Inside this Newsletter

Archery Events.........1

Sherwood Nottingham Shoot

Sylvan’s Annual Luau/Potluck

Oregon State Games

Sylvan News.......................2

Sylvan Constitution Committee

Hats and shirts

Newsletter Submissions

Monthly Meetings

Board members

-Sylvan News Continued.............3

Motion

letter from the Secretary

Recipe’s and Classifieds..........4

Elk or Venison Jerky

Hunting/Camping Related Classifieds

Christian Bow hunters

Letter from the club President......... ....5

Sylvan’s Long Range Planning Survey 2002.... ..6

Hunting/Camping Checklist...............7

Sherwood Nottingham shoot

This is a shoot that brings archers of all categories. Sherwood, Oregon and Nottingham, England compete with each other in various archery categories. Sherwood Oregon won in all categories this year. The longbow teams from Oregon and England compete against each other for the prize of a silver bowl. The bowl will remain in Oregon. It was a great shoot and had great participation.

Sylvan’s Annual Luau/Potluck

Sylvan archers held the annual members Luau/Potluck on August 10th 2002. All members were invited to come out and enjoy! There was not as big of a crowd as we were hoping to see.

Those of us who were there really enjoyed ourselves.

Oregon State Games

Oregon State Games is an event that is not much talked about, but an event in which Sylvan Archers does support and participate in. With the help from a few of the members and other individuals, they set up the Targets from Sylvan’s, allowing archers to shoot from the ranges from 10 yards all the way up to 65 yards. Every year there is a great turn out and everyone enjoys himself or herself. This year there were allot of shooters and most of them went home with Medals. It is an exciting time and Sylvan should be thanked for their participation and support.

Sylvan Constitution Committee Formed
The past presidents are beginning to gather to review he existing constitution. That would be the constitution that was printed in your last newsletter. You should keep that copy for future reference. We will be using the newsletter to review and discuss the current constitution & bylaws with you, the club members.

After we have had a thorough discussion, we will offer some changes for your review and discussion.

Finally, we will bring those changes to a meeting for discussion and a vote. This will be in June of next year. Something this important deserves some time to develop. This is the basic agreement between the members and those they elect to an office. You need to understand it so you can participate effectively in the meetings and voting.

Right now you have more important things to do; Go hunting, and elect new officers this November. Good hunting ! Good luck!

ALLEN F. STOVER, PAST PRESIDENT 1985 - 1987

Hats and shirts-

Les Ingram wanted to remind everyone that Hats & T-Shirts are $12.00 each. If you are interested in purchasing one, contact Les Ingram 503-656-1058. Hats and shirts are also available at Sylvan shoots.

Newsletter Submissions

Following are methods that you can use for sending Sylvan newsletter submissions:

E-mail-.....

Any Newsletter submissions or requests can be E-mailed to sylvanarchersnewsletter@yahoo.com please do not send in any encrypted formats. Please send letters and articles in a word document format. Please send any pictures in a jpeg format.

Postal mail ....

Please mail any submissions, requests or pictures to:

Sylvan Archers newsletter submission/requests

147 SW Poplar Ct.

McMinnville, Or. 97128

Please submit pictures of fellow archers, dates of archery events and anything else you can think of.

If you would like the newsletter to be e-mailed to you please send a request to sylvanarchersnewsletter@yahoo.com. Please include your name so we are not sending you the letter in both formats.

Please let me know what you would like to see in the newsletter.

Ideas:

-Calendar of events. (Shoots, work parties etc.)

-For sale/want ads for archery equipment and accessories.

-Sylvan news.

-Member photos.

Tell me what you want to see and we will work to make

it happen. .

Tanya Richards

Monthly Meetings

Monthly board and membership meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month. If a monthly meeting date is different than the first Thursday of the month it will be shown in bold and italics. Meetings start at 7:00pm unless shown otherwise.

