New England Association of Taxidermists Convention 2009

[Andy M]

I too enjoyed myself greatly and seeing all of the outstanding work that was there.  I can't believe it's over so fast.  I can't wait until next year.  Hope everyone else is planning thier piece for next year!

Congrats to Ryan Lane for another outstanding whitetail piece!!

I'll post some pictures later today.

Andy

[Ryan L]

I agree with everyone!!  This is a top notch show put on and attended by top notch people.  I appreciate it everyone.  Great job!!!  Thank you Matt for the slide show.  It was a great addition to the awards ceremony.  Thanks, Ryan Lane

[Homestead]

Hey Guys, You all put on a great show I had a great time this weekend and look forward to the next one. It got me fired up to maybe go to Jersey and or NY. with some new work.

Two of the main things I learned was to sit closer to Whitehead at dinner and NOT to sit in the front row of Yox's seminar again!

For anyone looking to pick up a lot of tips and info you would want to attend next year. If you are new to taxidermy you will save yourself alot of time and you will be surprised how much better your work will be.

Steve, thanks for the nomination to the BOD, I hope I can bring something to the table to help NEAT continue the success it has enjoyed in recent years.

John

[Crittercoroner]

Great show guys, I'm really sorry I couldn't stay the duration, but the scouting campout was a success too. Thanks to Yox for calling me during the banquet so I could listen in to all the laughter from Harry. You guys did a phenomenal job and the only question I still have is why wouldn't you just get a mule deer form to begin with.

Hopefully next year there won't be a scout campout and fishing derby the same weekend as I think this is the fourth or fifth consecutive year there was one.

Steve and Fred, great seeing you two, and I imagine I'll be seeing you atleast one or two more times this year.

Dave

PS.  Someone please tell Fred to do a fish for a show, enough with the birds and mammals, lets see what else you can do.

[JOHNNY B]

I just wanted to say thanks again for a wonderfull time that we had at this years convention
hats off to a great  show and the  the board and officers did a outstanding job as always
looking forward to a nother great year
JOHNNY B

[Tri-Ponds Taxidermy]

I think next year we should have DJ do a seminar on how to make his "apple cider" LOL NOw that was a hit.

See you all at another show this summer. ANd yes this fall for the Sept. Seminar on birds.....

Gregg Ielfield

[taxidermywife]

LOVE the "Apple Cider".  Wish I could get the recipe. Sure made for "good times" It has a lovely glow.

Kim

[WhiteRubi]

Sounds like you all had a ball.  I'd be willing to bet you would change your mind about Harry if you had to work with him everyday.      J/K   Harry had some good stories when he got back.

[taxidermywife]

Harry is such a nice guy. I don't think I have laughed so hard in years. Hopefully we will meet up with him again at another show.

Kim

[Matt Marulli (OTT)]

I wasnt able to upload my powerpoint presentation from the awards banquet so here are just the pohots. I did not go through and relist all the names, too much time involved.


