MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello MSAA members and Arrow readers!
As cool air approaches and the trees are changing I get the urge to sit in a tree stand and reflect on the 2024 MSAA shooting season. Oh, and I’m also on the lookout for deer. What a fun year! I was fortunate to shoot with people I have never shot with before. And, as always, great to see you all at the shoots. I would love to hear from you on ideas on how to increase membership, shoot attendance, or just plain chat. We have changed our policy meeting date to better prepare for regionals so look for more information regarding that.
I’m getting prepared for an out-of-state hunt and will have great stories to tell.
Please be safe out there, I care about my archery family too.
Paul Parsons President
ROGER EKERT - Governor at Large
31693 733rd Ave. South Haven, MN 55382
PH: 320-406-2700 | jancrs1@gmail.com
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 | bowhuntervp.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
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
MIKE ANDRESEN - West Central
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 TrailsZimmerman, 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 contact Paul Parsons, President at indoorvp.msaa@mnarchery.org.
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
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.
Interested? Contact Paul Parsons to find out more information at 507-401-0469 or email indoorvp.msaa@mnarchery.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PAUL PARSONS President
300 East Pabst Street, Sanborn, MN 56083 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
MARK LATOURELLE
Bowhunter Vice President 5687 Chalstrom Drive, Saginaw, MN 55779 218-340-4986 bowhuntervp.msaa@mnarchery.org
LEANN BOES
Indoor Vice President 4021 West Tischer Road, Duluth, MN 55803 218-393-4181 indoorvp.msaa@mnarchery.org
LORI DARGATZ Secretary 215 N 22nd Ave W. Duluth, MN 55806 218-391-2911 secretary.msaa@mnarchery.org
BRUCE STROM Treasurer
11681 River Creek Drive, Hibbing, MN 55746 218-929-1413 treasurer.msaa@mnarchery.org
STACIE MULSO Arrow Editor 209 Robert Street, Marshall, MN 56258 507-829-1608 arrow.msaa@mnarchery.org
TOM BOES Records Keeper 4021 West Tischer Road, Duluth, MN 55803 218-393-4191 records.msaa@mnarchery.org
JOE ZIMMERMAN Webmaster 824 5th Ave NE, Aberdeen, SD 57401 218-779-1584
webmaster.msaa@mnarchery.org
BOARD UPDATES...
OUTDOOR VICE PRESIDENT - TODD NELSON
Hello Archers! I’m writing this sitting on my Atv on a mountain side in Colorado. No luck for me yet but our MSAA president harvested his first elk a couple of days ago. Congrats Paul! The MSAA had a very successful outdoor tournament season, with numbers considerable higher than previous years. The summer started with the 900 and 50 meter hosted by the awesome people of the Great River Archery Club. Over 90 shot the 900 on Saturday and over 80 shot the 50 meter on Sunday.
The MSAA state field tournament was held at the beautiful Rapids Archery club in conjunction with the MAA. 103 people shot the tournament with both organizations over 70 shooters. Many Archers shot both organizations which is why this cooperation is so successful for both organizations. A big THANK YOU to all that supported the MSAA and host clubs.
Happy hunting!
WEBMASTER - JOSEPH ZIMMERMAN
• Mobile App was renewed for $105.
• The MSAA Member Crossbow Survey email was sent out to member email addresses Friday, August 30th and a reminder was sent out Thursday, September 5th. As of September 11 there have been 49 submissions out of 470 emails.
Meta Analytics
• Facebook Page reach for August 4th, 2024 through September 10, 2024 - 3376
• Facebook Page followers - 2,567
• Instagram followers - 143 Eventbrite
• I received an email from Eventbrite stating that it will no longer be charging a fee to post events due to customer feedback.
TREASURER - BRUCE STROM
This year we had a total of 1,423 shooters at our MSAA Regionals and Championship matches. This is up a little bit from last year and up a lot from the COVID crisis of 2021. Finances continue to look strong even though some of our normal expenses are a bit higher due to inflation. Many thanks to our Host Clubs that put on our matches enabling us to continue to grow archery in Minnesota!
