I have PM'd Terry about this offer of very personal trophies. I'd like to let everyone know that things I can't change if it needs it, would not be very usable. I can change plates, some light engraving, wood working, and a few other things. A trophy of any type that has been heavily engraved for a specific club or named event is much harder to use as is. That's not to say I couldn't use some of them in a creative manner. I'm a creature that makes things do, when needed. Thank you.

This would be an excellant time to send those items you think might need a little work on them. I have plenty of time between building trophies from parts I have. Thank you for thinking about the kids.

Larry Rowland 1604 Reid Ave. Xenia, Oh 45385

Ladies and Gentlemen, I still need help with the project to collect trophies for the Greene County Fish and Game Youth Activities. I want the kids to get even more involved in the outdoor sports this next season. The way to do that seems to be by offering prizes for all the winners. Please try to help for the kids.

I know that most of the list just can't send any items for various reasons. I couldn't help with a request like this because I was never a trophy winner, of any kind. Many have old plaques, or even left over trophies from their children's activities. These would help with my kid's activities. Relatives may have something along this line; please drop them an e-mail to see if they would like to donate the items. Thanks for the kids.

Larry I hadn't really had time in the past to see what all I have that would be useable since I have moved ,but I will try sunday and dig out some of them and I will email you what I have. I guess the only way would be to mail them to you since I live about 5 hours away from the ohio border.

Foggy

Thanks Foggy, people like you that can help, are going to make the kids very happy. Those that can't help themselves can spread the word that help is needed. One gentleman saw boxes of trophies sitting for the trash. Though not shooting or archery trophies, they will come in handy to build new ones.

Larry i see you got my email about sending the trophies sorry to be so long but sort of forgot and plus was moving between that time and just now getting settled in I hope to get them off in the next couple of days to you.

Foggy

Again, I thank everyone that are doing so much for the kids. Anyone that would like to see how our club's programs are growing may e-mail me. Perhaps you can get some sort of Youth Activities started at your club, if you haven't already done it. Keeping the kids involved with the outdoor sports will have huge benefits in the future.

Just got e-mail from Foggy, that he's sent his package for the kids. It sounds like many usable things for the kids. Thanks to Foggy!

I think the clock made out of a stump would be a nice champion trophy but you might need to put another battery clock kit in it can't remember if the hands was just a slipping or if it was dead anyway I will buy a new battery clock kit for it maybe some one out there knows where to buy one at a good deal ok im sure Ebay has them but im not really an Ebayer type of guy.

Larry let me know when you get it if it needs anything to make it right if so email me and I will send it.

Foggy!!!

Foggy, if the clock needs work, no problem. There are several places near by that have parts. I may even have what's needed from my old days of building a couple clocks. I finally (because of IE problems) got to see the pictures you sent. GREAT items! Thanks again.

Foggy, thanks for the package I got today. I can make everything work for a part of the Youth Activities. Beautiful clock, that is now in great working order. The black plaques can be used with only a new plate, as probably the others can. I may make a down sized certificate plaque with a couple. The other things will be used as is, with plates. The chalices will get a plate and be pretty special rewards. Thank you very much. The kids will know every donor as a hero.

I'd like to thank Mr. Edward Fish for his donations. You sent some really super plaques, and some of the nicest "man" trophies I've seen. You'll be another hero to the kids.

Folks, this gentleman sent these items to use for the kids, after enjoying them for years himself. Being in the process of down-sizing his personal items, he thought this a deserving project. I hope many of you remember the kids if you're planning the same. Waste collectors won't nearly appreciate trophies as much as the kids.

Larry, the movers packed the boxes that I was sending to you. We will get the delivery in about 2 weeks, and then I will start unpacking. We will send them to you when I find them.

Thanks recurvyarcher for taking so much trouble. You've been so kind already. I'm a bit over whelmed by those that have sent things for the kids so far. YOU'RE ALL GREAT!!

Larry ok glad they got there ok what is a chalices I didn't know I had one was that the big butter plate with the A class engraved in the silver part below the glass tray.

Ok never mind I had to go to the internet and saw it was the half a dozen Goblet's i sent I never knew they was called chalices.

Ok remember I live across the big river and we don't shop at them fancy places down here and no one ever told me I won a chalices after the shoot was over.

Foggy

LOL! To me, a briar by choice, I thought the goblets were just a more ornate cup than the chalices. I don't know, but them there stemmed cups will work great! Thanks again.

Ok im confused now so the stemmed cups wasn't the chalices I need to get back on the net and see what a Chalice really is beats me the only thing I sent was a clock made out of a stump and a few goblet's and some plaques and some kind of big butter platter.

If i can't figure it out then I might holler at you to see what a chalice really is.

Ok got to do some research now.

Foggy

Foggy, I don't know! Ask the experts! LOL! GREAT STUFF YOU SENT, stump and all! I still can use much more folks. I'm very greatful for what has been sent for the kids already!

Keep the kids in mind please.

Think of kids, when you want to donate trophy items, please.

I received two good e-mails today. The first is from Eric Harvey. He has a Promotional Business in New London, Mo. He plans to send next Monday, all the plates I'll need for next season's activities. This is a very generous act, and is really appreciated.

Neil Sudbrack plans a trip through my town, and plans to drop of some trophies at my house, that I'll rebuild. Everyone is doing a great job helping with the Youth Activities.

