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Post by Steve D on Jul 8, 2020 10:51:34 GMT -5
I have been picking up bits and pieces about the Cattaraugus County Trappers having their trappers convention in August but have been unable to confirm the information. I know they usually have it at the fairgrounds in Little Valley. I don't do face book so am unable to access their information.
I had hoped to go to Cazenovia this weekend but the temperatures are to brutal for me. If you have a link or some info I would appreciate it.
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Post by trappermac on Jul 8, 2020 16:06:38 GMT -5
According to facebook (June 14th)its on, they had no particulars listed. Dates are August 14-16, but don't hold me to that as they haven't posted anything officially.
They used to post about it at the NYS Trappers website, but that's nonexistent, not even sure if NYS Trappers Assoc. even exist anymore. Last TP only had a report from our legislative liason, everyone else is I guess social distancing. But keep those membership dues coming....
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Post by chimney on Jul 8, 2020 16:37:33 GMT -5
Why is it Mr. Trappermax that you have to make a dig about NYSTA? Why don't you not renew your membership and shut up! These people are volunteering their time, energy,and most of the time money out of their own pocket.
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Post by chimney on Jul 8, 2020 16:40:48 GMT -5
So why was my last post deleted?
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Post by chimney on Jul 8, 2020 16:41:25 GMT -5
My bad it's back for now
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Post by trappermac on Jul 8, 2020 17:11:50 GMT -5
These people are volunteering their time, energy,and most of the time money out of their own pocket. That's great, and I applaud them and respect it. Is a member asking too much for a report once in a while as to how all that time, energy, and money is being used? An update perhaps on the current issues facing NY trappers? A report from regional or county reps on what is happening in their areas of responsibility? Maybe a financial report on how monies are being allocated? An update on the convention? A ballot for election of officers? A website to help attract new members? Anything? Or, as a member, should I just "shut up"? Everytime I ask what the association is doing the intelligent reply to me is always the same, come to a meeting if you want to know, volunteer if you want to know, or in your special case..."shut up". Makes you think....
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Post by chimney on Jul 8, 2020 19:37:33 GMT -5
Yes members are invited to quarterly meetings and also the annual meeting at the convention where a financial report is giving. Want to know more you can contact your County Rep. or your Regional Rep. Unfortunately there has been some changes within the Association and new people are trying to get things in order. Look around at the trappers still around. It's hard for us old guys to embrace technology. I encourage you to get involved not only for the Association but for yourself because of the enjoyment. Hope to see you at the convention let Bill know what he could use a hand with.
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Post by bobsamuelson on Jul 10, 2020 5:23:51 GMT -5
Okay, Mac, what do you want to know? Just ask!
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Post by trappermac on Jul 10, 2020 8:56:29 GMT -5
Well Bob, I guess I listed several above. But lets look at one, how is the new website going? Quite a long time ago a new one was being developed we were told. I recently started a small business, had a website developed for it, took one week from inception to completion.
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Jul 10, 2020 10:19:42 GMT -5
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Post by bobsamuelson on Jul 10, 2020 10:19:42 GMT -5
Have you checked out the NYSTA website recently? We hired the guy who does the PA association and should be completed within a week or so. Currently there is some updated info there.
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Jul 10, 2020 12:44:50 GMT -5
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Post by trappermac on Jul 10, 2020 12:44:50 GMT -5
Thanks Bob, big change from the way it looked two days ago. I look forward to completion. And thanks for communicating this to folks who check in here.
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Post by arran on Jul 10, 2020 14:15:41 GMT -5
The Cattaraugus Trappers Association annual Sportsman Show is still on as of this time . It will be held as usual at the Catt County Fairgrounds at Little Valley ,NY on August 14,15,and 16th . 2020
I should know as I'm president of that club. For more info contact me Robert Schmit, at 585 492-2445, or Kevin at 716 474-7251 or Matt at 716 359-5184. The reply to the post on de blaiso canceling all gathering in NY on Trapperman that suggested that we had canceled is NOT True!
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Post by trappermac on Jul 10, 2020 15:34:26 GMT -5
Well this was just posted at the cattaraugus county trappers facebook site about an hour ago.......