SECRETARY - LORI DARGATZ
Happy fall everyone. It has been a great MSSA shoot season this summer and it was wonderful seeing all the shooters out enjoying the beautiful courses and the beautiful weather in Minnesota. Thank you, to all the clubs that worked hard to make each shoot a success. When you shoot all five events; Indoor, 900, 50m, Field, and the 3D you can qualify to compete for the Grand Champion. If you have never shot all five it is a challenge and a lot of fun, give it a try. Enjoy your fall and for those of you who are out hunting, I hope you find what you are looking for.
INDOOR VICE PRESIDENT - LEEANN BOES
Happy Fall Archers. As we get into the fall archery season, probably the thing furthest from your minds is indoor target archery. However, indoor leagues will be starting before we know it and we can start getting ready for the 2025 MSAA indoor regional qualifiers. This year there will be 4 weekends that hosting clubs and pro-shops can hold regional tournaments. The weekends will be January 11-12, January 18-19, January 25-26 and February 1-2. If you are associated with a club or pro-shop that is interested in hosting regionals please reach out to me and we can discuss what is needed to get you on the list. For those of you who hosted last year, I will be reaching out to determine if you are still interested and which weekend(s) you want to hold regionals. Please stay safe out in the woods and I look forward to seeing you all again at the 2025 MSAA State indoor tournament in April hosted by the Duluth Archery Club to be held at the 4 Season Event Center in Carlton MN.
EDITOR - STACIE MULSO
Happy Fall, I want to mention we will be printing a November Arrow this year. With the Annual Meeting date moved up to December 7, we moved up that last issue to November. The deadlines for any ads or information is October 15, 2024. Let me know if you have any questions!
BOWHUNTER VICE PRESIDENT - MARK LATOURELLE
The MSAA outdoor tournament season concluded August 3 rd and 4 th with the 3D Championships hosted by the Saratoga Archery Club in Tracey, MN. Saratoga put on a fantastic shoot on a very challenging field. I heard nothing but compliments all weekend. Great job Saratoga!
By now you should have received an email with the MSAA crossbow survey in it. Please take the time to fill out this survey. There will undoubtably be more crossbow legislation in the future and this survey is one of the ways the board will have to know how the memberships wants us to go. This is how you get your voice heard.
That time of year so many of us wait for is here, the fall hunting season. Good luck to all the bowhunters out there and remember two important things. Pick a spot and if your feet are off the ground, wear a harness! Good luck everyone.
get to know your Board Members
LORI DARGATZ - SECRETARY
Q. What is your day job?
A . For the past thirty years I have worked with people with cognitive disabilities in a home setting. The work is rewarding and teaches you perspective, patience, and the true meaning of struggle.
Q. Tell us about your family...
A . I am married, my husband Adam is a wonderful supporter of me and he and I enjoy shooting archery and fishing together. We have an adorable dog, Brownie. The three of us have great adventures.
Q. How did you get into archery?
A When my husband and started dating he shot archery. I would watch him shoot leagues and that year the state indoor was in Warroad, MN. I was facinated by all the people and differnt shooting styles. I was hooked and within a year I was shooting. My first bow was a Matthew’s Genius Pro. I quickly moved on but it was a fun way to start shooting. Twenty-one years later I still love it..
Q. What is your advice to someone who would like to start shooting archery?
A . Just do it! Just try it. Archery shops everywhere are set up to accommodate new shooters and can help you find the bow that will work the best for you. If you know people who shot get their thoughts and do some research, videos and articles on shooting archery. Archery equipment is a expensive so do not impulse buy in the beginning and get a bow that fits what you want to do when it come to shooting; target, trad, hunting.
Q. What do you enjoy most about archery?
A . I like to set yearly goals for myself to improve my shooting. The best has to be spending time with my archery family. We are so supportive of each other when things are going well and even more so when it is a bad shooting day (or week). Archery has open up many opportunities for me; the Vegas Shoot, and elk hunting in Colorado.
Q. Do you target shoot and/or hunt?
A . I both target shoot and hunt.
Q. Do you have family members who shoot archery?
A My husband shoots, my mother in law and my nephews.
Q. Do you have any life lessons you’ve taken away from your time shooting archery?
A It is usually me not the equipment for the reason I am shooting poorly. If things are going wrong, what am I doing, not doing, what do I need to change? You need to practice to improve. A good support system (archery family) is really important.
