Coming up is our First Annual HTDA Membership Banquet, an unprecedented event in our state for tree dog enthusiasts. The HTDA has reserved Jonathon Byrd Banquet Facility to hold our annual event. This facility is top of the line and is easily accessible from anywhere in Indiana. Jonathon Byrd’s is located right off I-65 at the Greenwood exit just south of Indianapolis. We will be holding many live auctions and raffles. There will be key note speakers on a variety of topics. We will have great dinner and fellowship. There will be state legislators and influential IDNR officials in attendance that want to hear from you. What a great way to wrap up our coon and squirrel seasons. Come and join us in an atmosphere that will allow us to swap hunting stories, raise some funds and recognize our gracious supporters from 2007.

Please take a few minutes to clear your schedule for Saturday February 2, 2008 Jonathan Byrd's Banquet & Conference Center, 100 Byrd Way Greenwood, IN 46143 (317) 881-8888. Exit #99 off I-65, go west, and turn left to Jonathan Byrd's Banquet & Conference Center. Doors Open at 5:00 PM, we will adjourn at 9:00 PM. You should plan on a wonderful evening of fellowship, raffles, auctions, guest speakers, and a delicious banquet quality meal. Your $20 annual dues include, admission, one meal ticket and raffle tickets. Family and non-member meal tickets are $15 each and Children aged 3-12 are $10. Children under 3 eat free. To ensure your banquet reservations please R.S.V.P. by Saturday January 5th with number of members and guests attending. Mail your personal check or money order to: H.T.D.A. P.O. Box 93 Batesville, IN 47006-0093. You can find the banquet invitation form here: http://www.hoosiertreedogs.org/userfiles/files/2008Banquet.pdf

Please invite anyone that you think would enjoy the program, a nice meal and the possibility of taking home a new gun, a custom crafted bow, a nice piece of artwork or a vast array of other possibilities that will be auctioned and raffled as the night moves along. With your help we can make this a great event for our sport, our families and our future as tree dog enthusiasts.

Attend this historic banquet and see what we have been up to in the last year and how we plan to work for you in the future. If you are interested in playing a role and putting some time into making this banquet a success there is plenty for you to do. We need merchandise for auctions, we need sponsors to buy booth space, we need greeters to work the registration table, we need folks to work the floor selling tickets, and the list goes on. If you can help in any way please contact Janet Butcher, Chairperson for the event (260) 726-5716 Janet.Butcher@stoneridge.com or Chris Powell (812) 584-7402 lotsagrit1@yahoo.com

Please help us secure the future of tree dog sports here in Indiana!

Thank you!
H-T-D-A

Chris Powell
President Hoosier Tree Dog Alliance