2013 Xxxyears of Rodeo

o z- oI- Z -c( Z RODE<O-DIRECTOR TGRA's first rodeo was 30 years ago in Simonton Texas. It is very fitting that we are privileged to host the "Texas'Traditi~'l Rodeo" where it all began of;" its 30th year. I would like to start by sayi~g welcome, and thank th you all for attending the 30 : A ll®~m llIfalcdlfiltfiCIDIIDillCIDcdl®CID I also offer a Big Texas welcome and thank you to all contestants, officials, spectators, spons/rs, vendors and volunteers of the rodeo. We hope that Today we proudly offer comprehensive healthcare. you enjoy the hosl)itality here at the rodeo. Take time to peruse our vendors' markets, enjoy o~ur fantastic food & beverage area, and revel in some Legacy offers a full range of Clinical Services entertainment ana music from Bryce House. There are many events and convenient and comprehensive Pediatrics things to do while ~our here at our rodeo on the Pasadena FairgrJunds. And, healthcare. We continuously Adult Primary Care more escapades rait you while visiting the cities of Pasadena.br Houston, grow our services to allow you OB/GYN & Maternity Texas. We hope ~veryone has a fun, safe and memorable time. to confidently access all of your Psychiatry & Counseling A huge THANI4YOU goes out to our core rodeo team, 9an Nagel, Mark healthcare under one roof. Dental Care Gurrola, Rand~'Edlin, Terry Covington, Butch Compton,{;Gay Nell Gulihur, Vision Services Your healthcare is as important Daniel O'Hanlon and Randy Bilbery. You all have had an instrumental part Vaccination & Immunization to us as it is to you. We look in the produQ~on of the 2013 XXXyears of Rodeo. I any{ery proud to have ~ I forward to seeing you soon. STD Screening & Treatment everyone 9f you on the team. A special/hanks and shout-out to all our sponsors/and volunteers, without ~ gaC:!'----. whom we would not be able to produce such a rodeo for you all.A BIGThank You to all(our spectators who are here for "ATex:iYradition Rodeo", western Community Health Services lifestyle/and support our charity organizations within our community. So, in true Texas fashion y'all come on in, stay a while, Jnjoy yourselves and take j. \. home ,fnany memones. -Michael Lee II_M!UM!M)D !eU PRESlrlE"NT Hello, my name is Terry Covington, I am the Texas .~lnD~ DINM! State President (for Texas Gay Rodeo Association otherwise "knowr as TGRA. Iwould like to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to allrodeo contestants and guests. At six years old, m\grandmother took me to my first rodeo, in Cadj:o, Oklahoma. I still remember the excite~Gfihe contestants and the spectators. Cotto~a~, popcorn and manure all mixed together is a smell I'llnever forget. My love fo~~deo, i~~.lfents and contestants was born that night and been my passion ever SInce The desire to meet and interact with like-minded people led me to join the Fort Worth Chapter of TGRA in the early 90's as a contestant. Seeing the needs of the organizations involved inspired me to be a part of the bigger picture. Ibecame involved. Not only have I been able to follow my passions but Ihave been able to meet some wonderful people and help hard working R1Ym!!rll!m __ charitable organizations along the way. Since Ijoted TGRA, it has been a goal of mine to raise money for as many mAl~!I~'MD charitiey~s'possible, organizations with goals of benefitting children, our community, ~nd many others. I have traveled Texas, The United tt(!es and Canada meeting people, helping raise money for charities and fPro~oting our Tradition~l Gay Rodeo. A slmple childHpod trip to a rodeo 41 years ago with my grand110ther ~as sha~ed some o)the greatest efforts of my life. Ifonly she had knojwn wh~re oV{ simple trip pn yet another Saturday night would lead me. IIknow she would be proud gain, IwelcomfYou and Ihope you find the 30th Traditional Gay much fun and rewarding as Ido! www.roundupsaloon.com .- RAND MARS-MALL • Don ~ill has been an active'member of the Houston asers LGBT\Community for a long time, and has become ellL known), for his man~__talents and contributions Helping lesbians live as normally to tfl'e"Cityof Houston over",tbe years. as possible while coping with life threatening illnesses. Don is a Founding Member of Hallo~en Fantasy Ball, Founder of NIBL-Nights in Black~eather, the Boy & Girl of Montrose contests, and 'live;' a benefit lSyinvitation only for live singers in our city. He is a Produce~\and Directoj of the Mr. Prime Choice Texas Contest for the past 16 years as ~ell as being the Masters of Ceremony & Entertainment Director for the year~y Trans~ender Unity Banquet of 2003, 2094 and 2005. For more information visit: www.assisthers.org ~e has held many titles over the years such as the 1993, 1994, & 199~ Nk Venture-N4~d the 1993 Daddy of Montrose. Don was elected by his ~ommunity as Male Grand Marshall of the Houston Pride Parad~{i~ 1995 and ,was honored by the City of Houston where May 6th, 1998 wa~mamed Don -- l.)