History of HPD
High Plains Drifters Club History
HPD was formed in 1991 through the efforts of Frank and Mickey Miller and a few dedicated fly fishers. Frank had the vision to form a Federation of Fly Fishers (Now Fly Fishers International) charter club. Frank and Mickey Recruited 14 fly fishers who shared their vision. The group attended an organizational meeting in Denver and High Plains Drifters became a reality!
While the passing of years has obscured some of the clubs history, the club has grown from those original 16 members to over 190 members through the efforts of our dedicated members, past and present!
We would like to thank those individuals who saw the benefit of forming a fly fishing club and had the energy, enthusiasm and "Get it done" attitude to make High Plains Drifters the club it is today!
High Plains Drifters is an official charter club of Fly Fishers International and a 501c3 Non Profit organization.
2016 McKenzie Cup Award
In 2016 High Plains Drifters received the FFI McKenzie Cup From Fly Fishers International
The award is given annually to an FFI Club which has made an outstanding contribution on behalf of FFI.
HIGH PLAINS DRIFTERS PRESIDENTS
Randy Urlik - 1992-1993
John Ehrhardt - 1994
Steve Cole - 1995-1996
Walt Dudley - 1997
Greg Palcanis - 1998,2001,2007
Dale Anderson - 1999
Mason Howell - 2001
Terry Weaverstad - 2002-2003
Keith Durett -2004
Virgil Kelleigh -2004
Brian Cummings - 2005-2006
Bob Appenzeller 2008-2010
Michael Lenzini 2010-2011
Brett Edwards 2012-2013
Tim Papich 2013-2016
Ivan Calhoun - 2016-2018
Dan Hogan - 2019-2021
Jeff Johnson 2022-2024