AHAMO ARCHERY CLUB September 20, 1998 September 1998 Newsletter CLUB OFFICERS President: Bill Arledge (384-8453) Vice President: Ed Rebarich (345-7608) Secretary: Dave Wise (498-0186) Treasurer: Dave Holthouse (291-0211) Trustees: Bill Rhoades (553-4255) Mike Stanner (592-3308) Sergeant at Arms: Dick Sousa (592-8045) News Editor: Lee Pereksta (592-3856) 3D Coordinator: Mike Vandeman (402 332-4625) Indoor range phone (734-7272)
September 14 Club Meeting News
Club Meeting highlights
The September meeting was attended by 18 members. We discussed indoor leagues, a shooters school, an upcoming swap meet, the next indoor winter games, JOAD, and a proposal to form a joint association with other clubs to share the indoor range. There were no new members voted in at the meeting. Jack White won the incentive drawing for $11.00.
New Members
There were no new members voted in at the September meeting.
Key Dates to Remember
Sept 15 Opening day of deer season. Tuesdays Indoor Leagues (7:00) starting on 9/22/98 Oct 5 Club Meeting at 7:00, indoor range * Scott Momson will speak on how to not get lost in the woods.
Lost Month
A lot has happened in the last 2 months. Note first that there was no August newsletter - your newsletter editor was on vacation for 2 weeks. In addition the September newsletter is late because the September club meeting was held on the 14th.
Open House
Ahamo held another open house on August 29th. There was plenty of help at the workparty on the 28th and at the open house. Several club members helped out that week end and everything ran well. We had about 10 to 15 guests at our open house. Thank you to all that helped and a special thanks to Bill Arledge for setting it up and Dick Sousa for being the contact person listed on the flyers and in the newspaper.
Bowhunter Tune Up Day
The club held a Bowhunter tune up day on September 5. Roy Canterbury ran this and did a good job. Many hunters were at our range shooting Broadheads and tuning up equipment. Roy was even fletching arrows for some of the bowhunters.
3D News
Thanks went out to Mike Vandeman, John Terfone, and their wives for all the work they did this past year running the 3D shoots. It was a very successful season mainly due to the hard work by these and other members. Mike also thanked Dave Holthouse, and Jack and Dustin White for the use of their 4 wheelers at the shoots. Thanks also to Jack and Dustin for the use of their trailer during the season and for building the moving target we used at our shoots.
Mike said that we will be needing more targets as we prepare for our indoor 3D shoots.
Mike did an excellent job this past year, and will be passing on the coordination of our 3D’s to someone else for next year. If anyone has an interest in this position please contact Bill Arledge. The 3D coordinators do not pay dues while they hold that position. Mike mentioned at the meeting that it would be a great help if we would also create a position of registration coordinator for our shoots. If anyone has an interest in that position please con tact Bill on that also.
The State 3D was a large success. over 80 shooters registered for state or club awards. Scores of all shooters are on the last page of the newsletter.
Door Prize Thank you’s
We would like to thank again, those that donated prizes to our 1998 Rendezvous Shoot.
Please support the stores and manufacturers that supported us; and when you purchase something from a local store be sure to mention that you are an Ahamo member so they know our members are shopping there.
Supporting Stores include:
Woods and Waters Guns Unlimited Tackle Box Bluffs Archery OutfittersSupporting Manufacturers include:
Hoppe’s Wasp Archery Products Buck Stop Lure Co. Easton Technical Div Outdoor Edge Kwikee Kwiver Co. Warren-Sweat
Indoor Leagues are starting..
Indoor Leagues are starting.. Here is your chance to get ready for the new indoor tournament season and to keep in practice during hunting season. Leagues are scheduled to start on Tuesday September 22, 1998. Shooting will start at around 7:00.
Outdoor League results..
The outdoor leagues were held at Mike Stanner’s house and were a lot of fun. We decided to make it a money league where we drew for opponents each night and won back money that was paid at the end of the league. A list of those that shoot and their winnings follow. (If you have not been paid your winnings yet, please be at one of the upcoming club meetings.) The league made $112.00 for the club.
Lee Pereksta $12.25 Harry Thompson $7.75 Mike Stanner $5.25 Bill Rhoades $4.00 Eric Pollack $2.25 Rich Stone $2.00 Kit Secord $2.00 Mike Quick $1.50 Mary Lou Pereksta $1.00
Plans for the next Club Meeting
At our next Club meeting we will be holding a swap meet, so bring any of your old equipment you want to sell. It will also be a chance to buy equipment at bargain prices. We will also be auctioning off some of our shot up 3D targets. These make excellent broadhead targets.