Contact Information: LORI DARGATZ, Secretary 215 N 22nd Ave, West Duluth, MN 55806 218-391-2911 • secretary.msaa@mnarchery.org
June 8
The
River
Club
STATE TARGET 900 round
Jamin Storlie AMBHFS 836
Brett Carsella AMBHFS 827
Dale Binek AMBHFS 804 Dillon
Wieme AMFS 850
Strand AMFS 830
Dargatz AMFS 827
Mason Sheehy AMFSOPEN 881
Brent Duenow AMFSOPEN 880
Jesse Given AMFSOPEN 876
Timothy Lopez AMFSOPEN 876
Jim Vang AMFSOPEN 870
Dewey Kostrenski AMFSOPEN 865
Seamus Duffy AMFSOPEN 835
Justin Ayers AMFSOPEN 822
Paul Schwaninger AMFSOPEN 0
900 ROUND RESULTS
STATE TARGET 50 round
50 ROUND RESULTS
50 METER RESULTS
Seamus
50 METER RESULTS
DON PRIMLEY - GOVERNOR
East Central
Archery Country, Great River Archery Club - Rice 816 Ridgewood Court, Sartell MN 56337
PH: 320-333-3950 | dmprimley@charter.net
This summer has been busy for archery in central Minnesota. T.H.E. Great River Archery Club (GRAC) has hosted or supported multiple archery events totaling over 700 archers from June through August. GRAC was honored to host the MSAA 900 and 50 meter tournaments at the Stearns County Mississippi River Park, June 8th and 9th. The location and weather was outstanding albeit a trifle windy for the 50 meter.
GRAC also hosted in July a three day 3d challenging family fun shoot. Forty 3d targets were placed through out the Mississippi River Park. These targets were very realistically placed along the northern Mississippi River bayou backwaters, through the Prairie restoration of wild flowers and grass where the elk and buffalo roamed, to the scrub oak and pines where the deer and bears were placed in natural settings. The bow hunter and challenge stakes were just that, challenging. Too challenging for you, one could shoot from any distance you felt comfortable from.
GRAC supported Archery County’s 3d Powder Ridge shoot by providing concessions near the top of the ski hill. Approximately 425 archers participating in the challenging 3d event. The weather was perfect and archers from all skill levels accepted the challenge of terrain and distance. GRAC also hosted the Minnesota Senior Games archery competition. On August 17th seniors from multiple states gathered to shoot a 900 event this being a national qualifying year.
The Stearns County Mississippi River Park archery range in now open again after a major renovation. There are targets from 10 to 80 yards. The Stearns County Park Department is very supportive of archery and they say somewhere between 15,000 and 20,000 archers use this range each year.
GRAC supports the local Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) team and the Sartell National archery in Schools Program (NASP).
Archery practice is intensifying now that hunting season is just around the corner. Stay safe, shoot straight and GOOD HUNTING!!
STATE FIELD TOURNAMENT
1255 133rd Ave. NW, Andover, MN
STATE FIELD RESULTS
STATE FIELD RESULTS
Saratoga Archery Club
STATE 3D SHOOT
1720 County Road 9, Tracy, MN
3D SHOOT RESULTS
FIRST LAST DIVISION SCORE PLACE
Kelli Lehnertz AFBHFS 142 1
Valarie Knutson AFFS 283 1
Caitlin Griffin AFFSOPEN 230 1
Amy Glitsos AFMBH 232 1
Allison Berg AFTRAD 123 1
Bill Korby AMBB 255 1
Matthew Kotewa AMBHFS Guest
Daaren Danielson AMBHFS Guest
Taylor Given AMBHFS 327 1
Dennis Weber AMBHFS 312 2
