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Bergen Bowmen's 50th Anniversary
February 3, 2003
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| Club Presidents, Past and Present |
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| The 50th Anniversary Group |
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| The Celebration Cake |
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From Left to Right (back row): Al Sabino, Bruce Rapp (current President),Doug Reynolds, Harry Kuhles and
Joel Riotto. Front Row: Frank Kuhles, John Simpson and Joe Clines.
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What a bunch.
We barely got everyone in the picture.
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The Celebration Cake and well deserved. We are the only archery club in Bergen County that has made it this far.
The Ottawa Bowmen, Oradell Archers, and Sumi Bowmen all have disbanded. Wo-Pe-Na, another archery group, is still
around, but has not been around as long.
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50
years and still going.....
Over
the years as times have changed, the Bergen Bowmen have weathered many things such as were we held our meetings, shoots and
Venison Dinners. Through it all we have continued…..
As
we celebrated our 50th Anniversary that night, many of the newest members (5 that night joined) and some who had
been members for only a few years began to realize the strength of the club and the common bond was stronger than never. As
we spent time sharing memories, old pictures and other memorabilia, all the members went home with a renewed sense of dedication
and commitment.
Several
years ago the Bergen Bowmen started to realize the dedication and commitment that the longtime members had to the club and
created a life membership. It was decided that any member who put 25 years in would become a life member, but up until this
year only a handful have reached the 25 year mark. Among them past officers of the club (5 of them), and one, a current
officer. In the next few years though, several of our members will have put in 25 years, a growing testament to the club longevity.
As of this year we have developed a Lifetime Membership certificate and a special Life Membership card for this reason.
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