Cowtown Bowmen Archery Club

Club meeting dates are easy to remember. Unless you are notified of a change or an occasional exception of the Annual Club Meeting date in August, we always meet on the Third Thursday of each month. Members are always notified by mail of the Annual Club Meeting date, place, and time. Except for the President every member has one vote. The President will only vote in event of a tie. Our Club meetings are important. Most of Cowtown's major and all of it's minor issues are voted on at a general monthly meeting. Why not bring your soapbox and come on down. We are always looking for a few good ideas and a better way to build a mousetrap. Your vote does count, but you need to be there to cast it!

Please see Meetings for specific times and dates.

Club Shirts and Hats ( More club shirts and hats will be ordered in 2008.)

Club shirt and hat styles are usually voted on once a year at a monthly club meeting. We usually have some Club Shirts and Hats in stock. Order yours now! Button-down club shirts will be available to Cowtown Members Only, but our Hats and t-shirts are available to everyone. See Cowtown Gear for more information. Coming to monthly meetings is like getting insider trading information. Learn the news first and amaze your friends. Your vote might save us from having pink shirts and striped hats one year.

Please see Cowtown Gear for styles and prices. Note: Prices and availability are be subject to change.

What's the Cowpatty?

The Cowpatty is the Cowtown Bowmen news letter. Each family membership or individual membership should receive a copy by mail. There is a simple Online Form on the web site that you can use to submit information you would like to have published in the Cowpatty. Our Editor is sitting on ready and is anxiously waiting to receive your story about that last big hunting trip or how you developed your own personal style of archery. When and where was that archery benefit you wanted everyone to know about, and how in the world did you ever get that arrow out of the practice bail frame? You see what I mean. It doesn't have to be earth shaking news to make the Cowpatty. Become a star reporter by sharing your news with the membership and helping our Editor fill the pages. Suggestions and ideas are also always welcome.

Please see the Cowpatty for an online form or to contact the Editor.

The Road Team (We are working on getting more patches and shirts for 2008.)

The Road Team always needs members! You can be a Road Team member if you are a member of Cowtown, have a Bow, and at least one Arrow. The Arrow being straight is optional. You should at least be able to tolerate Archery and not feel uncomfortable around Archers having fun. Some traveling in groups could be involved, but this can also be optional. No one has ever been thrown off the team for a bad score, since promoting Cowtown, having fun, and fellowship is our main objective. You may purchase a nifty Cowtown Road Team patch (at club cost of approximately $4.50) to display on your shirt. We have club shirts so everyone will be able to wear the patch in the same place. It fits nicely on the left sleeve. The Team can meet at the Range and carpool to other local shoots and far away places. They may even stop on the way back and eat as a group. You don't have to shoot or join the Road Team to travel with the group. Everyone is welcome. Join us and let's shoot some arrows!

Road Team Patch: Reserve yours now! The cost is approximately $4.50 per. patch. We will place the patch on the left sleeve of our Club Shirt. We also have some Road Team t-shirts available. See Cowtown Gear for shirts or patches. Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.

Work Parties

Unfortunately our club can not afford to pay someone to maintain the Ranges and Grounds. We have Work Parties in order to clean up, repair, get shooting lanes ready, tackle new projects, and just get together to see what needs attention. This is a great place to get to know your fellow club members, and it's not hard if we all work together. You don't have to stay all day and you can even come later than the posted start time. Cowtown Bowmen is an Archery Club and not just an Archery Facility so we appreciate members helping when they can.

Please see Work Party for specific times and dates.

Members "Club Shoot" Discount

Members usually receive a $5.00 discount off the regular "Club Shoot" fees. Adult members and Youth members 13 yrs. and older shoot Club Shoots for only $10.00. Youth members 12yrs. and under shoot for FREE! There are usually about six Club Shoots so that's at least a $30.00 savings off of your membership cost if you shoot them all. If you have children? Wow! Are we paying you to become a member?

Please Note: In order to receive your $5.00 discount you will need to show your club membership card or proof of membership when you register for a Club Shoot.

Please see Club Shoots for specific times and dates.

Members Can Shoot Free

Members can shoot free at our Club 3-D Shoots if they will come out a little early and help set up targets and stay a little while after the shoot to help put up the targets. We will even throw in a little something to eat and drink. I know that some people thought little elves set up the ranges while everyone was sleeping. Sorry, it's only club members. The good news is it only takes a little while to do the setup/put-up if you have a little help. Not a bad deal at all, since it's fun too. It's a great way to get to know other club members! We usually meet at the range by 7:00 am. or as soon after as you can get there. Check with a Range Captain for exact times and to see if anyone will be meeting for breakfast before they go to the range. Breakfast is always optional.

