Attention all TPFRers,
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It is with a heavy heart�I report to you all that late Saturday night fellow TPFRer and club officer Trent Jones lost his home and essentially everything in it to a house fire.� Praise God that Trent was not home at the time of the fire and neither were any of his roommates.� No one was hurt and no neighboring properties were damaged.� The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.�
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Trent is doing incredibly well in spite of these circumstances and has many good friends around him.� I am truly inspired and encouraged by his grit!� Additionally, Orvis has come through immediately�in a big way to be sure he has the clothing he needs, and I have little doubt our company will take care of his fishing tackle needs as well.� However,�the days and weeks ahead hold many challenges for Trent as he deals with investigators, insurance claims adjusters, finding a new home, etc., and it will likely take�a lot of time to sort it all out.� His most pressing needs are the immediate ones, even basic essentials.� WITH THIS WE CAN HELP, AND I AM CALLING ON ALL OF US TO DO SO!!!!!
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Please consider making a cash, check, or gift card donation to Trent in whatever amount you can to help him through this difficult time.� Since he is presently staying with friends, large material donations (TV sets, furniture, etc.) will likely be burdensome in the near term, but this�will likely change in the long term, so please keep these things in mind.��This is, after all, the season when many people "upgrade"�some of their home goods, electronics, etc.� For now, I am asking�any of you that would like to offer this type of thing to please email me directly with what you have in mind - daniel.davala@gmail.com.� I will keep a list of pledged items and contact information, and discuss with Trent once he establishes a new residence so he can then easily pick from what is available collectively.���
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In order to make this an organized effort, here is what I am requesting:
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Cash,�Check, and gift card�donations can be dropped off at any of the four Orvis store locations:� Arlington, Tyson's Corner, Bethesda, or Woodbridge - whichever is most convenient.� We will be sure that they get to Trent immediately.��I will also be rallying and taking donations at the next TPFR BEER TIE this coming Monday, December 10 (details soon).� Please make all checks payable to TRENT JONES.� If you are out of town or have relocated, you can mail your donation to:
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Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders
Attn. TRENT JONES
P.O. Box 101761�
Arlington, VA 22210
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GIFT CARD SUGGESTIONS:
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Grocery Store gift cards�- any major chain
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Restaurant gift cards - especially those that are good at multiple locations.� For example, an Outback Steakhouse gift card is also good at Bonefish Grill, Carrabbas, etc. *****
���� *****I know some of our members actually work at or manage bars/restaurants, so by all means please consider a certificate or voucher for a few meals there, maybe a drink or two and a cozy booth.
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Target or WALMART - Let's face it, a little goes a long way here for essentials (toiletries, home goods, and other staples)
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Electronics - let's maximize the bang here and make all electronics gift cards be to BEST BUY.� Yes you may have a different favorite, but if these are all made to the same place they will go much farther for Trent.
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Gas Station - again, a basic necessity
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VISA Gift Cards and the like�- lots of employers, credit companies, etc. give these out during the holidays.� Consider passing them on to Trent.
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CONSUMABLE GIFTS:� Trent is fond of Basil Hayden's, Maker's Mark, Evan Williams Single Barrel, and of course, Old Crow.� That's four different shelves to choose from!� Beer - Guinness, Two-Hearted Ale, or Miller Light and/or�any decent IPA.
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Trent's situation should be a reminder to us all that we never know when the storm may come, but we always know it can strike any time and�without warning.� TPFR means many different things to many different�people.� For some, it is a way to improve angling skills.� For others, it is a way to find new places to fish.� And still for others, it is a venue to display the latest catch, talk fishing, or report on the latest trip.� These are all noble interests.��To me, TPFR has always been first and foremost about one thing - RELATIONSHIPS.� Our relationship to this River, to it's Maker, and to each other.� We have all been brought together for such a time as this and now is our time to lift up our friend in�the face of adversity.� Let's show Trent and remind ourselves that we as a community and as a�body will NEVER TURN OUR BACKS on one of our own!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thank you all in advance for any and everything you can contribute.� Now let's dig DEEP and help our Brother!
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Sincerely,
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Dan Davala
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P.S.� Aside from the types of contributions listed above, any and all thoughts, prayers, and well wishes�for Trent are welcome and encouraged on this thread.
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