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Seriously...!
« on: October 31, 2013, 10:51:05 AM »
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Re: Seriouisly...!
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2013, 11:05:45 AM »
Cool picture,.... would make a great bumper sticker!  :hey-hey
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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2013, 06:19:50 PM »
Great promotional poster. BH
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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2013, 01:41:58 PM »
This is so clever I thought I would bring it up again.

The TMA is indeed in need of active members, the sport / hobby itself is in need of active members.

I read somewhere recently that Traditional Muzzleloading, nationwide, represent less than one-half of 1% of total hunters licensed ONLY to hunt with a Muzzleloader.
Of course, the Game Departments around the nation read those same statistics and, they adjust their seasons accordingly, and that always end up giving us a smaller and smaller piece of the pie.

We have to stand up and be counted.

If your membership has expired, please take another look at renewing. If you are a guest on this forum, and like what you see and read, please give us due consideration in joining-up with our support of this wonderful hobby.

And, please feel free to email or PM me, or any of the Board Members,  with any questions or suggestions on how we may improve our lot.

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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2013, 01:54:47 PM »
:toast , totally agree Russ, it's bizzar that people don't want to be more involved. Even the numbers are confusing when you look at back orders and wait times on custom builds and heck, even barrel production. Let's all hope and pray this improves (involvement)!
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Quote from: "RussB"
This is so clever I thought I would bring it up again.

The TMA is indeed in need of active members, the sport / hobby itself is in need of active members.

I read somewhere recently that Traditional Muzzleloading, nationwide, represent less than one-half of 1% of total hunters licensed ONLY to hunt with a Muzzleloader.
Of course, the Game Departments around the nation read those same statistics and, they adjust their seasons accordingly, and that always end up giving us a smaller and smaller piece of the pie.

We have to stand up and be counted.

If your membership has expired, please take another look at renewing. If you are a guest on this forum, and like what you see and read, please give us due consideration in joining-up with our support of this wonderful hobby.

And, please feel free to email or PM me, or any of the Board Members,  with any questions or suggestions on how we may improve our lot.

Thanks!

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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2013, 11:07:12 AM »
I must be plum blind.    :Doh!  How I missed being so behind in my dues I can't say.  I will get it in the mail.

One of the things I enjoy about this site is what we don't get.   A bunch of advertising banners and pop-up.  It's worth the price of the dues just not having that.
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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2013, 11:47:45 AM »
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I must be plum blind.    :hairy  :hairy

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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #7 on: December 09, 2013, 02:35:06 PM »
PD it seems like I always forget...wish a little flag would pop up for ya when yer membership runs out.

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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2013, 02:40:24 PM »
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PD it seems like I always forget...wish a little flag would pop up for ya when yer membership runs out.

Nah, we don't do white flags here... We got Uncle Russ, & as membership director he's gonna put his boot where it'll do the most good!
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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2013, 02:41:20 PM »
Riley, that would probably be more effective on me anyway!!

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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2013, 02:42:02 PM »
I'm a a member of a similar organization, except on a bigger scale.  I do get an email reminder.  Don't know if that is doable here.
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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2013, 03:08:46 PM »
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I'm a a member of a similar organization, except on a bigger scale.  I do get an email reminder.  Don't know if that is doable here.

It's very doable, I'll send ya one now so you see how it works, so get ready to pony up, okay?
Just kidding, of course.

As in the past, for infrequent posters, it is normally sent 90 to 100 days after the actual expiration date.
Also, none are sent out in the month of December (Christmas) and none in April (Tax time).

Frequent posters, ie 'regulars', such as those we all know and personally harass, give a hard time, and joke with in good humor are all spared this, as it could possibly be misconstrued, and that is not what good sound fellowship is all about.

Prairie Dog is a prime example.
In fact, it warmed my old heart when I read his post. I somehow knew it was an oversight on his part, and he would get on it once he recognized it and got himself one of those "round-to-its".
Besides that, he's from Texas, and you can always count on those boys to do what's right....and that's a fact!

All this is in accordance with the old standard of having a 90 day "grace period" in order to maintain the old membership number.
A low membership number indicates a loyal members who has always been in good standing and maintaining that low / lower number reflects this honor......and that, at least IMHO, is just as it should be.

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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2013, 03:21:59 PM »
Like I say, I don't know how the other system works or how they set it up, but I'll see what I can find out...I know of the guy who handles it.  But, I think it's a very effective first step in member retention.
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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2013, 05:29:15 PM »
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Like I say, I don't know how the other system works or how they set it up, but I'll see what I can find out...I know of the guy who handles it.  But, I think it's a very effective first step in member retention.
I agree!!!!!!  :rt th
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Re: Seriously...!
« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2018, 04:58:12 PM »
Time to move this to the front burner again!  I see a bunch of comments left by folks whose membership has expired.... :Doh!

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