BULLSHEET THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE RENO RODEO ASSOCIATION VOL. 1 NO. 6 JUNE 2015

“CRASH” COOPER ART PRINT REVEALED IN THIS ISSUE Ash “Crash” Cooper, this year’s official Reno Rodeo limited edition poster artist, in LIMITED EDITION ART collaboration with President Larry Stacey, created a piece that captures the rodeo spirit PRINT AVAILABLE and depicts pick up men as they work to corral a wild bronco. “Larry and I both MARK YOUR believe the pick CALENDARS up men are an LITTLE BIG TOWN CONCERT integral part of the rodeo that GOLF TOURNAMENT often aren’t QUEEN SELECTION EVENTS featured when CHAMBER MIXER referring to the JUNIOR ROPING event,” Cooper said. “They have SPECIAL THANKS TO one of the most demanding OUR BULLSHEET skill sets, in SPONSORS: my opinion, DYNAGRAPHICS and deserve GRANT DALEN recognition for that.” MIKE MENTABERRY HOWARD WEISS Cooper draws inspiration for his Western artwork from his upbringing, ranching MARK ELSTON lifestyle and career as a rodeo clown. A self-taught artist, Cooper specializes in graphite and watercolor pieces and can create anything from moving realistic works to hilarious 3D CONCRETE and playful cartoons. RENO RODEO ASSOC. From a small town in Saskatchewan, Canada, Cooper spends 200 days of the year P.O. BOX 12335 working rodeos all over the U.S. and Canada. He spends the remaining 165 days of the year on his own ranch rearing cattle and young bulls. RENO, NV 89510 “We chose Crash Cooper because he is not only a gifted artist but lives and breathes (775) 329-3877 X100 the rodeo lifestyle as a clown and rancher,” said Stacey. “Plus, he has been a clown for WWW.RENORODEO.COM the Reno Rodeo on three different occasions, making him personally familiar with the Reno Rodeo way.” RSVP FOR LUNCHEONS AND Every year since 1981 the Reno Rodeo president has selected an artist to collaborate with and create a limited edition print. The design of the print was unveiled Thursday, DINNERS VIA PHONE AT: May 21, at the Eldorado Resort Casino. The 250 signed and numbered prints are on (775)329-3877 X 224 sale now through the Reno Rodeo office. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Well, it’s time to write Don’t forget the next membership luncheon on June 11 my last Bullsheet letter at the Nugget. During the luncheon the Miss Reno Rodeo before the 2015 rodeo. (Queen) candidates will be giving their speeches, and I As I reflect back upon my believe a fashion show may be planned. I would also like to year as your president, see the Reno Rodeo family support the Queen’s Committee the time has sure gone and the Miss Reno Rodeo candidates by attending the June by fast, and by the time 12th Queen’s luncheon which will be held at Rancharrah you read this Bullsheet, with the horsemanship competition. The coronation will we will probably only be that evening at 5:30 pm at the Peppermill. I encourage have about 14 days until you to attend these events and to show our support to all rodeo time! the contestants and especially to which ever young lady is selected as the 2016 Miss Reno Rodeo. We had a very good turnout for the May luncheon, and I was excited to reveal the 2015 Reno Rodeo art print. I want to thank everyone for their help in getting the Ash “Crash” Cooper did a great job capturing our Reno “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West” ready to go. Many of Rodeo pick-up men. At the luncheon our sponsors you put in a lot of hours to make Reno Rodeo a success, and drew their chute numbers and the events they will I do appreciate all your efforts. We are all looking forward to be sponsoring. I’d like to congratulate those sponsors a great rodeo and having a good time. See you in about 14 and thank them for all they do for us; we certainly days!!! appreciate their support for Reno Rodeo. Happy Trails Because the rodeo is quickly coming up on us, we Larry Stacy are having a committee chairmen’s meeting on Space is limited but still available for the Branding Room June 4th at 5:30 pm in the President’s Room. I would like pre-rodeo group dinner and entertainment.This is a great to see either the chairman or the co-chairman of each venue for entertaining family, friends, business associates, committee at that meeting to help finalize everything or for rewarding your employees. Groups of ten or more that is happening before the rodeo starts. Remember will enjoy succulent BBQ, while being entertained with a work day on June 13th starting at 8 o’clock that variety of musicians including Reno Idol winners and morning with the lunch served after our chores their bands. are done!

