Welcome to Vanguard Chapter, Trout Unlimited
Membership meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month, generally at the Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle, Rochester, MI 48307 unless an alternate location is shown in the Calendar of Events.
The information about the current and near future meetings is located under the "Vanguard TU Calendar" page.
Meetings are open to TU members and non-members alike. Please feel free to attend if you are considering joining TU. Just ask any officer and we'll be happy to provide you with information and/or an application.
Meetings begin at 7:30pm and adjourn about 9:30pm. Programs for each meeting are listed on the Vanguard TU Calendar page. Each year we bring in renowned guides and fly fishing experts from around the state as well as resource pros who make a living conserving the resources we all enjoy.
If you have ideas about a potential program drop us a line at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We are always looking for ways to better the chapter and help the members better their angling skills. Hope to see you at the next meeting.
We would like to send you a reminder of upcoming meetings and chapter events. Please make sure we have your email address by sending it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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PresidentPaul Paske This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Vice President
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SecretaryJohn Mouat This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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TreasurerEli Stanesa (248) 709-7949 (C) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Directors & Advisors: |
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DirectorScott Hummon (248) 652-7750 (H) (248) 318-3770 (C) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Conservation ChairmanJoe Bruce This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Membership ChairmanJustin RinkeThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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DirectorMichelle Dunham |
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Advisor, Past PresidentJeff Gerwitz 248-520-4608 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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DirectorMark Pintar |
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DirectorDave Watson
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Advisor, Past President and Michigan TU Conservation CommitteeLarry Butts (248) 408-8595 (C) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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AdvisorTom Lasek(248) 686-6233 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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AdvisorJeremy Geist (248) 877-7256 (C) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Advisor and former Chairman of Michigan TUTom Quail (248) 495-2615 (C) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Trout Times Editor: |
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Editor - Trout TimesJoe Barker (586) 206-1414 (C) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
If you would like to get involved in one of the above committees or find out more information please contact that committee's chair. |
There are a variety of membership levels at which you can join, but regardless of what membership you obtain your minimal benefits will include:
One-year subscription to Trout Magazine
TU calendar
TU membership card
Car rental & hotel discounts
TU decal
Local chapter membership
To view all the different membership levels, benefits, and special deals go to the national Trout Unlimited website at tu.org. You can also sign up for membership at the national website.
** Note to those who sign up online at the national TU website. National TU assigns new members to chapters based on their zip code. If you want to be assigned to the Vanguard Chapter (#378) please contact us and we'll ensure you are assigned to our chapter.
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