Ryan Dambroten AMBHFS 293 3
Ziegfried Kotze AMBHFS 291
Dustin Berends AMBHFS 275
Eric Baarts AMBHFS 272
Kaleb Lehnertz AMBHFS 262
Dustin Rupe AMBHFS 255
Alex Glitsos AMBHFS 255
Brian Wandersee AMBHFS 237
Nick Pieske AMBHFSOPEN 291 1
Tristan DeWitte AMBHFSOPEN 252 2
Vincent Finkelson AMFS 332 1
Taylor Given AMFS 328 2
Nathan Wieme AMFS 323 3
Matt Zylstra AMFS 308
Dennis Weber AMFS 293
Rob Knutson AMFS 291
FIRST LAST DIVISION SCORE PLACE
Adam Dargatz AMFS 280 Ziggy Kortuom AMFS 270
Ryan Lucas AMFS 255
Arron Willis AMFS 252
Timothy Lopez AMFSOPEN 320 1
Adam Kramer AMFSOPEN 316 2
Jesse Given AMFSOPEN 302 3
Josh Neu AMFSOPEN 254
Nick Moberg AMFSOPEN 252
Dean Nemitz AMMBH Guest
Michael Gangestad AMMBH 320 1
Trent Skjefte AMMBH 316 2
James Nelson AMMBH 314 3
Jeremy Rustad AMMBH 306
Coltan Vandeputte AMMBH 301
Austin Lichty AMMBH 299
Matt Zylstra AMMBH 293
Reed Andries AMMBH 293
Adam Steffel AMMBH 287
Kyle Elsner AMMBH 286
Braxton Bednurek AMMBH 284
Joseph Zimmerman AMMBH 282
Chad Bruflat AMMBH 280
Ryan Wroolie AMMBH 278
Brett Carsella AMMBH 272
Matt Hartman AMMBH 271
Justin Anderson AMMBH 269
Zachary Santjer AMMBH 269
Riley Danielson AMMBH 266
Arron Willis AMMBH 258
Adum Bernurdy AMMBH 250
Gregory Kortuom AMMBH 238
3D
RESULTS
Tom Boes AMNAABB 242 1
Dominic Berg AMNAABB 192 2
Clinton Christensen AMTRAD 176 1
Bob Beck AMTRAD 153 2
Georgia Glitsos CFBHFS 285 1
Rylan Carsella CMBHFS 246 1
Elliot Anderson CMBHFS 244 2
Luke Strand CMFS 123 1
Dar Arndt GMBHFS 241 1
Tom Mack GMBHFS 208 2
Ralph Traut GMFS 276 1
Mike Ryan GMFS 265 2
Philip Yokil GMNAABB 224 1
Mick Afton GMTRAD DNF
Rowan Carsella JCMBHFS 174 1
Fletcher Willis JCMBHFS 148 2
Fletcher Willis JCMFS 140 1
Lori Dargatz SFFS 276 1
Teresa Pettit SFNAABB 126 1
Kenny Bird SMBHFS 303 1
Steve Schultz SMBHFS 287 2
Paul Parsons SMBHFS 286 3
Tom Nelson SMBHFS 269
Scott Wandersee SMBHFS 228
Paul Parsons SMFS 309 1
Todd Nelson SMFS 297 2
Bernie Goebel SMFS 297 2
Chris Mack SMFS 280
David Rupe SMFS 280
Carolyn Kiefer SSFFS 223 1
Leann Boes SSFFS 143 2
Natalie Griffith SSFTRAD 172 1
Jim Isder SSMBHFS 214 Guest
Steve Jaranson SSMBHFS 288 1
Rick Thielien SSMBHFS 285 2
Brian Peters SSMBHFS 236 3
Brian Pelzer SSMFS 309 1
Todd Nelson SSMFS 308 2
Rick Rugroden SSMFS 289 3
Michael Kiefer SSMFS 278
Mark Norell SSMFS 207
Joe PfannensteinSSMFSL 220 1
Rick Thielien SSMTRAD 128 1
John Steinle SSMTRAD 125 2
Landyn Berends YAMFS 293 1
Kayin Prout YAMFS 224 2
Mason Elsner YAMFS 194 3
Henley Carsella YFBHFS 244 1
Josie Tragre YFFS 252 Guest
Violet Berg YFNAABB 152 1
Lucas Bird YMBHFS 260 1
Kort Solomonson YMFS 314 1
Sawyer Knutson YMTRAD 991
Thank you to all the clubs who hosted both regional and state shoots in 2023-24. Your hard work is appreciated!
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!
Find years worth of shoot results Scan this QR code with your phone or go to: www.mnarchery.org/results
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Clela Wanamaker
“1954, it was a very good year. Bohn, a motion picture projectionist, had screened a movie on Howard Hill hunting in Africa with bow and arrow. He came home and said, ‘ ‘it looks like fun, let’s try it. Maybe we can hunt deer.” The next day he bought a three dollar bow and three arrows and the fun began.”
