I. Call to order
Dr. Dan McBride President called to order and opened the session with prayer for the regular meeting of the Texas Taxidermy Association at 4:49 PM on 6-26-2015 in Tyler, Texas.

II. Roll call
Marie Holdridge conducted a roll call. The following persons were present:
Dan McBride; Roy Holdridge; Linda Poerner; Marie Holdridge; Al Crisp;
James Poerner, Clay Wagner; Jimmy Fontenot; Ben Cromeens; Jerry Huffaker; Jake Carter; James Newport; Mark Hernandez; Jacob Poerner; John Paul Barber & Mason Morrison

Excused Absence(s): Brian Fees

III. Quorum Announcement
A quorum is present.

IV. Amendments/Additions to Agenda
No items added.

V. President’s Remarks
Dan thanked the TTAI Board and members for all the hard work that goes into putting on this convention. We have several new Board members who have really stepped up. All Board members are very busy people who then volunteer to work to make this all work. Jake Carter has done an excellent job as Convention Chair. Mark Hernandez has done a great job in the Supply Room. All others – too many to thank. We have excellent Judges and want to thank them for their work. All members should encourage those who are learning taxidermy. That is what this organization is about. If any of you have a problem or concern please approach any Board member directly. Give us a chance to help resolve it. Tomorrow evening at our awards banquet we are going to discuss those who members we have lost this past year – Bob Wilkins, Linda Rheinlander (Terry’s wife) and Bob Turner. We pray for their families. Also the family of Tom Piwitz has asked for our thoughts and prayers. Tom owns South Texas Fur Dressing and was the second president of the TTAI. He is very ill.

VI. Approval of minutes from last meeting
On 6/24/15 5 the Board reviewed and approved the 2-20-2015 meeting minutes.

VII. Treasurer’s Report
Linda Poerner reports that current balances are total $41,072.23

VIII. Committee Reports
a) 2015 Convention Chair: Jake Carter and 2016 Convention Chair is Jimmy Fontenot.
b) Competition Room Committee – Roy reports that it is going well. We are getting extra help for the Amateur division.
c) Supply Room Site Committee – Mark Hernandez reports going well. Dan complemented Mark on his excellent work.
d) Judges Committee – Clay Wagner reports all going well.
e) Kid’s Activities Committee – Jennifer Carter, Chair. The kids have had a good time!
f) Sponsors & Vendor Committee – Jimmy Fontenot report all going well. Some suppliers are already asking about next year and about advertising in the TTAI Magazine and Newsletter.
g) Awards Committee – James Poerner reports that there are some new awards and all is going well.
h) Auction Committee – Tim Bane, Chair. All going well and organized.
i) Photography Committee – Clay Wagner, reports it is going very well.
j) TTAI Magazine – Jerry Huffaker reports that there are increased number of advertisers this year. The annual magazine and the eNewsletter are both doing well.

IX. Old Business
a) Two Open Board Positions and Open Parliamentarian Position will be discussed and filled at the August Board meeting.

X. New Business
a) Breakthrough New Member Drawing – New TTAI members are invited to take a ticket for a drawing that will be held during the Friday night meal for a free Breakthrough Magazine subscription.
b) The 2016 Convention is in Lubbock; the 2017 Convention will be in Killeen.
c) Open/New - Richard Reeves, former TTAI President addressed the Board and membership. He thanked the Board for all their work on member’s behalf. He stated that the Board are all volunteers – not paid at all - who work very hard to make this a great show. He asked that all members appreciate this work.

XI. Adjournment
Dr. Dan McBride after motion by Roy Holdridge and second by Jerry Huffaker adjourned the meeting at 5: 08 PM.

Minutes submitted by:  Marie Holdridge, TTAI Secretary
Minutes approved by:  TTAI Board 8/15/2015