blackdragon

Jake, You are right. It just hits the bottom line quicker. And since I have a really big company in the Philippines to keep happy, BOD and All, I can justify it in my budget as advertising (Once it is approved). If I spent it all in cash they would ask for their margines in cash. Thats a tough nut to crack at the end of the year. Believe it or not my sponsorship budget for one year exceeds 20K. And that doesn't include Eric G. I like a lot of the ideas here. But I would be carefull about placing a lot of the responsibility on the sponsors. Back in the day it was over all finish on the prize tables. I have to laugh at some of the shooters who say they are going to get shock buffs and a crying towel. They should have been around back then! We at Armscor here in the US give a tidy amount to the matches that Glenn and I attend. It is real hard to determine which matches to sponsor. We hope to at least break even with sales. Thats why we will be at both the nationals this year. and to add a statement, Chevy won't touch this sport until we get rid of the humaniod target just my 2 pennys worth. If you guys have a better idea for the sponsors let me know! Peace Out! Ivan

WOW I have had a 1050 for about 12 yrs with no maintance not even lube, I guess I should take it apart! Ivan

I believe that we donated over $2500.00 in product for the 2004 HG nationals. Ivan Armscor

It is pretty obvious that it is all about consitancy. The only way to avoid a train wreck is to write it all down! Hence the infinity match tony the tiger mess. Ivan

Hi Stirling, The only problem is that most sponsors will want to give product, not cash. Tax write off and such. How would you give the product in lew of cash? Ivan

OUCH! EicW, Still painfull? Ivan

I concur with EricW. Ivan

If they don't have marks for your feet and or toes I agree with Omnia1911 on this one. Ivan

First thing I do with rope bridges, is see if I can bottom them out some way! Ivan

I think I would go for staff name tags! Ivan

Oh The HORROR! Ivan

FEEL IT BABY! Ivan

I like the way some of you guys are spending all that sponsorship money! Ivan Armscor

Get em Eric! Ivan

Rectum? Damn near killed em! Ivan

24? Have a happy one! Be safe! Ivan

The HORROR! Ivan

Man I love Knockers! Ivan

Liver alone Ivan

That hurts! Ivan

Vince I like 8.2.5 Pretty straight forward. Ivan

Man you are digging up some classics! Ivan

An oldie but still a goodie! Ivan

Man they just keep getting better! Ivan

Ivan