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT LARRY STACY Bill Bertelson Don Crank Ron Hostetler Mike Torvinen Bill Johnson Jim Lindsey Brad Sidener Mary Vuylsteke TREASURER RON HOSTETLER Clint Wells Debbie Sprague Jim Neil Jarvis Anderson Kim Surratt Mike Torvine Fred Woodside SECRETARY BILL SUMMY Craig Downie GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE

Like a puzzle with all sorting, the queen contest, the golf tournament, the cattle the outside border put drive, the concert, and the xtreme bulls. There are stalls together and some of to build, lines to mark, stages to set, buildings to place, the middle in place, the so much more behind the scenes work to get done; it will picture is becoming get done, without a doubt. Those are the final pieces that clearer, the pieces are just seem to so easily fall into place after the hard work of beginning to fit. But searching for the right pieces to put into the right place. like a large and difficult There a lot of hands to help each other with our puzzle, let puzzle it still takes a bit us not hinder, but help each other in the final process as it more time and effort gets a bit crazier and more frantic as time draws near to end to have all the final of our beginning... June 18th 2015!! pieces start to quickly Thank you, fall into place. Unknown to those outside of the Reno George Rodeo Association, the necessary pieces to produce the Reno Rodeo are many and varied. We all need to do our part to put them into place, but I believe we are at that June 10: Chamber Mixer. Wear your Reno Rodeo attire and particular stage of the puzzle process…very close! We welcome the businessmen and women of Reno in the need to be!! We are 28 days away from the start of the Past Presidents Room at 5:00 p.m. rodeo as I write. June 17 at 5:30 and again on June 20 at 2:00 tour the And let us not forget, however, the other events that Reno Rodeo grounds and learn what is new, what is usually begin to create excitement as well and lead into the only seen by the cowboys, and what the public has come unofficial start of the rodeo—the association team to enjoy.

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Hey there Reno Rodeo! Wow… YEE HAW—THE CATTLE DRIVE I can’t believe I am already IS COMING TO TOWN!!! writing my last Bull Sheet as Miss Reno Rodeo 2015. June We need your assistance on Thursday, June is here and so is the 96th Reno 18th, 11:30 at the intersection of Sutro Rodeo. I am so thankful for all and Wells. If you remember…last year the the support I have received City of Reno asked for our assistance with over the last year. This journey crowd control for “when the cows came has truly changed my life and home.” Again, we are being pressed into path in such a way that I will action to keep folks on the sidewalks, by always be thankful to Reno holding a rope line. If you can be there to Rodeo. I have made life long assist, please send an email to manpower@ connections and look forward to the future and still being renorodeo.com and let us know. It doesn’t part of Reno Rodeo for years to come. I am excited to see matter if you are an officer, member or everyone at the MRR Queen Pageant June 11th and 12th wrangler, we need your assistance! Let’s and hope to see all your family there as well. This month have a great turn out to get them doggies I will be participating in the Team Sorting as well as the on the grounds!!!!! Reno Rodeo Golf Tournament. Next stop Cattle Drive and Thanks from the Nominating Committee! on to the most amazing ten days of rodeo. I also hope everyone comes out to support all the amazing events during the days of the rodeo—such as on Wednesday the All Girls Invitational Team Roping. Thank you to everyone and I look forward to a great ending to my reign! HAPPY TRAILS GABBY MADRASO 2015 MISS RENO RODEO

GOLF TIME! The annual rodeo golf tournament is set for June 6th at Washoe, with an 8:00 shotgun start. The price is $135.00 a person or $540.00 a team of four, and hole sponsorship is $100.00 per hole.

Applications are available from Jim Carpenter, or you can register on line at renorodeofoundation.org or via email at [email protected]. You can also call Clara at 322-9875 at the Foundation. Previous years have sold out, and as of Director Emeritus Andy Andreason worked his magic on this writing there are only 20 openings the remodel of the Past President’s barbecue. New features so reserve your spot today! include a steering wheel to raise and lower the grill, Not a golfer? Come out for lunch multiple gas controls and a custom paint job including the ($25.00) and enjoy the day. rodeo logo. Check this out at work day this year. THE RENO RODEO CHAMPIONSHIP DRILL TEAM COMPETITION

