Observations from the NHPF Booth
At the 2015 World Tournament, the National Horseshoe Pitchers Foundation (NHPF) once again had a premier spot to inform the pitchers about us. Thank you, Kansas Horseshoe Pitchers Association, and Roger Vogel!
Sitting in this nice location, what I noticed most was that people walked in and came out, asking questions about who’s winning, how do they score, where do people stand, and sharing thoughts that they thought the games were to 21 points. It seems we could use something as a guide to assist with these types of questions from the general public.
The NHPF will devise a “Spectator Hints” sheet we will begin handing out to everyone that is not already an NHPA member. This should enhance spectators’ interest in the game and perhaps cause them to do a little more research into our organization. Something like this is available, once created by Billie Sue Pennington, and we hope to use most of what she developed.
The NHPA Hall of Fame Banquet was one of the best attended in recent years. Thank you, everyone, for your participation. In particular, we thank the Merlin Potts family, as their table won 50/50 table raffle and donated their half right back to the NHPF. Your generosity is much appreciated, Mr. Potts!
To all those of you that stopped by the Hall of Fame on your way back to points east, we thank you very much. We sincerely hope that you enjoyed the facility and now understand the reason the NHPF needs your support. This is without a doubt a first-class facility.
If you walked among the bricks on the patio, you realize that those bricks designate not only memorials, but can be bought for birthday or Christmas gifts, even a wedding gift if you like. Think about the most influential person in your horseshoe pitching career … was it your dad, mom, sister, brother, uncle, aunt, a school friend? Whoever it was, wouldn’t it be nice to honor them with an engraved brick (link to: http://www.nhpf.info/pdf/bricksnew.pdf)?
As a quick reminder when you purchase items online through Amazon, please use our Amazon Smile page (link to: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/62-1671910). We have received a check from Amazon, so know that it’s working. The more people you encourage to use this, the more the NHPF will receive!
Special Thanks to Our Donors
We express our sincere thanks to the following most recent donors:
Donating
$10-95
Darrel Koistinen, Washington
Steve Summerlin, Michigan
Joshua Olson, Minnesota
Joann Stanford, Tennessee
Donating $100-200
Dave & Cathie Loucks, California
Ron Deckard, Florida
Sonoma County Horseshoe Club, California
Vermont Horseshoe Pitchers Association
Arthur and Jan Anderson, California
Donating $300-$500
Minnesota Gopher State Horseshoe Pitchers Association
Alex and Barbara Carson, Arizona
Kevin M. Smith and Gregory A. Smith, Michigan
Bricks Purchased By
Darrel and Lorraine J. Koistinen, Washington
Thomas S. Williams, Michigan
Quail Ridge Horseshoe Club, Missouri
Don (Fuzzy) and Bev Hittle, Ohio
Stuart Sipma, North Dakota
Pete Pintor, Colorado
Lorraine Sternberg, Wisconsin
John Barney, California
Roger Higgins, Michigan
Charlie and Gina Baker, Missouri
Inge Byrkjeland, Norway (3)
Ray Yoder, Pennsylvania
Rich Altis, Missouri
Other Income
$1,050 NHPA Game Related Sales
$510 WT NHPF Benefit 100 Tournament (Thanks, Dalton Rakestraw, Illinois!)
$1,000 Gold Country Horseshoe Club, California (partial grant repayment)
$500 Little Elm Horseshoe Club, Texas (2008 grant repayment)
$2,500 Rent, Quail Ridge Horseshoe Club, Missouri
$220 2015 World Tournament Banquet Auction
$981 2015 World Tournament 50/50
$1,000 2015 World Tournament Sales
$713 2015 World Tournament Silent Auction
$199 Hall of Fame Donation Box