Great evening at The Guides Wives Dinner and Auction.
BIG thanks to all that helped make the evening special.
Koffler Boats
Oregon Paddle Sports
Cabela’s
R & D Baker Trailers
Mandy & Gene
Jane & Kameron
Gary Paulsen
Kevin Hawkins
Jon Payne
Doug Caven
Steve Scheafers
and all that bid on the great auction item’s.
A great success!

A special thank you to Darlene Dolby who was inducted into the McKenzie River Guides Association as an Honorary Member for all of her hard work and many hours of serving the local community of fly fishers. Congratulations Darlene.

Darlene Dolby showing her honorary membership award at the 2013 Guide’s Wives dinner of McKenzie River Guides Association

Guides and Judges at 2011 Boat Rodeo and Cook-Off

Where: Hendrick’s Bridge Park, McKenzie River

April, 20th The McKenzie River Guides Association will be hosting the 5th Annual McKenzie Boat Rodeo and Outdoor Cook-Off.

Held each year at Hendrick’s Bridge Park the event promotes safe boating, bring awareness to the “Free Life Jacket Program” and adding fun with an Outdoor Cook-off.

Oregon State Police will be conducting annual boat inspections. Last year almost 40 boats received safety stickers and hopes are to have almost 50 boats inspected at this year’s event.

Event co/sponsors McKenzie Fire & Rescue will be on hand providing water safety demonstrations as well as providing judges for the Cook-Off.

Lane County Parks also helps by waiving parking fees at Hendrick’s Bridge park during this event.

The highlight of the day is the judging of the annual Outdoor Cook-Off. McKenzie River Guides are renowned for creating elegant meals along the river using Dutch Ovens and Grilling Techniques. The Cook-Off started years ago and has been incorporated as part of the boat rodeo. Chefs Billy Pruitt and Jon Payne have been battling 1st and 2nd place each year with recipes such as Payne’s Perfectly Spiced Chicken and Billy’s Extra Special Chili. This year a special guest chef will be preparing Country Fried Chicken and Homemade Dutch Oven Biscuits. Cooking begins around 11:00am with final judging at 1:00pm.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about cooking with Dutch Ovens, how to season ovens, how to manage heat and prepare great meals away from home in the outdoors.

Please feel free to call with any questions,

Jon Payne
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Spring is Springing! Many events are planned and need your cooperation.

· April 13th, Guides Wives Dinner & Auction;

The McKenzie Guides Wives Dinner & Auction is this Saturday evening @ Valley River Inn. Auction Items are still needed, contact Doug Caven or Jon Payne with auction items or questions.

· April 20th, McKenzie Boat Rodeo and Cook-off;

The 4th Annual McKenzie Boat Rodeo & Cook-Off will be held April 20th, @ Hendricks Bridge Park from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Guides are encouraged to have boats inspected before 11:00am. All river Cooks and Chefs are encouraged to join the fun! We need a fried chicken cook, biscuit cook along with any chefs that have a special recipe to share. Final judging for the Cook-Off is 1:00pm. This event is a very important Public Service Event and all your help is greatly appreciated.

As in the past, we are privileged to have the cooperation of Marc Boyd (Oregon State Police), McKenzie Fire & Rescue, Lane County Parks, Cabela’s and the many volunteers from MRGA. Please mark your calendar and plan on attending!

Last year Marc did 37 boat inspections, we would love to have 50 boats inspected this year.

· April 27th, McKenzie Wooden Boat Fair;

Once again The Eagle Rock Lodge is hosting the McKenzie Wooden Boat Fair. In the past as many as 50 wooden boats have been on display on the grounds of The Eagle Rock Lodge. Burgers & Beverages provided by MRGA volunteers, again any help is greatly appreciated. Contact Steve Schaefers with questions.

Have a safe spring and we’ll see you soon,

Jon Payne

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