Auroraland Archers News

Monday, October 27, 2008

November News Letter

November Events
Nov. 2 Monthly Club Shoot, 450 Round
Nov. 6 Monthly Meeting 7:30pm

*** 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 SHOOTER, not just club members.

November Club Meeting

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


New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

Speaking of Awards

When you shoot a Robin Hood during the league, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.

Thanks
Thanks go out to Doug Harwick and Dave Mirowski who put up fresh cardboard on the Target Wall before the season started.

Fall League
League is running with 4 Teams of 3. There’s still time to join, contact Dale Dobbins.

Elections

The following Officer and Board positions are up for re-election at our December 2008 club meeting.
You must bring your valid membership card in order to vote. The nominees are listed after each position:
President - Karen Larsen
Recording Secretary / Treasurer - Ray Hatfield
Corresponding Secretary - Mike Hamburg
Membership Chair - Dave Mirowski
Registration Chair - Dale Dobbins
Range Captain – David Bray
1-year Board Member (3 openings) – Terry Bennett, George McGoldrick, Michael Terrell
2-year Board Member (1 opening) – Jim Gellner

August Club Shoot

Our August Club Shoot was held in conjunction with the Club Picnic Aug.3 Winners will be announced at the Banquet

Hunting and Fishing Days

There were 40+ Shooters that came out to the 3D at Silver Springs. Winners will be notified.

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

Dec.6th&7th Arkie Hall Toys for Tot’s Shoot
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: 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)692-5573

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]327-2805
http://www.illinoisbowfishing.com/.

Monday, October 06, 2008

September 2008 Newsletter

September Events
Sept. 2 Qualifying starts Fall 450 League
Sept. 4 Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Sept. 7 Monthly Club Shoot, 450 Round
Sept. 27-28 3D Shoot, Silver Springs S.P.

*** 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 SHOOTER, not just club members.

September Club Meeting

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


New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

Speaking of Awards

When you shoot a Robin Hood during the league, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.


Fall League Starts


Sept. 2 will be the start of Qualifying for the 450 League. Competion will begin Oct.6 and run for either 9 or 10 weeks depending on participants.

August Club Shoot

Our August Club Shoot was held in conjunction with the Club Picnic Aug.3 Winners will be announced at the Banquet

Hunting and Fishing Days

Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville IL Sept 27-28 Auroraland Archers 3-D Animal Shoot 8am-2pm


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

August 3 Club Championship Target
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.com.

August 2008 Newsletter

August Events

Aug 3- Club Championship Target Round 8am
Aug 3- Club Picnic 11am-?
Aug 7- Club Meeting 7:30pm

*** 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 SHOOTER, not just club members.

August Club Meeting

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


New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

Speaking of Awards

If you shot a Robin Hood during the last two leagues, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.

Club Championship
The Target Round will be held the morning of the Club Picnic, August 3rd.
The 3D leg of the Club Championship was held on the weekend of the MAC shoot May31-June 1



July Club Shoot

Our July Club Shoot was supposed to be on
Sunday July 6. But due to a management snafu it didn’t happen. Come out for the Aug 3 shoot.


Hunting and Fishing Days

Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville IL Sept 27-28 Auroraland Archers 3-D Animal Shoot 8am-2pm


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

August 3 Club Championship Target
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.com.

July 2008 Newsletter

July Events (sneak peek)

July 3- Club Meeting 7:30pm
July 6- Club Shoot 8am-1pm Bowling has been proposed so now there is another chance to try this Game.

*** 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 SHOOTER, not just club members.

July Club Meeting

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

An Open House at Blackwell

There will be another Open House July 19th at the Archery Range at Blackwell F.P. in Warrenville. This was a good time last year and we could use some help in the booth with the opportunity to shoot their range. Ask Dale or Ray for more info.

New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

An Update

Dale has informed me that the Club Awards Wall has been updated and returned.

Speaking of Awards

If you shot a Robin Hood during the last two leagues, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.

Club Championship
The 3D leg of the Club Championship was held on the weekend of the MAC shoot May31-June 1

The Target Round will be held the morning of the Club Picnic, August 3rd.


