MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
December 2008
www.macarchery.blogspot.com



A Few Words From the MAC President..

Hunting season is winding down and Indoor Archery is ready to begin. I hope to see everyone at the Indoor building for some shooting fun. It is a great way to beat cabin fever.

Thanks to all who showed up and helped with the addition (the “heat” room): Dave Robinson, Reece Hensley, Robbie Atkins, Vance Cave, JR Kirby and Jeremy Spiker.

Good Shooting,
WADE

PS- Make sure to get your applications and dues in before the first of January (see address below or bring to the meeting)
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Fun at 3D's... photo courtesy W. Colton

For Your Information..

Things are pretty quiet at the moment, but there are a few things you should know. .

* There is a right of way through the indoor range driveway now, so please be aware of it and use the parking lots at the bottom and top of the hill. Please keep the driveway clear. Thank you!

* Deadlines for membership applications is December 31, but you can bring your application to the meeting on January 2, or mail it to me, Michele Sommers (Secretary), at 132 Panoramic View Lane, Front Royal, VA 22630. Newsletters will only be mailed to paid members who have requested a mailed copy. Others may view our newsletters online at www.macarchery.blogspot.com.

Great times at the Trout Derby this past Fall... photo courtesy of W. Colton

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HELP WANTED:

**Indoor Building woodstove room (“heat” room) construction continues… check with Dave Robinson who is doing much of the work himself and is grateful for any help…

**Cleanup outside the Indoor Building is appreciated to prepare for our upcoming season



Dates to Remember
Friday, Jan 2, 2009 --MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor Building
Sunday, January 4, 2009 ---- Sunday Indoor League begins
Thursday, January 8, 2009 --- Thursday Indoor League begins



Be safe out there in the woods, everyone! Best of luck!

Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, or www.macarchery.blogspot.com (540-635-6824)

Sad News...

Aron Michael "Petey" Robinson, 28, of Front Royal died Saturday in Warren County.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Front Royal Volunteer Fire Department, Company 1.

Mr. Robinson was born Sept. 3, 1980, in Front Royal, son of Dennis and Karen Morris Robinson of Front Royal. He was a member of Massanutten Archery Club in Bentonville.

Surviving with his parents are his fiancée, Leslie Taylor of Front Royal; two sisters, Crissy "Otis" Bowley and Torinia Robinson, both of Front Royal; and his grandmother, Laura Morris of Glenville, W.Va.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Aron M. "Petey" Robinson Memorial Fund, c/o Great Atlantic Bank, Attn. Shannon Morrison, 1 S. Royal Ave., Front Royal 22630.

Arrangements are being handled by the Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal.

View this obituary online at www.nvdaily.com/obituaries
(published in the Northern Virginia Daily November 11, 2008 )

Our deepest condolences to the family... our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

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BULLSEYE BULLETIN, October 2008

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
October 2008

(Pictures coming soon...)

A Few Words From the MAC President..

Bow season is here! I want to congratulate Aron Robinson and Phil Morris for harvesting their first ever archery deer! If you would still like to get in on the Big Buck Contest, see Arthur Sommers. And if you do happen to have luck this archery season, get pictures to Michele Sommers or myself; you just might see yourself in a newsletter or on the web page…

Many thanks go out this month. First I would like to thank Dave Robinson and Brian Benson for attending the VBA scheduling meeting to represent our Club. Thanks to all the kids and parents for coming out to the trout rodeo, fun was had by all and the meal afterward was great. Hunter Munson and Emma Benson both caught Golden Trout. Thanks to Aaron Benson for bringing cooking oil, fish and hush puppy batter, and Tommy Jenkins for cooking the fish to perfection. Thanks to Arthur and Michele Sommers for donating prizes and making buttons for the kids.

In other news, some work has been done at the indoor building-- Phil Morris laid tile on the kitchen counters, Dave and Aron Robinson make and hung wall cabinets. Sink is installed and water is on and running. Come check it out!

Thanks, and good luck hunting,
WADE
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For Your Information..

Things are pretty quiet at the moment, but there are a few things you should know. .

* There is a right of way through the indoor range driveway now, so please be aware of it and use the parking lots at the bottom and top of the hill. Please keep the driveway clear. Thank you!

