Indiana Indiana State Chapter NWTF

Welcome! THE WEBSITE IS UNDERGOING MAJOR UPDATES! PLEASE HAVE PATIENCE AND CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR IMPORTANT DATES, NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE STATE! Please submit information for this site to Tina Tucker at lowlom@aol.com MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Steve Gage Greetings, I am sure at the time of this letter that many, if not most of you, have taken to the field for some fall hunting. We are so fortunate to be able to enjoy our passion(s) for hunting in this country! Whether you are dove hunting over sunflowers, goose hunting from a blind, deer hunting, squirrel hunting, or fall turkey hunting it is a great time to be alive and in the woods. I truly hope you all have a successful and safe hunting season, and remember, take a youth or an adult hunting that has never experienced the anticipation and excitement of the hunt! It is a great experience for you and them! In September, 17 Indiana women invaded Edgefield for the Women in the Outdoors event. Indiana was honored by placing number 3 in total delegates attending amongst all the states! Our very own MaryEllen Steward placed first in the calling competition, congratulations MaryEllen! Early reports say it was a great time filled with lots of activities. I want to thank all of the women who attended and represented our state at this event. It is hard to believe, but it is time to start thinking about the State Chapter Banquet in January. This year’s keynote speaker will be James Earl Kennamer, Ph.D. Dr. Kennamer is the Senior Vice President for Conservation Programs for the NWTF and a truly interesting speaker. He recently attended the White House Conference on North American Wildlife Policy and should have valuable information for us all. The event will be held in Greenwood, Indiana at Valley Vista. The tentative agenda as of this date is as follows; Friday, January 9, core package set-up from 2:00 to 4:00. State Board meeting from 5:00 to 7:30 and dinner at 7:30. On Saturday, January 10, the state superfund committee will meet from 9:00 until 12:00. A lunch will be hosted by the State Board Chapter at 12:30 for chapter presidents, banquet chairs, or their delegates. Following lunch will be a leadership meeting with Q & A time allotted. “How your banquet contributes to the superfund and the allocation of the proceeds” will be one of the discussion topics. Other topics will be determined prior to the event. We hope that Dr. Kennamer will be able to attend the afternoon leadership session as well. The archery manufacturers and retailers will be having their event in Indianapolis this same weekend and we hope to have one or two more celebrities in attendance at the Saturday evening banquet which will start at 5:30. This will be a great way to kick-off the new year and an event you won’t want to miss! As more information and details become available we will post it to the state website. If you want to make a reservation for this banquet you can contact the regional directors or me. Hope to see you there! Respectfully, Steven L. Gage State Chapter President Upcoming Events INDIANA STATE AWARDS BANQUET 01/10/2009 Valley View Golf & Country Club, Greenwood, IN Annual State Awards Banquet and Showcase of 2009 Core Packages.Check back for additional details and information. ©2002 National Wild Turkey Federation Unauthorized use of images and content is strictly prohibited. Site design by Gray Loon Marketing Group, Inc.