Frank Kotula - Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association
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Frank Kotula - Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association
•PTA Best of Show – Taxidermy• •Breakthrough Award• •WASCO Award• •Taxidermist of the Year• •Taxidermy State Champion – Fish CW 3-D• •PA Fish & Boat Commission Award• •Polytranspar Award• •Pro-1 Performance Chemicals Award• Fran kK –W ilke otu sB ar r la e, P A PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Hello Everyone, It was sure great to see you all this year at Seven Springs! It seems that we all had a wonderful time. I know I sure did and the money $$$ I saved on supplies this year was UNBELIEVABLE! Plus, the weather, for the most part, was pretty good except for the one day. For those of you who couldn’t make it, we hope to see you next year. I want to thank all who had helped with running the show and especially those who helped out with the backboards. It takes a lot of time, planning and work to put a show like this together and we could not do it without your help. We are always in need of members to help and serve on the committees…. any help at all, even an hour of your time is appreciated. Our summer board meeting will be held again at my studio on June 6th at 9 am. We will be working on another great show and like I have said many times, if you have any concerns or ways of improving this association, please contact your nearest director. I hope you all have a nice summer. Take care and God Bless, 2015-2016 President… Robert (Hutch) Hutchinson (’16) 129 Water Street Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 (724) 547-6882 Shop (724) 547-2888 Home [email protected] Vice-President… Jason J. Krause (’16) 236 Covered Bridge Road Pine Grove, PA 17963 (570) 345-3664 Shop (570) 691-7632 Cell [email protected] Secretary… Jessica Simmons (’17) 1124 Kiester Road Slippery Rock, PA 16057 (724) 738-0236 Home [email protected] Treasurer… Patti Czerniakowski (’17) PO Box 381 Reedsville, PA 17084 (717) 667-3396 Home (717) 437-5734 Cell [email protected] FIND US ON FACEBOOK! Look for PA TAXIDERMY ASSOCIATION Hutch Copyright 2015 The Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association Inc. Directors… Rod Connelly (’16) Richard Nagle (’17) Tim Jordan (’16) Joe Simmons (’17) Vince Spellane (’16) Dan Swanson (’17) 1933 Fox Chapel Road Pittsburgh, PA 41273 (412) 963-9065 Home (412) 965-2090 Cell 112 Ewing Road Northpoint, PA 15763 (814) 938-4081 123 Steele Road Saltsburg, PA 15681 (724) 972-7137 Home (724) 542-4522 Work [email protected] Matt Zimmerman (’16) 805 S. Ridge Road Denver, PA 17517 (717) 336-1170 Home (717) 629-5926 Cell zimmermantaxidermy @dejazzd.com The Review is published 3 times per year by the Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association Inc. Information in this publication is provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. The Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association Inc. makes no guarantees as to accuracy, currency, quality or fitness of any information presented in this publication. 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The publisher shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or injury resulting from such use. 9668 Star Rt. 147 Sunbury, PA 17801 570-809-5101 Work [email protected] 1124 Kiester Road Slippery Rock, PA 16057 (724) 738-0236 Home [email protected] 2 Overbrook Road Ludlow, PA 16333 (814) 945-6267 Home [email protected] Membership Secretary… Delores Carley Bill Ward (’17) 628 North Fraley Street Kane, PA 16735 (814) 837-9309 Shop (814) 366-0424 Cell [email protected] 1571 Fair Road Schuykill Haven, PA 17972 570-754-3407 Home 570-449-5122 Work [email protected] Deadline for the Fall issue is July 1, 2015 ~3~ Newsletter Editor & Convention Coordinator… Becky Snyder 71 Hughey Road Greenville, PA 16125 (724) 815-8142 ottercreektaxidermy @windstream.net PTA Board of Directors Meeting January 3, 2015 - 7Springs, PA Board Members Present – Bob Hutchinson, Jason Krause, Jessica Simmons, John Czerniakowski, Rod Connelly, Ray Kowalski, Dan Swanson, Michele Burkholder, Vince Spellane, Matt Zimmerman Board Members Absent – Joe Simmons, Tim Jordan Guests – Becky & Dan Snyder, Amy Hutchinson, Ella Connelly, Lisa Flickinger, Kim Kowalski, Patti Czerniakowski and Tim Barnes The meeting was called to order at 9:06am. Follow-Up: • John Czerniakowski presented the treasurer's report. John has some concerns regarding the small amount of revenue that has come in. The board discussed that this is a timing issue. The board had opted to not send the membership/registration letters out separate this year instead all registration information will be in the Review. The board is anticipating the Review to have a bigger impact on members as opposed to the mailer. John reported that the balance in the Camp Compass account was $450, Legal fund $1046 and PTACT $1580. The legal fund is low due to the use of those monies to being put toward paying for the convention while in Altoona. PTACT has been able to build funds by not advertising since 2010. Jessica Simmons made a motion to approve the treasurers report - 2nd by Jason Krause - motion carried unanimously. • Becky Snyder has the information regarding bonding Board members almost completion. This will take place at the March meeting. • Becky and Dan Snyder went to Lancaster to look into moving the show to different locations. We can fit in the Lancaster Host the cost would be $5000 if we are able to book 90% of the 160 rooms. If we book less rooms there is an additional charge of 25% and up depending on what percentage of rooms are book. Vendors would only be allowed to ship in material 48 hours prior to the show. There are some additional shipping and receiving fees that would go along with that as well as fees to use their forklift to unload. We would have 50 tables available and have the ability to rent the additional tables for $15 plus sales tax each. The Jaffa Shrine Center was contacted by a member who wanted to remain un-named to see if the convention could be held there. The Jaffa Shrine contacted Becky Snyder and asked for our convention spec sheets. She sent them the spec sheets and the Jaffa Shrine replied that they would love to have us unfortunately their facility would not be able to meet the needs of the PTA. John Czerniakowski asked about state college. Becky Snyder said that we can fit the issues is seminar rooms. State College