– Clela
LOCAL AFFILIATION
Lake Archery Club
Honeywell Archery Club
STATE AFFILIATION
Minnesota State Archery Association
Minnesota Bow Hunters
Gopher State Bowmen
NATIONAL AFFILIATION
National Field Archery Association
National Archery Association
SHOOTING ACHIEVEMENTS
Barebow/Minnesota State 1st 1958
Minnesota Bowhunters 1st 1959
Barebow U Of M Open 1st 1960
Gopher State Bowmen State 1st 1961
Gopher State Bowmen State 1st 1963
Minnesota Bowhunters Past Champion 1st 1964
Brown County Open 1st 1967
Midwestern 1st UNK
Wisconsin State Target 1st UNK
NAA Nationals Bronze 1968
Ambassador Cup 2nd 1968
On World Championship team 1969
Minnesota State Target 1st 1969
Eagle Cup – U.S. against Mexico 1970
NAA Nationals Silver 1971
Ambassador Cup 1st 1971
North American Champion 1971
Minnesota State Target 1st 1972
Minnesota State Indoor 1st 1974
Minnesota State Target 1st 1976
Minnesota State Indoor 1st 1977
Minnesota State Target 1st 1978
Minnesota State Indoor 1st 1980
In addition, I won the Michigan State Target Tournament in 1978. I won first place on Midwest Archery team for the National Sports Festival in 1979 with the team winning a bronze. I was on five United States Archery Teams. My fondest shooting memory was in 1971 when I broke 6 Ambassador Cup records and two world records on the FITA Round, and I was the first woman to shoot two back to back 1200%. Unfortunately, this was not entered in the record book as Canada failed to register the tournament. I did many trick shooting programs to promote archery for schools, churches, and competed against cities finest, their local police in tournaments, the bow against the hand gun. My partner on these tricks shoots was my pal, Gunner Drake, my Chesapeake Bay Retriever. I had taught him how to pull arrows from the butt and return them to me. He was a big hit with the children.
And that is how I remember those wonderful archery years.
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MSAA MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 7, 2024 Mee#ng Minutes
June 7, 2024
Welcome – Mee%ng Start at 5:04pm
A)ending: Paul Parsons, Todd Nelson, Leann Boes, Mark Latourelle, Lori Dargatz, Bruce Strom, Stacie Mulso, Joe Zimmerman, John Steinle, Don Primley, Dan Arndt, Adam Kramer
Minutes from last mee6ng: Todd moved to approve the minutes and Don seconded, all ayes.
President ’s Report: Here in Sartell to shoot the 900/50m, should be a good weekend. Ques%on raised; should the policy mee%ng will be moved to December? ARer some discussion, Jonh Steinle made a mo%on to move the policy mee%ng to December. Todd seconded, all ayes. The policy mee%ng will be on December 7, 2024, %me and place to be determined.
Secretary ’s Report: Nothing to report.
Treasurer ’s Report: Taxes are done, and the AVorney General report is completed. There were 486 shooters for state. There is 812.00 in the youth fund. Bruce is reques%ng an audit. The audit commiVee will be Leann, Mark and Todd. The three will complete the audit before the next mee%ng in August.
Leann moved to approve the treasure report and Mark seconded, all ayes.
Indoor VP ’s Report: Next year the indoor will be back in Duluth; April 6-7, 2025, at the Four Seasons Event Center in Carlton, MN Todd made a mo%on to add one weekend to the regional calendar. John seconded the mo%on. All ayes. (Pilot)There will be four weekends available for regional scores to be shot for 2025: Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25 and Feb 1. Having four weeks available would help more shooters have opportuni%es to shoot. Leann will send out an email to all clubs regarding regional weekend dates asking clubs to sign up for weekends, so shooters know the dates/loca%ons. 2026 State Indoor will be March 28-29 due to Easter being the first weekend in April of 2026.
Outdoor VP: Here for the first of the outdoor shoots; 69 pre-registered shooters. There will be one bale for sale this weekend via silent auc%on.
Bow Hunter VP: Saratoga is preparing for the 3D shoot in August, not an%cipa%ng any issues. Mark now has a contact within the DNR and will get no%fica%ons as a stakeholder.
Records Chair: Not present, Leann spoke Tom, 14 records shot at the indoor, reaching out to prior record holders for proper addresses, newest records will be available at the shoot this weekend.
