January Newsletter

January Events

Jan. 3– Club Meeting – 7:30
Jan. 6 – Monthly club shoot 9 - 2
Jan. 12 & 13 – IAA State Qualifier - 600 Round
Jan. 21 – Bowhunter League begins
Jan. 23 – Winter 300 League begins

February Events (sneak peek)

Feb. 3 – Jim Bailey 3-D Team Shoot 8 – 2
Feb. 7 – Club Meeting – 7:30
Feb 17 – Youth Shoot 600 round – age 1-17 - $3
Line times are 9:00 & 1:00 please pre-register

*** 2008 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.

December “TOYS FOR TOTS” Results

Many thanks to the 15 club & non-club members who brought toys in for this worthy cause. And special thanks to Dale Dobbins and Russ Kunes who respectively managed registration and the kitchen each day.

December IAA 300 Qualifier Results

Thanks to the 22 shooters who participated in this event. Thanks also to Dale Dobbins & Russ Kunes who respectively ran the shoot and ran the kitchen each day.

January Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, January 3 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

January Club Shoot

Our January Club shoot will be Sunday, January 6 from 8 – 2. It will be a 501 Dart game.

IAA State 600 Qualifier

ALA will host an IAA State Qualifier 600 Round on Jan. 12 & 13. Pre-registration is requested to ensure you a line position. Line times will be 9:00 and 1:00. Cost is $5 for Cub & Youth, $10 for Adult & Young Adult, or $20 maximum per Family. To pre-register, contact Dale Dobbins at (630) 464-6845.

Winter 300 League

Our winter league will be a 300 round. Three qualifier scores must be turned in by January 14. Actual competition will begin January 23. If paid in full by Feb 22, total cost will be $30 for an adult or $15 for a child under 12 years of age. If not paid by in full by then, the costs will be $39 and $19.50 respectively. Contact Dale Dobbins at (630) 464-6845.

By-Law Addition Approved by Board

The following By-Law addition, proposed by Russell Kunes, has been approved by the ALA Board

In the instance that Aurorland Archers, in the November club meeting, do not have a quorum, so the club is not capable of getting Nominations for the new board, and the Nominating Committee has a slate to present, then the Board in office at the time can approve the slate. Then the slate can be presented in the Newsletter and then voted on at the next meeting that there is a quorum at.

Nomination Slate for January Elections

The slate of candidates, approved by the ALA Board of Directors, for our upcoming election is presented below. In order to vote in that election, YOU MUST BRING YOUR VALID ALA MEMBERSHIP CARD.

Our slate of candidates is:

Vice President
Dave Shumway

Correspondence Secretary
Mike Hamburg

Registration
Dale Dobbins

1 year Board Member (4 positions)
Terry Bennett
Kami Kiss
Karen Larsen
George McGoldrick

2 year Board Member
Priest Walker

Thanks to the Election Nomination Committee of Russ Kunes & Dave Mirowski. Election Committee Chair is Ray Hatfield.


ALA Fall League

Our Fall 450 League is now over. Results will be announced at our Annual Banquet in April.

Meat Donations needed

Meat donations are needed for our upcoming Wild Game Dinner - contact Mike Hamburg
Monday 3D

Monday night 3D will begin January 21. Start time is 7:30. Contact Dave Shumway.

Level 2 Instructor Training

A Level 2 Instructor training class will be held in early 2008. If interested, contact Russ Kunes at (630) 699-8940. 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)
$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)

Outdoors Web Site

The web site MyHuntingRoom.com, is an online network for avid outdoorsmen. The site is free and was put together because of a love for hunting and fishing along with the desire for this way of life to be around for our children and grandchildren. With nearly 1,600 members in 6 months this site is quickly becoming the largest social network for hunters, anglers, and outdoorsmen. Both personal and club profiles may be created, and club events may be posted there as well.
Freeman Round Clarification

The Freeman Round (March) will have a single line time of 10:00 AM so all shooters must be ready to begin at that time. It consists of 3 ends at 10 yards, 4 ends at 15 yards, and 5 ends at 20 yards, with 5 arrows per end.

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

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

Carter Back Tension Release - SOLUTION 2.5
Red - $75 - Ray Hatfield (630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com

Specialty Super Stix 4-rod Stabilizer - Blue 24 inch with built in Quick Disconnect & Navcom sliding weight for balance & energy absorption - 9.8 oz - $75 - Ray Hatfield (630) 907-9645 - rchatfield@hotmail.com

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

Upcoming shoots at ALA

Jan. 6 – 501 Dart Game 8 – 2
Jan 12 & 13 – IAA State Qualifier 600 Round
Feb. 3 – Jim Bailey 3-D Team Shoot 8 – 2
Feb 17 – Youth Shoot – 600 round
March 4 – Freeman Round (10/15/20 yards)
- single line time of 10:00 AM
April 1 – Paper Animal Round
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face


Kishwaukee Archers - Sycamore
Jan 20 – March 30 - Sun. indoor 3-D league
Feb 1 – 3 - 1st Indoor 3-D Qualifier
Feb. 29 - March 2 - 2nd Indoor 3-D Qualifier
March 28 – 29 - 3rd Indoor 3-D Qualifier
April 19 – 20 - Indoor 3-D Championship
For details, go to: http://www.kishwaukeearchers.org/

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
http://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

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
http://by101fd.bay101.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=3278f80b41291bf3dd8febab600ebac28a609c997644c1aba9868c3a4c530e30&mailto=1&to=ed.devries@sbcglobal.net&msg=AD72D9B3-CF92-43D3-94C4-6BD7D900748C&start=0&len=6452&src=&type=x or [630]327-280
http://www.illinoisbowfishing.com/.