Las Vegas, Nevada Project
Project Lead Mentor: Jeff Pohlmann
Co Lead Mentor: Kris Ludwiszewski
Project location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Year project founded: 2021
Mentors on this team: 11
Children mentored to date: 10
Children to be mentored in 2024: 6
Local foster care partners: Currently searching for local foster care connections and programs.
Local companies that support this project: Currently searching for local partners and community support.
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A Journey to Joy!
A Journey to Joy: Mayfly Project Mentor to Big Sister In the spring of 2022, a dear friend of mine, involved with the Mayfly Project in Bend, Oregon,reached out with a unique opportunity. The offer? To become a mentor, teaching kids in foster carehow to fly fish. I...
I’m bringing The Mayfly Project to Nevada because I would like to help the sport of fly fishing grow in my community, and teach the next generation about fly fishing! Fly fishing is not only good for kids in foster care to experience, but they will learn how they can make an impact on their local waters and community.
Project Mentors
JEFF POHLMANN, LEAD MENTOR
Las Vegas, Nevada
Relocated to Las Vegas ~ 5 years ago. Globally served as a Marine prior to embarking on a career in consulting and sales. Fished very frequently in my youth while growing up in Missouri and learned to fly fish around the age of 13. My wife and I take advantage of the diverse outdoor experiences available in the Las Vegas valley. We love to camp, fish, hike and explore new areas. TMP helps hone my skills and offer meaningful experiences that shape young lives.
MICHELLE LOPEZ, MENTOR
Las Vegas, Nevada
A San Diego native, Michelle is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara, where she received her bachelor’s degree in environmental science and Education. During college, Michelle spent her time making the community eco-friendlier and fighting food insecurity. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, hiking, and appreciating the sunshine. Michelle is excited to not only be a Mayfly Project mentor, but to show the importance of being outdoors and appreciating the environment!
JEFF KING, MENTOR
Las Vegas, Nevada
I was born and raised in Southern California, and I moved to southern Nevada over 2 decades ago. I was a chef on the Vegas strip for over 10 years. Through the influence of my Finnish uncle, I learned how to fly fish in our local ponds, Lake Mojave and Lake Mead. I am proud to be a mentor for The Mayfly Project, I really try to be of service in our community. If we all did one kind deed a day, we would change the world to a better place in no time.
JASON DUVANIEWICZ, MENTOR
Henderson, Nevada
Hello, I’m Jason Dubaniewicz and a US Navy retiree. I was born in Yokosuka, Japan into a military family and grew up in various states throughout the east and west of US. I am married with three grown children and one grandson. Upon retiring in 2017, I moved back to Las Vegas where I have resided since. My hobbies include fishing, fly tying, camping, cooking, photography, reading (history/politics), and involvement of veteran organizations. I am an avid fan of football, hockey, and soccer. I also love to travel and explore new places and and of course take a fishing rod with me on my adventures.
News & Events
2nd Annual Mending the Line Fundraiser!
One month left to purchase your tickets to our 2nd Annual Mending the Line Fundraiser!!!! When – 6pm to 8:30pm – October 12th, 2023 Where – Chenal Event Center – 21 Rahling Circle, Little Rock, AR Guest Speaker – Hank Patterson Expect to enjoy an evening of TMP...
Making the Long Drives for Kids, Got Fishing!
“But you live in McCall, 4 hours from our local project?” I remember asking Brian Oakland, of Got Fishing, when he first reached out to us and told us he was going to not only raise funds for our Idaho Projects, but he wanted to join our project in Coeur’d Alene. He...
Butler, PA, Fly Fishing Extravaganza Fundraiser!
2023 Fly Fishing Extravaganza in Butler, PA!! Join us for our 3rd annual day of instructional fly fishing on private property!! This will be a day of fly fishing, food, raffles, contests and FUN!! Details of the event are as follows: Date: August 19, 2023 Time: 9:00...
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