Oct 2015 Newsletter
Florida State Taxidermist�s Association, Inc.
FSTA Board:President:Trina Pritchard352-567-1521Vice President:Shawn Logan850-877-2552Secretary/Treasurer:
Board of DirectorsDonnie Gordon850-322-3734Richard Perry352-817-8811Jeff Whitlock386-547-2139Bo Hersey352-494-6321
To All My Fellow Taxidermist and Friends,
Hello! I hope that everyone had a beautiful summer. Time sure does
fly. I would like to thank those that attended our wood duck summer
class. A special thanks goes to Scott Statton for his time and
knowledge. It was a great weekend and very educational.
The next convention is just around the corner! The show dates are
February 4-6, 2016, in beautiful Winter Haven, Florida, at the Winter
Haven Suites and Inn and Conference Center. They can be reached
for reservations at 863-294-4451. The room rates will be $56.00 a
night.
The Judges for this show will be Korey Alleman and Dan Heasley. We
have invited special guest and friend, Russell Knight from Knight�s
Taxidermy and the show Mounted in Alaska. Russell will be holding two
seminars at our show. Tony Breedlove will be holding a casting class
as well. I am encouraging each and everyone of you to contact a
taxidermists in your area and invite them to our convention. Amateur,
novice, or master, we are always excited to learn from each other and
grow our amazing association. I would still like to hold the children's
class on Saturday morning, however, I have not received any
responses from anyone! If your child or grandchild will be attending the
show and is interested, please contact me as soon as possible so I can
prepare for the class. You can reach me at 352-567-1521.
We are working diligently on getting vendors for our convention. We
hope to have huge participation and support from our suppliers. The
President�s Challenge this year will be a wood duck mount. Spread
your wings and be creative! Along with the award, there will be a
$200.00 cash prize!
I am pleased to announce we will NOW be accepting credit cards at
the convention if needed.
If anyone has any suggestions or even have questions, please feel
free to call me at 352-567-1521.
Sincerely,
Trina Pritchard
From the mountains of Alaska we want to welcome Russell Knight from Knights Taxidermy.
Along with a fun great seminar with Russell and his crazy blurbs from his show he will also be presenting at our banquet the mounted in Alaska award.
The award is given to the best mount that �Tells a story� like his
show.
There will also be picture oppswith Russell
Florida State Taxidermists Association, Inc.Membership Application
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Membership Status: Annual membership: $50.00O New (membership from January 1st through December 31st)O Renewal
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My contribution to the Charlie Fleming Education Fund:_____$5 _____$10 _____$25 _____$50 _____other
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Please make check payable to your state association. Mail completed membership application to:Florida State Taxidermists Association, Inc.
Trina Pritchard43653 CR 54 east
Kathleen, FL 33849352-567-1521
Preserve Your
Profession!
FLORIDA STATE TAXIDERMISTS ASSOCIATION, INC.Annual Convention and Competition
February 4,5,6 2016Winter Haven Suites and Conference Center
Name: ________________________________Spouses� Name: __________________________
Childrens� Names: __________________________________________________________________
Phone Numbers: ___________________________________________________________________
Please check here if you or your spouse will volunteer to help during the convention Registration InformationRegistration/Seminar Fee (Family Included): $45.00__________
(Pre-Register prior to December 30, 2015 to receive your first mount entry free)
Day of show Price:$65.00 _________Saturday Night Dinner, Award Banquet and AuctionNumber of Adults: ___________ (each) $30.00 ________Number of Children: ________ (children 12 and under are free)
Competition EntriesNumber of Mounts: _______ Amateur (A) or Professional Division (P) (each)$15.00 _________Number of Mounts: _______ Masters (M) Division (each)$20.00 _________Number of Mounts: _______ Habitat (H) (each)$5.00 _________Number of Mounts: _______ Commercial (C) (each)$10.00 _________Number of Mounts: _______ Youth (Y) Division (each)$10.00 _________Number of Mounts: _______ Challenge of the Arts (COA) (each)$15.00 _________Number of Mounts: _______ Presidents Challenge (PC) (each) $10.00 _________
TOTAL DUE: _________Please use the highlighted code above and indicate what you are bringing to competition, be sure to indicate whether it is a wall, table or floor mount. If your mount will take up more than a 2� X 2�
space please let us know that as well:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________*I agree all mounts entered have been completed by me or my studio and failure to comply with FSTA competition rules will result in my disqualification for ribbon points.*Signature:____________________________________ Date: ____________________________Mail completed registration forms to: FSTA, Inc.
