ORANCO BOWMEN MONTHLY NEWSLETTER - APRIL - 2025 | | |
ORANCO
BOWMEN ARCHERY CLUB
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Club President
By: Al Wiscovitch - Club President
Hello Oranco Members,
I hope this newsletter finds you all well. And are now focusing on your Shooting/training archery season. As I sit here and write this newsletter, we have finished our 2nd major event of the season Big Game shoot. From what I was able to see, it went off very well with minimal problems. I would like to thank Melinda, our cook shack foreman, and all of our volunteers for their hard work getting ready for this 2nd event of the year. It’s not easy putting on these events when you don’t have enough help to get it done so thank you all that came out to make this all work out. Our range is looking well at the moment. Thank you to Bill Waltz and Ben Arias for getting the mowing done. If any of you club members would like to be part of the mowing team, please send me a text or email.
As for our equipment, I have been doing our annual service on them. We still have a few more services to be completed this past weekend Mark and I worked on old blue. Let’s hope we were able to fix the leak?
Knew news, we had to install a new PA system as our old PA system went out. Thank you to Pete, Jim, and Brad for helping me get this done in time for our 1st event of the year. Boy, what a challenge it was. Not knowing how all the wiring ran and where it all ended up. It sure gave us a big challenge figuring it all out. I do believe the new system is much better and clearer sounding.
As we shared last month, we have implemented a new way for our members and P/M members to see our scheduled work parties in our Newsletter and website as well. On the front page of our website you will see a tab for the work parties’ calendar
This year we will be hosting the State 3-D Broadhead Championships to be held May 24th and 25th this event is part of the Big Game club and is now under the care of Bret Scott from Willow Creek Archery shop and is also a long time member of Oranco Bowmen his dedication and contributions to our club and CBH is very long and distinguished. As the new 2nd VP of the Big Game club I am of the opinion that he will bring this event back from the ashes. As he has a very good understanding of what hunters/archers want in an event like this so please support him and come out for a great weekend of shooting.
Ok almost done, I would like to thank Becky Van Patten for coming on board as our new social media coordinator she will be handling our Facebook and Instagram accounts as part of her duties she will be posting our upcoming events sharing stories you all want to share from your archery events, so please give her a big thank you and help her out moving forward.
As for our YouTube Account Jim Teel will be managing this account and will be posting our events and many other events of what we are all about again please help Jim with content and let him know if you like what he is posting. You can now go to YouTube now and see some of him work.
Events come soon:
· Annual Banquet May 17th cost 30.00 dollars per person please get your RSVP’s out to me
· Compton Boys Club See Steve Baker for more info.
· Raahauge’s Annual event See Chriss Bowels
· San Bernardino Parks &Recreation Family Festival See Al Wiscovitch
As always, thank you for taking a moment to read my newsletter. If you have any questions for me please shoot me an email, text me, or call me!
Al Wiscovitch
alwisco@msn.com
(909) 322-3869
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Club Secretary
Nothing to report.
Amanda Duchardt
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Treasurer
Nothing to report.
Louie Lopez
(714) 538-7202
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Range Captain
By: Jim Teel - Club Range Captain
The state of the range is excellent and I am happy to report that the chipping pile has nally been reduced to wood chips as of a couple of weeks ago. Big thanks to the hard-charging volunteers who made that happen during the work party for the Champ Shoot. But more branches will fall and we will need help collecting and dispatching them into wood chips, so be sure the club newsletter isn’t getting sent into spam folder purgatory so you’ll know when we need you to step up and lend a hand.
I am aware that a few of the bales on the practice range are starting to look a little rough. I intend to swap them out with new bales in the coming weeks. Some of our target plugs are also going to need some TLC soon. I will put out a work party notice when the materials to facilitate that work are all in hand.
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Bow Fishing!!!
As many of you are aware, the carp are starting to spawn in a couple of local lakes. If this is the year you finally decide to start bow shing, then I want to help get you on your way. I’ve been approached by a handful of people all wanting to know more about what they need in terms of gear, where to go, where to aim and more. If you’re one of those people that want to start but would feel better about it if you understood more, then you’ll want to come to the club on April 27th. I’ve shared a lot of what I learned along the way on my YouTube channel (Carp Killer) but the lessons, per se are not on every single video. This will be a crash course in everything you need to know and what to buy to ensure the best results.
On Sunday, April 27th from 2:30 to 5:00 pm I will host a seminar on bow shing for club members only. I will cover everything you need to know about equipment, which beginners set-ups to avoid, how to compensate for refraction when shooting deep water shots, arrow rest adjustments and so much more.
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There will be no charge. Carp are invasive and our local lakes need our help to manage their numbers - so the only thing you need to bring is something to write on and something to write with. If you have particular questions you’d like answered, or specic questions regarding your own gear, bring them. I will do my best to give you good advice.
Until then, see you on the range.
Jim Teel
ob.rangecaptain@outlook.com
(818) 317-91109
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Hunt Chairman
Nothing to report.
Chriss Bowles
(951) 757-4571
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Range Secretary
By: Mark Houston - Club Range Secretary
Hey there Oranco Bowmen,
Hope you guys have all found some time to pull a bow string lately, it seems like life just gets busier everyday.
This past month Oranco Bowmen hosted the Bowhunters 3D Championship and Champ Shoot, and yesterday the Big Game Shoot. The weather has been perfect and if you're not making it out to participate in these tournaments you sure are missing some great shooting opportunities and fun with your family and friends.
I'd like to thank everyone who participated in this year's Champ Shoot, we had a great bunch of Club members, PMs, and guests show up to shoot the 14 Field,14 Hunter, and 14 Animal targets. As always the awards will be presented at the Oranco Bowmen Annual Awards Banquet this year for members only.
