Post by: Riley/MN on February 11, 2011, 01:03:37 PM
Usually the person asking this has a hard time grasping the idea that they are “getting” to help promote something that is near and dear to the hearts of so many of us. They have a hard time grasping that this stuff that we have come to hold so dear can be taken from us, just from apathy.
Luckily for us there have always been enough like-minded folks around to make it profitable for vendors to market specifically to us. Black Powder has never gone out of production (yet).
Well I tell you one thing you folks have received for your $15. You just got eight new muzzleloading rifles, along with fixin’s into the hands of two great programs that promote teaching young people about what we do.
Gamehaven Boy Scout Reservation in Rochester, Minnesota and Marion County 4-H Shooting Sports in Philadelphia, MO are the first two recipients of the TMA Youth Grant Rifles (soon to be presented-pictures to follow).
There is no telling how many future buckskinners might come out of this investment!
This grant program is funded solely from the dues YOU GUYS pay to the Association! Thank you all. This is a job very well done!
Post by: Riley/MN on February 11, 2011, 01:12:35 PM
We are also about to hold our second annual primitive biathlon. I don't know if the rifles will be here in time for this year, but this will allow us in the future to know that we have good, quality firearms lined up for the youth to use.
The camp also holds a special deer hunt two weekends a year by lottery to reduce the deer herd on the property. This hunt allows shotguns or muzzleloaders. Once again, having good equipment on the property for the Scouts to use will allow them to harvest game with these rifles as well.
Post by: Riley/MN on February 11, 2011, 01:15:36 PM
I will share this from their application:
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The shooting sports program has been a part of the local 4-H programs for years and we are currently trying to expand. The local Palmyra, Mo. Park board has allowed us to install a range on the park grounds to utilize for the shooting and archery elements of our programs. The current leadership has been involved for a number of years and would continue to do so.
The current program depends on the type of firearms that the volunteer leaders own. This results in some years only having in-line style muzzleloaders or no muzzleloaders at all. This grant would enable the 4-H to year in and year out offer traditional muzzleloader shooting as a consistant element of our program. The leadership feels that with this equipment upgrade, the interest would flourish and expand.
Post by: R.M. on February 11, 2011, 01:20:00 PM
Way to go TMA.
Post by: greyhunter on February 11, 2011, 01:33:15 PM
Post by: Swamp on February 11, 2011, 02:31:50 PM
It's and ASSOCIATION people, one that will fight for what you and I believe in. I strongly feel that I have to belong to the TMA. It's the loud voice for what I truely believe in.
Ask yourself, why do I renew my membership to the NRA, NMLRA, or both every year? Is it not that you feel you have to belong to them? I bet it is! Same here. If your a traditional muzzleloader, then this is your place to call home! We WILL be the voice for all traditional muzzleloading.
Please consider joining our force if your a guest here. I get a good feeling when I renew my memebership every year, and I do believe you will to!
I welcome every traditional muzzleloader to the TMA!
Post by: 2 Locks on February 11, 2011, 06:17:08 PM
My hat's off to the Board & Officers for this one
Keep up the good work guys!
Post by: BEAVERMAN on February 11, 2011, 06:23:24 PM
Post by: Voyageur on February 11, 2011, 06:43:35 PM
Post by: Riley/MN on February 11, 2011, 07:56:11 PM
Quote from: "BEAVERMAN"
Actually the bulk of the funding for the youth grants came from raffle tickets sales, but some of the dues $ were in the pot also, more to come as presentations are made
I knew that
Post by: Spotted Bull on February 11, 2011, 08:05:50 PM
Post by: Gordon H.Kemp on February 11, 2011, 08:10:07 PM
I"m sure it was/is posted some where on the forums but I must have missed it . Would like to know what Groups , Clubs and Oggs. are considered for the program ? and how do they make their requests ? And is it a drawing or are the chosen by the BOD?
regardless , I think its a great program and will in the not too distant future pay dividends in creating interest in preserving the history of our country , and passion for the weapons and tools that made it possible . :)
Post by: BEAVERMAN on February 11, 2011, 08:32:58 PM
Post by: Gordon H.Kemp on February 11, 2011, 09:41:55 PM
Post by: snake eyes on February 12, 2011, 04:11:47 AM
Although unaware of this program,I can think of no better
way to use the money the TMA has available to it.I hope the program grows as the TMA grows.If there is a fund set up
especially for this program,some may even consider donations
to it.
Regardless of that my hat goes off to the BOD and officers
for putting the program in motion.
John
Post by: BEAVERMAN on February 12, 2011, 10:56:38 AM
Post by: Gordon H.Kemp on February 12, 2011, 12:45:18 PM
Post by: Puffer on February 12, 2011, 07:33:31 PM
1. I found a group of individuals that "REALLY cared that I was here & were willing to help me out any way they could, without being condescending or PC. . ( unlike another forum, I was on.)
2. Individuals that not only enjoyed the "sport", but were determined to keep it TRADITIONAL.
3. The TMA was OWNED/RUN by the MEMBERS !! (not an individual/or select group, who did things their way,& to H^*L with the members)
It wasn't the "thingies" ( weren't many then)
I liked what I saw & being "old fashioned", I decided to "support" the TMA. ( after all I was "taking up a stump & sharing a few "cups" & in my "world" you support Your "camp".
( Like most org.s, only a very few support the org. The majority are "pew warmers etc. simply Enjoying the org. That is NOT ME. )
I paid the "paltry" $15.00, got a couple of GRMMers to join ( also got a "bumper sticker & a "paper Mem. cd. ) & went from there, growing, learning,making some life time Friends & NEVER regretted it.
We have come a LONG WAY & are still growing, but the Main reasons, I spent $15,00 ( & renew ), Have NOT changed.
