MAA Secretary   ** P.O. Box 1282  414  ** HerndonWestminster, VAMD 2017221158    Phone: (703410) 476346 -– 17556127                                        

Email:  MCGOWANCOLblink21158@AOLyahoo.com

 

May Newsletter

May 28th2004June 6, 2006

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

 DUE TO STORM DAMAGE AND VANDELIZIUM, BALTIMORE BOWMEN IS CANCELING THEIR SUNDAY, JUNE 11TH SHOOT.

  They will be rescheduling, the new date will be send out later via email and the MAA website. Anyone wishing to help them out with clean up after BG&E come in and clean up the down electric wires please contact: Bud Howe, BB: achowe@verizon.net

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO NOTE:

The following NFAA rule changes went into effect as of June 1st 2006.

 II .Equipment Rule changes

Freestyle Bowhunter:

1.      A maximum of (5) five fixed reference points: Points of attachment shall not be considered reference points. A line running vertically from its top attachment in the pin guard to its bottom attachment in the pin guard would be legal. Sighting reference points, string peep and/or kisser button may not be moved during a round. Scopes, clickers and draw checks are not allowed. A round or oval housing around the points of reference is not considered a scope as long as no lens is used. No additional pin guard may be used. A sight pin consisting of a housing with a hole through it, that does not contain a fixed reference point within the hole, is not allowed.

III Tournaments

 National Tournaments

      12. The Host club shall provide a practice range which consists of a single shooting line with the practice butts angled or in a “V” shape.

IV Outdoor Shooting Rules:

 Scoring:

       11. Any arrows(s) shot from other than a pre-designated position in the designated order shall be scored as “0” (zero)

        12. A dropped arrow is one which falls while being transferred from the quiver to be nocked on the string, or in preparation for a shot: or which falls from the string during a controlled letdown. (A dropped arrow may be re-shot).

V Official NFAA Rounds

 Animal Round

            Targets:

        2.1 The targets for this round are animal targets with the scouring area divided into two parts. The high scoring area is oblong while the low scoring area is the area between the high scoring area and the “hide and hair” line or “feathers”, as the case may be. The area between the “hide and hair” line to the outside of the carcass is considered a non-scoring area. A bonus X-ring (valued one point) is located in the middle of the high scoring area and colored white on dark targets and black on light targets. This bonus ring will be mandatory at NFAA National and Sectional Field Championships and optional at other events.

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NFAA Indoor Round

            Targets:

       2.4 The Tournament Director may substitute the Vegas 3 spot face or the Vegas 30 cm face as official faces in place of the 40 cm blue target or the Indoor Four or Five Spot Targets, with scoring as follows: 10 through 1 on the single spot target. 10 through 6 on the three spot target. 5 ends of 3 arrows will be shot per game. Tournament Director will decide if 2, 3, or 4 games will be used, scoring 300, 450, or 600, respectively. A time limit of 2 ½ minutes per end will be used.

            Scoring:

    5.4.1 In the event the scoring ring has become distorted due to torn or missing paper, the score shall visually reconstruct the natural arc of the scoring ring to determine the value of the arrow(s).

VI. General Shooting Rules and Regulations

   8.6 The NFAA National Marked 3-D maximum distance will be 101 yards, provided targets of adequate size are used. Sectional and State (optional) Marked 3-D maximum distance will be 60 yards. National, Sectional and State (optional) Unmarked 3-D maximum distance will be 50 yards.

 

MANY, MANY THANKS!

Many Thanks to Judy Specht and the Co-Editors of the 2006 MAA Archery Guide, once again they have out done themselves and once again it is getting rave reviews from everyone. Please take the time to than them all if you see them.

 

The official MAA email address has changed to: blink21158@yahoo.com the same as printed above. The old one expires at the end of May 2004.

 

The FITA Field State Championship tournament date has been moved from Sunday, July 11th 2004 TO September 6th 2004, Labor Day Monday.  Location, Mayberry Archers and advertised times remain the same.

 Anyone wishing to submit pictures for the 2007 Archery Guide please contact Mike Pettrey, MPettrey@comcast.net    OR Call him at 410 538 7617.

