LBNL_0912 - Lincoln Bowmen Archery Club

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September 2012.
Official Newsletter of Lincoln Bowmen.
Bowhunters
Penthouse!
Ameristeps ground pod
delivers on an elevated
level for both new and
seasoned hunters!
Next month a review of
the new 2-person tree
stand and Carnivore
Blind! Don’t miss it!
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Who’s
winning?
3&6
Summer League Results!
Dog days shoot scores!
Coon shoot results!
Kids Korner
with Holly
Team 10 Wins Summer League!
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My best friend Hana
is a sock stealer!
Don’t forget to say,
“Howdy!” to Bill Howell.
Expires: September 22.
Team 15 Takes Second.
Team 7 is Third.
Glenn Campbell is called out of retirement
from the Summer League by 12 year old Holly
Pizzini to capture his first, 1st place summer
win!
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Pictured left is the Ameristep Ground
Pod with Carnivore ground blind set
atop it. This all steel elevated platform
is great at taking hunters to new
heights! It’s sturdy construction and
spacious deck is just enough room for 1
hunter and 1 youth. I’ll be honest, you
may be able to fit 2 adults but one
needs to be the cameraman! LOL
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Great for taking your beginner youth hunter
for their first hunt!
Holly’s helpful
hints:
Even thou this platform is
secure, some safety
concerns should be mentioned.
1) Extend the feet far enough on the
ladder so that the ladder is on a
slight angle. This makes it easier to
climb up and down.
2) Add non-slip tape to the top of each
rung on the ladder. Morning dew on
your shoes could make climbing
slippery!
3) The inside edge of the ground blind
is the edge of the platform! Be
careful when zipping/unzipping the
windows!
Holly and I assembled this one in a
couple hours. It has hooks in the
corners that the grommets from the
ground blind hook over. In the center of
each side is a metal pole for securing
the center of the blind with the blinds
provided lanyards. Disassembly is easy
enough after season for storage.
Highlights in picture are:
1) Strong, easy to assemble frame
with clear instructions.
2) Adjustable legs on the ladder for
all ground variations and easy
access to the underside trap door!
3) Securely holds ground blind!
(Buy a ground blind without a
floor!) Easier to assemble and
remember the trap doors?
4) Large stakes included for
anchoring to the ground.
This is a great intermediate elevated
platform to allow our youths to become
use to heights before the tree stand!
It’s approximately 6 feet off the ground;
I didn’t measure it when it was up. I’m
going to add 2x12x12 treated lumber
under the feet in each corner to expand
its footprint. I’m being over cautious
here, but that’s MY Holly up there!
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Gripe column:
Wait for gate to close
behind you before driving
to club!
Wait for gate to
completely open before
driving through!
Pick up your trash and
bottles inside clubhouse!
Summer league
banquet is a tasty
treat!
There’s nothing I like better then a club that knows how
to treat it’s self right! The end of summer league means
some of the tastiest steaks were cooking on LB’s grills.
Thick, juicy and flame broiled over charcoal! Does it get
any better? I would like to thank all the people who put
the League and banquet together, supported us and
made the shirts, Kudos!
This is a fun league for all ages! The great thing about
archery is it doesn’t matter your age (as Silas showed us)
if you’re a senior or a preteen there’s room for everyone!
See you next year….. “Mmmm, Jello shots!”
Our president and others passed
out gifts. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place got to
choose first for the prizes on the
table. Next, tickets were drawn to
see who was going to win next until
all prizes were gone! Some even won
twice!
Don’t throw cigarette
butts on the ground
ANYWHERE on LB property!
If your kids make a mess
on the tables or spill liquid
on them, WIPE IT UP!
Nothing worse than putting
your arm down into
someone’s sticky mess!
Rotate your targets to
save bales!
Stand behind that dern
green line during YAP so
Sherry doesn’t have to yell
so much! She gets enough
practice yelling at ME for
crossing that DERN green
line! Being late with the
newsletter, putting 3
sugars in her coffee instead
of 2 (hey, I was just trying
to sweeten her up, what
could it hurt?) and talking
with Holly after she shot.
