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