In addition, we will have a speaker at our next meeting. Scott Momson is a Bowhunter Education instructor with a good knowledge of outdoor survival and first aid. He will be speaking on how not to get lost in the woods..
YMCA News
Bill Arledge purchased 3 bows and a half gross of arrows for the YMCA camp for about $180.00. We will be giving them to the YMCA to thank them for letting us use their property this past year.
Hunting Season News
Hunting Season is now here. At our last club meeting we decided to have a big buck contest again, and to make it a regular part of our big game awards every year. Please contact Ed Rebarich or Lee Pereksta when you get any deer this year so we can add you to the list of those that will receive deer awards. If you get a buck and want to enter it in the big buck contest bring your rack to a club meeting to be measured.
Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent will be in town in October and would like to speak to a group of fellow archers while he is here. Bill Arledge asked we could volunteer our range for that meeting. The club voted to give Bill the go ahead to make our range available. We don’t know for sure if this will happen or when it will be, so note that the range may be closed to open shooting one evening next month.
Shooters School update
Bill Arledge said there were two types of shooters schools we could host at our range. He recommended one offered by the NFAA and will be working to set that up sometime early next year. He said the current estimate is that the cost will be around $200.00 per student. The school can be held for 15 to 23 students. We will offer it to Club members first and then to non members if it does not fill up. Non club members will be charged a slightly higher price.
Bill Arledge and Bill Lewis presented a proposal to the club. They offered to hold special classes for competitive shooters to cover all aspects of shooting. Both are very active in competitive shooting and are extremely knowledgeable in equipment, shooting techniques, available equipment, and the mental aspects of the game. Bill said they would run the class for several weeks and would charge a yet to be determined fee (most of which would go to the club).
The classes would be offered to ‘serious’ competitors only that would be willing to put forth the effort to practice and improve, and that are serious about learning winning archery.
If you are interested in this, please contact Bill Arledge.
JOAD Start-up
We are again preparing to offer a Junior Olympic Archery Development program. This program is for anyone under the age of 18. There will be a minimal fee for each participant anticipated to be $2.00 for members and $3.00 for non members.
Joad will be starting the first Thursday in October at about 7:00. Last year there were a lot of participants and we hope it goes as well this year. Archers can bring their own equipment, but if they do not have any, several sets of bows and arrows will be on hand at the range.
This is an excellent opportunity to introduce your children to archery, or for children that have shot before to shoot with others. Encourage your child to bring friends.
The duration of the league will be discussed on the first night. If you would like to help with the league contact Bill Arledge (his phone number is on the front of the newsletter). If you will be bringing a child and can help during the program give Bill a call also.
Senior Shoot held at Kearney
There was a Senior shoot held in Kearney on August 20th. Two of our members won their division and are eligible to shoot in the National Senior Olympics to be held at Disney World. Congratulations to Bill Arledge and Mike Stanner for their fine shooting at this tournament. They both shoot very well for their age.
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Club Shirts
The club shirts are now available. Several members have already picked theirs up. If you ordered one, or would like to buy one, Bill Arledge does have some available now. The price is pretty reasonable: $15.00 for a polo shirt, and $9.00 for a T-Shirt.
Lost...
Robie Valeika left a True Ball Release at the range early in September and when he returned the next night to look for it, it was gone. If anyone picked it up, please call Robie or contact me, so we can get it back to him.
Indoor Range Proposal
A proposal for the sharing of our indoor range with other clubs was discussed at the August Club meeting. Bill Lewis wrote up an initial proposal which was discussed, and a decision made to open up a dialog with other clubs to see if there was an interest in it.
There were a couple of reasons for the proposal. First of all, the rent for our range will be going up next year and we seem to be stretching our treasurery a little right now. We should be ok because our dues are due in January and we will again be hosting the Winter Games. However, we don’t seem to be building the treasury up to be able to handle emergencies.
Another reason for the proposal is to help expand our sport. Our range seems to be underutilized. We could easily handle another league or two and there always seems to be room for more people when we are practicing. If we could expand our leagues, and increase the income we could receive from additional members of the club (or the newly proposed association), then we would not have to put on so many 3D shoots or stretch the use of our old 3D targets so much, to help cover our rent.
Based on the recommendation to open up a dialog with other clubs, we had a meeting at our range on September 9th. Six members of our board met with three members of the Golden Arrow Club and three members from Potawattami.
At the meeting we discussed the proposal as openly as possible. A lot of points were brought up and it was decided that each of the clubs would discuss the proposal at their next meetings and that we would get back together for further discussion after our October meeting.
