Convention Agenda

NWTF Volunteers: We have changed the convention program agendas to better serve you. (Note the highlighted changes)

Wednesday, Feb. 18th:

• Registration - 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• National Board Committee Meetings - Noon-2:00 p.m.
• National Board Meeting - 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Early Bird Social (Light hors d'oeuvres served) - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 19th:

• Registration - 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• State Presidents' and Provincial Leaders' Breakfast with NWTF National Board of Directors - 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
• Technical Committee Meeting - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Leadership Meeting and Lunch - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Presentation of Roger Latham and L.A. Dixon chapter performance awards
  Invited: Board, NWTF Leaders, Regional Staff
• Exhibitor Set-up - 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• JAKES Children's Program - 10:00 a.m. - Noon
• Technical Committee Lunch - Noon - 1:30 p.m.
• Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Grand National Friction Calling Contest - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Welcome Party, Dinner and entertainment by Blake Shelton - 5:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 20th:

• Federal Breakfast* - 7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  Highlighting great achievements in wildlife conservation and recognizing NWTF Wheelin'Sportsmen, Women in the Outdoors and JAKES volunteers and their outstanding events. Awards will be presented.
• Registration - 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Let's Talk Turkey - Educators' Workshop - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Wild Turkey Bourbon NWTF Calling Preliminaries (Senior Division) - 9:00 a.m. - Noon
• Exhibit Hall and JAKES Junction Activities - 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Seminars - 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Technical Committee Meeting - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Hunt Luncheon/Auction - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Technical Committee Awards Lunch - Noon - 2:00 p.m.
• Calling Contest - Intermediate Division - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• JAKES, Women in the Outdoors and Wheelin' Sportsmen Joint Leadership Meeting - 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Wild Turkey Bourbon Bash - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• NWTF Grand National Auction and Dinner - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21st:

• Winchester Breakfast * - 7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  A time to honor veterans and active military, who through great sacrifice, maintain the freedom we all enjoy.
• Registration - 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Exhibit Hall and JAKES Junction Activities - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Calling Contest - Junior Division and Poults (age 10 & under) - 9:00 a.m. - Noon
• 6th Annual Custom Call Reception & Auction - 9:00 a.m. - Noon
• Seminars - 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer's Meeting and Lunch - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Ladies Luncheon/Auction - 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• The Open Auction-General Admission Required - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Sr. Finals & Rare Breed Champion of Champions - 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Awards Banquet - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  Dinner, entertainment by comedian Paul Harris; music by Daryle Singletary, Rhett Akins and Andy Griggs
  Awards presented: Kansas Gov. Hunt Essay Winner, Corporate Achievement, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, Henry Mosby Award, C.B. McLeod, Lynn Boykin Hunting Heritage Award
  LA Dixon awards will be presented at the Leadership Meeting on Thursday.

Sunday, Feb. 22nd:

• Registration - 7:15 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
• Remington Arms Breakfast* - 7:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  A time to gather for worship, honor our creator and encourage our spirits.
  Music led by Gary Morris.
• Exhibit Hall and JAKES Junction Activities - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Seminars - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Grand National Gobbling, Owl Hooting, and Team Challenge Calling Championships - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Show Ends - 4:00 p.m.

  *All breakfast tickets are $20 per person. Everyone welcome!