2013 Wisconsin Traditional Archers Banquet

[smoke1953]

Kevin I started the thread on the banquet that was talked about earlier. Hope we get some participation. I'm not certain what you had in mind but I guess you could put out a general post out to the membership identifying the Wisconsin thread for discussion on the banquet. They probably have to register to participate but they could observe without registering I would guess?

[smoke1953]

Icon 1 posted August 28, 2012 10:40 AM      Profile for Kevin Winkler   Email Kevin Winkler   Send New Private Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote  Good point Jerry! I will get a separate post started.

That would be the Wisconsin Traditional Archers Banquet.

2013 Wisconsin Traditional Archers Banquet
Saturday, Feb. 16th, 2013

Returning to the Madison Marriott West with it's great facilities and large convention area for vendors, raffles and shooting area.

Keynote Speaker:
Nathan Andersohn, Colorado Traditional bowhunter who has pursued most of our big game species and has written many articles for Traditional Bowhunter Magazine over the years.

If you've missed it before try to join us and gather with a couple hundred of your best friends.

[smoke1953]

I would also note that Jerry Karbon has made contact and it has been confirmed that Jack Zwickey will be attending to speak at one of our afternoon seminars. Great history there, should be great!

[smoke1953]

We are always looking for quality donations to make our banquet a success and you can make contact with me regarding that if you have interest at, . You can become a sponsor by donating $300 retail value of product or $250 cash. A sponsorship gets you two banquet tickets, a vendor table if you need one and recognition in our printed program as well as participation in the Sponsor Raffle that has great prizes. We are also looking for quality vendors in the !0,000 sq. ft. vendor area at the Marriott. We will probably need to pick and choose here but contact me anyway and we'll determine availability. Very good facility!

[BowHuntingFool]

Cant wait.....Looking forward to it as always!

[smoke1953]

Joe B, I was trying to find time for Joe L., Jerry and myself and maybe you to meet up to talk sponsors and venders but timing is tough with hunting getting in the way   :D  . Looks like the end of Sept we might be able to find some time to find a middle ground site.

[Kevin Winkler]

Bruce, Thanks for getting this thread started!
I know that True South Adventures want to be a sponsor again this year. They are hoping to have a table in our vendor area this time.

I plan on donating a guided Trad Turkey hunt for the banquet, plus one of those custom 4 bow racks like I have at home.

[BowHuntingFool]

I'm in, let me know when??

[smoke1953]

Kevin, without revealing too much, I did make contact with Scott about possible sponsorship and he seemed positive,but wanted to wait until later to commit.

[BowHuntingFool]

FYI...I was at Vortex last week on the way to my lease and dropped of my bino, I spoke with Mark, just wanted to thank him in person for last years donation! He seems to be on board this year again!

[smoke1953]

Great job! On the way back from Bayfield last week I stopped at a Wisconsin treestand manufacturer and gave them the pitch. I followed up with an email so we'll see how that works out.

[Paul Mattson]

I know I have been out of sight and sound for awhile, just letting everyone know I am looking forward in helping out again with this years banquet. And will be a sponsor once again.

[smoke1953]

Was hoping you were still on board. at some point we need to purchase two 10 x 30 backdrops for the shooting range. We got permission from the WTA board this summer. Paul if you can get me the price I'll let Tom know so that a check can be cut.

[BowHuntingFool]

Bruce...what Treestand Co did you talk to??

[smoke1953]

I'm  beginning to wonder whether we should be listing our contacts online. Don't want to create potential problems. I'll PM you.

[smoke1953]

By the way this thread idea was Jerry Leveille's, so thanks Jerry this may work out great!

[jiane]

Sure thing.  Somehow this feels like a set-up for the fall guy     I hope that sarcasm comes through the keyboard.

[jiane]

We can keep this discussion to Banquet highlights, happenings, and announcements to keep people in the loop.  

I'm looking forward to getting to work on this event!

[Kevin Bahr]

Looking forward to coming back to the WTA banquet this year after "having" to go on a hog hunt at banquet time last year.

[smoke1953]

Looks like we'll be raising the Bahr a little this year.