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From The Field Vice-President, Aubrey T. Self
I started shooting archery in 1972 at 3 years old. I was given a “toy” bow and arrow set. Dad didn’t think I should be shooting arrows with stoppers. So he sharpened the wooden arrows. The whole family found out there is no such thing as a “toy” bow and arrow set as mom pulled the “toy” arrow from her leg. Ask A. L. Self who got in trouble. I kept shooting every chance I had. When I became a teenager I lost touch with my archery family. After I married I decided to rejoin the family. The ones that knew me brought me back in like I had never left. The ones that didn’t know me treated me like a long lost relative.
In 2003 I was volunteered into the Secretary and Treasurer positions for Blackwater Bowhunters. I welcomed the position with open arms, until I found out what was required of me. Now in 2011, I wouldn’t give anything for the experience and the friends that I have made. I was invited to think about the office of Field Vice President for the VBA. After I gave it some thought, I told the VBA to add me to the ballot. On June the 12th I was installed into office.
Some things may change as I get more comfortable with what I am doing. If you need me for anything, good or bad, I will be a phone call or email away. When you see me please introduce yourself (I am good with faces not names).