Club President   

By: Al Wiscovitch - Club President

Hi everyone,

I hope this newsletter finds you all well! I would like to share a post I put out a few weekends ago.

It comes with a heavy heart that we have just lost a great Archer in our community. Bernie Ortiz was a great friend, a great coach, a great mentor and someone that you could always count on when you needed help, especially with your bow. Not everyone would agree, but I'm here to tell you he was able to fix a lot of my issues as an Archer and a lot of our fellow archers here at our range. He made us all better. Archers, I pray that the Lord has found a place for him to shoot his bow now. In peace, may the Lord bless him and guide him and put him on the 10 ring!

Thank you Bernie for all the good times.

Many of you have been asking what happen what was the Cause of death we don't have any answers yet we are waiting for the return of the autopsy I have been in touch with his mom and his wife and they both have shared the tremendous amount of loss and grief as they should they loved Bernie as much as we did. We will be hosting a celebration of life for Bernie at our Range (Oranco) July 19th at 12:00 noon, which is a Sunday. Tentative until our board meeting once it's confirmed we will get it out through our social media and work with all of our archery family so that everyone is aware of the date and time this will be a potluck we're hoping to have a big turnout to honor this man. The club will provide hot dogs and burgers and soft drinks so please put this on your calendar we hope to see you there

Thank you.

Other news,

Well we just finished our 73rd annual banquet celebrating our clubs anniversary it was a great turn out we're able to give out plenty of awards and this year we gave out two life member awards Bruce kippley and Chriss bowls they both were taken by surprised by these lifetime member awards they both earned them through their long commitment to archery and the Oranco Bowman over the years they both have given so much of their time unselfishly and we're very deserving of these awards. If you happen to run into either one of them congratulate them on these awards.

I would also like to thank Turner’s Outdoorsman, Willow Creek Archery and Victory Arrows for their support of our banquet these three sponsors do a lot for our archery community and give back when we asked for help without them well I'd hate to think what it would be without them how's that? big thank you to them as I've said before we need them as much as they need us to support these sponsors when you are in search of your archery equipment and needs as they have just about everything you can imagine thank you guys!

I would also like to say thank you to the Big Game Club for putting on the State Broadhead championship. If you don't know who runs the Big Game Club well that is Brett Scott he is our second VP of CBH and has done a great job under his watch I'm sorry to say that he will be leaving that position next year so you see if him thank him for his hard work and his team for all they have done the last few years and see if you can talk him into staying a few more years ha-ha I would also like to thank all the Oranco members who came out and gave so much of their time to volunteer for the State Broadhead championship our team did a great job of helping to get this event done and made sure that everyone got fed. Big Thank you to our cook shack Forman Melinda, this girl is a tireless worker her crew of helpers work just as hard as she does thank you team!

I would also like to congratulate our Joad Team who went to Utah National event from what I understand they did well I'll leave it to Dave to explain the rest. Thank you to our team and Vernie, our head coach.

We are an need of Volunteers the San Bernardino County wildlife family festival on June 13th this event is held every year across the road from us at Prado Park we will meet at Oranco around 7:30 am. load up and go to the park together I will provide passes to whoever drives their vehicle over there lunch will be provided.

We also have on the same day the Compton Rod and Gun Club event. Steve Baker will oversee that event and is also looking for some volunteers. So, if you can find your way to support this and help us you can reach me and Steve and let us know that you can help! Steve’s number is (951) 285-1550.

As always thank you for reading my newsletter!

Al Wiscovitch

alwisco@msn.com

(909) 322-3869

Club Vice President

By: Pete Whitworth - Club Vice President

Hi everyone. I am Pete, the Vice President and as such it is my responsibility to run our club invitational shoots. I also help our President Al Wiscovitch deal with the day to day running of the club in general, interfacing with the Parks Department, Corp of Engineers, Fire Department and most importantly we handle any complaints or issues that any of you have. Naturally you are always free to voice any issues at our club meetings held on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM in the clubhouse, however; Al and I are here to keep things running smoothly on a daily basis. So, when problems arise, you should always feel free to contact either of us for immediate help.

Well, it’s June 9th today, and our annual Firecracker Shoot is coming up in two weeks on June 21’st. This will be our last invitational shoot going into summer. We take a break over the hot months, and our shoot schedule will pick up again on October 18th with the Tomahawk Shoot.

For this upcoming Firecracker Shoot, I will need the usual work party for setup and cleanup on Saturday June 20th at 8:30 AM. We will meet at the Connex’s and sort out who will be doing what at that time. No need to reserve a position, just show up and join the crew.

On the day of the shoot, Sunday the 21st, Melinda will also need help running the cook shacks, so please contact her to reserve a position on her crew. She will be sending out emails to remind you of that.

On Monday the 22nd, at 8:30 AM, I will need a takedown work crew. It usually goes very fast if I get a few people to help. Since it is on a workday, I realize that many of you can’t come, but I sure appreciate those of you who can and who do.

The Firecracker is always a first-class challenging shoot. As most of you already know, ORANCO brought 3D tournaments to southern California. We as a club created the standards for our archery community, and we are proud to maintain those standards. Our unique unmarked yardage tournaments bring another level of skill into the game. Winning at ORANCO is an achievement like winning a biathlon, since you need to be more than just a good shooter. Are you up to the challenge? Come on out and show us what you got.

As always, if you have any Oranco issues, feel free to call or text me. If you call, leave a message, because I do not answer numbers that are not already in my phone.

That’s all for now folks.

Pete Whitworth

ob.vicepres@outlook.com

(909) 223-5822

Treasurer

By: Michael Nunez - ob.treasurer@outlook.com

Nothing to report.

