North Florida Archers Meeting Minutes

May 2, 2018

• The Club Meeting was called to order by Michael Chesser. The Pledge of Allegiance was completed and a Moment of Silence was observed for the Men and Women serving our country.
• The Club Secretary, Don Williams was absent and prior meeting minutes were read by Mike Chesser. Minutes were taken by Debbie Lowe.
• The Club Treasurer provided a detailed summary of Club Activity for the month of April
  • We had 25 new members join our Club.
  • The Monthly Shoot showed good profit over expenses.
  • The Trad Shoot did not produce as much income as last year in spite of less Club Expense.
  • Lesa also reported that some Members have not paid their dues.
• Michael Chesser turned over the floor to Billy Loudermilk/ Club Chairman of the Board.
  • The search continues for a certified instructor to lead youth instruction efforts which are currently suspended by membership vote.
  • Issue remains pending.
• Michael Chesser Talking Points:
  • Michael indicated that Club Liability Insurance has been paid.
  • Accidental and Liability were combined which saved $150/year.
  • This puts the Club in good shape financially for the remainder of the year.
  • Michael also wants to put some funding to Club Infrastructure and more targets.
  • Traditional Rendezvous Report:
    • Lower club cost with time and food donations by Membership. Thanks to Billy, Janice and others who provided food and time.
    • Feedback on shoot was mostly positive; participants felt that the Championship Course was too difficult which discouraged people from shooting in multiple events like Iron Man & Tom Swift Challenge.
    • Next year, let’s remember that the main objective of the Trad Rendezvous is to make money for the club. Let’s find a good balance and make it competitive but not so difficult to discourage participation.
      • Janice noted that maybe we should look at increasing the shooter fees for those events.
    • Michael indicated that our Chairman will oversee the non-payment letters to delinquent members.
    • The May Shoot was on Mothers Day – Not optimal but there were several non-local shoots during May and that was the only weekend available.
• Michael opened the floor to discussion regarding the Wood Arrows for Longbow Restriction.
  • Sheldon: bad idea, believes wood arrow rule will continue to drive participation down and thought it unfair to include longbow shooters in Recurve Class.
  • Cox: feels like the longbow Class should be distinguished and separate from other Classes.
  • Clifford: Bow and Arrow restrictions will cause less participation.
  • Chesser: There is less distinction between some longbows and recurves with modern technology. Wood arrows can be costly and are easily broken. Both sides of the argument are understandable.
  • Crouse: is there any skill advantage?
  • Farhat: Can we split arrow classes – wood / carbon – any bow?
  • L Clifford: felt there are not enough shooters to split classes.
  • Makely/Parsons?: felt if carbons are allowed, just do away with longbow Class.
• The motion for Wood Only / For Longbow Class had 6 Ayes and 4 Nays. The motion passed with no exceptions for any shoots.
• A motion was made to Allow Carbon for Longbow Class at the Trad Rendezvous. This motion passed with member support.
• A motion was made to eliminate Longbow Class from Monthly Shoots – motion was 2nd’d but not passed with member support.
• A motion was made to change the Trad Rendezvous to Wood Only for Longbow.
  • 1st Vote: 5 Aye and 5 Nay
  • 2nd Vote: 6 Aye and 4 Nay – motion was passed to change Wood Arrow Only for Longbow at the Trad Rendezvous. Monthly Club Shoots have no arrow/class restrictions.
• Michael requested some members to join the IBO so that we can report to IBO our participation to kick off our IBO affiliation.
• There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn.
• Respectfully, Don Williams
• Recorded by Don Williams