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Author Topic: Texas  (Read 42010 times)

Spotted Bull

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Re: Texas
« Reply #75 on: October 12, 2015, 05:53:47 PM »
I might go solo to that one. Lawman is busy all month.

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Re: Texas
« Reply #76 on: October 18, 2015, 11:19:22 AM »
Our youngest son came home from college for a visit this weekend.  I didn't get to camp, but I did walk in and visit a voo for a while Saturday morning.  There were maybe 10 camps?  Much smaller than in the past.  

I have noticed a direct correlation; the clubs that don't advertise their events are getting smaller and smaller.  I'm not sure if the lack of advertisement is just an oversight or a deliberate action to maintain a small group.  

I do attend a few " by invitation only" rendezvous.  These events are held on private property and the property owner limits liability risks by inviting only people they know won't use the legal system to steal.  However, these events usually have 30 or more camps because there is communication to let folks know when the event will be held.

My point is: If you want to keep your event alive you have to bring in new members.
If you are neglecting to advertise your events the perceived message is "you ain't welcome". If that isn't the intended message then you need to get your fliers distributed early and often.  Communication with other clubs and events in your area doesn't hurt either.
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Re: Texas
« Reply #77 on: October 18, 2015, 11:26:16 AM »
Great post Steve.  I'm seeing the same thing at paper and silhouette matches.
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Spotted Bull

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Re: Texas
« Reply #78 on: October 18, 2015, 11:27:26 AM »
Good words PD.

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Re: Texas
« Reply #79 on: October 18, 2015, 01:36:43 PM »
Steve,
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Re: Texas
« Reply #80 on: October 24, 2015, 05:40:46 PM »
"If you are neglecting to advertise your events the perceived message is "you ain't welcome"".............

It don't get no plainer than this.
I hope the TMA can be of some help in getting this accomplished for our many small groups.
The use of your own forum right here can be a lot of help, but there's just nothing that beats the old hand-out Flyer, especially when it's handed from person to person, that's what it takes to make a guy feel really welcome.

Steve, PD, and all you guys in that "Texas Group", we are all just downright proud of the whole bunch of ya!

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Re: Texas
« Reply #81 on: October 25, 2015, 08:20:34 PM »
Washington state muzzle loaders Ass. has the site set up for anyone who has an event in the pacific northwest.

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Re: Texas
« Reply #82 on: October 26, 2015, 12:11:54 AM »
Quote from: "greggholmes"
Washington state muzzle loaders Ass. has the site set up for anyone who has an event in the pacific northwest.

2016 Rendezvous Schedule

Thanks Gregg!
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Spotted Bull

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Re: Texas
« Reply #83 on: October 26, 2015, 03:10:07 PM »
No Name City Skinners are having a rendezvous Thanksgiving weekend, November 26-29, 2015. The location is the same as that of the 2016 SWRR outside Henderson, TX. NO CARS IN CAMP AFTER 11:30 PM OF THE 27th and NOT BEFORE 11:00 AM ON THE 29TH
bring water, food, drink,
camp fee $10.00 per camp 2 free score cards and $ 2.00 for each card after that.
NO traders fee.
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Spotted Bull

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Re: Texas
« Reply #84 on: January 04, 2016, 12:07:53 PM »
Frozen Foot Rendezvous is coming up pretty soon!
Prairie Dog is the Booshway again. Gonna be fairly cold that weekend (for us Texas folks) but come out and enjoy!
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Spotted Bull

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Re: Texas
« Reply #85 on: January 04, 2016, 12:11:59 PM »
Aurora Blackpowder Club has a Spring Rendezvous coming up April 15-17, 2016. Start now making plans to attend.
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Spotted Bull

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Re: Texas
« Reply #86 on: January 04, 2016, 12:13:07 PM »
Ranger Springs Skinners has a Spring Rendezvous planned for April 1-3, 2016. Start now making plans to attend.

They do not have a flyer up yet, but when they do I will place it here.

Spotted Bull

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Re: Texas
« Reply #87 on: January 04, 2016, 12:13:45 PM »
Guys is there another group that has a January vous, besides Dallas Muzzleloader Club?

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Re: Texas
« Reply #88 on: January 04, 2016, 05:12:02 PM »
Not to my knowledge.  Frozen Foot is shaping up to be another good one.  I hope the weather man is kind to us again this year.
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Re: Texas
« Reply #89 on: January 04, 2016, 05:58:39 PM »
yeah me too. Lawman and I may be there Thursday to set up.