Convention and Competition Entry Tips
Important Changes to Note ...
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- Please list ALL names of those attending so that I.D. badges can be included in pre-registration packages. Changes and additions hold up the line at the registration desk.
- I.D. badges must be worn visibly at all times! Security will ask you to leave without the proper I.D.
- A membership of any kind along with convention registration entitles the member, spouse, and any children 17 and under into the convention. 18 years of age and over must have their own membership and registration. Parents of adult members, in-laws, and shop employees must also have a separate membership and registration. The membership and registration entitles everyone listed on your registration to attend seminars, visit the suppliers' area, and view the competition area. (You cannot walk in off of the street without a membership and convention registration just to visit the suppliers' area.)
- A family membership entitles someone in your immediate family (spouse or child 17 and under) to compete without a separate membership, have a vote in the election, and tickets for cash drawings and door prizes. Convention registration need not be paid for this person but competition entry fees must be paid for each entry.
- A life membership entitles you, your spouse, and children 17 and under to compete without separate membership. A life member only receives 1 vote in the election. A convention registration in the life member's name covers everyone listed above, but each person must pay their own competition entry fees.
- PTA Competitor's Award requires a $30/Professional or $60/Master entry fee. If you want to compete for the money you must check the appropriate box on the competition entry form and pay the additional $30 or $60 fee.
- Habitats are a separate competition entry and must be paid for accordingly.
- Life Memberships, $750, may be paid in installments but must be paid in full within 2 years. If not paid, the member will be dropped back down to a single membership needing renewed each year. No refunds. Invoices will be mailed out once a year near renewal time to remind you and show the balance due. The payment schedule is at the member's discretion.
- Read your competition rules carefully. There are many "Special Awards", (Ex: Hilton Eppley Forms, Polytranspar, etc. ...) Please try to note on the entry form if your mount was done using any of these. If these awards are offered again this year this will ensure that you will be included. There is no extra charge for these special awards.
- Collective Artists—Please list the names of all artists who worked on this entry and one business name for the computer's purpose.
- McKenzie will be giving away a Gift Certificate to "New PA Resident Members with a Convention Registration". Please remember to mark your membership application "NEW MEMBER".
- Extra membership, convention, and competition entry forms are available on the PTA Web site—www.pataxidermy.com: Membership & Convention Registration — Competition Entry Forms
- Competition entries can be sent to the show with another person — you don't have to be present to compete, just be a member and be registered for one day of the convention and pay your competition entry fees.