MARK YOUR CALENDARS -- THE 2012 ITA CONVENTION MARKS OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY. THE CONVENTION WILL BE HELD IN LINCOLN AT THE LOGAN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 2012.
Illinois Deer and Turkey Classic
The ITA will be at the upcoming Illinois Deer and Turkey Classic in Peoria. The show is scheduled for March 23 - 25, 2012 and will be held at the Peoria Civic Center. We need help to man the booth and if you are interested, please contact Mike Gragert at (618) 637-9061. This is a great opportunity to interact with (literally) thousands of fellow sportsmen/women and spread the word about the benefits of trapping.
Earth Day 2012 at Carlyle Lake
The ITA will again participate in the Earth Day celebration at Carlyle Lake on April 20, 2012. We have been involved with this event for about a decade and it is a great chance to introduce hundreds of school-aged children to furbearers and trapping. We always appreciate help with such outreach events and encourage all of our members to consider volunteering. If interested, please contact Mike Gragert at (618) 637-9061.
Links To The Future:
On May 19, 2012 Wolf Creek State Park (Lake Shelbyville) will host “Links to the Future: 2012” at the Wolf Creek overflow camping area.
This major outdoors festival is held for kids age 9 – 17 and their families to learn about conservation, wildlife and traditional outdoor sporting opportunities in a safe and professional setting.
The festival hours are: Saturday May 19, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Camping is available for Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups during the festival. All activities during the festival are FREE and open to the public. For more information about this event and/or to volunteer to help, call: Mike Gragert at (618) 637-9061.
2012 ITA Board of Directors Meeting Schedule (subject to change; specific start times and locations TBA)
1. Saturday, Febraury 25th in Lincoln
2. Saturday, April 28th in Lincoln
3. Saturday, July 21st in Springfield
4. Friday, October 5th in Lincoln (this will be the General
Membership Meeting at the Convention)
5. Saturday, December 8th in Springfield