Webmaster Chair: All indoor scores have been posted. Looking to update registra%on form with Stacie with the secretary’s address. The registra%on form will go back to having ages to make it easier to register. Lori will send an example to Stacie. Eventbrite: 900 had 53 registered shooters, the 50m had 43 registered shooters. Instagram has up to 132 followers. Paying 50.00 boost fees as needed to promote events.
Refunds: If the person contacts the MSAA or hos%ng club one week or prior to the event the refund will be granted. Any refund requests made less that one week or prior to the event will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Arrow Editor: Thanked people for stories for the Arrow. Looking for new stories for future Arrow magazines. Looking at doing a pro shops and affiliated clubs page, this page needs upda%ng. Should do a story on a pro shop in a future Arrow.
A discussion regarding affiliated clubs took place, there is a form online for clubs and pro shops to fill out and pay a $15.00 affiliate fee. Three levels of affilia%on; 100%, Associated, Pro Shop. No club should hold a shoot without being an affiliated member.
Governor At Large: Not present, John reported in Roger ’s absence, reques%ng money for the youth hunt at Ripley. Todd made a mo%on for the youth hunt money, $800, be available for the youth hunt at Ripley this year. Mark seconded the mo%on, all ayes.
Awards Chair: Have plenty of awards for the summer shoots.
Promo6on Chair: NA
Audit Commi)ee: Leann, Mark and Todd will conduct an audit by August’s mee%ng.
Indoor/Outdoor Tournament Commi)ee: Paul, Leann, Todd, Don
Old Business:
• Alexandria Tech- Don Primley was reaching out. Stacie will get Don names and numbers.
• Crossbow update- Mark; survey idea. Mark produced a series of questions that he present ed to the board. Discussion was held regarding the questions. Mark will add a couple of questions regarding competition crossbow and a comment section. There will be 8 -10 questions with the results available to the board by November 1, 2024.
New Business
Alcohol policy for all events
• Current Constitution reads:
Under MSAA Field Championship Tournament Handbook Under General Rules-
o No alcoholic beverages shall be allowed on the shooting course or practice areas.
Under Bowfishing
§ Under Registration- No alcoholic beverages to be consumed by team members during tournament.
Leann made a mo%on to strike the current policy under the Field and Bowfishing sec%on of the cons%tu%on, Todd seconded the mo%on, all ayes.
Leann proposes a change to the cons%tu%on to a general blanket policy: First reading: No alcoholic beverages, cannabis or controlled substance (drugs) may be carried or consumed on any range or prac%ce area during shoo%ng hours at any MSAA sanc%oned or owned tournament. Anyone caught breaking this rule will be immediately disqualified and not allowed to complete the tournament.
• Speaker system for indoor- and clock. Leann and Paul will do some research.
• Positions- still have several governor positions open. Governors should send an updated list of pro shops and clubs to Stacie and Lori
• Summer event volunteers- event on June 22 needs volunteers in Harris, MN.
Other:
• Don brought to the board’s attention that due to personal reasons Stacie forfeited her salary in May due to outsourcing some of the work for the May issue of the Arrow. Don made a motion to the board that Stacie be paid her full salary for May, Leann seconded, all ayes.
6:51pm- Leann made a mo%on to adjourn the mee%ng, John seconded, all ayes.
Next Mee6ng: Saturday, August 3, 2024, 5pm at the Saratoga Archery Club
THE MINNESOTA ARCHERY HALL OF FAME
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MSAA MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 3, 2024
Mee#ng Minutes
August 3, 2024
Welcome – Mee%ng Start at 5:00pm
A)ending: Paul Parsons, Todd Nelson, Leann Boes, Mark Latourelle, Lori Dargatz, Stacie Mulso, Tom Boes, Joe Zimmerman, Roger Ekert, John Steinle, Nathan Wieme, Ziggy Kortuem
Minutes from last mee6ng: Roger moved to approve the minutes from June 7, 2024 and Leann seconded, all ayes.
President ’s Report:
• Club and Shop lists need updating.
• Paul is looking into restructuring the governor lines.
Secretary ’s Report:
• For the upcoming survey, updating the email list.
• Have not received new membership from the summer shoots. See “New Business.”
Treasurer ’s Report: Absent from mee%ng , sent the financials via email to the board. Leann ques%ons whether or not Great River had been paid for the June 900/50m. There was no evidence on the statement.
