one with a tear in my eye. Later Mrs. Hat told me she could barely sing for being choked up. Hat55 then led us in a moving prayer thanking our soldiers, past and current, then thanking Jesus, who gave us ultimate freedom through his blood. I stood there as proud as I could be, to be part of a group of people who knew where we came from and the sacrifices made to get there.

Needless to say I am very proud to be part of such a great group of people. I look forward to our next meeting and who says we can only do one a year. I think a Spring and Fall Camp would be great.

Thank you again to everyone who had any part in making this happen!!

Odie
Doug Owens