Every year the Reno Rodeo Association puts on a is returning to defend their title. The California Championship Drill Team Competition in the Indoor Rangers Mounted Drill Team is made up of kids Arena. It is free to the public so bring the family and from ages 9 to 18. Chairman Bill Summy says this enjoy a fast paced event. Watch riders of all ages from competition brings together the best equestrian Nevada, California, Oregon and Washington competing drill teams on the West Coast filled with nonstop on horseback performing exciting drill formations. action and excitement. There are 12 teams entered for 2015. The 2014 Reno The Judges for this year’s event are Debbie Dunphy Rodeo Grand Champion “California Rangers Eagle Troop”, from Michigan, Connie Evans from Idaho, Kim a Junior Mounted Drill Team from Simi Valley, California Taylor from California and Stephanie Anderson from Reno, Nevada. We want to thank all our 2015 supporters; The Golden Express, A-Master Mechanic, Rock’n K Productions, RB & Company, Terry & Francine Donshick, Dr. Sykes “The Reno Dentist”, CPA Jack Oliver, Bed Rock Construction, Windy Moon Quilts, Core Construction, The Nugget Hotel & Casino, All American Jewelry and Loan, All Seasons Lawn, WTR Electric, H & E Electric, Big O Tire, the Peppermill Hotel & Casino, the Stitching Post, Bonanza Casino, Hot August Nights, The Great Reno Balloon Race, Horse Power Strategies, and All Together Mobil DYNA-7.75x5.pdf 1 5/23/13 2:48California PM Rangers Eagle Troop Bicycle Rentals located in Livermore, California. NEW ERA. NEW DYNA. It’s a new era of business out there. You need a cutting-edge marketing resource partner that can keep pace. Find out how Dynagraphics is taking marketing solutions beyond print at dynareno.com.

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RENO RODEO THEME NIGHTS BUY A BRICK Don’t ‘cha just hate it when you show up to the Through the Reno Rodeo “Buy A Brick” program you can rodeo and everyone is wearing red, white, and become a part of the Reno Rodeo’s legacy. For $250 or blue, and you are decked out in pink? Here is your $500, you can create a message to be laser engraved own personal list of theme nights, so you can plan on one of the bricks that your wardrobe accordingly: paves the pathway to the rodeo office. Choose from Thursday, June 18: Wrangler Retro Night (wear old, two sizes, 4x8 or 8x8, or funky, retro wear) have your name listed with Friday, June 19: Patriot Night (red, white, and blue) others for $100. Saturday, June 20: Ram Truck Night (red shirts) Forms are available from Denise in the Reno Rodeo Sunday, June 21: Father’s Day (tan) office, or contact Bill Price Monday, June 22: Jack Daniels Night (black shirt) at [email protected] for more information. Tuesday, June 23: Man Up Crusade (purple for advocacy to stop domestic violence) MEMBERSHIP PARKING DURING THE RODEO Wednesday, June 24: Wolf Pack Night (blue or wolf Parking passes for Wranglers will be handed out on work pack wear) day when you get you badge. Members can pick up their Thursday, June 25: Coors Night (silver or gray) parking pass at the luncheon or on work day. Membership parking will be on Wells Avenue between gate 2 and Friday, June 26: Pink Night for Breast Cancer the new gate, gate 2.5 on the northwest corner of the Awareness (pink) fairgrounds. There is additional parking on Wells south of Saturday, June 27: Wrangler Gold Tour (any clean Sadlier. If you have any questions, please call Troy Gardner, shirt left? Wear it.) Public Parking Chairman at 722-8769. FOUNDATION NEWS