Sept., 2002 None Oct., 2002 Denny’s Nov. 7th, 2002 Denny’s Dec. 5th, 2002 Denny’s Jan. 2nd, 2003 Denny’s Feb. 6th, 2003 Denny’s Mar. 6th, 2003 Denny’s April 3rd, 2003 Denny’s May 1st, 2003 Denny’s June 5th, 2003 Range

Board Members

President Mark Wiley

m1679652@aol.com

1st Vice President Les Ingram

2nd Vice President Dave Osler

3rd Vice President &

Range Director Mike Hearley

Assistant Range Director John Willhong

Hunt Director Dave Tilford

Director of Hunting Games Keola Camacho

Field Governor Mark Huser

Director of Field Tournaments Becky Jackson

Director of Target Tournaments

Keith Kemmerer

Secretary/Treasurer Linda Maxson

Asst. Treasurer Robert Savage

Registration Crystal Camacho

Newsletter Tanya Richards

sylvanarchersnewsletter@yahoo.com

Web Administrator Mike McManus archerhit@attbi.com

Motion

The below mentioned motion was made at the August Meeting by Max Tannery. It was requested by board and members at the August meeting that this be posted in the newsletter so that the membership be aware of the motion and so that they would know that this will be up for vote at the next membership meeting, November 07, 2002. Committee shall consist of (5) members in good standing, No member on this committee shall be a current board member, trustee, or candidate that’s running for a next years board elected position, The committee will appoint a chairperson, The committee will be in effect until the following August when new appointments are made,

This committee shall collect all nominations, set policies as to the rules for running all elections (except they may not be in conflict with our constitution and by-laws, or any county, state, federal laws), methods of voting, constructing the ballot, collecting and counting all votes, and to make recommendations on matters; that the board needs arbitrated, or any subject in may be assigned by the board of directors,

Retain and care for all ballots, and original policies established, except meeting minutes,

One member of this committee shall attend each and all meetings for Sylvan Archers that deals with the business of this archery club, except OBH annual meetings; and reports back to this committee on any business that needs to be checked by constitution, by-laws, or membership approval before it’s ratification of being policy; provided there is a objection or protest on an issue that the board does not have time to resolve during a normal meeting. This committee shall report back to the board for final approval and with one or more resolutions, and their recommendation for resolving the issue at the next meeting under old business.

Sincerely submitted,
Max D. Tannery

From Your Secretary:
Can’t believe it’s time for another newsletter already. At the meeting on Aug. 1 Mike Hurley was appointed as 3^rd. VP. Outdoor range. John Wilfong was appointed Assistant Range Director and Tanya Richards was appointed as Publicity chairperson. I think we now have a full Board of Directors. However, we will not be meeting again until Nov., 2002. That gives all a break to concentrate on their favorite hunting area or revamping their bow equipment or just relaxing and enjoying the range.
While I’m thinking of it, if you have a thought in the back of your mind about helping out on the board next year please consider submitting your name for nomination to an office at the Nov. meeting. We need you. You can’t imagine how much. Wouldn’t it be great, exciting, awesome or whatever adjective you want to use to describe it, if four, five or even just two people would run for each office. Call me a dreamer but I believe it can be done if people just care enough to help. Each and everyone one of you in the club have ideas about how you would like to see things changed and sad as it may sound, the only way to do this is to get in there and contribute in any way you can. Please don’t let my dream down.
There are two positions opening up on the Board of Trustees. If anyone wishes to run for the positions you need to submit a resume to be published in the newsletter and submit your name for nomination at the Nov. meeting.
The time is drawing near. It’s almost here.

You’ve got to calm yourself down and think real clear.

Always aim straight and let your arrows fly free.

It’s not up to you as you will soon see.

Keep your broadheads sharp and your pins in line

And you’ll get an animal everytime……..well maybe.
Good Luck
Your Sec.

Linda Maxson

Elk or Venison Jerky

Makes 6 to 8 servings

" Venison jerky that can be made in just 13 hours. Sliced elk or venison marinated in brine then dried in a dehydrator for 12 hours. "

Ingredients

3 pounds elk or venison roast

3 cups soy sauce

3 cups packed brown sugar

4 fluid ounces hickory-flavored liquid smoke

Directions

1 Slice roast into slabs approximately 1/4 inch thick. Trim off all of the fat from the edges. Cut the slabs into pencil-like strips (about 1/4 inch wide), and about 4 inches long.

2 In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar and hickory-flavored liquid smoke; blend well. Place all of the meat into the bowl of marinade. Cover and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

3 Place the meat in a food dehydrator for about 12 to 20 hours, depending how dry you like your jerky. Rotate the trays after 6 hours. For example: Bottom tray on top, top tray on bottom, second tray from bottom to be second tray from top, and so on.

