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Pictured above (L to R) with MBA Web Master, Joe R. Bumgardner, M.D. are Kenneth, Chris and Shane. Dr. Bumgardner was recognized for his contributions to the MBA by serving as the current MBA Web Master, MBA Liaison Officer, Special Events Chairman, Past Vice President and Past President. His contributions to the organization were recognized by inducting him into the Mississippi Bowhunters Association 'Hall of Fame'. Not in attendance was MBA Immediate Past President Steve Welch (OOT) who recently was likewise inducted into the MBA 'Hall of Fame'.

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Pictured above (L to R) with Chris Reed and MBA President Patrick Taylor are Kenneth Lancaster and Shane Smith. Kenneth and Shane were the featured speakers for the 2011 MBA Banquet Activities. For their contributions to Archery and Bowhunting and to the MBA, they were appropriately recognized and presented with appreciation plaques and a one-year each courtesy membership to the Mississippi Bowhunters Association. Congratulations go to Kenneth and Shane for all they do for the MBA and for bowhunting in general.

 

 

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Pictured above is the Giles Island booth that was very active and had considerable traffic during the banquet activities. Each year the Giles Island Staff donate a 3 day (6 sessions bowhunt) to be auctioned at the Live Auction portion of the MBA Banquet. MBA Life member Greg Duncan is checking out the date and price options for the upcoming season. Giles Island guide Mike Martin (next to Greg) is explaining to Greg the benefits of signing up for a bowhunt session at Giles Island.