North Florida Archers meeting minutes
July 5, 2017

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.
 
Don Williams read the minutes from the June 7 club meeting, accepted as read by membership.
 
Lesa Clifford provided the treasures report.
 
·         Large number of membership renewals processed during June.
·         June Monthly Shoot and WMS continue to be revenue drivers with good participation.
·         Target fund has received several donations targeted to the 3D Lion Campaign that was started after the June Meeting.
·         Port-a-Potty and Waste Disposal cost reduction efforts remain in progress.
Charlie Nelson gave some updates:
 
·         The Thank You Letter from the Deputy Chief of Staff will be provided with a copy to the City of Jacksonville regarding the success of and our Club participation in the Wounded Warrior/Safe Harbor Exhibition Shoot remains pending.
·         The summer school archery project remains outstanding. Charlie has not received the necessary details from the contacts he approached so that effort remains outstanding.
·         Charlie has a Club By-Law review process going.  Updates approved at the meeting include, “prohibited items on club property” i.e. Crossbows and “Tenure Restrictions” for your elected Club Officers.
o        Specified 1 year terms by and Consecutive Term limits by category.
o        Club President Re-election restrictions.
o        No Crossbows allowed on property
o        Charlie will cross review vs. Club Rules Update for discussion at next meeting.
o        Charlie will also review new member information package and member renewal letters created by Club Secretary for updates and discussion at the next meeting.
Michael Chesser updated the club on several ongoing topics;
 
o        It’s been a fun year with great turnout, good member support and participation. Thank You!
o        December meeting will take a look into 2018 and how we can move the club forward with membership, shoots, target acquisition and more. Plan to attend and bring your ideas!
o        Property Lease Renewal remains pending – work in progress.
o        Workday scheduled for July 15 for the Boundary Fence project. We need some help so come on out and support your club!
o        Extreme Shoot/ Aug 6 – 30 targets – We are looking for input on shot setup! Send us your ideas and we’ll see if they can be worked into the shoot.
o        2nd Annual Ethical 3D Shoot – 25 targets - is slated for October 8,
 
Ongoing items include:
o        Pedestrian Swing Gate next to the tractor gate for the back ranges, TBD.
o        Rules of the Range Project/ By-law Updates and where to find them
o        Boundary Fence Project – July 15
 
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn. 
 
Respectfully,
 
Don Williams
 

 

Recorded by Don Williams