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**Grant Application - Plan** Updated 09/28/09 Top of Form My name is Riley Copeland. I have lived in Dubois Wyoming all my life and have taken on many hobbies. These include fly fishing, hunting, dirt biking, snowmobiling, and playing sports. I have worked for the Wishin' I was Fishin' fly fishing guide service for two years, and have really enjoyed it, and hope to continue working during the summers. My family and I are outdoor type people. My dad got me into fly fishing when I was younger and I have enjoyed it ever since. My dad is an Eagle Scout and got me interested in Boy Scouts, where I have been able to fly fish on many of the camping trips, and this past fall I was able to help teach the younger scouts fly fishing. I have attended the Dubois schools all my life. I have been active in sports since sixth grade. I am active in the Dubois chapter of National Honor Society. After high school I plan to attend a college where I can get a college degree. At this time my career goal is to have a fly fishing business.
 * 1) **1 Please start your application with a brief personal introduction. **

For my physical project I plan to build three 5 weight fly rods but with different actions. Then, using the same type of reel on each rod, I will demonstrate how the different flexibilities work (fast actions will allow long distance, powerful casting - slow actions will allow short distance, accurate casting). Also, I will learn how to attach the guides to the rod and line them up. Also I will learn how to build a handle for the rod. When I feel like I have learned the process well, I plan to make additions to a rod such as doing feather inlays on the rod to give it more color and visual appeal, and I want to learn how to make a more advanced handle by combining different colors of cork.
 * 1) **Senior Project Description (Physical Project)**

To benefit the community I could do a casting demonstration to a group such as the Boy Scouts, middle school classes, etc. I will video tape the demonstration for the final presentation. During the demonstration I will educate the audience on the importance of conservation, such as “catch and release,” preserving rivers by supporting the Game and Fish through fishing licenses. Also, I will donate a rod to the Game and Fish. So they may use it for the “kids fishing day.”
 * 1) **Explain how your project will benefit others (if applicable)**

**Career Focus**
 * 1) **How would you classify your physical project? Select all that apply.**
 * Entrepreneurial** – I have been interested in the fly fishing business and guide service. So, selling fly rods and giving demonstrations might benefit me in the future.
 * Personal Interest (e.g.- hobby/ recreational)** – Fly fishing has been a hobby of mine for many years, that I can enjoy with family and friends.
 * Service Learning –** I would like to get people interested in fly fishing, so I will use the rods I make and reels to give a demonstration.

**Check the box below that represents your situation regarding the need for funding for your Senior Project.** **I can not complete this project without funding assistance.**
 * 1) **Need for Funding**
 * I have funding to do the project but would like assistance if funding is available.**
 * I have partial funding for the project and am requesting additional funding to support my project.**
 * I will pay for the gas for travel expenses to and from Jackson to visit my mentor. My advisor has offered to loan me some of his equipment. I will need funding to buy the rod blanks, additional equipment, and supplies.
 * Other (Please explain below)**

**Itemize basic costs to complete your project. You may utilize a table, Excel spreadsheet or a basic list. Include all supplies, resources, fees for training, travel expenses, costs, and retailers services are purchased from/through. You may also include brochures, flight/hotel plans, etc. as references for cost analysis.** <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; text-align: center;">- See Attached -
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">**Create and upload your cost analysis. (The upload will be done in Tracker in the Grant Application Upload section-You may use the outline provided on the Senior Project webpage as a template for your cost analysis.)**

<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">**List the major tasks you must complete. Then estimate the time each of these tasks will take. Timeline may be completed using a table, Excel spreadsheet or a basic list. Address all important phases/aspects of your project)** <span style="display: block; font-family: Times New Roman,serif; text-align: center;">- See Attached -
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">**Create and upload your projected time analysis for completing the project component. (The upload will be done in Tracker in the Grant Application Upload section)**

<span style="font-family: Book Antiqua,serif;">**Grant Funding Disclosure** Items purchased with grant funds will become the property of the school at the completion of the project and school year. This includes, but is not limited to: tools, computer software, cameras, computers, book binding equipment, electronic devices, etc. Such items will be given a school property tag (if appropriate) prior to being used by the student. Funding for services, training, or items not useable by the school will remain the property of the student at the completion of the project.

If chosen for this grant award I,, will agree to all terms and restrictions, as put forth in the grant disclosure. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, I agree to notify the grantor if I am unable to fulfill my obligation to the program, so as to provide an opportunity for someone else to benefit from this funding.
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 * ** Item ** || ** Retailer ** || ** Unit Price ** || ** Quantity ** || ** Total ** ||
 * ** Rods: ** || || || || ||
 * Rod Blank - Sage Z-axis - 5wt || Cabelas || $346.00 || 1 || $346.00 ||
 * Rainshadow RX7 Graphite Rod blank – 5 wt || Acid Rod || $61.94 || 1 || $61.94 ||
 * Forecast Graphite Fly Rod kit – 5wt || Acid Rod || $72.43 || 1 || $72.43 ||
 * // These three rods will allow me to compare the actions of 5 wt rods // || || || || ||
 * ** Reel: ** || || || || ||
 * Lamson Litespeed Fly Reel || Cabelas || $289.00 || 1 || $289.00 ||
 * // This reel will allow me to test my rods and give demonstrations // || || || || ||
 * ** Misc. Supplies ** || || || || ||
 * Brass Hardware w/TiCo Gunsmoke Finish – reel seat || Acid Rod || $18.02 || 2 || $36.04 ||
 * Stabilized Hardwood Insert (Box Elder Burl) – reel seat || Acid Rod || $27.99 || 2 || $55.98 ||
 * Gold Zircona Fly Guide Set || Mud Hole || $37.98 || 1 || $37.98 ||
 * GZTFT Fly Tops || Mud Hole || $4.89 || 1 || $4.89 ||
 * 316SS Gunsmoke Single Foot Guide Set || Acid Rod || $2.80 || 1 || $2.80 ||
 * SS316 TiCo Large Loop – Tip Top || Acid Rod || $4.04 || 1 || $4.04 ||
 * Burnt Cork Rings – Dark Mix || Mud Hole || $0.90 || 35 || $31.50 ||
 * || || || ** Grand Total ** || ** $942.60 ** ||