Auroraland Archers News

Friday, January 29, 2010

February News Letter

February Events
Feb 5th Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Feb 14th Club Shoot 300 Round
*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

February Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Feb 4th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

Award Nominations Sought

Now is the time of the year that Nominations for the Annual Service Awards are being sought by the Board. The Awards are as follows.
Dave Treest Award, Outstanding Club Member.
Rollie Mantzke Award, To the Outstanding Cub or Youth Member.
John Lippold Award, For Outstanding Service, to a Non-Shooter
The qualifications for the service awards are as follows:
Should be Participate in Leagues(Treest & Manzke)
Help and Attend the Club Picnic
Attend and Participate at Work Parties
Turn in to any Board Member





Publication of Slate for Election

Vice President- Vacant
Correspondence Secretary Mike Hamburg
Registration Chair- Vacant
2 Year Board Member- Mark Melchori
1 Year Board Members:
Kevin Helwig
George McGoldrick
Terry Bennett
Russ Kunes
Please Attend the Feb. 4th Meeting!
So we can VOTE!

Wild Game Dinner

March 20, will be our Annual Wild Game Dinner
Tickets will be at the Meeting, Feb 4th. Cost will be a $7 Donation and a dish to pass. Children 6-12 will be $4 and under 6 will be FREE! Speaking of FREE anyone that donates Game Meat, qualifies for tickets.
Hors’d will go out at 5, Dinner around 6. Please bring a dish to pass.

Winter League

Qualifying has begun for the Winter League. The League will start on the week of Feb 14th and will go for 9 or 10 weeks depending on the number of people that sign up. Cost will be $30 for Adult and $15 for children under 12.



Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)



News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.


Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

Mar. 14th Jim Bailey “Team 3D”

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
For details, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org


Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.

Friday, January 01, 2010

January 2010 News Letter

January Events
Jan. 7th Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Jan. 10th Club Shoot 300 Round, may be used as league qualifier.

*** 2010 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

January Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Jan 7th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please attend.

Award Nominations Sought

Now is the time of the year that Nominations for the Annual Service Awards are being sought by the Board. The Awards are as follows.
Dave Treest Award, Outstanding Club Member.
Rollie Mantzke Award, To the Outstanding Cub or Youth Member.
John Lippold Award, For Outstanding Service, to a Non-Shooter
The qualifications for the service awards are as follows:
Should be Participate in Leagues(Treest & Manzke)
Help and Attend the Club Picnic
Attend and Participate at Work Parties
Please turn nominations in to anyone on the Board



Elections

The nominees for re-election at our December 2008 club meeting, were held until a meeting takes place.


Please Attend the Jan. 7th Meeting!

It will help us to get some business taken care of.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.


Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)




News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA
300 Round club shoot Jan 10th, 9-1pm

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org


Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.






ALA Club Contacts

Karen Larsen - President
(630) 896-7233
(630)301-9341 cell
Open - Vice President

Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Mike Hamburg - Correspondence Secretary
(847) 772-2283 cell
burgsbike@msn.com
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
David Bray - Range Captain
(630) 202-5757
dabulleye@sbcglobal.net
Open - Registration Chair

Mark Melchori - 2 Year Board Member

Open - 2Year Board Member

Terry Bennett - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 939-5666 cell
George McGoldrick - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 482-9650
(708) 259-6530 cell
Mike Terrell -1 Year Board Member
Open -1 year Board Member

Monday, October 05, 2009

October News Letter

October Events
Oct 1st Club Meeting 7:30 pm
Oct 11th Monthly Club Shoot, 450 Round


*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

Oct Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Oct 1st at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

Sept Club Shoot Results

Please Attend the Oct 1st Meeting!

Oct Wild Game Dinner

On Oct 24th ALA will be having a Wild Game Dinner to help raise funds. Deer, Bear, Moose, and Turtle have been and we are still looking for more. Tickets are available from any Board Member, so see the list at the end of this newsletter for contact info.


Leagues Are Starting

If you haven’t heard already the 450 league will start scoring on Oct 11th . There’s still time to get three qualifiers in before the start.

Club Tent Available

Are you in need of a Tent for an upcoming event? We can rent you our 20x30 Tent. We can deliver, Set-up, and Take down. Call or Email Mike Hamburg. (Phone & email below)


Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.




Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)




News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore

Their Field Course is completed!