still has made no upgrades and we would have limited space for seminars. Rod Connelly had mentioned that many members travel much further to go to the world show. Rod Connelly also mentioned that if interest was so high in moving the show East that there should have been a lot more participation at the Cabelas show. Rod Connelly made a motion to book at 7Springs for 2018, 2019 and 2020 around the same dates that we currenlyt use - 2nd by Jessica Simmons - motion carried unanimously. Michele Burkholder added that the NTA is also looking at the 7Springs facility to have their convention. • Wednesday night event will be Mike Rohanna mounting a Hartebeest. This event will be moved to Festival Hall instead of the competition room. Bob Hutchinson is checking with HQ to have the manikin donated to the association. Jason Krause was able to help acquire this piece for the PTA. If anyone has any connections for such pieces that we can use as a seminar please contact your nearest board member. The board would like to see several different species being mounted in the Festival Hall. These are seminars that not only benefit the membership they also help generate money for the association. • Bob Hutchinson would like to keep the relationship that we have built with the PA Outdoor News. Michele Burkholder brought up some concerns that she received about PA Outdoor News being in the competition room. Going forward we are going to have them set up in the entrance (near the tables where the public enters). Michele Burkholder made a motion to invite PA Outdoor News back using the same criteria as last year, we buy an ad they buy a table - 2nd by Rod Connelly - motion carried unanimously. • There was a change to the photographer John Helm will be the photographer at the convention. Michelle Evinger was unable to return due to some prior obligations. The Board agreed that John Helm is a great choice as he voluntary takes care of the pictures for Cabelas and does a wonderful job. • Vince Spellane addressed the language that the majority of the work on a piece must be completed by the competitor. The proposed wording change will read as follows "It is MANDATED by the competition committee that Individual entries must be completed by the competitor without assistance. This would include finishing and habitat work. Components and supplies utilized in a competitor’s piece will be assumed to be purchased unless declared at registration or in a Judges note. Collective Artists entries should refer to the guidelines found in section II Division of Competition (Art and Taxidermy) section F Collective Artists Division. Vince Spellane made a motion to use the proposed wording beginning at the 2015 convention - 2nd by Jason Krause - motion carried unanimously. • Bob Hutchinson discussed that PTACT will not be acquiring a DMV license plate at this time as there was not enough interest from current PTACT members. • The board discussed traveling seminars as a great way to build membership and awareness. If anyone is interested in hosting please contact you nearest board member. • Becky Snyder wanted to mention that John Czerniakowski and Ray Kowalski will be running the raffle table this year as Brian Claar will be judging. If anyone is interested in helping them out please stop by at the convention and let them know. Committee Reports: • Dan Snyder had no new legislative news to report. • Ray Kowalski reported out on nominations. Thus far we have Bob Hutchinson for President, Jason Krause for Vice President, Patti Czerniakowski for treasurer, Jessica Simmons secretary. Those 4 positions are running unopposed and no resumes will be submitted. BOD Joe Simmons, Dan Swanson, Dave Clark, Bill Ward, Chuck St. Clair and Rich Nagle. Thus far Ray Kowalski has not been able to reach Dave Clark to either accept, decline or submit a resume for his nomination. Ray Kowalski also discussed the issues with the tracking of Family Lifetime membership. Currently the program does not have a drop down to track Life Time Family Memberships. Becky Snyder is going to look into this with Dee Carley. **Additional Note after the meeting the BOD received a very respectful and professional email from Dave Clark, he is unable to accepts the nomination at this time. • Jason Krause reported out on the Cabelas show. The weekend that the show is normally held is unavailable for next year, Bill and Bridget are working with Harold to finalize the dates. The dates they are working on as first choice are 9/18, 9/19 and 9/20. There was a mix up at the show regarding the Best of show award. Harold and Cabelas graciously donated an additional $250 gift card to rectify the mix up, this was a onetime error and will have no impact on upcoming shows. • Jason Krause reported out on the Harrisburg show. Jason Krause finally received a call back from the show coordinator. They will be continuing with the same set up as last year only allowing those with booth space to participate in a competition voted on by the public. • Tim Barnes wanted to discuss who is permitted to write for the judges. The PTA Policies & Procedures state that The Board of Directors & Committee People can compete with the exception of the Convention Coordinator & Competition room Chair and Co Chair. The board discussed this and agreed that if you have a piece in the competition room you will not be permitted to write for any judge. New Business: • Jason Krause was contacted by a member regarding the PTACT tab on the web site. The member wanted to know if PTACT was paying to advertise on the web site. The board discussed and decided that the PTACT is a sanctioned program of the PTA & is included on the website. PTACT will pay for any and all print ads seperately. The member also inquired if there was a way to list taxidermists that have received their Master Certificates from the PTA. Becky Snyder is going to look into this. • John Czerniakowski made a motion to adjourn, the meeting was adjourned at 11:53am. Respectfully Submitted, Jessica Simmons – Board Secretary ~4~ ~5~ WELCOME ABOARD! The PTA would like to give a hearty welcome to the following new members who have joined this organization for the first time in 2015. As with any PTA member, your opinions are highly regarded. Please feel free to contact any PTA Officer or Director if you have any questions or comments. Curtis Baker Thomas Cuozzo Mindy Huxson Jim Lynch Brian Nealen Mark Stuck Nicholas Bishop Dylan Dowey George Jarmon Adam Malacusky Steven Orebaugh