It's with great disappointment that we are forced to cancel our show. This decision came hard but due to the continued restrictions being enforced by the state the fairgrounds had to keep there facilities closed for the remainder of the year. I hope you all understand we tried everything in our power to keep the show open , but we will work our butts off to make next year's show even better.
Take care and please continue to support all our vendors through mail orders
Please spread the word
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Post by arran on Jul 10, 2020 16:53:14 GMT -5
Well..... after I made that post above this afternoon I received some more information about the Cattaraugus Rondy that was to be held this August 14,15,and 16 ,2020. As trappermac noted above our show will be canceled due to restrictions placed on us by the fairgrounds that were imposed by the governor. We did everything we could to try to have our show but circumstances were beyond our control. We hope to have an even better show in 2021, Robert Schmit ,current president of the Cattaraugus Trappers Association.
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Post by walleyed on Jul 10, 2020 19:27:58 GMT -5
If the governor has placed restrictions on all the county
Fairgrounds can we assume that the Herkimer County
Fairgrounds is in the same boat ?
Can we expect that the NYSTA convention will be cancelled as well ?
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Post by trappermac on Jul 10, 2020 20:13:18 GMT -5
Well the Herkimer county fair has been canceled, which was August 17-22. This according to their website. I would doubt they do that but then open up a week or so later to allow a convention. But you never know.
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Post by nightstalker1 on Jul 11, 2020 7:46:13 GMT -5
Post on Facebook on July 10, 2020
Little Valley has been CANCELLED
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Post by trapperred315 on Jul 11, 2020 14:17:54 GMT -5
I drive past the frankfort fairgrounds frequently ,There have been a few private events held there, small crowdsPerhaps being that the property is privately owned ( last I was aware ), changes the rules
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Post by walleyed on Jul 11, 2020 18:39:03 GMT -5
I drive past the frankfort fairgrounds frequently ,There have been a few private events held there, small crowdsPerhaps being that the property is privately owned ( last I was aware ), changes the rules Well I certainly hope you're right. No convention with no associated fund raising element would be a serious blow to the vitality of NYSTA. Wonder if a private back up location with rustic accommodations could be patched together in the event the Herkimer location falls through. Cuomo pulling this stunt will do more damage to trapping than any anti-trapping organization could ever do. I guess if you are gonna cancel the State Fair, stomping on a few thousand trappers is light work !!!! w
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Post by trapperred315 on Jul 13, 2020 18:33:15 GMT -5
I drive past the frankfort fairgrounds frequently ,There have been a few private events held there, small crowdsPerhaps being that the property is privately owned ( last I was aware ), changes the rules Well I certainly hope you're right. No convention with no associated fund raising element would be a serious blow to the vitality of NYSTA. Wonder if a private back up location with rustic accommodations could be patched together in the event the Herkimer location falls through. Cuomo pulling this stunt will do more damage to trapping than any anti-trapping organization could ever do. I guess if you are gonna cancel the State Fair, stomping on a few thousand trappers is light work !!!! w Perhaps a name change at the last minute might salvage things Maybe something like NYSTA trappers rights protest....
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Post by paintedpaw on Jul 14, 2020 8:53:41 GMT -5
NYSTA Directors meeting this coming Saturday (18th) at Frankfort Fairgrounds. Most likely wheter or not to hold the convention will be decided.
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Post by SawmillCreek on Jul 14, 2020 14:11:40 GMT -5
At the rate NY is going, half of the vendors coming in from out of state will be expected to self quarantine. Cuomo added 4 more states today
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Post by paintedpaw on Jul 14, 2020 18:13:23 GMT -5
My understanding is that a number of the larger vendors have already cancelled for the NYSTA convention. The writing is on the wall.
As for Cuomo, I can't write anything printable about him.
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Post by milkie62 on Jul 27, 2020 0:20:00 GMT -5
Well Bob, I guess I listed several above. But lets look at one, how is the new website going? Quite a long time ago a new one was being developed we were told. I recently started a small business, had a website developed for it, took one week from inception to completion. Not to step on any toes but you said "you" started a business and a website was up fairly quickly. A big difference when people have to meet to decide on a website for an organization.
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Post by trappermac on Jul 27, 2020 8:12:33 GMT -5
Oh give me a break, the site was impotent for at least a year. Just move forward, the site is looking better.
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