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Life Membership Payment Plan Now available! - Sunday, April 05, 2009
A number of folks have requested a plan to spread out the life membership fee over time. In response to this request, the UTA has established a Life Membership Payment plan that affords the applicant payment options ending with recognition as a life member. Contact the UTA Treasurer for more detailed information. Just another example of the UTA listening and responding to its members. We really do stand together.
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UTA Says, "Thanks" To Our Soldiers - Thursday, April 02, 2009
At its board meeting on April 1, 2009, the UTA Board voted to give free UTA memberships to taxidermist on active military duty or serving on active duty The Board felt the sacrifice our soldiers and their families make for our freedom should never go unrecognized. This small token in no way compensates for their service but rather demonstrates, in a small way, our respect and appreciation for what they are doing for all of us. All you have to do is go to the UTA web site, print the application and fill it in. Put your unit and station and ETS at the top and you are set. Again thank you for all that you do so that we can continue enjoy the freedoms we have.
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February's UTA Membership Drive Winner. - Monday, March 02, 2009
Congratulations to Joshua Knuth of WI. He won the Weatherby 243 donated to the UTA by Steve Favour for their February Membership Drive.
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House Bill 45 for 2009 - Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Please read this bill and contact your senators and congressmen and women in opposition! HOT!
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UTA Goes to Kansas - Friday, February 20, 2009
Just a reminder the UTA will be sponsoring several seminars at the Kansas convention March 21-23, in Hutchinson, KS. The UTA will also conduct a general membership meeting at this convention and have a booth set up. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the UTA events.
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UTA Announces New State Benefit - Friday, February 20, 2009
In 2008, the UTA announced it would provide $100 to any state association for a supplier hosted hospitality room. The main stipulation would be the hospitality room would be in the supply room during open supply room hours. This incentive was to help support the association with purchasing snacks and drinks, as well supporting the suppliers that attend the convention by bringing customers into the supply room.
NEW in 2009, the UTA is providing states an alternative benefit. A state association can request a UTA sponsored seminar for their state association. The seminar chairman will need to contact their UTA regional representative are request the seminar. The UTA representatives will do their best to coordinate efforts with a UTA member to perform the seminar for the state. The UTA may reimburse the seminar speaker up to a set amount dictated by the board. This basically this works out to be a "worry free" seminar to the participating state association. The UTA takes care of the details.
State Associations have their choice of which benefit they would like for their membership. The UTA fully supports all state associations and encourages all state association officials to work closely with the UTA to improve our industry
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Winners of the $50 Gift Cards - Thursday, February 05, 2009
Steve Favour graciously donated $50 gift cards for a UTA membership drive. Today the winners were announced. For new members: Ty Snyder, Jame Jackman, Bruce Turner. For renewing members: Charlie Walker, Bob Prewitt. Congratulations to each and THANK YOU Steve Favour for your donations.
Thanks to all and remember we have a new contest going on now for the rifle.
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The Artisan - Saturday, January 10, 2009
Members keep your eyes on your mailbox. The premier issue of the UTA newletter "The Artisan" should be heading your way very soon.
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Membership Drive / Gun Winners - Friday, December 26, 2008
Here are the winners of Steve Favour's UTA Membership drive gun drawing. George Roof won the Weatherby and William Ord won the 17 HMR
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the UTA Board
The United Taxidermist Association Board of Directors would like to wish all our taxidermy friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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UTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE sponsored by Steve Favour - Thursday, November 27, 2008
Steve Favour of Arizona with approval of the UTA board is sponsoring a membership drive, you will have three ways to win:
First you will have two chances to win a $50.00 Visa Gift card by joining as a new member before Feb 2nd 2009. 2 cards to be given away.
Second you will have a chance at a $100.00 Visa Gift card if you join as a new Life time member by Feb 2nd 2009. 1 card to be given away.
Third if you renew your membership by Feb 2nd 2009 a chance at a $50.00 Visa Gift card. 1 card to be given away.
To join go to the UTA fill out a membership form and mail it to the UTA Headquarters.
Drawing will be held on Feb. 4th 2009
If no one joins as a new life member then the $100.00 gift card will be split to 2 $50.00 cards and one added to the new member drawing and one added to the renewal drawing.
So jump on board and lets see if we can make the UTA even better.
Steve Favour
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UTA Annual Membership Meeting, March 22, 2009
In conjuction with the Kansas Association of Taxidermists Convention and Competition, the United Taxidermist Association will hold its annual membership meeting March 22, 2009 in Hutchinson, KS. UTA directors; Ken Walker, Manny Chavez, and Paul Czarncki will all be presenting seminars. More information to come soon.
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UTA Welcomes Dale Manning of Montana to the Board of Directors. - Wednesday, November 05, 2008
The UTA announced today that Dale Manning of Missoula, MT will fill the recently vacated NW Board of Directors position. Members from the states of WY, MT, ID, OR, WA, AK & ND your contact spokesman will know be Dale. He can be reached at 406-728-9872 or by e-mail at custombirdworks@gmail.com. Congratulations Dale, the rest of the UTA Board and Officers welcome you aboard.
