To address the concerns about recognition - I'm afraid that timing is the issue.
In order to be in the program, webpage, and other advertising it's imperative that this be done well ahead of time.
I'm not exactly sure but I think an ISA member made sure the ISA was in the program. Our webmaster who also does the programs was super busy, a link on our webpage can be added in short order. Our vendor chairman printed thank-you's and distributed a folder at the event, I assume the ISA received one. Our programs (2006) will be distributed at upcoming outdoor shows so the ISA will get some extra mileage with the program.
I'm just winging the above response and will make sure that this issue is looked into.
Anyway, thanks again to the ISA and it's members for all that was done at the event. If any ISA officer or member would like to represent the ISA on the NIH&FD's Committee please let me know.
Thanks,
Geoff Kishpaugh
ISA Member
NIH&FD's Committee Member
Forgot to add that I found a rod & reel in the ISA tent behind the flap. It cast fine but I think the pins were messed up as it did'nt retrieve well. I added it to our collection of kids fishing equipment that will need a through going over for next year. If the ISA wants it back rite away just let me know.
Geoff