* There should be a membership application with your newsletter this month- dues are payable between now and the end of December, but the sooner the better, it will count towards the next full year even if you pay early. If for some reason you didn’t receive one, please let me know, or pick one up at the indoor range.

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HELP WANTED:

**Indoor Building work parties continue every third Sunday in November and December. Come on out and lend a hand, maybe get some practice shots in. The more help we get, the faster the work gets done…
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Dates to Remember
Friday, November 7th ----------------MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor Building
3rd Sundays, November and December -------------- work parties at Indoor Building

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Be safe out there in the woods, everyone! Best of luck!

Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, or www.macarchery.blogspot.com (540-635-6824)

Opening Day and Big Buck Contest

Here they are, the Mighty Hunters after a hard morning in the woods...

Get in on the Big Buck Contest- $10 to get in, winner gets 50/50 split with the Club. So far we have 11 contestants. Bow kills only, must be checked, all game laws apply. Arthur Sommers is holding the pot and will be official scorekeeper.

Send me pictures of your hunt so I can post them here... macarchery@yahoo.com

BULLSEYE BULLETIN, September 2008

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
September 2008

Our condolences to the Sisk Family, you will always be in our thoughts and Greg will be remembered always…


A Few Words From the MAC President..

Our Annual shoot in July was a great success with lots of shooters, great food and lots of winners. Congratulations to Arthur Sommers on winning the Club Championship. Grace Benson won $55 in the 50/50 raffle, Vance Cave took F/H high score of 540, and Gerrard Wright won the coon shoot.

Many thanks go out to: JR Kirby for cooking some great chicken, Buck Higgins and Arthur Sommers for taking on trash detail, Phil Morris and Jeremy Spiker for bringing the cooker to the range. Gina Nadzam and Vicky Benson brought delicious side dish donations and Dave Robinson ran the kitchen on the August 3rd shoot. Last but not least to Michele Sommers for her work on the website (www.macarchery.blogspot.com). If you haven’t checked it out, please do so. There are some great slide shows, you might even see yourself. If you have missed any recent newsletters, they are posted there also.
Thanks, and Good Shooting, WADE

For Your Information..

*We renamed the 3 Man Shoot in honor of our fallen friend.. It is now the “Greg Sisk Memorial Shoot” His family has also created a permanent website dedicated to Greg, you can visit it at www.gregory-sisk.last-memories.com, or use the link on the MAC blog (upper right, “links you should check out”). Moving, lots of great pictures. . .

* Congratulations to JR Kirby, our Shooter of the Year! Phil Morris and Jeremy Spiker were awarded Most Improved 3D Shooters, congratulations!

*Joseph Dawkins took the Youth State Champion at the State Closed AND he set a new State Record, GREAT JOB Joseph! Mitch Stonesifer was awarded Third place in the BHFS, congrats!

* There is a right of way through the indoor range driveway now, so please be aware of it and use the parking lots at the bottom and top of the hill. Please keep the driveway clear. Thank you!

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HELP WANTED:

**Kitchen help is always appreciated at the shoots!

**Indoor Building work parties will be every third Sunday in September, October, November and December. Come on out and lend a hand, maybe get some practice shots in.


Dates to Remember
Friday, October 3rd ----------------MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor Building
Sunday, October 12th ------------------------------Trout Tournament, 9 am till ?


Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, or www.macarchery.blogspot.com (540-635-6824)

Link to Greg Sisk's Memorial Website

There has been a more permanent site set up for Greg Sisk, set up by his family... go check it out and post your memories, photos, whatever you have. (see "Links You Should Check Out" to the right) There ar so many great photos, it's very moving, and that smile is everywhere. Thanks to everyone for helping to keep Greg's memory alive... He will always be with us.

BULLSEYE BULLETIN, August 2008

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
August 2008

This month we take a break from Club business to remember a good friend we’ve lost…
Our deepest condolences go out to Greg’s family- he will always be remembered, smiling.

In Memory of Gregory Sisk,
September 11, 1959- August 20,2008


There is an online guestbook for Greg’s family with some very nice memories of Greg. You can access it at
http://www.legacy.com/NvDaily/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=116167012
It will be in place until September 21, so go and leave a memory or sentiment for the family…

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Club Dates to Remember

Friday, September 5th ----------------MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor Building
Saturday, September 6th ------------------------------3 Man 3D Shooter of the Year


Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter or on the blog? Maybe a memory or photo of Greg? Let me know..
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, or www.macarchery.blogspot.com (540-635-6824)

A Sad Day...