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Youth B.O.C. Fish – Jack Mulgrew – LM Bass
Youth B.O.C. Mammal – Emily Hackett – Martin
Youth B.O.C. Tiny Mammal – Alexis Briganti – Hamster
Youth B.O.C. Upland Bird – Frankie Barilla – Chucker
Youth Sculpture – Daniel Malinowski – Rabbit
Youth Sculpture – Adam Malinowski – Squirrel
Amateur B.O.C. Waterfowl – Brian Bollman – Scoter
Amateur B.O.C. Habitat – Brian Bollman – Scoter
Amateur B.O.C. Mammal – Britany Briganti – Mink
Professional B.O.C. Waterfowl – Don Miller – Redhead
Professional B.O.C. Fish Repro. – John Bollman – LM Bass
Professional B.O.C. Whitetail – Ryan Lane
Professional B.O.C. Lifesize Small – Don Miller – Martin
Professional B.O.C. Lifesize Large – Ed Kunelius – Black Bear
Master B.O.C. Waterfowl – Gary King – Pintail
Master B.O.C. Reptile – Mike Briganti – Hog Nose Snake
D.O.E. B.O.C. Gamehead – Fred Barilla – Spanish Goat
D.O.E. B.O.C. Reptile – Dave Whitney – Western Diamond Back
McKenzie Taxidermist Choice Fish – Steve Hackett – Brown Trout
McKenzie Taxidermist Choice Mammal – Bill Motzer – Red Fox
McKenzie Taxidermist Choice Deer – Ryan Lane
McKenzie Taxidermist Choice Bird – Gary King – Mallards
Peoples Choice 3rd Place – Mike Briganti – Icelandic Sheep
Peoples Choice 2nd Place – Fred Barilla – Spanish Goat
Peoples Choice 1st Place – Ed Kunelius – Black Bear
Best of Show Youth – Alexis Briganti – Hamster
Best of Show Reptile – Mike Briganti – Hog nose Snake
Best of Show Habitat – Gregg Ielfield – Shoveler Habitat
Best of Show Turkey – Gregg Ielfield
Best Warm Water Fish – John Bollman – LM Bass
Best Cold Water Fish – Ed Kunelius – Brook Trout
Richard Chrstoforo Best Gamehead – Fred Barilla – Spanish Goat
Jack Wilson Best Upland Bird – Gregg Ielfield – Turkey
Amateur Best of Show Waterfowl – Brian Bollman – Scoter
Professional Best of Show Waterfowl – Don Miller – Redhead
Best of Show Freeze Dry – Mike Briganti – Horn Toad
Starfish Award – John Bollman – LM Bass
Jean Levalle Best Conventional Mount – Gregg Ielfield – Turkey
Masters Best of Show Waterfowl – Gary King – Pintail
Bruce Rittel Home Tan Award – Andy Malinowski – Black Hawaiian
Best of Show Commercial – Gary King – Wood Duck
Best of Show Amateur – Brian Bollman – Scoter
Best of Show Professional – Don Miller – Martin
Best of Show Masters – Gary King – Pintail
Best of Show D.O.E. – Fred Barilla – Spanish Goat
Polytranspar Award – John Bollman – LM Bass
Wilderness Fur Award Small Mammal – Don Miller – Martin
Wilderness Fur Award Large Mammal – Ed Kunelius – Black Bear
Best of Show Reproduction – John Bollman – LM Bass
Old Timers Award – Jean Lavalle – Blue Lobster
N.E.A.T. B.O.D. Challenge – Ed Kunelius – Black Bear
Presidents Cup Challenge – Bill Motzer – Red Fox
Mike Adams Award – Ryan Lane – WT Deer
Most Distinguished Taxidermist – Mike Briganti – Highest Total of 5 Pieces
Best All Around – Don Miller
Van Dykes Award – Mike Briganti – Icelandic Sheep
N.E.A.T. Bruchac Best of Show Deer – Ryan Lane
WASCO Award – Gary King – Mallards
Breakthrough Award – Fred Barilla – Spanish Goat

[Bill Motzer]

 Matt,

 It says the photos have been moved or deleted?

[Matt Marulli (OTT)]

I must be having issues with photobucket, I will have to fix it tomorrow. Sorry.

[Jolt]

It seems fixed now, it worked for me

[MRTaxidermy]

Nice job Matt...Thank You!!
-Mike 
NEAT Secretary

[MRTaxidermy]

These shows take a lot of work and planning, but it's all worth it!! We had a great bunch of people in attendance, including 3 top notch judges (Bill Yox, Harry Whitehead & Frank Kotula), along with many talented taxidermists of which some showed their techniques in the seminars. The quality of the work that was on display was awesome.  There were 121 pieces on display in the competition room!  This was, by far, the best show the NEAT has ever put on. With that being said, 'Thank You' to everyone involved. It's people like you who make our show what it is...Thanks again! 
Mike Ryan - Secretary for N.E.A.T.