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Upcoming Conventions 2009 - Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The UTA welcomes all states to list their conventions on this website. The webmasters have accumulated many of the 2009 conventions from published information. If your state's convention is not listed iin the upcoming events, please e-mail the UTA with your convention information.
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Link Up with the UTA - Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Available to all UTA members is a direct link to their website from the UTA website. To list your studio under the "Links" tab on the UTA homepage, contact Kenneth Bauman by e-mail at klbauman@sbcglobal.net with your name, studio name, state, and web address. In return, the UTA asks that you return the favor with a link to the UTA website on your webpage.
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A GREAT ARTICLE BY UTA Member Dan Snyder
A fantastic addition was provided to me by Dan Snyder, outgoing President of the PTA
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Grizzly Seminar at PTA Convention!
UTA Seminar a big hit for all!
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The UTA is Proud to be working with Be Bear Aware!
The UTA and Be Bear Aware have started working together to spread the word about wilderness awareness.
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JOIN THE UTA!
Please find the Membership Application by clicking the link!
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USSA and United Taxidermist Association Develop Partnership
Will Educate Youth about Outdoor Sports and Art of Taxidermy
(Columbus) – The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) and the United Taxidermist Association (UTA) are proud to announce a new partnership designed to help educate everyone from youth to veteran sportsmen about the role conservation plays in protecting our outdoor heritage.
“This partnership is designed to build cooperation among both groups members and clients by enhancing opportunities for people to protect and enhance outdoor sports through education and first hand experience,” said Mike “Mac” McLane, Board member and UTA co-founder. “Working together with the USSA will surely boost both organizations’ public profiles also.”
New sportsmen recruitment is a priority for both the USSA and UTA as issues affecting our outdoor heritage are on the rise while at the same time, sportsmen numbers are declining as a percentage of the population.
“Both the USSA and the UTA share a common interest in strengthening opportunities for people to fish, hunt, trap, and shoot,” said Doug Jeanneret, USSA vice president of marketing. “This partnership represents a strong foundation for both to make that a reality by reaching out to the nation’s youth through programs like Trailblazer Adventure”.
The UTA and some of its members have been involved in the Trailblazer Adventure Program, developed by the USSA to introduce youth and their families to outdoor pursuits.
The UTA was founded in September 2007 by a group of like minded individuals, seeking to promote unity and professionalism within the taxidermy industry. The UTA focuses on advancing the art of taxidermy with special emphasis on education and youth. For more information about the United Taxidermist Association and its work, call (877) 534-4882 or visit its website, www.unitedtaxidermist.com.
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and its work, call (614) 888-4868 or visit its website, www.ussportsmen.org.
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THE UTA AND CATCH A DREAM FOUNDATION FORM A PARTNERSHIP
The UTA Board of Directors is very pleased to announce an Official Partnership with the Catch A Dream Foundation. www.catchadream.org. Catch A Dream is a Foundation, similar to Hunt of a LIfetime, that grants wishes to terminally ill children who want to go hunting and fishing and has become the featured charity on the Outdoor Channel--showcased on the Drury brother's show, "Dream Season".
The UTA is helping the CADF find qualified taxidermists willing to donate their time and expertise to help make terminally ill children's dreams come true.
While the CADF arranges trips for a wide variety of animals, fish and birds the specimens most likely to get mounted are gameheads (whitetails, mule deer, antelope) and fish (both fresh and saltwater--skin mounts and repros).
Supplies and materials will be provided (unless you would like to furnish your own).
Shipping to and from your studio will be paid for by the CADF (although you may donate that as well).
While we can't guarantee that every taxidermist that applies will be selected to do some work the UTA Taxidermy Coordinator will do his best to spread the work around the country. Please keep in mind that applying does not obligate you to anything. CADF hunts are very "time specific" because we are dealing with terminal illness. If you cannot get the job done in the time frame provided please feel free to decline it and it will be assigned to someone else.
You DO NOT have to be a UTA member to participate---although we do encourage it. 
If you are interested in helping please send an email to me at tri0900@velocity.net with the following information:
Name
Address
Phone
Your taxidermy strengths
The UTA Taxidermy Coordinator is Rick Krane. When a child is selected for a trip in your area by the CADF, Rick will contact you to begin the necessary arrangements. Don't miss the chance to do something truly GREAT with the talents the Creator has given you.
Paul Czarnecki
tri0900@velocity.net
Your ideas are important to us!
Give us a call at 877-534-4882 or
drop us an e-mail at:safariroom@wildblue.net
UTA Headquarters
W. 7246 Perkinstown Ave., Medford, WS 54451
(715) 785-7828
We look forward to hearing from you!
We have greats seminars happening
http://videos.missoulian.com/p/video?id=1962679
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE STATE ASSOCIATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR
ALL OF YOUR TIME AND HELP
WITHOUT YOU NONE OF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED!!
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