Comments on: Nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon – Kids’ Archery Booth at International Sportsmen’s Exposition

By: Phillip Loughlin

Phillip Loughlin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:59:15 +0000

Hey Jeff… I didn’t see this comment when you made it. Sorry for the delayed reply. Not sure where I’ll be when the show comes around this year, but if I’m here I’ll sure be happy to get over there and help out again!

By: Jeff Banke

Jeff Banke — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 04:16:46 +0000

I am not only the photographer, but the District co-ordinator for the IBEP, and cannot thank enough the guys and gals who volunteer their time to help run this event for the kids at the ISE every year. In particular Cecil and Dee who have been the stalwarts in organising the man power for this great kids event.
If anyone is willing to help us out again this coming year please get hold of me j.banke@comcast.net or 510-501-4502 cell so that we can schedule the volunteers.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:45:58 +0000

Sounds like a perfect afternoon Phillip. I think I might have to check into doing something like this in the future. Sounds awesome.

There is definitely something about arrow flight and stirs primal emotions in me as well. It is an awesome activity and I think it is great you got out there and helped.

By: Kristine Shreve

Kristine Shreve — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:03:01 +0000

What an awesome way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I bet a lot of those kids go on to learn more about archery and hunting.

I hope more hunters follow your example. As you show here, even volunteering a few hours can make a big difference.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:57:29 +0000

Sounds like a great event.

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By: Phillip Loughlin

Phillip Loughlin — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:22:51 +0000

Thanks, Mike… and good luck with your program. I can almost guarantee it’ll be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do.

Thanks also to you, John and the folks at ISE for providing the place for these kids to get out and experience all the great stuff at the youth pavilion. I think it says a lot that while the San Mateo show has become more and more streamlined until the hunting and fishing booths pretty much fit in just two halls, the kids’ pavilion fills an entire hall on its own now.

And to anyone, please note that the real heroes at this event are the folks like Dee, Cecil, Jeff Banke, and some of the other folks who dedicate their entire weekend (as well as planning time) to bring it all together. I was only there for a few hours… some of these folks are there for four days, and several days or hours in advance planning.

It’s a worthwhile commitment, though.

By: John Kirk

John Kirk — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:35:41 +0000

Phillip, thanks so very much for helping to not just preserve our heritage, but grow the sport, too. You and the other volunteers are amazing folks. Everybody at the International Sportsmen’s Expositions thanks you, and your fellow workers.

If any of you have ideas on how we can improve the Youth Fair, always, please let us know. You can reach me at: info@SportsExpos.com

Again, thanks!

John Kirk
Director of Communications
ISE

By: mike ansel

mike ansel — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:00:08 +0000

What a great day you had Phillip. Inspirational to say the least. Those kids our the future, and the programs that get them initiated into what the great outdoors has for them is awesome! On behalf of all sportsmen and women I thank you for the sharing of yourself with those very eager and willing kids.I have been thinking of starting my own little family archery league in my son-in-laws warehouse. I just started thinking about it, and the same day I read your blog. It helped confirm what I’m going to do.

Thanks Again
Mike