June Club Shoot

Our June Club Shoot was held on Saturday & Sunday May 31 + June1 in conjunction with the MAC Shoot held at Aurora West F.P. Results will be available at the Meeting July 3rd.

New Archery Game!

There has been proposed a new game of Bowling suggested using the 450 face and having two person teams like the regular game. You will have the choice to shoot one or two arrows in order to make a strike or spare. Any input or questions go to 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.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

August 3 Club Championship Target
Other Shooting Opportunities

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

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
June 28-29 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.com.

Kune 2008 Newsletter

*** 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.

June Club Meeting

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

New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

Speaking of Awards

If you shot a Robin Hood during the last two leagues, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.

Club Championship
The 3D leg of the Club Championship will be held on the weekend of the MAC shoot May31-June 1
The Target Round will be held the morning of the Club Picnic, August 3rd.


May Club Shoot

Our May Club shoot was held on Sunday, May 3.
This was the first time for the game of Bowling and the results are as follows.
1st Dave Shumway & Paul Pizzo 145,144,179=468
2nd Dave Bray & Ray Hatfield 147,130,95=372
3rd Jim Gellner & Jason Wesbrock 121,88,99=308
A lot of fun was had, and a wish that more had participated.


New Archery Game!

There has been proposed a new game of Bowling suggested using the 450 face and having two person teams like the regular game. You will have the choice to shoot one or two arrows in order to make a strike or spare. Any input or questions go to 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.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

May 31- June 1 Club Championship 3D
August 3 Club Championship Target
Other Shooting Opportunities

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

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
June 28-29 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.com.

May 2008 Newsletter

May Events (sneak peek)

May4 - Club Shoot, Bowling! Come and try it!
May1- Club Meeting 7:30pm
May 31-June 1 MAC Shoot at Aurora West Forest Preserve. This will be the 3D leg of the Club Championship.

*** 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.

May Club Meeting

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

New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

Annual Awards Banquet

The Awards Banquet was held at Fisherman’s Inn on April 20, about 50 people attended. Awards were as follows;
Fall 450 League
1st Place
Team4 Ray Hatfield, Priest Walker
2nd Place
Team 1 Dave Mirowski, Gary Awalt


3rd Place
Team 3 Mike Hamburg, Shanon McEacheron

Winter 300 League
1st Place
Team 2 Dave Shumway, Don Libberton, Gary Awalt, Jim Lazowski, Shanon McEacheron, & Kevin Wick.
2nd Place
Team 1 Doug Harwick Bill Berger Dave Ward Kami Kiss Lester Irwin & Karen Larsen.

Winter League Shoot-off
High Score with Handicap
Mike Terrell, who won with # of X’s
High Scratch Score
Dave Shumway

Rollie Mantzke Cub and Youth Award
This went to Shanon McEacheron

John Lippold Outstanding Service(N/Shooter)
Dale Dobbins was the recipient

Dave Treest Outstanding Club Member
Went to Ray Hatfield

Myron Rutledge Lifetime Achievement Award
Was awarded to Dave Shumway

Speaking of Awards

If you shot a Robin Hood during the last two leagues, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.

Thanks from Dale

Dale Dobbins would like to Thank All that supported him during his Hospital stay recently.
Club Championship
The 3D leg of the Club Championship will be held on the weekend of the MAC shoot May31-June 1
The Target Round will be held the morning of the Club Picnic, August 3rd.

Finally Februarys’ Bailey Shoot!!
This was missed at the Banquet but the Winners of the Jim Bailey Memorial Team Shoot were;
1st Place
Ray Hatfield 183
Dave Bray 170
2nd Place
Dave Shumway 191
Dave Mirowski 107

April Club Shoot

Our April Club shoot was held on Sunday, Apr 6. This was an IBO Paper Animal Round. Due to the lack of shooters this was deemed a fun shoot.

New Archery Game!

There has been proposed a new game of Bowling suggested using the 450 face and having two person teams like the regular game. You will have the choice to shoot one or two arrows in order to make a strike or spare. Any input or questions go to 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.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

April 6 – Paper Animal Round
May 31- June 1 Club Championship 3D
August 3 Club Championship Target
Other Shooting Opportunities

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

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
May 24-25 Outdoor 3-D
June 28-29 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]327-2805www.illinoisbowfishing.com