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ABA 2007 Spring Shoot

The Banquet:

The newest member of the Maynard family getting some much deserved attention at the banquet
The Rains boys where you can usually find them; in line for food.
Clarence Taylor accepting yet another Member of the Year award from ABA President Bob Hynum.  Not only is Clarence the prettiest ABA member, he is also one of the hardest working.  Thank you Clarence for all you do.
Pictured to the left is the Roger Maynard Scholarship Fund Committee.  L to R: Travis Maynard, Brenda Maynard, Ronnie Ford, Keith deNoble, Toni Nolan (with son), and Bob Hynum.
Travis & Brenda Maynard (behind podium), present appreciation caps to scholarship fund sponsors, down front L to R; Roger Patton, Keith deNoble, and Clarence Taylor.
The motley crew in front of the stage are collectively known as "The Redneck Gourmets".  The Redneck Gourmets are the fellas who put on the dutch oven cook we all love so much.  This event raises a lot of money for the Roger Maynard Scholarship Fund.  New to the group is Tom White on the far left, followed by Higgy, Ronnie, and Keith.  Missing from the group is Doug Thornton, although I don't recall anyone saying that they missed him.  But we did.
These are the 2007 Roger Maynard Scholarship recipients.  Pictured from L to R are Robert Hynum ($500), Crystal Griffin ($750), and Micah Barnes ($1000).  Congratulations to a well deserving group.  The ABA wishes you all the best.
Hal Lisenby (L) receives his Life Member award from ABA Vice President Clarence Taylor.
Jeff Smith (L) receives his Life Member award.
Joe O'Dell (L) accepting a Life Member award on behalf of Mike Davis, who was unable to attend this year's banquet.
Charles Miller (L) accepting his Life Member award.
Mary Miller (L) receives her Life Member award.
Brad Shock (L) accepting his Life Member award.
AGFC Deer Program Coordinator, Cory Gray, addresses the crowd.

2007 ABA Hall of Fame Inductee: Dr. Shelby Woodiel:

2007 ABA Hall of Fame recipient, Dr. Shelby Woodiel inspecting a good looking turkey mount before the ceremonies begin.  Dr. Woodiel was the first recorded non-native American to harvest a wild turkey with archery equipment.  Over the years he has been a great asset to the ABA.  One of Dr. Woodiel's most notable quotes of the evening: "I'm not sure I deserve this, but you're not getting it back."
Dr. Woodiel receives his Hall of Fame award from Clarence Taylor (L), and Bob Hynum (R).
Dr. Woodiel addresses the crowd after receiving his award.
Dr. Woodiel had many years of bowhunting memories to relay in a short period of time.  He and Mr. Ben Pearson became life-long friends after Ben went to visit him about his feat of taking a wild turkey with a bow.
Dr. Woodiel making his final remarks to the crowd.  He gave a very compelling presentation that everyone enjoyed.
Dr. Woodiel with his family and close friends.
Another photo of Dr. Woodiel surrounded by his family and friends.

 

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