Breakfast, lunch, and drinks were provided for tournament participants free throughout the day, by Melinda, Chuck, and the rest of the cookshack volunteers. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to keeping our Club members fed and hydrated before, during, and after the tournament. High praise to all of you!
We also had a great turn out at the Friday work party for range, assembly, and cookshack areas clean-up. My hat goes off to our core members who always find the time to help out even with their busy schedules: Al, Pete, Jim, Brad, Bill, Lloyd and the rest the guys who signed up for work party credits : Ingmar, Joe, Richard, Greg and Austin! A huge thanks for all the hard work, you guys put out to make this shoot a huge success!
We have a lot of events coming our way in the next few months starting with the Oranco Bowmen Annual Awards Banquet on May 17th. It's a wonderful night were fellow club members, family and friends gather to honor those members who will be presented with trophies and special awards from Oranco Bowman Archery Club for their accomplishments. We will be celebrating with dinner, drinks, dessert while sharing good conversation and laughs. If you haven't been able to make a Banquet don't miss out on this year's festivities, contact Al Wiscovitch for reservations for you, family and friends soon, you won't be disappointed!
That's all for now folks, look forward to seeing you all down at the range shooting and enjoying yourselves with friends and family!
-Mark 🎯
Mark Houston
houstoncru@aol.com
(760) 605-1155
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Membership Chairmen
By: Steven Baker - Club Membership
I would first like to thank each member that volunteers their time to help when it’s needed from general maintenance, cook shack, target gluing, 3D set up and tear down, and many other things that need to get done at the range. We are a 100% volunteer operation; I have great pride when I talk with PMs about our club.
We are now one month away from renewal time so please make sure you are looking over your NFAA or CBH card and sending a copy to my email or cell. Without a current copy I will not be able to send you the new gate code for the June 1st gate code.
We will be giving out membership pins at the banquet so if you are a 5, 10-, 15-, 20-, and 25-year member, I also get the pleasure of giving out a 25-, 30- and 35-year membership awards.
This is just a reminder we are now starting to take names for volunteers for two events outside of Oranco both events are on the last Saturday in May.
Please send me an email to which event you are wanting to volunteer for, and both events are worth 2 work party credits.
Mike Raahauge
Youth Outdoor Adventure Day
Saturday, May 31st
Compton Hunting & Fishing club
Youth Enhancement Program/ Youth Expo
Saturday, May 31st
Thank you,
Steven Baker
ob.membership@outlook.com
(951) 285-1550
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League Chairman
By: Brad Belvedere - League Chairman
Hello Oranco Members,
Hope everyone has enjoyed the last couple of shoots Oranco has put on. So now that you have some practice, it's time to put your skills to the test.
We will be starting our Summer League very soon.
We have to do a little change of dates for our Summer League start time.
We will start June 7th instead of May 31st. We will as always shoot 5 weeks. You will need to shoot 4 weeks to qualify for a trophy.
I will need help setting up these shoots on Fridays.
So, if you have the time to help, we will meet at the connex's at 8:30 am. I will be sending out work party requests, when the time gets closer.
Brad Belvedere
ob.leagues@outlook.com
(951) 545-9462
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Two Year Board Member
By: Bill Waltz - Two Year Board Member
Nothing to report.
Bill Waltz
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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
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Oranco Bowmen Archery Range
Occupying about 45 acres, Oranco Bowmen Archery Club is a NFAA certified 5-star range. This is the highest certification given by NFAA. We are the only range in Southern California with practice butts from 10-80 yards in 5-yard increments. If you need a place to "dial in" your bow, this is it!
Oranco also has two NFAA roving courses: Our Valley Course is a level 28-target course, consisting of 14 animal and 14 hunter paper targets. For those who desire a bit more of a physical challenge, our Mountain Course is a hilly 28-target course offering 14 Field targets and another set of 14 animal paper targets. The Layout changes occasionally.
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Oranco is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings.
Please remember to lock your vehicles when you are not present and always take your equipment home with you. We have received reports about stolen equipment, and want everyone to understand that you alone are responsible for your belongings. We advise you to put your identification information on your belongings and try not to leave anything unattended.
Remember: We are open to the public on Sundays and during shoots. During these events it is much more difficult to track who is on range property, especially if people do not sign in at the office.
Be safe and responsible everyone.
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Announcements
Range Beautification Party: We would greatly appreciate your help and support to the upcoming Work Parties. Keep an eye out for the email blast. All Club Members and their families are invited. Per Al Wiscovitch, Club President there will be an “ALL YOU CAN EAT LUNCH” served for ALL of our Volunteers who come out and help.
Your assistance ensures that the Oranco Bowmen Archery Club remains the best in Southern California. There is a reason why people travel from all over California to shoot at our Archery Club. Get involved and help us out.
Cook Shack Workers Needed: Positions are still available for volunteers to help out during the upcoming shoots.
Please contact Steve Baker in order to reserve your spot at: Cell# (951) 285-1550. First Come, First Served.
Target Camping: This is NOT Allowed...Period. Your Membership will be terminated for doing this! The Practice Butts are for sighting in, improving your archery skills, and honing your accuracy. The Roving Range is just that, Roving. Shoot 4 arrows, Score them, then move on to the next target.
You have been warned. Don't do it. It is not worth it.
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Mission Statement:
My Goal as Newsletter Editor is to help Members stay informed with the Operations and Activities that are going on in and around the Oranco Bowmen Archery Club. Your suggestions are welcome and appreciated. Check out our Club Website: Oranco Bowmen Archery Club Website
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