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North Florida Archers Meeting Minutes

March 04, 2020

  • The Club Meeting was called to order by Club President, Mike Chesser. The Pledge of Allegiance was completed and a Moment of Silence was observed for the Men and Women serving our country at home and abroad.
  • The Club Secretary read the minutes from the last meeting, minutes accepted as read by Membership.
  • The Club Treasurer (absent) provided a summary of Club Activity for February 2020 to Michael C.
  • Checking and Savings balances are looking good with usual and customary expenses related to club operations.
  • Target fund contributions have increased.
  • NFA membership data for February was not provided.
  • Club President Michael Chesser had the following talking points:
    • 1st split weekend of Compound and Trad shoots are right around the corner.
    • Tuesday Working Man Shoots start Mar 10 (next week).
    • Trad Rendezvous coming up in April
    • Need help with Setup, Range is predominately clean and ready:
      • 40 Targets
      • Coon Shoot
      • Lane Sponsorships
      • Raffle
      • Tom Swift
      • Iron Man
      • Food and Trade vendors anticipated.
    • Fencing between Tillie Fowler and NFA is complete. Thanks to all participants and to Butch for leading the effort.
    • Discussed shoot fees and cash payouts with input from Mike Shea and others:
      • Agreed that Club Shoot fees for NFA 20 target shoots will be $10/adults.
      • Agreed that cash payout for the 20 target shoots will be an extra $10 to participate.
      • All monies will be paid out to each class with participants.
      • Mike Shea agreed to coordinate and train personnel on payout procedures.
      • Tuesday, 10 target shoots remain $5 with cash payout participation an extra $5.
      • Tuesday cash payout to follow the presently used payout breakdown by class.
  • Pending Items for Web Portal:
    • Online Payment of membership dues has had a lot of interest.
    • Butch White would like information about target fund raffle for contributors to be posted on web portal.
  • Ongoing revenue discussion:
    • Adding Summer Coon Shoots
    • Spot Tourney at the bales
    • Other Ideas needed
    • Target Fund Contributors of a minimum $50 get placed on Board.
  • Field Archery update – Mike Shea
    • Target the Animal Course for Validation by NFAA and host Animal Round Shoot in 2020!
  • Special Guests!
    • Bill McKinney and Bill Gilliam of Southern Sportsman Outlet, one of our Sponsors and both NFA members attended the Club Meeting and brought the following for discussion:
      • The Southern Sportsman Outlet will be hosting a Weekly Traditional League from March – May (12 weeks). Targeting Thursday evenings from 6-9pm.
      • Longbow, Recurve, Primitive bows welcome, no sights or stabilizers, must be 16 years or older.
      • League will feature NFAA Indoor 300 Round Shoots and Vegas Shoots using NFAA approved targets on alternating weeks.
      • $50 for all 12 weeks, prizes and big dinner at the end. Contact the Archery Pro (Tom or Bill) at Southern Sportsman Outlet with any questions. (904) 903-2745
  • General Reminders for the Following:
    • NFA Tom Swift Rendezvous April 10-12, 2020.
    • Compound and Traditional Shoots will be split into different days in 2020 – See Event Schedule.
    • Shooter of the Year Changes for 2020 – $10 Fee to help defray costs – sign up in January.
    • December 20, 2019 is the NFA Christmas Party
    • Reminder to ALL that the LAST ONE OUT at any time during the day – LOCKS THE GATE!!!
  • There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn.
  • Respectfully, Don Williams
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