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BIA News and Info!
The Big Indian Archers had a 3D shoot October 1st and 2nd. The weather was gorgeous, the smoked chicken was awesome,
and we all had a very enjoyable time!
With hunting seasons and ballgames, and busy schedules, we opted not to
have an October meeting.
So, we discussed afew things and will continue to post important information and dates
on our webpage and facebook.
We still plan to do the roadside cleanup this Fall; will keep you posted on the
date.
A keychain from Blue Valley Door Co, Beatrice, with 2 keys, was found on the parking lot over the weekend.
Just call if they are yours......785-562-5418
Harry will start having the indoor range open on Tuesdays from
now on....this is Youth Night; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Please remember, all those who shoot at our indoor, we really appreciate
you becoming members so we are all properly covered for liability insurance........only $20 per person or $25 per family.
Next
meeting will be in November.
Thank you again everyone for your continued support of our archery club. Our success
still amazes us and without "YOU", it would not be possible.
Happy hunting to all!!!
The Big Indian Archers met Friday, September 9th; Mike opened the meeting by reporting that we
had 407 shooters at our Jamboree weekend.
Julie read the minutes and financial reports. Bills were presented and paid. After such a successful shoot, we
decided to order afew more big targets for our October shoot; guess you will have to come and check it out! 
Roadside cleanup will be soon; John will let us know the date and we will post it online and facebook. We certainly
do appreciate all of those who show up to to help; and remember, supper is served afterwards at the shelter.
A huge thank you goes out to each and everyone of you who helped support our archery club in any way possible;
our Jamboree weekend has become a pretty big deal and we need to thank everybody who worked hard to set up, all
the donations, raffle prizes, those who participated in all the games, which brought in a good amount of money to be used
toward future youth bows, etc......
We also want to give a big thank you out to the campers for being so neat; the camping area is again "spotless"
as we like to see it.
Once again, thank you to each and every one of you for supporting the Big Indian Archers.
We will be having one more shoot, October 1st and 2nd: shooting times will be the same as other weekends; we are
having special meals those two days..........no burgers. Will be having smoked chicken, baked beans, chili dogs and polish,
BBQ beef sandwiches, brownies, and whatever else the cook comes up with.
Happy Hunting to all of you!!!
Big Indian Archers met Friday, August 12th.
Mike opened the meeting by reporting that we had 283 shooters
at our August 6th and 7th 3D. Once again, thanks to each and every one of you for making it another great month!
Larry
reported that the youth trophies were ordered.
We talked about Jakes Day and who would be able to help there and who was
available to help with our Youth Day at the range. Larry also brought up the idea of holding Jakes Day at our archery range
in the future.
Galen reported that the new inserts and targets were ordered. He also asked for a show of hands
on how many would be interested in an October shoot. This would be October 2nd and 3rd.
Then we proceeded to
discuss the upcoming Jamboree weekend. We will have plenty of games, the dunk tank, long yardage shooting, ladies raffle table,
then the general raffle and awards will be held at 4:00. All score cards must be in on Sunday at 3:00 to be eligible for any
awards.
We will have a Potluck/BBQ meal following the raffle (6:00); please bring DRINKS, and a covered dish. We will furnish
the table service and meats.
Hope to see you all September 3rd and 4th!!
Sorry this newsletter is so late! The secretary/hotpicklelady,
has been busy in the kitchen canning away for the past 2 weeks!
Big Indian Archers met on July 8th. Mike opened
the meeting, by reporting that we had 232 shooters over the July 4th weekend.
Julie gave financial reports and bills were presented
and paid.
Art and Peg Nietfeld and son were guests.
Mark Williamson has the Youth weekend planned
out and presented his ideas and asked for the club's help; this will be Friday and Saturday, August 12th and 13th. This weekend
happens to be Jake's Day also, so we ask for all to help so we can attend and help at both events.
Todd Zedicher was present and explained his ideas
for our working with the older Boy Scouts a lot of discussion was held.