For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Wheaton Rifle Club
For more information contact Tom Havel tbhavel@comcast.net for info.

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

August Newsletter 2009

August Events
Aug 2nd Club Picnic
Aug 2nd Final Leg, Club Championship
Aug 6th Club Meeting 7:30 pm


*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

August Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Aug 6th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

July Club Shoot Results
Thanks to all who participated in the July Club Shoot. Because this was the first leg of the Club championship the results won’t be known until the Awards Banquet.

Please Attend the Aug 6th Meeting!




Club Championship

On August 2nd We will have the second leg of the Club Championship a 300 Round at the Clubhouse. Let me assure you that you don’t have to shoot both legs to win, just come out and have FUN!


Club Tent Available

Are you in need of a Tent for an upcoming event?
We can rent you our 20x30 Tent. We can deliver, Set-up, and Take down. Call or Email Mike Hamburg. (Phone & email below)




Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.




Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)



News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
July 4th NFAA International Round
August 29th STAR FITA Lincoln Park
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Wheaton Rifle Club
For more information contact Tom Havel tbhavel@comcast.net for info.

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

July News Letter 2009

July Events
July 2nd Club Meeting 7:30 pm
July 12th Monthly Club Shoot, Indoor 3D


*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

July Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, July 2nd at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

June Club Shoot Results
Thanks to all who participated in the June Club Shoot! We had a great turn out this month!!The following people came out and participated:Dave Mirowski, Andy Sikich, Marlo Sikich, Karen Larsen, Dave Bray, Ray Hatfield, Terry Bennett, and Mike Jarosh.Dave Bray won the event in 10 ends with 26 arrows. Congrats Dave!Thanks to those who just came to practice & enjoy some time as well, we love seeing you!Ed Mason, Dean Jarosh, George McGoldrick, and Russ Kunes

Please Attend the July 2nd Meeting!




Club Championship

On July 12th We will have the first leg of the Club Championship a 3D held indoors at the Clubhouse. Let me assure you that you don’t have to shoot both legs to win, just come out and have FUN!


Club Tent Available

Are you in need of a Tent for an upcoming event?
We can rent you our 20x30 Tent. We can deliver, Set-up, and Take down. Call or Email Mike Hamburg. (Phone & email below)




Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.




Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)



News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
July 4th NFAA International Round
August 29th STAR FITA Lincoln Park
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Wheaton Rifle Club
For more information contact Tom Havel tbhavel@comcast.net for info.

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

ALA Club Contacts

Karen Larsen - President
(630) 896-7233
(630)301-9341 cell
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Mike Hamburg - Correspondence Secretary
(847) 772-2283 cell
burgsbike@msn.com
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
David Bray - Range Captain
(630) 202-5757
dabulleye@sbcglobal.net
- Registration Chair

Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 429-1064
Kami Kiss - 2Year Board Member
(815) 254-4494
Terry Bennett - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 939-5666 cell
George McGoldrick - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 482-9650
(708) 259-6530 cell
Mike Terrell -1 Year Board member
(630)
Russ Kunes - Past President-1 year
(630) 699-8940 cell

Thursday, May 28, 2009

June News 2009

June Events
June 4th Club Meeting 7:30 pm
June 14th Monthly Club Shoot, Dart Round


*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

June Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, June 4th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

June Club Shoot

On June 14th there will be a Dart Game Shoot. Please note that this is open to all Archers including JOAD! It’s like throwing darts only larger and faster!

Please Attend the June 4th Meeting!

As Ray and I won’t be there.

Club Championship

On July 12th We will have the first leg of the Club Championship a 3D held indoors at the Clubhouse. Let me assure you that you don’t have to shoot both legs to win, just come out and have FUN!





Club Tent Available

Are you in need of a Tent for an upcoming event?
We can rent you our 20x30 Tent. We can deliver Set-up and Take down. Call or Email Mike Hamburg. (Phone & email below)




Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.


Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)



News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
June 20-21 Outdoor 3-D
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
July 4th NFAA International Round
August 29th STAR FITA Lincoln Park
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Wheaton Rifle Club
For more information contact Tom Havel tbhavel@comcast.net for info.

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

Saturday, May 02, 2009

News Alert!

Hello All,
This is to let you know that Dale Dobbins passed away Friday May 1. He was in the Hospital for breathing difficultly and his heart gave out. Arrangements are being made and I will send out the info as soon as I get it.
Mike