"The purpose of the Goddard Archery Club (GAC) is to promote archery as a recreational activity, to provide facilities for the sport of archery, and to promote archery fellowship."
"The purpose of the Goddard Archery Club (GAC) is to promote archery as a recreational activity, to provide facilities for the sport of archery, and to promote archery fellowship."
We are in the early stages of getting the archery club back up and running. We have recieved access to this site and will be creating a new one once things progress.
The club bylaws are HERE
Member Application Form (Word .doc)
For current status please contact one of the following :
President: Michael Bullinger, Code 540.5, 301-286-9373
Michael.s.bullinger@nasa.gov
Vice President: Mike Kurtz, Code 443.0, 301-286-0836
Michael.a.kurtz@nasa.gov
Secretary/Treasurer: John Zuby, 301-286-4893
John.s.zuby@nasa.gov
Webmaster: Jason Strawhorn, Code 549, 301-286-8206
jason.strawhorn@nasa.gov
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Recently, some GAC members have reported encountering employees from nearby buildings using the range for lunch-time walks. If you encounter anyone on the range you do not recognize as a GAC member, or anyone using the range for other than archery or similar club-related purpose, please politely ask to see their GAC ID card. If they do not have one, please POLITELY remind them that this is an ACTIVLY USED ARCHERY RANGE and can be a VERY dangerous place to be. Also, as the sign states, persons not possessing valid GAC ID cards are not permitted on range.
The State of Maryland has enacted changes to certain bow hunting regulations that can be expected to bring members out to practice earlier in the summer. Accordingly, the usual fall clean-up and GAC meeting at the range will become a summer clean-up and meeting and will be scheduled very soon � stay tuned for the announcement.
Thanks to all who showed up and pitched in for the clean-up last fall. The turnout was great! There was a lot of work to do and folks worked hard and it got done. Every target was refurbished to like-new condition. Well done!
Currently the range is in need of work, we do have lane one cleared and usable, we are in process of procuring new bails and targets for the range. Please contact Mike Kurtz if you are interested in assisting in the rejuvenation of the range. Our goal at this time is to establish 4 shooting lanes, more as time and funds become available.
To check real time wind speed, direction, and variability prior to shooting, try here: Wind Forecast
You are only allow to transport a bow on base if you have a current membership card and have signed copy of the GAC rules and regulations on file with the exective board. Your name must also appear on the Goddard security members list which is updated quartly with the security office. So if you have just become a member or have just sign the GAC Rules and regulations you will have to wait until the list update after your signed Rules and Regulations is filed with the GAC.
- As we all are aware, security is a priority at GSFC. GAC members' vehicles may be searched upon entering the campus. GAC officers have contacted GSFC Security and determined the following:
If you have your bow in your vehicle and are pulled over for a search, GSFC Security requires that you:
1. Inform the guards that you have a bow before they begin the search.
2. Produce a valid GAC ID card.
Crossbows – Are approved for all members due to the change in the Md hunting rules, the same rules apply as for any other bow and arrows
Just contact one of the club officers listed below.
President: Michael Bullinger, Code 540.5, 301-286-9373
Michael.s.bullinger@nasa.gov
Vice President: Mike Kurtz, Code 443.0, 301-286-0836
Michael.a.kurtz@nasa.gov
Secretary/Treasurer: John Zuby, 301-286-4893
John.s.zuby@nasa.gov
Webmaster: Jason Strawhorn, Code 549, 301-286-8206
jason.strawhorn@nasa.gov
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