In Memory of Greg Sisk


We lost a Friend today. Our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to Greg Sisk's family. You are in our thoughts now and always...

A few links for those of you interested:

Gregory Sisk's Obituary in the Northern Virginia Daily

Gregory Sisk's Guest Book, which will remain in place until September 21. Read what others have said, there are some nice remembrances of Greg. Leave a memory yourself if you're so inclined...

BULLSEYE BULLETIN, July 2008

A Few Words From the MAC President..

Thanks to all who made our 4 Man Team Shoot a success.. . all the Shooters who showed up, John Barbee for donating the pig, Tommy and Crystal Jenkins for the “now famous” pork rub, Dave Robinson for donating the “beverages“, as well as all who donated side dishes- Mary Robinson, Vicky Benson, Barbara Cave, Gina Nadzam, and anyone I’ve not mentioned who contributed to the feast! Also, thank you’s go out to Dave and Petie Robinson, and Dave’s grandson, Zachery, for the new playground!
A really fun time was had by all.

Vance Cave, Greg Petefish, JR Kirby and Bryan Inglish took 1st Place, and Vance Cave had the high score with 328!! Great job!!

I’d also like to thank those who got the range ready and those who cleaned up afterwards. As of this Newsletter, the results of the MAC Annual won’t be ready, but remember we still have the F/H Shoot on August 3rd, and our 3 Man Team 3D Shooter of the Year Shoot is next month also, please plan to attend, it’s a great shoot and many awards are given out after the shoot. Anyone interested in making food for the shoots or running the kitchen let me know!

Thanks, and Good Shooting, WADE

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WELCOME to our Newest Members! Our Club grows each month, thanks to you!

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For Your Information..

* 3D Shoots are every Thursday night through September, starting at 5:00; cost is $8.00. On July 10, we had 23 Shooters, which is the most we’ve had, maybe ever- could be a record, let’s keep it up!! As a reminder, in order to contend for Shooter of the Year, you must have at least 3 scores from Thursday nights.

and..
We’ve gone Digital!
*We now have a Club Blog at www.macarchery.blogspot.com as well as an email address at macarchery@ yahoo.com. Please let me know what you think, and if you have any suggestions you can contact me there. Newsletters will be posted there before they’re printed and mailed. I will also post pictures there as they come available. Be the first to know what’s new!!

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HELP WANTED:

**Kitchen help is always appreciated at the shoots!

**Interested in sponsoring a lane? You would be responsible for maintaining and keeping your lane clean. At the end of the season, members will be voting for the “BEST LANE”, and the winner(s) will receive an as yet to be determined prize.. Feel free to suggest a good motivating award.. Email, or leave a comment on the blog!


Dates to Remember
Friday, August 1st----------------MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor Building
Sunday, August 3rd ------------------------------------------------- MAC P. F&H
Saturday, August 23rd ------------------------------3 Man 3D Shooter of the Year


Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary macarchery@yahoo.com, www.macarchery.blogspot.com (you can leave comments on the blog) or call and leave a message: 540-635-6824

4 Man Shoot a Huge Success!

Great time was had by all! Petie Robinson took some photos, thanks Petie!

Click on the "x" in the upper right hand corner to start the show over. Try clicking on any of the pictures you want to see better... It may take you to the Slide site, let me know how it works for you!

Newsletter June 2008

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
BULLSEYE BULLETINS
June 2008

A Few Words From the MAC President..
By the time you receive this newsletter, our Spot League should be finished. 3D’s are still on Thursdays until September. We have had great turnouts for 3D’s. It’s not too early to start planning and practicing for hunting season, so plan on coming out to shoot.

We have some really big shoots coming up. Our 4-Man Team Shoot is always a great time. If you don’t have a team, and would like to shoot, show up! Someone is always looking for a teammate. Also, our Annual is this month, which would be a great time to invite a guest to come shoot since there’s so much going on.

Congratulations to Vance Cave for winning 30 target 3D shoot with a score of 301!!

In wrapping things up, I would like to thank Ronnie Benson for donating back stop material, Reece Hensley and Vance Cave for rebuilding target butts, Bradley Robinson for mowing the practice range, Buck Higgins for general mowing, Jeremy Spiker’s Dad Pete Pomeroy for fixing the lawnmower, and Wayne East for spreading gravel at the Indoor Building’s parking lot. Thanks to you all, we really appreciate it!