Carson Tumbelson Jesse Bixler Jeremy Elmore Glen Jenkins Richard Malloy Aaron Phillips Scott Wilshire Ron Blinsky Jeff Germuska James Kelley Keith Mickelsen Allie Potter Brian Wise Bill Buchwald David Gilbert Richard Kriebel Christine Mills Brian Singer Sarah Zak Aaron Clark Charles Grove Isaac Logan Ryan Moats Ford Smith Chad Cole Chad Housworth Rickey Logan Laura Murphy Tiffany Sprague Port Tabacco, MD Jefferson, OH Turbotville, PA Lowellville, OH Lake George, NY Holley, NY Elkview, WV Piffard, NY Williamsburg, PA Hobbsville, NC Trafford, PA Boyertown, PA Rockwood, PA Upper Black Eddy, PA Scottdale, PA New Springfield, OH Elizabeth, PA Dalmatia, PA Goldsboro, MD Glen Burnie, MD Ringoes, NJ Kirkwood, PA Lehighton, PA Emmaus, PA Pinnacle, NC Greensburg, PA Pinnacle, NC Littlestown, PA Vintondale, PA Stuarts Draft, VA Creston, OH Marathon, NY Ligonier, PA Sumerduck,VA Berne, IN Cranberry, PA Robesonia, PA Rising Sun, MD Parkesburg, PA Ebensburg, PA We also want to welcome back any previous members who renewed in 2015. I’m sure I’ve missed someone so I apologize now. If you have renewed and haven’t received your membership cards and certificate or newsletters, give me a call. Please keep your addresses current to help avoid non-delivery problems. ~ Dee Carley, Membership Secretary Brookside Taxidermy Wholesale Rug Service Owned and operated by Pam Fetterhoff for over 20 years Black Bear...$38.00 per foot on your mounted head, includes your choice of double felt border. $41.00 per foot includes 1 layer camo or black or brown leather look and 1 layer felt. All rugs are machine-sewn with hand-sewn head and paws...dyed, padded and backed, hangers included, measured from the nose to the base of the tail. For felt samples, and prices on other mammals, and head mounting service - just call, we would be happy to help you! 409 Railroad St. Tower City, Pa. 17980 717-647-7963 ~6~ Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association, Inc. Membership Meeting Saturday, March 21, 2015 – 7Springs, PA Bob Hutchinson opened the meeting asking if the members had any questions. • A member asked that if the seminar schedule changes that the information get out to the membership earlier. Matt Zimmerman explained that this was a learning experience and all changes had been posted on taxi.net. All members should keep an eye on that site right up to the last minute. • A member mentioned that they liked that the show was a week later but, understood how the booking worked. The board explained that we have signed contracts through 2020 to have the convention held at 7Springs. The dates will be March 16-19, 2016; March 8-11, 2017; March 7-10, 2018; March 6-9, 2019 and March 11-14, 2020. These dates will be posted on our website, facebook and other social media sites as well as printed in our newsletter & advertised in Breakthrough Magazine & Taxidermy Today Magazine. The board discussed that we’ve been looking at other locations on the East side however; cost and space have been the reasons we have not been able to move. A member discussed that they have also been looking and agreed that there are not other locations that the association can fit or afford. Becky Snyder discussed the fees of the Lancaster Host. The association would potentially have to pay at least $10,000 if we did not book a certain percentage of rooms. The other concern was that if the vendors were to ship any supplies out to the Host prior to the convention a storage fee would be added on. The board asked if anyone had other locations for us to look into to let us know, we are always looking at other facilities. • Another member thought that the hands-on seminars were too expensive. Matt Zimmerman explained that the cost is based off a fee the seminarian requests along with material that would be needed. Matt Zimmerman is going to look into others shows hands-on seminars to compare how they are structured to see if any changes can be made. Another member said that Ray Hatfield’s form alteration seminar was great. It was good for anyone who may have fears of altering forms. Another member said that Bryan Eppley had a good seminar and passed around very nice eye reference casts. The board asked if anyone had any ideas for seminars or judges. A member asked Jason Krause for a bear seminar. If anyone has any ideas to contact your local board member. If anyone has any suggestions for judges please contact your local board member, they will be voted on at the June 6th Board of Directors meeting. Becky Snyder said this was the best group of judges thus far they all worked well together and finished earlier than any other group has in the past. • Bob Hutchinson asked the members if there was any interest in a summer picnic, there was no interest in the picnic. • The Cabela’s Taxidermy Weekend show will be September 18th- 20th. If anyone has any suggestions or would like to see a particular seminar for Cabela’s please reach out to Bill and Bridget Ward. A member addressed that pieces were removed prior to the 4pm time. The Board said that the rule would be better enforced. • Vince Spellane asked for volunteers. All of the committees could use more help. • The vendors did great on donating material for the general raffle, if anyone has a chance please be sure to thank them. Ray Kowalski had mentioned that one member won an item from Outlaw Skulls and the vendor was very willing to discuss the product and even trade it for a different pattern that worked better for the member. Rod Connelly said that many vendors were saying this has been the best shows all year and that Dan Rhinehart was almost sold out. Dan had mentioned that this was the most fun he has had in years and will be back next year. • Help will be needed at noon to help tear down the vendor backboards in order to prepare the banquet room. The board asked that everyone take a look at the prototype backboard we have been working on. One member who saw it at Cabelas asked if it can now fit in elevators. Matt Zimmerman said yes, it had been shortened in order to fit. Mike Olszanowski has offered to donate his time to help build them once we get a design finalized. • This year’s membership as well as competition entries were down slightly, this isn't unexpected since it's a World Show year. John Czerniakowski mentioned that the registration forms be on the website and made downloadable for members to fill out. Becky Snyder mentioned an idea that after 4 or 5 pieces a discount be offered, the association couldn't