Chairman
Awards
Presentation Evening
Chairmans Speech
It is my pleasant duty to speak to you this evening. Thanks to you all
for attending.
I first must say a big thank you to the staff of the Old Vic for looking
after us so well.
The club is successful and holds a high reputation in the County. This
is down to the hard work of those who volunteer to run the club. It
takes time, and a lot of effort to keep things going and I’m sure many
member do not realise what is involved.
I would like to thank certain individuals who give of their time on
roles that we depend upon.
Firstly thanks to Jo for organising the evening as well as acting as
Social Secretary. Also thanks to Jason who is always ready to help when
needed.
To Archie who manages the website very effectively. I hope members make
use of this valuable resource. Archie also volunteered as our arrow
technician, repairing those damaged on beginners courses. Little does he
know we also use him on courses as an example of the best all round
archer - it’s often said ‘there’s nothing he can’t shoot!’ Thanks
Archie.
Pete, who unfortunately couldn’t attend , spends a lot of his time
overseeing the use of the field. In conjunction with our new field
officer, Terry, do a great job which we all take for granted. Thanks
Pete and Terry.
Shooting at a blank boss can get a bit boring so members should be aware
that Steve has been making sure we have target faces available, so
thanks Steve. He also makes quite nice sausage rolls!
At our meeting a lot is said and it is a difficult task to keep track so
we were delighted to welcome Janet who has taken on the task and that of
Secretary, thanks Janet.
Over the years we have been able to run some very successful
competitions. They have brought in a good income that has subsidised
members fees. The role of competition Secretary is key and in our hour
of need Frances stepped up to the mark, despite wanting a quite life
after many years of devotion to the club.
We are very, very grateful to Frances for her efforts on behalf of the
club. Thank you Frances.
Thank you to John for keeping our records so well, it a good job for a
maths teacher.
There are three members who can always be depended upon. Miles, Ralph
and Lucie. All have taken an active part in various activities, in
particular taking Archery to a wider public through schools.
Congratulations to Miles and Ralph who qualified as level 1 coaches and
do a great job helping beginners. When she’s old enough Lucie too will
make a great coach if she wants to go in that direction. Thanks Miles
Ralph and Lucie.
The engine of the club works away without members realising what is
driving it. Our premier driver deserves special thanks, that’s Tim of
course. Despite having a busy work life he manages to devote time and
effort to the wellbeing of the club and hence the members.
The work he does on coaching is exceptional and involvement on other
committees keeps Targetcraft up there with the best. Thanks TIm.
An idea is only an idea until someone picks it up and does something
with it. We are a charity and serving our members is sufficient to
justify that status. However, we have added more depth to that
charitable purpose by taking the sport of archery into the community.
This is done through schools and care homes. Both ends of the age
spectrum. This, to me, is one of our greatest achievements. We all know
how all inclusive the sport is and now we have tangible evidence of how
it can be enjoyed by all.
We are grateful to the man who did pick up the idea, some said it
couldn’t be done, he did it! You know I am referring to John Duggan.
Despite his own difficulties, he has, with help from the others I have
mentioned, taken this and made it real. If you want to learn how much it
is valued by the participants just ask John. Thanks John.
There is another group of people to whom all of us Archers owe gratitude
- our long suffering partners and families. I ask that all Archers raise
their glasses for a toast. The toast is ‘Our partners and families,
thank you.’
If I have not named anyone who has helped the club, please forgive me,
but thanks to all who have helped.
We now come to the presentations
Presentations for service to Jo and Archie
Members will know that we decided to show our gratitude to the years and
years of devotion to the club by our two founding members. Pete and
Colin. As Honorary Presidents we can show a token of our gratitude.
Nobody will ever know just how much work these two have done for the
club. We now enjoy the fruits of their labours.
Pete and Rona are not here but I would like Colin and Sue to step
forward and receive a gesture of thanks from the club.
Achieving and maintaining a qualification needs effort and
determination. Last summer was not the best weather on Friday evenings
but the following people have achieved class badges
3rd Class
Charles Collins
Malcolm Smith
Ralph Watts
Miles Goodman
2nd Class
TIm Bull
Archie McDougall
John Duggan
Lucie Sandy
1st Class
Steve Allen
Archery, as a sport, needs dedication as well as skill. This years award
for the best handicap improvement goes to Bob Guildford
The next award is entitled Junior achievement but in many ways it has
nothing to do with age. For all the reasons I have mentioned this year
the award goes to Lucie.
The senior achievement gave some difficulty because it is deserved by
two people. So, this year the award of Senior achievement is made
jointly to Ralph and Miles.
A special award is called for this year. One Archer who supports the
club well in many ways has also proved to be adept at taking club
records, I think I counted 6 for last year – no easy achievement. This
award for excellence goes to Steve.
The Chairman’s award is my opportunity to express thanks on behalf of
the club to someone who has made great contributions to the club over
the year. It has not been a difficult choice, but again, two people
deserve the recognition. The Chairman’s award goes to Tim and Frances.
The final recognition of the evening is that of Sportsmanship. After
canvassing the views of others, one name was predominant. This is given
to the person who has made an exceptional contribution to the club. This
year that contribution goes much wider than just the club, and into the
community.
The Sportsmanship award goes to John Duggan.
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