MSAA Arrow September 2023 Digital Edition

THE MINNESOTA

ARROW

M I N N E S O TA S TAT E A R C H E R Y A S S O C I AT I O N

Online Edition SEPTEMBER 2023

Results: STATE 900 • STATE 50 • STATE FIELD • STATE 3D

PRESIDENT

MESSAGE FROM THE

Well, 2023 is a wrap for all of our shoots. What a great year it was. The following clubs hosted state shoots this year: Duluth Archery Club hosted State Indoor; Great River Archery Club hosted the 900 and 50 M; Rapids Archery Club hosted our Field shoot in conjunction with the MAA; and finally Duluth held the 3D shoot. Thank you, you all put on great shoots! If you did not attend these events, you will have to plan on getting to them next year.

Next on our agenda is ramping up for Indoor hosted by Hibbing Archery Club. It is a new location so that will be exciting. The other thing that is on my mind is in January we will be having our policy meeting and I want to toss out this challenge. ATTEND!!! Your voice is valued and if you want to see changes to our organization, we need to hear them.

We are up for suggestions and this is the place where these changes take place.

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Fall 2023 | VOL. 51, NO.3

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

President’s Message Table of Contents

2

Board of Governors Governor Roles

3

Board of Directors Open Board Positions

4

Board Updates

5

Get to Know your Board - Joe Zimmerman

6-7

2023 State 900 Round Results

8-9 10-11 12-13

2023 State 50 Meter Results 2023 State Field Target Results

14-15

Miscellaneous Info

16

Want to Host a Shoot?

17

Alexandria Legends

18

Archery Hall of Fame

19

Offal Wildlife Watching

20-21

Straigh as an Arrow

22

Affiliate Contact List

23

Advertise in the Arrow

24-25

August 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

26

MSAA Scholarship Recipients

Back

2023 Grand Champions

2023 State 3D Results

We have a couple Governor positions that are open and would like to fill them to get representation in those areas.

That’s all I have for now. Thanks to all of the clubs that hosted 2023 shoots and cannot wait to see you all in the very near future.

Paul Parsons Interim President

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MIKE ANDRESEN - West Central

JOHN STEINLE - Southwest

Saratoga Archers - Tracy, Beaver Creek Archery - Slayton, SW Bowbenders Archery Club - Worthington, Lincoln Area Archers - Tyler PO BOX 304, Brewster MN 56119 PH: 507-370-0597 | john.steinle@gmail.com

DEAN SUMMER - Southeast

Faribault Archery Club - Faribault , Waseca Archery Club - Waseca, Straight River Archers - Owatonna, South Forty Archers - Lakeville 2826 NW 43rd Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060 PH: 262-353-6232 | 2066mustang@gmail.com

DON PRIMLEY - East Central

Archery Country, Great River Archery Club - Rice 816 Ridgewood Court, Sartell MN 56337 PH: 320-333-3950 | dmprimley@charter.net

ED TURNER - Northwest

Heart of Lakes Bowhunters - Detroit Lakes, Lake Agassiz Bowmen, Fargo, ND Mit Ti Quab Archers - Wadena, Bemidji Archery Club 500 BAB Street, Naytahwaush, MN 56566 PH: 218-766-6492 | b ​ owhuntervp.msaa@mnarchery.org

MARK LATOURELLE - Northeast Duluth Archery Club - Duluth, Hibbing Archery Club - Hibbing, Lakehead Archers - Rosslyn, Ontario 5687 Chalstrom Drive, Saginaw, MN 55779 218-340-3987 | mlats1961@gmail.com

Kingston Archery Club - Dassel, Swift County Archers - Benson Little Crow Archery Club - Hutchinson Little Crow Archers - Willmar 8014 MN River Drive SW, Montevideo, MN 56265 PH: 320-212-7480 | mike@farmsiteservices.com

OPEN - Central Bow Daddy Archery - Isanti, Sportsman’s Club - Elk River, Minnesota Sportsman Club - Zimmerman, Tails and Trails Zimmerman, Full Draw Archery - Harris, Wild River Archery - North Branch OPEN - Metro Rapids Archery Club - Coon Rapids, Average Joe’s Archery - Coon Rapids, Bwana Archery - Little Canada, Chilakoot Bowhunters - Stillwater, Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association - Hugo open - South Central

Bob’s Archery & More - Bricelyn, Broken Arrow Archery Club - Henderson, DC Archery - Winnebago, Oak Ridge Archery - Kasota

If you, or know someone who is interested in filling one of these open positions, please

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

ROGER EKERT - Governor at Large 31693 733rd Ave. South Haven, MN 55382 PH: 3 ​ 20-406-2700 | jancrs1@gmail.com

contact Paul Parsons, Interim President at indoorvp.msaa@mnarchery.org.

MIKE VERTINA - Upper Northeast

Northern Lights Archery Club - Roseau, Thief River Falls Archery Club - Thief River Falls 901 Reserve Avenue, Thief River Falls MN 56701 ​mnbowhuntewwr70@gmail.com

THOUGHT ABOUT

BEING A GOVERNOR? Represent their region on all issues presented before the Board

Represent and promote the MSAA

Actively communicate clubs/pro-shops on MSAA activities and updates

Attend MSAA events

Participate in the MSAA Tournament committee as appointed

Host club/pro-shops shall co-chair appropriate tournaments

Attend MSAA board meetings

As a member of the MSAA Board of Directors, shall have one (1) vote in their name

Interested? Contact Paul Parsons to find out more information at 507-401-0469 or email indoorvp.msaa@mnarchery.org

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OPEN BOARD POSITIONS WE NEED YOU The Board of Directors, being the fully constituted governing body of the MSAA shall be responsible to the collective membership of the MSAA for the following functions: Review and vote on all proposed changes in by-laws / rules / regulations Help establish fees, dues and other sources of revenue Be ready to fill any vacancy in any elective office of the MSAA Assist in selecting the dates of the Championship Tournaments Determine rounds to be shot at State Championship Tournaments Review and be responsible for entries in the Policy Handbook

The postions needing to be filled are: President, Bowfishing, Promotions

This is a partial list of board duties. To see the full list of board duties in the MSAA by-laws, scan the QR code with your smart phone.

