Rex,
I belong to the IFFF and I am also a member of the Fly Tying Group, have been member of FTG since they started a few years go.
They are very interested in helping people to learn how to tie flies, especially the youth of the world since we really need to bring in younger people to fly fishing.
Here is a statement they have on the FTG pages of the IFFF:
Larry ---sagefisher---
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Why an IFFF Fly Tying Skills Award Program?
The IFFF Fly Tying Group exists to promote and encourage the art of fly tying. We take 'promoting' to have a two-fold meaning: inspiring more people to take an interest in our craft and helping them to become more knowledgeable and accomplished tiers. The Fly Tying Group is dedicated to the preservation, enhancement and support of the art of fly tying.
For individuals to improve as tiers, they need to be able to measure their progress. The IFFF Fly Tying Skills Awards Program provides IFFF members with the opportunity to develop or reinforce their fly tying skills and test their progress against a consistent, standard at three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
The goal of the Awards Program is to encourage IFFF members to develop and improve their fly tying skills at their own pace through a structured learning plan with progressive goals. The Program is meant to be informative, enjoyable and encourage camaraderie and co-operation amongst those taking part. In addition, it can also assist Clubs and instructors in the planning and delivering of fly tying courses.
Participation is entirely voluntary. No IFFF member or Club is under any obligation to take part.
Organizations and clubs I belong to:
Fly Fishers International Life Member
FFI 1000 Stewards member
FFI Presidents Club
FFI Fly Tying Group Life Member
Washington State Council FFI
V.P. Membership
Alpine Fly Fishers Club
President & Newsletter Editor--The Dead Drift
North Idaho Fly Casters club