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EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Michael Waddell, the outdoor industry's charismatic television show host, has agreed to become the official spokesman for the National Wild Turkey Federation. visit "Chapter News" tab for more info...or to read entire story!!!
2008 Toyota Tundra Florida NWTF Turkey Calling Championships August 16th, 2008 at Bass Pro Shops Orlando, visit "Upcoming Events" tab for more info...
COMING soon...The NEW Florida Chapter website is under construction, when it is up and running you will be directed to the new site via the current domain name... www.floridanwtf.org
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July 26, 2008
To:
George Thornton, Chief Executive Officer, NWTF
NWTF National Board Members
Florida State Chapter Board of Directors
Chapter Leaders and Members of NWTF Florida
Statement of Support
After having the opportunity to meet at length with George Thornton, recently appointed Chief Executive Officer of the National Wild Turkey Federation, as well as the two Florida members of the NWTF National
Board of Directors, we feel compelled at this time to issue this written “Statement of Support”. Over the past 35 years this organization has grown to be the most celebrated and accomplished conservation organization in existence, and all due credit should be extended to the previous leadership team who accomplished so much during their tenure. That being said, change can be good for an organization and we believe that the National Board of Directors is doing an exemplary job of addressing issues that will prove to be highly beneficial to the organization as a whole, and that will be widely and enthusiastically accepted by staff, volunteers, and members alike. As part of the process of looking at and adapting to the changing business environment and needs of our membership, we believe that they could not have possibly chosen a more qualified individual than George to lead this group forward. His many business accomplishments speak for themselves as to his qualifications for this position. We look forward to working with him and the National Board of Directors in the future, and feel confident that not only will we continue to be the pre-eminent conservation organization under his leadership, but that we will grow and prosper to levels unsurpassed by any other group. We issue this statement at this time to inform George, the National Board, our Florida Chapter leadership and volunteers, that we are extremely confident and excited that despite all that we have accomplished to date, the best is yet to come!
Sincerely,
The Florida State Board of Directors
Agribusiness leader, George C. Thornton, was named chief executive officer for the National Wild Turkey Federation June 2, 2008 and will begin his duties immediately.
Thornton is well known throughout the agribusiness community most recently as president and chief executive officer of Agriliance, LLC, a leading agricultural input distributor in North America providing retailers and producers with crop nutrients, crop protection products, seed and equipment. Thornton, who retired from Agriliance in August 2007, also served in various sales, financial and management positions with American Cyanamid, ICI Americas, ICI Australia PLC, Griffin/Dupont, LLC and AgWeb.com. He is a past director of the Minnesota Zoo, and has served on many civic, industry and company boards including chair of the Chemical Producers and Distributors Association, Crop Life America, The Fertilizer Institute, local Boy Scout councils and church groups. In 2006, George was named Agribusiness leader of the year by the National Agricultural Marketing Association.
"We are thrilled to have George leading this organization," said Jere Peak, NWTF chairman of the board. "His background heading up Agriliance, which became the largest Agricultural products distributor in North America under his leadership, and his commitment to the same conservation principles and hunting heritage values that the NWTF family holds dear, makes him a perfect fit to take us to the next level."
A lifelong hunter with a passion for restoring and maintaining wildlife habitat, Thornton is looking forward to leading one of the nation's largest single species conservation organizations to even greater success.
"As a conservationist and hunter, the NWTF's mission really resonates with me, and I'm committed to working with this team of staff, volunteers and partners to fulfill the organization's goals," said Thornton. "The track record of the NWTF is very impressive. We can build from this foundation of success to find new and exciting ways to enrich the experience of our membership."
The NWTF is a private, nonprofit conservation and education organization founded in 1973 with a mission dedicated to conserving wild turkeys and preserving hunting traditions.
The NWTF, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, has more than 500,000 members and volunteers in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and 14 other foreign countries. Along with its wildlife agency and corporate partners, NWTF's staff and volunteers have helped restore and manage North America's current population of more than 7 million wild turkeys. In addition, the NWTF has helped acquire or improve habitat on more than 13 million acres of public, private and corporate lands.
Through its outreach programs, the NWTF family has helped thousands of children, women, and people with disabilities across North America learn new outdoor skills. The NWTF's JAKES, Women in the Outdoors and Wheelin' Sportsmen programs have helped people learn to better enjoy the outdoors as well as understand the importance of wildlife management and appreciate hunting as an honorable pursuit.
