UTA Minutes
United Taxidermist Association
Board Meeting via Teleconference
June 16, 2010
Minutes
Chairman Craig Lewis called the meeting to order at 5:31 MST.
Present
Absent
Guest
Craig Lewis
Rick Krane
Billy Robertson
Brenda Duvall, Secretary Ken Walker
Jan George
Pat Reed
Mac Mclane
Frank Kotula
Dale Manning
Steve Favour
Approval of the Agenda
A motion was made by Frank and seconded by Dale to approve the agenda as
amended.
Motion passed.
Under New Business-Taxidermy Hall Of Fame
Approval-May 19, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Pat and seconded by Frank to accept the
minutes of May 19, 2010 meeting as presented.
Motion passed.
Chairman's Comments
Treasurer's Report
Report accepted as submitted.
Marketing/Membership Report
Steve donated the shipping of an elk mount on behalf of the
UTA. He also talked to the Arizona president about their members joining
the UTA.
Report accepted as submitted.
Fundraising Report
We will be putting a donated seminar from Manny Chavez on
www.taxidermy.net for bidding.
Report accepted as submitted.
Catch A Dream Foundation Report
July 15, 2010 is the suspense date for the next issue of the
Artisan.
Report accepted as submitted.
Artisan Newsletter Report
Report accepted as submitted.
USSA
Elections Report
Frank is getting ready at this time to send out the election ballots. Suspense date is June 30, 2010.
UTA Taxidermy Expo
Steve is currently working with 2 facilities to possible host the Expo. The Drury Inn and The Woodlands. He is obtaining room and facility pricing.
Old Business
Artisan Award
Steve has 10 put together right now. He is still looking for a new company to supply the granite.
Directive-Steve compile a list of names and states that the
Artisan Award has been awarded to. Please check against the list compiled
from the board meeting.
Also send out a picture of the Artisan Award to all board members.
Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Canada, Illinois, West Virginia, New England, Western Regionals, Canada, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Maryland
Bear Be Aware Work Workshop Report
Wyoming Fish & Game were very supportive to the workshop.
Status Of UTA Flyers
A lifetime membership location needs to be added to the brochure.
T-shirt Purchases/Availability
Frank has the t-shirts on hand and will send them as requested.
Status Of New Banner Update
A motion was made by Frank and seconded by Pat to approve $180
for the cost of the proof set up for the new banners.
Motion passed.
Directive - each board member needs to send an e-mail to Brenda on what they have in their possession for UTA banners and give-away items.
Award Name Discussion
Tabled until the next meeting.
New Business
Approve/disapprove Unishippers Partnership
A motion was made by Brenda and seconded by Dale to approve
the Unishippers partnership with the UTA.
Motion passed
Approve/disapprove Name Of the 2010 Expo
A motion was made by Brenda and seconded by Dale to approve
the name of "UTA Expo and Trade Show".
Motion passed.
Approve/disapprove Location Of The 2011 Annual Meeting
Tabled until next meeting.
Event/Convention Calendar
Would like to put together a calendar on dates on when we are attending shows.
Taxidermy Hall Of Fame
Discussion was had on whether or not this was something that interested our organization. We have decided at this time to not move forward with it.
Other Business
For The Good of The Order
We are still not getting input on e-mails...please do that!
Frank-Motion To Adjourn at 7:40pm
Next meeting - July 21, 2010 @ 5:30pm MST
Respectfully submitted by Brenda Duvall
Summary Of Motions
A motion was made by Frank and seconded by Dale to approve the
agenda as amended.
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Pat and seconded by Frank to accept the
minutes of May 19, 2010 meeting as presented.
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Frank and seconded by Pat to approve $180
for the cost of the proof set up for the new banners.
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Brenda and seconded by Dale to approve
the Unishippers partnership with the UTA.
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Brenda and seconded by Dale to approve
the name of "UTA Expo and Trade Show".
Motion passed.
Summary Of Directives
Directive - Steve compile a list of the names and states that
the Artisan Award has been awarded to. Please check against the list
complied from the board meeting.
Also, send out a picture of the Artisan Award to all board members.
Directive - each board member needs to send an e-mail to Brenda on what they have in their possession for UTA banners and give-away items.
