If "the sky is the limit" and "we get out what we put in to it" then we have an opportunity to have one of the best Shooting Sports Programs in Texas. With just minimal advertisement and notice we have nine kids learning what it takes to be an Archer. Imagine what we will have when the word really gets out about all the fun the kids are having and how they are learning to safely handle and shoot a bow.
There is a lot going on behind the scenes that all the parents can help out with. First of all, as you may or may not know, PALS gave us the money to get off and going but that will not sustain us long. We are writing for grants and planning fund raisers but there is more that can be done. If you know some one wanting to donate let us know. Also we need to know the names of the business' in Cherokee County so we can use them first for purchases and keep our hard earned money close to home when possible. Anyone having any helpful information on where we can get archery equipment or even air and small bore rifles for upcoming rifle disciplines please feel free to send me everything you have to my e-mail, no amount of information is too small. Anyone can help, don't hold back.
The first class is already almost halfway way over and the kids are doing really well. There are plans for another archery class coming up after football season and before most of the major shoots start. I hope that our next class will be even larger than the first so start spreading the word. Actual dates will be forthcoming. For the kids taking the class now don't worry, at the end of the six lessons we will sit down and establish some dates to keep building and polishing your technique. Even after the classes are over there will still be plenty of fun to be had and plenty left to learn.
We have added some new archery instructors to our team. Vonnie Anderson and Michele Partin have done their training and will help with instructing the class. I will get their e-mail address' added on the right side soon. I also took the rifle instructor's class and will be able to help with the rifle discipline when we can get that kicked off hopefully next year sometime. Anyone interested in taking part in the rifle discipline please let me know so I can see what kind of interest there is.
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