BTW, I am a NRA TC. I paid $$$$ for my membership, but I also have to pay each year to teach ( $10.00 per discipline, for me about $80.00)
Jack
Post by: Swamp on February 20, 2011, 03:03:23 PM
We, the TMA, have provided 8 traditional muzzleloading rifles and shooting accesories to 2 different youth organization's. Nothing feels better to me than getting our youth involved into the traditional side of living, giving them some skills that they would never have a chance to learn. This is what the TMA is all about.
That right there will make me send in my $15 every year, without a question as to what the TMA is doing for me!
Post by: buffalo pony on June 06, 2014, 07:16:13 PM
THE CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP ON DISPLAY IN THE OFFICE IS A GREAT CONVERSTION STARTER EACH ONE HAS A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER.
THE SAVINGS FROM RETAILERS LIKE SHEAS MOUNTAIN MORE THAN MAKE UP THE FIFTEEN BUCKS, NOT TO MENTION THE MEDAL, MEMBERSHIP CARD AND DECAL.
YOU SHOULD REALLY ASK WHAT CAN I DO?
Post by: sse on June 06, 2014, 10:41:09 PM
Quote from: "buffalo pony"
TMA IS THE BEST DEAL IN THE WORLDVery nice words...
THE CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP ON DISPLAY IN THE OFFICE IS A GREAT CONVERSTION STARTER EACH ONE HAS A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER.
THE SAVINGS FROM RETAILERS LIKE SHEAS MOUNTAIN MORE THAN MAKE UP THE FIFTEEN BUCKS, NOT TO MENTION THE MEDAL, MEMBERSHIP CARD AND DECAL.
YOU SHOULD REALLY ASK WHAT CAN I DO?
Post by: Fletcher on June 06, 2014, 11:29:32 PM
and many time that in acquaintances. This is such a big country with so little time - wish I could spend time
around the campfire with all of you, but this does fill a big spot in my heart.
TMA will be with me always till I go under.
Post by: sse on June 06, 2014, 11:35:07 PM
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TMA will be with me always till I go under.And I hope not any time soon...!
Post by: snake eyes on June 07, 2014, 12:08:36 PM
Quote from: "sse"
Quote from: "buffalo pony"TMA IS THE BEST DEAL IN THE WORLDVery nice words... :shake [/color]
THE CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP ON DISPLAY IN THE OFFICE IS A GREAT CONVERSTION STARTER EACH ONE HAS A MEMBERSHIP NUMBER.
THE SAVINGS FROM RETAILERS LIKE SHEAS MOUNTAIN MORE THAN MAKE UP THE FIFTEEN BUCKS, NOT TO MENTION THE MEDAL, MEMBERSHIP CARD AND DECAL.
YOU SHOULD REALLY ASK WHAT CAN I DO?
Post by: Muley on July 04, 2014, 10:53:47 AM
Post by: Uncle Russ on October 14, 2017, 03:06:13 PM
It also brings to light our successful Raffle that was just recently held....along with another year of absolutely great donations from a caring Membership.
That, along with a very nice Flint lock from the TMA, made for yet one more successful year in our TMA Grant Program.
The key to every successful Membership Organization is to be found in the members themselves!
Recommend us to your buddy, to other family members, and the neighbor down the street.
Have them visit the TMA forum, and help them become a TMA Supporting Member.
We are always in need of supporting members, without those that really care about our future in this wonderful sport we become "just another Internet Forum", and that is simply NOT us.
It does not define us, because we do care, and because we are concerned about the future of the sport, and in the future of our youth who will someday follow in our foot steps.
We can have everything else in the world, but without a membership that cares enough to support us, we have very little.
So step-up, bring the year 2019 in with a Membership to the TMA!
Show your support while promoting this interesting Hobby, plus helping the kids.
Become a Supporting Member!
Uncle Russ...
Post by: rollingb on February 09, 2019, 01:07:29 AM
TMA Guests and Contributing TMA Members,.... if you haven't already,.... click on the link below and check out our TMA Member Raffle & Bi-Monthly Drawings forum. :bl th up
http://tradmla.org/tmaf/index.php?board=109.0
Post by: Nessmuk on February 09, 2019, 11:26:33 AM
You get to keep our sport/passion alive for future generations. You get the comradrie of like-minded enthusiasts. You get knowledge and to share knowledge with experts and novices alike. You get a non-judgmental forum to ask question and share ideas.
We all know there are other muzzleloading forums out there but ours is different. We don't get tongue lashed for sharing different opinions, we don't get walked over in our posts. We get respectful answers to our questions and constructive feedback on our ideas.
I was reading a post about patch knives in another forum, the original question was answered in 4 posts. A few of the "Experts" dogged each others answers for an additional 70 odd posts. I have neither time or inclination for that nonsense.
Our board members, and moderators and membership are the best. AND we don't have to put up with intrusive off-subject advertising .
Thank you all.
Nessmuk.
P.S. I was just guessing about the price of Starbucks Coffee , I can't stand their stuff.
Post by: blackpowderbill on February 10, 2019, 11:17:14 AM
Bill
Post by: Winter Hawk on February 11, 2019, 07:07:56 PM
What do you get for the price 2 Starbucks coffees?
P.S. I was just guessing about the price of Starbucks Coffee , I can't stand their stuff.
No wonder I don't buy Starbucks coffee! :laffing :applaud :lol sign I plumb can't afford that! But yes, this has to be one of the friendliest, best run sites on the Internet.
~Kees~
Post by: Oldetexian on April 17, 2019, 12:37:45 PM
Anyone interested in traditional muzzleloaders and not yet a member of the MLA is missing out. It's as simple as that. Personally, I think $15/year is the best deal to be had. It would be cheap at twice the price.