Thornton brings 36 years of agribusiness experience in a variety of positions and organizations. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a master's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. A Georgia native, he has lived in five states, four countries in addition to visiting more than 50 other countries. He currently resides with his wife, Beth at Creekside Farm, Elberton, Ga. with plans to relocate to Edgefield, S.C.
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Photo Gallery needs your photos, send your photos with your name, where you harvested the wild turkey, please include the weight, beard & spur length of your wild turkey to nwtfgobble@bellsouth.net
NWTF’s Wekiva Springs Strutters Chapter Earns National Award The Wekiva Springs Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation received four L.A. Dixon Memorial Chapter Awards during the NWTF’s annual Convention and Sport Show in Atlanta, Feb. 21 to Feb. 24, 2008. • To view entire article, visit "Chapter News Tab"
The Sumter County Longbeards Chapter Earns National Award!!!
NWTF’s Suwannee River Strutters Chapter Earns National Award!!!
NWTF’s Florida State Chapter Earns National Award
• To view these entire articles above, visit "Chapter News Tab"
Florida Resident Awarded High Honor...
ATLANTA — Larry Perrin of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was honored with the prestigious Henry S. Mosby Award at the National Wild Turkey Federation's (NWTF) annual Convention and Sport Show in Atlanta, Ga., held Feb. 21 to Feb. 24. • To view entire article, visit "Chapter News Tab"
If your local chapter would like to post an advertisment on the Florida website, send it to nwtfgobble@bellsouth.net.
NWTF wants to start a local chapter in your community...visit "CHAPTER NEWS" for more information...
www.floridanwtf.org shortcut to The "Osceola Turkey" website...
Hunt Safe, Take A Child Hunting and Positively Identify Your Target
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Please contact William Sullivan if you have any concerns with Florida NWTF! Visit "Chapter Contacts" for the Board of Directors contact information in your area!
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Florida NWTF Turkey Calling Championship on August 25th
08/25/2007
Bass Pro Shops Orlando
The Toyota Tundra Florida NWTF Turkey Calling Championships hosted by Bass Pro Shops on International Drive in Orlando on August 25th, 2007. Registration will be held from 10am to 11:30am with the contest starting at 1:00pm. Contest Scheduling will be posted at 12:00pm. There will be six (6) calling divisions in this years contest. This will be a sanctioned contest and sanctioned rules will be enforced. You MUST be a current member of the NWTF and provide proof of membership. Entry fees and prizes are listed below: Southern Open - entry $50, 1st Place $1,000, 2nd Place $500, 3rd Place $250. Florida Senior - entry $35, 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $250, 3rd Place $125. Friction Open - entry $35, 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $250, 3rd Place $125. Juniors - entry $10, Trophy for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place & Merchandise. Owl Hooting - entry $35, 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $250, 3rd Place $125. Gobbling - entry $35, 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $250, 3rd Place $125. For questions please contact: Scott A. Ford turf64@comcast.net Tom Andrews jandrewsacres@aol.com
New River Gobblers Hunting Heritage Banquet
09/08/2007
Bradford County Fairgrounds in Starke
NWTF Looking for a Few Good Volunteers Starke, Florida— Are you an avid turkey hunter, deer hunter or someone who loves wildlife and the outdoors? Then, join others like yourself and find out how you can help wildlife near your hometown. The National Wild Turkey Federation, a grassroots conservation organization with more than 545,000 members, is starting the "New River Gobblers" Chapter serving Bradford County and the surrounding communities. An organizational meeting will be held Wednesday August 8th, 2007 at the Western Steer Restaurant. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM. All interested individuals are encouraged to attend and bring along a friend! Each person will be given an NWTF hat for attending this meeting. The 1st Annual "New River Gobblers" local chapter will host a Hunting Heritage Banquet & Auction at the Bradford County Fairgrounds in Starke Florida on Saturday September 8th. Doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner served at 7:00 pm.
5th Annual Women in the Outdoors Florida State Event
10/19/2007
Ocala National Forest
Please download PDF File for registratio form and more information on this exciting event for women... Your paid registration includes: • Your choice of 4 Classes (supplies and Equipment provided) • 1-Year subscription to the Women in the Outdoors Magazine • All Food, drinks & snacks • 1-Year membership to the N.W.T.F. or Extension of current membership • Weekend of Fun, Friends and Good Times. Please contact Patricia Boon if you have any questions!
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