Virginia Taxidermists Association 2008 Convention

Hey Yall, here is an update on the VTA Convention.
There have been some changes so please review the information below and take a look at the website!

http://www.vataxidermist.com/

Thank you so very much!

Mac

Virginia Taxidermists Association
2008 Convention and Competition
March 21 & 22, 2008
Schedule of Events

Friday, March 21, 2008

8:30am - 9:00am Setup competition and registration area
9:00am - 11:00am Registration desk opens - Competition entries received
11:00am - until Judging starts
11:15am - 11:45pm Board of Directors Meeting
9:30am - 11:30pm Seminar-Tommy Hall & Chris Barnhardt (African Mount)
9:00am - 12:00pm Supply area opens
1:00pm - 3:30pm Seminar-Mike Gillis (Mounting an Axis Deer)
3:30pm - 4:15pm Seminar-Dept of Game & Inland Fisheries (New Bobcat Regulations)
2:00pm - 5:00pm Supply area opens
3:00pm - 6:00pm Registration desk opens - Competition entries received
7:00pm - 7:30pm General Membership Meeting (PLEASE ATTEND)
7:30pm - until Auction

Saturday, March 22, 2008

8:30am - 9:30am Registration desk opens - Competition entries received
No competition entries received after 9:30am
9:00am - 11:30pm Seminar-Chris Barnhardt & Tommy Hall (African Mount)
9:00am - 11:30pm Seminar-Alan Stancill (Large Mouth Bass-Skinning & Mounting)
10:00am - 1:00pm Supply area opens
10:30am - 12:00pm Competition viewing -Vote for People’s Choice - Public viewing
1:00pm - 3:00pm Seminar-Page Nethercutt (Mounting a Teal)
1:00pm - 3:00pm Seminar- Danny Smith (Mounting a Commercial Whitetail)
1:00pm - 3:00pm Children Seminar
3:00pm - 5:00pm Competition Viewing - Ribbons in place
Critique with Judges - Public Viewing
6:30pm - until Banquet - Award Presentation and Raffle Drawing

(No mounts will be allowed to be taken until after the banquet-NO EXCEPTIONS)

Hotel Info

Holiday Inn
1400 EAST MARKET STREET
HARRISONBURG, VA 22801

Hotel Front Desk: 1-540-433-2521 | Hotel Fax: 1-540-434-0253


The VTA rate for the hotel
is $79.00. Reservations MUST
be made by March 1st.

Harrisonburg, VA : The Holiday Inn Hotel of Harrisonburg, VA is the premier full service hotel and meeting facility in the Harrisonburg area with 140 rooms and over 10,000 sq. feet in meeting space. We are located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, home of the JMU Dukes, at the intersection of I-81 and US Route 33, exit 247 A. Nearby tourist attractions include Luray Caverns, Endless Caverns, Grand Caverns, the Skyline Drive, several Civil War battlefields, including the New Market Battlefield. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy several local golf courses: Lakeview, The Shenvalee, Packsaddle Ridge, Heritage Oaks, The Country Club of Staunton, and the courses at Massanutten Resort. Massanutten Resort is the perfect four seasons resort in the Valley, featuring golf, snow tubing, snow boarding, skiing and the newly opened indoor/outdoor water park. We can accommodate any group up to 250 people and provide the catering for your event, wedding or conference. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada. Book online using the form above.

Hotel Amenities
• Americans with Disabilities ACT ADA Compliant • Air Conditioned • In Room Movies
• Bath Tub • Coffee Maker in Room • Indoor Pool
• Connecting Rooms • Copy Service • Rollaway Beds
• Desk with lamp • Executive Level • Restaurant
• FAX • Exercise Gym • Lounge
• Hairdryers Available • Ice Machine • In Room Movies
• High speed internet access • Iron • Laundry/Valet Services
• Room Service • Satellite TV

Guest Room Information
• Number of Floors: 5
• Number of Rooms: 140
• Check in time is 3:00pm
• Check out time is 12:00pm
Credit Card Guarantee Required For All Arrivals - Deposit May Be Required During Special Events
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by hotel. Since a hotel can set a cancellation policy up to 30 days prior to arrival, please review rate rules prior to booking to avoid possible charges.

Thank you for attending your Convention and Competition!











March 21st through the 22nd, 2008
The 28th Annual Virginia Taxidermists Association Convention and Competition
Holiday Inn, Harrisonburg, VA
Contact Doris Viola at 540-752-7263 or [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.vataxidermist.com/

More Info as it develops!

Mac McLane
VTA Member - Board of Directors

 

Virginia Taxidermists Association Convention and Competition 2008

March 21st through the 22nd, 2008
The 28th Annual Virginia Taxidermists Association Convention and Competition
Holiday Inn, Harrisonburg, VA
Contact Doris Viola at 540-752-7263 or [email protected] or visit our website at http://www.vataxidermist.com/

Last year we had some Excellent participants from VA and all around our surrounding states and look forward to and welcome the "North Carolina Contingent" this year!

More Info as it develops!

Mac McLane
VTA Member - Board of Directors

 

Virginia Taxidermists Association would like to Thank - UPDATED!

All of those who attended this past weekend with a special Thank You to all of our out of state compeditors, judges, seminarians and vendors. Michell Burkholder, EJ, Danny Martin & lady, Tim & Christy Martin, Chris Barnhardt, Tommy Hall, Page Nethercutt and the rest of the Carolina Contingent just a to name a few.

Our vendors Jim Allred from Allred Supply, Pete Ocello and crew of Preservation Specialties, Mike Gillis and Bones from McKenzie, Tim and Connie Jordan of Jordans Bear Den, Tony from H&S Panels, Kevin from Tar heel Cape & Hide / Carolina Fur Dressing, Alan Stancil from Tru-Cast, Chris and Gill form C&G Products, Mike Nookester & Wife, Page Nethercutt, The ladies from Dixieland supply (please forgive me as I missed your name!), Mike my last minute vendor from East Coast tannery and David Patton and his guitar burning buddy from Lonestar wool and fur.

We understand that our dates this year were not convienient and appreciate your attendance,Yall are the best! To our new members Welcome & hope you enjoyed!

To our Virginia Members I appreciated having the chance to serve you as a member of the Board of Directors for the past 3 years and look forward to doing so again in the future.

Again, Many Thanks to all, hope to see you next year and Have a great Easter!!

And hey EJ! That was one impressive pig!! Great Job!! May the inspiration flow!! ;D

Mac

Man, Have you ever had one of those "Homer Simpson" moments? DHO! I missed extending thanks to some of the unsung heroes of any association! How could I forget extending our gratitude for the vendors who could not be at the show but contributed items for the success of our association? Matuska, Research Mannikans, 2nd to Nature, Van Dyke's, Bass Pro Shop's Al Holme's supply,Taylor Panel, Dixie Classic, and all the others that I may have missed, Your contributions are not taken lightly and I regret not including you in my initial post. My hat's off to you (in the shade of course so as not to blind anyone with my bald spot 8)) and may I again, on behalf of the VTA extend our Thanks for your contributions!!
My apologies on the oversight!
Mac