August - Suffolk Archers

THE ARROW
Suffolk archers and bowhunters news letter
Volume 1 Issue 31
Editor Jill Goeckner
From the President
The summer heat and humidity have really had an
impact on our activities at Suffolk Archers, but while
the weather may have slowed us down, it hasn’t
dampened the spirit of our archers. The month of
June was especially busy with our members sanely
and wisely consuming volumes of water while
participating in the Long Island Traditional, The
Raccoon Shoot, Dealer Days, our Lodge Dedication,
and our 2nd Annual Suffolk Archers Family Day. In
July, the heat struck again at the Knock-a-Block. I
would like to personally thank all the members who
helped set-up, and make all of these events
“happen.” For the record, these events really don’t
“just happen” - several small groups of our members
put in a lot of time and sweat to make them as
successful as they are. As future events approach, I
would like you to think about getting involved and
lending a hand; volunteers are always welcome and
needed.
Photo courtesy of Stephanie Pierno.
As part of the Lodge Dedication Day & SA Family Picnic on June 28th, the
above photo was placed inside the time capsule, to be unearthed in 2054.
At our Family Day/Lodge Dedication, we placed a
time capsule containing club documents, records,
photographs and personal archery items, many
donated by our members and member craftsmen, in
a vault prepared at the base of our flagpole. Placed
atop the vault to seal it was a boulder moved from
elsewhere on our property. The vault is to be
unearthed in April 2054 at the 100th Anniversary of
Suffolk Archers.
Present at the brief ceremony
were several members who will most likely still be
around to enjoy looking back 44 years.
AUGUST 2010
“Down the Pike” we still have The Hunter’s
Rendezvous, Hunter’s Shoot, Club Championship,
Raccoon Shoot #2, a few Field Shoots, and The
Silver Arrow. Come on out and enjoy the fun, and if
you have the time, give the event chairmen a hand.
Don’t forget that Workday #3 is on the August 22nd.
If you have a work commitment to fill, please be
there.
Our next General Membership Meeting will be at
THE LODGE on August 18th at 8:00 PM, and the
October Meeting will be at The LODGE as well.
Don’t forget our Game Dinner on September 11th at
the “Country Club.” There are still a few tickets left
at $35 per person.
Stay Safe,
Mike Jones
From the Editor
It’s easy to forget to drink enough water when the
humidity is so high that we feel as though we’re
swimming in it. However, we cannot stress enough
how important it is stay hydrated. Dehydration is
completely preventable yet causes an inordinate
number of deaths every year.
Dehydration means your body is short the amount of
water and fluids it should have
and can either be caused by
losing too much fluid (as you’re
sweating the climb up the hills at
the range) or not drinking enough
water or fluids, or even both
simultaneously.
Interestingly
enough, in people over age 50,
the body’s thirst sensation
diminishes and continues
diminishing with age; thus, many
older people suffer symptoms of
dehydration without even
realizing it, which is why many severe dehydration
cases occur with the very young and old. Don’t risk it
and save a plastic bottle from ending up in a landfill
by carrying your own stainless steel or BPA free
plastic water bottle around with you as you brave the
heat!
It’s YOUR club; make the most of it!
Jill Goeckner
The Board Room
CLUB SHOOT
RESULTS
From the Table
Our Members’ Safety Comes First
It has come to the attention of the Board, that
there are 2 very important safety issues that
members should be reminded of. First, the deer
herd in the "field" behind the Lodge is only to be
shot at "straight on." The targets are to be shot
at only in perpendicular plane (straight on, left
side of field); there are to be no angular shots
taken at the targets.
LONG ISLAND TRADITIONAL
In early June, the LI Traditional Shoot enticed
110 recurve and longbow shooters to our club
to try their skills. It was a beautiful day and
everyone had a great time. We had
traditionalists that traveled from New Jersey,
Connecticut and Southern New York to attend.
A big thanks to Phil Bocketti and his crew for
doing a great job.
Second, the only AUTHORIZED parking area
on our grounds is the paved area at the "top of
the road" (by the tower.) Parking ANYWHERE
ELSE on the property is at YOUR OWN RISK.
The club WILL NOT be responsible for ANY
DAMAGE to ANY VEHICLE not parked in the
paved, designated area, as per our insurance
policy.
Longbow Class
1st Joe Munno
2nd Santo Scaltro
3rd Paul Magro
Recurve Class
1st Jeff Milano
2nd Ray Iglisias
3rd TBD
Club News
KNOCK-A-BLOCK
It was in the mid-nineties and a grueling day for
the Knock-A-Block contestants when the shoot
was held in the middle of July. Special thanks
goes out to Joe Sesack for running the kitchen
in the sweltering heat and for Mike Jones and
Don Pecora for helping set up the kitchen.