Michael Nunez

ob.treasurer@outlook.com

(714) 333-5710

Range Captian

By: Jim Teel - Range Captain  

I just finished editing a couple of new videos for the club YouTube channel with footage 

and pictures from the recent CBH State Broadhead tournament. I had to split them 

into two separate videos as there were so many pics for everyone who placed in all of 

the various classes. Big shout out to our very own Travis Scott for finishing the 

tournament with the highest score of 763. Good job, Travis.

Complete results: https://cbhsaa.org/Documents/StateBroadheadScores/2026-B.pd

CBH State Broadhead (2026)

CBH Broadhead 2026 Podium Finishers

For those of you who are interested in bow fishing, Big Bear Lake is starting to warm up 

and the carp are just waiting for you to put an arrow through them. I had my first trip of 

the season to Big Bear last Wednesday with a respectable 45 carp removed from the 

lake. The east end of the lake is a good place to start for anyone shooting from the 

shoreline. When the wind started picking up, I found Grout Bay to be mostly protected 

from the wind and fairly populated with carp that needed killing. I plan to return again 

this week and I’m optimistic about my goal of removing 100 carp in a single outing. 

I don’t have enough subscribers yet to livestream on YouTube, but I can livestream on 

TikTok. I’ve done so a few times already and will probably be doing so when I go back 

this Wednesday. If you’d like to tag along virtually, a link for my TikTok account can be 

found on my YouTube channel or you can search for me through the app. 

TikTok Username: @carpkiller1

Range Updates: I swapped out three bales last week. The left side bales at 20 and 30 

yards on the practice range needed replacing, as did the #9 bale on the valley range. 

For now, I think all of the bales are in good shape. That includes the mountain range 

bales. Members with mountain range lane assignments work hard to keep that part of 

the club shootable, so be sure to take advantage of that steep terrain training ground to 

sharpen your skills on every terrain. If you’re interested in a range assignment, please 

send me an email to be put on the waiting list. ob.rangecaptain@orancobowmen.org

Until next time, see you on the range!

Jim Teel

ob.rangecaptain@orancobowmen.org

(818) 317-9110

Range Secretary

By: Brad Belvedere - Club Range Secretary

Nothing to report.

Brad Belvedere

ob.rangesec@outlook.com

(951) 545-9462

Tournament Chairman

By: David Bacon. - Tournament Chairman

Nothing to report.

David Bacon

ob.tournament@outlook.com

(909) 217-4441

Membership Chairmen 

By: Steven Baker - Club Membership

Oranco Members,

Membership cards will continue to be mailed throughout June. If you have not received your card, please email ob.membership@orancobowmen.org. Please note that ob.membership@outlook.com is being phased out and will no longer be used for membership communication.

We have two events this weekend where volunteer support is needed:

Youth Expo Event – Compton Hunting & Fishing Club

Saturday, June 13th | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This event is hosted by the CHFC Foundation. Volunteers will meet at Oranco at 6:45 AM and depart for Compton Hunting at 7:00 AM.

To volunteer, please contact Steve Baker at ob.membership@orancobowmen.org or text (951) 285-1550.

San Bernardino County Family Fish & Wildlife Festival – Prado Regional Park

Saturday, June 13th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Volunteers will meet at Oranco before heading to the park. To volunteer, please contact Al Wiscovitch at (909) 322-3869 or email ob.president@orancobowmen.org.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on the range.

Steven Baker

ob.membership@outlook.com

(951) 285-1550

League Chairman

By: Mark Van Patten - League Chairman

Hi Oranco Members

Our summer league is under way and there's still time to get in on the action. 

This coming Saturday will be our second of five shoots so set your alarms and head on down to the range for a fun Saturday morning shoot. This week is marked yardage so no excuses lol. 

Remaining dates are 6-13, 6-27, 7-11 and 7-18.

See you out there!!

Mark Van Patten

ob.leagues@outlook.com
(909) 833-6450

🏹 Volunteers Needed for Upcoming June Events! 🏹

June will be a busy and exciting month at Oranco Bowmen, and we're looking for volunteers to help support three outstanding archery events. These shoots are only possible because of the dedication of our members, and we invite you to join the team!

Firecracker 3-D Shoot

Sunday, June 21, 2026

The annual Firecracker 3-D Shoot is always a favorite among archers and families alike. Volunteers are needed throughout the day to assist with food service, course support, and event operations.

Southwest Field Sectionals & National Series

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Oranco Bowmen will host the Southwest Field Sectionals and National Series, bringing together archers from across the region. Volunteers will play an important role in ensuring participants have a positive and enjoyable experience.

CBH/SAA State Field Championships

Sunday, June 28, 2026

The weekend concludes with the CBH/SAA State Field Championships. Additional volunteers will be needed to help support competitors and keep event operations running smoothly.

Whether you can volunteer for one event or all three, your help is greatly appreciated.

Earn Work Party Credit

These events provide an excellent opportunity to earn work party credit while giving back to the club and helping showcase Oranco Bowmen to visiting archers from throughout California and the Southwest.

Prospective Members Welcome

Know someone interested in becoming a member? Volunteering is a great way to get involved, meet fellow archers, and earn work party credit. Feel free to share this opportunity with prospective members.

Sign Up Today



To volunteer or for additional information, please contact:

Melinda Donan

Cook Shack Coordinator

Oranco Bowmen Archery Club

📧 ob.cookshack@orancobowmen.org

📞 657-333-2077

If you are looking for photos of previous shoots, check out Tony Nguyen's fantastic photography in the link below! He has an amazing gallery organized by shoots and dates he's participated in:

tcnguyen-Oranco

Check out the Oranco Bowmen Youtube Channel