Attn: Trina Pritchard43653 CR 54 eastKathleen,Florida 33849
Preserve Your Profession! National Taxidermists Association
Membership Application
One Year Membership includes$12,000 Accidental Death Insurance Policy,
optional health and business insurance, 6 issues of Outlook Magazine, reference photo,
pocket card, certificate, convention, Certification program, Award of Excellence program,
Education and protecting your rights.One-Year Membership Year:January 1st to December 31st
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CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIPO U.S. Individual---$65.00O U.S. Family---$88.00O Business---$138.00 includes business
name in Outlook MagazineO Renewal NTA Certification---$20.00O Renew NTA Judge Fee --- $10.00O NTA Lifetime Judges Fee---$50.00
When you join the NTA you become abetter-informed taxidermist. Your dueswork for your rights to hunt and practicetaxidermy.The NTA has a primary focus of unity andeducation. In order to save funds theNTA is mailing you this renewal notice.Your membership includes yourmembership to the National TaxidermistsAssociation, Six issues of OutlookMagazine, a $12,000.00 AD&DInsurance Policy, optional health andbusiness insurance, reference photograph,certificate and pocket card.Your membership number is important ifyou are interested in NTA Certification orNTA Award of Excellence programs.The NTA is Not-for-profit, educationalorganization striving to improve ourprofession, educate, and promoteconservation of wildlife.And remember: the NTA is concernedabout the future of all taxidermists.
Membership Status: O New O Renewal __________NTA MEMBER NUMBERNAME__________________________________________DATE OF BIRTH_______________ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________________CITY__________________STATE_______ZIP__________TELEPHONE (DAY)________________(EVENING)_______________Email Address:_________________________________________
If family or business membership, please issue insurance policy in this name:________________________________
My contribution to the Charlie Fleming Education Fund:_____$5 _____$10 _____$25 _____$50 _____other
My contribution to the NTA Wildlife Conservation Fund to oppose anti hunters:_____$5 _____$10 _____$25 _____$50 _____other
Please make check payable to your state association. Mail completed membership application to:Florida State Taxidermists Association, Inc.
Attn: Trina Pritchard43653 CR 54 east
Kathleen, FL 33849352-567-1521
1:00 pm To ???? Setup Backboards (everyone's help is appreciated)
3:00 pm To ???? Supplier Setup
4:00 pm To 7:00 pm Pm Registration
6:00 pm To ???? Seminar � Korey Alleman �Flying duck seminar
8:00 am To 12:00 pm Registration - Mounts Accepted
9:00 am To 11:00 am Seminar �Dan Heasley- Mammal mounting seminar
10:00 am To 12:00 pm Supply Area Open
12:00 pm To 1:00 pm Lunch Hour- Mounts will not be accepted during lunch hour
1:00 pm To 5:00 pm Registration - Mounts Accepted
1:00 pm To 5:00 pm Supply Area Open
1:00 pm To 3pm Seminar � Russel Knight-Buisness seminar you don�t
want to miss this one.
3:30 to 5:30 ? WILL BE ANNOUNCED
6:00 pm To ???? Friday Night social �pool side weather permitting �burgers and dogs and sides will be served.
7:30 am To 9:00 am Late Registration (No Mounts Accepted After 9am)
8:00 am To 11:00 am Seminar � Tony Breedlove will be doing a casting class.
9:00 am To 12:00 pm Supply Area Open (Supply Area Breakdown 12pm)
12:00 pm To 1:00 pm Lunch
1:30 pm To 4:00 pm Competition room open
4:00 pm To 5:00 pm Breakdown (everyone�s help is greatly appreciated)
6:30 pm To ???? Banquet and Auction
2016 Schedule of EventsThursday, February 4th
Friday, February 5th
Saturday, February 6th
Korey Alleman Birds and Fish
Dan Heasley Mammals, Game heads, and Deer
Judges
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