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

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

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

May 2009 News Letter

May Events
May 7th Club Meeting 7:30 pm
May 10th Monthly Club Shoot, Mother’s Day “Special” Triple Game Shoot


*** 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.

May Club Meeting

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

May Club Shoot

On May 10th there will be a Triple Game Shoot. It will include 3 Games. I’ll send more info later.
Please note that this is open to all Archers including JOAD!

Results from the Banquet

Fall League:
1st Team 4
Dave Shumway
Doug Harwick
Mike Hamburg

2nd Team 2
Dave Mirowski
Dean Jarosh
Chris Hamburg



Winter League
1st Team 4
Doug Harwick
Dave Mirowski
Mike Jarosh
Karen Larsen
Chris Hamburg

2nd Team 2
Dave Shumway
Paul Pizzo
Rich Wagy
Natalie Melchori
Chris Romero

Awards that weren’t picked up at the Banquet are at the Club

Rollie Mantzke Cub and Youth Award
Natalie Melchori

John Lippold Outstanding Service (non-shooter)
Glenna Hamburg

Dave Treest Outstanding Club Member
Ray Hatfield

Myron Rutledge Lifetime Achievement Award
Mike Hamburg

Club Big Game Award
Dave Shumway for his 950 lb. Moose, with a
49 3/8” Rack that scores 154 7/8 P&Y.



Please Attend the May 7th Meeting!



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 Dale Dobbins.

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.




Other Shooting Opportunities

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

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
May 16-17 Outdoor 3-D
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
June 6th NFAA International Round
July 4th NFAA International Round
August 29th STAR FITA Lincoln Park
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org
Wheaton Rifle Club
Presents Two Tournaments

Each shooting line can only accommodate only 20 shooters, so please RSVP to Tom Havel in advance at tbhavel@comcast.net if you can participate.

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
Fish Lake Shoot Laporte IN April 18
LaSalle F&W Area Championship, Lake Village IN
April 26
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

ALA Banquet Dinner

AURORALAND ARCHERS INVITES YOU
TO OUR
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

APRIL 18, 2009

APPETIZERS & COCKTAILS
5PM
BUFFET STYLE DINNER
6PM

FISHERMAN'S INN
ELBURN, ILLINOIS

ADULTS
$25
KIDS (4-12)
$15

RSVP TO KAMI KISS
630-897-4457
mjrkiss@sbcglobal.net

Please RSVP by April 11

Club Shoot for April Update

The Club Shoot For April 12 has been CANCELED since the day of the shoot fell on Easter this year. We hope to see everyone at MAy's Club Shoot. Sorry for any inconvenience.

April 2009 News Letter

April Events
Apr. 2nd Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Apr. 12th Club Shoot, DART Round 9am-1pm
Apr. 21st Annual Awards Banquet 5pm

*** 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. our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

April Club Meeting

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

April Club Shoot

On April 11th there will be a Dart Round held at the Club. This is similar to the Dart game where you throw darts. This shoot is shot in pairs of two. Please note that this is open to all Archers including JOAD!

Second Notice: Awards Banquet

The Banquet will be on April 18. It will be held at Fisherman’s Inn. Appetizers are at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm. RSVP TO: Kami Kiss 630-897-4457 or
E-mail mjrkiss@sbcglobal.net By: April 11, 2009
There will be a flyer attached.

April Club Shoot

Ray Hatfield, MFS 293
Dave Bray, MFSL 264
Mike Hamburg, BHFS 288
Chris Hamburg BHFS 281
Mike Jarosh, BHFS 276
Terry Bennet BHFS 269
Please Attend the April 2nd Meeting!


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

April 11th Dart Round 9am-1pm

Other Shooting Opportunities

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

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
May 16-17 Outdoor 3-D
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
June 6th NFAA International Round
July 4th NFAA International Round
August 29th STAR FITA Lincoln Park
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org
Wheaton Rifle Club
Presents Two Tournaments

Each shooting line can only accommodate only 20 shooters, so please RSVP to Tom Havel in advance at tbhavel@comcast.net if you can participate.

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
Fish Lake Shoot Laporte IN April 18
LaSalle F&W Area Championship, Lake Village IN
April 26
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

March Newsletter

March Events
Mar. 5th Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Mar. 8th Club Shoot, Freeman Round*(see further)
Mar. 21st Annual Wild Game Dinner 5:00pm

*** 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. our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

March Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Mar. 5th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

March Club Shoot

On March 8th there will be a Freeman Round held at the Club. This will have only two line times as the shooting line changes through the shoot. The times are 9am and 1pm. This is a challenging shoot as the distance changes. Please note that this is open to all
Archers including JOAD!

First Notice: Awards Banquet

The Banquet will be on April 18. Appetizers are at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm. Cost will be $25 for Adults and $15 for children 5-12.

Feb. Club Shoot Results

1st Dave Shumway 185- Chris Hamburg 176=361
2nd Dave Bray 180- Ray Hatfield 173 = 352
3rd Mike Hamburg 185- George McGoldrick 174= 342
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

2nd Publication of Constitution Changes

This is the second publication of the changes to the Constitution, they will be presented at the next General Meeting, on Mar.5th where they will be discussed and voted upon by the club. Any changes passed at that time will be incorporated into a new official Constitution document.

Constitution changes approved by the Board, for submission to the Club, are:
Article V, 2nd sentence – remove reference to Tournament & Range Manager
Article V, C - remove reference to Tournament & Range Manager
Article V, E – remove Ghost Walk and BowHunter National Chairman. Add Wild Game Dinner Committee, Raffle & Prize Committee, Nominating committee, and Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days committee.
Also, delete sentence about Bowhunter National Chairman, etc, immediately following item E.
Article VI,1 - remove reference to Tournament & Range Manager
Article VI, 4 – remove entire statement, as it pertains to Tournament & Range Manager
Article VII, 1 - remove reference to Tournament & Range Manager
Article VII, OFFICERS, 2 – remove the words “Range Captain” from within the parenthesis, thereby clarifying that it is a 2-year position.
Article VII, ELECTIONS, 1 – modify the first sentence to begin as “The Nominating Committee Chairman shall appoint nominating committee members prior to . . .”
Article VII, ELECTIONS, 2 – modify the 2nd sentence to begin “Two adult members of each family must be . . .”
Article VIII, 1, 2D, 4, 8 – remove the references to the “Park District” from these 4 statements
Article IX,1, 2, 3 - remove the references to the “Park District” from these 3 statements
Article X, 2, 3 - remove the references to the “Park District” from these 2 statements
Article XIV, B, 1 – remove the words “except for the operation of Corresponding Secretary,”
This is the end of the changes, if there are any questions Please email burgsbike@msn.com and I can send you a copy of the Constitution.

Please Attend the Mar. 5th Meeting!


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

March 8th Freeman Round 9am & 1pm line times.

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
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.net