Garden State Taxidermy Association Convention 2009

[Ken Edwards]

July 17th through 19th, 2009
17th Annual Garden State Taxidermy Association Convention & Competition
The Regency House - Best Western Hotel, Pompton Plains, NJ
Contact President John Bollmann at 201-444-0234, Secretary Linda Bollmann at 201-444-5784, or visit the GSTA website.

[Paul B]

July 17th - 19th, 2009
New Location
Best Western Regency House Hotel
140 Route 23 North
Pompton Plains, New Jersey 07444
Reserve your room today - Rate $99.00 per night includes hot breakfast for two
973-696-0900
www.regencyhousehotel.com

Questions contact Paul Bacskoczky 732-887-5870 or John Bollman 973-749-6444

This is shaping up to be one of our best shows.  6 Seminars set and working on more.  We have a meet and greet pool party on Friday Evening.

Judges are Gregg Ielfield, Mark Vitch and Fred Barilla.  

More information will be posted on our website shortly. gstaonline.org

[Steve Hackett]

I'll be there for sure!!

[Tri-Ponds Taxidermy]

I'll Be there also,,, But then again I am judging ,LOL

Can the judges go to the pool party ? As we may find the most artistic and best of show there !!!!!!!!!

I will have the LAW with me so if you want to see my AV in person and in a bikini, you HAVE to come to NJ..........

I will be doing a 3hour seminar on a struting turkey, I will explain more later.

   Gregg Ielfield

[Crittercoroner]

Oh great, birdboy's bringing his date and judging, wonder if the GSTA is picking up the tab for her shopping trips,lol. It would be nice to see the judges at the party and be able to get their jobs done if time allows. I think they all should be forced to do laps around the pool in high heels with stops for beers and shots after each complete lap, just like in Revenge of the Nerds. Winner doesn't get thrown in.

If you guys need another seminar I'll volunteer to put something together, and I promise I'll have a form this time.

Looking forward to going and not working, well maybe I'll move some backboards.

[JOHNNY B]

we have it set up so everone can attend the pool party including  our judges
our show this year is really shaping up plan to learn and have a great time
i can honestly say for a state show we have some of the largest ribbons and trophy's  than most including the NTA and the WORLD SHOW
hope to see everbody there it should be a blast
JOHNNY B

[taxidermywife]

Scott & I are hoping to make it this year. So far we haven't done any shows other than the NEAT show. Hopefully Scott can get the time off from work & we will see you all there. What fun we had this past weekend. We can't wait to see everyone again.

Kim Mulgrew

[Tri-Ponds Taxidermy]

Dave, I am LMAO, just thinking about a bunch of rednecks in heels. MAde my day. And Julia would bankrupt the Garden state with her shopping.......

KIm how was the "Apple CIder " 

Neat is FUn great show and so is this one. 

[taxidermywife]

"Apple Cider" is my new best friend..LOL
Been trying to find a recipe online. I would pay DJ for the recipe. I think it has magic powers.

Kim

[Bill Motzer]

I think they all should be forced to do laps around the pool in high heels with stops for beers and shots after each complete lap, just like in Revenge of the Nerds. Winner doesn't get thrown in.

  LOL, As much as I like Gregg and Fred, The thought of them in speedos and high heels is nauseating.......LOL, Ill skip the pool party.

 But looking forward to the rest of the show! See you guys in a few weeks.

[Fred Barilla]

LOL Bill!!!  I don't blame you! 

Seriously though the GSTA is a great organization with some of the most hard working BODs you'll find.  Don't miss out on this one.  I can't wait to see the new Hotel.  Sounds like it is sure to be hit!

-Fred

[Paul B]

If a pool race happens, I think Gregg has to give Mark and Fred a couple of length's, he's a foot taller than both of them. Also Johnny B. and Matt M. have to do cannon balls at the same time to make it more interesting, we need more of an ocean/rough water setting.

[Matt Marulli (OTT)]

If I make it down it will only be for saturday. I wish I could make it the entire weekend. And I dont do cannon balls I do watermelons, much better and bigger splash. If I make it I might just show you.


Matt

[Tri-Ponds Taxidermy]

I will be doing a seminar on a full strut turkey.  I will be using a real body to show how the neck works and why people mess up the birds. This really will show people what is going on under the skin.

I will be using silcone to inject and hold feathers in place. this method can be used on all birds.  We will talk about skin, washing, degreaseing, blow drying etc.   It will be a long and FUN  3 hours. HOpe to see a full room.

    Gregg Ielfield

PS: I can do a mean cannon ball for my size!!!! LOL

[taxidermywife]

Just booked our room. Hopefully it will be a child free trip for us 


Kim