Post by: Thadbow on May 15, 2019, 07:50:19 AM
My buddy Bobby Wetten JS in the ABS dropped off an amazing hand forged blade that he wanted to donate!
This thing is beautiful!!
He also has included a custom hand tooled sheath.
(http://i.imgur.com/VIg6Gzu.jpg) (https://imgur.com/VIg6Gzu)
(http://i.imgur.com/YDDAcGU.jpg) (https://imgur.com/YDDAcGU)
Post by: Terry Green on May 15, 2019, 08:19:34 AM
Excitement over the past 3 years has been off...and we we want to see if a new push next year would resurrect excitement, donations, and participation.
Most have no clue how much effort goes into this effort....and to see dwindling participation cuts pretty deep.
Doug an I will revisit this after the 1st of the year....thx :campfire:
Post by: smokin joe on May 15, 2019, 10:38:33 AM
Post by: tippit on May 15, 2019, 11:08:54 AM
Post by: blacktailbob on May 15, 2019, 11:16:47 AM
Post by: elkken on May 15, 2019, 12:24:11 PM
Many thanks to all the folks who have worked on this in the past, Mods, donors, bidders, winners, and even all the rascal snipers. It's a Great event and I hope it comes back. If I can help out in the future with some of the work load I would be happy to participate ....
Post by: evgb127 on May 15, 2019, 03:29:32 PM
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Post by: Terry Green on May 15, 2019, 04:15:37 PM
Post by: Terry Green on May 15, 2019, 04:38:52 PM
Starts early May, Rob and I setting up the forums and posting the info...then moving donations to the proper forums till the opening in early June...
Then the the mayhem (fun) of the auction...
Then finally collecting all the funds by Doug Walt Francis by the end of June...
Maybe that will shed a little more light into what goes into the auction.
:campfire:
Post by: mjh on May 15, 2019, 07:43:40 PM
I'll like to see Tradgang go for the million dollar club! Heck a bunch of trad archery and trad bowhunters aught to be able to rub a few more dimes together to make it there......
Then maybe call it done and good.
I do understand the effort side of the situation...
On the other hand I'm not sure I could participate much this year due to a specific obligation but I was gonna try my best.....
Post by: M60gunner on May 15, 2019, 09:03:03 PM
I want to thank those who take their time to run the event for the kids.
Post by: Doug Campbell on May 16, 2019, 07:43:30 AM
As many of you know the St Jude CRH has always been near and dear to my heart. Bottom line is we just didn’t have time to pull it off this year. The Ranch Karen and I have managed for going on 19 years changed hands last fall. We are staying on the ranch but things are pretty crazy here. Lots of moving and changes but all good.
Can’t tell everyone how much we appreciate all the support in the past. Terry and I will revisit it next hard and see how much interest there is. Of course please you don’t need a Trad Gang Auction to donates to St Jude.
Thanks again!!
Post by: Gdpolk on May 16, 2019, 08:01:34 AM
Post by: Terry Green on May 17, 2019, 02:05:00 AM
More hunt donations would sure help get some participation and funds back.
You guys kick it around....maybe we can come back with a force. :notworthy:
Post by: Eric Krewson on May 17, 2019, 09:02:19 AM
I may make the gizmos and offer one shipped free to anyone who sends me a notice that they sent a $20 donation to St Jude. Would it be OK to list that offer on this site?
Post by: Macatawa on May 17, 2019, 11:28:35 AM
Yes, Doug and I will revisit this next year for sure...I'll have a College Graduation bout the time we fire it all up....maybe I can start earlier with the preliminaries in the winter, and Doug and Walt might do some delegation.
More hunt donations would sure help get some participation and funds back.
You guys kick it around....maybe we can come back with a force. :notworthy:
Terry, as much as I hate to say it I think its a good call...I wanna see the day we meet the MILLION mark.
Walt and Doug, when we get the auction fired-up next year I'd be glad to help you guys if you need me. :thumbsup:
Post by: Terry Green on May 19, 2019, 04:15:06 PM
Any word on the auction this year?
My buddy Bobby Wetten JS in the ABS dropped off an amazing hand forged blade that he wanted to donate!
This thing is beautiful!!