MSAA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PAUL PARSONS

Interim President 33811 Crown Avenue, Echo, MN 56237 507-401-0469 indoorvp.msaa@mnarchery.org

TODD NELSON

Outdoor Vice President 2034 170th Avenue, Garvin, MN 56132 507-829-4436 outdoorvp.msaa@mnarchery.org

ED TURNER

Bowhunter Vice President 500 BAB Street, Naytahwaush, MN 56566 218-766-6492 bowhuntervp.msaa@mnarchery.org

Leann Boes

Indoor Vice President 4021 West Tischer Road, Duluth, MN 55803 218-393-4181 indoorvp.msaa@mnarchery.org

JESSICA ANDERSON

Secretary 400 North Elm Street, Marshall, MN 56258 320-368-0309 secretary.msaa@mnarchery.org

BRUCE STROM

Treasurer 11681 River Creek Drive, Hibbing, MN 55746 218-929-1413 treasurer.msaa@mnarchery.org

STACIE MULSO

Editor 209 Robert Street, Marshall, MN 56258 507-829-1608 arrow.msaa@mnarchery.org

JAN EKERT

Records Keeper 31693 733rd Avenue, South Haven, MN 507-401-0469 records.msaa@mnarchery.org

JOE ZIMMERMAN

Webmaster 1006 Poplar Avenue, Marshall, MN 56258 218-779-1584 webmaster.msaa@mnarchery.org

Interested? Contact Paul Parsons to find out more information at 507-401-0469 or email indoorvp.msaa@mnarchery.org

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BOARD UPDATES...

OUTDOOR VICE PRESIDENT - TODD NELSON The 2023 MSAA outdoor tournament season is a wrap. It started in June with the 900 and 50 meter tournaments hosted by the Great River Archery Club at the Mississippi County Park north of St Cloud. The participation was great, the weather was pleasant and GRAC did a fantastic job of organizing and running the tournament.

In July we headed to Andover where the Rapids Archery club hosted the MSAA and MAA Field tournaments on their beautiful range, with separate field, hunter, and animal ranges. Once again the combined tournament proved to beneficial for both both organizations, with the number of shooters being substantially higher for both organizations.

The weather was great and The Rapids club did a terrific job of running both tournaments, which can be challenging. The last stop of the summer was the Duluth Archery Club where they hosted the MSAA 3D in August. DAC did a great job of setting up a very fun course with many unique props that made for a very enjoyable experience.

Now it’s time for many of us to use the skills that we honed this summer to try to put some meat in the freezer. I have already found out what happens when you shoot a elk for 45 yards but he is 52 yards, a low non-lethal hit.

love of archery and share your time and talents with those around you in the different capacities that you do. From an administrative side, we’re continuing to work on sustainable options to streamline our membership tracking. The best of luck to all of you as you head into the fall season, and be safe!

INDOOR VICE PRESIDENT - LEEANN Hello from your new Indoor VP. It is my pleasure to fill this position, and look forward to serving the MSAA members. I have had the pleasure of meeting with the Hibbing Archery Club in preparation for the 2024 State Indoor Tournament.

The facility, the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia, will be a great venue for the next Indoor tournament. Any clubs or pro-shops interested in hosting the 2024 State Regional Tournaments should contact me so we can get a list together and get the dates and locations set so all of our members can get ready for another State Indoor Tournament.

EDITOR - STACIE MULSO Congratulations to all the shooters this summer! I continue to look for story ideas, so let me know if you or someone you know has a story to tell! Remember the November Arrow is a printed one, watch for it in the mail.

Good luck hunting!

WEBMASTER - JOSEPH ZIMMERMAN • The website domain name and the web app has been renewed.

• Our Facebook has 2,354 followers and 2,133 page likes.

• Our Facebook Reach from May 1st until August 31st was 30,420 and the Paid Reach was 22,712 • 3D Results have been posted to the website.

TREASURER - BRUCE STROM In 2023 we had a combined total of 1,404 MSAA members who shot our Regionals and the State Championships. That is a nice recovery from the lows of the pandemic years. The clubs that were the hosts for these matches brought in a total of $19,167.00 to their clubs which included the Duluth Archery Club, Great River Archery Club, the Rapids Archery Club, and the 16 clubs that hosted our Indoor Regional shoots. We would like to give a special shout out to our 2023 hosts, you are very much appreciated!!

If your club would like to be considered to host a match in 2024 please let us know before the Policy meeting in January.

SECRETARY - JESSICA ANDERSON I want to extend a huge thank you to all of the clubs and associated members that hosted shooting opportunities over the past year. In order for the MSAA to continue to have purpose, we rely on all of you to continue to grow your Minnesota Arrow May 2023

NOMINATE A CLUB FOR

CLUB OF THE YEAR! You’ll find the form on the MSAA website.

Click the link below to download the form.

https://www.mnarchery.org/ uploads/3/4/4/8/34487661/ cluboftheyear.pdf 4

get to know your

Board Members

JOE ZIMMERMAN - WEBMASTER

Q. What is your day job?

A . I am a Web Designer at Southwest Minnesota State

University in Marshall, MN.

Q. Tell us about your family...

A . My Mom is retired and my Dad is the first year carpentry

instructor at Alexandria Community and Technical College.

They live in Alexandria, MN. I have a Sister who lives in Austin, MN with her husband and two girls.

Q. How did you get into archery?

A . When I was 13, I went through my firearms safety course

and the instructor talked about bowhunting and showed us some of the equipment he had. We didn’t get to shoot any bows during the course but I knew I wanted to shoot a bow after that. I saved up my money and bought my first bow from Scheel’s in St. Cloud in 1997. It was a Hoyt Magic youth bow. A family friend came over and helped get the bow set up for me. There weren’t any archery clubs around Alexandria at the time so my Dad bought some straw bales and set up a backstop in our back yard to put my foam

Q. What do you enjoy most about archery?

A . I enjoy meeting people at all the archery events and the thrill of hitting what I’m aiming at.

Q. Do you target shoot and/or hunt?

A . Currently I only target shoot.

Q. Do you have family members who shoot archery?

A . Currently no family members shoot a bow.

Q. Do you have any life lessons you’ve taken away from your time shooting archery?

A . A life lesson I’ve taken away from archery is, what you

target in front of. I shot in my back yard for a few years

put into life is what you get out of it. For example, being

until I grew out of that bow. I didn’t pick up another bow

accurate and consistent with a bow takes practice and

until I joined Saratoga Archery club in 2012 and I have been

effort. Also, sometimes “archery” happens and you just nock

shooting since then.

another arrow and shoot again.

Q. What is your advice to someone who

Contact Information:

would like to start shooting archery?

