On the 19th January 2002, at the Premiere Lodge Hotel in Essex, a meeting was held whereby the 'River Systems Support Group', or RSSG, was born. This came about via the Barbel Fishing World's "open to all" river campaign, where over two thirds of BFW members pledged their individual support. This support is further bolstered by many coming from outside of the BFW website, who are themselves concerned about the future of our river systems and the many fishing organisations along them.
All of those who's names appear on the support list will shortly be receiving a full copy of the meetings minutes together with the RSSG aims and objectives, its proposed structure and a list of the groups officers.
After the groups supporters have had the opportunity of reading the minutes, a further, more detailed press/media release will be given, so that the wider angling community can be made aware of what the RSSG stands for and in what areas we intend working for the benifit of our fishing club's and rivers.
The RSSG would like to thank all those who have pledged their support on BFW and also wishes to express its thanks to those supporters coming via other channels. Thanks also go out to the many who have helped out, working hard behind the scenes, and who have enabled the RSSG to have the comprehensive list of contacts needed for future RSSG developments.
Lastly, special thanks go out to those who attended the formation meeting on Saturday 19th January 2002. One of whom travelled all the way down from Barnsley in order to attend and contribute. The imput and idea's coming from those in attendance was very impressive to say the least.
Thank you all.
Steve Richardson.... RSSG Media Officer.
All of those who's names appear on the support list will shortly be receiving a full copy of the meetings minutes together with the RSSG aims and objectives, its proposed structure and a list of the groups officers.
After the groups supporters have had the opportunity of reading the minutes, a further, more detailed press/media release will be given, so that the wider angling community can be made aware of what the RSSG stands for and in what areas we intend working for the benifit of our fishing club's and rivers.
The RSSG would like to thank all those who have pledged their support on BFW and also wishes to express its thanks to those supporters coming via other channels. Thanks also go out to the many who have helped out, working hard behind the scenes, and who have enabled the RSSG to have the comprehensive list of contacts needed for future RSSG developments.
Lastly, special thanks go out to those who attended the formation meeting on Saturday 19th January 2002. One of whom travelled all the way down from Barnsley in order to attend and contribute. The imput and idea's coming from those in attendance was very impressive to say the least.
Thank you all.
Steve Richardson.... RSSG Media Officer.