For the record, dad
coaching during YAP is
forbidden, discouraged and
frowned upon! Duhh, that’s
why we have COACHES! ;)
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Summer League Results
Coon Shoot
Once again it went down to a shoot off. Our club
president Larry McNew and Phil Hinojosa came in with
a tie. It only took one target and Phil Hinojosa came
out the winner by shooting a 10. CONGRATULATIONS
PHIL HINOJASA!!
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Men's Open
1st. Johnny Villasenor 279
2nd. Mike Hanley 268 Bill Howell 268
Men's Freestyle
1st. Brian Hancock 280
2nd. Gary Meletat 265
3rd. Matt Gibbons 260
Women's Freestyle
1st. Jodi Steele 227
Men's Longbow
1st. Don Hancock 261
2nd. John Barkley 249
Men's Recurve
1st. Joe Swetonic 251
2nd. Rich Focht 250
3rd. Marv Shrum 248
Women's Traditional
1st. Kim Bovair 174
2nd. Meg Mulheisen 144
Boy's Youth
1st. Jonathon Rhind 186
2nd. Andrew Saugrich 147
3rd. Ryan Barkley 125
Cubs
1st. Garrett Clay 220
2nd. Ethan Clay 194
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Men's Open:
Ernie Bowling 305
Johnny Villasenor 289
Larry Trionfi 272
Women's Open:
Michelle Bowling 303
Men's Freestyle:
Philip Hinojosa 294
Scott Wakefield 288
Bill Howell 279
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A message to Bill Howell
Bill,
I apologize for miss spelling your last name
last month! I almost screwed up and ruined
say, “Howdy!” to Bill Howell month. (Which
runs Aug. 22 through Sept. 22, 2012.)
I’m glad you were good-natured about
everything and I hope you enjoy say, “HOWDY!”
to Bill Howell month.
Women's Freestyle:
Wendy Hinojosa 248
You’re the best!
Men's Longbow:
Don Hancock 209
Anthony
Women's Traditional:
Kim Bovair 159
Men's Recurve:
Joe Swetonic 234
Rich Focht 190
Marv Shrum 186
Boy's Youth:
Jacob Shuwaloff 299
Girl's Youth:
Holly Pizzini 287
Cubs:
Garrett Clay 209
Kaveri Hinojosa 148
Molly Clark 127
X-Out for Coach Lance!
Attention all YAP shooters! October 20th, 2012 is
SHOOT AN X for Coach LANCE day! The student in
each class, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced who
shoots the most X’s this day will win the, “I X-Out for
Coach Lance!” Badge.
Show Coach Lance how much we appreciate her and
go for the X! This is a fun badge to earn so don’t stress
out if your new. Just try for the X and Coach Lance will
know your trying your best! This shoot is on the honor
system so no cheating when you report your X’s at the
end of the day. The next week I will have your badge
ready for you along with something special. Each class
will receive something different. Shoot as many X’s as
you can and enjoy, X-Out for Coach Lance day!
Advanced class, score your card as you usually do.
We’ll take the X count from there! Anthony
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The passed several months has shown an increase in false security alarms at the
club. When the alarm goes off. Wyandotte alarm notifies the Brownstown Police first
and me second. If they cannot contact me to cancel the call or if I cannot reply in
time. The police are sent to the call. The police can and will charge us for false
alarms. In all cases, in the pass two months it has been members who are at fault
for the false alarms. Please check and make sure that the front door to the
clubhouse is closed after you arm and leave the clubhouse. If you have any questions
on how to set the alarm contact me or any board member. Thank you! Larry McNew
There are a few safety reminders that I would like to mention again about the
entrance gate.
First don't try to rush though the gate as it is opening, let it open all the way first
.Also do not
stop in front of the photo eye. This is a safety feature to keep the gate from closing
as you pass by.If there is a highly reflective area on your car there may be false
reading and
the gate may start to close. In the case of a power failure the gate will not work. If
this
happens there is a gate along Dean street, across from the broad head pit that you
can use.
