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<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG>Hi all,
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color=#0000ff><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG>I have only
recently been able to get back into archery....having twins does that to
you!.....for my own enjoyment and as a archery marshal. So here are my 2 cents
(and its probably worth about as much!) on what i have seen when attending
events and shoots.</STRONG></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>Target Archery
isnt seen as important to most people as the other activities......but the
light weapons fighting wasnt as important as the heavy fighting not so long ago.
The same goes with all of the other activities. All of them were small to start
out with and it was because of the people who really loved that aspect to keep
them going and to make them grow. To make anything grow it has to get
peoples attention. </FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>To
get attention it has to appeal to the masses. It has to be something that
makes people say...."Yeah i want to do that!" It also has to have dedicated
people to take on the challenge and do the work.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>It has to
be brought to the attention and supported by the people
with higher stations. "Especially" any "titled"
competition.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>It has to be
promoted. If the general populace isnt even aware of what is happening down on
the archery field then they will not show up to see if it is something that they
want to get involved in.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>It is going to
be up to all of us that are passionate about this to make it happen.
</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>Here are my
ideas of how to improve things....there has got to be more people to help run a
range or shoot. If it is left up to one poor soul to provide the targets, haul
them there, set them up, run the thing and then take it all down......of course
they wont have the energy or desire to spend any more time out there!
</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>We need more
certified marshals that are willing to help run an event. If the work load
is broken up then it wont all fall on just a few peoples shoulders.
</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>The details of
the shoots and tourneys need to be planned out and made known far in advance so
it can be listed on the event sites and in the upcoming event publications.
</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>The details of
the archery shoots need to be announced at every Morning Court so the
populace will know what is going on for that weekend and people encouraged to go
take part or just to loan their support by attending. The children really need
to be encouraged to attend. You could even make up a sign with all of the
details listed and place it somewhere that gets more foot traffic.
</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>If there is
going to be a Titled shoot then it should be held at this or that time to fit
along with the schedule for all of the other Titled activates.....but lets face
it, not everyone wants to go to all of those....so why not have the range open?
Have a fun shoot....a new persons shoot....a Royal Round, ect....ect. If you get
enough marshals to help out then the range could be up and running the whole
weekend. Even if someone only runs it for 30 minutes it will give the others a
chance to go see other things, to take a break.......or even be able to
participate!!!</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>As for a Titled
shoot....i completely understand that this should be a challenging shoot to
determine who the winner will be....but i have seen far to many events with only
a titled shoot and if you are a new comer.... are knocked out the first round
and dont get to shoot the rest of the entire event.......then why travel the 4
hours to attend? (except of course to attend other things) but i for one
am mostly there for the archery and i am sure there are allot of others that are
the same.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>Make up some fun
targets!!! Go to your archery practice and ask everyone what they think would be
fun to do at the event that your area is going to do. If you all come up with
some really cool targets then make sure you announce what they are going to be
to get as much attention as possible!!! Figure out what materials or help you
would need, get as many of your local archers willing to help get it all made
up.....this will also make them feel more part of the event....and if you need
extra help or funds announce it at your populace meetings and post about it on
the mailing list.</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>Funds for all of
this is one of the biggest problems....have raffles, or fund raisers to help pay
for materials and equipment. Ask any and all local artisans to donate something
if they can. Again...announce it in the populace meetings and mailing list! You
can have a fund raiser at your local event....but you can also plan a fun shoot
at your local practice range and have one.....get the word out that you are
having a special fund raising shoot or raffle if you can get a nice prize
donated. </FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff></FONT></STRONG></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT color=#0000ff>I am probably
forgetting allot of other ideas but i am tired! and may pester you all with yet
another rambling post! LOL</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=546102404-09092008><STRONG><FONT
color=#0000ff>Lance</FONT></STRONG> </SPAN></DIV></BODY></HTML>