May 2016 Newsletter
Florida State Taxidermist s Association, Inc. FSTA Board: President: Trina Pritchard 352-567-1521 Vice President: Jeff Whitlock 386-547-2139 Secretary/ Janis Floyd 863-697-0914 Treasurer: Charlotte Lord 352-542-7337 Board of Directors Donnie Gordon 850-322-3734 Brittany Buell 863-398-9929 Dale Buffenmyer 352-317-3831 Barney/Teresa Durham 386-328-7515 Ken Jones 813-312-6725 Jared Mallard 904-483-7568 Jesse Kelly 904-769-6699 To All My Fellow Taxidermist and Friends, Hello! I hope that everyone had a great time at the convention. We had a great turn out, and it was good to see all of your smiling faces. The competition room was full of great work. I would like to thank all of our vendors for there participation and donations. Please take the time to thank them when you are ordering your supplies. I would like to thank all the new board members for joining us this year. Jeff Whitlock, Charlette Lord, Janis Floyd, Dale Buffenmyer, Brittany Buell, Ken Jones, Jared Mallard, Jesse Kelly, Teresa and Barney Durham. I am looking forward to working with you. And we would like to thank all the board members that have stepped down Shawn Logan, Rick Perry, your dedication to this association is so appreciated. I didn t waste anytime and have already booked for next year s show. It will be held March 2 nd,3 rd and 4 th 2017,in Lakeland, Florida at the Ramada Inn. We are encouraging each and every one of you to contact a taxidermist new or old in your area and invite them to our convention. We need everyone's help to rebuild our great association. If anyone has any questions or suggestions please don t hesitate to call anytime. To all members:we are in need of a new trailer to store all of our back boards and supplies. We are starting a trailer fund and are asking if any member can please donate to this need. If you are able to donate anything please contact me, any donation is appreciated. Thank you in advance. I am pleased to announce we will NOW be accepting credit cards at the convention if needed. If anyone has any suggestions or even have questions, please feel free to call me at 352-567-1521. Sincerely, Trina Pritchard FSTA President
2016 Convention The FSTA would like to thank Russell Knight for attending our show and sharing his knowledge of the taxidermy industry.
Summer Class July 16 th 2016 TFB Composites will be holding a 1 day workshop for casting and molding,you will cast 1 item no larger than a beaver skull and cast 1 piece of of that mold. The cost of the class is $175.00. You will be given a kit when you arrive at the class. Class starts at 9 am. Supplies for you to bring not included in the kit. 1. Razor knife 2. Hot glue gun 3. Masking tape 4.Piece that you would like to mold. Jawset,nose,ect The class will be held at branchborough Taxidermy Studio 43653 cr 54 east Kathleen FL 33849 352-567-1521 Money is due by July 1 st and needs to be mailed in to me so I can buy the kits from TFB.contact me for further questions
Florida State Taxidermists Association, Inc. Membership Application Preserve Your Profession! Share taxidermy with friends and family! Membership Status: Annual membership: $50.00 O New (membership from January 1 st through December 31 st ) O Renewal NAME DATE OF BIRTH ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE (DAY) (EVENING) Email Address: My contribution to the Charlie Fleming Education Fund: My contribution to the NTA Wildlife Conservation Fund to oppose anti hunters: Please make check payable to your state association. Mail completed membership application to: Florida State Taxidermists Association, Inc. Janis Floyd 3328 SW 16 th Street Okeechobee Fl 34974 863-697-0914
FLORIDA STATE TAXIDERMISTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Annual Convention and Competition March 2,3,4 th 2017 Ramada Inn Lakeland Florida Name: Spouses Name: Childrens Names: Phone Numbers: Please check here if you or your spouse will volunteer to help during the convention Registration Information Registration/Seminar Fee (Family Included): $45.00 (Pre-Register prior to December 30, 2016 to receive your first mount entry free) Day of show Price:$65.00 Saturday Night Dinner, Award Banquet and Auction Number of Adults: (each) $30.00 Number of Children: (children 12 and under are free) Competition Entries Number of Mounts: Amateur (A) or Professional Division (P) (each)$15.00 Number of Mounts: Masters (M) Division (each)$20.00 Number of Mounts: Habitat (H) (each)$5.00 Number of Mounts: Commercial (C) (each)$10.00 Number of Mounts: Youth (Y) Division (each)$10.00 Number of Mounts: Challenge of the Arts (COA) (each)$15.00 Number of Mounts: Presidents Challenge (PC) (each) $10.00 TOTAL DUE: Please use the highlighted code above and indicate what you are bringing to competition, be sure to indicate whether it is a wall, table or floor mount. If your mount will take up more than a 2 X 2 space please let us know that as well: *I agree all mounts entered have been completed by me or my studio and failure to comply with FSTA competition rules will result in my disqualification for ribbon points.* Signature: Mail completed registration forms to: FSTA, Inc. Attn: Janis Floyd 3328 SW 16 th ST Okeechobee Fl 34974 Date:
Preserve Your Profession! Share with friends, family and taxidermy CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP O U.S. Individual---$65.00 O U.S. Family---$88.00 O Business---$138.00 includes business name in Outlook Magazine O Renewal NTA Certification---$20.00 O Renew NTA Judge Fee --- $10.00 O NTA Lifetime Judges Fee---$50.00 National Taxidermists Association Membership Application One Year Membership includes $12,000 Accidental Death Insurance Policy, optional health and business insurance, 6 issues of Outlook Magazine, reference photo, pocket card, certificate, convention, Certification program, Award of Excellence program, Education and protecting your rights. One-Year Membership Year: January 1st to December 31st Membership Status: O New O Renewal NTA MEMBER NUMBER NAME DATE OF BIRTH ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE (DAY) (EVENING) Email Address: If family or business membership, please issue insurance policy in this name: My contribution to the Charlie Fleming Education Fund: My contribution to the NTA Wildlife Conservation Fund to oppose anti hunters: When you join the NTA you become a better-informed taxidermist. Your dues work for your rights to hunt and practice taxidermy. The NTA has a primary focus of unity and education. In order to save funds the NTA is mailing you this renewal notice. Your membership includes your membership to the National Taxidermists Association, Six issues of Outlook Magazine, a $12,000.00 AD&D Insurance Policy, optional health and business insurance, reference photograph, certificate and pocket card. Your membership number is important if you are interested in NTA Certification or NTA Award of Excellence programs. The NTA is Not-for-profit, educational organization striving to improve our profession, educate, and promote conservation of wildlife. And remember: the NTA is concerned about the future of all taxidermists. Please make check payable to your state association. Mail completed membership application to: Florida State Taxidermists Association, Inc. Attn: Janis Floyd 3328 SW 16 th ST Okeechobee Fl 34974