The following open letter was posted for all to see, on the Mathew Archery web site Http://www.mathewsinc.com/ on June 15, 1999.

It is posted here, in its entirety as a convenience to the reader…

 

TO: All Archery Enthusiasts

FROM: Matt McPherson and Pete Shepley

DATE: June 15, 1999

RE: Use of the Internet

Most of us would agree that archery and bowhunting have had a positive impact on our lives. As manufacturers, we work very hard to market the positive aspects of

this great sport to hunters and non-hunters alike. This is why we are very concerned with the current trend of bad press and slander being found on Internet sites

directed toward archery equipment manufacturers' products and the people who use them.

It is our job as professional manufacturers to compete against one another in the marketplace. Neither of our company's marketing campaigns carries a negative tone

that may threaten an individual's desire to participate in archery. We would like to ask those participants that actively use the Internet to keep their comments

positive.

The Internet has a great potential of reaching thousands of individuals and introducing them to our sport. However, when negative comments appear, the opposite

effect is created. While we appreciate the customer loyalty that has started this trend, we would like to remind you that our final goal is to increase the number of

bowhunters and archers regardless of what brand they shoot. Some individuals may choose a Mathews; others will choose a PSE, but we are all archers and we

should be encouraging each other to pursue the sport we love.

Several of you have had open discussions on the Internet regarding the ownership of patents. Much of the information has been false. Patents are open to the public

on-line at the U.S. Patent Office. You can reference the patent numbers that have been listed on the product.

We thank all of you for your enthusiasm and encourage you to continue to meet and discuss more archery topics on-line in a fair and considerate manner.

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Pete Shepley

Precision Shooting Equipment, Inc.

Mathews, Inc

Matt McPherson

 

 

                                                                                                               

               

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