MICDC Spring Camp Wrap Up

Please post any comments and photos about your experiences at this years camp!!

I would first like to thank Tim and Darr for putting on an outstanding camp. Everything went great.

Thanks to Don and Carol for organizing the charity raffle for Camp Newaygo. We raised a grand total of $527.00 to help send kids to camp. That is pretty darn good in my book.

Thanks to Nick, Bruce, Renee, and Arie from Offshore Tackle for their generous donations. We always enjoy sharing camp with you guys, hearing about the travels, and learning some new tips and tricks.

Thanks to Ed for the hats and measuring boards. Sorry you couldn't make it this year. Maybe in the fall!

Thanks to Fishing Couple for donating their time to help put on the fall event (more information from them to come).

My story (and oh how I wish I had photos).

Following the festivities, a few of us decided to sit in the shade down by the Aspen cabin and "Admire" the chaos that was about to take place at the boat ramp. We had a good time watching the weekend warriors attempt to back up trucks and trailers, load boats, dock boats, beach boats, and everything else you wanted to call it.

We are not sure if her name was "Nickie, or Dixie" but it really doesn't matter. Special thanks to her for the show. Really deserved a standing ovation from the crowd!!

At around 11pm, the wind really kicked up. Wind was blowing water over the docks. The boat that was beached and had a rear anchor, became "un beached" and started moving desperately close to another beached pontoon. Eventually, the owners of the pontoon came (must have been half in the bag) and decided to load their boat. The trailer they had... it was a snowmobile trailer. It took 20 minutes and near as many attempts. I laid 5 to 1 odds that it wouldn't fit but they got her to fit. I'm still not sure they made it home but at least they got it up the launch. As for the big boat, last we saw it, it was heading for the dam. Around 1am, we heard commotion. It appears as though the owns of said name vessel that was adrift came back to camp (in the boat). They found it around the corner, brought it back, and slept it off.

I don't wish ill will on anyone, but I was hoping for a different outcome.

Sounds like I missed all the fun. Hope to make it next year. My wife just had knee replacement surgery on the 6th so I am Nurse Nancy while she recovers.

Bummed I missed the spring camp. I know we all need to take a break from work once in a while but this past weekend wasn't one of those times for me. Glad to hear everyone had a good and safe time and the funds raised by the raffle is awesome. I AM going to make the fall camp and will start setting aside some items for the next raffle. Looking forward to seeing all the pictures and hearing the stories of the spring camp.

Looking forward to the pics. Congrats on the raffle. My daughter gave me an idea for our raffle next year at Toledo Bend. I will pm Don the details. It is something a couple groups she is in does. Would have loved to watch the comotion. Danny

I'd like to also say thanks to everyone who helped to organize this camp, without your efforts it wouldn't be the success it was.
This camp was extra special for me because my 2 sons steve_ash_jr and chumlee66 came to it and brought their sons Aiden and Justin.
Grandson Aiden loved helping out with the raffle and now is a big fan of offshore tackle. (Thanks To the DeShano family)
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I was having a test and tune weekend with my boat, Thanks Rich for the help with my new Lowrance Hook7.
Proud grandpa here snapped a picture of Jr. and Aiden fishing, sure to be a treasured picture to frame for my office
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I'd also like to tip my hat in gratitude to you guys frying the fish and hush puppies as well as the ladies putting together the food tables.

I'm already planning on attending fall camp, hopefully my wife Judy can come too.


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Darlene and I are glad we had a lot of help,Thanks again every one. Looking forward to fall camp.

Thank you all for hosted the camp I had a great time and so did Justin. I would also like to thank whoever it was that supplied us the hats the Friday night while we sat around the cabins and discussed how Saturday was going to go.


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Well, I guess I could give my two cents on the great spring camp, but everyone has already said it well enough. Thanks to all who helped and those who attended in making it another great event. I will admit I was apprehensive about the outcome of the charity raffle, but it turned out fine. I guess I'll always be one to stress out over the details nonono.

Thank goodness the weatherman was wrong again as the rain/storms forecast for Friday eve. and Saturday never really developed. The wind was a bit, but not so bad up at the north end of the pond where the trees that held the fish were located. Although the bite was a bit slow and it took some work to get the fish out of the brush, it seems like everyone had a great time and some respectable fish were brought to the weigh in. Many people tried many tactics, but it all seemed to end up going back to live minnows under a slip bobber to bring them in the boat.

As always, we had way too much really good food both at "Liars Club" on Friday eve. and on Saturday. Thanks to all that contributed!

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2016 MICDC camp held at Sandy Beach Campground operated by Newaygo County Parks. In my book it's a great campground and they have new renovations on a five year plan that's going to make it even better! Thanks Sandy Beach!
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Liars Club on Friday eve. in front of two of the cabins that were rented by members for the event. We got acquainted, reacquainted, and took care of some business, but mostly just had a relaxing time.
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Weigh in on Saturday was the heaviest fish for each person. There were five or six fish weighed, but in the end the top three were Kevin (Skillett007) with a 1 lb. 2 oz. fish, Tim (Flytier) with an 11 oz. fish, and Wanda (Steelguys wife) with a 10 oz. fish. Congrats to all!
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The charity raffle was held to support Camp Newaygo, a non-profit youth camp that serves the area. Cakelady hosted the raffle, but the kids did the ticket drawing. $527 was collected. There was also a kids game that for some reason I missed getting picture of. Thanks to Ed (Slab), and Off Shore Tackle for some great prizes that everyone could enjoy at the grab bag table.
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Here's the group from this event. No, I'm not going to name them all...

P.S. Rich, her name was Dixie. :biggrin

Great job Don. Nice pictures.

Man, Rich looks like he could put that Marine uniform on and get right back at it. Great pics, Don. I finally saw you in the group shot. Great C.c representatives right there.

I have another picture to add, I can't remember his name but the gentleman on the left is from Camp Newaygo and Rich Wicklund is on the right presenting Camp Newaygo the raffle proceeds.
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This was such a great time! I never got around to thanking everyone for their wisdom and hospitality. I am very thankful for being introduced to this forum. Thank you everyone.

Looks as if you all had a great time. Thanks for the photos, Don.

Looks like a great time.

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I have another picture to add, I can't remember his name but the gentleman on the left is from Camp Newaygo and Rich Wicklund is on the right presenting Camp Newaygo the raffle proceeds.
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That was Mark Kraus from TrueNorth which is the mother organization for many charities in the state. Very nice gentleman.

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Thanks Danny,

I did notice I broke the cardinal rule... I had gum in my mouth when the above photo was taken! I guess I was excited by the gum ball machine my daughter got! On a side note, it looks like I have bugs bunny teeth!

my wife and I had a great time, was nice to be able to get her to one of our outings.
thanks to all for another good spring camp.
and good job on the pics don!
glad we were able to help out the local charities again, maybe not as much as last year but a nice amount none the less.

I didn't do the math, but throwing out the $200 MICDC tossed in from the fund last year, I think the average per person is higher this year. Kudos to all who dug deep for a good cause!

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sounds like a great camp hate i missed it

Hope your feeling better Billbob.

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sounds like a great camp hate i missed it

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We hate you missed it too gewber :)

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One more pic from daughter from camp...http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...8c88e5dbcd.jpg

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