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1 The North Carolina Taxidermist s Association Newsletter Summer 2017 What s Inside: Current Officers & Board Members 2 Upcoming Events 3 Competition Divisions 5 Awards 6 Honored Guests 7,8, 9 Show Schedule 10 Board Member Nominees 15 & 16 Pre-Registration 18 Membership Form 19 Letter from the President Well it's that time again; our summer show is just around the corner! We have an awesome line up of judges so I hope everyone has started working on their competition pieces. We also have some great seminars planned this year that will be taught by some of the best taxidermist in the industry. We also are doing the children's movie night again this year. This was a fun time for the kids during the auction last year and The NCTA will be providing drinks and food for the kids during this time. We are so excited that Head Quarters taxidermy supply is sponsoring the "Meet and Greet" On Thursday evening again this year! This is always a great time for everyone and the kick off to our summer show every year. McKenzie is sponsoring the BBQ at Tanglewood again this year for Friday lunch! This is always a great time of fellowship and delicious food. For the BBQ if anyone would be willing to fix a few deserts that would be awesome and much appreciated! The Board has been working diligently getting things together for this show. We are asking for any help we can get setting up back boards on Thursday and also breaking them down after the banquet on Saturday night. This will be a great help to all of us! I am excited and look forward to seeing everyone at our 36th annual NCTA show. We have some excited things planned and look forward to seeing everyone in July! Your President Steve Tugwell

2 Page 2 of 20 The North Carolina Taxidermist s Association 2017 Officers President Steve Tugwell 3101 Kittrell Hill Rd. Farmville, NC kittrellhilltaxidermy@embarqmail.com Vice President Sabra Cahoon 6942 Neuse Rd., Grantsboro, sabra.cahoon@nc.nacdnet.net Reminders & News... We need your membership Dues!! 2017 Memberships were due in January Please get those in ASAP!! PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL SHOW TO PAY. You can fill out membership form in back of this newsletter & mail with check to. Herman Parker 4124 Belk Mill Road Monroe, NC Secretary April Rouse Ten-Ten Road Raleigh, NC april@jakerousetaxidermy.com You can also pay online!! It s fast and easy!! Go to. and click Join NCTA Online Treasurer Herman Parker 4124 Belk Mill Rd. Monroe, NC parkerstaxidermy@yahoo.com Auction Items are needed for the Show!!! 2017 Board Members Mountain Kendall Wilson Jody Reavis 2324 Tulls Creek Road 176 Pennington Road Moyock, NC N. Wilksboro, NC Kendall.l.wilson.usmc@gmail.com Jody11@Embarqmail.com Piedmont Jake Rouse Danny Johnson Ten-Ten Rd. 35 Gum Swamp Road Raleigh, NC Four Oaks, NC Jake@jakerousetaxidermy.com johnsondanny19@yahoo.com Coastal We already have a few things for the silent auction including some items donated, but we need lots more to make this show a great success, so please help out if you can! **Desserts are always needed & appreciated for the Mckenzie Cookout on Saturday during our show!** Paul Miller Jess Meeks 518 Ormondsville Rd 4329 Colie Road Hookerton, NC La Grange, NC Hooktownh20@yahoo.com Jesscreativewildlife@gmail.com

3 Page 3 of 20 North Carolina Taxidermist s 36 th Annual Convention and Competition July 27,28,29 th Ramada Drive Clemmons, NC This is going to be a great show you don t want to miss!! Hotel rooms book up fast.call & make your reservations now! NCTA special rate is $84.00/night for rooms. Must call and reserve by June 27, 2017 to get this special rate! Pre-Registration Deadline is July 10, 2017!!! NEW EFFECTIVE THIS YEAR. **If you plan to bring mounts in Friday afternoon during the Preregistration only timeframe 4-6pm, you have to have already preregistered- already paid for your membership, convention fee, and banquet tickets! No money to be exchanged during this timeframe!** Don t forget about these fun events at the show!! Thursday night there will be a Speed Mounting Competition the Show!! There will be an entry fee of $25 to enter, competitors must supply their own mounting stand, tools & supplies (NCTA only supplies time & space for the competition) and you must be a current NCTA member to sign up (So get those memberships in!!). Skin and form can be prepped and ready but all material must be separate and nothing pre-installed. You will have 3 hours to complete your piece, at which time you will not be allowed to touch until the following day for half an hour for final adjustments. The four judges will determine which three pieces they feel in their opinions are the top three winners. It will be scored using the same rules and criteria as a commercial entry into the competition. All rules and determination of entries and material will be at the NCTA leadership and judge s discretion. Friday night during the auction there will be a Kids Movie/Pizza night this is being sponsored by the NCTA for all the kids to come eat pizza and watch a movie.

