NAFEX 2011 Dinner and Raffle - Vernal Utah

[Chris L.]

It's that time of year again... I am beginning to plan for the 4th annual NAFEX dinner and raffle. It will be held during the NAFA meet in Vernal, Utah. I am still trying to decide on a suitable venue for the dinner, which will be much easier once I know how many will be attending. I do not want to base it off of last year's numbers, since Vernal is a bit off the beaten path for many.

The raffle at the dinner is free. The only stipulation is you have to be an active NAFEX member. I want to thank the past raffle sponsors for their donations. Without all of your generous contributions, the dinner would not be such a success.

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Dinner location and Times

The dinner will be heled at the 7-11 ranch restaurant at 700pm. The raffle will be held around 8-815pm

November 22nd

7-11 Ranch Restaurant
(435) 789-1170
Vernal
77 E Main St
Vernal, UT 84078

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See below for the past NAFEX dinners and raffles.

2010http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=8601
2009 http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=6314



** If you have anything you would like to donate to this years raffle, please email me or PM me your item. Anything is greatly appreciated**

Please complete the following poll so that I can better estimate the number of prospective attendees.


I am looking forward to seeing everyone again. Happy hawking!

Chris


Raffle Donation List: updated: 11/10/11



NAFEX Falconry Business Donations:



Marshall Radio Telemetry www.marshallradio.com

- Pointing Dog Tracking Collar

- Scout Transmitter ( in the NAFEX internet Raffle)

- Micro Transmitter

- T-Shirts, Hats

- Signal Sensor

- TrackPack (Micro & Medium)


Mikes Falconry Mikes Falconry Supplies - Falconry equipment

Doug Pineo Pineo Falconry- Falconry equipment

Western Sporting Western Sporting Falconry Supplies - Falconry equipment and books

NorthWest Game Birds NorthWest GameBirds LLC- $25.00 Gift Certificate



Proctor Hoods (www.ProctorHoods.com)- 1 Falconry hood

BigJerHoods (www.bigjerhoods.com)- 1 Falconry hood

Mike Craig Leashes (www.craigleash.com)- Falconry leash set

Steve Tait Hoods (www.stevetaithoods.com)- 1 Falconry Hood

Jeremy Roselle (www.huncountryhoods.com)- 1 Falconry Hood

Ken Hooke www.Falconryhoodsinternational.com- 1 Falconry Hood (in the NAFEX internet Raffle)


Books:

Authors- Ricardo Velarde and Ed Pitcher The Flying of Falcons- 1 Fly of Falcons Book

Author- Harry McElroy Desert Hawking - 1 Desert Hawking IV Book

AUthor- Martin Hollinshead- Hunting Eagle - 1Hunting Eagle Book

Author- Ken Filkins A Sophisticated Form of Hawk Watching- 1 A Sophisticated Form of Hawk Watching Book




NAFEX members Donations:


Fred Seaman- 1 Female dudette (7/8th Barbary/Taita) ( please see rules for obtaining the falcon from Fred here )


Scott McNeff- Falconry Item

Beth Fortner- Falconry Item

Greg Thomas- Launcher Leash

Rich Borquist- A leather Surprise

Geoff Hirschi - Falconry Item

Brian Kimsey- Orange falconry equipment book

Bruce Pressler- 1 Bownet ( http://www.nafex.net/showthread.php?t=11873)

Tahsa - Falconry prints/pictures

Chris Comeaux- Sparrow/small bird carrier

[frootdog]

Me + 1

[Lowachi]

do the poll so it counts Krys, jeesh!

that's me +3 Chris L.

[Dirthawking]

Brandi and I will be there as long as we make it to the meet. Sigh.....

[frootdog]

do the poll so it counts Krys, jeesh!

that's me +3 Chris L.

There was no poll when I vote jack wagon

[mainefalconer]

Chris, Haven't seen you since Amarillo. Looking forward to it. I'll be there. And I'll think up something to contribute to the auction.

[Chris L.]

Chris, Haven't seen you since Amarillo. Looking forward to it. I'll be there. And I'll think up something to contribute to the auction.

I know man its been a long time, Amarillo was a blast! I look forward to seeing you again. I have to leave on Wednesday to head back to TX. I will be in vernal 16-23. When are you headed that way?

Thanks for the donation, anything is great!

[Lowachi]

There was no poll when I vote jack wagon

Peace 'dog. I'll quit. Damn

[mainefalconer]

Not sure what my plans are yet. I'm going to be flying out, and leaving my team of dogs and hawks behind, so probably wont plan on being there for much more than the meet. (wanna get back, and get hawkin')

I'll definitely be looking for folks to get out and do some hawking with though, since I wont have my own.

[Kurohyo]

Me + 1. Will think of something for the rafflle, who knows what I'll bring though

[outhawkn]

Just me............

[idbirdman]

Which day will it be held on? I probably won't get there till Wednesday morning.
Thanks
Stephen

[Chris L.]

Hey Stephen it is usually tuesday night. I cant have it later as I am heading to Texas for some hunting the rest of that week. I hope you can make it

[AK Rev]

Bummer...wish I could make it. I'll say it one more time...Thanksgiving is a terrible week for the NAFA meet.

[Chris L.]

Bummer...wish I could make it. I'll say it one more time...Thanksgiving is a terrible week for the NAFA meet.

Yeah its a tough week for some to get away.

[Hunter45]

Chris, my attendance will of course depend on any obligations as a NAFA DAL, but if I can make it (really want to!) it will be me and a friend.

