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2008 Annual Awards Banquet Highlights (2-16-2008)
The Banquet was held at the Vicksburg Convention Center, Vicksburg, MS. Our guest speaker was Ronnie 'Cuz' Strickland from Mossy Oak's 'Hunting the Country'.

Before coming to work for Mossy Oak back in 1990, Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland had already piled up a decade of outdoor business experience, including time as a wildlife videographer. Today as Senior Vice President of Media Services, Cuz's expanded department produces North America's highest-rated, traditional outdoors television show, "Mossy Oak’s Hunting the County." Mossy Oak Productions is also responsible for "American Hunter," "Second Season," "Mossy Oak Classics," and “Mossy Oak’s Full Frame.” Additionally, Cuz and his team produce an annual collection of highly anticipated DVD releases including the "MegaBucks," "Whistling Wings" and "Extreme Spring" lines. Cuz still maintains a hands-on, through-the-viewfinder approach to outdoor television production, spending more than 100 days afield each year. Still, even with his busy schedule, Cuz has written two books, "The Truth About Spring Turkey Hunting According to Cuz" and “The Whole Truth About Spring Turkey Hunting According to Cuz,” with the final leg of the trilogy, “Nothing But the Truth . . .” coming soon. Originally from Natchez, Miss., Cuz and his wife, Pam live near Houston, Miss. They have two daughters, Amy and Lauran.

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Following the silent auction and before our guests speaker addressed the attendees, the evening's activities included a fine buffet style meal with plenty of good choices to accommodate all those who attended. It was a fine dining experience and included an unbelievable dessert table full of multiple sweet choices..



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During the Social Hour, the attendees were able to visit and relive their bowhunting experiences from the past season. It was a good evening of fellowship and for meeting some new faces and making new friends.

During the Silent Auction, banquet attendees had a good time just visiting with old friends and making new ones. The silent auction had some good items and the bidding was continuous during the evening.




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Several vendors attended their booths during the banquet activities including Matlabas Game Hunters (as seen in this snapshot). Matalbas donated an African Safari Hunt that was auctioned during the live auction.