4 Page 4 of 20 And let s Not forgot what our President Steve Tugwell said not long ago..we are going to hold him to his words!! So get to work mounting those competition pieces!! Well this is my last year as President of the NCTA and I would like to have the biggest show we have ever had this year. After some twisting of my arm by a couple of good friends I am going to make a proposal to everyone. If we get 200 or more mounts at the show I will wear a dress at the banquet and pass out awards and get my Masters Plaque in a dress. Now the rules are actual mounts. Habitat will not count toward this. I know we can do this but I am sure hoping you all don't. LOL. So get to working on those mounts and let's see if y all can get a good laugh on me this year at our banquet. A HUGE Congratulations to these NCTA current and previous members for their wins at THE WORLD SHOW!!! Eric Perry- 1 st in the World: Waterfowl Mark Benfield- 3 rd in the World: Waterfowl Justin Hinson- 3 rd in the World: Gameheads Gene Smith- 1 st in the World: Whitetail Deer

5 Page 5 of 20 Competition Divisions Competition Entry Fee: $25 per entry Collective Artist Division: $50 per entry Commercial Division The mounts will be judged from a distance and the judge will be looking for a good, sound commercial work. There will be multiple first, second, and third place ribbons. Entry fee is the same as the other divisions. You may enter a mount in any category but after you receive two 1 st place ribbons in an individual category you have to more on to the Professional Division. You will NOT receive a score sheet. Youth Division No entry fee with registered adult. This includes any youth 12 years old or younger. Amateur Division This division is for someone just starting to compete. You are competing against a score sheet, not against other competitors = 1 st Place 80-89= 2 nd Place 70-79= 3 rd Place Professional Division This division is for someone who has experience but still wants to learn. You are competing against a score sheet, not against other competitors = 1 st Place 80-89= 2 nd Place 70-79= 3 rd Place Masters Division You can enter the Masters Division of your own choosing, but if you have an Award of Excellence in any category or have taken a mount to a higher competition (NTA or World) and have won 1 st Place, you have to enter Masters Division. If you have two mounts in the same category you must enter them into the same division (for example: two shoulder mount whitetail deer you cannot enter one into Professional and one into Masters, you have to enter both into one or the other). State Champions will come from this division in each category if there is a mount score 90 or above. Masters division will be divided into all categories same as Professional and Amateur = 1 st Place 80-89= 2 nd Place 70-79= 3 rd Place Collective Artist Division This division has been setup for those taxidermists who want to combine their skills on a certain mount. All taxidermists, Amateur through Masters may compete on a certain piece or pieces. Pieces will be judged for artistic composition by the judges. Scores will be combined by the number of animals and then divided by that number to determine final score. Three ribbon elimination, no multiple ribbons. Scores do not count for points toward your Award of Excellence.

