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Justin Snyder:
I also think it needs to bring outside attention to PA and more importantly, the great tradition of Primitive Archery. I think having it go to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Wild Turkey Federation or something of that nature would bring the most attention. I think someone from the community needs to attend the auction. As for selling cheap, I already told Pat I would put up my own money to set a reserve bid. Justin
Pat B:
OK everyone. we need suggestions. ??? Not only from the folks physically involved but from anyone interested in making a suggestion. ;)
The ideas we have so far are good ones. Stan's suggestion of using the Community Bow Project as a prize for the person selling the most subscriptions, and Stickhead and Skeaterbait's suggestions of a raffle are both excellent ideas but I think the time involved would be too much for this particular Community Bow Project.(IMHO) We could start now by putting an ad in PA Magazine to promote next years CBP and have all year to advertise and hold the raffle or the subscription drive, so I don't want to discount these excellent ideas. ;) Pat
DanaM:
I love the idea of a raffle. Who wouldn't want a chance to own one of those beauties.
But I think Pats right on the time issue. And I like his suggestion that next year a raffle PA does a raffle(if willing)
Tickets could be sold for months thru the magazine and also at various events such as Tennese Classic, MOJAM, Comptons etc.
I think the earnings potential of a raffle would be greater than a auction. If I might suggest the dollars could be used as a scholorship to be awarded
thru PA to college bound child of a subscriber. They would write an essay on Primitive Archery and submit it to PA for judging.. Another criteria could also be on what they have done to promote primitive archery. Just a thought, I realize it would be lots of work for the fine folks at PA but the benifits would also most likely be worth it.
Dana
Pat B:
Dana, Another excellent idea! Obviously, the girls in the office could handle more work ::) and I'm sure they would volunteer their free ??? time also for such a worthwhile project. ::)
Seriously, I love the idea for a scholarship. I'll try to find out what PA slant on this would be. Pat
GregB:
I think all will agree that the ultimate goal is to promote primitive archery while at the same time gaining support and recognition for PA and all that the magazine has to offer. To realise that goal, we must in my opinion go outside of this forum to reach the largest number of the right kind of people. The interest of new people is what we're after...all of us here already are eatup with the sport/hobby/PA. :)
The amount of $ raised I feel is secondary, although none of us would want the bows/accessories to go for a small amount because we understand and appreciate what works of art each item have turned out to be.
I think the selection of the right highly publicised event to possibly auction off the two community bows with their supporting equipment is the key. Hopefully as a condition of the donation, PA will be able to specify such criteria of proper display and advertisement of these works of art prior to the event. Hopefully they can be displayed to allow viewing by a large audience, and detailing the fact that they were created with the involvement of PA forum enthusiasts from across the country. We're proud of the results and know the community bow projects turned out special, just got to get the masses outside our ranks to realise it as well. ;)
Hopefully whichever organization is chosen will select a good cause for the proceeds generated. :)
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