About

Officers and Committees

Chapter Officers

John Rakestraw
President
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Isham Colosetti
Vice President
Chris Marshall
Treasurer
Bruce Whipple
Secretary
Chapter By-Laws
Fiscal Year Activity Report

Board of Directors

Rob Hilkin

(9/30/2024)

Jeff Wilson

(9/30/2024)

Mack Martin

(9/30/25)

Sid Wilson

Past President

(9/30/2025)

Dave Patzke

(9/30/2025)

Josh Holubz

(9/30/2025)

Josh Rakestraw

(9/30/26)

John (Chip) Roberts

(9/30/2026)

Ron Minick

(9/30/26)

Sawyer Maddux

(9/30/26)

Rick Marotte

(9/30/26)

Committees

Education

The Education Committee, chaired by Chairman Rodney Tumlin and Co-chair Bruce Whipple, generates interest in trout fishing through various projects with individuals and groups, including the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Fisheries Development

Chaired by Chairman Kenn Walker with assistance from Co Chairman Nathan Phillips this committee plans and executes work-day projects that are directly related to improving local salmon fisheries.

Fundraising

Chaired by Isham Colosetti this committee oversees the annual Shrimp Boil and works to generate funds to enable the chapter to carry out its mission.

Membership

Chaired by Isham Colosetti this committee helps recruit, retain and develop chapter members.

Newsletter

Tim O’Kelley’s committee helps plan, publish and distribute the chapter’s monthly newsletter.

Program

Chairman Rodney Tumlin and Steve Westmoreland communicates and set up speakers for monthly chapter meetings.– Plans the program for each of the Chapter’s monthly meetings.

Nominating Committee

Chairman Steve Westmoreland Shall assist the Board of Directors and officers with leadership development and submit a slate of candidates for elections.

Resource Conservation

Chairman Nathan Phillips spearheads protection of the local resources of primary concern, which is the chapter’s home waters.

Stream of the Month

Chair Rodney Tumlin and Nelson Withers plans the chapter’s monthly fishing trips.

Technical Committee

Chairman Jeff Wilson is responsible for the upkeep of the website and social media outlets as well as coordinating with the newsletter comittee.