A . Find a place to take beginner lessons and/or find an

archery club to get involved with. The main thing is to

JOE ZIMMERMAN, Webmaster 1006 Poplar Ave., Marshall, MN 56258 218-779-1584 • webmaster.msaa@mnarchery.org

explore the different aspects of archery and enjoy the journey.

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June 10 The Great River Archery Club

STATE TARGET

900round

900 ROUND RESULTS

Mississippi River County Park in Rice, MN

FIRST

LAST

CLASS ABRV

SCORE

PLACE

Luke

Strand

CMFS

606

1

Carter Dakota

Walker Clark

CMBHFS CMBHFS

843 766

1 2

Violet

Berg

CFNAABB

786

1

Josie Joey

Knutson Strand

CFFS CFFS

865 830

1 2

Aiden Raymond

Walker Strand

YMFS YMFS

789 767

1 2

Reese

Peterson

YFFS

837

1

Dennis

Anderson

YAMFS

825

1

Ava Marla

Noehre Rupar

YAFFS YAFFS

849 844

1 2

John

Steinle

SSMTRAD

587

1

Tom Clinton

Johnson Christensen

AMTRAD AMTRAD

637 553

1 2

Michael Jim

McCarty Ploon

GMNAA GMNAA

682 653

1 2

Tom Dominic

Boes Berg

AMNAABB AMNAABB

628 581

1 2

Michael Mark Craig

Larson Latourelle Holmlund

AMNAA AMNAA AMNAA

815 747 671

1 2 3

Joe

Pfannenstein

SSMFSL

812

1

Rick Todd Michael Mike

Rugroden Nelson Michaud Ryan

SSMFS SSMFS SSMFS SSMFS

854 842 841 839

1 2 3 4

Sven Calvin

Larsen Lee

SSMBHFS SSMBHFS

831 810

1 2

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900 ROUND RESULTS

7

FIRST

LAST

CLASS ABRV

SCORE

PLACE

Leann

Boes

SSFFS

732

1

Carolyn

Kiefer

SSFBHFS

795

1

DeShante’ Bernie David Michael Matt

Coleman Goebel Rupe Kiefer Ryan

SMFS SMFS SMFS SMFS SMFS

866 858 856 845 834

1 2 3 4 5

Steve Paul Alan Dean

Schultz Parsons Vorderbruggen Summer

SMBHFS SMBHFS SMBHFS SMBHFS

861 852 849 819

1 2 3 4

Lori

Dargatz

SFFS

821

1

Rick Wayne Joseph Tom Ralph

Hofker Charles Gohlike Mack Traut

GMFS GMFS GMFS GMFS GMFS

847 831 822 820 809

1 2 3 4 5

Dar

Arndt

GMBHFS

811

1

Joseph

Zimmerman

AMMBH

852

1

Grady Tim Mason Jesse Brent Jim

Kane Wilson Sheehy Given Duenow Vang

AMFSOPEN AMFSOPEN AMFSOPEN AMFSOPEN AMFSOPEN AMFSOPEN

893 886 884 879 879 869

1 $105 2 $63 3 $42 4 5 6

Blaine Ugochukwu Drew James Timothy Adam Mason Cole Adam Gabriel

Urtel Eneanya Herrmann Nelson Lopez Schmit Lovegren Marsh Dargatz Strand

AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS

875 872 870 867 867 858 857 852 836 804

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Taylor Kenny Eric Dillon Harley

Given Tran Baarts Given Hildenbrand

AMBHFS AMBHFS AMBHFS AMBHFS AMBHFS

866 860 841 767 737

1 2 3 4 5

Caitlin

Griffin

AFFSOPEN

863

1 $30

Dayna Jennifer

Adams Baarts

AFFS AFFS

852 765

1 2

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June 11

The Great River Archery Club

STATE TARGET

round 50

Mississippi River County Park in Rice, MN

50 ROUND RESULTS FIRST

LAST

CLASS ABRV

SCORE

PLACE

Raymond

Strand

YMFS

522

1

Dennis Ethan

Anderson Andresen

YAMFS YAMFS

590 566

1 2

Ava Valarie Marla

Noehre Knutson Rupar

YAFFS YAFFS YAFFS

644 628 616

1 2 3

Tom Joe John

Johnson Pfannenstein Steinle

SSMTRAD SSMTRAD SSMTRAD

423 334 313

1 2 3

Todd Rick Mike

Nelson Rugroden Ryan

SSMFS SSMFS SSMFS

635 633 629

1 2 3

Leann

Boes

SSFFS

407

1

Bernie DeShante’ Jimmy Matt David

Goebel Coleman Huttel Ryan Rupe

SMFS SMFS SMFS SMFS SMFS

654 645 636 609 4x 609 3x

1 2 3 4 5

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50 METER RESULTS

FIRST LAST CLASS ABRV

9

SCORE

PLACE

Paul Alan Dean Steve

Parsons Vorderbruggen Summer Schultz

SMBHFS SMBHFS SMBHFS SMBHFS

658 639 633 624

1 2 3 4

Lori

Dargatz

SFFS

584

1

Jennifer

Baarts

SFBHFS

509

1

Craig Michael

Holmlund McCarty

GMNAA GMNAA

491 425

1 2

Ralph Tom

Traut Mack

GMFS GMFS

553 537

1 2

Dar

Arndt

GMBHFS

531

1

Luke

Strand

CMFS

305

1

Dakota

Clark

CMBHFS

558

1

Violet

Berg

CFNAABB

530

1

Josie Joey

Knutson Strand

CFFS CFFS

661 522

1 2

Clinton

Christensen

AMTRAD

300

1

Tom Dominic

Boes Berg

AMNAABB AMNAABB

362 299

1 2

Michael

Larson

AMNAA

588

1

Joseph

Zimmerman

AMMBH

615

1

Grady Mason Jesse Jim Tim Brent

Kane Sheehy Given Vang Wilson Duenow

AMFSOPEN AMFSOPEN AMFSOPEN AMFSOPEN AMFSOPEN AMFSOPEN

689 688 680 678 669 657

1 $105 2 $63 3 $42 4 5 6

a Blaine Cole Adam Drew Timothy Hieu James Davis Rob Adam Gabriel

Beaudry Urtel Marsh Schmit Herrmann Lopez Giang Nelson Lamarche Knutson Dargatz Strand

AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS AMFS

671 659 11x 659 8x 659 4x 658 651 628 626 626 610 596 565

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 guest 9 10 11

Dennis Taylor Mason Eric Devin Michael Dillon

Weber Given Lovegren Baarts Peska Andresen Given

AMBHFS AMBHFS AMBHFS AMBHFS AMBHFS AMBHFS AMBHFS

674 652 606 600 592 589 518

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Caitlin

Griffin

AFFSOPEN

631

1 $30

Dayna

Adams

AFFS

591

1

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July 8 & 9

Rapids Archery Club

STATE FIELD TARGET 1255 133rd Ave. NW, Andover, MN

STATE FIELD RESULTS FIRST

LAST

DIVISION

SCORE

X COUNT

PLACE

Violet

Berg

CFNNABB

242

0

1

Zeb

Sell

CMBHFS

No Score Card

Luke

Strand

CMFS

574

0

1

Caitlin

Griffin

FFSOPEN

798

28

1

Maricela

Schnur

FNAA 4

07

2

1

Dar

Arndt

GMBHFS

747

15

1

Rick Wayne Tom

Hofker Charles Mack

GMFS GMFS GMFS

778 768 743

29 21 7

1 2 3

Jerry Mike

Podratz Mccarty

GMNAA GMNAA

No Score Card 639 7

1

Phillip

Yokiel

GMBB

617

4

1

Taylor Dennis Joseph Mike Eric Harley

Given Weber Zimmerman Andresen Baarts Hildenbrand

MBHFS MBHFS MBHFS MBHFS MBHFS MBHFS

821 799 782 773 738 699

50 30 28 15 8 8

1 2 3

Jessie

Messina

MBHFSOPEN

757

24

1

Tim Blaine Paul Adam Paul DeShante Grabial

Lopez Urtel Rupar Dargatz Schwaninger Coleman Strand

MFS MFS MFS MFS MFS MFS MFS

830 818 804 797 789 774 750

50 47 29 36 40 36 13

1 2 3

Adam Tim Jesse

Kramer Wilson Given

MFSOPEN MFSOPEN MFSOPEN

839 832 827

53 54 51

1 2 3

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STATE FIELD RESULTS

11

FIRST

LAST

DIVISION

SCORE

X COUNT

Joe Alex Westly Brent Matty DeShante

Jensen Fredrickson Moeller Duenow McGee Coleman

MFSOPEN MFSOPEN MFSOPEN MFSOPEN MFSOPEN MFSOPEN

821 821 820 814 809 772

52 43 42 43 35 32

PLACE

Trent Jeremy Joseph Michael Chris Tom

Skjefrte Rustad Zimmerman Musich Mack Mack

MMBH MMBH MMBH MMBH MMBH MMBH

820 806 800 765 759 746

37 47 40 16 18 10

Michael

Lundgren

MNAA

No Score Card

Tom Tom Dominic

Johnson Boes Berg

MNAABB MNAABB MNAABB

614 565 450

5 8 3

1 2 3

Garrett Clinton

Prahl Christensen

MTRAD MTRAD

526 464

6 3

1 2

Lori

Dargatz

SFFS

781

18

1

Suzanne Natalie Sharon

Swanson Griffith Kessler

SFTRAD SFTRAD SFTRAD

326 275 226

1 1 2

1 2 3

Steve Paul Dean

Schultz Parsons Summer

SMBHFS SMBHFS SMBHFS

802 795 779

31 30 17

1 2 3

David Chris Bernie Todd Michael Matt

Rupe Mack Goebel Nelson Kiefer Ryan

SMFS SMFS SMFS SMFS SMFS SMFS

808 800 797 786 782 775

36 35 31 27 27 21

1 2 2 3

Tom

Johnson

SMTRAD

395

5

1

Carolyn Leann

Kiefer Boes

SSFFS SSFFS

740 723

18 11

1 2

Rob Sven

Riedel Larsen

SSMBHFS SSMBHFS

802 774

32 23

1 2

Todd Mike

Nelson Ryan

SSMFS SSMFS

807 787

40 30

1 2

Joe

Pfannenstein

SSMFSL

774

21

1

Kyle

Olson

SSMNAABB

625

2

1

John

Steinle

SSMTRAD

466

2

1

Ava Ashley Marla

Noehre Nash Rupar

YAFFS YAFFS YAFFS

814 803 784

47 29 24

1 2 3

Dennis Ethen

Anderson Andresen

YAMFS YAMFS

791 781

30 32

1 2

Sophia

Adams

YFBHFS

760

25

1

Jack Andrew Jacob

Moorhouse Moorhouse Zbacnik

YMBHFS YMBHFS YMBHFS

790 747 563

19 15 9

1 2 3

Raymond

Strand

YMFS

736

13

1

1 2 3

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August 5 & 6

Duluth Archery Club

STATE 3D SHOOT 3675 Archer Drive, Duluth, MN

3D SHOOT RESULTS NAME

SCORE

PLACE

NAME

SCORE

PLACE

Open Female Freestyle Caitlin Griffen

256

1

Open Male Freestyle Mason Sheehy Wesley Moeller Jesse Given Alex Fredrckson Tim Wilson Brent Duenow

Female Modern Bowhunter Shauna Olbekson

273

1

326 308 307 298 296 256

1 2 3

Cub Female Freestyle Josie Knutson Joey Strand

281 238

1 2

Youth Female Freestyle Reese Peterson

295

1

Cub Male NAA Barebow Kyler Gudowicz

213

1

Open Male Bowhunter Freestyle Adam Kramer

Young Adult Female Freestyle Valarie Knutson Ava Noehre

305 286

1 2

289

1

Male Modern Bowhunter Paul Parsons Adam Dargatz Alan Vorderbruggen Joe Zimmerman Matt Lee Cliff Theis Roger Hansen Jarad Carr Don Bloom Dale Olbekson Ryan Lucas

324 318 315 295 280 260 257 259 255 241 224

1 2 3

237

1

304 243

1 2

301 287 255

1 2 1

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Super Senior Female Freestyle Leann Boes Golden Senior Male Freestyle Rick Hofker Tom Mack Super Senior Male Freestyle Todd Nelson Gary Anderson Mike VanEssen

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3D SHOOT RESULTS NAME

SCORE

PLACE

Senior Male Freestyle Bernie Goebel Mike Svacina Chris Mack Rich Bistram Jimmy Huttel

