Intro to Archery Classes

We have room for more people in our "Intro to Archery" classes. If you are new to archery or you know of someone who may like to learn how to shoot a bow please consider joining others in the class. The classes are open to everyone young and old, we only ask that you come prepared to have a good time and ready to learn. For more information click here .

Help Wanted

Members, HELP is needed to do some work on the range. If you can help please contact Bill Martin you'll find his phone number on the front of the newsletter.

The President's Shot.

Hello,

Being in Minnesota in the winter when the temperatures are near zero can make a persons mind start to wander to warmer times and places. Thoughts of the Caribbean, sunshine, warmth, treasure hunting. That last one makes me picture the classic treasure map. X marks the spot. My mind drifts back to the archery target and I picture the X. I wonder if the feeling you get when hitting the X is as good as finding the treasure. Maybe not quite the great, but hitting the X can certainly give a feeling of satisfaction. Especially if you only hit it only every once in a while. Regardless, it’s the result of all the skills of shooting a bow coming together to launch an arrow that fly’s right to the spot. You think about what I did that time, to make that happen. The people who hit the X consistently have found the treasure and I have to believe they still hold it to be a valuable feeling. Just look at the effort and money people spend to chase after the treasure.

We are still taking nominations for Pres, VP, Secretary, Treasurer and four board members. If you are interested or have questions talk to one of the current officers. Elections take place at the banquet.

The banquet is coming soon. Pat Fox is collecting pictures. We would like to see pictures of all your events, any archery event, for next year’s banquet. The clubs banquet is not just for hunting. Rapids Archery club represents many different sides of Archery. We want to celebrate them all. Email, mail or give your pictures and stories to Pat Fox (patfox@sherbtel.net).

                      Winter leagues are under way. Sunday – Traditional, Monday – Vegas, Tuesday – 300, Thursday – 300. Contact Dan Ericson for more information.

                      Check the whole website for new information, Help wanted. There are a lot of opportunities to be involved. Help show kids how to shoot. Help setup and operate the shoots. The Traditional shoot is in real need of some new blood to keep it going. If a bunch of people help a little. The load is lighter.
Come to the monthly meeting and have a cookie before (during) the meeting.
                           
Good luck treasure hunting
Have Fun,

"Things You Need to Know"

Rapid Archery is a club organized for the benefit of our community as well as for our members. Please remember we have a club meeting every second Monday at 7:00PM please plan to attend and give us your input.