NSW State IFAA titles 12/13 May 2012

Well we arrived at Avon mid afternoon Friday. It was dry & warm so I checked the GPS co-ordinates and yes we were at Avon  Strange that it was dry but it did lead into a beautiful weekend. 12 Macleay ites made the trip and we acquitted our selves very well indeed. Ray, Karen, Stephen & Gloria all came home as State champions. Karen & Gloria also won the medals for overall champions in their respective classes. Dean & son Sean went to their first branch shoot and first IFAA shoot. Both of them did really well. I think Dean is going to be a real asset if he keeps shooting like this. Sean cooks a mean sausage as well. Karen & Alastair celebrated 22 years of married bliss. Which is 2 years longer than you get for murder. Alaistair & Dave continued their private war with Alastair winning by 2 points. Grandad had a bit of sympathy for teabag, but teabag just wasn't up to the task. Garry & Brett were both in with na chance but got pipped at the post by Tony, Tony & Tony. If only they were called Tony. Leach bait Bruce & Sir Dryfire turned up at the club and I believe they turned 90 meters of old fencing in to fire wood. Thanks. This weekend was the best attended state or branch IFAA shoot with 90 entries.
Scores for the weekend
MBUA                   Hunter       Field     Total    Place
Garry Ward           482             463        945        5
Brett Hodgman      458             459       917         7
LFUB
Karen Smedley       438             453       891        1
MFUU
Dean Irvine             DNS            346       346       n/a
MFUA
Alastair Smedley    508             498       1006      6
Dave McManus       506             498      1004       7
MBHC B
Ray McManus          326             334        660       1
MBUB
Stephen Harris         476             477         953       1
CBFLC
Sean Irvine                DNS            261        261      n/a
VLFU
Gloria Potter             377              407        784        1
VMFU
Cecil Apps                  429             423         852       3
Tea bag                      150             DNS        150      n/a


Cheers Till next week Tea bag

ABA 1 arrow & club meeting 5/5/12

At the club meeting a several points were discussed, for those that are interested full minutes will be available at the club relatively soon. A notice of motion was tabled re the constitution. All it means is that the constitution has to have minor changes made to comply fully with the latest government regulations for incorporated clubs. The changes can be debated at the next meeting, but we don't really have any choice. Incorporation is designed to protect honest committee members from legal challenges, it also protects club members. For example without incorporation clubs could be sued with each committee member being a co-defendant and if needed then rank & file members could be added. If the case was lost the clubs assets would be sold, then the assets of the next most financial committee member and so on. they would then move onto the membership. These assets were the family home, money & anything else of value. Governments in about 1979 realised that this was not good for clubs or any voluntary organisations and so they brought in the concept of incorporation. Along with this protection came a raft of rules that had to be followed, such as including the word Inc. after the clubs name, Karen has just been checking the latest rules hence the minor changes. Thanks Karen, I usually fall asleep after page 1.
It's amazing no matter how old you get you still learn every day, take this for example. As you know Alaistair is the mens' club champion, Now Feathers has been giving him a hard time score wise. In an absolutely brilliant move Coins pointed out to Feathers that his little girl was getting cold and it may not be good for her to be outside in this wind. Feathers agreed and immediately packed up and went home to the fire. Very clever competition gone and a feel good moment all at once. Know if I can just find a way to send Alaistair, Karen, Grandad, Cupcake & 25 others home. Cupcake had a shocker we worked out that with her head swelling somewhat after seeing the paper her anchor moved upsetting her site marks. Hopefully she wont see this.
Gary & Zac arrived from Nambucca but no Mum. Next time Janelle you either come or I want a written note of explanation.
Southside Gary has moved into the honory position of Sir Dryfire, capably guided by the club coach he managed to launch a pillar of fresh air and derailed his bow. well done you two for most of us it only takes one person.
Scores for the weekend were generally very good:-Coins Alastair 382, Cola Karen & Sixpenny Zac 376, Grandad Cec 372, Fingers Ray 306, Nambucca Gary 304, Yellow Peg Stewart 300, Sam 290,  Brad 238,
Sir Dryfire Gary 102DNF, Cupcake R/s, Teabag DNF.  

