Michigan Taxidermist Association Convention 2008

I was wondering when there will be a list of seminars and times available on the MTA site. I was interested in going but would like to know who will be there.

 

Who wouldnt want to see Pescado, * , rwenglish1 and the trashfish? All giving seminars.

This is the schedule as of 1/23/08
I do have more detailed information on each seminar. The information has been put into the memberships convention packets that will be given out at the meeting on 1/27/08 or will go out next week.

Day/Time Presenter Topic

Wednesday March 12
3:00-5:00 Doug Ellis Bird Mounting Techniques
6:00-8:00 Dennis Harris Taxidermy in Motion

Thursday March 13
9:00-9:30 New Member Meeting
9:30-12:00 TBA Mounting a mammal
10:00-11:30 Steve Devaney Bear rug Shell and rug prep
1:00-4:00 TBA Mammal Mounting Continued
1:00-3:00 Terry Weick Molding and Casting Secrets
6:00-8:00 Randy Budzynski Fish Mounting

Friday March 14
9:00-12:00 Rick Crane Painting Fish Heads
10:00-12:00 Kurt Ainsworth Mounting a whitetail for Beginners
1:00-5:00 Jody Green/Fred Vandenburgh Whitetail Eye and Ear Butts
6:00-8:00 Paul Borkowski Fish Stuff

Saturday March 15
9:00-11:00 Jean Roll Mammal Hide Prep and Leather Working
12:30-2:30 Randal Waites Tagging and log in Procedures
1:00-4:00 Gary Powell Gamehead Mounting
3:00-4:00 Wildlife Gallery Hide Prep for Commercial Tanning

Sunday March 16
9:30-12:00 Doug Veldhuis/Kevin Perry Molding and Casting
10:00-12:00 Tony Finazzo Painting Bird bills and feet
12:30-2:00 Dennis Harris Taxidermy in Motion
12:30-2:30 Lou Rizzolo WMU Arts of the Mind

 

Michigan Show Seminars

Who wouldnt want to see Pescado, * , rwenglish1 and the trashfish? All giving seminars.

This is the schedule as of 1/23/08
I do have more detailed information on each seminar. The information has been put into the memberships convention packets that will be given out at the meeting on 1/27/08 or will go out next week.

Day/Time Presenter Topic

Wednesday March 12
3:00-5:00 Doug Ellis Bird Mounting Techniques
6:00-8:00 Dennis * Taxidermy in Motion

Thursday March 13
9:00-9:30 New Member Meeting
9:30-12:00 TBA Mounting a mammal
10:00-11:30 Steve Devaney Bear rug Shell and rug prep
1:00-4:00 TBA Mammal Mounting Continued
1:00-3:00 Terry Weick Molding and Casting Secrets
6:00-8:00 Randy Budzynski Fish Mounting

Friday March 14
9:00-12:00 Rick Krane Painting Fish Heads
10:00-12:00 Kurt Ainsworth Mounting a whitetail for Beginners
1:00-5:00 Jody Green/Fred Vandenburgh Whitetail Eye and Ear Butts
6:00-8:00 Paul Borkowski Fish Stuff

Saturday March 15
9:00-11:00 Jean Roll Mammal Hide Prep and Leather Working
12:30-2:30 Randal Waites Tagging and log in Procedures
1:00-4:00 Gary Powell Gamehead Mounting
3:00-4:00 Wildlife Gallery Hide Prep for Commercial Tanning

Sunday March 16
9:30-12:00 Doug Veldhuis/Kevin Perry Molding and Casting
10:00-12:00 Tony Finazzo Painting Bird bills and feet
12:30-2:00 Dennis * Taxidermy in Motion
12:30-2:30 Lou Rizzolo WMU Arts of the Mind

 

WOW, talk about an all star lineup, Ill be there.

 

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I was hoping my seminar wasn't on Friday, That gives me all day Friday to practice my dance moves and Karaoke skills.

 

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Terry, I think it's going to take more than Friday to get your Karaoke skills to the white ribbon level.

 

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Wow! Two molding and casting seminars. I'll be there.

 

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Trashfish,if you read it again you are giving your seminar on Thur. SOooooooooooooooo you can SING away on Fri.

 

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I am open to suggestions for my seminar on Friday evening. Anything fishy will be considered. Just remember this, if I choose your topic, the seminar price is doubled for you. (that would be a double shot of scotch or two beers) My seminar is the entertainment for those that do not care for the karaoke.

 

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Maybe they will wheel in one of those Mini Bars for you Paul ;D
Me , Friday Night, I'll be sitting at a SUSHI BAR thinking of you. ;D

Okay mine, Wednesday and Sunday will be be based on, the inner working of attaching double and triple lifesize in action moving positions,how to attach and weld single, double and triple pedestals on BIG Animals, support, balance, suspend, defy gravity with pedestal mounts and lifesize that hang under one another and then disconnect if you wish,attaching pedestals in a number of different ways,how you will never have to thread another nut on a threaded rod in a lifesize or pedestal mount ever again.Base attachment, You name it.

You name it it's pick my brain for two hours. This can go anywhere.

Forms, lifesize and Shoulders will be at the seminar to show how we do it, slide show on we did some other mounts. I have a attitude that is , "Anything can be done if you want to do it", Never say Can't, if you have ideas on mounts, bring them we will work out the way to do them.
All the hardware that we use, patented connections and welded frames will be there for you to see and examine.

DVD will be made of my two seminars, no taping at the seminar, anyone at the seminar gets a FREE COPY OF BOTH 2 hour sessions, Attend one and you get 4 hours of it.

This seminar is to give you a step up over your competition in what you can offer clients.

 

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You will want to get there early to register your mounts to catch the two Wednesday seminars.

 

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* , you'll definately want to try Mikados and The Tokyo Grill. If you are into spicey (very spicey), try a "Vegas Roll" at Mikado's.

 

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Hey Trashfish - what was the name of that song we danced to last year - the really looooonnnnnngggggggg one......

I think I'll sit that one out this year. Don't forget T - it's you and me

Good job on the seminars Mr. Miles. You almost work harder than me.

The show hasn't even started and I am already tired. Wait till the cranky starts

Hey Paul - How is our sweet Brenda? Still on her back! Tell her I will miss her on Sunday - and yeah I got the menu just fine.

See everyone Sunday! Especially you Joe.

 

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What are we having for the banquette meal? yummmmmm,,, I can smell it now,,,,
Dawn, do you want your toes stepped on?

 

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Banquet Dinner (Grand Prime Rib Buffet)

includes:

Prime Rib - Fresh Whitefish - Wiener Schnitzel
Salad Bar - Coleslaw - California Pasta Salad - Macaroni Salad - Caesar Salad
Baked Potato and California Blend Vegetable

Are you hungry now?

Hey T - I have ten toes (if you don't count the extra two - jk ;D) - no getting out of dancing with me - plus I am a taxidermist - I can always make some new ones out of sculpt epoxie.

 

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Let me guess MR T. you prefer the weiner schnitzle.

 

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hey Dennis --- is the DVD gonna be for sale to people that can't attend?

 

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Will those DVD's be available for those who can't make it all the way up there? That is going to be one heck of a convention, wish I could go!

 

MTA Next Week.

Cant wait to spend some time with my friends from the MTA!

Owen