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The Norfolk Archery Club met Thursday, April 3, 2008, before league. Roll call was taken with 21+ members in attendance. The minutes of the last meeting were posted. Randy moved and Kevin Endorf seconded to approve the minutes. Motion passed. Treasurer’s report showed $6,700 in checking, $152.79 cash on hand, with a bill paid to Mike Noelle. Concessions report showed a balance of $288.96.

League report -- first place, Paul Loberg; second, Terry Wright; third, Ed Brogie; fourth, Mark Christiansen. Members were reminded to vote on Archer of the Year. Tonight (April 3) was the last night of indoor league.

Tournament report -- At state, Marv Gibson took first, Spencer Endorf second and Brian Stuckwish third in their divisions. Nine shooters from the Norfolk Archery Club were in attendance. At Nationals in Louisville, Ky., Spencer took sixth and Kacey Eggers took third in their divisions.

The annual trophy shoot (April 5) was discussed -- Mike Noelle gave prices for Pizza Hut pizza and asked for ideas for what to order. Suzie Smith had the trophy from last year and Mark will call her to make sure she brings it. Randy Latimer will not be here, but gave ideas for games and what is here to use. Eggers will get balloons. It will be BYOB on beer other than the 2 kinds in the pro shop. Marv asked where the old plates are from the traveling trophy; Randy has them as he is planning on making a plaque.

Randy asked about beer at the banquet (April 12). Someone mentioned getting a keg. Mark E. told about someone getting killed after drinking at an event. It was decided it would be BYOB but it won’t be supplied by the club. Stockeys will cater the banquet and Mark E., Kevin E. and Mike N. will supply roasters. Mike asked about how many to order for. According to how many had already signed up, it was decided to go with 100, since a lot of people show up that haven’t signed up. Mark C. asked about door prizes and said he had some signed prints to donate. Happy hour will be at 6 p.m. and we will eat at 7 p.m. Ed Brogie volunteered to do the invocation. Mike said Stockeys will supply plates and he is taking care of getting table covers. Members can bring appetizers and desserts. Mark E. said he would still like some hunting pictures for the slide show. Marv finally has the awards for last year’s state shoot -- they will be handed out at the awards banquet.

Marv gave an update on the state meeting; accounting and record keeping are poor to nonexistent. There was an email fight beforehand but everything came out well. They need to work on the constitution. He said right now there are only two divisions for seniors: fingers and release; he is going to ask for change. Spencer Endorf, who attended the meeting, was asked to comment; he said it was kinda funny to watch. Marv said he always asks people from other clubs to contribute to the newsletter and no one does; then everyone complains that there are only things in it about the Norfolk club. Someone suggested putting in each club name and after each one: “nothing submitted.”

New storage lockers: Randy has materials for the storage on the stairs, just needs time to come in and do it. Mike Henery is working on the lockers. Outdoor range work will be done on April 10 and 17. Marv will post a to-do list, which people can initial when they get something finished, and a list of bags that need to be replaced. It was noted that there are enough animal targets to last until 2015! Marv also said that if the area behind the practice range were cleared out, there would be room for an American Round, and explained that. The airport is putting up another gate east of our parking lot to separate the range from the area for the car show. Outdoor league starts April 24 with the animal round.

Randy L. said there will be a group of 4-H county educators at the range on Monday, April 14, to shoot in the afternoon. A mother of one of the Meadow Grove 4-H kids asked if something with archery could be done June 28-29 during Frontier Days there; they have a trail there. Randy suggested open shooting for kids and adults. They will provide food and drinks. Mark E. said when it gets closer to that date, maybe we could get some volunteers to participate.

Paul Loberg has a source for “Spiderweb” indoor targets; they outlast any other targets he’s seen. Mark E. said he’s seen them and they’re good. He said some 48” Morrell targets have been ordered but are on backorder; do we want to cancel them and order the new ones? The cost is $450 each for Morrells and $600 for these others. Randy L. moved and Ken Schneider seconded that we cancel the Morrell order and order two Spiderwebs for a total of $1,200. Mark will call to cancel. Paul said he had a picture of the Spiderwebs if anyone wants to see them.

Marv said a 6‘-8’ table has been donated to the club by Richard Jakubowski.

Ken Redler commented on tree stands; he said someday it will be required to take tree stand safety courses, and told a story of tree stand accidents. Tree stand companies are covering themselves for liability. He said he is going to get certified to do the course, which is separate from bow hunter ed.

Marv moved and Randy seconded to adjourn.