308 303 292 290 281

1 2 3

Male Freestyle Dane Benes Blaine Urtel Timothy Lopez Peter Beaudry Rob Bradford Michael Gangestad Maverick Svacina Adam Dargatz Ryan Wroolie Justin Ayers Ryan Lucas Gabriel Strand

340 336 333 332 332 324 317 293 288 276 262 228

1 2 3

Youth Male Freestyle Raymond Strand

224

1

Cub Male Freestyle Luke Strand

132

1

Super Senior Female Bowhunter Freestyle Terri Murray

176

1

Female Bowhunter Freestyle Noel McMahan April Benedict

247 220

1 2

Youth Female Bowhunter Freestyle Rachel Haley

282

1

Youth Male Bowhunter Freestyle Keegan Gudowicz

287

1

Male Bowhunter Freestyle Taylor Given 307 Joe Zimmerman 305 Jarad Carr 261 Jeff McMahan 257 Ryan Fraboni 242 Dylan Maidl 230 Michael Zwart 182

13

1 2 3

Senior Male Bowhunter Freestyle Paul Parsons Steve Schultz Al Vorderbruggen Dean Summer

310 307 303 286

1 2 3

Super Senior Male Bowhunter Freestyle Brian Peters Ross Benedict Mike Musich

257 239 212

1 2 3

NAME

SCORE

PLACE

Golden Senior Male Bowhunter Freestyle Dar Arndt

253

1

Female NAA Barebow Cassondra Gudowicz

84

1

Cub Female NAA Barebow Violet Berg 174

1

Male NAA Barebow Tom Boes Dominic Berg Clint Christensen

192 159 143

1 2 3

Golden Senior Male NAA Barebow Philip Yokiel Mike McCarty

205 123

1 2

Female Traditional Cassondra Gudowicz

142

1

Senior Female Traditional Natalie Griffith 205

1

Youth Male Traditional Sawyer Knutson

142

1

Male Traditional Clinton Christensen EJ Gudowicz Louis Schweim Bob Beck Rob Knutson

220 218 218 178 133

1 2 2 3

Senior Male Traditional Dave Sobczak

161

1

Super Senior Male Traditional Scott Miller John Steinle Charlie Ek

184 144 134

1 2 3

Golden Senior Male Traditional Doug Strecker Jim Ploen Mick Atton

187 146 129

1 2 3

Cub Male Traditional Kyler Gudowicz

197

1

Senior Female Freestyle Kerry Nordlander Lori Dargatz

305 299

1 2

Female Freestyle Dayna Adams

288

1

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Special thanks to...

Thank you to all the clubs who hosted both regional and state shoots in 2022-23. Your hard work is appreciated!

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And thank you to our members - your participation goes a long way to keep the MSAA strong and to support the association’s other events. We look forward to seeing you at the next one!

I found a new use for our Msaa medals. Put this together for our Canada trip. I Caught this on the tenth cast. Next time I gotta try a gold medal.

Steve Schultz

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2024 MSAA POLICY MEETING

JANUARY, 2024

WATCH FOR INFORMATION TO COME ON A DATE & LOCATION All MSAA Members

welcome!

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ADD THE MSAA APP TO YOUR PHONE! • Browse The Minnesota Arrow Magazine • Find Events being held by MSAA & Affiliates • Find Information on Affilitated Clubs & Shops • MSAA Board & Governor Information • And More!

SCAN WITH YOUR DEVICE'S CAMERA TO VIEW THE APP! OR VISIT:bit.ly/msaa-app

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YOU

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If you won a certificate at a state shoot this past shoot season, we’ve got it. Just pick up your awards at the next state shoot!

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HOST A SHOOT? If you are a member of a club and would like to host a state or regional shoot, fill out the Shoot Bid form today found on the MSAA website!

Contact: Leann Boes, Indoor Vice President 4021 West Tischer Road, Duluth, MN 55803 218-393-4181 indoorvp.msaa@mnarchery.org

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Alexandria Technical and Community College launches collegiate archery team, a first for 2-year colleges in Minnesota.

Alexandria, MN —Alexandria Technical and Community College continues to be a pioneer in higher education in Minnesota by establishing an archery team, becoming the first 2-year college in Minnesota to offer competitive archery through USA Archery's Collegiate Archery Program.

Alexandria College is Minnesota’s top-rated community college for cost, academic programs, and job placement.

The college is a destination college with over 50% of the student body coming from distances exceeding 50 miles.

Alexandria College offers on-campus student housing, fostering a vibrant campus community.

The addition of the archery team will continue to enhance the student life programming and athletic opportunities available to students.

"Alexandria Technical and Community College has been working with the Alexandria Shooting Park for many years with our Clay Target League, and to partner together to host archery is a great fit for our community," said Sean Johns, dean of educational services and athletic director.

"We’re proud to be a destination college for prospective high school students across the state and surrounding region who are deciding to go to college, and to give them the opportunity to pursue their passion of Archery and also reside in Minnesota."

The Alexandria Technical and Community College’s new head coach of competitive archery, Dan Gates, poses with his bow for a photo at Alexandria Shooting Park, Alexandria Minn., September 1.

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The head coach of the Legends archery team is Dan Gates. Gates, an Alexandria College alum, is a USA Archery level two certified instructor. His passion for archery stems from bow hunting with his father while growing up in central Minnesota.

Gates's love of archery has led him to share it with others and donate his time to contribute to the development of youth archery in central Minnesota. In 2019, he became the youth archery coach for the Douglas County 4H Shooting Sports and Wildlife program through the University of Minnesota Extension. Archery has been a quickly growing sport with the help of programs like 4H and National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).

“I am very eager to begin the work to build a highly successful collegiate archery program here in Alexandria and am honored to be leading our Legends," Gates said. "I look forward to being able to continue developing archers’ abilities, at the state collegiate level. I am confident that Alexandria College will have positive representation for Minnesota Athletics and look forward to putting my everexpanding archery knowledge to work for our athletes’ individual and team success.”

The assistant coach for the Legends Archery team is Tyler Notch. Like Gates, Notch’s love of archery was created through bow hunting with his father in Minnesota. Notch is one of the four owners of the Alexandria Shooting Park.

He also serves as the current Alexandria Chamber of Commerce board president, sits on the Alexandria City Planning Commission, and serves on the Executive Board of the Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Board of Directors.

“I have a passion for coaching others,” Notch said. “Being able to serve as the assistant coach for the Legends Archery team gives me an opportunity to ensure the future of the sport and help our younger generations find passion in the sport like I have. Archery has truly changed my life for the positive, and I am eager to help others find their true selves through archery.”

