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Dave

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Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« on: January 06, 2016, 12:10:45 PM »

As some of you know Chris Gadsden is stepping down from the Chilliwack Vedder River Cleanup Society. Chris has been involved with the group since its inception in 2002, and has served as chair for over 10 years.  Since 2002 he has overseen nearly 27,000 hours of volunteer work removing over 100 tons of garbage from the riparian area of the river we all love so much.
He has been the glue that kept this group together over the years, and his leadership and strong work ethic will be missed.  All anglers who appreciate this river owe Chris a big thanks, and I’m proud to be the first here to do so :)
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lapa

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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2016, 12:16:27 PM »

Thanks a lot Chris for your dedication.
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flyrabbit

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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2016, 12:19:24 PM »

Thanks Chris!
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Tylsie

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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2016, 12:22:36 PM »

Thank-you Chris, for all that you have done.
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Fish Assassin

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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2016, 01:10:28 PM »

Job well done Chris.
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chris gadsden

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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2016, 01:23:44 PM »

Thanks Dave but it has been the past and present directors and the support of many including our great volunteers and Adopt A River Groups  that made  the Chilliwack Vedder River Watershed a better place place for all. At last count around 100 metric tonnes have been removed from the riparian zone of the river. One can only imagine the mess out there if it had been picked up and prevented being washed down river to the Fraser River and out to the ocean as well.

As well we have had great support over the years from the City of Chilliwack , Fraser Valley Regional District, George Shaw from Chilliwack Tim Horton, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Fishing with Rod, Chilliwack Fish and Game Protective Association and many others too numerous to mention.

 Hopefully some younger people will be taking the place of us older directors that have retired from the CVRCS this year and in the past.

I will continue to put bags along the river as in the past and pick up garbage as I see it and will be continuing working with the Fraser Valley Salmon Society as we continue to clean up the Fraser River with yearly cleanups on that system.

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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2016, 03:09:27 PM »

Well done - thank you.
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flyrod

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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2016, 04:22:13 PM »

Chris, can you now come and clean up my yard...too much wind blown debris decorating my outdoor paradise!!!! 
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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2016, 04:22:27 PM »

You deserve a medal for all your hard work Chris. :)
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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2016, 04:52:14 PM »

Great work Chris!!!
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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2016, 08:00:27 PM »

Well Done & Thanks for your efforts!  8)
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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2016, 09:15:38 PM »

Thank you Chris for your dedication and your love for the river we all enjoy to fish.
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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2016, 09:50:51 AM »

Thanks for all your hard work Chris.  It is very much appreciated.
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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2016, 03:50:46 PM »

Bravo! Thanks for your tireless work.
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Lew Chater

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Re: Thankyou Chris Gadsden
« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2016, 05:42:08 PM »

Well said Dave! A well deserved recognition of a guy that has worked tirelessly for the environmental health of the Chilliwack Vedder River system. And I know he may slow down a bit in his official capacity, but will continue to care for the well being of the area! Proud to have worked with you all these years!
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