PBS

[Follower]

PBS is family.

[Littlejake]

Regular member since 1993 and proud of it.

[reddogge]

Regular member since 1972 with a short hiatus of 31 years.  What can I say?  My interests changed but are now back to where they belong.

[cacciatore]

What I find exceptional is that we share so many common interests:TG-Pbs-Bowhunting-Trad values.

[dnovo]

Reguler member here since 2001. I can't say enough about the quality of the membership and the organization.
Best thing I've ever done.

[Fletcher]

Proud member here, too.          

[gobblegrunter]

Is there a difference between "associate member" and "regular member"? If so, what is it? Just curious...

[Whip]

Regular members have the right and responsibility to vote.  There are a few basic requirements for regular membership, but beyond that, regular membership is really just a way of demonstrating an even stronger commitment to bowhunting and the ethics and values that PBS stands for.  

I've been an associate member since I first joined and have never felt like I was treated any differently by any regular or associate member.  It's like being a part of a big family regardless of the title.

All PBS members, associate and regular, share these beliefs:

        » That by choice, bowhunting is their primary archery interest, and their ultimate aim and interest is the taking of wild game by bow and arrow of suitable weights in a humane and sportsmanlike manner;
        » To share their experiences, knowledge and shooting skills;
        » To be a conscientious bowhunter, promoting bowhunting by working to elevate its standards and the standards of those who practice the art of bowhunting;
        » To provide training in safety, shooting and hunting techniques;
        » To practice the wise use of our natural resources, the conservation of our wild game and the preservation of our natural habitat.


I think it is time for me to take the next step am in the process of finishing up my application for regular membership.

[centaur]

I was a regular way back when and let my membership slip, but recently got reinstated as a regular. If you are serious about bowhunting (and you probably wouldn't be on this site unless you were), PBS is a great group to be a part of.

[Dirtybird]

Associate member and love it.

[Dave Lay]

very well said Mark !!   the PBS is a great group, one of which I have been a member of for  alot of years, and a regular for about 10 years, I am very proud of this  group and the ethics carried by each and every member..

[snag]

I'm looking forward to getting to meet you guys in 2012 as Portland, Or. is the site for the banquet.

[Steve H.]

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=163;t=000006

A few PBS members are having an ad hoc Christmas membership drive.  We have had over twenty members step up and agree to pay for a new members membership.  The giveaway thread was moved to a different area of TradGang located at the address above.

[Bowwild]

Thanks for the info on PBS. I've been a member of BC and PY for a long time. I just joined PBS via their website as a 1st-year associate about 10 minutes ago.  I'll leave the give-away memberships for others.

When and where is their next convention?

[Steve H.]

Roy:  Welcome to PBS.  You just missed one in your back yard, last March it was held in Nashville.  In March 2012 it will be in Portland.

[Hud]

I confess, I let my membership lapse, and have rejoined. Thanks for the reminder.

[3arrows]

Associate member since 1986,love the banquets.

[Wary Buck]

Great organization.  Am a Regular Member, and proud to be associated with so many great Associate and Regular Members who feel the same about bowhunting that I do.

[mj seratt]

I've been a member for a few years now, and I'm sold on PBS.  My wife and I went to the Nashville gathering for Saturday only, and still made some wonderful friends.  I've attended several other big conventions and meetings all across the country, and never have I been around such a great, friendly group.  Many of the "Big Names" in archery were there, and to a person, were just like home folks, which goes a long way with us.

[Biggie Hoffman]

I think so much of PBS, they are in my will.