6 Page 6 of 20 Awards... Breathrough Award- The Judge s Choice Best of Show, chosen from first place entries Pro 1 Award- Judges' Choice Best Mount using either the PRO-1 Hide Paste and / or Tans in the mount. Master & Professional entries are eligible. NTA Taxidermist of the Year Award Wasco Award- Most Artistic Entry chosen by judges Artisan Award- The Artisan Award is chosen by taxidermists - not judges Van Dyke s Award- Most Original mount in the competition chosen by the judges Chris Barnhardt Award- A mount that tells the best story, open to all mounts in competition room McKenzie Distinguished Award- Any member, in good standing, with their state association, who has promoted professionalism in his/her business, Advance the art of taxidermy, Depict taxidermy and hunting in a positive image, Share knowledge of taxidermy techniques, Improve the quality of his/her taxidermy work, Promote the goals of the state association. Chosen by board and members of the association. Best All Around Taxidermist- 4 mounts in different cateogies, combined scored McKenzie Taxidermist s Choice- Best Whitetail, Best Fish, Best Bird, Best Lifesize People s Choice Best of Show- Master s, Professional, & Amatuer Division People s Choice- Best Reptile, Best Gamehead Polytranspar Award- Highest scoring fish using Polytranspar paint Lifetone Award- Highest scoring mount using Lifetone paints Taxidermy Today Woody Award- Chosen by judges Calloway Custom Woodworks Award- must be on a Calloway base. Bridges Custom Woodworks Award- must be on a John Bridges Base President s Challenge Award- Chosen by the president and is not based on scores. (scaup for 2016) Al Holmes Habitat Award- Best Habitat mount in the competition, winner chosen by judges. Not based on scores. Mounted in Alaska Award- Best lifesize mount that tells a story, chosen by judges Starfish Award- Awarded to the best reproduction fish at the competition. It is based on score. Delta Waterfowl- Masters & Professional Division Walnut Creek Base Award- Masters, Professional, & Youth Division Maryland Taxidermist s Association Award- Most Creative Professional Mount Most Creative Amateur Award Best Up and Coming Amateur Award Droptine Deer Processing Youth Award Most Promising Youth Award Head Quarters Youth Award **Awards are subject to change**

7 Page 7 of 20 Honored Guests: Bird Judge- Tim Jordan Tim Jordan is one of the premier Bird taxidermist in the world. He has released DVD's on mounting strutting turkeys and also judged numerous shows across the Country. Tim will be sharing his experience and knowledge and we look forward to having him judge our show this year. Fish and Reptiles Judge- Terry Weick I have been involved in Taxidermy since the early age of 11. At that time, learning was from trial and error and the Northwest School of Taxidermy correspondence course. Today we are fortunate to have great associations and mentors willing to share the latest techniques. At a young age, I took summer art classes and learnt design and balance. Although I didn t realize till later years, this helped me to pay attention to the detail. During my struggles with Taxidermy I never gave up and always was looking for a solution to my disastrous attempts. In 1990 I joined the Michigan Taxidermist Association and have been a member since. Meeting some very talented people that were will to share, and attending seminars along with competing helped shaped my success. I have run a fulltime studio since 1992 doing all phases of Taxidermy. For the last 10 years I have been fortunate to be a Judge /instructor for many State shows as well as Ontario, Quebec,and in the fall of 2017,New Zeeland and Australia. Competing is something I still enjoy, because it pushes my focus to do the very best that I m capable of. Twenty plus years of attending Taxidermy conventions I have won many awards. But the Best awards are the friendships and connections I have made. I am truly honored to be your judge and instructor for the second time, thank you. Lifesize and Gamehead Judge- Billy Robertson Billy Robertson is definitely no stranger to the world of taxidermy! He has been involved in many aspects of taxidermy over the past 42 years as a taxidermist, instructor, consultant, organizer and judge.

8 Page 8 of 20 Whitetail Judge- Dean Ursitti At an early age, Dean became fascinated with the outdoors, wildlife and the art of taxidermy. Growing up in Southern Maryland he started hunting small game on the farms around his house. He started bow-hunting in his early teens and quickly realized that bow-hunting whitetail deer was his passion. In 1988, he began tinkering with taxidermy, mounting his first deer head. For years, he struggled to get "the look" he so desired in his mounts. He decided to get instruction from World Champion Joe Meder, and take his taxidermy to the next level. After completing the courses with Joe, and competing at various state and Regional Competitions, Deans work improved dramatically. In 1992, he competed at the World Taxidermy Championships where he took Best in World Amateur with his whitetail mount. After years of studying deer and running his taxidermy studio, Dean competed at the 2001 NTA convention where he won the title of National Champion also capturing the coveted Award of Excellence at the same time. In 2003, at the World Taxidermy Championships he took 3rd in the World with his entry. Dean continues to strive for perfection in his Whitetail mounts as he continues to try new methods and pioneer improved results with each mount he produces. With the knowledge of whitetails Dean has accumulated in his 29 years of experience, he has been asked to judge at competitions around the United States. He lives in LaPlata, MD where he owns and operates Creative Whitetails Taxidermy. He mounts all species of animals, but specializes in Whitetail Deer. Original Art Judge- Sara Miles Local North Carolina artist, Sarah Ellen Miles, graduated from Purdue University in 1974 with a degree in Consumer Science. She then pursued her strong interest in various forms of art by attending Virginia Wesleyan College where she studied with a number of outstanding professor, including the well-known Virginia artist Barclay Sheaks. After receiving her degree in art, she continued to study painting with her mentor Mr. Sheaks for over twenty years. She enjoys painting with both acrylics and watercolor pencil. Sarah has had several one-person shows and is honored to have received the top award in the Dare County Arts Council Molly Fearing Show. Sarah is married to the award-winning taxidermist Terry Miles and together they built and until recently, operated the Midway Marina/Motel and Crabbie s Restaurant in Coinjock, North Carolina. Brian Piro Commercial, Amateur & Youth Division: Fish and Reptiles Judge Brian has been a member of the NCTA for over five years. He has earned the award of excellence in the fish category. He lives in Kinston and is a part time instructor at Lenoir Community College where he teaches taxidermy.

