January 2023 Newsletter

HAPPY NEW YEAR

MONTHLY MEETING- The next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, FEB 7, 2023 at 7p.m. 

   A cash prize drawing is taken at each monthly meeting. John Grimes was drawn but was not present at the Jan. meeting thus he did not receive the $60 prize. Next month the prize will be $70

Welcome New Members: Adam Bossio - Stratford, Britt Heggland - Middlebury, Jeff Abraham – Torrington

Board Of Directors. Sean Roberts has stepped down from the BOD and also as 3-D captain. The membership thanks Sean for his many years of service. Wish him all the best, and possibly see him again in the future.

Congratulations to Glenn LaFrenire who has recently been appointed as a new Director. All the best Glenn.

The BOD has approved an installation of an automatic Pad mount Generator to provide electricity during power outages.

It will be mounted on the driveway side of the building. 

GAME DINNER

The Game Dinner is On. Feb 11, 2023, doors open at 4pm, dinner at 5PM! 

Many thanks to our wonderful hunting members and loyal dinner patrons for stepping up and making sure we have enough game to hold the dinner.

Tickets can be purchased by mailing a check payable to Algonquin Archers to:

Bob Bruno

92 Fieldstone Terrace
Naugatuck CT 06770

Sorry no electronic payments methods are accepted. If paying by mail, include your email or phone number and Bob will confirm receipt and include your ticket numbers, no physical tickets will be mailed back.

Thank you and we hope to see everyone at the dinner.

* The clubhouse will be closed for Game Dinner work parties on Jan 28 and Feb. 4,9,10,11, 2023 to prepare for the game dinner starting at 8:AM.Indoor range is closed during these work parties. 

GAME DINNER DOOR PRIZES AND RAFFLE ITEMS 

We are seeking donations of door prize items and raffle items for our annual game dinner. Items must be in new unused condition in original packaging.

Two potential major prizes are being determined. A YETI Cooler filled with steak,chicken,prime rib etc. and an Archery Target    

Contact: Dave Wilkinson: wilke137@att.net 

3-D Shoot; a two day 3-D shoot is being proposed for Father's Day weekend(June 7&8). More details to follow.

**A chapter of the 4-H organization will be using our clubhouse from time to time for their archery requirements. They will also be helping at club events. 

*Winter 3-D course; A course has been set up to facilitate easier walking for the winter. It starts at, and is behind the first Field target, which is on the right on the road entering the woods. It continues on to the 2nd and 3rd Field targets and then you will see blue arrows to follow. Enjoy this course have fun,watch for other shooters and be safe.

WORK HOURS

There is always a great need for volunteers to handle the large variety of work activities that are necessary to keep the club, its property, and its activities in operation.

The club has a program where members can receive a $10/hr credit, for a maximum of 5 hrs, $50, This will apply towards their next dues payment in the following Fiscal year, which is in the month of June.   

Donna Rhoads, dlwrhoads@gmail.com; must be contacted in order to record any work hours that a member has performed, to keep a total of a member's work hours, and to assure the proper credit is applied.   

*BE ALERT----SAFETY FIRST

As an archery club, we are very fortunate to have an Indoor Range and 2 outdoor courses on our property: 3-D and Field. All members need to remember that multiple archers, can be  on any of the courses, at any given time.

** SAFETY ALWAYS COMES FIRST

Also, for your awareness, you may see hunters on the property. Do not be alarmed, as these are club members that have permission to bow hunt deer and turkey.

Have fun, Stay Alert, and be aware of other shooters.

* FACEBOOK ---- Algonquin Archers has a FACEBOOK page. Search “Algonquin Archers”

**WEB PAGE: The monthly newsletter and additional club information can be found  at  www.algonquinarchers.com