afford to discount after any fewer pieces. Another member brought up how judges are paid at other shows. The judge gets a flat fee for a preset number of pieces and then an extra $20 for each piece after that. They are also paid for air fare and mileage for those close enough to drive. Currently we pay $500 Judging Fee + Expenses (Gas/Airfare) & $150 for seminars. • There was a discussion surrounding Big Rock funding a portion of the PA convention. The board provided information regarding the amount of money that other vendors have been donating over the past 13 years to Head Quarters/Big Rock and have not heard back. One member cautioned the board to look at other associations/organizations that Big Rock has made offers to and see how they have changed. The Board does not want to lose the identity of the convention and this will be discussed if/when any offer is made from Big Rock. • Bob Hutchinson continues to reach out to organizations such as SCI, RMEF, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and the National Wild Turkey Foundations to obtain donations for the fund-raising mount/seminar. This year Jason Krause was able to get the Red Hartebeest donated. ~7~ 2015 PENNSYLVANIA STATE TAXIDERMY & WILDLIFE ART CHAMPIONSHIPS ~ 7Springs, PA ~ PTA Best of Show $1500 - Taxidermy Frank Kotula – Wilkes Barre, PA – Brown Trout Breakthrough Best of Show – Taxidermy Frank Kotula – Wilkes Barre, PA – Brown Trout Taxidermy Today Woody Award Dennis Wessner – Tower City, PA – Goulds Turkey WASCO Award Frank Kotula - Wilkes Barre, PA - Brown Trout Competitor’s Best of Show Artisan Award Sponsored by the UTA Danelle Harrison – Leesport, PA - Red Fox Taxidermist of the Year Sponsored by Tohickon Glass Eyes Frank Kotula – Wilkes Barre, PA - Brown Trout Taxidermy State Champions: (Master Division Best of Category Winners) • Turkey – Dennis Wessner – Tower City, PA – Goulds Turkey • Waterfowl – David Houser – Marysville, PA - Barrows Goldeneye • Fish CW 3-D – Frank Kotula – Wilkes Barre, PA - Brown Trout • Large Gamehead – Jeremiah Reddinger – Mayport, PA – Bear • Large Mammal – Kent Stryker – New Alexandria, PA - Wolf • Whitetail – Rickey Logan – Pinnacle, NC - Whitetail Best of Show Wildlife Art (Ned Smith Memorial Award) Erica Wessner – Tower City, PA – Lion Wildlife Artist of the Year Erica Wessner – Tower City, PA Wildlife Art State Champions: (Master Division Best of Category Winners) • 3-D Art – Kent Stryker - New Alexandria, PA – Table Lamps • Flat Art – Erica Wessner - Tower City, PA – Lion Competitors Awards - Sponsored by *PTA *Tohickon *McKenzie *Head Quarters Master Division: • First Place - $2500 – Ashley Barrett – Chambersburg, PA • Second Place - $1250 – Dennis Wessner – Tower City, PA • Third Place - $750 – Ron Blinsky - Lowellville, OH Professional Division: • First Place - $1500 – Jeremiah Reddinger - Mayport, PA • Second Place – $750 – Michael Olszanowski – Douglassville, PA • Third Place - $500 – Danelle Harrison – Leesport, PA Best All-Around Taxidermist Sponsored by Tohickon Glass Eyes Jason Krause - Pine Grove, PA Best Professional Entry Jeremiah Reddinger - Mayport, PA - Beaver Best of Category Professional Division Winners: • Turkey – Chris Hertz - Gettysburg, PA - Turkey • Waterfowl – Glenn Weaver - Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA – Redhead Duck • Small Gamehead – Danelle Harrison – Leesport, PA – Red Fox • Small Mammal – Jeremiah Reddinger - Mayport, PA – Beaver • Whitetail – Gregory Weaver – Liverpool, PA - Whitetail • Wildlife Art (3-D) – Jeff Crawford – St. Mary’s, PA – Tree Sculpture • Wildlife Art (Flat) – Isaac Jones – Beaver Falls, PA – Elk • Wildlife Art (Photography)– Jason Confer –Aaronsburg, PA – Bee Best Amateur Entry – Best of Category – Jr. Amateur Division Winners: • Small Gamehead – Luke Confer – Aaronsburg, PA - Grey Fox • Small Mammal – Bella LaRosa – Acme, PA - Grey Fox • Whitetail – Allie Germuska – Trafford, PA - Whitetail Doe PTA Taxidermist Choice Award Ashley Barrett – Chambersburg, PA - Mountain Lion People’s Choice Award: • First Place – Robert Hutchinson - Mount Pleasant, PA - Brown Bear • Second Place – Ashley Barrett –Chambersburg, PA - Mountain Lion • Third Place – Kent Stryker – New Alexandria, PA - Wolf Collective Artists Awards: • First Place Jeremiah Reddinger Mayport, PA (Perry Klein Memorial Award) – Richard Nagle & David Keller Bobcat • Second Place – Jim Lynch & Ron Blinsky - Whitetail • Third Place – Harold Statler & Jason Krause - Mountain Goat • Honorable Mention – Joe Simmons & Rod Connelly - Ermine Mounted In Alaska Award Jeremiah Reddinger – Mayport, PA – Beaver PA Game Commission Award · $1500.00 - 1st Place Professional Division Competitors Award Rickey Logan – Pinnacle, NC – · Best Professional Entry · BOC Professional Small Mammal Whitetail · Mounted In Alaska Award · PA Trappers Association Award · Best Small Lifesize Mammal PA Fish & Boat Commission Award · Walnut Creek Hardwoods Choice Award – Professional Division Frank Kotula – Wilkes Barre, PA – · Taxidermy State Champion – Large Gamehead Brown Trout · North American Bear Foundation Award Jack Wilson Memorial Award Dennis Wessner – Tower City, PA – Bobwhite Quail Ducks Unlimited Award David Houser – Marysville, PA – Barrows Goldeneye Dennis Wessner Tower City, PA Sponsored by Research Mannikins • Nathan Lacy – Radian, VA - Whitetail Best of Category Amateur Division: • Bird – Austin Brewer– Elizabeth, PA – Ringneck Pheasant • Whitetail – Nathan Lacy – Radian, VA – Whitetail Rising Star Award Bella LaRosa – Acme, PA - Gray Fox · $1250.00 – 2nd Place Master Division Competitors Award · Taxidermy Today Woody Award · Taxidermy State Champion – Turkey · Jack Wilson Memorial Award · NWTF Award · Governor’s Award · McKenzie Taxidermist Choice Award – Birds Jeff Crawford St. Mary’s, PA · BOC Professional Wildlife Art 3-D · Van Dyke’s Most Original & Creative Award ~8~ 2015 PENNSYLVANIA STATE TAXIDERMY & WILDLIFE ART CHAMPIONSHIPS ~ 7Springs, PA ~ Danelle Harrison Ashley Barrett · $500.00 - 3rd Place Professional Division Competitors Award · Competitors Best of Show Artisan Award · BOC Professional Small Gamehead · Best Gameheadard · $2500.00 - 1st Place Master Division Competitors Award · 2nd Place People’s Choice Award · SCI Award • · McKenzie Taxidermist Choice Award – Lifesize Mammals · McKenzie Taxidermist Choice Award – Whitetail Deer · PTA Taxidermist Choice Award Leesport, PA National Wild Turkey Federation Award Dennis Wessner – Tower City, PA – Goulds Turkey