Sean Deans article

Hi All this was written by Sean ( Told you I was bigger than him) I'm not sure how old Sean is, I'm guessing about 12. It is really nice to see the club through such young eyes. Thanks Sean
Cheers Teabag
Hi Mike,

Here is my blog.


The club has been very nice to us helping us picking out our bows and giving
us tips on how to shoot well.
It's really fun to walk around the bush and talk and shoot and its really
addictive.
The practice targets are fun because you can tell how far you can shoot.
The club is very friendly and the axe and knife is fun to watch and the
leaches don't hesitate to say hello.
Thanks to Brett for helping us when we first came, and thanks to Karen and
Alastair for giving us good tips and for taking us around on Satuarday.
Look forward to getting to know everyone better.

Sean Irvine

ABA 3 Arrow 28th April

Well another week has passed & I find myself sitting here wondering what to write. The weather was less than perfect and kept several of the regulars away. It was lovely to see 2 beginner families turn up, love that sort of enthusiasm. Bruce & his son Liam Followed by Dean and his son Sean arrived.  I love seeing families bond together like this. I find it really nice when I hear sons or daughters asking Dad or Mum how to do something. Sean, Dean & Bruce all had personal best scores. Only a few points separate all family members. This week really proved we are a proud family oriented club. How's this for family involvement, Ray and Son Dave, Cupcake & Teabag, Alastair & Karen, Bruce & Liam, Dean & Sean. Sean shot very well and smashed the 300 point barrier, well done mate. Sean has promised to write an article for the blog on how he sees the club and archery in general. I have been writing this for nearly 2 years now and thought you might be getting a bit fed up with my peculiar slant on things. As a result I am going to ask members, from time to time, to contribute to the blog with a guest article. Since Sean is much smaller than me I picked him as my first victim. When your asked please don't say no, as you can see by what I write skill doesn't come into it. Grandad came to the club but was so sick he didn't even bring his bow. He only came because I had asked him how he uses his release and could he show me. When I asked he wasn't to sick but got worse as time wore on. Now think about the commitment and sportsmanship Cec displayed. Cec came because he is the club coach and a member asked for help. The fact that he was sick and the asking member is his arch enemy didn't matter. Thanks Cec.
Scores for the Day:- Club person of the day. Mr Cecil Apps, Coins Alastair 386, Feathers Dave 384, Cola Karen 374, Diamond Dean 346PB, Cupcake 342, Fingers Ray 336, Sean 320PB, BC Liam 230, Leach Bait Bruce 208PB. If you would like to know why Liam is called BC, ask feathers.
 oh if the forecast for rain is correct we are a bit iffy next weekend, so just in case please accept our apologies for the meeting and could somebody get the results.
Club meeting next week.
cheers Teabag

ANZAC DAY 2012

Lest We Forget

IFAA shoot 21st April

Hi all As you know we had a working bee Sat morning and I think this probably kept a few away. Cupcake & I joined the club 20 months ago our sole pupose was to try & help me with my health. We explained our needs to the club & they were very supportive and welcomed us with open arms. Branch E followed by National did the same. So it was that cupcake & I started with no ambitions and very few expectations, now here we are 20 months down the track. We have made friends in South Australia, Victoria, Southern NSW, Northern NSW Queensland and most importantly here at MVA Inc. Cupcake clinks around the house with her gold medals. Not many sports allow you to shoot at competative events from the age of 8 right through to mid eighties. The MVA Inc members were as  happy for cupcake as I was. Karen had a beautiful gift for each of us and Cec shot a score that should have allowed me to win. To be honest it was like returning home to a loving family. Thanks everbody you are a very special bunch of people.
Scores for the day 10 IFAA targets 3 arrows per target, no walk ups.
Coins Alastair 133, Cola Karen 125, Cupcake 104, Brad 102, Grandad Cec 89, Finger Ray 81, Southern Gary 66, Liam 33, Bruce 13, Teabag DNF.
Cheers Teabag

Gloria Victorious & Mike Gracious.....

Congratulations Gloria on her triumphant return from the 2012 ABA & 3D National Championships with a 1st place in both ABA & 3D Ladies Veterans Sighted Division. Commiserations Mike on finishing 6th in both ABA & 3D in Mens Veterans Sighted Division. This is a great effort and reward from a couple who put a lot into their archery. I'm pretty sure Gloria is our first National champion since Alex Crumpton???