I think I'll forward your comments to Dave, and see if he can do anything as
the local director.


wrote in message
om...
ABA does place text of a company name but no links to websites other
than the bigger corp. sponsors. I would jump all over sponsoring ABA
if they posted links from the division web pages for the sponsors.

The no link policy is weak on the part of ABA. they would get more
local sponsorships if they did post links for the small local
businesses that already sponsor them then I would jump on board in a
HUGE WAY! But.....they don't

gil



"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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Seriously, as a busines owner I get hit up all the time by people who
want
money. I was really impressed with the effort put forth recently by ABA
to
promote their sponsors. Not by the sponosrs, but by the local director.

All of the main sponsors names are posted prominantly at the sign in,
and
during the awards refference was made to them at every reasonable
opportunity.

In addition Dave talked to me about some other ideas he has to promote
fishing and some of the sponsors by having, "pro days," at the place of
business for some of the sponsors. Basically, guys who have caught a
few
nice fish come out and park their boat and truck out by the business and
talk with anybody who has a question or two.

I don't know how many of the guys have volunteered to do it, but I know
of
atleast three or four.

I know it sounds all commercial, but think about it. Why would a
business
agree to sponsor a club or tournament if not for the exposure?