I gotta tell you Dean, I am envious of the western half of the state - actually from Hsbg over. You guys have lots of active members and opportunities for events. Here on this side of the state, we only have two of the 5 reps even check in on the rep board! Of course, Walt has always been a big help to us.
I've been occupied the last two months but I contacted Dennis just yesterday to try and meet to plan/strategize something for the future.
I've come to accept that my approach has been wrong - I thought it would be great for guys on here to get together every so often - a shoot, a picnic, go to a game. But as a post earlier this summer lamented - guys don't seem to be interested in getting together - for whatever reason. I guess I should have learned that from the 10Anniv shindig - a tremendous event, with alot of effort put forth, that was miserably attended!
I believe Walt and Dennis have the right idea - set up a table for HPA at some of the outdoor-related events going on in our communities. Get the name out. Let folks know what HPA is. I also think the buying power idea someone posted a few weeks ago is right on.
Anyway ... that is my thoughts ... be great to meet you you sometime (yeah, I am one of those guys who likes to get together!)