Compton Traditional Bowhunters
Rendezvous

Each year during our Rendezvous we have an auction. We rely on donations from our members to make the auction happen. The proceeds from the auction are important to our organization and help us to continue our efforts to promote traditional archery and to work with kids getting them involved. This is where we'll add a listing of donated items so you can see what you might want to bid on and also as a place to showcase the generosity of our members. To all of you who are planning to donate, thank you. It is best to let us know as soon as you can what you're donating and if you can email us pictures that's even better. Keep checking back to see how this section grows. Plan to donate an item or two as well. We appreciate your support! Donations to the 2010 Auction Dave Jarvis is donating this hand made custom Walnut Broadhead Display case size 32" X 38" x 4". It hangs on the wall and will display 42 Broadheads under tempered safety glass.   2009 Dream Raffle winner Mike Haynes of Pagosa Springs, Colorado with a few of the items he won.     Friday morning we had quite a surprise. Thursday night's thunderstorms had their way with our vendor tent and our Compton tents. Everyone pitched right in though and started to re-build. After all... The show had to go on!   After we got all the displays and equipment out from under the tent, we laid it flat and...   Our Compton board had to decide what to do next. It was a mess...   None of the canvas tents in the primitive camp sustained any damage. Chalk one up for canvas!   Once we got things back together, you could hardly tell we had any trouble at all. The food court was as busy as ever...   ...the vendor tent was resurrected and business was back to normal. Finally!   Friday night, our chili feed was quite popular and the chili excellent by the way. Many thanks to the spice-masters.   The hot dogs were cooked and served by the board members as was the chili.   Tons of folks shot the courses, and a good time was had by all.     Our Traditional Bowhunting Archives book is now available! It turned out great and belongs on every bowhunters' bookshelf. Be sure to pick up a copy for yourself and maybe as a gift to a fellow bowhunter. Here's an idea! Why not donate one to a local school or library? Click here for more information or to buy a copy for yourself or as a gift.   The 2008 Rendezvous was fantastic! The weather was next to perfect and it was a great gathering of families and friends shooting bows and arrows! You can see what a good time we had by viewing the pictures below. Even Glenn St. Charles and his son Jay made it again. Kevin Barr, Fred Asbell, Glenn & Jay St. Charles at the 2008 Rendezvous Charles Suttles with his prize from the 2008 auction, a Jerry Pierce Choctaw Recurve, donated by Glenn St. Charles

Attending Member Bow Drawing Winner was Adam Cornell of Dansville Mi. Congratulations and enjoy your new Tom Parson's Mattawomen bow! Congratulations also to Bill McKissick of Pa. Bill won our 2008 Dream Raffle. A Trophy Moose Hunt in B.C. with Michael Schnieder of United Guide-Outfitters. Our kids are the future of Bowhunting! These kids were into it and had a blast! Good shot Jason!!! Floyd Wells doing his thing. Who doesn't like popping balloons? Friday night chili feed was once again a huge success Chile contestants discussing recipe? Or maybe hunt strategies?? Bob Burns and Vernon Blitch with Vernon's kids at Compton Supported Outdoor Skills instruction of students from Missouri School for the Deaf. Compton Booth manned by Jim Stutesman and Vince Smith at the Nebraska Traditional Archer's Rendezvous in Fremont, Nebraska, 8/16 - 8/17 2008. Your organization at work! Compton member Judy Clyncke instructing young adults with Traditional equipment provided by Compton. Compton Board with Glenn St. Charles. Glenn St. Charles, T.J. Conrads, and "Native Nick". New this year, a ride on the river. Blanket trading went well again. Robin Conrads hard at work motivating the cooks. Glenn St. Charles chats with folks in the food pavilion. Part of John Lee's Howard Hill collection, thanks John! Part of Al Reader's Fred Bear collection, thanks Al! Join Compton Traditional Bowhunters Now.