Safari Club International Award Ashley Barrett – Chambersburg, PA – Mountain Lion PA Trappers Association Award Jeremiah Reddinger – Mayport, PA – Beaver Ruffed Grouse Society Award David Houser – Marysville, PA – Ruffed Grouse North American Bear Foundation Award Jeremiah Reddinger – Mayport, PA – Bear Governor’s Award Dennis Wessner – Tower City, PA – Goulds Turkey Chambersburg, PA Best Small Lifesize Mammal Sponsored by Research Mannikins Jeremiah Reddinger – Mayport, PA – Beaver Best Gamehead Danelle Harrison – Leesport, PA – Red Fox Best Wildlife Photograph Jason Confer – Aaronsburg, PA – Bee Best Skin Mount Reptile/Amphibian Jason Krause – Pine Grove, PA – Timber Rattler Van Dyke’s Most Original & Creative Award Jeff Crawford – St. Mary’s, PA – Coyote Star Fish Award Jamie Cameron – Bolivar, PA – Rock Bass Polytranspar Award Frank Kotula – Wilkes Barre, PA – Brown Trout Ron Blinsky Lowellville, OH McKenzie Supply Taxidermist Choice Awards: • Fish – Jamie Cameron – Bolivar, PA - Rock Bass • Birds – Dennis Wessner – Tower City, PA - Goulds Turkey • Life-size Mammals – Ashley Barrett – Chambersburg, PA – Mountain Lion • Whitetail Deer – Ashley Barrett – Chambersburg, PA – Whitetail Al Holmes’ Habitat Award Robert Hutchinson – Mount Pleasant, PA - Brown Bear Walnut Creek Hardwoods Choice Awards: • Master – Ron Blinsky – Lowellville, OH – Whitetail • Professional – Jeremiah Reddinger – Mayport, PA – Beaver Pro-1 Performance Chemicals Award Frank Kotula – Wilkes Barre, PA – Brown Trout Rod Connelly Distinguished Certified Taxidermist Award Joe Simmons – Slippery Rock, PA McKenzie Distinguished Service Award Glenn Miller – Bethel, PA Pre-Registered Gun Winner Troy Gauker – Schuylkill Haven, PA Michael Olszanowski Douglassville, PA · $750.00 – 3rd Place Master Division Competitors Award · Walnut Creek Hardwoods Choice Award – Master Division · $750.00 - 2nd Place Professional Division - Competitors Award ~9~ 2015 PENNSYLVANIA STATE TAXIDERMY & WILDLIFE ART CHAMPIONSHIPS A M AT E U R D I V I S I O N Bird Austin Brewer - PA Ringneck Pheasant Austin Brewer - PA Ringneck Pheasant (Hen) Austin Brewer - PA Willow Ptarmigan (Male) Austin Brewer - PA Willow Ptarmigan (Hen) Austin Brewer - PA Willow Ptarmigan (Male) Fish (Skin) CW 1-S Jesse Bixler - PA Brown Trout Fish (Skin) WW 1-S Lacey McNeish - PA Largemouth Bass Lacey McNeish - PA Largemouth Bass Lacey McNeish - PA Bowfin Fish (Skin) WW 3-D Nicholas Bishop - OH Largemouth Bass Mammal (Small) Landon W. Martin - PA Mink Waterfowl Tiffany Sprague - PA Mallard Duck Landon W. Martin - PA Bufflehead Drake Chad Horst - PA Bufflehead Drake Jeremy Elmore - NC Common Eider Chad Horst - PA Pintail Landon W. Martin - PA Bufflehead Hen Chad Horst - PA Bufflehead Hen Nicholas Bishop - OH Mallard Hen Thomas Cuozzo - NY Mallard Hen ~ 7Springs, PA ~ Whitetail Bella LaRosa Jesse Bixler - PA Mallard Hen Acme, PA · Rising Star Award · BOC Jr. Amateur Small Mammal Nathan Lacy- VA Whitetail Kris Lacy - VA Whitetail Richard Malloy - MD Whitetail Alex Emlet - PA Whitetail Jeffrey A. Germuska - PA Whitetail Ryan Moats - PA Whitetail Wildlife Art (Flat) Rosie Stoltzfus - PA Big Horn Sheep ! u o Y k n Tha Best All-Around Taxidermist Jason Krause Pine Grove, PA As Competition Committee Chairman I would like to thank everyone who helped The Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association to hold one if the best, smoothest flowing competition and convention that I have been a part of! Special thanks to: Cathy Popp Bob & Amy Hutchison Dan & Becky Snyder Terry Wiesel Matt & Renee Zimmerman Dee Carley Michelle Burkholder Frank Kotula Dan Swanson Vince Spellane Rod & Ella Connelly John Helm Bill Ward Ryan Osborne Cameron Ream Glen Weaver John Gehres Jason Martin Thanks again to anyone I missed who gave their time and labor setting up and breaking down the backboards in the competition hall, vendors area, & loading the trailer -we can't function without help from people like you! Feel free to volunteer for any of the committees, this is needed more than ever before! Your Brother-in-Taxidermy Tim Barnes ~ 10 ~ 2015 PENNSYLVANIA STATE TAXIDERMY & WILDLIFE ART CHAMPIONSHIPS ~ 7Springs, PA ~ Robert Hutchinson Mount Pleasant, PA · 1st Place People’s Choice · Al Holmes’ Habitat Award JUNIOR AMATEUR DIVISION Gamehead (Small) Luke Confer - PA Gray Fox Malachi Krause - PA Gray Squirrel Mammal (Small) Bella LaRosa - PA Gray Fox Whitetail Allie J. Germuska - PA Whitetail Doe Wildlife Art (Photography) Caleb Confer - PA Locust MASTER DIVISION Bird David M. Houser - PA Starling Dennis G. Wessner - PA Bobwhite Quail Male David M. Houser - PA Ruffed Grouse Dennis G. Wessner - PA Bobwhite Quail Hen David T. Keller - PA Rooster David T. Keller - PA Grouse Jason Krause - PA Ruffed Grouse Fish (Skin) CW 3-D Frank E. Kotula - PA Brown Trout Gamehead (Large) Jeremiah Reddinger - PA Bear Glen Jenkins - MD Sika Deer Glen Jenkins - MD Sika Deer James Kelly - PA Aoudad Ashley Barrett - PA Caribou Habitat Glen Jenkins - MD Sika Deer Kent E. Stryker - MD Wolf Mammal (Large) Kent E. Stryker - PA Wolf Ashley Barrett - PA Mountain Lion Ashley Barrett - PA Lioness Mammal (Small) David T. Keller - PA Fisher David T. Keller - PA Bobcat Roderick Connelly - PA Fox Squirrel Reptile (Skin) Jason Krause - PA Timber Rattler Turkey Dennis G. Wessner - PA Goulds Turkey Heather Mallory - PA Turkey Waterfowl David M. Houser - PA Barrows Goldeneye Dennis G. Wessner - PA Mandarin ~ 11 ~ Whitetail David M. Houser - PA Ruddy Duck Rickey Logan - NC Whitetail Ron Blinsky - OH Whitetail Ron Blinsky - OH Whitetail Ron Blinsky - OH Whitetail Ron Blinsky - OH Whitetail Ashley Barrett - PA Whitetail Chris Lacy - PA Whitetail Wildlife Art (3-D) Kent E. Stryker - PA Table Lamps Frank E. Kotula - PA Brown Trout Wildlife Art (Flat) Erica Wessner - PA Lion John Helm - NJ Hooded Merganser John Helm - NJ Alaskan Moose Aaron Altvatter- PA Eagle David P. Krupa - PA Wild Turkeys PROFESSIONAL DIVISION Bird Jodi Ricketts - OH Pheasant Wyatt Propps - VA Crow Richard H. Perrine - PA Pheasant Ed Buck - PA Grouse Jim Lynch - OH Pheasant Erik Watt - PA Ringneck Pheasant Erik Watt - PA Ringneck Pheasant 2015 PENNSYLVANIA STATE TAXIDERMY & WILDLIFE ART CHAMPIONSHIPS ~ 7Springs, PA ~ Fish (Repro) Jamie L. Cameron - PA Rock Bass Tim Fabbri - PA Yellow Perch Aaron Clark - NY Largemouth Bass Fish (Skin) CW 1-S Scott Winkler - PA Brown Trout Jason Martin - PA Brown Trout Jason Confer - PA Rainbow Trout Fish (Skin) WW 1-S Richard H. Perrine - PA Yellow Perch