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Maine Professional Guides Association

September 7, 2007


MEETINGS:

Please Note this Schedule Change - The Board meeting originally scheduled for Sunday, September 23, has been re-scheduled as follows:

Board of Directors - Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 9:00 AM. Location is the Holiday Inn on Odlin Road in Bangor.

Members are welcome to attend all meetings.

SUPER RAFFLE INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

Now is the best time to sell Super Raffle Tickets!

Your hunters will buy them - all you need to do is show them your recent MPGA newsletters, and then -

  • Explain that the money goes toward MPGA's lobbying effort in Augusta to maintain their privilege to continue hunting in Maine.
  • Explain how MPGA lead the fight to protect bear hunting in Maine.
  • Explain how MPGA created the Deer Task Force to re-build northern Maine's deer herd.
  • Explain how MPGA created the Sportsman/Forest Landowner Alliance to maintain access for hunting opportunities.
  • Explain how MPGA participates in numerour Task Forces and Committees to maintain access for hunting, fishing and boating. Including:
    • The Governor's Task Force on the Management of Public Lands.
    • The Governor's Task Force on Access for Traditional Uses.
    • The Allagash Advisory Council.
    • The Maine Tourism Commission.
    • The Governor's Nature Tourism Task Force.
    • The Bureau of Parks & Lands Management Planning Committees.
    • The Land for Maine's Future funds that buy lands and access rights for hunting.
    • The Governor's Green Infrastructure Committee.
    • The Land Use Regulatory Commission.

The Super Raffle is our major fundraiser. Its success is vital to MPGA's continued efforts in Augusta.

For info on the prizes, and a printable ticket order form, visit MPGA's Super Raffle website.

For other information, and for pre-printed tickets, contact Bert Goodman at (207) 528-2320.

SUPER RAFFLE INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

NEW - Prizes will be awarded to anyone who sells tickets!

  • Sell $1,500 in tickets - win a Marlin Guide Gun with MPGA emblem.
  • Sell $1,000 in tickets - win a $200 LL Bean Gift Certificate.
  • Sell $500 in tickets - win a $100 LL Bean Gift Certificate.

For info on the incentive program, and a printable contest entry form, visit MPGA's Super Raffle Contest webpage.

For other information on the incentive program, and for pre-printed tickets, contact Bert Goodman at (207) 528-2320.

DONATE A SUPER RAFFLE PRIZE:

Donating a prize trip helps you sell tickets.

It is like selling your clients a chance for a free hunting or fishing trip next year. No need to have a special raffle of your own. Remember, winners will bring friends with them next year - and they are paying customers. You increase your sales, while helping MPGA fight for you.

Contact Bert Goodman if you wish to donate a trip - (207) 528-2320.

For a trip donation form, visit MPGA's Super Raffle Contest webpage.

Members who donate trips will have their prize info added to our Super Raffle website. Each donated trip is listed with a description and link to your own website.


Visit the MPGA Website for more news and info.

Maine Professional Guides Association - PO Box 336 - Augusta, Maine 04332

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