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| 2013 MBA Awards Banquet Announcement (6-22-2013) |
| Online MBA Awards Banquet Ticket Application Form |
| 2nd MBA Regional 2013 Scores and Winners (4-13-2013) |
| Tomorrow's Hunters 2013 Event, Canton, MS April, 20, 2013 |
| Minutes of the 1st Quarter Area Director's Minutes of 3-2-2013 |
| 2013-2014 Harvest Photo Gallery |
| 1st MBA Regional 2013 Scores and Winners |
| 2013 3-D Upcoming Shoots |
| Top Gun Winners for 2012 |
| 2012-2013 Harvest Photo Gallery |
| Minutes of the Area Director's Meeting of 9-8-2012 |
| Archery Record Book Whitetail for Oktibbeha County, MS |
| MBA Officers and Staff for 2012-2013 |
| 2012 MBA Deer & Hog Hunt-October 13, 14, 15, 2012 |
| 2012 MBA State Championships 3-D Tournament Winners and Scores |

| 4th MBA Regional Winners and Scores (from Grenada Bowhunters) June 16, 2012 |
| Minutes of the 3rd Quarter Area Director's Meeting of 6-9-2012 |
| Camp Rainbow 2012 Highlights |
| 2012 MBA Awards Banquet Highlights |
| 3rd MBA Regional Winners and Scores (from Queen City Bowhunters) May 20, 2012 |
| 2012 MBA Awards Banquet Information |
| Minutes of Area Director's Meeting of Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
| Winners and Scores 2nd MBA Regional Tournament from Vicksburg Bowhunters, Vicksburg, MS (4-21-2012)|
| Winners and Scores 1st MBA Regional Tournament from Yazoo Bowhunters, Yazoo City, MS (3-17-2012)
| Winners and Scores of the 2012 AIMS 3-D Tournament Benefit Shoot |
| Highlights of the 2012 AIMS 3-D Tournament Benefit Shoot |


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Camp Rainbow 2012 is a free Summer Camp offered to Youngsters with Cancer.

For the 27th year, the Mid-South Division of the American Cancer Society’s many friends and donors provided the financial support that allowed children affected by cancer, (ages 6 through 17), to attend a 5 day summer camping experience at Camp Rainbow.Camp Rainbow began in 1984 at which time it was one of the first children's oncology camps in the United States. Today the camp hosts an average of 80-90+ campers each year.

The Camp Rainbow experience aims to provide a sense of independence, adventure, self-assurance and success for each camper. Various activities ensure that there is something fun for everyone, including dancing, fishing, hiking, archery, boating, and even an arts and craft studio. 2012 Camp Rainbow was held at Henry S. Jacob's Camp near Utica, MS. The camping experience gives children diagnosed with cancer a chance to meet others affected by cancer, to bolster their self-esteem and confidence, and to just be kids and have fun.

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Camp Rainbow 2012 was an enjoyable event for the Rainbow Campsters, the Rainbow Counselors as well as the Mississippi Bowhunters Association volunteers.The MBA volunteers were pleased to see the enthusiasm expressed by the 85 plus campsters as they participated in the archery activities.


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Following each round of 'fired' arrows both the MBA volunteers as well as the participating campsters contributed to retrieving the arrows for the next round of shooting.



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On going personalized instructions were available to each campsters (and Camp Staff volunteers) as they nocked and shot numerous arrows over the day's time.


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Colorful target backstops were used for the arrows. An occasional 'miss' would occur, but thanks to the volunteers of the Mississippi Bowhunters Association, all the arrows were retrieved. .



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The Mississippi Bowhunters Association Volunteer Staff assisted with the 2012 Camp Rainbow and the campsters were excited about shooting their arrows at the targets and tried to 'pop' the balloons that were pinned on the targets.


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Careful aim was the key to successful placement of the arrows along with concentration on form and proper arrow release.


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All the 2012 Rainbow Campsters enjoyed shooting arrows into the downrange targets and occasionally popping a balloon when their aim was on target..


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After a round of firing arrows at the colorful targets, it was an unusual sight to see all those arrows stuck in the target.


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As the day's activities progressed, all the Campsters shooting skills continued to improve and more balloons were popped. .



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The campsters continually placed their arrow into the backstop as they placed their arrows trying to pop the balloons.


The Camp Rainbow experience aims to provide a sense of independence, adventure, self-assurance and success for each camper. Various activities ensure that there is something fun for everyone, including dancing, fishing, hiking, archery, boating, and even an arts and craft studio. 2012 Camp Rainbow was held at Henry S. Jacob's Camp near Utica, MS. The camping experience gives children diagnosed with cancer a chance to meet others affected by cancer, to bolster their self-esteem and confidence, and to just be kids and have fun.