Please review the following points that were brought up and pass your comments on to a board member, or be at the October club meeting to discuss your thoughts. Remember, these were just points that were discussed - nothing is final and more discussion will take place before a final proposal can be brought back to the club. In addition, the clubs might not even be able to reach an agreement on sharing the indoor range.
Discussion points from the meeting to discuss the sharing of our indoor range:
-The basis of the initial proposal was to form an association for the express purpose of sharing the indoor range. The clubs would still keep their individual identities, but would be members of the same indoor range association and their outdoor programs would be each clubs own responsibility.
-The initial proposal was to determine a fee that each club would pay to the association each month based on the membership of each club. The fee would be determined based on a projection of the annual range expenses and proposed range income.
-Ahamo currently has 53 members, GA has 20, Potawattami has 25.
-The association board would have equal members on it from each club, and would settle all disputes that might come up.
-We proposed that that fee sufficient to more than cover the cost of the range be paid for 2 years and then when a ‘contingency fund’ is established we could modify the fee structure.
-GA dues are now $125, and they pay about $200 per month for their indoor range.
-Potawattami dues are now $30.00 of which $12.00 goes to their state association. They have no indoor range.
-We discussed allowing a $2.00 fee reduction for all shoots held by any of the 3 clubs if their members were members of the association.
-Indoor 3D’s would be shared between clubs with each club providing an equal number of targets for 3D shoots.
-We discussed the association receiving the proceeds of all shoots held at the indoor range. Potawattami had a problem with that - as they were looking at holding indoor shoots to help finance their range costs.
-Potawattami’s main objection seemed to be the increase in dues that would be necessary.
-GA’s main objection seemed to be the location, because so many of their members live fairly closer to their current range.
-GA and Potawattami both seemed positive about the proposal, and were going to present it at their next club meetings.
State 3D Results
There were 92 shooters at the State 3D Tournament on August 9. A list of the State Champions and Scores of all shooters follow.
MBO Harry Grim 404 1st Bill Lewis 400 2nd Robby Valeka 394 3rd Jim Ellison 387 Gary Swigart 383 Tom Bayly 369 Dustin White 362 Ed Rebarich 350 Marvin Tippery 345 Dale McPheeters 335 Mike Vandeman 330 Todd Lehigh 307 Jeff Barnes 279 Scott Brennan 277 MBA Dan Hagedorn 361 1st Brian Ogleve 358 2nd Scott Specht 329 3rd Greg Thomas 318 Frank Wilkins 318 Dick Glaseman 311 Gordan Specht 307 Daryl Clark 296 Bob Hacker 294 Evan Stachowicz 291 TRADITIONAL Terry Bennet 349 1st Steve Simpson 344 2nd Russell Topp 341 3rd Rod Aden 324 Jim Merriman 317 Tarry Helle 304 Bill Arledge 297 Terry Ryber 260 Joe Palik 248 Mike Podany 195 MBR - Championship Flight John Nebel 404 1st Roy Shelton 389 2nd Terry Bisgard 385 3rd Tim Pugsley 384 Gary Fox 376 Jeff Micek 358 Jim Partin 357 John Terfone 357 Ken Elan 356 Mark Cormick 356 Garry Puch 355 Brennan Klassen 354 Rich Saar 353 Jerry Ingram 347 Kent Colgrove 347 MBR - First Flight Rolland Harden 346 1st Robert Antrim 346 2nd Larry Goertz 344 3rd Charles King 343 Jack Davis 335 Roy Canterbury 333 Wes Smith 326 Michael Bennett 326 Ben Henk 323 Michael Wehrman 318 Joel Vanderleest 302 Ron Vogt 300 Jack White 294 Dave Mace 273 FBR Julie Brown 369 1st Kris Partin 353 2nd Bobbi Boze 326 3rd Linda Wiley 324 Ann Stachowicz 317 Chris Phillips 275 CUB Kaylash Pymptom 241 1st Alex Micek 221 2nd Jim Morton 166 3rd Tory Fox 137 Chris Canterbury 119 John Musil 111 YFR Cassy Morton 289 1st Micky Vandeman 211 2nd Nicole Canterbury 193 3rd YMF Michael Musil 264 1st MCU Steven Wiley 272 1st Jordan Marquis 263 Tom Marquis 249 YMR Gary Fox 355 1st Eric White 345 2nd Collin Davis 304 3rd Bobby Musil 277 Jon Gregory 261 Josh Wiley 232 YFF Brittney Simpson 333 1st Samantha Musil 249 1st SENIOR MALE Gary Brunberg 315 1st Steve Schnittker 289
Newsletter Articles
If anyone has a newsletter article, or even some equipment they would like to sell, please let me know.
