VTA President's Report
Steve Colvin
2000 SB Road
Barboursville, VA 22923
Phone: 434-996-6067
Fellow Trappers,
The VTA convention was a great success. It was nice to see
everyone and my family enjoyed the fellowship of everyone there. I would like to
thank JR Bowling, Eugene Wirt and all the others that pitched in to help.
District 7 and 8 will be hosting next years convention. Art
is very close to nailing down a sight for next years convention. If anyone has
thoughts or suggestions please call Art at 540-630-1756.
I would like to welcome David Brugh as our new recording
secretary, his contact info can be found on the VTA website at
www.virginiatrappers.org. We are still in need of directors in districts 9 and
10, If anyone is interested please call me.
The VTA has started The Eddie Maxie Fallen Trapper fund. This
was the idea of Theresa and Tracy Tyree. I have only known the Tyrees for a
short while, but I must say they are the most giving and caring people I know.
If we had more people like them the world would be a better place. This fund is
designed for us trappers to donate too, to help us take care of our own. It
could be used to help with medication, Insurance deductibles or flowers to a
member we have lost. If anyone is interested you can send a check to Winston
Marshall our treasurer.
It was so nice to see Eddie Maxie and Ken Eanes and Linda Eanes at our convention. We all need to keep them in our prayers as they continue to recover.
We recently lost a couple of trappers. Garry Casey of Ayelett Va. I did not have the pleasure of knowing him, but from what people have told me he was a great individual. We also lost Wilson (Joe) Adams from Pamplin Va. I remember Joe and his brother John as far back as I can remember. He will be sorely missed by many. John submitted an article on his brother Joe that will be published in our next newsletter. Please keep their families in our prayers.
On the 24th of July I was accompanied by Scott Painter to the annual Va. Hunting Preserve assoc. annual meeting. We were welcomed with opened arms and fed some really good barbecue. We had a great time meeting all those fellows. They showed a great interest in trapping and hope they will follow up with further participation in the VTA. We also signed up 2 new members there. Thanks for your help Scott.
On July 24th we also completed our 4th and last Waterfowl and predator management workshop. They started slow but in the end they turned out great. I would like to thank Mr.Cocker, president of the Va. Waterfowelers assoc. He came up with this Idea and got with Ed Crebbs in conjunction with VDGIF and made this program a success. Special thanks to Mike Brookover for filling in for Ed at the last event.
Thanks Guys.
We have a lot going on in the VTA, and we will continue to work hard for you. Check out our website for upcoming events. Feel free to call me anytime at 434-996-6067.
Thanks, Steve Colvin