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BIA News and Info!
Big Indian Archers met for an informal meeting, Sunday, July 4th, after the "great rained out shoot"!!
Saturday was a successful day with 154 shooters; we also invited Martha Thomas out in the afternoon for a tour of the
range and showed her where some of the grant money went to this year. Martha was very impressed with all the work we have
done, and are still doing to keep the youth interested in the sport of archery.
The Wymore paper was present and took some pictures and did a very nice write-up on our archery club and all of our activities
we are involved in.
Mike told us our Triathalon team placed 2nd on Father's Day weekend this year; way to go guys!!
Larry recomended that we order new tarp roll-ups for the shelter; it was discussed and voted on and approved.
Mike and Larry also gave big "thank you's" to those who did alot of extra work this month..........Galen and Harry and
Julie for all the "hot" hours spent making the new walking bridge down in the bowl area; and also a big thanks to Chad and
his boys for being present all weekend and all the extra help that they were! Hope you want to do it again, guys!
Beatrice Fair wants our youth equipment and set up there on July 25th, at 1:00; anyone that can attend, please come and
help out.
The Boy Scout's outing at the outdoor range will be Tuesday, August 10th, at 7:00.
Other things, such as trophies, Iron Man targets, old targets to be set out for sale, etc.........were discussed.
Next 3D shoot will be August 7th and 8th.........hope to see you all there.
The Big Indian Archers met Friday, May 7th, at Larry's house, due to cold and wind.
Mike opened the meeting with a hearty congrats to everyone for another fantastic shoot!!! We had 257 shooters sign in;
and now have 121 memberships.
Mike read a letter of appreciation from a new shooter; complimenting us on a "great everything"
Wymore Days are coming up June 5th and 6th; we will participate in the parade as usual.
In officers reports:
Larry told alittle about the Platte River Expo that he and Harry attended, and that he thought it was well worth attending
and helping out.
Harry had nothing new to report on the lake project; just waiting for the weather to cooperate.
John said we need to replace some burlaps on the walking trail targets; also advised about using too many small targets
at our shoots.
Galen mentioned the bridge to the south needs repaired or replaced; talked about some new target set-ups, with some "questionable
looks"!!!!
Julie showed the shirt they had made up for possible 2010 t-shirts; everyone agreed that is was a good one, so will start
ordering and having them available at the June shoot. (We think you will like them  )
The camping guys suggested possible solar lights for the restrooms; both outside and inside.
Free Fish Day is May 22nd; all who can attend and help, it's at Swan Lake this year. We will be there around 8:00. Come
help with the youth and join in the fun!!
Galen took inventory of replacement centers and mentioned the ones we need; Galen and Julie will do their bookwork and
order what is needed at the time.
Next meeting will be June 11th, at the outdoor range (we hope)
Hope to see you all at our next shoot, June 5th and 6th!!!
Hello to all...........
Big Indian Archers met Friday, April 16th, at the Indoor range.
Julie gave the last months minutes and financial report; we had a great 1st 3D shoot and want to thank each and every
one of you for coming to support us and hope you had a good time.
We talked of some work needed, widening some paths, new rock around the shelter and other areas.
Roadside cleanup on Highway 8 will be Tuesday, April 20th; come whenever you can, swing into the shelter and get bags
and vests and enjoy in "keeping America beautiful"..................lunch will be served at the shelter afterwards, for
those who helped.
Comments and new ideas were brought up and discussed; these will be worked on as we find time.
Our next 3D shoot is right around the corner............May 1st and 2nd; we will be working on new shoots and ideas just
for you! Come check it out.......we have a couple of new targets coming too...........wonder what it is this time?????????
We just want to say a big "thank you" again to all who helped in any way to help make our 1st shoot such a great success;
Larry did a great job at the playground, making up new equipment for the kids and it was with great pleasure, watching them
all weekend having fun and enjoying themselves...........
Harry and Larry are the lucky ones that are retired (??????) and spend alot of their time out at the range doing things
that "you or me" don't even know need to be done..............their hours and work will never be appreciated as much as should
be, but just thanking them now and then, will do the job.
Thanks to "someone" sending out an email, asking for "HELP", we had quite afew extra's show up Thursday and Friday nights,
and it helped out so-o-o much; every little thing is appreciated; we had someone sweeping the sidewalks, cleaning out the
bathrooms, walking the driveway in (Rudder), weedeating around the sidewalks.........all of it making for a welcome first
time shoot.
We hope you can all show up again this month and do the same.........we always work the whole week before a shoot; just
give us a call.......
Remember.................." TEAMWORK"
Hello fellow archers!
