Kurt’s Gift

What is Legacy?

The dictionary defines Legacy as a gift, that is handed down, endowed or conveyed from one person to another. It is something descendible one comes into possession of that is transmitted, inherited or received from a predecessor. It is to cause or allow something originating from an ancestral source to spread between people or provide something freely and naturally.

Kurt Geist had a gift. Yes, he was a talented and successful archer, but that came from sheer determination. The man gave it everything he had 100% of the time. Kurt gave us his time, individually and to the sport of archery. He didn’t give his time to get anything in return, he only inspired you to do the same and he did it to make a difference. He was never honored in what he receiveD. his honor was the reward for what he gave, his time.

They say time is the best gift you can give because you are giving them something you can never get back. Something there is never enough of. None of us know how much time we have in this world and kurt’s time ran out too soon. What is left when your time has come are your actions, the memories you left behind and how you made people feel.

KURT’S GIFT WAS CREATED AT THE CLOSE OF THE 2017 rmaa SEASON. IT IS A FINANCIAL GIFT GIVEN IN kURT’S MEMORY. thE RECIPIENTS OF KURT’S GIFT ARE NOMINATED BY THE RMAA COMMUNITY AND VOTED ON BY THE RMAA BOARD. THE PURPOSE OF KURT’S GIFT IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO INDIVIDUALS, AFFILIATES ETC. TO FURTHER THE SPORT OF ARCHERY THROUGH IMPROVEMENT OF VENUES, ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND SO ON.

THE 2017 RECIPIENT OF KURT’S GIFT IS COLUMBINE BOWMAN