Jan. 2005 News
Annual Meeting (January 29, 2005
Started at7:00 pm with a potluck. Meeting followed.
Board members present: President, Tom Fessler; Vice
President, Rodney Weires; Treasurer, Joe Tilp; Secretary, Kim Weires;
Board member, Fred Timmerman; Club Representative, John Shappell.
Treasurer's Report: Joe Tilp distributed the treasurer's report for the year ending
December 31, 2004.
OLD BUSINESS
Traveling 3D League -The pros & cons of starting a traveling league were discussed. The necessity of setting
targets every 3 weeks to accommodate a traveling league is an additional operational burden, but it is more
desirable to shoot at 3-D targets rather than the bags used for league. Some history -there used to be a group
called "The "Traveling Archers" composed of teams from various clubs that would compete at a scheduled 3D
shoot and use their "traveling" scores as their league scores. Tim Digman suggested that a trophy could
be passed from team to team, year to year. Tom Fessler and Rodney Weires will talk to various clubs to
determine if there is any interest.
Insurance for Non-members to Use Range -There has been discussion about purchasing insurance to
accommodate non-members. Tom Fessler has talked to an insurance agent and reported that in that agent's opinion,
it is cost prohibitive and the administrative burden could not easily be dealt with.
Railings on Tree Stands -The railings must be replaced before the first 3-D shoot in the spring. No assignment of
that task was made.
NEW BUSINESS
Dan Lester reported that the club needs to have more change($) available at start of each shoot. Experience has
shown that "change runs" have to be made after the first few shooters sign in. A suggestion to start with $300.00
rather than $100.00 was generally agreed upon.
Rodney Weires said that someone asked him if shooting a firearm was allowed at our outdoor range. Since the
club's insurance does not cover such an activity for either hunting or marksmanship practice, the answer is an
emphatic No!
John Shappell reported that having non-members shoot in the Bow Hunter League this past year went well. John
heard no complaints from members about it.
Fred Timmerman said he would make a portable metal moneybox for concessions.
There was a discussion about bag targets being put away too soon this past year .It was decided that they should be
left out longer after the league ends for practicing throughout the fall months.
OFFICER ELECTIONS
Officer positions approved for the year 2005 are as follows:
President ---------------Tom Fessler
Vice President ----------Randy Lester
Treasurer ---------------Joe Tilp
Secretary/Newsletter ----Bill Helling
1 Year Board Member ----Fred Timmerman
2 Year Board Member ----Peter Maier
State Representative ----John Shappel1
3-D Shoot Dates and Team Captains
Volunteers are needed to set Up call the team Captain for the shoot you want
to help on remember you must help with at least one shoot per year.
March 26th & 27th -------Tim Digman
June 12th ---------------Fred Timmerman
July 3rd & 4th ----------Rodney Weires/Randy Lester
July 23-24 --------------John Shappell @ Davenport Valley Archers
Eastern Iowa Travelling 3-d
September 3rd & 4th -----Bill Juno
Trophies: Trophies for league competition were awarded.
Next meeting will be at Tom Fessler's house on Tuesdav. March 1,2005 at 6:30.