Gamehead (Large) Cathy J. Popp - PA Bear Danelle Harrison - PA Black Bear Benuel Z. Lapp - PA Elk Joseph P. Simmons - PA Impala Kevin A. Crowe - PA Elk Andrew Hawkins - PA Antelope Gamehead (Small) Danielle Harrison - PA Red Fox Jason Krause - PA Porcupine Jeff Crawford - PA Coyote Jen Reddinger - PA Coyote Danielle Harrison - PA Red Fox Schaun P. Mack - PA Porcupine Schaun P. Mack - PA Coyote Cameron Ream - PA Grey Squirrel Habitat Benuel Z. Lapp - PA Elk Robert D. Hitchinson- PA Brown Bear Elmer W. Stoltzfus - NJ Whitetail John Helm - NJ Gray Fox Schaun P. Mack - PA Fisher Aaron Phillips - OH Whitetail Habitat Schaun P. Mack- PA Porcupine Mammal (Large) Robert D. Hutchinson - PA Brown Bear Levi S. Stoltzfus, Jr. - PA Black Bear Danielle Harrison - PA Black Bear Kevin A. Crowe - PA Black Bear Mammal (Small) Jeremiah Reddinger - PA Beaver (Upper) Jason Confer - PA Fisher John Helm - NJ Grey Fox Glenn H. Miller - PA Wolverine Jennifer LaRosa - PA Gray Fox Jeremiah Reddinger - PA Beaver Joseph P. Simmons - PA Gray Fox Ryan Osborne - PA Fox Squirrel Jason Krause - PA Coyote Cathy J. Popp - PA Opossum Mark Johnson - PA Red Fox ~ 12 ~ Kent Stryker New Alexandria, PA · 3rd Place People’s Choice · Taxidermy State Champion – Large Mammal Cathy J. Popp - PA Pine Marten Mark Johnson - PA Raccoon Joseph P. Simmons - PA Gray Fox Jason Krause - PA Lynx Schaun P. Mack - PA Fisher Richard Nagle - PA Bobcat Cathy J. Popp - PA Baby Opossum Robert J. Rouse, Jr. - PA Muskrat Robert J. Rouse, Jr. - PA Fisher Daniel P. Swanson - PA Bobcat Robert J. Rouse, Jr. - PA Otter Robert J. Rouse, Jr. - PA Red Fox Cathy J. Popp - PA Mink Wyatt Propps - PA Gray Fox 2015 PENNSYLVANIA STATE TAXIDERMY & WILDLIFE ART CHAMPIONSHIPS ~ 7Springs, PA ~ Nathan Lacy Radian, VA · Best Amateur Entry · BOC Amateur Whitetail Turkey Cameron Ream - PA Red Squirrel Carl Wurm - PA Mink Jason Confer - PA Fox Squirrel Brian Nealon - PA Snowshoe Hare Brian Nealon - PA Coyote Chris Hertz - PA Turkey Waterfowl Glenn B. Weaver - PA Redhead Duck Michael T. Olszanowski - PA Snow Goose Michael T. Olszanowski - PA Woodduck Michael T. Olszanowski - PA Bufflehead Michael T. Olszanowski - PA Snow Goose Jodi Ricketts - OH Mallard Jodi Ricketts - OH Mallard Hen John Helm - NJ Pintail Hen Whitetail Jason Martin - PA Canada Goose Chris Hertz - PA Mallard Kolbi Hertz - PA Bufflehead Kolbi Hertz - PA Lesser Scaup Ed Buck - PA Fisher Gregory Weaver - PA Whitetail Dennis P. Razza - PA Whitetail Jeremiah Reddinger - PA Whitetail Justin Clemmer - PA Whitetail Jeremiah Reddinger - PA Whitetail Jeff Owens - PA Whitetail Isaac Logan - NC Whitetail Elmer W. Stoltzfus - PA Whitetail Justin Clemmer - PA Whitetail Aaron Phillips - OH Whitetail Jen Reddinger - PA Whitetail Clair Weaver - PA Whitetail Jason Krause - PA Whitetail Thomas Baker - DE Whitetail Schaun P. Mack- PA Whitetail Jodi Ricketts - OH Whitetail Richard H. Perrine - PA Whitetail Schaun P. Mack - PA Whitetail ~ 13 ~ Kevin Yeager - PA Whitetail Kevin A. Crowe - PA Whitetail Jason Stoltzfus - PA Whitetail Jason Confer - PA Whitetail Keith Flicker- DE Whitetail Robert Celuck - PA Whitetail Douglas Osborn - DE Whitetail John C. Gehres - PA Whitetail John T. Rougeaux - PA Whitetail Cameron Ream - PA Whitetail Brian Nealen - PA Whitetail Wildlife Art (3-D ) Jeff Crawford - PA Tree (sculpture under coyote) Jeff Crawford - PA Tree Face Larry C. Baker - PA Bear In Knot Hole Jeff Crawford - PA Tree Face Joseph Grattan - PA Turkey Joseph Grattan - PA Musky Cameron Ream - PA Fox Squirrel Joseph Grattan - PA Grouse Wildlife Art (Flat) Isaac Jones - PA Elk Wildlife Art (Photography) Jason Confer - PA Bee John J. Rougeaux - PA Blue Jay John J. Rougeaux - PA Red Squirrel ~ 14 ~ ~ CLASSIFIED ADS ~ Free for PTA Members TOP END WHOLESALE FISH TAXIDERMY: Both skin mounts & replicas. 22 years experience, full time studio. $9.25 per inch skin, $14 per inch most replicas. Also wholesale turkey tails and antler mounts. Call Matt @ (570) 689-3237 or visit our website www.mistymtnstudios.com. INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE: Lederach Taxidermy in Telford, PA has been in business full time for 52 years. After all those years in business I'm trying to reduce my inventory. I have a nine page list of all kinds of capes and full skins, North American and African for sale. All are tanned and frozen and in excellent condition. I also have the following forms for sale. If you would like my list of capes and skins or are interested in any of the forms I can be reached at 215-723-2187 or [email protected]. TRAIL CAMERAS: Cessna’s Taxidermy is now offering the newest models of Cuddyback trail cameras at the best prices. Contact 814-371-7639 Visa or Mastercard accepted. WHOLESALE TAXIDERMY: Tired of people asking “Where’s my mount, and when will it be done?”? If this is you, then you can’t afford to pass on this opportunity. Hi, my name is Dominick Draper, and I am highly skilled Taxidermist looking for some extra work. Contact me so we can work together to empty those freezers and satisfy customers. Email: [email protected] or call (570) 584-3910. FOR SALE: Felt strips for animal rugging. Three inches wide, scalloped edge, $1.15 a yard - many colors. 717-927-8171 Robin Tompkins. DO YOU DREAD HEARING THE WORD RUG? 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ROBIN’S NEST ANIMAL RUGGING: Professional rugging and felting of your tamed hide starting at $36.00 ft. Also doing rug shell installation. Quality work with quick turnaround at reasonable prices. Call or email for color chart sample and price list. www.robinsanimalrugs.com 717-927-8171 - [email protected] BRIAN’S CUSTOM TAXIDERMY is now offering wholesale fish services. Reproductions are my specialty. Also offering one-on-one training on weekends. For more information call 814-239-5046 or cell 814-414-5224 or visit: www.brianscustomtaxidermy.com. FOR SALE: Large selection of artificial fish heads. Call for price and availability. Dave McBride (814)765-3649. ATTENTION WHITETAIL DEER TAXIDERMIST: World Champion, Mike Rohanna is offering advanced, one-on-one deer instruction. For more information, call (724)852-1094. WHITETAIL DEER ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTIONS: Improve your commercial work to Blue Ribbon quality competition work. For more information, call Lou Gagliano (215)234-4847. FOR SALE: Wolverine, lynx, bobcat skins, cross-fox, silver fox, black wolves and gray wolves. Call for prices and other information. Mark Wolozsnowicz at (724)832-8708. WHOLESALE