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