There was a vision in 2006 by Jim Walker (Life Member) for Cedar River Bowmen to start this program. We are currently starting our 16th year of use on the majority of our carpet bale target butts. The carpet bales have been enjoyed by members and visitors alike since their inception in 2007 and will continue to bring enjoyment for those archers who attend and shoot at CRB!
This unique program ensures archery at Cedar River Bowmen into the future by having professional, commercial grade, carpet bales on our Flat Range and Walk-Through Courses. These bales are 4’ X 4’ X 16”. As can be attested, they are very stout and hold up quite well.
We are currently looking to for 12 “5 Year” sponsors for our carpet bales. $250 per carpet bale.
How are the sponsorships obtained and who can be a sponsor?
Club members are asked to solicit sponsors. Sponsors can be anyone. The company you work for, a business you know, a business you frequent, a business close to home or the Club, a friend, a family member, a relative, or themselves.
What will the $250 sponsorship cover?
1. It will go towards a current target butt being used on one of the CRB ranges that needs a new sponsor.
2. It will provide a permanent sign (8 ½” X 11”) as seen on our current target butts attached to the target shed with the sponsor(s) name, address, phone number and logo. The Club will maintain this sign for 5 years. With over 1,000 archers who shoot our courses each year, what great exposure and advertisement for a sponsor!
3. A one-year business card size ad in the “Puffs” (our monthly club newsletter) for the sponsor(s).
What incentive does a member have?
1. For each 5-year $250 sponsor a member acquires, the member will receive a one-time $25 credit to their following years’ dues. Another win-win situation!
Co- Sponsors?
Members or individuals wishing to co-sponsor a target can do so with a minimum donation of $50 towards a 5-year butt. Once enough funds have been collected for that particular butt, then a sign (8 ½” X 11”) will be attached to the target shed with all individual sponsors names. The Club will maintain that sign for the appropriate amount of time. Co-sponsored targets will have only the individual(s) name(s) on the sign. NOTE: Co-Sponsored carpet bale target butts do not receive credit towards dues.
How can someone donate and be a sponsor?
1. See "DONATIONS:" below on this page and fill out the form and check "Target Bales".
2. Send a check made out to Cedar River Bowmen in the appropriate amount and marked “TARGET BALES” to:
Cedar River Bowmen