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It got me thinking the other day (after Ben got his first goat), that there would be kids out there who would love to be in his shoes but couldn't afford a bow. I reckon one good deed deserves another, so if the kid did something special, you know - helped an old woman cross the road type of thing, mowed grannies lawn, painted aunties dog kennel, shot something with their bow, etc. Would you donate $5 and the money goes towards a bow for them. Remembering the youth of today are our future of tomorrow. Perhaps they could type a little story of their good deed and have members vote on it. Might be able to approach some suppliers and get some good deals.
The leather workers out there might be able to make a finger tab/arm guard. Broadhead manufacturers might donate a dozen heads. If we run a bit short of money I will donate a few hunting tapes for auction. You get the idea.
Howie
bowhunting4eva
20-07-07, 11:03 PM
i would for sure. i know how much i love my hunting gear and i want other kids/teens to experience the same.
i know someone on this site now that would love a new bow and he seems like a top kid.
people could donate more than $5 bucks as well if they wanted
sure mate 5 bucks is nothing :)
spiderbait24
21-07-07, 01:32 AM
lol sounds like me we have a lot of difficulty getting the money for a bow as my dad only gets $300 a week because he's on a stupid pension and he has 4 different types of arthuritis (not sure on spelling, so its very difficult.
but if i had the money i think i would donate 5 bucks.
XTfreak
21-07-07, 08:12 AM
yup...
Bill
I'll chuck some in too if someone starts it.
Shane
I'm not for giving away 'free money'. They'd have to do something like what is suggested in the first post, or get off the playstation for 10 minutes and do some chores around the neighbourhood for some extra cash.
B4 we start, I would like to get permission from Luke and the other TBGA guru's to go ahead with this! Is permission granted Brother Luke?? Howie
How would you know they were keen on archery if they have never done it???There are quite a few clubs around that cater for beginners to the sport and I have seen kids come and go that were really keen for the first few months and then never to be seen again...What guarantee would you have that it just wouldn't end up in the cupboard...Also who would be the one deciding who gets a new bow and who doesn't???
Just a few things that need to be considered...
Sparra...
Count me in to guys. Great Idea Howie:cool:
GlennMac
21-07-07, 05:39 PM
i would for sure. i know how much i love my hunting gear and i want other kids/teens to experience the same.
i know someone on this site now that would love a new bow and he seems like a top kid.
people could donate more than $5 bucks as well if they wanted
What sort of bow is he after
bowhunting4eva
21-07-07, 05:46 PM
not sure why.
GlennMac
21-07-07, 06:04 PM
Might have one depends on what he is after. Who is it ?
Maybe best to talk about that through pm's fella's...
bowhunting4eva
21-07-07, 06:23 PM
already had that in mind sparra
Would like to hear more about this project as I am not keen in giving up cash for a bow that might end up living its life in a cupboard.If it can be assured that the recipient would continue to pursue our past time I would have no probs making a donation.
Robbbo
jasonfish
21-07-07, 07:08 PM
Im in! but as with others the money must be used wisely ;)
fallowhunter
21-07-07, 07:45 PM
Maybe if we put the money together and buy a bow or two, something like a browning micro midas or something similar (a bow that has got lots of adjustable draw lenght) or even trad bows, and lend them to worthy recipients say for six months or whatever to see if its the sport for them. If they lose interest they can hand it back or if they are still keen, i`m sure they will save for a bow of their own during the "lending period" which will give them some valuable archery knowledge.
Just a thought
Steve
Hoyt_Trykon
22-07-07, 02:27 PM
I like that idea steve. And how about making an age limit. Even though members just under 18, for eg. 15-17 y.o, are still regarded as kids, im sure they have beter chances in saving up for a bow themselves, i.e part time jobs etc. This is just to give the younger fellas who really need the help a bit more of a chance.
And investing in say a jnr. "TBGA club bow" will be a top idea. Even lets say a bow for the adults that we can possibly share around providing we all chip in for it. We can perhaps use it as a back up bow incase one of the members bows is in for repare and he needs a hunting rig temporarily.
Just a thought.
jasonfish
22-07-07, 02:52 PM
Both very good ideas.
Luke, your thoughts??
I reckon lending it for say 3 months, then pass it on to another up and coming archer.
Howie
Not wanting to sound negative here but I have a couple of questions...
Are all the bits and pieces needed when first starting out going to be lent with the bow including arrows???
Who is going to be responsible for the upkeep of the equipment and and arrows???
Who is responsible for the tuition and supervision of the person borrowing the bow..ie how to use it,safety issues,ethics etc.
If something happens to go wrong and someone gets hurt who is responsible,the person who decided who got the bow,the group as we are the owners???
If these few issues are sorted I am more than happy to throw in a few dollars..
Sparra...
bowhunting4eva
23-07-07, 10:29 PM
i was also thinking if the bow idea did not work out people could just put in money for small things. like getting together to by $50 worth of peeps and then when one of the kids needed one they could just have it. we could do the same with d-loop material, string silences and string wax which are all things that kids might not be able to buy because of location or not enough money.
just an idea.
with that idea at least the gear would not need to be monitored but the little things make a big difference
The problem with lending stuff to newcomers are many.
Equipment upkeep, broken or lost arrows etc.
being newcomers, their basic character is an unknown.
These are problems addressed by any club that contemplates helping beginners get started.
Equipment bought for this purpose seems to "dissapear" far too often, or at least that has been the case in my experience.
My thinking, if such a scheme was started, would be to lease the equipment, $20 for 3 months, with a $100 security deposit. $120 up front before anything happened. Shipping costs within Australia would be extra.
Entry level bows, like Bear archerys Black bear model, regulary sell secondhand, for less than $50 on Ebay, often with sights, bowquiver and arrows inlcuded.
It costs less than $50 to ship them over .
So landed, they can be had for less than $100. If the Junior or beginner concerned " lost " the bow, the leasee is still $20 in front.
If they wanted to buy the bow, $100 is a very reasonable price.
If the junior decided archery is not for him, the parents return the bow to reclaim the security deposit and are only out of pocket $20.
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