My friend, Howard Meyers wished for me to attend the 40th
My art for the 40th anniversary logo.
anniversary of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Awards Banquet. The event was held at State College, Pennsylvania. I must say I was elated to see so many friends, most of which I haven’t seen in fifteen to twenty years. I spent a year as associate editor for their state magazine TURKEY TALK. I took over the reins in 1985 as editor and spent fifteen years in that position until I resigned in 2001.
Dale Rohm of Rohm Brothers Turkey Calls
Don Heckman and Shirley Grenoble
I joined the organization in 1973 or 1974, I believe. At that time, the organization was known as the Pennsylvania Wild Turkey Federation. This organization affiliated in 1975 with the National Wild Turkey Federation and the board changed the name accordingly.
I spent much time getting to “catch up” with many friends. Most of them, myself included, belonging to the Silver Spurs for serving a number of years on the board of directors. I completed the art for the 40th anniversary logo. This art appeared on tee-shirts and limited-edition box calls.
My good friend, Howard Meyers. We have chased a lot of turkeys.
Dan and Pat Christ
Dan, and Pat, Christ were present with his wildlife art. Dan created the painting for the anniversary entitled, “Demanding Attention.” You may visit his site at: http://www.danchristgallery.com Dan helped the dragging of a bear I shot some time ago in Clearfield County. He, and his wife, are great people and I am proud to call them friends.
Another friend, Steve Lecorchick talked and he mentioned his ministry of working with terminally ill people with hunts. Steve has guided hunts for years. He does outdoor and Christian themed seminars as well. Contact Steve at 814-948-5133 and visit his web site for details too: http://www.answeringprayers.net I told Steve about my Bible studies and promised to send along my study on the Book of Acts as a starter.
Other friends were Dan Roessner; Joel Bock; Skip Sanderson; Joe Krug; Reed Johnson; Tom Baldrige of the NRA; Tim Holtz; Bob Clark; Ron Sandrus and many more. Great seeing you all!
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Yes, Joel…I enjoyed seeing you again and talking. It was great seeing all my old friends again! Best of luck with your new endeavor in Nepal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still hard to believe you will be going there!
Thanks Larry – nice to see you too! It’s been a while but great memories of the bear hunt. Great work on designing the 40th anniversary logo
That bear mount is in the living room! The meat has long been consumed! Thank you for the kind words on the logo. I should say the same on your painting for the 40th anniversary print as well. Keep the faith!