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April 20, 2011

United Taxidermist Association
Board Meeting via Teleconference  
May 18, 2011
Minutes  

Chairman Craig Lewis called the meeting to order at 5:40 pm, MST.

Present:                                              Absent                                    Guest

Craig Lewis, Chairman                     Dale Manning                     Audrey McLane
Frank Kotula                                        Brenda Duvall                    Mac McLane
Rick Krane                                           Pat Reed                              Billy Robertson
Tony Finazzo                                      John Sanzo                         Ralph Swang
Gail Tout                                                                                       
                                                                                                                

Approval of the Agenda
A motion was made by Frank and seconded by Tony to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion passed

Approval of April 20, 2011 regular meeting minutes

A motion was made by Rick and seconded by Gail to accept the minutes of the April 20, 2011 meeting as presented.
Motion passed

Chairman's comments
Thank you to Frank, Rick, Gail for attending the World Show in St. Louis, MO and manning the UTA booth.  Artisan Award must be requested from Dale in advanced.
Be sure to report the winners.  Elections are coming up.  There will be 3 new officers and there are openings for the Regional directors in Lower Midwest and Upper
Midwest.  Also the Director at Large.  Please be considering nominations.

Treasurer's Report
Report accepted as submitted. 

Marketing Report
Report accepted as submitted.

Fundraising Report
Report accepted as submitted.

Be Bear Aware Report
Concern was raised about a request for program in Idaho.  Possible "anti" group.

Membership Report
Montana and Wyoming came on with the Membership Initiative.

Catch a Dream Foundation Report
Rick reported no activity.

Artisan Committee Report
Report accepted as submitted.
Discussed the possibility of increasing the pages due to large numbers of advertisers.

UTA Taxidermy Expo
Evelyn Billington is working on the Flyers.  Registration forms are being worked on.  Bulk e-mail ability will be worked on by Gail.  Ralph reports there
is a waiting list for Expo Vendors.  Sponsorships are coming in.  Judges and Seminar leaders are all in line.

Website
No report is submitted.

Old Business

New Business

Other Business

For the Good of the Order
Frank - motion to adjourn at 5:42 pm.  Seconded by Tony.  Next meeting June 15, 2011 at 5:30 pm MST.

Respectfully submitted by:
Gail Tout

Summary of Motions

A motion was made by Frank and seconded by Tony to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion passed

A motion was made by Rick and seconded by Gail to accept the minutes of the April 20, 2011 meeting as presented.
Motion passed