Oklahoma Taxidermists Association 2007

[KBauman]

June 21st through 23rd, 2007
24th Annual Oklahoma Taxidermists Association Convention
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK
Contact Kenneth Bauman at (405) 247-5711 or visit the <A HREF="http://www.oklahomataxidermistsassociation.com/" target="_blank">OKTA website[/url].


The OKTA will hold its 24th annual competition at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Oklahoma City, June 21-23, 2007.  Judges for the event will be Allen Palermo of TX judging Whitetails, Manny Chavez of NM judging Gamehead, Life-size and Reptiles, and Cory Coruthers of IA judging Birds, Fish, & Reproductions.  Seminar speakers are still being decided.  For more information visit the OKTA website at: www.oklahomataxidermistsassociation.com

[KBauman]

The brochure is now available on the OKTA website.
www.oklahomataxidermistsassociation.com

[KBauman]

I will be mailing convention brochures out this week.  If you would like a copy via mail, please e-mail your address to me at klbauman@sbcglobal.net.

We will have seven seminars: (Allen Palermo - Whitetail Competition Techniques, Cory Coruthers - Mounting a Pheasant, Manny Chavez - Gamehead Hands-on eye, ear, & nose setting, Karen Stanford - Mounting a Life-size Bobcat, Steve Loveland - Carving/Reproduction w/ Design & Composition, Phil Helms - Mounting a Wild Boar with McKenzie's new mount piece, and Clay Wagner - African Mounts and creating wrinkles.  We are expecting between 100 -150 mounts.  Be the next Oklahoma State Champion and join us at the convention.  Remember, all the information can be found at www.oklahomataxidermistsassociation.com

[weasel]

I was wandering if theres anyway you can tell me what seminars are which days I don't think I'll be able to make all 3 days but I would like to attend a few seminars..... Also I would love a brochure if I don't have one comeing yet........

[KBauman]

One was sent your direction this past week.  If you don't have it soon, let me know and we will shoot another one your way.

[weasel]

Thanks I got it today...On registration do I need to register to just troll around and look and stuff...I may also show of a plaque I'll be getting soon , but I won't be mounting anything for it.....

Is there any info on what seminars are which days?

[KBauman]

Yes, you would have to do a one day registration plus membership to attend any of the seminars or supply room.  On Saturday, from 8:00 -4:00 there is a public viewing which cost $2.00.  You can mill around and look at the mounts.  This $2.00 will not get you into the seminar room or supply room.  The seminars speakers and times are listed on the schedule of events that was mailed to you.

McKenzie and Matrix Masters will be hosting a hands on whitetail eye setting, ear butt shaping, & nose carving seminar instructed by the gamehead judge Manny Chavez.  Limit will be 20 participates, everyone else helps or watches.

[KBauman]

I just wanted to invite all my taxidermy.net friends to attend our 24th annual convention and competition.  It is shaping up to be a big event.  Registrations from Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas & Texas have swamped our secretary.  McKenzie and Jonas Brothers are the major suppliers setting up.  Other supplies have sent major awards and auction supplies.  The hotel is booked and my phone has rang off the hook for the last week.  This is looking to be a big one, so don't miss out.  Call me if you would like more information @ 405-247-5711.  Hope to see you there?

[BWS]

It has officially started!!!! Things are going great, and everyone is really enjoying themselves!