Billings, Montana

The NTA in Billings, Montana


The National Taxidermists Association
Invites You to Attend and Be a Part of Promoting and Perpetuating the Art of Taxidermy. Don't Miss this Opportunity to Compare Techniques and Exchange Ideas and Information in the Heart of the West.

The 1999 National Taxidermists Association
Convention, Competition, and Trade Show

July 15, 16, 17, 1999

Billings Holiday Inn ~ Billings Plaza Trade Center
Billings, Montana


Convention Schedule
Subject to Change without Notice


TUESDAY, JULY 13, 1999

3:00 pm Until ...
NTA Board Meeting
Members Welcome. All State Presidents should attend.


WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 1999

7:30 am - 2:30 pm
Set-Up Backboards
Your help is needed!

8:00 am Until ...
NTA Board Meeting
Members Welcome. All State Presidents should attend.

2:30 am - 9:00 pm
Trade Show Booth Set-Up

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Registration Open
Competition Entries accepted.

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Special "Hands-On" Seminar
Setting Whitetail Deer Eyes
by Don Holt
Limited Seating. Reservations needed.
(Sponsored by Van Dykes)


THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1999

8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration Open
Competition Entries accepted.
NO entries accepted after 11:00 am.

8:30 am - 11:00 am
Seminars
Business Seminar
by Al Holmes
Casting Seminar by John Matthews
Reptile Mounting by Terry Rheinlander

Children's Wildlife & Education Room
Parental supervision required.

10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Trade Show Open

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Seminars
Painting a Trout
by Jeff Lumsden
Silicone Casting by Mark Vohris
Computer A-Z by Tom McNeal
History & General Custer by Dickie Wooten

Children's Seminar
Horn Mounting
by Mary Hilliard, Frankie Thompson, Mark Wilson
(Sponsored by Van Dykes)

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Trade Show Open

5:15 pm - 10:30 pm
Evening Bus Trip
To Custer Battlefield


FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1999

8:00 am - 10:00 am
State Presidents' Meeting

8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration Open

8:30 am - 11:00 am
Seminars
Fish Painting
by Jeff Roman
Ears with an Attitude by Bill Lancaster
Fleshing Machine Techniques by James Edgar

Children's Seminar
Painting a Scene on a Jaw Set
by Mary Hilliard, Frankie Thompson, Mark Wilson
(Sponsored by Mary's Rugmaking)

8:30 am - 4:00 pm
All Day Seminar
Mounting a Lifesize Zebra
by Al Holmes, Dave Hale, Jeff Schwab

9:30 am - 11:00 am
Cooking Class
by Holiday Inn Grand Montana Chef

10:30 am - 1:15 pm
Trade Show Open

1:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Meeting of Trade Show Suppliers

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Seminars
Zebra Mounting Continues
by Al Holmes, Dave Hale, Jeff Schwab
Mounting a Whitetail Deer by Don Holt
Migratory Bird Laws by Mike Oropallo
Antler Molding by Erich Carter

Children's Wildlife & Education Room
Parental supervision required.

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Trade Show Open

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Competition Area Open
for public viewing

7:30 pm Until ...
General Membership Meeting
Election Results, Charlie Fleming Educational Fund,
Pioneer Awards, Membership Prizes, Auction


SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1999

8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Final Registration

8:30 am - 11:00 am
Seminars
Mounting a Whitetail Deer
by Dennis Behn
Habitats by Danny Owens
Rugwork by Mary Hilliard
Finishing Techniques: Mule Deer to Kudu by Robert Sanders

Children's Wildlife & Education Room
Parental supervision required.

8:30 am - 4:00 pm
All Day Seminar
African Small Game & Shoulder
by Al Holmes, Dave Hale, Jeff Schwab

9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Competition Area Open

10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Trade Show Open

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Safari Club International Measuring Course
All will become SCI Official Measurers.

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Seminars
African Small Game & Shoulder Continues
by Al Holmes, Dave Hale, Jeff Schwab
Mounting a Pheasant by Danny Owens
Carcass Casting by Chris Krueger
Bird Preparation by James Edgar
Mounting an Antelope by Tom Weickum

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Trade Show Area Moves Out

4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Competition Entries Removed

5:15 pm -6:00 pm
Competition Area Break-Down
Your help is needed!

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cocktail Hour & Cash Bar

7:30 pm Until ...
Awards Banquet
Special Auction, Award of Excellence, Director of the Year,
President's Award, Major Awards Presentation, Installation of Officers
Sportscoat suggested.

Immediately Following Banquet
Dismantling Backboards & Loading Truck
Your help is needed!


For more information, contact:
NTA Headquarters
109 Branch Drive, Slidell, LA 70461
(504) 641-4NTA


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