Photo courtesy of Stephanie Pierno.
Modern Class
Remembering Walter Stanley Quick
1st Wai Ng
2nd Mark Webb
3rd Mark Field
A commemorative bench was recently placed
by the Lodge in memory of longtime Suffolk
Archers member Walter Quick, who passed
away on November 3, 2008. “Thank you” to
Walter’s friends for their compassion and
generous donation in tribute to their good friend.
Traditional Class
First Flight
1st Arthur Lipinski
2nd Joe Munno
3rd Mark Magro
From the Range Committee
There are several important projects scheduled
for the upcoming summer Work Day so come
on Sunday, August 22, rain or shine. Bagels &
coffee will be served at 8am. This is your
opportunity to satisfy your work commitment
and come out and help your club to be the best
it can be.
Second Flight
1st Paul Schmidt
2nd Jeff Dunn
3rd Mike Ciccone
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The Hunters Lair
Tackle Tips
The “Dog Days of Summer” are
upon us, but the anticipation of
hunting season is about to
become a reality. Along with that comes the
work of getting ready for the upcoming season.
Check your gear or get to the pro shop and get
you bows checked out. If you plan to order new
gear, do it now.
Hey, folks! Hope you are
enjoying your summer!
Remember not to leave your
equipment in the car. High temperatures can
cause the materials in your bow to degrade and
damage and/or warp it. Laminates can become
unglued and result in a dangerous situation the
next time you nock an arrow.
On Sunday, August 29th, SA will be hosting our
3rd BOWHUNTERS’ RENDEZVOUS. Mark
your calendar and tell your friends, member or
non member. This event is open to the public
and there is no charge. As with all events here
at Suffolk Archers, the BHR comes with work.
Anyone who signed up for this event please
contact me — we always need more help!!!!!
Specifically, we are looking for any bow hunters
who would like to man one of our stations,
including: blood trailing, shot placement, bow
hunters’ gear, calling and rattling, tree stand
safety, scents and scent control, or anything
else you might want to suggest and would like
to do.
Now is also the time to start making sure your
hunting equipment is up to par, with the fall
season just a couple months away. Make sure
you get some extra practice time in so that
when the time comes to harvest that trophy,
both you and your equipment are ready. If there
are any changes you are considering making to
your equipment, now is the time to do it, in order
to give you extra time to become accustomed to
the difference and not on Opening Day.
As always, make sure you hydrate your self
when you are out there in this stifling weather!
Bring a water bottle with you as you walk the
range; if you start feeling thirsty, you’re already
2% dehydrated!
In addition, If you have anything you would like
to sell or trade bring it on the 29th — the BHR is
also a great swap meet opportunity for
members and non members alike. We will have
a area specifically set up for this; contact me if
you have any questions.
Have a safe & healthy season!
— Fletch
SADMC has received the DEC permits for
Green Acres Farm. If you did not attend the
SADMC meeting on July 26th, you have missed
the opportunity to participate in this year’s
SADMC season due to the fact that participants’
names needed to be placed on the permit
before it was finalized. Stay tuned to this
newsletter for next year’s opportunities.
Don’t miss our upcoming
ALL-MEMBERS MEETING
WED AUGUST 18
8PM AT THE RANGE
Featuring Special Guest Speaker
If there are any new members that are looking
to get involved in bow hunting, please don’t
hesitate to give me or any member of the Bow
Hunting Committee a call — we are here to help
you take that first step. If you need to attend a
Hunter Safety Course, make arrangements
“NOW” as these classes fill up quickly.
The Arrowhead
Man Returns
Don Schmidt will return to Suffolk
Archers to give us another
interesting and informative talk on
the stone arrowheads and other
Paleolithic artifacts used by the
ancient people who once inhabited Long Island and the very
land that we roam shooting our modern (more or less) archery
tackle. He will bring some interesting examples from his
extensive collection for us to see. Come to the meeting & be
amazed by objects made by people thousands of years ago.
Safety 1st,
Jack DiGirolamo, BHCC
Cell (516)354-3549 Home (516) 781-6710
[email protected]
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BOWHUNTERS’ FREE
RENDEZVOUS
August 29, 2010
BOWHUNTING EXPO
and 3D SHOOT
PUBLIC INVITED
A field event designed to help experienced hunters improve their skills
and help new hunters learn the basic skills needed to be successful.
