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Title: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: bowmac on April 15, 2008, 08:35:00 PM
Myself, the other Coaches and the Cardinal Archery in Schools Kids want to thank Gene for taking time out of his busy schedule to come and visit with them about Archery and Bowhunting. This is our Schools first year in competitive Archery. We took 41 School Kids to the Whitetail Classic in Des Moines, IA in March to compete at the State level. 26 of these kids won State Titles while several others placed in the top 5 Individually. We are taking 37 Kids to Louisville, KY to Compete at the National Archery in Schools May 10th. Even though there bows are not quite Traditional (as we call it now) the Kids shoot no sights and fingers. Thanks again for taking time for these Kids Gene, it meant alot to us. The New Condensed Version of Primal Dreams will be watched on the Charter Bus as we travel to Kentucky.
(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q271/bowmac_photos/GeneWensel-ArcheryinSchools007.jpg)
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: Forester on April 15, 2008, 09:05:00 PM
:thumbsup:   Kudos to all of you!
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: Steve O on April 15, 2008, 09:06:00 PM
Court,

All those kids doing so well must make you feel pretty good as a coach!  Excellent job by everyone.  That GW is an OK guy too   :saywhat:
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: Marty on April 15, 2008, 09:07:00 PM
That's called " Passing it on" !!!!

I hope he didn't tell any Brunner stories!
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: Mike Bolin on April 15, 2008, 09:38:00 PM
To ALL involved-Congrats!!
Court, pass on my best wishes to the kids and I am praying for a safe trip for all of you! Mike
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on April 16, 2008, 06:31:00 AM
Next time some of you guys start bragging about the big name compounder hero and how much he's done for the sport, come back here and see what giving back really means!
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: Tim Fishell on April 16, 2008, 07:12:00 AM
Nice that is what it is all about!!  That is awesome keep up the good work!!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: Chris Surtees on April 16, 2008, 08:57:00 AM
Nice going Court! All those smiling faces is something to be proud of.
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: bayoulongbowman on April 16, 2008, 09:05:00 AM
THats cool...Id love to start one of those down this way! Mark#78
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: BUFF on April 16, 2008, 09:17:00 AM
Way to go Attaboy to everyone that is helping out.
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: Herdbull on April 16, 2008, 09:45:00 AM
We have talked about youth hunts offered by many clubs that basically get their attendies from the youth of club members. That is OK and needed, but it is good to see groups reaching out with a pro hunting message to young archers, many of them who have never been exposed to hunting at all. These are the young ears and eyes we need to reach. Good job to all.
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: bowmac on April 16, 2008, 05:37:00 PM
Here's Gene explaining and demonstrating to the Kids about an atalatl (sp?). Not saying Gene is old but one can't help in wondering if this is what Gene & Barry used before the invention of the bow and arrow? (HeHe)

(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q271/bowmac_photos/GeneWensel-ArcheryinSchools003.jpg)
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: KY..Rob on April 16, 2008, 06:12:00 PM
Thats why Gene is one of the all time greats, always willing to give back.

congrats on a great program, the  KTBA also sponsors the archery in schools program.
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 16, 2008, 06:14:00 PM
That is nice to give back. Jawge
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: Tall Paul on April 16, 2008, 10:45:00 PM
Bravo, Gene!
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: thp on April 17, 2008, 01:37:00 PM
Cool stuff Bowmac!
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: Gary Logsdon on April 17, 2008, 05:28:00 PM
Court, I'd like to post one of your photos on Gene's website  www.brothersofthebow.com.. (//http://)  Just give me the word.

Gary -BOTB Webmaster
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: Gary Logsdon on April 17, 2008, 05:29:00 PM
One too many dots:^)!.  That's  www.brothersofthebow.com (http://www.brothersofthebow.com)
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: bowmac on April 17, 2008, 07:04:00 PM
Gary, sent you an email.
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: peter c iacavazzi on April 17, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
Way to go Wense!!
Title: Re: Big Thank you to Gene Wensel
Post by: John3 on April 18, 2008, 04:45:00 PM
Giving back is a great thing... Thanks to all involved.


Sanderlin III