9 Page 9 of 20 Jake Rouse - Commercial, Amateur & Youth Division: Whitetail Judge Jake Rouse will be judging Commercial, Amateur, and Youth division for Whitetails this year. Jake is well known for his many 1 st places and awards in the Gamehead & Whitetail division, along with being an Artisan award winner. Jake looks forward to sharing his knowledge with other competitors. Paul Wilson - Commercial, Amateur & Youth Division: Bird Judge Paul Wilson will be the judge for Birds for our Amateur/Youth Division. Paul is a multi award winning Taxidermist and well rounded in the field of waterfowl and upland birds. He looks forward to sharing with our competitors to help make them better in their field of Bird Taxidermy. Ken Smith - Commercial, Amateur & Youth Division: Gamehead Judge What a privilege to be asked to judge the th Annual NCTA show. The art of taxidermy has been a passion of mine for years. It will be a honor to pass my knowledge to help educate others competitors.

10 Page 10 of 20 THURSDAY, JULY 27 th 10:00AM 1:00PM 1:00PM 3:00PM 3:00PM 6:00PM 5:30PM 7:30PM 7:30PM Until 8:30PM 11:30PM FRIDAY, JULY 28 th 8:00AM 11:00AM 8:00AM 10:30AM 9:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM-11:30AM 11:30AM 2:30PM 36 th Annual Summer Show Convention & Competition Schedule Set up Competition, Supply and Registration Areas Board Meeting Registration Open- Competition Entries Received Supply Room Open SEMINAR: Billy Robertson- Things Concerning Mammals SEMINAR: Tim Jordan- Mounting a Turkey HQ Taxidermy Supply Meet & Greet in Supply Room HQ Mount-Off Competition Registration Open Competition Entries Received (NO Mounts received in Competition Room after 11:30AM- This is the last chance to bring in mounts unless pre-registered!!) SEMINAR: Terry Weick- Attention to Fish Heads and Anatomy SEMINAR: Steve Rolan- Mounting a Lifesize Bear Part 1 Supply Room Open Mount-Off Competition last adjustments Tanglewood Cookout Sponsored by McKenzie Eat at Noon 2:30PM 5:00PM SEMINAR: Steve Rolan- Mounting a Lifesize Bear Part 2 4:00PM 6:00PM 6:30PM 7:30PM 8:00PM 10:00PM 8:00PM Until SEMINAR: NC Wildlife Resources Commission- CWD Registration Open Supply Room Open ONLY PRE-REGISTERED Entries Received in Competition Room during 4-6pm- (Fees, Mounts, & Banquet tickets must already be paid for when pre-registration is done) NO mounts received in competition room after 6PM sharp- NO Exceptions Competition Room Viewing & People s Choice Voting Kids Pizza/Movie Night (Bring sleeping bag/blanket, and pillow to lay on to watch movie) Auction & Door Prizes SATURDAY, JULY 29 th 8:00AM 10:00AM 10:00AM 12:00PM 12:00PM 3:30PM 3:00PM 5:15PM 6:15PM 9:00PM 9:00PM 10:00PM SEMINAR: Dean Ursitti- Whitetail Deer - Parted Lip and artificial parts Supply Room Open General Membership Meeting Vote for Officers & Board Members- PLEASE ATTEND Competition Room Open Ribbons in Place Critiques with Judges SEMINAR: Eric Perry- Mounting a Duck SEMINAR: Children s Seminar Banquet Awards Presentation Silent Auction Pick up Mounts (No mounts removed until After the Banquet) Breakdown competition room (help needed)

