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Title: Passing the torch!
Post by: Bow man on July 15, 2024, 10:22:36 AM

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To all our St Joe River Bows family and friends,
David and I have some exciting and perhaps surprising news. We have decided it’s the right time for us to move on to new adventures and to turn St Joe River Bows over to new caretakers. Austin and Courtney Motte. Sometimes you have the serendipity of having the right people come into your life at the right time and that’s exactly what has happened.
Courtney and Austin will continue St Joe’s tradition of providing quality bows for the whole family, caring customer service, unwavering support for our traditional archery organizations and keep this company serving our awesome traditional archery community for many years to come. We have already been working with Austin and Courtney and will continue to do so over the next few months to ensure a smooth and seamless transfer of ownership and craftmanship.
David and I have loved every minute of our time building bows for our St Joe River family, and we are not going to disappear. You’ll see us in all the familiar events, sitting at our campfire and shooting our bows with the grands. Make sure you stop by and give us a hug.
Now let me turn this over to Austin and Courtney and let them introduce themselves. Though I expect most of you know them already. 

We are Austin and Courtney Motte. We are excited to continue the tradition of St Joe River Bows. Traditional archery is more than just stick and string to us. It is a lifestyle. Many of you have probably seen us at various shoots and shows throughout the years. We are both proud members and supporters of Michigan Traditional Bowhunters, Michigan Longbow Association, Compton Traditional Bowhunters, Professional Bowhunters Society, just to mention a few.
Austin has been a life-long outdoorsman and has had a bow in his hand for as long as he can remember. Courtney has had a love for adventure and the outdoors since she was little. Shortly after their meeting Courtney quickly found a passion for archery and hunting and their adventuring together began. 
Bowhunting has taken us to some beautiful places, and we have met amazing people. We look forward to this next chapter in our lives. We are excited to show you what we have in store for the continuing adventures of St Joe River Bows.

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: Terry Green on July 15, 2024, 10:50:18 AM

Great!!!

Welcome to Tradgang!!! Get registered if not already so I can set y'all up as Sponsors.

St. Joe River Bows - October 2009 was their 1st year as Sponors and they are in the Tradgang Sponsors Hall of Fame.  Click below....

https://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=179401.0

Looking forward to hearing from you both and new news!  :jumper: :jumper: :jumper:

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: Orion on July 15, 2024, 10:51:11 AM

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: Bow man on July 15, 2024, 10:54:49 AM

Quote from: Terry Green on July 15, 2024, 10:50:18 AM

Great!!!

Welcome to Tradgang!!! Get registered if not already so I can set y'all up as Sponsors.

St. Joe River Bows - October 2009 was their 1st year as Sponors and they are in the Tradgang Sponsors Hall of Fame.  Click below....

https://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=179401.0

Looking forward to hearing from you both and new news!  :jumper: :jumper: :jumper:

Thank you for everything  Terry. Plus I will still be kicking around

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: D Durham on July 17, 2024, 09:24:53 AM

Congrats on passing it to a devoted couple.  Great story of those two. And thanks to Tracey and David for being here all those years contributing to help others.

Best of luck to all.  :campfire:

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: Russell Southerland on July 17, 2024, 03:16:09 PM

Yes Sir, I also want to thank you for Sponsoring all those years, and it sure looks like you are leaving everything in good hands.  :clapper:

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: Sam Spade on July 18, 2024, 08:27:24 AM

 :clapper: :notworthy: :clapper:

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: Terry Green on July 18, 2024, 09:49:19 AM

Quote from: Bow man on July 15, 2024, 10:54:49 AM

Quote from: Terry Green on July 15, 2024, 10:50:18 AM

Thank you for everything  Terry. Plus I will still be kicking around

You bet David, I'm glad you are going to hang around as no doubt you will be a contributor to many.  :readit:

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: Wudstix on July 18, 2024, 04:00:13 PM

Glad it will continue on.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: fishone on July 18, 2024, 04:36:57 PM

That is awesome!. Great shooting bows!

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: Mike Malvaini on July 19, 2024, 10:24:59 AM

Best of luck!!!  Glad to see St Joe being passed along.  Great company!!!

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: Terry Lightle on July 20, 2024, 03:42:46 PM

Congratulations,enjoy life more and work less.David and Tracy miss seeing you guys,maybe we will meetup somewhere in the future.
Terry

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: charles m on July 21, 2024, 09:59:37 AM

 :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: To all!

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: Bow man on July 22, 2024, 08:20:42 AM

Quote from: Terry Lightle on July 20, 2024, 03:42:46 PM

Congratulations,enjoy life more and work less.David and Tracy miss seeing you guys,maybe we will meetup somewhere in the future.
Terry

Maybe next March if you plan on going to the Compton Big Game Classic In Colorado. We will be there

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: Deno on July 24, 2024, 02:14:31 AM

All the best   :thumbsup::archer2:

Title: Re: Passing the torch!
Post by: dad on July 24, 2024, 07:54:39 PM

Best Wishes to you and the new owners.