FREEZE DRY: Freeze dry service available to taxidermists. You prep your work and dry it in my freeze dryer. Prep instruction available. Contact Paul Czarnecki at (814)796-6320. RIDGEMASTER TURKEY CALLS: Beautifully hand-crafted box calls (Walnut/American Chestnut) $38.50 delivered. PA residents add $2.10. P.O. Box 381, Reedsville, PA 17084 or (717)667-3396. FISH AND SMALL MAMMAL TAXIDERMISTS: Advanced instruction on fish and small mammals now available. Training will be tailored to suit your needs. For more information, contact Dave McBride at (814)765-3649. ATTENTION BIRD TAXIDERMISTS: One-on-one instruction. Paul Czarnecki is now offering comprehensive 3- and 5-day seminars for Waterfowl, Upland Birds and Turkeys. Improve your commercial work and move up to Blue Ribbon competition work. Call (814)796-6320. IF YOUR LISTED ITEMS HAVE SOLD OR YOU NO LONGER WISH TO HAVE YOUR AD RUN, PLEASE CONTACT BECKY SNYDER AT 724-815-8142 OR [email protected] ~ 15 ~ Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting March 22, 2014 - 7Springs, PA Board Members Present – Bob Hutchinson, Jason Krause, Jessica Simmons, Patti Czerniakowski, Rod Connelly, Dan Swanson, Joe Simmons, Vince Spellane, Tim Jordan, Matt Zimmerman, Bill Ward, Rich Nagle Board Members Absent – None Guests – Becky & Dan Snyder, Amy Hutchinson, Ella Connelly, Lisa Flickinger, Dee Carley, Tim Barnes, Paul Czarnecki, John Czerniakowski The meeting was called to order at 9:06am. Follow-Up: • John Czerniakowski presented the treasurer's report. John Czerniakowski had stated that this report will have the activity prior to him leaving for the convention on Wednesday 3/18/15. The only concern brought up was that membership renewal and convention registration funds began to show up later than past years. This could be contributed to the elimination of the membership drive letter. John Czerniakowski also wanted to thank Connie Jordan who donated the children seminar payment back to the PTA. Jessica Simmons made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report - 2nd by Vince Spellane - motion carried unanimously. • The board discussed show issues. Vince Spellane would like to see different color badges for the vendors to quickly identify them since they are permitted to view the competition room as well as enter the vendor area early. • 7Springs is in the process of remodeling. This caused an issue with the doors in the vendor area not being locked. Once this was identified the doors were dead bolted from the inside. Vince Spellane said that we need some additional volunteers as we do not have enough to be everywhere at one time with the additional doors being added. • John Czerniakowski brought up concerns about membership being down this year. He suggested that we send a reminder post card to membership. The board discussed sending the additional mailing however; decided to ensure the Winter Review is sent out earlier. The Review was sent to all licensed taxidermists not just PTA members. Additional information will also be posted on social media (Facebook) and Taxinet to ensure members are aware to renew memberships and register for the convention. • Bob Hutchinson and Tim Barnes had a member ask why if you enter a piece in the presidents’ cup it cannot be entered in any other category. Jason Krause made a motion to not exclude President Cup entries from other categories as long as entry fees are paid for each category - 2nd by Vince Spellane - motion carried unanimously. • Becky Snyder reported that membership was down by 52, convention registration 16, banquet meals 34, for a total of $6680. The board discussed food costs at warm up party. The soft pretzels cost $2819.20 and the nachos $4565.93. Paul Czarnecki said that the warm up party was intended to keep members in the vendor area due to the restaurants not being in the facility in Altoona and at this facility that isn't an issue. The board is going to discuss this further at the June 6, 2015 Board Meeting. • Jason Krause would like to see the rule for Best All Round Taxidermist clarified. Jason Krause is going to look into clarifying the wording. • Dee Carley discussed that not mailing out the membership drive letter may have cost the association members. Dee Carley made a suggestion that a "Notice to Renew" page is added into the Review. • The Board discussed the Cabela's Show and if eliminating the step down rule impacted the show. The board didn't feel that it did since the show was always a wash. The Board discussed that Cabela's is a mini show and is a good starting point for new members and first time competitors. In order to try and increase new membership's Bill Ward and Jason Krause are going to speak with Harold to see if Cabela's would be willing to sponsor new Members Awards. Bill Ward and Jason Krause are going to talk to Harold to see if Cabela’s would be willing to sponsor new member awards. These would be awarded to the highest scoring new member in Master, Professional, Amateur and Jr. Amateur divisions. This would encourage new members to join. • Ella Connelly discussed issues with the ballots and the lack of signage for the public. The ballot table will be moved into the competition room near the exit doors with signs. There will also be a sign with a directional arrow at the top of the steps to direct the public. • The board discussed that the Judges were not called up and recognized and thanked at the banquet. The Judges as well as the BOC winners will be called up to be recognized and thanked at the banquet. • Rod Connelly brought up the WCO was not asked to come up and present. The board discussed that if a presenter is in attendance they should be called up. The presentations were a little off this year due to the technical difficulties that happened at the banquet. Becky Snyder brought up all of the issues with the Go Team. • The board discussed technical difficulties during the seminars with the cameras going on standby and the banquet. • Matt Zimmerman discussed that Mike Olszanowski is donating his time to help design a new backboard as well as help build them. Mike Olszanowski is planning on having 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA 15622 www.7springs.com / (800) 452-2223 a design drafted for the Cabela’s show. • The board discussed having John Helm back as the photographer. The board will have CONVENTION AND MEETING CENTER John Helm back for the 2016 convention. New Business: • The board discussed seminar ideas for the 2016 