PGCA annual meeting

[C.O.B.]

I find it hard to believe that no one considered that their scheduling of the annual meeting was during bird season We wait for this the Holy Grail of the year to enjoy our Parker's and dogs and you expect hunters to go to a meeting There are medications available to help those of you that have a hard time remembering fall = bird season

[Double Play]

Originally Posted by Eric Eis

I agree but whatever you guys decide on, "Do not put it in the Middle of Bird Hunting Season" ! !

It seems like every year we hear the same complaint. The problem is that unless you hold an event like this in February you are always going to be interfering with some hunting season somewhere. I would like my friends Rich, Eric, Daryl and anyone else to email me at bjfrey1@aol.com your recommendations for a date and location for next years Annual Meeting that takes into consideration the following items.

1. Reasonably accessible/central to the majority of PGCA members.
2. Adiquiet facilities for the dinner/meeting.
3. Preferably held in conjunction with a gun show/shooting event.
4. Area attractions for those that bring family or travel long distances.
5. Does not conflict with any hunting seasons anywhere in the country including turkey, dove, ducks, upland birds, as well as deer and any other game well all love to chase.

As you will see the options are few but the BOD will consider all your recommendations.

[Researcher]

I certainly enjoyed the years the PGCA had their get together at the winter Las Vegas Antique and Sporting Arms Show, but I realize the bigger turnouts seem to be related to how close to the East Coast the event is. Had a good time in Louisville last year as I could work it in to my trip east to The Vintage Cup. Thanks to the hard working members who organized a great event.

I have long thought that Cody, Wyoming would be a great place for the annual meeting in conjunction with a gunshow there. They have the Buffalo Bill Historical center with over 100 Parkers on display, and a great public shooting center with Skeet, Trap and Sporting Clays. Throw in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Tetons National Park and the Beartooth, a great summer vacation location for the whole family to boot. The Remington Society of America had their annual semminar at Cody back in 2003.

[Dean Romig]

Thanks Larry... That needed to be said.

While the BOD has the entire PGCA in mind when making all decisions it must be remembered that we can't please all of the people all of the time.

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Thanks Larry... That needed to be said.

While the BOD has the entire PGCA in mind when making all decisions it must be remembered that we can't please all of the people all of the time.

I agree Dean, that you can't please all the people all the time, but as Rich said the BOD picked the number one prime month for bird hunting Just my two cents and also a couple of two cents from other member that don't post. And yes I sent an mail to Larry which he is welcome to share with BOD.
Eric

[Mills]

I like the idea of moving the meeting around and like the idea of it being in less busy locales where there can be shooting.

[Hammer Gun]

I like the idea of two meetings a year. One for the annual meeting in conjunction with a major show, Mid September, Wilmington, Ohio at the Roberts Center? And continue the spring Southern at Deep River. You have a shooting competition at one, and the other displays and annual meeting. Wilmington would be better located for a lot of people and I am sure that OGCA would welcome us. This way no interference with hunting season for the annual, and a lot of dealers at the Deep River spring shoot off with them LC boys. Gary

[Bill Murphy]

Gary's idea is a good one until we can figure something out for further west. We have been to Wilmington before and it was a positive experience. LCSCA has made a home at Wilmington because of their great displays at that show. Ohio Gun Collectors loves groups because it gets them many new members. When people go the those shows, they are just mesmerized by the atmosphere and professional treatment. You stay in the hotel where the show is held, restaurants on premises. Oh, it is about 50 yards off the interstate, no back roads. I have been a member for many years even though I seldom attend shows any more. I say we go with Gary's idea.

[John Truitt]

There will be no perfect answer. I am sure this is a very difficult topic for the BOD and I am cetain they do their very best to weigh all options and come up with a decision.

I for one am thankful for their hard work and want to extend my gratitude for their hard work and dedication to present us with such great opportunities.

Thankyou,

John Truitt

[Mills]

Originally Posted by John Truitt

There will be no perfect answer. I am sure this is a very difficult topic for the BOD and I am cetain they do their very best to weigh all options and come up with a decision.

I for one am thankful for their hard work and want to extend my gratitude for their hard work and dedication to present us with such great opportunities.

Thankyou,

John Truitt

I second John on that