Sylvan Archery Classifieds

Wanted

Wanted: Blue Mtn. Wolverine-70#

Brad Roberts 503-590-6727

For Sale

One Golden Eagle Compound Bow. I don't know the age. It looks good. I think it is a 45% let off. 50# will go to 65#. New string has sight and bow quiver, will need a rest and its ready to shoot. $45.00 Contact Ken Warner (503) 651-3626 Days, (503)266-3410 eve. Cell(503) 710-0104

Christian Bowhunters

I am starting a new Chapter for the Christian Bowhunters of America here in the Willamette Valley. If you or anyone you know would like to be part of starting the new Chapter with me Please contact me, Ken Warner, either by phone: 503-651-3626, Cell 503-710-0104, or email:
The following is an excerpt from their brochure.
Christian Bowhunters of America
EXALTING CHRIST as

CREATOR! SAVIOUR! LORD!
* * * * *
Gen. 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (NIV)

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosover believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (KJV)

Matt. 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your

good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." (RSV)

What We Are
Christian Bowhunters of America (CBA) is a non-profit, non-denominational, Bible-centered organization incorporated in the State of Michigan in 1984 by concerned Christian bowhunters. We are governed by a board of nine bowhunting directors. Serving Jesus Christ in a ministry to the bowhunters of America is our desire.

What We Do
1. We provide a united voice of Christian bowhunters in America.

2. We promote the biblical truth that God is the Creator and Saviour of the world.

3. We foster an awareness of man's personal accountability to God.

4. We challenge bowhunters to allow the Lordship of Christ to govern their individual lives.

5. We provide helps and tools for sharing one's faith in Christ with others.

6. We share the common joy and experience of bowhunting with other Christian bowhunters.

7. We foster faith, fun and fellowship among bowhunters of America.

Mission Statement
Christian Bowhunters of America is a ministry to the bowhunting and archery world. Seeking to exalt and serve Jesus Christ by leading lost people to Him, and encouraging Christian growth.

Letter from the club President

To all Sylvans,

Regarding past news letters. We, your Board of Governors and I, apologize to everyone who was offended by previous newsletters. We do not endorse most of the comments or subjects of the last two newsletters. This newsletter is not the forum for controversial topics, therefore we will instead attempt to move on to enjoying and promoting archery. So lets all just shoot our bows and try to enjoy ourselves.

It has been no secret that there are divergent ideologies regarding the direction your management should take to ensure fulfillment of Constitutional mandates. This president*s goal is to lead this club into the 21^st century making positive but cautious progress. If we choose the path of stagnation or the path of regression, we condemn ourselves to extinction.

Some of you may remember the survey in 1992, of things you wanted to see happen at your club. I*m pleased to announce that most of those projects have been completed. Those few that have not been completed are due largely to budgetary constraints. They require a large commitment to capital outlay, and we need to be very judicious when we embark on such an endeavor.

Your Board has suggested that another survey be taken to update our goals and objectives. In this newsletter, you will find a "wish list" of sorts. Please take time to fill it out and return it to me or drop it in the green locked box up at the range. Remember, treat it like a wish list, not a feasibility study. This will help your Board to keep us on track and focused.

I*m pleased to announce that upon the resignations announced in the last Archer*s Aim, Mike Hurley, John Wilfong and Tanya Richards stepped forward to fill the positions of 3^rd Vice President/Range Director, Assistant Range Director and Publicity Chairperson, respectfully. I*m confident that these people will prove to be an asset to Sylvan Archers in the future. Lady and gentlemen, a hearty "WELCOME" to you and "thanks."

One other piece of business then we*ll move on to more pleasant things. Your Board of Directors along with the membership-at-large will meet November 7, 2002 at Denney*s in Wilsonville. Meeting will be called to order at 7:00 P.M. The purpose of the meeting is to nominate those people who will serve on the Board of Directors in the year 2003. In addition, there will be two vacancies on the Board of Trustees that need to be filled. Anyone wishing to serve on that board must have his/her resume published in this newsletter. You can send your resume to either myself or Tanya Richards. If you wish to E-mail it, her address is: sylvanarchersnewsletter@yahoo.com.

On the lighter side, we had our Third Annual Luau the other day and as usual, an excellent job was done by Keola Camacho, Dave Tilford, Darrell Rustrum, Richard Rich, Chris & Tanya Richards and many others who worked hard to make this annual event a success. There was plenty of food and the ladies who brought side dishes and desserts outdid themselves again this year. For those of you who were unable to attend, don*t miss next year*s luau. Keola & Company set out some 3-D targets and many of the people had a good time shooting with no pressure to perform. I even noticed a few people gathering blackberries with the help of some of the very young children. A good time was had by all.

