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Pat B:
Jamie, We are already in discussion with PA about next years Community Bow Projects with a subscription related "give-a-way". Because of the time it takes to set something like this up I thought it would be a good idea to start now for next years projects. PA has promised a complete set of back issues(except 2 sold out issues) to go to the winner(s) of this CBP.  BUT! we have 2 beautiful bow and arrow sets(et al), possessing a lot of good medicine, that we have to deal with now, or in the near future.  It is my opinion that one of these wildlife organizations would benefit from the usual "high bidders" at their conventions and PA would get a lot of good press. I am open to all suggestions. That is what this thread is about. I've been a bit possessive with CBP but that's because I know it has the potential to bring PA lots of good publicity. ;) ;D ;D ;D 8)     Pat

Dane:
My understanding is the last community bow went for not much money? And is the money that important? I'd think the publicity is worth far more, as well as the messages and symbolism such bows bring.

Here are some stream of thought ideas, so if some seem odd or strange or dumb, forgive me.

Has anyone considered donating the bows to some sort of charity? I'm thinking of Make a Wish Foundation, not appropriate for these full sized hunting weight weapons, but something along those lines? Maybe even not just in this country, but abroad as well?

Also, what about focusing not only on hunters, but some other audience? I myself have never hunted in my life, but love archery, as well as other shooting sports.

What about museums dedicated to arts and crafts, and modern art? These sets are truly works of art, after all. MOMA in New York, Smithsonian in DC are two I can think of right now. Most cities have modern art museums.

Traveling road shows? To get exposure to the magazine and the weapons?

Art galleries?

Contact newspapers and magazines to get some articles written up about these projects? Someone do a full length article and get it circulating in various community newspapers and such. Press releases, as well.

3D associations and circuits. Lots of that in this area, though most shoot the Borg bows, it might convert some to primitive / traditional archery.

DanaM:
Here in Michigan the high schools are reviving archery as a sport. So that could be another avenue.
Another idea would be next CBP perhaps Matius and AndrewS could spearhead a European bow project, Marc and and the other
Canucks could do a one. The war bow guys from across the big pond etc. Their is lots of potential here. Personally I don't see PA getting that much exposure
from Whitetail or Turkey federation. From what I've seen of these organizations I see mostly trophy hunters and high tech gadget laden hunting snobs.
Sorry if I offended anyone with that comment. I really believe the place to get em is schools when thier young. Perhaps Nugget could offer a perspective as he teaches bow building at a school.

DanaM:
I meant StanM not Nugget

Pappy:
No offence taken,But I have to agree all except maybe the snob part that them organizations
probably wouldn't appreshate it as much as some others.I differently agree get um young
and you will have most for life just don't know the best place to start.No matter what we do I hate to see them auctioned off and not bring much even tho the money is not the issue I would rather give them away than have the stolen at a auction.That dose no one any good.
   Pappy

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