Mike thanked Harry for all the time he spends
with the youth at all the events!
Jenny, from Fairbury 4H, was present and talked
of her plans to bring the youth to our April shoot next year.
Talked about putting a speed limit on the road
into the range; the new rock needs to be worked in slowly, not thrown off the road.
Conversation continued with Todd about ideas for
working and starting a venture boy scouts youth group
August 3D shoot is August 6th and 7th! Hope it
cools down by then, but just in case it doesn't, remember we have a neat "dunk tank"!!! Hope to see you all then!
To All that want to keep up on the club activities!
We would like to encourage you to join us on Facebook. I have been trying to
keep up with all new news and plans.
New Ideas for the August 3D are in the works…..
get the Camper packed and get your bows ready to go It’s 3D Time……………………..
See You at the Range…………….Big
Indian Archers!!!!!!
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The Big Indian Archers met May 13th, at the range. After enjoying a BBQ/Potluck supper, we held our meeting.
Mike opened by announcing that we had 253 shooters May 7th and 8th; once again, thanks to all who came to shoot,
and also to our club members who work so hard preparing for these weekends!
At our June shoot, on the 4th and 5th, we are having Dick Turpin, as our special guest. Dick plans to camp out with
us, sit around the campfires and have question and answers as time permits.
This weekend is also Sam Wymore Days and we will be participating in the parade as usual.
Thank you's were read from the CEO 4H club and also the Ray Reckley family.
NRD Fish Day was last Saturday; thank you to our members who could come and help.
We can sure use help this Spring mowing; with the recent rains, the grass is growing fast. If you can help any day,
please call one of the guys if you wish........Larry, 239-9011, Mike, 239-7286, or Harry, 645-3616.
June 11th is the Grand Opening of Big Indian Lake here.
June 18th is Beatrice's triathalon and parade; we plan to participate in both events.
The NRD is going to charge camping fees this year to help cover all the lake improvements ; they ask a $5 donation, per
camper, per night.
Galen reported that we will have a gas golf cart to use for the next shoots. Also, has a great set up again for next
month! 
Jerry reported on Ray Reckley's progress with fighting his cancer and he gave a "heartfelt" thank you from Ray and family, for
all our donations from last months shoot.
Everyone of you, have a safe Memorial weekend and remember the true meaning of this day. A huge thank you to anyone and
everyone who ever served our country, who helped give us our freedoms of today! God Bless Our Troops!
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he Big Indian Archers met Friday, April 8th, after doing the roadside cleanup on highway 8. Lunch and drinks
were served for all those who showed up to help! Thank you everybody!!!
Mike opened the meeting by proudly announcing the results of our 1st shoot of the year........282 shooters!!!
Fantastic!!
Julie gave the secretary/treasurer's report; read thank you's, and gave the income and expenses from the
shoot. Again........fantastic numbers.
In officer's reports, Larry asked what everybody thought of he new rotating target and asked if the club
wanted to pay for it; we voted yes.
Larry also said the parking lot was done; new trees need tying up and asked if the fire rings were placed
in the right spots to be attached; also mentioned the need for more help watering the trees and mowing this year.
Galen had ideas to help out with the backed-up shooters on big weekends; everybody was asked to think it
over.
Galen also said we were looking into leasing or renting a gas golf cart. If anybody knows of any, please
give us a call.
Our next shoot is Mother's Day weekend; like it or not, that's when our shoot date landed.....we will have
alittle surprise for all mother's that attend that weekend..........you will have to just come and see!!! 
The club had a lengthy conversation about the NRD's letter, concerning the future use of the lake, possible
permits, etc.
Many opinions were heard, and most comments were, that as much work as all of us have done up there,
we felt we did not want to be forced to pay a fee to camp. We thought it might be more of a hassle than it's worth (trying
to collect). However, if there is anyway we, the club, can help support the NRD, ideas are welcome.........possibly make a
donation after each shoot??
