Friends of the Housatonic, Kids Fishing, Stocking, Environment Conservation, No Child Left Inside


"Fish Longer - Live Longer" Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut OSI - Friends of the Housatonic Non-Profit 501(c)3 No Child Left Inside
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OSI - Friends of the Housatonic

OSI - Friends of the Housatonic – 501(c)3

I have founded a non-profit organization - that has been sponsored by the Open Space Institute, Inc. (OSI) - which is called OSI - Friends of the Housatonic. OSI will enable the project to act in the charitable public benefit manner of a non-proft organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and to ensure proper management of the project's activities in furtherance of OSI's charitable and educational goals.

Project goals and proposed program strategies:

The goals and strategies of the Friends of the Housatonic (FH) are as follows:

To expand and enhance the trout fishing opportunities on the Housatonic River and its tributaries for the general public with private stockings and working with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement proactive trout management programs.
Increase awareness of present and future environmental or conservation issues that affect the Housatonic River and its tributaries. We will work closely with local organizations such as the Housatonic Valley Association, Housatonic Fly Fishermen’s Association and local Trout Unlimited Clubs.
Support and initiate activities that improve the environment and health of the river.
Support the Connecticut’s (DEP) program of “No Child Left Inside.” This program allows inner city children to access and experience the outdoors through activities such as fishing, camping and hiking. It is hoped that these activities will foster a greater understanding and appreciation for the outdoors in addition to educating them about conservation and environmental issues. Ten percent of all net proceeds after expenses will be donated to purchase equipment and services for this program. http://www.nochildleftinside.org/

One June 4th - We sponsored an trout fishing outing for a group of Second Graders from Paterson #20 Public School - 16 young kids attened the festivities - Look at those smiles - this is what it is all about. Thanks to Aaron Jasper who made it happen along with the other volunteers.

Trout on the Housatonic

List of individuals who will guide the project and activities:

Harold McMillan – Owner of Housatonic River Outfitters, Fishing Advisory Council for the State of Connecticut, Angler’s Club of New York, Tamarack Preserve

Dr. David Dantzker – Former CEO of LIJ and North Shore Hospitals, Managing Director and Partner at Wheatley Partners, New York

Anthony May, Retired Wall Street Executive

Nicholas Daifotis, Managing Director, Royal Bank of Canada

David Weiner, Managing Director, Neuberger Berman, Inc.

Michael Kelly, Retired Wall Street Executive

We raised over $15,000 in 2007 from customers and companies through direct and matching contributions. For the fiscal year 2008, I am estimating between $50,000 and $100,000 in donations and contributions by expanding our fund raising efforts and allowing that the contributions will be tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

We are always looking for volunteers - especially with the programs for kids.

Checks should be made payable to - OSI - Friends of the Housatonic and can be mailed directly to the store - where we will forward them to the Open Space Institute.

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