12/16/2025
To Our Supporters, Sponsors, and Community Members,
As we close out another remarkable year for the Michigan Brown Trout Festival, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make the 2025 festival a tremendous success. Your sponsorships, your support of all our venues, and your enthusiastic participation in our fishing tournaments continue to be the foundation of this event.
Thanks to the dedication of this community, our 2025 festival surpassed even the success of our 50th annual celebration in 2024. We are truly grateful for the continued trust and involvement that allow this festival to grow year after year.
I would also like to share an important update: Angela Soltysiak will be stepping in as the new President of the Michigan Brown Trout Festival. While Angela is new to our organization, she brings great energy and a fresh perspective, and I am confident she will guide the festival forward in a positive direction.
As for myself, although I am completing my term as president, I will continue to serve this organization and community as a Member-at-Large on the Board of Directors and as the Small Tent Manager. I look forward to supporting Angela and the entire team to help ensure continued success.
We are also actively seeking volunteers to help fill several key leadership roles, including Secretary, Treasurer, and an Events Coordinator. The Events Coordinator will be responsible for volunteer scheduling, a critical function that helps keep the festival running smoothly. Anyone interested in contributing their time and skills is encouraged to reach out for more information.
Thank you again for your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and commitment. It has been an honor to serve as your president.
Sincerely,
Phil Paquette
President, 2024–2025
Michigan Brown Trout Festival
