Victoria Bowmen Newsletter July 2008

Here is the latest news for the Victoria Bowmen as of our last meeting on July 21^st .

Pizza Night – Our next Pizza night is August 13^th, come out and shoot by 1900 (7PM) and then, after shooting, we’ll retire to the club house for eats and fun. Bradley has promised some fun shoots for the JOP and younger (and young at heart) members. Or if you just want to come out for the eats, that is fine also!

JOP 3D – We want to show our younger members the world of 3D, so we are hosting a JOP 3D shoot for them on this Saturday July 26^th at 10AM Sharp. Just bring yourself and your equipment. All are welcome if you are interested, come on out, regardless of your age!

VB Members at the Canadian Championships – Good luck to Bernie Van Gylswyk who is attending the Canadian 3D Championships in Dauphin Manitoba

3D Courses – The 3D course has never been in better condition or more fun! Come out and give them a try!!

Work Party July 23^rd - Please come out and help us get the butts on all our ranges repaired for better use for all of us. We will be cleaning up the old butt shelter on the 900 (upper) range. So lots of hands are needed if you could bring along some wrenches and a hammer, but mostly just yourself and a pair of gloves. We will be repairing all the butts.  This is an ‘all club’ affair, we everyone uses the butts!

2008 Annual General Meeting – Mark your calendars, our AGM will be held September 29^th at 7:30 PM, this is your opportunity to see how the club works and hear reports from the Board of Directors. A new slate of officers will be elected. Membership dues and other Victoria Bowmen matters will be discussed .

New Secretary Needed – Our present secretary, Al Wills, would like to move onto other Victoria Bowmen duties, so we are looking for a replacement. If you are interested, please contact Al for information (250) 474-4909.

Nominating Committee/2009 Board of Directors – Are you interested in assisting in the running of the club, you are needed, no experience necessary, only a love of archery and a desire to help. There are many positions, contact Bruce Somers (474-9951) or Al Wills (474-4909) for more information. Job descriptions are available on the website: http://victoriabowmen.com/clubinfo/const.htm

Outdoor Range Maintenance – It’s that time of year again, we need periodic maintenance of the property, such as mowing the grass, weed whacking, clean up etc. please contact Al or Greg to volunteer.  While on this subject, please do not leave litter at the range, there is NO garbage pickup, so please take out with you what you bring in. And PLEASE keep dogs on a leash and pick up their droppings. The clubhouse always needs cleaning, so next time you’re taking a break, the broom is there!

Please come out and join us for our shooting times; Wednesday night (7PM) and Saturday Morning (10AM). If you’re out shooting, please introduce yourself to others, who you don’t know, we’re all in this game together!

Check the web-site at http://www.victoriabowmen.com for upcoming shoots and other club happenings. The entire listing of club contacts is there should you have any questions on any club concerns.

And finally, hope you have a fantastic archery summer!