Victoria Bowmen Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025
Attendance:
Greg Birtwistle, Helena Myllyniemi, Andrew Engelhardt, Sofija Jewell, Frank Perry, Vesa Myllyniemi, Doug Linton, Ellen Vander Hoek, Brian Marusaik
1. CALL TO ORDER
- The meeting was called to order by the President at 6:30pm
2. CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS
- The President welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked all the club volunteers for their help in keeping the club active
3. CORRESPONDENCE
- None to report
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
Moved by Vesa Myllyniemi
Seconded by Greg Birtwistle
5. REPORTS
- Membership Director:
- Current membership stands at 131, with a few more
- Treasurer:
- Club finances are in good shape. Some funds still owed from Saanich for lessons.
- Treasurer’s report accepted: Moved/seconded unanimously
- Tournament Director:
- Upcoming summer tournament (Aug 3) registration and organization well underway, rooms booked etc.
6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
- Greg to inquire as to whether VFGPA will take 2 portable toilets (from VB’s old outdoor range)
7. NEW BUSINESS
- AGM date set for September 18, 2025
- Club need a volunteer for Membership Director as Ellen Vander Hoek is moving away – many thanks to her for fulfilling this role for the last couple of years.
- Current dues discussed – sufficient for club’s needs at this time, no changes
- Current club bylaws to be reviewed before AGM. Possible changes to make it easier for the Treasurer to transfer club funds via e-transfer. Helena to look into what the bank needs
- Tournament Bids for hosting BC Archery Championships and JOP Championships for 2026 – club can host JOP tournaments, anything else is challenging logistically and financially
- Club in need of certified judges
8. DISBURSEMENTS FOR APPROVAL
- Club to provide a small honourarium/athlete assistance to 2 members who will be participating in 2025 Canadian Outdoor Archery Championships in Lac La Biche, AB in Aug
9. TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING
- Aug 28, 2025 @ 6:30pm
10. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm
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