The 2009 ATA Trade Show Hotel Block opened to ATA members in good standing on Monday, May 5, 2008. The Indiana Convention and Visitors Association Housing Bureau is handling reservations.

FET information is critical for industry manufacturers. Please read this April 30 Update from Jay McAninch and access updated lists of archery products subject to FET and NOT subject to FET.

Peter Crawford of G5 Outdoors elected as Chair; while Greg Easton of Easton Technical Products and Paul Vaicunas of Parker Compound Bows elected Vice-Chairs during annual Board elections.

Marvin Carlston of Gold Tip re-elected to second term. Winning new seats are first-timers Greg Easton of Easton Technical Products and David White of Cajun Archery. Paul Vaicunas returns to Board in new position at Parker Compound Bows.

The first Community Archery Park in the United States is open for business, thanks largely to the leadership of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

For calendar year 2008, the tax imposed under § 4161(b)(2)(A) on the first sale by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of any shaft of a type used in the manufacture of certain arrows is $0.43 per shaft.