WI Trad Ganger's - Are You A Member?

[Kevin Winkler]

I am on Trad Gang most every day for at least 30 to 60 minutes and I see a lot of posts from people from Wisconsin.

I was wondering how many of you are members of Wisconsin Traditional Archers? And if you are not, do you have a specific reason?

I have taken care of the membership for WTA for several years and have come to recognize many of the names of WTA members, I see quite a few here that I don't know.

I have always be a proponent of supporting my local, State and National organizations of the things that I am interested in.

Just thought it would be interesting to get everyones thoughts and ideas!

[frassettor]

Check sent to you on Monday bud.. Glad to be becoming member now. I can honestly say I don't know why I have never joined. It never crossed my mind..

Happy to be a part of the WTA family  

[NBK]

Embarrassed that I've been a member for a handful of years and my membership expired this year and I forgot to renew, even at the banquet last Saturday.
Sorry Kevin, i'll get on it.
Loved Monte Browning's presentation at the dinner by the way.  Had my two young daughters there and they really enjoyed his storytelling.  Nice work and thanks.

[yeager]

I'm a proud member from Big Foot Archers in Lake Geneva, eventhough I live in Crystal Lake, IL.

Great organization which every trad shooter from the local area should join.

Sorry that I did not attend the banquet this year as I'm down in Texas visiting relatives (and getting out of the cold we're having this year}.

Bob

[Greg Szalewski]

Good idea starting this thread Kevin. I am very interested to see what kind of reply's we get here. Personally I have made so many of my closest friends through the WTA. I know I can say the same for my wife. She looks forward to each event as much as I do.

[CBergeman]

The WTA is a great organization.  Proud to be a member!

[Bernie B.]

The WTA is a great organization!  My son Jay and I really enjoyed the show and banquet in Madison last weekend.

Bernie Bjorklund

NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin

[Whip]

I've been a member of quite a few different organizations,  including at the local, state, and national levels.  Without a doubt,  WTA is the best of them all.   Like Greg said,  I've made more friends than I can count as a result of being a member.  Not to mention the fun at shoots,  banquets, and hunts over the years.

I'd love to hear from other WI bowhunters that don't belong currently.  What aren't we doing now that we should be to get their support?  No offense at those that don't - just tell us what you'd like to see?  Or maybe they just aren't aware of what  WTA has to offer?

[Orion]

Been a member since the first year.  The organization has grown into a first class operation.  

In addition to the annual meeting and banquet, which brings in a lot of vendors and national traditional bowhunting experts, it also sponsors a bow building jamboree; traditional 3-D shoots, including a state shoot/rendezvous and championship; coordinates a fall deer hunt for members; provides a quarterly magazine, student scholarships, equipment and instruction for youth interested in archery; weighs in on regulatory and legislative issues affecting bowhunting; and provides financial support for other like-minded organizations working to promote traditional archery and bowhunting, etc.  

Quite worthwhile, I think.      

[rufus_d]

I've been a member for several years now. I've been shooting a real bow since about 55. It is such a pleasure to meet and talk to other trad members. Monty was great as was Nathon last year.

[1Longbow]

How about some info for us former Wisconsinites. Droppped my Wisconsin Bowhunters membership ,when they rolled over on the crossbow thing.

[Sirius Black]

I'm a member, just haven't got to any trad shoots (or banquets) yet. But I will when I can shoot well enough not to loose all my arrows!    

[papawoody]

Member here. And proud to be one!
 1Longbow, I believe alot of the WBH members are feeling the same way.

[Leland]

I've also met some nice people since becoming a member.A great way to promote traditional archery and stay in the publics eye.
Leland

[suburbanirma]

WTA is a great group of people with a history of great leadership in promoting "traditional" values in bowhunting. If you're not a member, perhaps you'd consider joining us.

[Steve D]

Been with the WTA since day one.

[Kelly]

Joined at the very first meeting at Rib Mountain Bowman, Life Memeber #4 I think.  Moving back to Cheesehead land later this year so hope to make some shoots and maybe the banquet when it goes back up north.

[mooshkat]

I and the wife were members for a while, we live in Oconto, and all shoots and such are always way south and west never anything around our area

[Greg Szalewski]

David, Bowjam will be in your neighborhood this year May 17,18 by Pound WI. Check the website for more info or our page here. I will get that up soon.

[BillW]

I have made life long friendships as a member of the WTA. I joined a long time ago, maybe 12 years ago. Both my wife and I are members and it is probably the best thing I have ever done in archery/bowhunting.

Bill