Items for Sale:
Contact Dave Wise at 498-0186
Bear Hunter Bow 28-30” draw 55-70# Overdraw with TM Hunter Rest 3 pin glow dot sight bow quiver with arrows tuned for hunting - peep in string $300 invested, will sell for $180.00From Mike Stanner, a couple of ‘non archery’ items:
83 Mustang GT 5.0 rebuilt motor and transmission many extra parts, tires and rims. Good condition $2500 or best offer 339-9122 74 Dodge Motor Home 20' Cab and Roof Top Air New Refrigerator and Tires No Rust Excellent Condition Sleeps 6 $6000 or best offer 345-2705From Kent Grabau http://www.samron.com
Hoyt Medallian. In near perfect condition and has a 30' draw length. Set at 45 - 60#'s. Ten inch stabilizer 5 position site of unknown make - (I don't remember what I bought!). I used it only 1 season, shooting at Ahamo. Otherwise, it's just been sitting in my closet collecting dust. I'm asking $225.00.Contact Bill Rhoades at 932-0417
PSE Inferno Camo, Maxis Cams/with overdraw 31 inch draw 60-70 lbs Machined riser with wood grip 3D or Hunting $200.00 Browning Boss Mantis Machined Riser Black with Camo limbs 45-60 lbs 30,31,32 inch draw Heat Cams or Hunting $300.00
1998 Scheduled Tournaments
January 3,4 Woods & Waters - FITA 11 Freemont - 300 17,18 Holiday Inn Shoot (Golden Arrow) 25 Lichfield - 300 February 1 Grand Island - 300, Silver Dollar Shoot 8 Lincoln - 300 Presidents Day Shoot 14,15 Winter Games (In Omaha) 20,21,22 Wichita, KS - NAA Indoor Nationals 21,22 Columbus - 300 and 3D 28, March 1 - Columbus - NFAA Indoor Sectionals March 6,7,8 Las Vegas Indoor 7 NBA Banquet 8 Ahamo - 300 15 Freemont 300 21,22 Lincoln - State Indoor 28,29 NFAA Nationals 29 Grand Island - Indoor 3D April 4,5 Woods & Waters - 300 19 Ahamo-300 fairwell to indoor shoot June 7 Grand Island - Field/Hunter/Animal 13,14 Kearney - State Field 21 Kansas City - Outdoor Sectionals 28 State Target - Lichfield July 12 Grand Island - Outdoor 900 round 18,19 Lincoln - Summer Games 27-31 NFAA Outdoor Sectionals August 9 Ahamo - State 3D November 8 Woods & Water - 300 15 Grand Island - 300 (and Pres/Secy mtg.) 22 Ahamo - 300 December 6 Freemont - 300 13 Ahamo - 300
1998 Scheduled 3D Tournaments
January 11 Blair 25 Ahamo February 1 Atlantic 8 Blair 14,15 Cornhusker Winter Games Ahamo - 3D Full Draw - Dart Woods & Waters - 300 21,22 Columbus 22 Pottawatamie 28, March 1 Sheldon IA - IBO Qualifier March 8 Atlantic 14 Ahamo 15 Lincoln 22 Loess Hills 29 Grand Island Pottawatamie April 4,5 Carlton IA - 1st leg; Triple Crown 5 Ahamo 12 Atlantic 19 Golden Arrow 26 Robinhood (Freemont) May 2,3 Neola MRAA IBO Qualifier - 2nd leg, Triple Crown 10 Ahamo 17 Lincoln 24,25 Pottawatamie 31 Loess Hills June 6,7 Golden Arrow - IBO Championship 14 Robinhood (Freemont) 21 Loess Hills 28 Atlantic July 4,5 Ahamo 11,12 Robinhood - John C Freemont Days 11,12 Golden Arrow - Ted Nugents "Kamp for Kids" Benefit 3D 18,19 Lincoln - Cornhusker Games August 1,2 Lincoln 9 Ahamo - State 3D 15,16 Golden Arrow 23 Loess Hills 30 Pottawatamie September 5 Ahamo - Bowhunter Broadhead Tune-up 6,7 Atlantic 13 Robinhood (Freemont)Contacts for 3D shoots: Ahamo - Mike (402) 332-4625 Lincoln - Archie (402) 477-8067 Atlantic - Mike (712) 549-2302 Loes Hills - John (712) 527-5189 (712) 527-2900 - Jim (402) 779-2811 Blair - Russ 426-5790 Pottawatamie - Mark (712) 325-9121 Golden Arrow - Dale (402) 496-1998 - Wes (402) 571-7192 Robinhood - Jerry (402) 727-5501 - Bob (402) 727-5835
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