As for the "no wake" lake, most everyone agreed to the peacefullness of a fishing, camping and quiet lake.
Our next bow shoot will be May 7th and 8th; bring your mothers, wives, or daughters out to enjoy the weekend
with us.
Next meeting will be May 13th, at the outdoor range.
Happy Easter and Happy Spring to all!!! 
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The Big Indian Archers met March 13th at 4:00 p.m.
Mike opened the meeting by telling everybody what a great group of workers we had Saturday at the range;
we got all the new fence put up, trees around the shelter all trimmed, new soundboard and burlaps at the practice range, new
rock spread, and the new trees are coming.
Julie gave the secretary/treasurers report; bills were presented and paid.
Lanna showed the t-shirts she bought for the ladies raffle this Fall; thank you Lanna!
In officers reports, Larry reported all the work that he and Harry had done throughout the week; there are
$5800 of new shade trees coming out on our camping grounds, which will be a wonderful addition; the rock that the NRD donated
to us, is being spread around for new drives and camping pads. We definitely all need to thank the NRD for all the rock they
donated and the use of their equipment, especially the skid-loader.
Harry and Larry have spent more hours out there, working, than any of us can even realize! We owe them both
a BIG pat on the back.........
Larry was happy to present the club with a $10,000 check from the Thomas Foundation Grant! This money will
be used for all of the new improvements to our camping areas, the new trees, and playground. We are sure you will all see
the benefits from this grant money and appreciate it more and more, year after year.
Larry asked for more volunteers this year with all the mowing and watering the new trees; if you would like
to help out anytime, just call Larry at 402-239-9011. The beauty of the range takes many hours of donated time and we need new volunteers every year.
The Platte River Expo for the youth is April 20th and 21st this year. Anyone interested in going along to
teach archery to the youth, can spend a night in a cabin, free of charge. Larry and Harry plan to attend.
Larry also reported that the NBA Banquet was very nice and our dontated bow brought in alot of money for
the club. He then presented Hunter Weiss with a plaque for his "First Big Game" kill; congratulations Hunter!!!!
Galen reported that he and Harry are going this week to get the load of iron for the new playground, so
that work will be starting before you know it. Galen also showed two new Darton youth bows, in bright orange and green colors!
Cool!
The Indoor range will be open Tuesday evenings yet through the month of March. League shooters finished
up, so won't be open other week nights and Sundays any longer.
Julie is ordering the new 2011 shirts.
Our raffle list is growing; we have a gun, a pink Mission Menace bow, a Darton Ranger bow, orange or green,
binoculars, and $100 Cabela's gift card, misc items and smaller items you need not be present to win.
Wahoo Indoor shoot is March 19th and 20th. Big Buck Classic is March 25, 26, and 27.
May we remind you again, that all Saturdays in March are "work days" at the outdoor range. Last week we
had Rob Roetelle and Pat Halderman, all the way down from Lincoln, to help out! How nice!
Bring your sack lunch and come help, so that we can continue to be the biggest and best archery shoot around!!!!!!!!
It's hard to believe, but our first 3D shoot is only a couple of weeks away.........April 2nd and 3rd!!!!
Next meeting will be Friday evening, April 8th, at the range, 7:00 p.m.
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The Big Indian Archers met February 6th.
Secretary/treasurers report was given; afew bills were presented and paid; a thank you from Rachel Lottman
and family was read.
A new member, John Jarosh, was present and introduced by Larry.
Those who attended the Pheasants Banquet, reported having a good time and our donated bow package was won
by Eric Martin. Congratulations!!
Whitetails Banquet it this weekend, the 12th; we will be giving away another youth bow package to some lucky
young person.
Larry reported good news on the grants that we have applied for; Norris Grant will be for our new playground;
other grants, if we get them, will go for all of the new camping pads we plan to put in, new trees around the areas, new roads,
etc.
Whenever you see Larry Lottman, be sure to thank him for all his time spent working on these grants! Without
his work and time, there wouldn't be the money that we have been granted so far........Thanks to the Good Lord, Larry survived
a very scary accident on his tractor, and is still here to keep us all in line!!
