As I recall (not guaranteed to be in any way accurate) one had to be a member for at least a few days or make a certain (small) number of posts before the avatar option appeared. GW, maybe it'll still come to you. CD, you must REALLY be on someone's naughty list!
I have submitted payment twice, and I still don't have supporter status listed. I don't get it at all.
That one is definitely above my pay grade. I would suggest you click onto the "Huey Outdoors" link and send Todd Huey an email of the "contact us" section and inquire there. He is the owner/administrator of this forum. Hope that helps.