Sylvan Archers, Inc.

Long Range Planning Survey

2002

Treat this survey as a WISH LIST - not a feasibility study. We are

looking to

you for direction for our future.

Circle One

Highest Priority

A. Build covers for practice range targets

1 2 3 4 5

B. New signs on range 1 2 3 4 5

C. New sign at gate 1 2 3 4 5

D. Fence entire range 1 2 3 4 5

E. New Clubhouse with indoor range, kitchen and meeting rooms

1 2 3 4 5

F. Full time caretaker 1 2 3 4 5

G. Additional tree stand(s) 1 2 3 4 5

H. Enlarge roving course 1 2 3 4 5

I. Cover shooting line at the practice range

1 2 3 4 5

J. Eradicate poison oak - at least, try

1 2 3 4 5

K. Repair existing cook shack/shelter 1 2 3 4 5

L. Scheduled monthly membership meetings

1 2 3 4 5

M. Plant flowers near shelter area and practice range

1 2 3 4 5

N. Permanent Bar-B-Que pit 1 2 3 4 5

O. More frequent social gatherings 1 2 3 4 5

P. Make available jewelry with club logo (pins, tie tacks, necklaces,

rings, etc.)

1 2 3 4 5

Q. Rest stations on the field ranges.

1 2 3 4 5

R. Illuminated targets on practice range

1 2 3 4 5

S. Pave driveway

1 2 3 4 5

COMMENTS:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE CIRCLE THE DAY WHICH IS BEST FOR MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Comments are solicited and encouraged. Please return this

questionnaire

to:

Mark F. Wiley

12350 SW Gingham Lane 'A'

Beaverton, OR 97008

or deposit it in the green locked box at the range.

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO COMPLETE THIS FORM!

Signature

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Hunting/Camping Checklist

SHELTER/BEDDING

__ blankets

__ tent

__ tarp

__rope

__ cots

__ sleeping mats

__ screen tent/awning

__ sleeping bags

__ pillows

HUNTING SUPPLIES

__bow

__arrows w/ broadheads

__extra bow string

__string wax

__gutting/skinning knife

__animal bag

__marking tape

__pulley

PERSONAL HYGIENE

__ shampoo/conditioner

__ soap

__un-scented baby wipes

__ toilet paper

__ toothbrush/toothpaste

__ razor/shaving cream

__ deoderant

__ hairbrush/comb

__ sunblock

__ washcloths

__ towels

__ tweezers

__ first aid kit

__ prescription's/medicines

__ chapstick

__ mirror

CLOTHING

__ shoes (tennis shoes/hiking boots)

__ rain gear

__ jacket

__ sweatshirts

__ jeans

__ shorts

__ shirts

__ socks

__ underwear

__ pajamas ( )

__ jacket/coats

__ hats

BASIC/MISCELLANEOUS

__ money

__ sun glasses

__ camera

__ film

__ video camera

__ maps

__ directions

__ games

__ fire starters/matches

__ flash lights

__ shovel

__ hatchet

__ hammer

__ camp table

__ table cloth

__ table cloth clips

__ chairs

__ garbage bags

__ water bag or jug

__ stove

__ propane or gas

__ batteries

__ lantern

__ clothesline

__ clothes pins

__ fishing gear/fishing poles

__ toys & books

__ bikes

__ bug spray

__ alarm clock

BASIC COOKING STUFF __ salt/pepper

__ Lawry's

__ seasonings

__ cooking oil

__ butter

__ ketchup

__ mustard

__ syrup

UTENSILS

__ dish washing tub

__ dish soap

__ dish towels

__ dish rag & scrubber

__ can opener

__ bottle opener

__ silverware

__ pans

__ plates

__ cooking glove

__ roasting forks

__ cooking grate

__ tin foil

__ baggie's

__ paper towels

__ measuring cup

__ cutting board

COOKING SUPPLIES

__ cereal

__ bacon

__ eggs

__ bread

__ coffee/tea

__ coffee mugs

__ water

__ luncheon meat

__ peanut butter

__ cheese

__ jelly

__ hot dogs

__ milk

__ marshmallows

__ bottled/canned drinks

"DID YOU DO?" STUFF

__ lock doors

__ close windows

__ turn lights off

__ Put hold on mail