Message from President, Miss Rodeo Idaho Inc., Sheri Arkoosh Welcome to “101 Years” of the Snake River Stampede, the “10 Year” Anniversary of Stampede for the Cure and the “62nd Annual” Miss Rodeo Idaho Pageant? A weeklong celebration of Community Festivals, Music, Rodeo and of course the Miss Rodeo Idaho, Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho and Miss Junior Rodeo Idaho Pageants awaits you. I would like to congratulate each one of this year’s contestants for your dedication and commitment to Royally Promoting Our Western Way of Life. As a Rodeo Royalty your role is so very important to the sport of Rodeo, you are the face of Rodeo, committees, sponsors, friends and family as you travel this great State. In the next few days you will compete for your specific titles, I assure you the memories and experiences of the pageant, the friends you will make will be cherished for a lifetime. Parents and families, thank you for sharing your daughters with us, without your encouragement and support these young ladies may never have realized their dreams. The 3rd Annual “Pink on the Dirt Luncheon and Fashion Show” brought to you by Miss Rodeo Idaho, Inc., and Stampede for the Cure is being held in the Ford Idaho Center Arena. Food, Fun and Fashion, a high energy Fashion Show with Rodeo Royalty Competition, and Crowning of Miss Junior Rodeo Idaho, Fashions are provided by Treasure Valley merchants, models include Breast Cancer Survivors, Doctors, Nurses and Staff from Saint Alphonsus and St. Luke’s hospitals. Don’t miss this exciting production! Allowing these young ladies to fulfill their dreams is made possible by the generosity of our many sponsors, from individuals to major companies. The growth in the past 62 years is a tribute to our sponsors, by believing in this program and the young ladies that benefit from their generosity. A special thank you to Snake River Stampede as our Host Rodeo and biggest fan. So much goes into this pageant to make the pageant a success, it could not be done without the Miss Rodeo Idaho, Board of Directors. This program is a year around commitment, these individuals deserve a great deal of credit for guiding and setting a course for a successful program for years to come. From the bottom of my heart I thank you! To 2015-2016 Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho, Isabel Winder, and Miss Junior Rodeo Idaho, Shea Lynn Knepper, you have inspired so many young ladies that you have touched this year, we are so proud of how you represented your state, rodeo and the Miss Rodeo Idaho, Inc., program. I sincerely hope that each of you will keep “Queening” and one day become Miss Rodeo Idaho. To 2016 Miss Rodeo Idaho, Heather Skovgard, you are at your half way point in your journey as Miss Rodeo Idaho, you have spent the past months, traveling throughout Idaho and the Nation representing the sport of Rodeo, Idaho and our Western Way of Life. Heather, you have reigned with dignity, integrity, grace and beauty, your enthusiasm as Miss Rodeo Idaho shows in all you do. We are proud of your achievements in and out of the arena. The next half of your year will lead you to Las Vegas, Nevada where you will compete for the coveted title of Miss Rodeo America, all of the people you have touched this year will be cheering for you as you walk onto the stage at the MGM Grand Hotel as Miss Rodeo Idaho. Sincerely, Sheri Arkoosh, President, Miss Rodeo Idaho, Inc. President Pageant Director General Director Sheri Arkoosh-Nampa Vice- Scharlee Pennington-Middleton Rich Charrier-Nampa President Sponsor Director General Director Lynn Hightower-Eagle MRII Board of Directors Milt Greenwood-Nampa Secretary North Idaho Regional Director General Director Kelley Gray-Nampa Freya Ford-Sandpoint Curt Yanskey-Boise Treasure South Central Regional Director Special Director Danielle Jordon Yanskey-Boise Ann Cornell-Murray-Twin Falls Lori Otter-Star National Director South East Regional Director Jodi Charrier-Nampa Dawn Winder-Roberts “101 Years” in Nampa, Idaho The Snake River Stampede had its humble beginnings in 1911 to a ranking of one of the nation's top Professional Rodeos. The Snake River Stampede is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year. The rodeo grew from a bucking contest in conjunction with the Annual Harvest Festival, in a roped - off arena where the Nampa Post Office now stands. Spectators stood outside the ropes to watch the bronco busters try to ride their horses. It grew every year and, by 1915, in a more controlled ball field setting, several rodeo events were staged and admission was charged. The Nampa rodeo was born. It was called the Rodeo and Buck Show. A more appropriate name, the Snake River Stampede was added in 1937. In 1950 a new state of the art horseshoe shaped stadium was built. After many changes and many years of planning the World-Famous Snake River Stampede moved into a new home in 1997, on the out skirts of Nampa. Today it is ranked among the top 10 regular season Professional Rodeos in the nation and attracts 60,000 spectators every year, boasting a $400,000.00 payoff for the rodeo competitors. Six performances are held indoors, in air-conditioned comfort at The Ford Idaho Center. Stampede for the Cure - 10 Year Anniversary The program is called “Stampede for the Cure” and the rodeo has raised $600,000 since 2006 for this important, life-saving effort in Treasure Valley. • One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. • Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. • Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. • Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. • Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 410 will die each year. Every woman’s story is different. Yet, that dreaded word “cancer” makes every woman’s story the same. More and more often the outcome is positive and a cure is possible especially in Treasure Valley where there are programs these women can turn to for help in early detection. In spite of all the warnings throughout the media and from doctors, there are numerous reasons why a woman gets to mid life without ever having a mammogram. Maybe she procrastinates, maybe she is afraid of what she might find, or maybe she can’t afford it. Whatever the reason, many women find themselves in their mid to late forties without ever having a mammogram. Women are urged to get yearly mammograms and to do self breast examinations. Although it’s an “in your face” warning, many women ignore it until it is too late. It has been proven that, with early detection, most of them can be completely cured. If you or someone you know is in need, please take advantage of this important program…it’s free and it saves lives. Call 208-381-2095 to contact the St. Luke’s Breast Care Services Fund Office or call 208-288-4621 to contact the Saint Alphonsus Breast Care Services Funding Office. To donate or volunteer visit: www.stampedeforthecure.org * First Miss Rodeo Idaho Ka rna Thorson 1956- 57 2010 2009 Measha Gittins Freya Ford Dayton 2014 2015 2011 2012 2013 Hali Stutzman Dusti Olson Tricia Crump Caitlin Thornton Erica Greenwood Twin Falls Kuna Pocatello Meridian Nampa 2016 Heathe Skovsgard Kuna * denotes Miss Rodeo America ** denotes Miss Rodeo USA Miss Rodeo Idaho Inc., Proudly recognizes the following sponsors: The SNAKE RIVER STAMPEDE PRCA RODEO is the 3rd week in July at the Idaho Center in Nampa, Idaho. MRI Is the Queen of the Snake River Stampede, the "official host" of the Miss Rodeo Idaho Pageant. This is the 19th year that the SNAKE RIVER STAMPEDE has been the “Host Rodeo Sponsor” to the Miss Rodeo Idaho organization. The financial assistance to the business operation, in-kind services, and commitment to Miss Rodeo Idaho Pageant Scholarship, provided by its committee are invaluable to Miss Rodeo Idaho, Inc. 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