Please see Club Shoots for specific times and dates.

Shoot an ASA or IBO Qualifier FREE!

Cowtown Bowmen club members that come help set up, work at a Qualifier shoot one full day, or part of a couple days, and help put up targets after the shoot ended, can shoot one day free. The club picks up the tab for your shoot fee and will give you a little something to eat and drink while you are working. We are always in need of help on Friday before a Qualifier or other Major Event. I know most people have to work for a living, but a lot of set up is done after work on Friday. Almost everything has to be ready before we leave Friday night. Please don't make us stay until 2:00 or 3:00 am. because no one came to help on Friday. All the help needed is not just physical. There is always a job for everyone regardless of age and/or physical condition. The monthly meetings are usually where we find out who can do what, and on which day. If you can help, but can't make the meeting, give an Officer or Range Captain a call or send them a email. It's a family affair. Join the family!

Please see Qualifiers and Events for specific times and dates.

Officers and Board Members

What do I get if I am elected to a Club Office or Board Position? If you are elected as a Club Officer or Board Member you will receive a free Family / Individual membership for the following year starting January 1st. You will also receive one free individual ASA or IBO membership for one year. (Type of organization membership is determined each year by the club. ASA/IBO membership terms and durations are governed by those individual organization). You will also receive the responsibility of the position you were elected to. That means attending monthly Club Meetings, Special Board Meetings (when necessary), Club Events, and serving your full term of office. You will also receive the responsibility to oversee and present Cowtown Bowmen Archery Club in a manner the membership, as well as the archery community would be proud of. We do have on the job training. All we need is you!

NOTE: You must be a current member in good standing to be nominated for an Office or Board position. The office of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer require a minimum of one years prior membership. Please see Officers for a list of positions and the current Club Officers and Board Members.

Membership Dues

2008 Membership dues will be $55.00 per Individual / Family Adult Membership. Youth and Senior Memberships are $33.00. Memberships are for one calendar year starting January 1st. and ending December 31st. Prorated Fees are usually available for a Family / Individual Adult Membership starting Sept.1st. to Dec. 31st. Any available prorated prices will be listed on our membership application forms. The lock on the gate always changed every January. After trying working /nonworking memberships in past years the club has voted to just have working memberships. No one will be keeping up with who works or not, but the future of this club is in your hands. Whether this club moves forward, backward, or stays at the same level will depend on how much effort it's members are willing to put out. Membership dues do not cover the expenses of this club's operations for a year. Not even close! So with reasonably low membership dues, we may have to work a little harder. We can continue to improve our club and it's facilities with your help and support. Cowtown Bowmen is a Archery Club and not just an Archery Facility. I know everyone's time is limited, but please help when and where you can. Working together we can have a great club!

If you would like to join Cowtown Bowmen or need to renew your membership please see Join Cowtown for online membership applications. You can now Join or Renew & Pay Online.

What is a Membership Packet?

When you join Cowtown Bowmen or renew your membership you should receive a Membership Packet. If you Join & Pay Online or print and mail in your application with your payment you will receive your Membership Packet by land mail delivered by your friendly postman. The packet should contain your numbered membership card, one gate key (when applicable), a copy of the Club By-Laws, a copy of our Motorized Vehicle Policy, and a copy of the Range Rules. If you are missing any of these items in your Membership Packet please contact the Membership Chairman.

Please contact the Membership Chairman if you have any questions about membership.

Other Points of Club Interest!

Rules? What Rules? See the Club Range Rules and always put safety first.

Members that Shoot 3-D? See the Club Championship Scoreboard.

Members that Hunt? See the Hunters Log or check Events for a Club related hunt.

Members and Guests just having a good time! See our Photo Gallery.

Still Need Help?

Please see the Help page and contact the Officer or Board Member in charge of the area in question. Don't forget to check specific areas on our web site first. You may find a quick answer there, but if not, don't hesitate to contact us for additional help.

Examples: If you have a question about Club Membership?..... Contact the Club Membership Chairman. Got a question about the Range or a Work Party?..... Check with a Range Captain. By directing your questions (by email or phone) to the actual Officer/Board Member in charge of a specific area you will receive a quicker response and more specific/detailed information about your question. Usually specific questions just sent to the webmaster in general will need to be forwarded to the appropriate Officer/Board Member.

* If you have a problem contacting one of the Officers or Board Members: OR you are having problems with any of the functions on this web site: OR you find errors in information listed on this web site: Please contact the webmaster.