Oh, and you can count on me for a Launcher Leash for your Raffle. We can get together at the Meet to do the transfer. I'm booked at the Meet hotel.

[Chris L.]

Chris, my attendance will of course depend on any obligations as a NAFA DAL, but if I can make it (really want to!) it will be me and a friend.

Oh, and you can count on me for a Launcher Leash for your Raffle. We can get together at the Meet to do the transfer. I'm booked at the Meet hotel.

Greg I sure hope you can make it. I know you have a ton going on. I am sure we will be there late.

Thank you for the leash. Lets try to meet up during orientation that night.

be safe in your travels

Chris

[Chris L.]

Me + 1. Will think of something for the rafflle, who knows what I'll bring though

Beth,
Thank you for your donation. Just bring it to the dinner and I can get it from you then. If you get an idea of what you are going to bring let me know so I can update the first post.

Thank you for your support

[Lowachi]

And ya know I'm good for something as well, I hope.

[frootdog]

And ya know I'm good for something as well, I hope.

Debatable.

[goshawkr]

I dont want to be too specific at the moment, because I dont yet know what I will be able to pull off, but put me down for a donation item.

[michaelberan]

Thanksgiving is a terrible week for the NAFA meet.

I told my wife and children, Mother, Father and all my relatives back in 2003 that I would never sit down to a Thanksgiving dinner with them ever again ..... just have to modify the priorities, now that I made that change Thanksgiving is the very best time of the year for me to stop everything and go to the NAFA meet!

[Mike Craig]

Hi Chris,
I won't be able to make the dinner, but will send you one of these leash set-ups.
Have a great time.
Mike

[Chris L.]

And ya know I'm good for something as well, I hope.

Rich,

Thank you my friend. I didnt want to assume you were. I sure was hoping you would , Thank you so much. I look forward to seeing what you create.

I dont want to be too specific at the moment, because I dont yet know what I will be able to pull off, but put me down for a donation item.

Geoff,

Thank you very much for your donation. I also look forward to what you donate. Thank you for your contribution.

Hi Chris,
I won't be able to make the dinner, but will send you one of these leash set-ups.
Have a great time.
Mike

Mike,

Thank you for the leash set! I only use your equipment on my birds. Mikes equipment is top quality! Who ever gets your set will be very pleased. Thank you for the donation.


I would also like to thank Chris Proctor, Big Jer, and Martin Hollinshead. Chris and Jer donated hoods and Martin is donating a copy of his newest book. Thank you guys



The donation list is looking great. Thank you to those who are contributing. This years raffle is shaping up nicely.

( Updated the list 8/31/11)

[Dirthawking]

You know I will have some stuff for ya too!

[Chris L.]

You know I will have some stuff for ya too!

Thanks dude! I really appreciate it. Let me know so I can update the list. What should I put for your last name

Thanks again

[Lowachi]

Thanks dude! I really appreciate it. Let me know so I can update the list. What should I put for your last name

Thanks again

"MUD" Everyone knows mud backwards is....... Just joking.

[Chris L.]

"MUD" Everyone knows mud backwards is....... Just joking.

[NMHighPlains]

I'll bring another book OR I can just put my Peregrine Falcon on a block in the middle of the room and allow everyone gaze at him. Your choice.

Mario- I'm using those paracord jesses. They're real handy. I use the leash as a leash and also to just run thru the bracelets when in the field. Thanks for submitting those.

[goshawkr]

Geoff,

Thank you very much for your donation. I also look forward to what you donate. Thank you for your contribution.

Well - hold of thanking me until the donation is actually made. It may not end up being worth a thanks.

I hope I find the time to make something nice, but I may end up just having to donate some stuff I have laying around. Been pretty busy for the last several months.

[outhawkn]

I can just put my Peregrine Falcon on a block in the middle of the room and allow everyone gaze at him. Your choice.
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[STait]

Chris, put me down for a hood donation and hopefully me and a guest will be there. I can't fully commit to being there (at the dinner/raffle) yet but I'll be in Vernal Monday on.

[Chris L.]

I'll bring another book OR I can just put my Peregrine Falcon on a block in the middle of the room and allow everyone gaze at him. Your choice.

Mario- I'm using those paracord jesses. They're real handy. I use the leash as a leash and also to just run thru the bracelets when in the field. Thanks for submitting those.

Bryan,

Thank you so much. Everyone loves the Orange book! It was a hot item last year. I look forward to seeing you in Vernal again.

Bring the falcon too!

Well - hold of thanking me until the donation is actually made. It may not end up being worth a thanks.

I hope I find the time to make something nice, but I may end up just having to donate some stuff I have laying around. Been pretty busy for the last several months.

Geoff, I am not picky! Anything is greatly appreciated.

Chris, put me down for a hood donation and hopefully me and a guest will be there. I can't fully commit to being there (at the dinner/raffle) yet but I'll be in Vernal Monday on.

Steve,
Thats great thank you, your hoods are awesome. One of the first hoods I had was mad by you. Someone is going to get a great hood.

Lets try to meet up in Vernal. Where are you staying?

Thanks guys for all of the great items.



Updated List ( 9/1/11)

[Ken S.]

I'm gonna try to make it again this year. Still have to work out the details though, it's a long drive from MD. If I end up flying there without bringing a bird with me I hope someone will let me tag along for some hawking.

If I can make it I will bring something for the raffle again too. I have a nice bottle of Scotch that someone might like to win.

[STait]

Chris, I think I'm staying at the host hotel. I let my friend take care of the details. I plan on chasing grouse the whole week.