North Florida Archers Meeting Minutes
December 6, 2017
- The Club Meeting was called to order by Michael Chesser. The Pledge of Allegiance was given, and a Moment of Silence was observed for our men and women serving at home and abroad.
- No minutes were read from the prior meeting. Lesa Clifford provided the Treasurer’s report for October and November:
- 15 memberships renewed or started during this 2-month period
- Regular monthly disbursements (utilities, etc.) for both months
- Target acquisition expense in October for last group of targets purchased
- The 2nd Annual Ethical Shoot saw an overall increase in participation from both Traditional & Compound Archers of all ages, with total income from the shoot up over $175
- Michael Chesser updates & talking points:
- The Hog has returned and continues destructive habits:
- 6 Targets knocked over and the Lion Target attacked between Dec 2-3 prior to Ethical Shoot
- City of Jacksonville may participate in cost for removal
- Appointment scheduled with local, insured trapper (Ryan w/Quick Catch, featured on Nat Geo)
- Trapper will assess property; trap poses no threat to human or animal life
- Some back sections of the club may be closed during project
- Membership prices increase effective January 1, 2018 (on renewal date):
- Individual: $60
- Family: $75
- Increase necessary to cover rising maintenance costs and improve long-term financial health
- Feedback from 2017:
- Rendezvous and Monthly 3D Shoots had good participation
- Tuesday shoots successful, aided by Social Media usage
- Membership growth
- Areas for improvement:
- Club maintenance and overall appearance, including trash on ranges
- Inspection of large tree stands
- Repair potholes on the road into the club
- Off-target lane shooting is prohibited and dangerous
- Proposed changes to Monthly 3D Shoots (no changes to Tuesday Working Man Shoot):
- Number of targets increased to 25
- Cash Payout participation increased to $20 per shooter (includes Mulligan)
- Recreational fee increased to $15
- Vote on these price increases scheduled for January 3 Meeting
- Mulligan usage update:
- No Mulligans at Extreme or Ethical Shoots
- Mulligan allows removing lowest score on card and replacing it with the Mulligan score if higher
- Other reminders:
- 2018 Work Day Schedule:
- January 18th: Prepare for Rendezvous (trail/course work, 20/yd & 30/yd bale reset and repair)
- May 19th: Club Maintenance Day
- Website fees due for renewal per Jim P., agreed to by membership
- 2018 Work Day Schedule:
- The Hog has returned and continues destructive habits:
- There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn.
- Respectfully, Don Williams
- Recorded by Don Williams