• Approval: Mark moved to approve the treasure report and John seconded, all ayes.
Indoor VP ’s Report:
• Overall quiet, in September Leann will be contacting all of the regional hosts from last year and tell them about the fourth weekend option.
• Leann will reach out to Coyote Creek and Vapor Trail to see if they would be interested in hosting regionals. Roger suggested reaching out to Cabin Fever as well.
Outdoor VP:
• Outdoor shoots for the season are all complete, 900/50 m combine had 157 shooters and the Field shoot had 85 shooters.
Bow Hunter VP:
• We are here at the 3D, 73 shooters for day one. The coarse is in great shape.
• Camp Ripley hunt, you can create an account and pay $40.00 to see the rules.
• We need to look at the rules for the 3D shoot, what is in Todd’s manual and what is on the website don’t completely match. By the September meeting Mark will have a draft ready for a first reading at the September board meeting.
Records Chair:
• Need score cards from the 900/50m, just received the score cards from the Field.
• There are records from a few years ago; 2019-22, cannot find where to send them, what should we do with them? The board agreed to file them and if the person comes back to the MSAA then it will be delivered. Tom will attempt to call the number or email on file first, Roger suggested putting a blurb on the website as well.
Webmaster Chair:
• The State Field results have been posted to the website. The Facebook reach from June 1, to August 1 was 28149. We are getting good impressions on Facebook with 2557 followers. We have 140 Instagram followers. We paid for a boost for the state 3D event, $50.00, ended yesterday. There were 73 responses and 10560 people reached with the boost. With Event Brite, 47 people used it for the Field.
Refunds: If the person contacts the MSAA or hos%ng club one week or prior to the event the refund will be granted. Any refund requests made less that one week or prior to the event will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Arrow Editor:
• Confirming date changes; the annual policy meeting is moved up to December so by November the changes need to be printed a month prior. After discussion, the September Arrow is will digital with a printed one in November with any policy changes.
Governor At Large: Geing ready for the youth hunt at Camp Ripley, will get some pictures to Joe and Stacy for the website and for the Arrow.
Awards Chair: Ziggy is interested in helping Todd with the inten%on of being voted in at the policy mee%ng.
Promo6on Chair: NA
Audit Commi)ee: Leann and Mark completed their audit and passed it on to Todd to complete the audit.
Tournament Commi)ee: Paul, Leann, Todd, Mark
Old Business:
• Alexandria Tech- Don Primley was reaching out.
o Paul reports that Coach Dan reached out, how can we work together? Paul will continue communication with him.
• Cross bow survey update; Mark
o Google form is ready, looking for email addresses, secretary will send an updated list to Mark and Joe.
• Financial audit progression
o Leann and Mark completed their audit and passed it on to Todd to complete the audit.
• Progress on research for speaker system and clock; Paul and Leann
o Leann found one on Amazon, Paul will visit a music store in Wilmer to see what they have as well.
o Clocks, still looking
o Decision by the policy meeting.
• Governors send list of clubs and pro shops to Lori
o governors are still working on this.
New Business
• The Wells Fargo CD comes due in mid-September. Should Bruce get the best rate and reinvest? If so, should he invest the initial amount or add the interest the money has accrued or more?
o Roger made a motion to reinvest the $25,000 plus the approximate $500.00 earned in interest. Todd seconded, all ayes.
Other:
• Paul is receiving messages that scores from shoots are incorrect or in the wrong class. Paul asked Tom to gets the total scores for the Grand Champion. Paul is working on a few more updates/corrections to scores.
• Arrow- looking at changing the paper used. Stacie will look into the most cost effective but quality paper for future arrows.
• Getting information from clubs faster after shoots.
o Leann and Lori are looking at making a checklist for each MSAA event. Lori will send out shoot packets with shoot instructions and a return envelope to the appropriate person, perhaps with return-time guidelines with time guidelines. Will have a sample for the indoor at the next meeting. Also, looking to create spreadsheets for events for clubs to fill out for shooters and classes to share with the Web Master, Records, Indoor VP, and Outdoor VP.
6:19pm- Roger made a mo%on to adjourn the mee%ng, John seconded, all ayes.
Next Mee6ng: Sunday, September 22, 2024, 7pm via Zoom (Paul will send out the meeting invite)