North Florida Archers Meeting Minutes

April 3, 2019

• The Club Meeting was called to order by Club VP, Bob Keaton. 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.
• Minutes were read in summary from the last meeting by the Club Secretary and they were accepted by membership.
• The Club Treasurer provided a summary of Club Activity for March 2019.
  • Club expenses were usual and customary with some extra expenses in preparation for Trad Rendezvous coming up this month relative to awards and general maintenance including bench seating and a new table by the Broadhead Shooting Area.
  • A low cost road improvement effort was also targeted for April prior to the Rendezvous – completed.
  • The Club had 11 new members and 8 renewals during March.
  • Checking and Savings balances are looking good for the scheduled club expenses later this year.
  • Sponsorships have been very good with positive cash flow into the Club Target Fund with 3 new sponsors for March; Turf Tech, The Preferred Group of North Florida and Honda of Gainesville.
• Chairman of the Board – Billy Loudermilk – all good no complaints received – nothing pending.
• Club President Michael Chesser joined remotely via Facetime and had the following talking points.
  • The shooting trails are in great shape and onhand supplies for maintenance are good.
  • A primitive stake will be added for the Rendezvous with the following:
    • Blue: Primitive, Ladies and Youth Traditional and Longbow
    • Orange: Men Traditional and Longbow w/wood arrows.
    • For the Rendezvous, Longbow Class is wood only. If carbon is used, the class is Traditional.
  • Mike will be in town the week of the Rendezvous.
  • It was discussed that our current inventory of shirts will be discounted so new inventory and be purchased.
  • Mike C. has been talking with IBO folks and there is desire to have a shoot IN North Florida – discussions are ongoing.
• Club Reminders and Follow/up Items:
  • Sponsorship Director is Dr. John Morris – he should be the first point contact anyone should reach out to when they have someone wishing to become a sponsor.
  • The LAST ONE OUT at any time during the day – LOCKS THE GATE!!!
  • Pending from Mike Chesser and Debbie Lowe – Instruction Program details including timing, cost and proposed schedule.
  • Pending from Don Williams: A discussion was brought up about rescheduling the monthly meeting to coincide with the Tuesday Evening Shoots when they are in season – could require an update to the By-Laws – follow/up next month.
  • A casual start time will be implemented for the Tuesday Shoots – follow/up next month.
• There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn.
• Respectfully, Don Williams
• Recorded by Don Williams