Bill Barbee Fly fishing
Since 2013, the Bill Barbee award has honored a member who has given back to the club. The award is named for Bill Barbee, retired physician, avid sportsman and long-time member of the club. Bill gave back in many ways, but most important was his cheery smile and amazing stories about his sporting life. Bill participated in club outings, took pictures, wrote numerous articles and was editor of the newsletter. Bill was one of the organizers that formed the fly-fishing interest group. Bill was active in the community and fishing until his passing at age 93. A plaque with names of the recipients hangs on the wall in the Sonoran Plaza near the library.
Following are the Bill Barbee Award recipients:
Ron Turner
B C Champlin
Reinhard Riessen
Paul Battiste
John Karsten
Bob Dietl
Jim Lang
2019 - Paul and Mary Lussow
2020 - Al Heitz
2021 - Al Stiles
2022 - John Pierson
2023 - Tom Mazzarese - Photo is below
Following are the Bill Barbee Award recipients:
Ron Turner
B C Champlin
Reinhard Riessen
Paul Battiste
John Karsten
Bob Dietl
Jim Lang
2019 - Paul and Mary Lussow
2020 - Al Heitz
2021 - Al Stiles
2022 - John Pierson
2023 - Tom Mazzarese - Photo is below