The lock is coded with the same number as the front gate. If you do use this gate.
Please lock it again when you enter or leave the club.
As a reminder to new and old members. Broadheads are to be shot only in the
broadhead pit. Please do not move the broadhead targets onto the top of the berm.
Targets are to be shot at the bottom of the berm only, this is a safety issue! Also,
crossbow shooters you can shoot any of the outdoor targets, front, back, broadhead
pit and field course. You must shoot the yellow bag target indoors. You should not
shoot into the back stop inside the club house or any of the 3-d targets.
The front entrance gate combination and the Dean street emergency gate
combination will change on Oct 1st. call any director for the new code.
Larry Laboe will be heading up a work party to clean and wax the club house floor.
If you can help please contact him. Members keep in mind that this job will take
several days to complete and indoor shooting may be interrupted. Notice will be
posted at the club.
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Hello Archers!
I hope you all had a wonderful summer! The 2012-2013 Lincoln Bowmen Youth Archery
Program (LB YAP) begins September 29, 2012. Registration begins at 9AM, followed by
orientation, equipment assignment and inspections. Archers, will not be shooting, but
please bring your equipment for inspection!
Cost for the program is calculated per archer, per session; $80 for LB members and $160
for non-members The 2012-2013 season runs from 09/29/2012 through 04/13/2013
and is split into 2 sessions. Payment for the season can be made in total for both
sessions or for individual sessions. Payment for each session must be paid in full on or
before the deadline date of each session, listed below. If special consideration is needed,
please feel free to contact me via email, [email protected] or phone, 313-770-3813.
Session Dates
1) 09/29/2012 – 01/05/2013
2) 01/12/2013 – 04/13/2013
Total for both Sessions
Payment Due Date
10/13/2013
02/02/2013
Payment Due
$80, $160
$80, $160
$160, $320
Archers will be assigned to a specific class and time after registration and
orientation. Due to the overwhelming increase in interest in the LB YAP program we may
need to look at alternate schedules for classes, and possibly limit the number of students
accepted, but we will not know that until after registration. Please respond to this email
and let me know if you will be returning this year so that we can plan more effectively.
Attached is the LB YAP orientation document, registration form, cost schedule and class
calendar. These documents as well as the Divisions and Levels documents will be
available at registration, as well. If you cannot make it to registration on September 29,
you may send your registration and payment to the address listed below. Please make
checks payable to Lincoln Bowmen Archery Club. All information can also be found on
the Lincoln Bowmen website at www.lincolnbowmen.org .
Thank You,
Sherry Lance
313-770-3813
[email protected]
Lincoln Bowmen Archery Club
Sherry Lance
PO Box 2166
Riverview, MI 48193
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Great news parents! How would you like to save 20% on a top
quality harness for you son or daughter? I was speaking with Meg
at Hunter Safety System the other day about Hunter Safety and
she informed me that any student with a Hunters Safety Certificate
would receive a discount! It is my understanding that this includes
the entire line of products including the Life Line System.
Lets keep our young ones safe while they hunt with us in that tree
stand. Purchase yours today! I can honestly say Holly has hers,
it’s the women’s pink and she has watched all the videos on how to
use it!
Contact Meg at 1.877.296.3528 she’s a real nice girl and tell her
you’re from Lincoln Bowmen. Have your child’s Hunter Safety card
ready for the number. Meg will explain the details. It’s that easy,
call today!
Anthony
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Kids Korner
With: Holly Pizzini
Don’t leave your socks lying around or forget to
close the hamper or else the sock monster will get
you!
RUN IT’S THE
SOCK
MONSTER!!!!
Oh puppies are sweet, lovable, and
darn cute! But not all dogs are,
“perfect angles.” My dog Hana has a
devious side to her. If you’re ever at
my house and your wondering where
Hana is, you’d better check the closet!
You see, my dog unlike most has a
thing for socks, slippers, shoes, and
any thing that she can get her paws
on! Then she sneaks around the
house just to sit down and look at
them. What ever will I do with her!
So people everywhere, close your
closets, shut your hamper, and
prepare for the sock monster!