He also has included a custom hand tooled sheath.
(http://i.imgur.com/VIg6Gzu.jpg) (https://imgur.com/VIg6Gzu)
(http://i.imgur.com/YDDAcGU.jpg) (https://imgur.com/YDDAcGU)
Feel free to list the knife here for st jude...just let me know the amount donated so we can add it to our total raised fugure....thx
Post by: JLeMieux on May 19, 2019, 10:16:24 PM
In the spirit of keeping some excitement up, I am inviting the last few year's winners of our hunts down for a deer hunt this year. Although it may seem generous, it's pretty selfish because I enjoyed sharing a camp with these guys so much.
Terry, not sure if this would be feasible, or how much work it would entail, but what about creating a page like the classifieds for a limited time for folks to list items. All payments could go straight to St Jude's. Maybe keep it open for a month. That would take some of the load off of you guys but still give everyone an opportunity to donate. It's fairly easy to stockpile items you want to donate, but things like hunts and fishing trips really only come around once a year.
Like I said, this may not be feasible. I'm just shooting from the hip.
Post by: Terry Green on May 20, 2019, 10:04:14 AM
Post by: Zradix on May 20, 2019, 04:56:46 PM
8yr old beats stage 4 Brain cancer with St. Judes.
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/trending-now/8yearold-boy-beats-stage-4-brain-cancer/655114809?fbclid=IwAR1kuYztHFEflULvF2UdDewg5336SFiL3R8dxJSbDdf8vWxsltIeQKe2Hi8
Post by: Macatawa on May 23, 2019, 08:19:01 AM
Hope this is OK to post...
8yr old beats stage 4 Brain cancer with St. Judes.
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/trending-now/8yearold-boy-beats-stage-4-brain-cancer/655114809?fbclid=IwAR1kuYztHFEflULvF2UdDewg5336SFiL3R8dxJSbDdf8vWxsltIeQKe2Hi8
:archer:
Post by: Eric Krewson on May 23, 2019, 09:17:32 AM
Post by: Zradix on May 23, 2019, 09:26:50 AM
Post by: Thadbow on May 23, 2019, 08:55:39 PM
I will get Bobby's knife posted this weekend...
Post by: Terry Green on May 24, 2019, 10:16:34 AM
I talked to Blacktail Bob from Island Graphics this morning and we are going to incorporate donating $2 per Tradgang Decal sold to St Judes.....
I just need some time to get it all figured out for exact costs/shipping, and set it up on Paypal.....
We will be offering two design versions....and I need to get the exact size dimensions on the 2nd one....
Post by: Gdpolk on May 24, 2019, 11:18:31 AM
I had an idea this morning, not sure why I didn't think about it last night....
I talked to Blacktail Bob from Island Graphics this morning and we are going to incorporate donating $2 per Tradgang Decal sold to St Judes.....
I just need some time to get it all figured out for exact costs/shipping, and set it up on Paypal.....
We will be offering two design versions....and I need to get the exact size dimensions on the 2nd one....
I like it
Post by: Terry Green on May 24, 2019, 03:37:37 PM
Post by: Terry Green on May 25, 2019, 02:30:17 PM
Post by: Eric Krewson on May 25, 2019, 03:06:51 PM
Post by: Roy from Pa on May 25, 2019, 03:35:51 PM
Post by: Terry Green on May 29, 2019, 04:40:12 PM
Lack of bids on items, no bid on one item, and zero decal sales....you can see the lack of enthusiasm for St Jude.
Not sure we will even consider next year based on what we are seeing.
Post by: Eric Krewson on May 29, 2019, 05:33:36 PM
I just passed $450 in donations for my gizmos, they are going like hotcakes.
Post by: Terry Green on May 29, 2019, 05:45:43 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on May 30, 2019, 12:12:58 AM
Post by: smokin joe on May 30, 2019, 07:23:13 AM
I believe that taking a year off from the auction will do no harm, and that the Trad Gang members will pretty much go nuts for next year's auction and put up some impressive numbers.
Post by: 4dogs on May 30, 2019, 11:16:07 AM
Post by: Terry Green on May 30, 2019, 12:09:12 PM
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Post by: Terry Green on May 31, 2019, 04:38:52 PM