11 Page 11 of 20 New Seminar at the show this year!! Only 10 Hands On Spots Available!.(Anyone can attend, but only 10 people will get hands on spots) Cervid Health Cooperator Sample Collection Training Course Event Start Date: 7/28/2017 2:00 PM Event End Date: 7/28/2017 4:00 PM This course will be held at the N.C. Taxidermist Association Annual Convention and Competition, and will be open to members attending the event only. Cervid Health Cooperator(CHC) Program The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is introducing the Cervid Health Cooperator (CHC) Program, a partnership between the NCWRC and NC taxidermists to increase surveillance for CWD in our state. Taxidermists enrolled in the program will learn how to obtain and process samples and earn money($5) for each sample submitted for testing. To become a CHC, attend one of our free 2 hour CHC Sample Collection Certification trainings. Only certified collectors can be remunerated for the submissions. Training will take place in a classroom environment and will include a hands on opputunity to learn how to collect the medial Retropharyngeal Lymph Nodes(RPLNs). Attendeed will be certified to harvest samples from taxidemts cervids for CWD testing and receive a free CHC cap! To sign up for this hands on seminar, you must contact Steve Tugwell BEFORE the show! You can contact him at

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13 Page 13 of 20 Upcoming Events: August 4th through 6th, 2017 Maryland Taxidermist Association 29th Annual Eastern Regional Convention and Competition The Clarion Hotel, Hager Hall, 901 Dual Highway, Hagerstown, MD Contact Gina Tyler at (443) or visit the MTA website Award of Excellence... Have you earned your Award of Excellence? If so, make sure you let Steve Tugwell know by June 30 th in order to receive your award at the show! Are you a NC Certified Taxidermist? Did you know there is a North Carolina Taxidermist Association (N.C.T.A) Certification Program? Here s how to become a NC Certified Taxidermist. Must be a NCTA Member in good standing & meet one of the three following qualifications in Professional Division o One 1 st Place Blue Ribbon & Best of Category o One 1 st Place Blue Ribbon Plus 5 other points o Two 2 nd Place Red Ribbons Plus 5 other points Points System: 1 st Place = 4 points 2 nd Place = 3 points 3 rd Place= 2 points NC Certified Taxidermist Dues are due for 2017 Dues are $25 Please make checks payable to: NC Certified Taxidermist Mail to: Randy Dunkley 2828 Gordonton Road Hurdle Mills, NC 27541

14 Page 14 of 20 Voting Ballet for Officer & Board Member Positions The new Vice President and Board Members that are elected will begin their terms on January 1, Please choose one candidate for each of the four positions below and mail to: April Rouse, Ten-Ten Road, Raleigh, NC by JULY 10, PRESIDENT Ken Smith Write In: MOUNTAIN Nickie Burgess Write In: PIEDMONT Steve Rolan Write In: COASTAL Brandon Tucker Write In: TREASUER Kale Hartman Write In: SECRETARY James Burley Write In: **Please return all mailed in ballots in a separate sealed envelope with members name and address. If the above guidelines aren t followed, the ballot will not be counted.

15 Page 15 of 20 President: The 2017 NCTA Officer & Board Member Nominees: Ken Smith Being nominated for president of the NCTA is so humbling.goals will be to provide the highest levels of education to its members, and promote the taxidermy industry as a whole. I will represent the association with the up most professionalism threw out my two year term Treasurer: Kale Hartman: My name is Kale Hartman and I am running for Treasurer. I have been a member of the association since 2009 and did serve as a board member from the central region for two years. Serving the association has always been something I ve enjoyed in the past and hope to continue to do it in the future. My full time job is working in accounting and finance which I will be able to put to good use in the Treasurer position. I appreciate your support. Secretary: James Burley: Hello, my name is James Burley. I live in Cathage with my wife and 2 daughters. In 2011 I was afforded with an opportunity to pursue my interest taxidermy. That interest quickly became a passion. I've been a Member of the NCTA since 2013 when I attended my first NCTA show. I appreciate the nomination for secretary and look forward to doing my part in serving this association if chosen to.