Mike had a draft of the new Shooter of the Year rules; they were read and approved and will be posted
for all to see.
The rest of the time was spent discussing Spring work to be done at the outdoor range. Also talked alot
about raffle prizes for this year, and ideas for the 2011 t-shirt.
We already have 2 guns and bows for the raffle and will be purchasing some very nice items in the near future.
As always, we ask anyone to consider donating something, or helping toward the purchase........thank you, in advance!!
The ladies raffle went over so well last year, that we plan to do the same thing again this year. So, ladies,
we would appreciate any, and all, donations for this table.
All Saturdays in March, we plan to be working at the outdoor range, weather permitting. Anytime you can
come, from 1:00 p.m. on, come out and help us prepare for another great year of Big Indian Archers 3D's!!!!
Next meeting will be March 13, at the indoor range; the first weekend, we will be gone to the NBA Banquet
in Kearney.
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Big Indian Archers met January 9th, at Mike and Lori's; we spent the afternoon, folding and getting the
2011 memberships ready for mailing.
Secretary and Treasurer's reports were given; bills were presented and paid.
None of the officers had anything new to report at this time; however, Galen presented a drawing and price
for the new "Big Indian Archers Rock" that we would like to get this year. Everybody approved and liked it, so we will go
ahead and get it ordered; it will be delivered and put in place sometime this Spring.
Shooter of the Year rules were once again discussed; there will be afew new stipulations and we will print
these up and have them for all to see.
The Indoor Range is being used well again this Winter; all are welcome to come and practice or compete.
Don't forget the upcoming events........Columbus Indoor 3D Shoot, January 29th and 30th; Pheasants
Banquet is February 5th, and Whitetails Banquet is February 12th. Call any member for details and tickets.
The next meeting will be February 6th at 1:00 at the Indoor range, weather permitting.
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The Big Indian Archers met Sunday afternoon, the 19th, at Mike and Lori's.
Mike opened the meeting with holiday wishes
to all of us; also passed on wishes from some of the emails he's been receiving.
Julie gave the year end income and expense
reports; checking and savings' balances.
In other officers reports, Harry told us that the NRD still hasn't plugged
the lake; they are waiting for frozen ground, so they can place trees and brush in fishing areas.
Galen was asked to get
an estimate on iron prices for the new playground equipment that we plan to make this coming year.
Larry reported that
he has the applications filled out for the Norris grant and also the Thomas Foundation grant........these funds will be for
the new playground and also for new camping area, trees, and other improvements.
Upcoming events to keep in mind:
January
29 & 30th.....Columbus Indoor Shoot
February 5th........Pheasants Forever Banquet, Holiday Inn, Beatrice, Ne
February
12th.......Whitetails Banquet, Wymore Community Center, Wymore, Ne
In other business, we decided to donate a
youth bow, set up package, again this year, to both Pheasants and Whitetails. This will be for a drawing, for youth only.
The
idea of having a nice name rock was discussed. We will check on prices and plan to have one done and delivered by Spring.
Mark
Williamson asked if we would consider having a Youth Day or evening, sometime next Summer. He will check into available dates.
The
Indoor Range will again be open for fun or competition this year.
Tuesday nights are Youth Night and we are already open
from 6:00-8:00p.m.; this will continue into next year.
Wednesday nights will be compound night again, from 6:00-8:00.
Thursday
nights will be traditional night; 6:00-8:00.
We would ask that all shooters either be, or become a member of our club.
($20 single, $25 family)
Sunday afternoons will be open on and after January 16th, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
We ask for a
$10 competition fee.
Next meeting will be Sunday, January 9th, at Mike and Lori's at 2:00. Feel free to bring
snacks and drinks for afterwards.
We Big Indian Archers all wish all of you "fellow archers" out there, the Merriest
of Christmas' and a Happy New Year!!!!!!
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