Thanks, and Good Shooting,
WADE

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WELCOME to our Newest Members! Our Club is continuing to grow, thanks to you!
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For Your Information..

* 3D Shoots are every Thursday night through September, starting at 5:00; cost is $8.00. As a reminder, in order to contend for Shooter of the Year, you must have at least 3 scores from Thursday nights.

and..
We’ve gone Digital!

*We now have a Club Blog at www.MACArchery.blogspot.com as well as an email address at MACArchery@ yahoo.com. Please let me know what you think, and if you have any suggestions you can contact me there. Newsletters will be posted there before they're printed and mailed, as well as any information that didn’t make it into the newsletter.
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HELP WANTED:
Interested in sponsoring a lane? You would be responsible for maintaining and keeping your lane clean. At the end of the season, members will be voting for the “BEST LANE”, and the winner(s) will receive an as yet to be determined prize.. Feel free to suggest a good motivating award.. leave a comment on the blog!


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Dates to Remember
Friday, July 4th ---MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor Building
Saturday, July 19th -------- 4-Man Team Shoot; 11:oo shotgun start
Sat & Sun, July 26th & 27th -----------------------------MAC Annual
Sunday, August 3rd --------------------------------------- MAC P. F&H

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Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary MACArchery@yahoo.com, or www.MACArchery.blogspot.com (540-635-6824)

The Birth of a Blog...

Rather than spend a bunch of money on a website that may or may not get used, I thought I'd sign us up for a blog first, and we'll see how it goes. I will post our newsletters here, and any important Club information.. Feel free to comment: give suggestions on either the blog or the Club, or just let me know you're checking it out so I can gauge whether this is a successful form of communication with the Club Members.

I have also signed us up for an email... MACArchery@yahoo.com. Feel free to contact me through that address with suggestions, questions, whatever. I'm going to try to put lots of pictures in here too, so unless you want to see only my photos, send me yours. If you see a photo you find offensive or you just don't want on here, please let me know and I will remove it.

Since this is the rookie run of the blog, I'll post a copy of last month's newsletter. This also gives me a chance to see if it will work!

MASSANUTTEN ARCHERY CLUB
NEWSLETTER
May 2008

A Word From the MAC President..
Outdoor season is well under way and we are a couple of weeks into our spot league. If you are not on a team and would still like to shoot, show up on Tuesday evenings; cost is $8.00. Our 30 target 3D Shoot went well, with about 20 Shooters participating. Congratulations to Al Painter, who won with a score of 290!

I’d especially like to thank those who have continued to show up for work parties. Thanks to Al and Phil Painter for weed eating spot lanes, and Dave Robinson for weed eating around the indoor building. JR Kirby has been handling the spot league, thanks JR!

Thanks, and Good Shooting,
WADE

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WELCOME to our Newest Members! Our Club is continuing to grow, thanks to you!
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A Hearty THANKS!! Out To:

***Everyone who continues to help with setting up targets and getting things ready for shoots. Your help is greatly appreciated; thanks to everyone who has been coming out to help keep the Outdoor range in shape for the Outdoor Season.

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For Your Information..
*Spot Leagues are every Tuesday night starting at 5:00, cost is $8.00. It’s not too late to join!

* 3D Shoots are every Thursday night starting at 5:00, cost is $8.00. As a reminder, in order to contend for Shooter of the Year, you must have at least 3 scores from Thursday nights.
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HELP WANTED:

* JR Kirby suggested a new road sign for the Outdoor Range. If anyone has suggestions or wants to make a contribution, see JR or Dave Robinson.

* Anyone able to work on the horseshoe pits? They need to be spiffed up!

*Work continues on the Pavilion, see Dave Robinson if you want to help out.

* We have a number of important issues to discuss at the next meeting, please do your best to make it..

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Dates to Remember
June 6th ...........MAC monthly meeting, 6:30 pm, Indoor Building
June 8th........................................Massanutten F/H
June 28th & 29th ................................Two Rivers Annual

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Have a photo or information you’d like to see in the newsletter? Let me know!
Michele Sommers, MAC Secretary, MACArchery@yahoo.com (540-635-6824, leave message), or comment here!