Pics from TTHA Houston

[Chunky]

I don't know how it is going to be there, but here are a few tips...my opinion.

Slip in some drinks and snacks, at Reliant it was 4 bucks for a coke and 8 bucks for a hot dog.

Take a camera, the pics are great.

Take turns helping the kids, it is very rewarding, but after a couple of hours a short break will do wonders.

Keep the line moving, but it is not a race...slow and steady and you will last.

Watch for people picking up and drawing the bows, maybe a sign saying please don't touch the bows until we hand you one.

We had a donation jar. It wasn't getting much attention so I went and put a sign up that said something like this. We are a non profit, donations will go to help buy the balloons, arrows, targets, and other equipment...so we can do this next time. Then throw a couple of seed bills in the jar. Don't let it get to full, better to look like we are starving than overflowing. And we need the money. We spent 165 bucks on balloons.

When a kid steps up, try and judge the amount of help they need. Many have bows and know what they are doing...just keep them safe. Others will need lots of help. Still, you are not giving archery lessons, but rather just giving them the experience. If they insist on holding the string wrong..so what...just keep it safe and fun.

You will need as much help as you can get. Try and think of friends or family members that can help you...even if it is for only a couple of hours. Asking people directly always gets you more help than a general call for volunteers.

Okay enough for now.....good luck in DFW.