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Alright! Got some really nice trophies to work with today, from Neil Sudbrack, up Columbus way. Thanks Neil. I'm bad with names, and looking at the trophies, I've already forgotten your beautiful wife's name. Sorry, how awful I am!

I've got an offer of a 100 trophies near Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Anyone have ideas on how they can get a little closer to the Dayton, Ohio area. I'm going to hate missing out on that many trophies. If anyone is coming south to a shoot or anything...... Perhaps to the Cardinal Center? 937-372-8739 to talk.

My last offer for trophies is just too good to pass up. I'm saving money for gas to pick them up. A gentleman is going to store them until I get North. He's being very kind by doing all the leg work collecting them up. All shooting related as I understand! Thank you Mr. Doug Allison.

Foggy, what did you ever find out about them cups?

You folks are getting to be known as "HEROS" around my club already. Please keep up the good work, in helping the kids.

First use of some donations will be Sat. Oct. 17th. We have a Ladies and Kids Trapshooting Camp starting at 12 noon. Limited to 35 people. All Ladies, and youth in grades 5 through 12 may call Dave Shock @ 937-427-5814 to sign up. Certificate plaques to winners and runners-up in Ladies and 3 youth age groups. A few opening may be available. First time shooters encouraged to sign up. Camp is free, and equipment can be provided. Dave is the very capable lead SCTP instructor at our club. Greene County Fish and Game, Union Rd., Xenia, Oh.

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Perhaps it's the weather, but donations of trophy items has slowed way down. Thanks go to those that have sent or brought things, and those that yet plan too.

I take it you still need some. In the interest of not reading all the prior posts pleas post the address to send to.

Yes Dave, I plan to run the programs for kids a while. Thank you very much, from the kids.

Address: Larry Rowland, 1604 Reid Ave., Xenia, Ohio 45385

Please help with awarding the youth in outdoor sports. They really get excited with winning any trophy item.

More here on the use of some of the plaques that were donated. The use was for my club's Ladies and Youth Trapshoot Camp. The certificates that were on the plaques were removed. The Plaques were then polished to a shine. New Certificates were then printed on new "gold framed" certificate paper, using a Borderbund program I have. Every winner beamed when call on to receive their trophy. These trophies came from TS.COM members, and I made no secret about that.

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I'm waiting on a follow up from a few people that have promised, or rather offered things some time back, that haven't come through as yet. Please follow up on your offers. E-mail, or PM me so I'll be able to figure out alternatives. Thanks to those that have given, and those that are going to give to the kids.

My current "Hero" is Mr. Doug Allison. Through the "grapevine" in his area, he learned of a widow that wanted to donate trophies to the youth. After she started living at an assisted home, her daughter brought Doug a large amount of trophies, most shooting related. I will travel to his area as soon as possible to pick them up. Now, if the trophy plates come as promised, the kids have an assured good year. Thank you to all!

Larry Rowland (both a Directer and the Youth Chairman at GCFNG ) 1604 Reid Ave. Xenia, Ohio 45385

I seem to have lost contact with Eric Harvey. He graciously offered plates for the kids trophies quite a while ago, from his engraving business. After receiving an e-mail stating: "Re: Trophies Thursday, October 8, 2009 2:00:00 PM From: "ericharvey@sprint.blackberry.net" View To: Larry Rowland Larry,

The plates are just about done! We are planning on shipping them monday!

Thanks

Eric Sent on the Now Network™ from my Sprint® BlackBerry "

I haven't been able to get return mails from him, and it's 20 days past. Eric, if you're reading this, please let me know what the situation might be.

I was able to pick up those trophies that Doug Allison got for my kids. Pretty nice trophies in all. I think I have a good allotment of trophies for this next season for the kids, so Ill give this thread a rest for this year. Anyone still having items to send, please allow me to store them for when the need for them arises. Everyone that has helped in the task for the kids deserves a huge "THANK YOU." Please watch for a new like thread next summer's end.

The only thing I have to do is pursue the plate promise from Eric Harvey in New London, Mo. I fear the young man promised something he couldn't follow through with. I say young because the only Eric Harvey I found in New London is only 21, and most likely NOT the owner of any Promotional or Trophy business. It may be in the family, as the business is a real one. I may try calling the business to find out if there has been an honest problem.

Larry Rowland (larry.rowland@att.net) 1604 Reid Ave. Xenia, Oh 45385

I must acknowledge that Mr. Fred Pelka has contacted me about sending trophies. Thank you. It's for the kids.

Larry, I have a box ready for you. I was just waiting to make it out to Greene County. Do you still want me to bring them out? Paul

Sure do still want any and all trophies that you have Paul. I didn't mean in my postings that I didn't still want or need trophies for the kids. I just figured people needed me to drop the thread that was getting so long. I will start it anew toward the end of next summer. Those at the club will store the trophies in the back room until I get there to retrieve them. Thank you very much!

While all trapshooters are amassing those trophies, keep the kids in mind for when you find you need more room for the newest ones. I will gratefully accept for the kids, any items that will brighten their eyes at events. Thanks to everyone.

Larry Rowland 1604 Reid Ave. Xenia, Ohio 45385 (Home ph # 937-372-8739)

I'd like to thank Mr. Fred Pelka for his generous donation of trophies. They were at the front door today. Thank you Fred for these very well kept trophies. The kids will love them.

Larry