The addition of the Legends Archery team and the building of the J.A. Wedum Foundation Hall shows how Alexandria College continues innovating and strengthening its commitment to education, athletics, and fostering a thriving student community.

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Evelyn Mori-Kubo Bruce Mori-Kubo

MSAA Secretary 1951, 1952

MSAA President 1951, 1952

Minneapolis Archery Club Secretary 1950, 1951, 1952

Minneapolis Archery Club President 1951

MSAA Clout Champion 1953

Heavy involvement in the organization of the 1952 NFAA National held in Eagan, MN. MSAA columnist for “The Archers Magazine” (TAM) for much of the 50’s.

Associated contributing editor for “The Archers Magazine” (TAM) for much of the 50’s and 60’s.

Competed in the 1952 National in Minnesota and the 1953 National in Wisconsin.

Co-Chairman of three committees for the 1952 NFAA National in Eagan, Minnesota.

Affliated with: Minneapolis Archery Club, Tawasentha Bowmen, MSAA, NFAA, NAA and Wisconsin Bowhunters.

Well known in the MSAA Flight Shooting Championships.

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Ernie Henkel

MSM Grand Champion 1948, 1951 Midwestern Target Champion 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953

Was instrumental in getting a bill passed for an archery only season in Minnesota in the early 50’s.

International Open Champion, Winnipeg, Canada 1950

Executive Director of the Minnesota Archers League (Indoor mail Matches) for much of the 50’s and into the 60’s.

MSAA Target Champion 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951

Long time employee of “Corries Sporting Goods”, (Sportsmans Paradise). Corries was the 5th largest archery retailer in the country in the 50’s.

Bruce was the recipient of the “Retailer of the Year” award from the brand names foundation, before 1,700 people at the New York Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

Canadian National Champion 1951 Records American Round York Round Double Jumbo Round National Round Field Round (28)

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OFFAL WILDLIFE WATCHING

Who is eating your guts?

What?

Why?

To better understand how hunter-provided carrion affects wildlife food webs.

Who?

Seeking volunteer deer hunters, those that participate in deer camps, or know hunters and have access to deer gut piles immediately after the deer is harvested and field dressed.

When?

Minnesota white-tailed archery, firearms, and muzzleloader deer hunting seasons.

Please refer to MN DNR hunting regulations to determine the legal hunting dates for your tag.

Where?

How?

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The purpose of this research is to better understand what and when species use deer gut piles (offal) provided by hunters across all of Minnesota.

Also seeking volunteers to help ID project photos at www.zooniverse.org.

We need volunteers from throughout Minnesota.

Hunt as you normally would and help contribute valuable data to wildlife research.

Project cameras available for use. All you need to do is: 1. Clean your deer as you normally would 2. Set up game camera to record what species use the gut pile 3. After 1 month retrieve the camera and send us the images

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Straight as an Arrow

The everyday topic that turned into an all-day shooting trial

BY ADAM KRAMER, T.H.E. GREAT RIVER ARCHERY CLUB An archer improves accuracy by decreasing the inconsistencies that can occur within their shot.

This has been seen through an emphasis in bow tuning, form critique, matching arrow weights, and fletching type/orientation amongst other things deemed pertinent. After flirting with the brink of paranoia, we ask ourselves “what is truly important? What will make the difference down range and is fiscally or physically feasible to achieve?” Arrow straightness is a leading factor in arrow quality, and associated in greater precision.

Whether hunting or competing, it is something that has been agreed upon as vital to better flight. At the pro shop, it a daily talking point with customers as new comers and old timers in the sport look for advice on sorting through the numerous and overwhelming options available in arrows. Arrow manufacturers offer a plethora of arrow spines, diameters, weights, and fletch type, which alone requires large investment on the behalf of retailers to stock, only to be magnified by different straightness tolerances of each model.

An archer has to decide if the idea of straighter arrows is worth the increased price. For example the Victory VAP arrow shaft, a .166 inside diameter shaft common for hunting and target is offered in three straightness grades. The price for a dozen bare shafts in the smallest straightness deviance Minnesota Arrow May 2023

(.001”) is $199 approximately or $16.5 per shaft. The poorest straightness (.006”) is priced at $149 per dozen or $12.4 per shaft. This results in a difference of about $45 per dozen shafts. Easton Superdrive 27 shafts, a large diameter carbon shaft is offered in a .005” and .002” tolerance. They are priced at $179.99 and $225.99 respectively, producing a $45 price disparity. This difference makes archers think “Am I buying improved accuracy or a placebo?”

My curiosity has driven me to the point of action, along with being an archery equipment salesman, I saw it as my responsibility to seek real data in regards to something I educate customers on daily. On a sultry September afternoon I took to my backyard range, along with 9 arrows of the same model, length, spine, and fletch, only differed by their straightness tolerance. The arrows were Victory VFORCE 300 spine arrows, 100 grain tip resulting in a total 475 grains. I made arrows in the Elite (.001”), Gamer (.003”), and Sport (.006”) tolerances for this study. I used my hunting bow, a Bowtech SS34 (70 pound draw and 30.5” draw length on the performance module resulting in 283 fps) for the study which occurred entirely at a distance of 50 yards. Orange aiming dots with a drawn mark to identify the center were used to easily record the distance from center, in inches,

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for every shot. I shot three dots each round, making sure to shoot one of each of the arrow tolerances at each dot every end. Arrows were shot in random order. After 150 arrows were shot and recorded, I switched out the field points for a fixed bladed 100 grain Slick trick SS3 1 1/8 inch cutting diameter broadhead. I recorded 25 shots with each arrow tolerance for a total of 75 broadhead shots again at a distance of 50 yards. Average distance from center was calculated along with a standard deviation of distances for each arrow tolerance. Average distance from center with field points for the Elite were 1.14 inches (with standard deviation of .70 inches) Gamer averaged 1.74 inches (with standard deviation of .96 inches) and Sport averaged 1.76 inches from center (with standard deviation of .96 inches). Broadhead results for the Elites averaged 2.04 inches form center (standard deviation of .74 inches) Gamer averaged 2.26 inches (standard deviation of 1.04), Sport averaged 2.35 inches (standard deviation of 1.32 inches).