16 Page 16 of 20 Mountain Region: Nickie Burgess My name is Nickie Burgess and I live in Waynesville, North Carolina. I have been doing taxidermy since 2011 and attending our great NC state show since I love our association and would love to better serve it. Piedmont Region: Steve Rolan My name is Steve Rolan and I grew up in Durham NC. I have been doing taxidermy for 30 years. I attended Piedmont Community college s taxidermy program under Ralph and Sandy Garland back in I Have had the amazing opportunity to work for large studios all over the country and some of the best Mammal Taxidermist in the world. I recently relocated back to NC after a 4+ years working for Jonas Brother Taxidermy Studio in Denver Colorado. I look forward to the chance to give back to this great state association and its wonderful members. Coastal Region: Brandon Tucker My name is Brandon Tucker. I am the owner of Slick Rock Taxidermy located in Goldsboro N.C. I have been doing taxidermy for about 6 years. I am thankful for the many opportunities the NCTA has offered in furthering my knowledge in the world of taxidermy. It is my desire to see our organization grow and I appreciate the nomination.

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18 Page 18 of 20 NC Taxidermist Association HOME OF THE WORLD, NORTH AMERICAN, NATIONAL & STATE CHAMPIONS... BECAUSE WE HELP EACH OTHER! PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE- JULY 10, 2017 NCTA Convention & Competition PRE-Registration July 27th, 28th. 29th 2017 Village Inn & Event Center NAME: PHONE: ( ) ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: ADDRESS: Friday Cookout July 28 th (Sponsored by Mckenzie Taxidermy Supply) # Adults # Children Friday Kids Movie & Pizza Night (Sponsored by the NCTA) # Children Saturday Children s Seminar July 29 th # Children CONVENTION REGISTRATION: NCTA MEMBERSHIP DUES: $40 SINGLE OR $60 FAMILY $ CIRCLE ONE: NEW MEMBERSHIP OR RENEWAL NCTA CONVENTION PRE-REGISTRATION FEE: $35 BANQUET- # OF ADULTS/CHILDREN X $25 PER TICKET = $ CONVENTION FEES TOTAL $ COMPETITION FEES: CATEGORY Gamehead, WT Deer, Life size, Bird, Fish, Reptile, Original Art SPECIES DIVISION Masters, Professional, Amateur, Commercial, Youth TAG # (NCTA USE ONLY) HABITAT TO BE JUDGED? YES OR NO HABITAT TAG # (NCTA USE ONLY) $ ENTRY FEE $ $ $ $ $ ENTRY FEES TOTAL ADD CONVENTION FEES TOTAL (FROM TOP OF PAGE) TOTAL $ $ $

19 Page 19 of 20 North Carolina Taxidermist s Association Application For 2017 Membership The NCTA is a non-profit educational organization in the State of North Carolina to further contacts and better understanding among taxidermists and related industries, unite into one organization all interested taxidermists and taxidermy suppliers, disseminates information, aid the profession as a whole by lobbying for fair legislation on the State and Federal levels. To join the NCTA please fill out the following membership application and return the form along with your check made payable to the North Carolina Taxidermists Association and mail to: Herman Parker 4124 Belk Mill Rd. Monroe, NC North Carolina Taxidermist Association Membership: NEW RENEWAL NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: ( ) $40 Single Membership $60 Family Membership Please Check Appopriate Box that applies to your section of the state COASTAL (area East of interstate 95) PIEDMONT (Area East of Hwy 52 to Interstate 95) Mountain (Area West of Hwy 52/Mt. Airy to Winston-Salem to Lexington to Salisbury to Albermarle to Wadesboro)

20 Page 20 of 20 THE NORTH CAROLINA TAXIDERMIST S ASSOCIATION C/O APRIL ROUSE TEN-TEN ROAD RALEIGH, NC 27603