 

 

MAA State Championship Applications:

    Attached are the registration forms for the next three staterest of the state championships for 2006., The the Un-Marked 3-D, Marked 3-D and State Outdoor Field, the FITA Field, the Animal and the FITA Target championships. The last three state tournaments, the FITA Field, the Animal and the FITA Target will be included in a newsletter that will be sent out in the beginning of July. Please remember to include all the information requested on all of the applications. Phone numbers, email addresses, style, class, division and score average are all important information that makes the tournament committee able to do most of the work prior to each tournament. The main delay of starting each state tournament is the lack of pertinent information on pre-registration forms and late registration in general. If at all possible please pre-register even if it is to call the VP of Tournament (Sue Blickenstaff) the day before the tournament.

 

The OLD state Unmarked and Marked 3-D State Championship is no longer held. They have been replaced with the new “Maryland State 3-D Challenge. A flyer is attached and there is not pre-registration needed. It will be a great event including both the Unmarked and Marked events in one day and you will be able to compete in both as long as you shoot the UNMARKED event first.

 

 

Membership

    For those of you who are MAA Only members members,and are not a member of the NFAA, your renewal application was attached to your January newsletter. We received only a few renewals. MAA Only membership is basically now for our NAA members and those who wish to belong to the state organization but do not wish to compete in any of the NFAA/MAA shoots helddues now run the same as the calendar year, from January to December.  Your 03’ membership renewal dues were pro-rated to reflect a December 31st 03 expiration date. You may pay your MAA only dues at anytime, but after this past January 31st it will no longer be pro-rated and  the full amount will be due when renewing after the January 31st deadline for each year.

. If you have not paid your MAA only dues please forward it ASAP to the MAA Secretary at: P.O. BOX 414, Herndon, and VA 20172. This will save yourself and the MAA with having to process your MAA dues prior to or at the remaining State championships that it will be needed for.  MAA only members that belong to the MAA only to participate in the two 3-D Championships, since that shoot is no longer a State Tournament you know longer need to be a member to shoot it.

 We sincerely appreciate all those who still join the MAA organization to help support the continued work that we are doing in the state of MD.

    Please remember that due to enforcement of our charter agreement with the NFAA as an “MAA only” member you now are only eligible to compete for state awards at the UnMarked and Marked 3-D Championship Tournaments. Weekly shoots or any of our promotional shoots such as the MAA Annual Charity Shoot on May 2, 2004 are unaffected.

 

    If you have any questions about your MAA membership, about joining the NFAA or filling out the application properly for either MAA or NFAA membership please contact the state secretary, , Colleen McGowan-703 476-1755.Dave Blickenstaff at (410) 346-6127, or your own club’s officer that handles your club’s membership applications.

 

 

 

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The MAA Annual Charity Shoot

    Our annual Charity shoot benefiting “Camp Sunrise” a camp for kids with cancer was held on April 30, 2006. The total income to date is $2782.00. We can still accept donations. Please make check out to the “American Cancer Society” and send them directly to our MAA Treasurer, Mike Pettrey at the MAA P.O. Box, P.O. BOX 414, Herndon, VA 20172. Please call or email him to let him know it is coming. Your canceled check will be your receipt for tax purposes.

 

 A note from Bob Sales, Charity Shoot Chairman

The 2006 charity shoot was looking pretty sad due to the lack of donations for the auction. Donations from suppliers were way down We got the word out to the MAA members to bring whatever they could for the auction and they did just that. We can all take pride in the fact that the members of MAA came together and made this one of the best charity shoots ever. We had outboard motors, cakes, dolls and all kinds of wonderful things. I want to thank each and everyone that donated items and a special thanks to everyone for the gracious support at the auction. There was something special about this shoot that is hard to describe. It was like a family reunion or a party of friends that were happy just to be together.

 Thanks to all the wonderful companies that made donations. A special thanks to Jefferson Archery, Machrotech and Bay Country Archery for their very kind donations and for the many years of support they have given the MAA and the Charity Shoot. I will send a letter of thanks to those that made a donation to this year’s event.

