Lake Mansfield Trout Club

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

10 Ways to Practice Institutional Racism at your Non-profit Organization

I realize that institutional racism may not be your goal or intention. You may not even be aware of the complexities of racism at your organization.

Understand Social Identity to Lead in a Changing World

What is social identity, and why does it matter to great leadership? Read this article to learn about this overlooked aspect of diversity awareness.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

Outside/In: Could lake trout become the next "Frankenfish?"

Could genetic modification change conservation as we know it?

Clubhouse: How to Create a Club

Users can customize their groups in a number of ways.

'We need to know what we're working with'

“The coolest part of the new angling community is that all sorts of people are interested in them,” Shimek laughed to himself in an inspiring moment of self-awareness. “It’s women and children, new anglers, people of color. It’s skateboarders and people with rings in their noses. We have a real opportunity to educate this new community to make sure that the future is different from the past.”

How to Design A Club to Be Less Intimidating

Anyone associated with the health and fitness club industry is quite comfortable in a club environment. Familiar surroundings and like-minded people make up this tremendous industry. Yet, many do not feel this comfort level, and therefore, try to avoid clubs. Yes, the need is there, and maybe even the desire, but the club experience does not

More than just a club

Girl Up has been more than a club to me. It has shown me a world of a new perspectives, change, and leadership. Being a part of Girl Up has taught me that leadership is not about having people elect you for a certain valuable post, but instead about the impact you can make in …

Where’s That Trout? Learn How to Locate Trout in a Stream

Learn to read the water to find the spots trout most commonly hide in. Thinking like a trout will help you to read the stream!

4 Steps To Starting A Girl Scout STEM Club

Starting a STEM club is an easy way to collect like-minded and enthusiastic girls and volunteers all interested in STEM, and focus on those activities in a way you might not be able to in your wide…

Some interesting facts about trout

I have met a lot of fishermen and women under some strange conditions, but this one is a new one for me.

What do trout hear?

I get lots of questions about trout, but many of them come this time of year. The sunlight shows itself for short periods, and the nights are long and

Looking to advance your IT career? Join the club

Active participation in IT industry associations is key to accelerating leadership growth. Here's how to reap the benefits now and throughout your career.

Tips for releasing trout successfully

More and more anglers are releasing trout, but my observations tell me that education is needed in that department.

Finding trout 'hiding' in plain sight

Oftentimes, working hard to get to remote fishing areas can help us find less pressured fish. But sometimes we can find great action right under our noses, even if it means we have to put up with some inconveniences, including noise.

When trout want a midge

Unlike bass, which are largely reactive eaters, trout are very specific about what they eat and when they'll eat it.