March 1, 2008
CBH’s own Stephanie Miller has the 2008 Olympics square in her sight. Some of you may not know Stephanie and we aim to fix that!

Stephanie started shooting at CBH when she was 7 years old with her parents, Mark and Kathy Miller. She showed a talent for the sport and with lots of help from her parents and coaches, along with the incredible drive only found in champions, she has advanced through the ranks.

Her first coaches were her parents. Don Branson took over Stephanie’s development through the JOAD program at Auroraland JOAD in Batavia, now known as Chicagoland JOAD.  When Don passed away in 2001, Ron McCormick took over as Stephanie’s coach and continues on as her coach to this day. Stephanie is quick to credit Ron as a very large part of the reason she has been able to advance as an Olympic caliber shooter.

Some of Stephanie’s accomplishments include: Bronze Medalist in the 2003 Pan American Games, team Gold Medal in the 2003 Pan American Games, and 12-time National Champion in her age division from 1995-2004. She has also participated on 8 international teams.

Stephanie is currently ranked 12th in the Olympic trials standings for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. She will compete in early April where the field of 16 will be cut to 8. The finals will be in Arizona in May where the final 2 women Olympians will be selected.

AN OLYMPIAN IN OUR MIDST?

INDOOR LEAGUE COMES TO A CLOSE

March 20, 2008.
Our indoor league has just concluded their 450 round competition.  The final shoot off on March 19 was as nerve-wracking as only an archer can understand!  In first place, Team No-Name, then, in second, Team Marx Brothers; in third place, Team First Alert.  Mike Filipiak thanks everyone who participated, and says, “til next year...”

CBH TO HOST 3 FIELD SHOOTS

March 22, 2008.
Chicago Bow Hunters is scheduled to host 3 Field Shoots this summer.  The dates are June 15th, July 13, and August 10th.  If you’ve never shot field before, check out the NFAA website for classes and rules.  Before 3D shoots, this was “the” archery game since our club began.  Marked yardages are as far as 80 yards, and as close as 20 ft., if you think 20 ft. Is easy, see for yourself what little aiming adjustments you need to make in order to shoot a target that close!  Bring back this time-honored sport to our club by coming out to shoot ‘field’.  

IT’S A PARTY!!

April 10, 2008
Not that kind of a party... but we did get your attention didn’t we?  We’ve scheduled a CBH “Work” Party this Saturday, April 19th and we really need as many members as we can get.  It’s not just about fulfilling your work hours commitment; this is your club.  Who else is going to keep this place in tip top shape?  We need carpenters, or those handy with a saw and hammer to build benches, repair bridges and target butts.  If you can help in this area, please bring hand tools, power tools, etc.  Trail maintenance and berm repair will depend on how wet and muddy the grounds are (pitch fork and shovel, optional).  

I guarantee you’ll not only feel like you’ve accomplished something, you’ll also make new friends and have a good time, and make a huge difference in our club.  So, we really need you to come out, even if you’re a new member but you’ve got some handy skills, we’ll make you feel right at home.  

To accommodate our member’s busy schedule, we are offering:
FIRST SHIFT 7:30am - 12:00pm
SECOND SHIFT 1:00pm - 6:00pm.  
Donuts, bagels and coffee will be served at 7:00am
Lunch will be provided from 12:00pm - 1:00pm.
 

• LAYOUT NEW FITA RANGE
• INSTALL RAISED PLATFORM #2 & #3
• FIELD TARGET INSPECTION & REPAIR
• SPRING GROUNDS CLEAN UP CONTINUES
• BRIDGE INSPECTION & REPAIR
• 3D ANIMAL TARGET LANE
• BERM/TRAIL REPAIR
• BUILD BENCH
• REPAIR BROADHEAD & FIELD RANGE
• BUILD PRACTICE BUTT SHELTER
• RELOCATE YARD MARKERS
• TRAIL MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
• CHIP & GRAVEL SPREADING

PLEASE NOTE!!  
Broadhead and Field Range will be closed for 24 hours!
INDOOR RANGE CLOSED FROM 7:00AM - 6:00PM
Next work party is scheduled for May 31st.

Questions?  Contact Brian Swanson (630) 975-9799 or Brian@PTEcoupling.com

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BOW FISHERS/GEAR REVIEWERS

April 5, 2008
The Bow Banter is looking for A FEW GOOD BOW FISHERMEN  (or WOMEN) to feature in

the newsletter.  If you are a member of CBH and you have some interesting stories,

pictures, or a few  bow fishing tips you’d like to share, please email them.  The Bow

Banter is also looking for archery products reviews; what gadget or gear have you had

success with, please send them to:  bowbanter@chicagobowhunters.com.

Disclaimer:  The Bow Banter does not endorse or promote any specific brand or

product, its intention is solely for the purpose of sharing information with other

members.  Items that are submitted with the intention of advertising will not be

published.  

The Bow Banter is going back to being published monthly in order to keep regular contact with members throughout the year.  This, of course, will require the members to submit more content.  The editor is always looking for more ideas and articles for the newsletter, so don’t hesitate to send it in!

TRACK STEPHANIE’S PROGRESS TOWARD BEIJING

April 9, 2008
Steph was 12th/16 in the 1st Nomination Shoot last September in Atlanta, Georgia.  The top 16 competed in the 2nd Nomination Shoot in Chula Vista, CA at the Olympic Training Center.  Over the first 3 days, they competed to make the cut to the top 8.  Steph tied for 5th, but lost in a one arrow shoot-off and finished in 6th. 

The next two days the top 8 shot an Olympic Round (elimination matches) in which Steph finished 2nd.  As a result, she was 2nd in the rankings for this 2nd Nomination Shoot.  After the last day of the trials which consisted of 7 round robin matches, Steph finished 3rd for the 2nd Nomination Shoot.  Her final ranking from this shoot was combined with her final ranking of the first shoot, so her final placement is 5th.  She will compete in Phoenix in May at the 3rd Nomination Shoot where they will cut to the top 2 women and the top 3 men and name the U.S. Olympic Team.