WELCOME ALL PROSPECTIVE 4H MEMBERS!
We do have limited resources so please contact me before showing up at a meeting to insure we can add you. We'll make every attempt to fit you in.
WHO CAN JOIN?
The only restriction is an age limit. The 4H shooting sports member must be in third grade and be of the age 8 prior to Jan 1st of the current 4H year. (Note: this is different from the general 4H Program)
WHERE WILL WE MEET?
We will shoot at the Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club. They have a covered roof and lights so we can shoot in the evenings. For directions please review their web site http://issaquahsportsmensclub.com/
23600 S.E. Evans St, WA 98027
Even with the roof and lights this is still an outdoor venue so dress appropriately. Youth should wear warm tight fitting jackets when possible. The club has a warming area if you get cold. Restrooms with indoor pluming too! We also have permission to use the club house as a meeting room for those nights when we have projects or demonstrations to do.
WHAT DAY WILL WE MEET?
Starting the first week of October we will be meeting on each Wednesdays of the month through to the last meeting which is the first Wed of August.
WHAT WILL WE DO?
You can view the curriculum so you can see what neat stuff we’ll be looking at for each meeting. Look in the shared documents of the home page of this site. Some of the meetings will be working with your equipment but most will be actually shooting the bows. I’ll also try and get some guest speakers to discuss all things archery. There is an expectation that each of you will need to do a Poster and I highly encourage each of you to do a public demonstration/presentation. Archery is a great subject matter but your presentation can be about any item of interest to you. For you new members, we’ll explain all this on the first night. (but feel free to contact me)
WHAT WILL I NEED?
There are several forms that are required for admittance into 4H. Please bring them with you if possible to your first meeting. Our club number is 927 The archery project code is DEBB.
Forms can be found at this location
.http://king.wsu.edu/4h/Forms.html
Dues will be $30.00.
I would also appreciate it if you can print out your own copy of the 4H Project book.
http://4h.wsu.edu/EM2778CD/pdf/em4426.pdf
EQUIPMENT
You will not need equipment for the first year. (although bring it if you have it.) I will however ask that you purchase your own equipment should you decide to enroll for a second year. I have some Mathews Genesis bows and several recurve bows of varying sizes and draw weights, with those I have fiberglass arrows that you can use initially. I do expect each member to eventually purchase their own equipment. I will be happy to discuss those options with you and help in any way I can to get you setup with a system that works best for you. Looking forward to seeing you all again and here’s wishing you straight shooting!
For you new comers. 4H is one of the most outstanding youth development programs available. I believe you will be extremely happy you got involved. For more information about 4H in general you can find a great deal of information online at the King county 4h Site http://king.wsu.edu/4h/ And the state http://4h.wsu.edu/