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NWTF Convention Call Showcase => NWTF Convention 2012 => Topic started by: Ocmulgee Ogre on February 16, 2012, 07:55:05 AM

Title: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain (Updated w/Call Photo)
Post by: Ocmulgee Ogre on February 16, 2012, 07:55:05 AM

Here's a photo from this past weekend's NWTF convention.  Matt McLain won the 2012 Turpin Award with his first acrylic trumpet call.  Congrats to Matt!  You can tell he's quite happy!  ;D

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/tbeach/DSC_0012.jpg)

(http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b64/tbeach/DSC_0012-1.jpg)

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: ronmexico on February 16, 2012, 08:08:44 AM

That amber Acrylic is sweet.  Congrats matt.

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: AlanKrow on February 16, 2012, 08:22:55 AM

Congrats Matt... *cheers*

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: West Augusta on February 16, 2012, 08:34:36 AM

Congrats to you Matt.
Nice meeting you and thanks for the help.
Steve

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: jmck on February 16, 2012, 09:25:42 AM

a BIG CONGRATS to ya Matt

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: merocustomcalls on February 16, 2012, 12:34:26 PM

Congrats Matt

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: Houlihan on February 16, 2012, 12:59:41 PM

Congrats.  Quite an honor.
Mike

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: labman on February 16, 2012, 02:43:11 PM

Congrats Matt, and nice pick-up Tim.  He sure does make a great call...

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: Silverspur on February 16, 2012, 03:22:20 PM

Congrats Matt! *up*

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: gonehuntin982 on February 16, 2012, 05:54:31 PM

Congratulations Matt

Mike

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: hunter22 on February 16, 2012, 06:01:45 PM

Congrats Matt on a well deserved honor.

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: Porter on February 16, 2012, 06:09:50 PM

Congrats Matt!!!

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: Ferguson on February 16, 2012, 06:38:31 PM

Congratulations!
 *cheers*

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: GSLAM95 on February 16, 2012, 06:58:41 PM

Congratulations Matt and it was a pleasure meeting you, looking forward to a visit again soon..

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: turkey-slayer on February 16, 2012, 08:58:01 PM

Congratulations Matt on winning the 2012 Turpin Award. You deserve it!

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: Mjc21706 on February 16, 2012, 09:00:18 PM

Luv his stuff Im waiting on a care package in the mail any day from Mr Mclain

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: callmakerman on February 16, 2012, 10:07:12 PM

Congrats Matt. It's way over due. 

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: Thunderchicken on February 17, 2012, 09:12:22 AM

CONGRATULATIONS MATT ! *cheers* CALLMAKERMAN HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD,  WAY WAY OVER DUE MY FRIEND.

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: strutnrut on February 17, 2012, 07:41:45 PM

Matt way to go and Cograd on the award. I really love your new sleek design. Great job

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: turkey stew on February 17, 2012, 08:43:43 PM

Quote from: turkey-slayer on February 16, 2012, 08:58:01 PM

Congratulations Matt on winning the 2012 Turpin Award. You deserve it!

*up*

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: yankee gobbler on February 18, 2012, 11:33:27 AM

 *up* USA *up*

I love that call......!!!!
Congratulations to both of you fine gentlemen.

Rod

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: Turkeycaller on February 18, 2012, 12:18:56 PM

Way to go Matt !!!!!!!! *cheers* *cheers* *cheers* *bannana* *bannana*

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: trumpetturner on February 18, 2012, 12:59:55 PM

Matt is very deserving of the Turpin Award.

Hey Tim, could you post a close up of the call.  I never did get to see it.  It never was displayed in the call room, and I got to the live auction too late to view the calls.  Thanks.

Danny

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: charlieparrish on February 18, 2012, 02:41:52 PM

Congratulations, Matt...very fine work *up*

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: Ocmulgee Ogre on February 18, 2012, 05:31:55 PM

Danny,
Matt requested a photo so I'll get one taken tomorrow and post it up here.

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: mmclain on February 18, 2012, 07:08:58 PM

Thanks, Tim.....Enjoy

I had to hold off on the smile in the photo......it would have been to big.... ;D


matt

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: professorwingbone on February 18, 2012, 07:35:07 PM

Congrats, Matt. I enjoyed getting to talk with you and your daughter. I'll never forget the look on your face when I told you that you had won. You are right the smile was huge!

Fred

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: mmclain on February 18, 2012, 10:30:10 PM

the smile would have been way out of proportion

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: Old Geezer on February 19, 2012, 08:40:05 AM

Great job Matt!  Looks like the use of Acrylics in trumpets is finally getting the attention it deserves.

Ralph

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: turkeyfanatic on February 19, 2012, 09:40:46 AM

All I can say is......It's about time.

Congrats Matt well deserved.

Thanks
Booser

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: mmclain on February 19, 2012, 08:56:06 PM

I like the sound acrylic produces in a call....just wish it turned like wood......

Ralph....Sorry I neglected to come by and say hi....


matt

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain
Post by: Daryl on February 19, 2012, 09:05:37 PM

Congrats !   *up*

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain (Updated w/Call Photo)
Post by: Spring Dragon on February 21, 2012, 06:43:33 PM

A Huge Congrats to Matt!!!!  Its a bout darn time! *dance*  Very well deserved and a long time coming.---Jason & Lisa

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain (Updated w/Call Photo)
Post by: purr-master on February 22, 2012, 09:04:23 PM

Great looking call and picture Tim          Ernie

Title: Re: 2012 Turpin Award Winner: Matt McLain (Updated w/Call Photo)
Post by: TomFoolery on February 22, 2012, 10:14:58 PM

Congrats!
   
             Jim