September News Letter

September Events

September 2 – Monthly club shoot – 450 round
September 6 – Club Meeting – 7:30

October Events (sneak peek)

October 4 – Club Meeting – 7:30
October 7 – Monthly club shoot

*** 2007 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 the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

September Club Meeting

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

Club Championship – August 5

There was a good turnout for the indoor part of the club championship. Scores from the 2 shoots will be combined and winners will be announced at our Spring Awards Banquet.

Club Picnic – August 5

Approx. 25 members attended. There was a lot of good food. Thanks go to Kami Kiss (Chair of this event) and everyone else who helped out.

Club Elections Process Begins

The process for our annual Officer & Board Member elections will begin at our September meeting, when a nominating committee will be formed. Please consider volunteering. The following positions will be filled at our Dec. meeting: Vice President, Corresponding Secretary, Registration Chairman, 2-year Board (1 position) and 1-year Board (4 positions).


Sept. 15/16 - Chicago Cup Tournament

Information and online registration forms for the 6th Annual Chicago Cup Tournament are now available at www.chicagolandjoad.org

It is being hosted by Chicagoland JOAD and Mooseheart Child, City and School on September 15 and 16th. This is a Star FITA event with a modified OR round.

Please pre-register to ensure that there is room on the line! This deadline is Sept. 10th.

Contact is Kathy Miller at the above listed JOAD web site.


Sept. 15 - Blackwell Open House

A repeat of the July open house will be held at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Saturday, September 15 from 10 AM – 2 PM. Please come out and see the current range, their expansion plans, and fling a few arrows.

Sept. 22/23 - 3D shoot at NIHFD

In conjunction with Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days, ALA will host a 3D animal shoot on Sept 22-23. Registration will be 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM each day. This event will be at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville, IL. For more info, call Dale Dobbins at (630) 464-6845.

ALA Fall League

Fall League will be a 450 Round on the multi-colored 40 cm target face. Please shoot your 3 qualifiers in September, as all 3 must be in-the-box by Tuesday, Oct. 2. Our 10 week league starts Tuesday Oct 9. Cost is $30 if paid in full by Tuesday, Nov. 13, for the 3 qualifiers and 10 competitive scores. If your money is not in Dale Dobbins hands by then, the cost will be $39. Contact Dale Dobbins if interested in shooting Fall League.

IAA Target Championship results

Shannon McEachern and Bill Burger each took 1st place in their Divisions at the IAA Target Championship in Pekin. Congratulaions!

Monday 3D

Start time for Monday night 3D is roughly 7:30. Cost is $6 per night. Contact - Dave Shumway.

NO Bowhunter Safety Course

No one has expressed interest in attending a Bowhunter Safety Course at this time so this will not be pursued.


Level 2 Instructor Training

Several people seem interested in attending a Level 2 Instructor training but it probably will not be held until late 2007 or early 2008. If interested, please call Russ Kunes at (630) 699-8940 with your availability. This 2 day training will be held on a Saturday and Sunday.

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)
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

The Non-Member Practice fee is $5 per session.


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

Please forward news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Tenant Reminder

Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good downstairs-neighbors.
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face
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)692-557

ALA Club Contacts

Russ Kunes - President
(630) 699-8940
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Vacant - Correspondence Secretary
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
Beth Stehlin - Range Captain
(630) 293-5283
Dale Dobbins - Registration Chair
(630) 892-2541
(630) 464-6845 cell
Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 429-1064
Mike Hamburg - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 772-2283
David Bray - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 202-5757
Kami Kiss - 1 Year Board Member
(815) 254-4494
Priest Walker - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 690-2697
Vacant - 1 Year Board Member