Old-Fashioned Fish Fry
A fundraiser to support the Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems at the University of Missouri (MU), made possible through a partnership between the MU’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF).
We had a great time Friday, June 30 at the Old-Fashioned Fish Fry supporting The Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems, hosted by Bob & Kim Brinkmann! It even rained for most of the evening. Mother Nature was also supporting our contributions for the future of our most precious natural resource – water.
Thank you, again, to our hosts, Bob and Kim Brinkmann and the Missouri Conservation Pioneers, who are retired Missouri Department of Conservation employees, for donating their time and expertise by catching and preparing the fresh catfish for the dinner. Funds raised go to support not only the operations of the Institute, but also scholarships for incoming freshmen with a true passion for conservation and the outdoors.
The Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems at the University of Missouri in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) will train the next generation of aquatic systems conservationists, environmental scientists and researchers, and serve as a national center of research, knowledge and best management practices impacting fisheries, wildlife and aquatic systems.
We are grateful to all who have already committed to the Institute for their passion and enthusiastic participation in the future of our water resources. To date, we have raised more than $12 million toward the goal of funding a $30 million endowment held by MCHF. We are committed to building the endowment over the next 10 years for the continued operation of the Institute.
Hosted by Bob & Kim Brinkmann
Event Info
Guests had fun while supporting the Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands and Aquatic Systems at MU. The event was held inside, due to the extreme heat. Brinkmann’s 110-acre property is complete with a beautifully restored barns from the 1700s and 1800s.
The night included:
– Live music from Rogers & Nienhaus, watch them perform, “On the Water.”
– Cocktail Reception with Bourbon, Wine & Beer Tastings at the Barn from Fernweh Distilling Co., Defiance Ridge Vineyards and Good News Brewing Company
– Fish fry put on by the Missouri Conservation Pioneers with delicious sides and dessert from Annie Gunn’s to compliment. The Missouri Conservation Pioneers caught all the catfish equallying 90 pounds of fish fillets. Click to see photos of the fish they caught!