Sharon Mills of Fredrick MD, (who recently lost her husband), graciously donated some very nice archery equipment that was his. At the auction these items brought in over $500. Our hearts go out to Sharon and her family. For the kids at Camp Sunrise we thank you for your kindness.

To all those that helped with the shoot and auction Thank you for making this years MAA Charity Shoot one to remember.

 

     Our annual Charity shoot benefiting “Camp Sunshine” a camp for kids with cancer was held on May 2, 2004. The total income to date is $3,821.24. Since the funds will not be turned over to the ACS until the June Banquet. We will still accept donations. Please make check out to the “American Cancer Society” and send them directly to Our Charity Shoot Chairperson is Bob Sales. I would call or email him to let him know it is coming. Your canceled check will be your receipt for tax purposes.

 

Instructors CoursesNEW MAA SHIRTS AND HATS

We have lots of new MAA sportswear in stock and also special items can be ordered. Colleen McGowan, MAA President has the inventory and will have it at most Sunday shoots and State shoots. All with the new MAA loco that was created by Bob Sales, President of AAA, VP of Scheduling and Chairman of our annual Charity Shoot. If we do not have what you like we can try and find something in the catalog or you can buy your own apparel and give it to me to get the logo sewn on for just $6.50. Reg. t-shirts in both Men’s and Ladies sizes is $12.00. All Hats are $12. each, Reg. standard Pique Collared shirts for Men and women are $22 for S-XL and $25 for XXL or larger. Our premium collared shirt is $32 for S-XL for men and women and $35 for XXL or larger. This is a heavy weight black shirt with a white tipping on the collar and sleeve.  Ladies collared shirts on both the $25 and $32 version have a collar a V-neck and no buttons. If we do not have your size it can be ordered very easily.

 

 

Ted Light, our NAA Representative is conducting a Level II NAA instructor course on June 26, 27, and 28th.

LOCATION-  Genesee Valley Camp and Ridgley Middle School.

Classes will begin each day at 8:00 AM. The cost is $120.00 per person, which includes the 2 course books.

 

MAIL AND MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: 

Ted Light

1107 Greenway Rd.

Cockeysville, MD. 21030

For more information please call: (410) 252-8292 or

E-MAIL  TEDLIGHT@COMCAST.NET

 

Incentive awards:

    Please note that applications for our annual incentive awards are due on Saturday, August 286th 20042006, which is the first day of the State Outdoor Championships. You may get applications from the VP of Awards, Jim McDonaldGeorge Light, Jr.

 

Bowmen of the year due:

    Bowmen of the Year nominations must be submitted in writing by August 1st 2006.  Please send a written letter stating as to why you think this person should be the 2006 Bowman of the year to Jerry Wenzel (to are due tolast years recipient).  Jerry Wenzel address is: 14121 Cedar Plantation Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553, Phone # (540) 854-0245, email: mandjw@mindspring.com.

 

 

 

 

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Great news !!!!!!!!!

The Mid Atlantic Outdoor Sectional will once again be on the third weekend of June. Ron West our NFAA Director talked it up prior and during the Directors meeting this past weekend. We can now move the Gold Cup back to it rightful place on the MAA Schedule AND all those who have kids can once again attend this great shoot that will be at Garden State Archers in NJ. Another of NJ great ranges. We will once again shoot 28 Field, 14 Animal and 28 Hunter format next year.

Sue Weinstein by August 15th, 2004. Applications will be processed by the Bowmen of the Year committee on the weekend of the State Outdoor.

 

Deadline for Agenda Items for the November MAA Meeting:

    Agenda Items for the November MAA Council meeting, on November 12th, 2004 at Eutaw Forest Archers in Waldorf, MD, are due by August 21st, 2004. Please submit them to the MAA Secretary, Dave Blickenstaff by mail or email.

NFAA Outdoor Nationals, YANKTON, SD July 24-28, 2006

 Anyone who would like to attend an MAA group dinner at the Outdoor Nationals, please contact Ron West, NFAA Director or Colleen McGowan, MAA President.  We had a great time on the cruise that we did in Watkins Glen and since Yankton was a new location it was hard to get something together. If there is enough interested we will check into what is available in Yankton.

 

A Note from the President,