Run by the Suffolk Archers Bow
Hunting Committee, and taught by
highly experienced bow hunters,
participants can select from a wide
variety of hands-on field “classes”
covering such topics as tree stand
selection and safety; tree stand
placement; identifying animal gender
and age; arrow placement; what to do
(and not do) after a shot; blood trailing;
field dressing and carcass care;
transporting game; butchering;
identifying “hot spots;” reading the wind;
compass navigation; GPS navigation;
DEC rules and regulations; qualifying
for the unique Suffolk Archers Deer
Management Committee (SADMC);
finding places to hunt; and much more.
All topics are tentative until the official program is published, but this will be a feature rich
event that everyone who bow hunts or wants to be a bowhunter should attend.
On one side of the Suffolk Archers 20 Acre Archery Park you will walk from one
interactive display to the next, learning how to develop or improve your hunting
skills. Then you can shoot an exciting Hunters’ 3D round on the other 10 acres.
OPEN TO ALL ARCHERS, EVERY SKILL LEVEL, ALL BOWS.
RAIN OR SHINE, JUST LIKE REAL HUNTING
WHERE:
Suffolk Archers Archery Park
86 Pidgeon Hill Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
DATE & TIME:
August 29, 2010
FREE Registration starts 8 am
QUESTIONS?
[email protected]
Via Route 495 (Long Island Expressway): Exit 50 (Bagatelle
Road). North on Bagatelle Road to “T” intersection (Half Hollow Road).
Left on Half Hollow Road to first right turn (Carman Road) to next “T”
intersection (Wolf Hill Road). Left on Wolf Hill Road to first traffic light.
Right on Pidgeon Hill Road to entrance.
Via Northern State Parkway: Exit 42 (Wolf Hill Road). West on
Wolf Hill Road. Right on Pidgeon Hill Road to entrance.
Via Route 25 (Jericho Turnpike): Pidgeon Hill Road is 1.2
miles west of Route 110 and runs only south of JerichoTurnpike. (North
of Jericho Turnpike Pidgeon Hill Road becomes Depot Road. ) Go south
on Pidgeon Hill Road to entrance on left
FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE
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The Trading Post
NOTE: This space is
always available for FREE
to those members who
wish to swap, trade, or sell
their archery equipment and/or provide
notice of upcoming hunts. Suffolk
Archers does not specifically endorse
the products or hunting opportunities
listed here.
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FOR SALE HOYT Magnatec
XT2000, RH, 29" w/ Bohning Tru
Glo sights and whisker biscuit. Hard
case included. Asking $250. Call
Rob at 516-586-5820.
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FOR SALE 12 new Easton
Aluminum Arrows XX75 Camo
Hunter 2018 Length 27 1/2” plus 4
used arrows (same specifications
as above). Asking $40. Call Tom
Brewer at 516-931-2168 or e-mail
[email protected]

FOR SALE 12 new Beman Carbon
Arrows ICS Venture 340 Full
Length. Asking $60. Call Tom
Brewer at 516-931-2168 or e-mail
[email protected]
SUFFOLK ARCHERS GAME DINNER
Featuring delicious recipes & game donated by our members,
prepared by professional chefs in a buffet-style dinner.
DATE:
LOCATION:
TICKETS:
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
STEWART MANOR COUNTRY CLUB
51 Salisbury Ave, Stewart Manor, NY 11530
$35 per person
CONTACT KAREN KUCHERICK (631) 661-8622 FOR RESERVATIONS
NO LATER THAN AUGUST 31, 2010
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The Arrow
PO Box 8087
Hicksville, NY 11802-8087
DON’T MISS OUR AUGUST 18TH MEMBER MEETING AT THE RANGE, 8PM
OUR THIRD WORK DAY IS COMING UP SOON — AUGUST 22, 8AM
DATE
EVENT DESCRIPTION
AUGUST 15
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
AUGUST 22
THIRD WORK DAY (RANGE MAY BE CLOSED TIL 5PM FOR WORKER SAFETY)
AUGUST 29
BOWHUNTERS RENDEZVOUS/SWAP MEET
SEPT 11
SUFFOLK ARCHERS GAME DINNER
SEPT 12
SILVER ARROW 3-D SHOOT
SEPT 19
HUNTERS SHOOT
SEPT 25
RACCOON SHOOT #2 AT 5PM
DEC 5
LAST WORK DAY OF 2010 (RANGE MAY BE CLOSED TIL 5PM FOR SAFETY)