This study produced results that led me to ponder its impact on real world application. The field point trial showed that the straighter arrows produced shots that averaged closer to center and less deviance arrow to arrow. The Gamer and Sport arrows strayed slightly more for sure, but apply that approximate .6” greater average to your target face of choice. At 50 yards, a field/hunter face 5 ring measures just under 4”, a 12 ring on a medium sized 3d target approximately 2”, the 10 ring on a 80 cm multi-color target measures just over 3”. Which arrow would you take to the competition? In theory, the Elite arrow with the lowest average distance from center would yield more points on average than the others on the previously mentioned target faces.

Now if a person came in to the shop in April looking to stock up the family for a summer filled with shoots such as Total Archery Challenge, Bowfest, and Powder Ridge then I would say maybe consider the other Gamer and Sport options since these are 3D shoots that success is measured by least amount of lost arrows as compared to x count.

The broadhead test was something that I wanted to incorporate since most arrows are sold for the purpose of hunting and figured if there was to be an accuracy difference then fixed broadheads would show it. The average difference from center

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doubled for the straightest arrow while deviation remained unchanged. Average distance from center was about .25” greater for the lesser two tolerances while the standard deviation increased .25” and .58” for the Gamer and Sport arrows respectively when compared to an Elite. 50 yards is beyond the comfort level of most bowhunters, but was used to be able to compare more directly to the field point study.

In both studies the Elite arrow flew the most true and consistent, deviations grew for the lesser tolerances, but not at a necessarily exponential rate. I would say that the arrows could be used interchangeably without concern. It is up to the individual archer to determine what arrow straightness meets their budget and mental peace of mind. If the lesser tolerance is deemed satisfactory, then I recommend putting the savings towards a more durable arrow with higher quality components such as better nocks, inserts/outsets/more desirable custom fletching. An arrow that is more durable will keep its integrity and consistency longer, while staying in the active lineup longer due to being less apt to crack upon impact from target debris or other incoming arrows. It is important to also mention that not all arrows of equal straightness are of equal quality. Spine consistency is something that can also impact accuracy and group consistency, but can differ by manufacturer. For every question answered by this study, another question arises unanswered and the desire for future inquiry increases, which is all part of the sport called archery that we love so much.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - ADAM KRAMER

Keep punching clocks and busting nocks!

I live in Rice, MN with my wife Alexandra (married 2020) on a small farm. I grew up in Wisconsin where I found competitive archery at a young age. 4H and NFAA were my main sanctions of participation.

After graduating from UW-River Falls with a meat animal science degree, I moved to the greater St. Cloud area. Since then I have begun to experience the great MN archery community and hope to contribute to its enrichment through writing and volunteering at my local club ( T.H.E Great River Archery Club). Currently, I work at Archery Country in Waite Park, and breed cows for Select Sires in central MN. My hobbies include enjoying archery with friends and family, hiking, snowshoeing, camping, raising livestock, reading, and watching MASH. Archery is life and life is good!

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MSAA Club & Pro-shop Affiliate Contact List Contact the MSAA and learn how you can affiliate and join this list – secretary.msaa@mnarchery.org CLUB

CITY

CONTACT

PHONE

GOVERNOR

Aitkin Archery Club

Aitkin

Greg Smith

218-838-3581

Don Primley

Archery Country

Brainerd

Scott Thesing

218-822-3933

Don Primley

Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association Hugo

Greg Rigdon

651-354-0554

Beaver Creek Archery Club

Slayton

Nick Pieske

507-828-1127

John Steinle

Bemidji Archery Club (100%)

Bemidji

Steve Jaranson

218-556-7480

Ed Turner

Bwana Archery

Little Canada

Patti Larsen

651-230-5130

Chilakoot Bowhunters

Somerset, WI

Dennis Black

651-283-2463

Duluth Archery Club (100%)

Duluth

Ryan Fraboni

218-590-5632

Elk River Sportsman’s Club

Elk River

Rob Knutson

612-598-8276

Faribault Archery Club

Faribault

Tom Helgeson

507-838-5260

Dean Summer

Four Rivers 3-D Archery & Taxidermy Floodwood

Bernie Goebel

218-476-2718

Mark LaTourelle

Full Draw Outdoors

Stacy

Willy Lines

651-257-1589

Great River Archery Club

Sartell

Don Primley

320-333-3950

Don Primley

Hibbing Archery Club

Hibbing

Chris Schmalz

218-969-9177

Mark LaTourelle

Kingston Archery Club (100%)

South Haven

Jan Ekert

320-406-2700

Mike Andresen

Lake Agassiz Bowmen

Fargo, ND

Curt Markel

701-388-2150

Ed Turner

Lakehead Archers

Thunder Bay

Lisa Dampier

807-577-9199

Mark LaTourelle

Little Crow Archers (100%)

Willmar

Jason Larson

320-894-3855

Mike Andresen

Little Crow Archery Club (100%)

Hutchinson

Calvin Lee

320-583-4082

Mike Andresen

Knob Hill Sportsman’s Club

Wadena

Todd Miller

218-639-6600

Northern Lights Archery Club

Roseau

Bob Moser

218-469-1583

Oak Ridge Archery

Kasota

Donald Fromm

507-931-5637

Pass-Thru Archers

Waterville

Lyle Leggett

312-543-0435

Dean Summer

Saratoga Archery Club (100%)

Tracy

Todd Nelson

507-829-4436

John Steinle

South Forty Archery

Prior Lake

Shawn Bartlett

612-207-7949

Dean Summer

Southwest Bowbenders

Worthington

John Steinle

507-370-0597

John Steinle

Straight River Archery Club (100%) Medford

Ron Hammann

507-676-0029

Dean Summer

Swift County Archers

Jeff Holmquist

320-492-1963

Mike Andresen

Tales and Trails Zimmerman

Scott Maricle

763-856-3985

Thief River Falls Archery Club

Thief River Falls

Bryan Malone

218-686-9518

Mike Vertina

Waseca Archery Club (100%)

Waseca

Stacy Thompson

507-271-6832

Dean Summer

Wild River Archery

East Bethel

Andy Jarvimaki

651-674-0299

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MSAA MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 5, 2023

August Board Meeting Minutes President: Meeting minutes. John motion. Dean second. Nothing much new to share.

Secretary: Insurance letters will be in the mail early next week. Needs to setup meeting to review scholarship applications and get the winners announced. Two applicants. Can make two $500 awards per year.

Treasurer: $7,400 at this point. Bigger items as far as expense might need to come out. Close the Youth Hunt fund.

