Michigan trad archers

[T Folts]

I've not had good experiences with various organizations over the years and am reluctant to join anything. I am a member of MLA and Compton but that's it right now. Its the boards job to attract and retain members.......  

[T Folts]

Roger because it's loosely organized and not many rules other than have fun, chase bunny's and eat..

[kill shot]

I agree with chuck. All you need is a few buddies to get together to have an event. I'm going to try this by re-joining the MTB. There should be enough MTB members in any given area in Michigan to get together for a shoot, hunt or just plain ole hanging out talking about trad stuff. The sitting around the archery shop in the back of my garage talking trad has always sparked my fire.

[kill shot]

If I recall, a friend of mine (who don;t hunt) belonged to a snowmobile club. It was a bunch of locals or semi local who took turns having the meetings at each others house. That worked for them.

[DBGJR]

The majority of the people that show up to the MTB Rabbit hunt are Pine River Recreation Club members. It costs 5.00 to hunt and we split the money with the host club so it's not a big money maker. The only rule is to have fun other than hunter orange and blunts. Also steve,good post. I've been on the board for alot of years, yes iwould like to step down because i'm BURNED OUT, but won't because that would leave 3 peole left to run MTB.We've tried to get members to step up but no one wants to commit for a couple of years. Yes it's alot of work to put on the Jamboree, but other then that just have to attend meetings and other MTB functions(expo, rabbit hunt, banquet)

[kill shot]

When the MTB collects money, what is it used for? I'm not being sarcastic or critical, I just don't know.

[DBGJR]

The host club gets half, MTB the other half. It is used for the magazine(printing, postage), Insurance for the club, renting the banquet facilities, Hanson Hills for jamboree weekend, porta johns for the weekend, prchasing targets, cardboard for 2-d targets, and any other expenses we have for Jamboree. We used to have some money saved from auctions and raffles to go to a scholorship, but we only had 1 person ever applyfor that.

[kill shot]

Thanks for the eye opener. I can see now how expensive an event can be. Thanks to many who donate to the events. It reminds me of a free cat. By the time you put the money into it it's not so free anymore. Think about that one.

[kill shot]

Thanks for the eye opener. I can see now how expensive an event can be. Thanks to many who donate to the events. It reminds me of a free cat. By the time you put the money into it it's not so free anymore. Think about that one.

[Drew]

Originally posted by Roger Norris:
I have been to the MBH rabbit hunt, and the MTB hunt this year. The non-organizational Michigan Bunny Stomp surpasses them all. Serious question....why do you suppose that is?

Thanks Roger! We try, we've always said once the Bunny Stomp turns into work we'll stop it! We keep it loose and just roll with it...I've tested a few friendships with making the event bigger and better but that's my dream for it.

I've been kicking around joining the MTB council around for a few years...just haven't made the jump yet. I may think harder, and was discussing some ideas with Steve Chappell last night.

[Roger Norris]

Drew, I think you would be a good addition to MTB leadership. I am impressed how you have grown the Bunny Stomp without making it about yourelf. Remember when we bumped into each other at Kalamazoo, and I asked you if you were coming again? You replied..."Um, yep, I'm organizing it".
That is partially on me, because I am terrible with names.....but that also tells me you care about the event, the charity, rather than about tooting your own horn. That, coupled with your obvious organizational skills, points to a great leader. Run for President of MTB, you will get my vote and participation.

[Ibow]

Originally posted by Drew:

I've been kicking around joining the MTB council around for a few years...[/b]


That would be great Drew. While you're at it, see if you can talk your neighbor Jim Larsen into returning. He'd be a great addition to the Council.    

[Roger Norris]

Good call Chuck....Jim is a good man.

[tomwatson]

First off, I am hoping to see most of you at this Saturday's banquet. It will be a great time and the most bang for your buck at $25.00 (includes dinner, desert, pop, beer, wine and a chance to when a new bow). At 4:00 p.m. we will have a council meeting that you are welcome to attend. Second, if you can't make the banquet please attend the General Membership meeting with these ideas. It is easy for everyone to brain storm on the keyboard, but these ideas need to be addressed directly to the council. Those who have questions about MTB's future goals can receive an answer there. Last, it is because of MTB that I even shoot a bow. Back in 2006, I attended the Jamboree for the first time and it was within minutes that I had a bow in my hand and shooting arrows, because our members cared. This is the reason that I joined the council, to give back which I had received.

Tom

[Drew]

Originally posted by tomwatson:
 Second, if you can't make the banquet please attend the General Membership meeting with these ideas. It is easy for everyone to brain storm on the keyboard, but these ideas need to be addressed directly to the council.  


This is the reason that I joined the council, to give back which I had received.

Tom

Tom, when's the general membership meeting?

Also, your last point is exactly what i was thinking!

[Drew]

Originally posted by Ibow:
 

Originally posted by Drew:

I've been kicking around joining the MTB council around for a few years...[/b]


That would be great Drew. While you're at it, see if you can talk your neighbor Jim Larsen into returning. He'd be a great addition to the Council.      [/b]

Ha! I'd be happy just to see Jim and Elaine..i know they've got a lot going on. Jim's one of the reasons i got back into trad archery!

[tomwatson]

Drew, the General Membership meeting is going to be held on Saturday evening of the Jamboree. I am thinking that maybe we should have it before the raffle (usually takes place after) in order to get more people to attend.


Tom

[tomwatson]

To Clarify:


The MTB General Membership meeting will take place Saturday evening during our Annual MTB Jamboree in Grayling June 22nd, 2013. We will however, have a small Council meeting (4:00 pm) before the Banquet doors open. We welcome members to attend that may have ideas, but it is not mandatory.


Tom

[habujohn]

I have been a member of MBH for a lot of years now.  The reason I joined was two fold.  One was it help support archery in Michigan, giving a voice at the state level.  With more members the more voice you have to support archery hunting.  The other reason was to shoot at the Grayling event, camping and meeting up with old friends.  I have been living now in the Upper Penisula, a long ways from Grayling.  Still make it down most years for this great shoot.  I do miss having the vendors at this shoot but that is not going make the difference if we come down or not.
Two quick ideas.  MBH council members need to get better known to people like myself who are not able to attend meetings because of where we live in the state.  Yes the Yooper is a part of Michigan.  Been a long time since we had a council member stop by our camp site and introduce themselves.  Again because we do camp for two days there it would be great to have a community camp fire in the evenings.  This great group of people just needs to get to know all it's parts better.  I do want to thank all those people over the years that have help keep this organization going.  I know it is a lot of hard work and your hard work is appreciated.
John and Lori