On Oct. 21, 40 kids from the Oakland Boys & Girls Club had an adventurous day on a fishing trip to the San Pablo Reservoir. Organized by the Rotary Club of Orinda – now in its 19th year – this event honors former Rotarian, Tom Fitch.
Along with many volunteers from the Rotary Club of Orinda, Miramonte Rotary Interact Club and Orinda Scout Boys and Girls Troops 303B and 303G, it was a great opportunity for many young kids to experience an outing outside their urban community. The kids enjoyed a day on the water and tried their hands at fishing.
The Rotarians provided all the necessary equipment, such as boats, poles, lines, tackle, bait and other items, while teaching the fundamentals of casting and reeling-in one’s catch. The Department of Fish and Game provided the fish and San Pablo Reservoir staff donated the picnic area and a boat for rides. The kids enjoyed barbecue, drinks and donuts while sharing fish tales with each other.
New this year was a fun essay-writing and artwork-coloring contest. Several cash prizes were awarded at the end of the day.
To get involved in next year’s fishing excursion or other volunteer events, visit https://orindarotary.org/.
