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Hi Everyone
As I prepare for my retirement this May, I just wanted to reach out to all of you to share (3) things:
1. THANK YOU for all your support, passion and love of all things outdoors!
Whether you are a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) volunteer, instructor, participant, “repeat-offender,” first-timer, or have reached out to learn more about the program and hope to attend your very first one…this email serves to share a HEARTFELT THANK YOU for all your passion and support to Become an Outdoors-Woman!
BOW was brought to Texas in 1993, and we’ve grown the program and made it the best in the nation! I was hired in 1998 as the Southeast Texas Hunter Education Specialist and starting in 2010, I've had the privilege to also coordinate BOW. I’ve coordinated 31 statewide BOW workshops, including the first EVER virtual BOW in 2020! Our workshops are filling to capacity in record time – 20 minutes!
2. Friends of Texas BOW
“Like” them on Facebook – they are super active, involved, and have a lot of Outdoors-Woman opportunities going on all the time! Formed in 2013, they are committed to getting more Ladies involved and connected to your passions across our great outdoors - and have been a tremendous support to BOW over the years:
https://www.facebook.com/friendsoftxbow
Friends of Texas BOW wants to hear from YOU!
PLEASE SHARE YOUR STORY!
- How has BOW changed your life?
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- What was your favorite experience at BOW?
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- Have you been able to share your BOW experience with others?
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Please share your BOW story… here.
If you wish to remain anonymous, we can do that!
Questions? Contact friendsoftexasbow@gmail.com
3. The future of BOW
TPWD Leadership is committed to carrying the BOW torch, ensuring its continued success and holding future workshops and events. They have always been in support of the program and have loved seeing the confidence and empowerment it brings to participants!
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, BOW workshop location ideas, new BOW class ideas, or a skill-set you would like to share, please reach out!
Matthew Smith
TPWD Hunter Education Manager
Matthew.Smith@tpwd.texas.gov
Robert Owen
TPWD Outreach and Education Director
Robert.Owen@tpwd.texas.gov
Mischelle Diaz
TPWD Communications Director
Mischelle.Diaz@tpwd.texas.gov
Best,
Heidi Lyn Rao
TPWD Hunter Education Specialist
TPWD Outdoor Woman Coordinator
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