Fund is closed and the funds were transferred to the general fund. There was a check for $750 hunt for the Youth Camp Ripley event. Lifetime members (no income with these shooters). Motion to approve treasure. Todd motion to approve. John Second. Carried.

Indoor VP: Not present.

Outdoor VP: Good to go!

Bow Hunter VP: Not present.

Records Chair: Not present.

Open Conversation: We really need to pay attention on the registration side as far as getting the shooters in the right age group and division. Had some challenges with some of the shoots. Made mention to how Leann ran the shoot in Duluth. Registration form and scorecards are not matching. Need to find a solution for this.

Webmaster Chair: Field shoot, in Event Brite Joe created tracking links. One link would go to the website (20 tickets attributed to that link), Facebook (11 tickets), Email (7 tickets). Setup Event Brite so that Lifetime members could register through Event Brite. Had 3 Lifetime members register through Event Brite. Will now be charging a fee for events that are published, in addition to each ticket that they process. Up to $25, free; up to 100, $9.99; up to XXX, $29.99 and unlimited $49.99.

Might need to explore another option for registrations and fund collection.

Setup a new account with new platform. Still on the free plan with the new provider rather than using Mail Chimp.

At some point we’re going to have to start paying for this service.

Facebook Analytics

• June 8 -Aug 4 • Reach = 23,000 • Paid Reach = 18,000 • Page followers = increased by 45 followers • Ads Arrow Editor: Getting ready for the next round of the Arrow. Need to setup a private meeting for scholarship.

Will get that incorporated. Also brought up an idea to feature the “XXX” writeup. Would be nice if that organization could write up something that they want published and we can go from there. Reviewed ad due dates, etc. Write-ups for each area are needed by September 1st. Joe will be the next board feature.

Governor At Large: Not present.

Awards Chair: Connected with contact to start making our plaques again. We have all kinds of metals.

Promotion Chair: Not present.

Audit Committee: Not present.

Indoor Tournament Committee: Starting planning for event in Hibbing.

Old Business: Policy meeting prep. Discussion around the number of readings, when the meeting is, etc.

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New Business • New Time Clock o See what we can look in to as far as this is related. Incorporating with what MAA and Waseca clubs have.

Buzzer incorporated with the clock. Visibility is better. o $2,500 for two clocks o MAA has a four-clock system.

o Add it to the list for the policy meeting.

• Scoring Process Review o Ran into an issue at the 50-meter. People making changes to cards that should not be. Nothing was done about it at the time. Look into a solution to this to prevent this from happening in the future. Should never be scoring your own official card. o Scorecard verification process.

– We don’t have this built into all our tournaments. o Keep everyone with their peers. o Running totals versus individual totals?

– Do we need to modify our scorecards for this? o Is there a disciplinary policy? o Add the extra block on the scorecard for round total and then running total?

– Update announcements to accommodate this. Emphasis that scores are compared after each end, including score and x count.

– Swap green and white card with your “shooting partner.” o Revisit all scorecards to make sure they have an end score and a total score.

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Readings: Work with Paul to get a list of new readings that we need to put together for the policy meeting.

Appoint a committee to look at the divisions, go through and look at numbers and determine if we can eliminate some. Come up with a way to assist with defining which division someone should be shooting. Need to review each class and determine which traits coincide with each.

CC Payments for registrations. Would the MSAA be interested in this?

• Advertising the in arrow. o Rates have not gone up. o Put this on the board and governors to assist with ad generation for the Arrow. o What’s the reach? What is the value? Stacie to put together a flyer that highlights the different levels of ads, including size and cost.

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Bowfest: What kind of investment we could do for this. Offer Bowfest advertising within the Arrow. They invested into the Indoor last year, so this would be a good way to do our part.

Lifetime Membership question.

Next Meeting: Oct/Nov – Let’s shoot for the end of October, beginning of November.

Meeting adjourned. Todd and Leann. 6:18.

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Congratulations to AMBER JO WINZENBURG Amber is the recipient of the MSAA scholarship.

She is from Detroit Lakes and is planning to attend college to become a nurse.

Amber began shooting archery at the age of 3 with the Little Crow Archery Club in Willmar.

Congratulations Amber!

Congratulations to COLT UHLENHOPP Colt is the recipient of the MSAA scholarship. He is from Bemidji (member of the Bemidji Archery Club) and is currently attending Grand Canyon University.

In 2018 & 2019, Colt was the YAMBHFS state champion and would like to become very involved and join a club after college.

Congratulations Colt!

It is hunting season & we need your photos!

We want to see what you’re up to in the field, send in photos of you and your game to put into the next edition of The Arrow!

Email them to Stacie at: arrow.msaa@mnarchery.org Minnesota Arrow May 2023

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MSAA, 33811 Crown Avenue Echo, MN 56237

Congratulations 2023 MSAA Grand Champions!

Last Name First Name STYLE

Indoor

900M

50M

Field Hunter Animal

3D

GC Total

Berg

Violet

CFNAABB

258

786

530

65

61

116

174

1990

Strand

Luke

CMFS

185

606

305

101

136

100

132

1565

Griffin

Caitlin

FFSOpen

300

863

631

259

265

286

256

2860

Arndt

Dar

GMBHFS

290

811

531

239

237

271

253

2632

Mack

Tom

GMFS

288

820

537

237

235

271

243

2631

McCarty

Mike

GMNAA

247

682

589

209

196

234

123

2280

Given

Taylor

MBHFS

299

866

652

269

269

285

307

2947

Urtel

Blaine

MFS

300

875

659

267

268

286

336

2991

Zimmerman Joseph

MMBH

297

852

615

265

255

280

295

2859

Boes

MNAABB

233

628

362

159

173

233

192

1980

Christensen Clinton

MTRAD

235

553

300

128

138

298

220

1872

Dargatz

Lori

SFFS

292

821

584

247

252

282

299

2777

Parsons

Paul

SMBHFS

300

852

658

259

260

280

310

2919

Goebel

Bernie

SMFS

298

858

654

260

260

277

308

2915

Boes

Leann

SSFFS

274

732

407

232

216

275

237

2373

Nelson

Todd

SSMFS

297

842

635

260

263

287

301

2885

Steinle

John

SSMTRAD 205

587

313

150

158

178

144

1735

Noehre

Ava

YAFFS

299

849

644

265

266

283

286

2892

Strand

Raymond

YMFS

268

767

522

230

228

278

224

2517

Given

Jesse

MFSOpen

300

879

680

268

274

285

307

2993

Tom