--()(')-- .....•..- 1-~ C l) f ~~(';o-~-~ Gill Day in Housto~ •. He has been the Executive Director of ~WA\Holiday Gharities sinC:{1991 and worked to maintain this organizatio1's effo,\s and JHL Photography grow it over the ye.ars. Don has received Awards from elected oflicirls in Lasso Your Rodeo Pictures Here! Texas such as Governor Ann Richards and has held many cbuntless ~ther Honors. Don has b~en featured in many articles written abo~t his wor~ for .JHLPhotography.instaproofs.com our community, including Rice University's 2013 an Oral HistaIY on "The life of Don Gill:'. Email: [email protected] Don established tR'e Gill Family,comprised of the best fund-raiSing men an ~Phone # (832)782-7932 women in HoustJn, lovingly known by many as "Pa" He is ver~ excited and honored to be na~ed Male Grand Marshall for Texas Traditions XXX Rodeo. IT'S RODEO•TIME ... TGRASTYLE! I will photograph your fundraising events, 1'111 An amatuEr For all the Rodeo action and -,. All the accolA~es never compare to living in and being Resp{cted by photograpHer that will excitement caught on film, go to birthdays, scouting events, tHE State of 1exas, TGRA and many other organizations. I AMproud my website at school events, family providE qllality prInts at JHLPhotograpy.instaproofs.com reunions, parade events, reasonABlE rates and prices. to call HoustClm and the Montrose area my Home. to see all the weekend's fun filled club socials, tailgate events and relive A Texas Tradition XXX Rodeo! parties and more ... GRAND 1t~SHALL Nancy Ford found her vq!ce as an out lesbian in 1977, and really hasn't shut up since. Nancy's lifelong career in the LGBTpress has given her a front row seat to a remarkable and }Rarkling cultural revolution in the history of humanki~d. WHAT A WORLD, her award-wihning column ~ on LGBTissues, entertain;...-afiCl--insplresthousands of readers wherever it.....appears. Whether expressing distaste for Chick- fil-A, inventing new fays to come out to her Alzheimer's-afflicted mother, navigating unexpected luncheons with the ex-husband who outed her 30 years prior, or?ensitively discussing the long-term ravages of bullying, Nancy's columnhas been published monthly since 1988-a potential record in the LGBX~edia. Her book-is forthcoming. Simultaneously, as,a comedian, singer and songwriter, Nancy entertains the ~ , LGBTcommunity and those who I~ve to laugh with them since 1982. Her original solo show, THE DYKESHOW, has been in comedy clubs, theatres, nightclubs, festivals, colleges, and co~ferences throughout the U.S. e commtmity she loves and contri~;utes to throughout her life has honcfr"ed (!11/J~- VEGAS Nancy with\many awards: AbOUT tt'agazine's 2012 FACEAwards f0'lTd yJ!I DENVER CmCAGO Female Journalist; Kindred Spirits Foundation's 2010 Community TrEfasure PHOENIX John Itlstin Arona Awa'rd;The 2008 Houston Press C1ub'~Lone Star Award; OutSmart Magazine's 2006-2010 Gc&\est& Greatest Fe~le Entertainer; Houston Press' 200'5, 15th Will Roselli lIelBo.ial Cente. Annive)'5ary Honors: 15 ~haped Houston; OutSmart Magazin"s 2004 Gayest & Greate~':..F..e!JlalCommunitye Hero; 1999 QSyndicate's zboo Vice Versa Awards; 1999 Pride Houston's LGBT Pride Parade's FemJle Grand nJDlI,IAIIRDlI" SR.I Marshal; 1993~ 99~ Houston Press Readers' Choice, Best L01~1 Female Comic; & 1992 Pl£itleCommittee of Houston's Female Entertainer, Pride OCIOBER12. 20,2013 Award. Hilton 2401 East Lamar Blvd. Arlington, Texas Reservations (811) 640-3322, ext 6606 Nancy salutes fGRA on 30 years of service to Houston's LGBTlcommunity. Grateful to be honored as the 2013 Female Grand Marshal, sh1'~ allergic to horses, so do~'t expect much ropin' and ridin' Still,She looks great in a hat! HONORAR ) GRAN D MARS'HALL The 'Texas Gay Rodeo Association has named the late'tddie Taylor as our Hono~ry Grand Marshall for A Texas Tradition's XXXRode~ September 7th, 2012 our organization experienced a great loss when we were told of the passing of o~ ime friend and TGRA member, Eddie Taylor. o know Eddie was to know a real community hero, an inspiration to many and a true leader in Houston. He was an amazing man who gave everything to many individuals, organizations and fund-raising efforts for local & state charities over the past 20+ years. Eddie wefnhis first title in 1994 when he was awarded the title of ~r.

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