Happy Spring, and Happy Easter to each and every one of you!!! We did survive that LONG Winter, didn't we????
The Big Indian Archers met on March 19th, for a short meeting; we mostly talked about our first 3D coming up, which
is April 10th and 11th. Larry said he has the John Deere Gator leased and ready for use this year; Harry and Larry had walked
the trails and said everything was pretty much okay and not in need of alot of work.
So far, we have some very nice raffle items for this year's Jamboree; 270 Rifle, Martin Cheetah bow (right or left-handed),
Martin Jaguar take-down bow, Spyderweb S1.5 target................many more to be donated.
We also have a Diamond Edge Bow, Diamond Edge Mini Bow, and a Pink Darton Ranger bow.........these are all to be advertised
and you can purchase tickets for each item as you please.
We kind of wanted to do roadway pick-up before our first shoot, but didn't find the time; if anyone is wanting a nice
little walk, bring along a trash bag and walk the roadsides and pick up the trash.........is sure makes things look alot nicer.
Since it was so nice yesterday, we went to the range and cleaned up our grill/stove, cleaned out the shelter abit and
walked the trails............can't wait to get the "thinking cap" on for the target placements!
Everyone knows how groceries have gone up, but we still try to get the best buys around to keep our meal prices down;
we will go up to $5.00 a meal this year, but that will include 1/4# burger, 1/4# hot dog, or polish, 2 choices of cheese,
all the condiments, chips, cookies and pop..............Gatorade will be $1 and water .50 cents.
Hope to see you all on the 10th or 11th!!!
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Happy February to all!!! Hope you are enjoying our winter this year.
The Big Indian Archers met February 7th at the Indoor Range.
Mike opened the meeting with talk of our new advanced hunter class; some discussion was held.
Julie read the minutes and gave the treasurers report; also read a thank you from the Parry Gydeson's for a memorial
gift.
In other officers reports, Larry said that we decided against joining the Nebraska Archery Association at this time;
he had tickets for the upcoming Whitetails Banquet.
Larry ordered 2 youth bows from Ross; also talked about making bow boxes for our new Youth Trailer. The decals for the
trailer are ready and just waiting for good weather to get them installed.
Harry reported on the lake project; due to alot of moisture this Fall and Winter, we are wondering how the renovation
project may go; we may have to put off activities requiring camping and overnight stays, as this will not be allowed during
the renovation.
We talked about items for our Fall Raffle again this year. As usual, we will have a muzzleloader and bows; everyone is
asked to put alittle time and thinking into possible raffle items and please contact one of us........it all adds up to a
great give away and we like to have different items available for all ages and gender. Any suggestions or donations, will
be greatly appreciated!
Upcoming events: Whitetails Banquet, February 20th, Wymore, Ne
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Banquet in Kearney, March 5-6; Larry, Mike and Galen are going
Wahoo Indoor, March 20-21; group of members are going
Jerry Larmeau, representing the National Wild Turkey Federation, asked if our club would be willing to donate a "set
up bow package" to their group; we all voted yes.
Next meeting will be March 19th, Friday evening, at the indoor, 6:30 p.m.
Don't forget our birthday boys coming up.......Harry on February 25th, and Galen on March 10th! Happy Birthday! |
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The Big Indian Archers met January 3rd at the Indoor Range..........and nearly froze to death!
Mike reported what a fantastic year 2009 was and that we had 114 new shooters.
Julie gave the year end financial reports; also what a fabulous year!
We talked about decals and how we are going to decorate our new Youth Trailer; as it warms up abit, we can decide for
sure.
We will have trophies and also hats on display this year at the shoots, so all can see what our "Shooter of the Year"
awards will be.
The Indoor Range is now open the following days and times:
Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30............for the youth or league youth
Wednesday evening, 6:30 to 8:30.........for Compound shooters and league shooters
Thursday evening, 6:30 to 8:30.............for Traditional shooters and league shooters
Sunday afternoons, 1:00 till ?????.........for anybody
Those who shoot league will be asked to contribute $10; $15 if you are shooting competitive.
We discussed purchasing new youth bows for the upcoming year; Mike will contact afew more people and we will decide.
We also decided to order 5 dozen new arrows to go along with the new bows.
Harry made a motion that we donate a youth bow to both Pheasants Forever and Whitetails Unlimited; seconded and carried.
We discussed having another Youth Weekend this summer; Mark Williamson was going to start the plan in motion.
2010 flyers and membership forms were prepared for mailing.
Next meeting will be February 7th at the Indoor range at 1:00 p.m. (w |
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