N.E.A.T. Show June 6th-8th 2014 Enfield, CT

The New England Association of Taxidermists show is fast approaching! Don't miss your opportunity to be part of one of the friendliest and family fun shows on the east coast. We have a great lineup of judges for you this year with Frank Kotula judging Fish, Fred Barilla judging Birds and Mammals and Bryan Eppley judging Deer. I don't know about you but I wish I had time to put a piece together for each one of them to judge. So whether you are the greenest of beginners or a well seasoned taxidermist, the N.E.A.T has something for you.

Check out our new website at www.newenglandtaxidermists.org and also on facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/369450937077/

For those that are attending and need to fly in, Bradley Int. Airport is only 15 miles from the Hotel. The Hotel also provides a free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Some local area attractions that you may want to visit while attending.
Enfield Square Shopping 2.3 miles away http://www.shopenfieldmall.com/
Basketball Hall of Fame 6.3 miles away http://www.hoophall.com/
Six Flags New England 7.4 miles away https://www.sixflags.com/newengland
Yankee Candle Flagship Store 36 miles away http://www.yankeecandle.com/about-yankee-candle/visit-our-flagship-stores/t
Holyoke Mall 13.8 miles away http://www.holyokemall.com/

So far we have several vendors attending including,
McKenzie
Tohickon
OTS
White Mountain Insect Repellent
Bruce Rittel
Bill's Bear Rugs
Heads of State
...more updates to follow.​

A note to all Vendors The N.E.A.T. does not charge for booth space, if you are interested in attending please contact us, we would love to have you.

The schedule for this years show is as follows. (Changes may be made without notice)

Friday, June 6th:

8AM – 5PM Registration and competition pieces received and checked in.
**NO MOUNTS RECEIVED AFTER 5PM FRIDAY**

9AM – Ongoing all weekend. Seminar #1: Dave Whitney – Large Lifesize, member participation welcome.

10:00AM – 1PM Supply area open.

12:30PM – 2:30PM Seminar #2: Brian Noody – Skin Mount Fish

3:00PM – 5:00PM Seminar #3: Bruce Rittel – Tanning Basics for the Beginner

5:00PM – 5:30PM Competition Room opens for viewing and voting for McKenzie
Taxidermists Award (4), People Choice Award, Artisan and Old Timers Award.


6:00PM – 8PM Seminar #4: John Janelli, History

6PM - ?? Judging begins – Competition Room will be closed.

8PM – 11PM NEATZA Party! – Networking with fellow taxidermist
Have a snack, ask questions or just have a good time!!
Bring items to swap or sell.

Saturday, June 8th:


9:00AM – 11:00AM Seminar #5: Fred Barilla - Bird Mounting, Speciman TBD


9AM – 3:30PM Supply area open – Ongoing seminars.

11:30AM – 1:30PM Seminar #6: Bryan Eppley – Whitetail Reference.

1:30PM Competition Room will open for viewing ribbons and critiques.

3:00PM – 5:00PM Seminar #8: Frank Kotula - Casting

3:30PM – 5:00PM Break down supply area and set up for Banquet and Awards Ceremony
(*** any and all members help during this time is greatly appreciated ***)

6PM – 6:30PM Cocktail Hour with ‘CASH’ bar

6:30PM - ?? Dinner Banquet - Awards Ceremony - Auction.

Sunday, June 9th:
9:00 - ?? Membership Meeting - **It is very important that everyone attend** Voting for new officers, evaluate the show, new and old business, ideas and/or suggestions
for next year including fundraising, suppliers, judges, etc…

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You go it Jean. See you there.

Matt

 

Thanks for pointing that out. It is included in the latest newsletter on the site. I will be having it added to the events page under the annual convention tab. But here it is for now.

The Holiday Inn in Enfield, CT
ONE BRIGHT MEADOW BLVD.
1-860-741-2211
$92 per night

 

Thanks Brian. I am looking forward to seeing them at the show this year and hopefully everyone else is as excited as we are. This is a big step forward for the N.E.A.T and its members. See you all soon!

Matt