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Post by dec on Jan 31, 2007 12:52:11 GMT -5
Hotshot recruited to be on the DU banquet committee this year, so he and I are going to push tickets here and other places. Being the shameless promoter that I am ;D , I thought I would post it up on here for my Steuben County fellow hunters and all neighboring county people. Actually anyone is invited. We are moving the banquet back to the Potawatomi at Pokagon State Park this year at the request of the members. It is a much better location. Also, we are completely revamping the banquet this year. A lot more guns! New games and a lot of fresh ideas. Please contact myself or Hotshot if you are interested in attending (you local boys I'll be leaning on to be there  ). You can PM me, or call me at (260)665-3001. You can PM Hotshot as well. See the details below. Thanks all and hope to see you there. Derek   |
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Post by hotshot on Jan 31, 2007 13:16:13 GMT -5
What he said! Guns, guns, guns, and a few guns!!!!!!
Meet Derek, hotshot, quickshot(hot JR), and a few assorted other rag-a-muffins.
We have a great time. As an added feature. We have a Conservationist of the year award. the stipulation is that the kid must be of coolege age18-25, and have done something for the benefit of his community and the sporting world. most importantly, he must not be doing it with the expectation of getting something. No wildlife related offenses allowed!
the winner receives a special edition over/ under DeHaan shotgun.
Two years ago, a young man carried a handicapped hunter on his back, and had friends meet him at cross roads to warm the boy up. after over a mile of this, the hunter's deer was found dead. Last year's winner was an FFA officer at his school, and attends Purdue U earning a degree agriculture. He aided his friend by running into the school and getting a teacher to place a 911 call. The friend had collapsed outdoors. The boy then returned to the scene to see what he could do and brought another teacher to assist the teacher giving CPR . He ended up meeting the ambulance and directing it to the scene. class act( I happened to be the teacher giving CPR).
Know any exceptional kids? do they live in Steuben, Dekalb, LAgrange, or Noble County?
let me know! I'll get you a nomination form ASAP.
our DU committee does this every year.
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Post by dec on Mar 9, 2007 12:49:03 GMT -5
Bump. It is getting closer for those in the n.e. corner of the state.
We are giving away A LOT of guns. A lot of other real cool and unique items as well.
Then the all powerful marketing line ..... $5 bottomless cup of beer ... ;D
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Post by hankyorke on Mar 9, 2007 15:38:03 GMT -5
Then the all powerful marketing line ..... $5 bottomless cup of beer ... ;D[/quote That may be worth the trip up from Indy... ;D  |
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Post by dec on Mar 9, 2007 15:59:08 GMT -5
Come on up. It is being held at a the Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park, so you can get a room and sleep off all the beer.
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Post by hotshot on Apr 3, 2007 12:28:29 GMT -5
bump: Also... so far, not many tickets sold- excellent chances of winning something that goes Boom!!!!! Come on up, or over. We'll get you a seat and promise you a great time. Bring the wife, and get a room at the Inn..... drink heavily, and walk upstairs.
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Post by dec on Apr 12, 2007 6:30:37 GMT -5
One last reminder to anyone in the N.E. corner of the sate. You can pay at the door if you wish. Looks like we'll have in the 225 to 250 range in attendance. It is going to be a great time. Please come and check it out.
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Post by jwkimber45 on Apr 12, 2007 7:32:43 GMT -5
Hope you folks have a fine banquet, sorry I can't make it.
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Post by dec on Apr 12, 2007 8:58:11 GMT -5
Hope you folks have a fine banquet, sorry I can't make it. I put you in our donor's section of the banquet program. For the folks that don't know, jwkimber45 donated one of his hand crafted decoys to our banquet. Many thanks to you! |
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Post by dec on Apr 12, 2007 9:05:24 GMT -5
In addition to Josh's very generous donation, there are two other forum members on here that made generous donations. hoosiertaxidermist ... a free taxidermy mount fuzzy ... two custom made box calls There were other members of other forums that also made very generous donations. There are some very talented, generous, and cool people out there. |
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Post by hotshot on Apr 12, 2007 11:22:59 GMT -5
Uh, may I interject... I received Kimber's decoy in the mail yesterday... Oh my!!! Canvas back Male, head slightly turned. The detail is exquisite. The artwork amazing, He's the real deal when it comes to carving. He'll be collectible in a few years. Buy em now when the price is still affordable for the average guy!
congrats on the baby too!
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Post by hotshot on Apr 16, 2007 10:03:45 GMT -5
WOW, great turn out. apparently we had a influx of tickets the last day or two. Lots of good eating....lots of guns. A kid who volunteered to work went home with a gun- he was soooo happy. Gotta understand, this kid probably is not from a family that would come on a regular basis- good people, but not the extra finances to afford a banquet... Kid volunteered to work, and his dad gave him 10 bucks.... won a gun! saw him at school today. He's wearing his tshirt we gave all kid volunteers. Chest is sticking out- he's a future committee man for sure.
The kids did a good job. Had to keep an eye on my son though. With a couple of cute girls helping with the banquet, he was in full plummage.
Man was I whipped afterwards. I think I hustled all night !
Kimbers deckke- just amazing. I was too busy to notice how much it went for.
but I know it went for lots of $$
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Post by jwkimber45 on Apr 16, 2007 11:47:20 GMT -5
Wonderful!! Sounds like a great event!!!
Hopefully your son got a couple phone # out of the deal....LOL
I sure would like to see that decoy hunted over some day....
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Post by chicobrownbear on Apr 22, 2007 20:54:41 GMT -5
The Steuben Co. boys were definitely the life of the party at the state convention. THey were lookin a little rough at Denny's this morning. Good times.
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