convention as well as ideas for judges. The board discussed the rule to only have one PA judge. This is becoming difficult due to so many taxidermists signing contracts for sculpting and other commitments. Joe Simmons made a motion to eliminate the one PA judge rule and make their best effort to have diversified judges - 2nd by Jason Krause - motion carried unanimously. • The board discussed the damage to the trailer. There was a scratch down the side. There was no witness as to who caused the damage. Bob Hutchinson explained to 7Springs no one is to move or touch the trailer, only the PTA is permitted to do so. The registration for the tailor is supposed to be sent to Becky Snyder, neither Bob Hutchinson nor Becky Snyder received the registration. Bob Hutchinson is going to contact Angela Smouse to get a new one. Bob Hutchinson is also going to have the registration sent to him to avoid this issue going forward. • The board discussed that additional help is needed on Wednesday to set up the backboards. • The board discussed how the judges are paid and at this time there will not be any changes made. • Jessica Simmons made a motion to adjourn, the meeting was adjourned at 12:17pm. Respectfully Submitted, Jessica Simmons Board Secretary ~ 16 ~ PENNSYLVANIA TAXIDERMY ASSOCIATION INVOICE C/L # 8AZ5L 3/18/15 - 3/22/15 % BECKY SNYDER CHARGES: Entire Convention /Meeting Space A/V Security Exhibit Hall Tables Lodging Airport Transportation Set Up Lunch Wednesday Warm Up Event Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate (3 days) Thursday Exhibit Hall Food Friday Exhibit Hall Food Saturday Awards Banquet Saturday Kid's Pizza & Movie Party Sunday Board Meeting SUBTOTAL: 530.00 1007.00 875.00 5151.60 2294.46 380.00 235.00 368.40 1770.30 2819.25 4565.93 7479.86 113.40 252.00 $27842.20 CREDITS: Deposit Comp. Room/Standard Contract TOTAL BALANCE DUE: -250.00 -1366.86 $26225.34 The PTA would like to thank the following suppliers for their participation at our recent Convention. TH AN K •Mount Medix •Nicholas Lindsay Mache Products •Noonies Taxidermy Supply & Freeze Dry •Ohio Taxidermy Supply •Outlaw Skulls •Pine Acres Tannery •Pro-1 Performance Chemicals •Pscolka Woodworks •Research Mannikins •Robin's Nest Rugging •Ruozzi & Sons Supplies •Sivko Fur Inc. •Skull Shine •Sky Valley Supply •Tall Tine Hydrographics •Taxidermy Training Unlimited •The Wildlife Gallery •Tohickon •Whitetail Woodcrafters •Wildlife Fur Dressing •Al Holmes Supply Company •Byler's Rugs & Panels •Calloways Custom Woodworks •Carolina Fur Dressing Company •Dan Rinehart's T.A.S.C.O. •East Coast Outdoors •Eberly's Bugworks LLC •Elite Wholesale Fish Taxidermy LLC •Excel Blades Corp •Great American Fish Head Company •H & H Fur Dressing •Head Quarters Taxidermy Supply •Heads of State Panels & Pedestals •Hovis Habitat •Hughes Forms •Jim Allred Taxidermy Supply •Jordan's Bear Den & Turkey Coop •Knoblochs •McKenzie Taxidermy Supply YO U! The Supplier’s Socials were sponsored by: Eberly’s Bugworks Head Quarters Taxidermy Supply Heads of State Panels & Pedestals Hughes Forms Jim Allred Taxidermy Supply Jordan’s Bear Den & Turkey Coop McKenzie Taxidermy Supply Noonies Taxidermy Supply & Freeze Dry Pine Acres Tannery Pro-1 Performance Chemicals Research Mannikins Sivko Fur, Inc. Skull Shine The Wildlife Gallery, Inc. Tohickon Corporation Whitetail Woodcrafters The Competitors Award CASH prizes were made possible by the PTA & . . . Diamond Level - $1,000.00 • McKenzie Taxidermy Supply • Tohickon Corporation ~ 17 ~ Bronze Level - $250.00 • Head Quarters Taxidermy Supply M ARK YOUR C ALENDAR S FOR ... TAXIDERMY WEEKEND September 18-20, 2015 Cabela’s Store - Hamburg, PA • Showcase your work to thousands of Cabela’s guests! • Receive critiques and advice from championship judges! • Attend informative seminars from industry professionals! • Participate in your association’s membership meeting! Presented by Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association, Inc. Complete information, entry form and rules will be in the next issue and on the website...www.pataxidermist.org. ~ 18 ~ APR • MAY • JUNE 2015 Dee Carley My name is Delores (Dee) Carley. I have 2 sons and 2 awesome granddaughters, one of which is hunting and trapping and wants to help me in the taxidermy studio and with my PTA work. She has harvested 3 deer, a bunch of pheasants and has skinned and fleshed a few beavers and coyotes. She is following in my footsteps. My interest in taxidermy began in 1978 when friends needed a partner to skin, flesh and stretch furs taken on their trap line. I purchased the same JW Elwood mail order course that many other old timers started with. In 1983 I became licensed and quit my physical therapy aide/clerk job to open a taxidermy studio and sporting goods store with an indoor archery range. I have owned and operated Allegheny Taxidermy for 31 years. My favorite season is archery season. Although I don’t hunt much anymore (getting too old to climb up into those tree stands), I still love to fish. My favorite hobby is gardening. I believe my first taxidermy convention was in Wilkes Barre. It took a few years before I was confident enough to enter competition but I started winning ribbons with small mammals and I was hooked. I haven’t missed a convention since then. Dick Nussbaumer was my first mentor that encouraged me to get involved in competition and then the board of directors in 1993. I was elected as the board secretary in 1994 and stayed in that position through 1999. In 1999 I became the PTA Membership Secretary/ Convention Registration and have been doing this since then. I have made some dear friends over the years and each year I look forward to greeting everyone, old friends and new members. Each year I am amazed at the creativity and the excellent taxidermy that is entered in the competition. I have learned so much from the seminars and met some awesome people that I admire and respect. The PA Taxidermy Association is the best thing to happen to me and my taxidermy career. I want to thank the PA Taxidermy Association and the directors past and present for the education and for the association well managed over the years to become the great organization that it is. I also want to thank all members for the comradery and the chance to experience their talents through their artwork. Dee Carley Membership Secretary and Convention Registration Each year I am amazed at the creativity and the excellent taxidermy that is entered in the competition. ~ 19 ~