Changes with Compton's

[owlbait]

Just sent my ballot in. Looks like there is a big push to move Compton's from the Berrien Springs location. I think a rotation would be ggod Nationally, but I sure would hate to lose that annual rendevous in Berrian Springs. Sure has been good. I hope that whoever takes over  finds some good sites to rival or exceed what the rendevous in Berrian Springs has become. Good to see Whip taking over as the vendor coordinator. What's your thoughts on moving or keeping it as is?

[Mike Vines]

When people try to change something that is working just fine, it usually never meets the expectations the designers were hoping for, and then usually falls to the wayside.  

Change usually happens when you get people who think they can run things better than the ones who are doing it, and 99.99% of the time it comes back to bite you in the arse.

[Moooseran]

Isn't broken, leave alone.............

[gregk]

Originally posted by Moooseran:
Isn't broken, leave alone.............

I agree

[Rooselk]

While I believe that the Compton rendezvous should continue at the present location, I also think there should be a second annual event of some sort in the west. Not saying it should be a rendezvous particularly. Maybe a national winter awards/convention banquet or something.

[Archer Fanatic]

Move it a round the country. Give people a chance to have a closer drive for them and cut down on expenses.

[frank bullitt]

Seen this happen with the GLLI!

Enough said!

I haven't been able to attend the Compton's since it's inception, but know that Berriens Springs is a great place!

[Shedrock]

I also agree with moving it around. P&Y and PBS move around. Give us western guys a chance at going. Colorado would be a great start.

[owlbait]

One gathering is a huge undertaking but 2 gatherings almost make sense. Berrien Srpings is close to a huge population of traditional archers. I'm just wondering if the numbers out west will support another gathering. Maybe the Expo in Waterloo will be some indication as to whether the numbers out there can support a National rendevous. I don't see how Ohio is a prohibitive distance from Berrien Springs, in fact if your less than 12 hours seems reasonable to me. I know the candidate profiles seemed to support some change. I don't think the leadership will impair the organization, good people running.

[Doc Nock]

Often wondered quietly to myself, why National Organizations such as Compton, doesn't tie up with other well attended shoots, lend a hand and be a co-sponsor at varied big shoots around the country to allow some who can't drive that far to participate in the "club" a bit more.

PBS moves around for their "convention" to allow people from varied areas to go, but who knows.

Always a good reason to NOT do some things lay people like me would think should be "easy."  

[owlbait]

Compton's does have a presence at many shoots as representatives are there for membership information and support. I think it makes a huge difference too that they do so much to get kids involved in our sport in many different regions of our country. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out. I know if it was changed annually I would probably end up attending more events like ATAR, ETAR, Wisconsin State shoots, and the IBO Trad World.

[dan d]

Originally posted by Mike Vines:
When people try to change something that is working just fine, it usually never meets the expectations the designers were hoping for, and then usually falls to the wayside.  

Change usually happens when you get people who think they can run things better than the ones who are doing it, and 99.99% of the time it comes back to bite you in the arse.

Wouldn't ya know it, last year was my first year to attend, I joined comptons and vowed I will attend every year and bring friends.(no fun going yourself)  Just my luck, I find a good thing and then it's gonna get changed. Look at the positive side, it could help the membership and growth of the Michigan longbow association, when it don't have to compete with Compton. Yes I'm being sarcastic, but yet there is some truth in this.

[JJB2]

Leave it alone...especially since it's a short drive for me from Indiana...

[doug g]

I like where it is at. Great location, history etc.

[Todd Greenwald]

I am one for Tradition & It would bring tears to my daughter's eyes and mine when I would have to tell her that it has been moved.  I trust that the will do they right thing.  Semper Fi

[LimBender]

Gotta love the regional flavor of the responses.    :p

[Mike Vines]

Instead of moving a well established/traditional event, why don't the one's who want a premiere shoot in their neck of the woods put one together.  "If you build it, they will come"...As long as you make it worth their while.

[Shedrock]

Originally posted by doug g:
I like where it is at. Great location, history etc.

I thought Mr. Compton was from Nebraska?

That Berrien Springs area seems to get some bad storms. I think the Rockys are way more beautiful also. JMO  

[ron w]

I drove 700 miles to go and will do it again, Last I checked that area is near the middle of the country, not exactly but close. I would love to have it closer but if it stays where it is that's OK also!

[Winterhawk1960]

Leave it ALONE !!!!!!

If it ain't broke, there isn't a need to fix it.

Like several other people have already said, put together another one and call it "whatever". Storms or no storms, there will never be a "better" place to hold the Comptons Rendezvous than in Berrien Springs, Michigan.

Winterhawk1960