With the Reno Rodeo just around the corner, it is more Eagle Valley Children’s Home: Respite Care than fitting to extend our sincerest gratitude for your Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center: The Sponsored hard work and dedication to the rodeo. The Reno Rodeo Child Rider Foundation’s funding of the scholarship and community Minden Rotary Club Foundation: Douglas County grant recipients is made possible due to the many Backpack Buddies contributions of every Wrangler, Member and Director Nevada Bighorns Unlimited: Maison T. Ortiz Youth - thank you for giving so generously of your time and Outdoor Skills Camp talent to benefit so many in need. Nevada Diabetes Association: Camp Buck for Diabetic Reno Rodeo Foundation Scholarship Awards Children Thank you to the Scholarship Committee members, Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation: E-Kids chaired by Trustee Jack Schroeder, for their recommendations receiving board approval to support Northern Nevada Dental Health Program: Jason Eberle the following scholars. Memorial Fund Scholarship Recipients, High School, College & Major No. Nevada R.A.V.E. Family Foundation: The Rave Family Center Riley Azevdeo, Bishop Manogue, UNR, Pre-Medical The Solace Tree: Solace Tree: Camp Hope Emily Boggs, Spring Creek, UNR, Accounting Washoe County Safe n Sober Foundation: Safe and Sober Blake Duncan, Lowery High, Great Basin College and Grad Nights UNR, Law Washoe County Legal Services: Children’s Advocacy Taylor Fruth, Douglas High, UNR, Nursing Western Folklife Center: Cowboy Poetry Children’s Kestra Higby, Fernley High, UNR, Biology Program Tessa Hubert, Wells High, UNR, Agriculture Education Women & Children’s Center of the Sierra: Diaper Bank Ashley Huntsberger, Smith Valley, UNR, Elementary Education Funding over $70,000 this year in educational scholarships and community grants continue to be Jessica Martin, Douglas High, UNR, Pre-Veterinary shining examples of pride and stewardship as a result of Science the long standing partnership between the Reno Rodeo Adora Shortridge, Fernley High, Western Nevada College, and the Reno Rodeo Foundation. Forest Management & Ecology Clara Andriola Amber Spinuzzi, Yerington High, UNR, Pre-Veterinary Foundation Executive Dir. Science Mirna Torres, Elko High, Great Basin College, Physical Therapy NOTICES TO ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Reno Rodeo Foundation Community Grants Please let the Nominating Committee know as soon Thank you to the Grants Committee members, chaired as possible of any changes required for your rosters. by Trustee Sandy Raffealli, for their recommendations If you need additional personnel, let us know how receiving board approval to support the following many are required to complete your committee. We organizations. will be assigning new Wrangler’s where needed. Send Organizations & Funded Programs requests to [email protected] or to Sharon DeSimoni at [email protected] or Steve Edgar 2121 N. Evergreen: Carson Valley Junior Rodeo at [email protected]. Assistance League of Reno-Sparks: Children in Transition Please, submit an email list of volunteers who do Child Assault Prevention Project of Washoe County: not have a badge and will require a Day Pass to the Elementary Abuse Prevention Workshops following email: [email protected]. Day Children’s Cabinet Stitches: Western & Rodeo Themed Passes will no longer be issued without prior approval Quilts by a Committee Chairman. BYLAWS REDEAUX

The Reno Rodeo Association’s Articles of of 2014 we held a workshop dedicated specifically to the Incorporation and Bylaws are like the Declaration of general membership to make comment and voice concerns. Independence and U.S. Constitution. They are our The directors and past presidents were also afforded the founding documents. They define our purpose and same opportunity. set the framework within which we should operate We have moved through the process of revising the bylaws to ensure our success and longevity. They are and getting the approval of the Executive Committee and critically important to this association. Board of Directors. That process included two separate As you know, we have been working to revise the meetings where we reviewed the proposed revisions in their bylaws to make some clarifications and improve entirety, page by page. the way the Association operates. While the On May 20, 2015 (remember the process started in August bylaws specify that the Board of Directors are the of 2014) we held a general membership meeting to get governing body of the association, and the Executive final approval of the proposed revisions to the bylaws. A Committee of the Board of Directors will address the quorum for a meeting of the general membership requires day to day operating issues , the ultimate authority 140 members to be present. We had 85 in attendance; no to revise or amend the bylaws rests with the general business could be conducted. Ours is a large and complex membership of the association. That authority has organization, we needs a framework within which to operate not been delegated to the Board of Directors. so as to protect not only our fans but the association and As chairman of the Bylaws Committee, I made a every member of the association. We need to get our bylaws personal commitment to ensure our members had a passed and we need every member of this association to voice in the process of revising the bylaws. In August be involved. It is critically important to our success and longevity. We will be calling another general membership meeting to amend the quorum provision for general membership meetings. We need you to answer the call and attend that meeting and exercise your right to vote on our bylaws. The revisions being proposed will mean more opportunity for more people to be more involved in the association. If you don’t care about “that stuff” that is fine, after you show up and vote! If you feel like no one is interested in what you have to say, the revised bylaws will provide more opportunity to make your voice heard. So please answer the call to the general membership meeting and then let’s all go out and put on the best “Wildest, Richest, Rodeo in the West” that has ever been!

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S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 Miss Reno Rodeo Finance Committee Ushers’ Meeting Golf Queen Committee Reno Rodeo Office TBA Tournament Dinner Meeting 4:30 pm 5:30 pm Washoe Golf Course Pinnochio’s 7:00 am 6:00 pm Executive Board Committee Chair Reno Rodeo Meeting Conference Room Reno Rodeo 5:30 pm President’s Room 5:30 pm BSD Committee Reno Rodeo President’s Room 6:00 pm 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 MAP meeting Chamber Mixer Miss Reno Rodeo MRR Horsemanship Work Day GMA Reno Rodeo Personal Interviews Rancharrah Reno Rodeo Grounds 6:00 pm President’s Room Reno Rodeo Conf 8:00 am 8:00 am 5:30 pm Room @ 9:30 am MRR Horsemanship Member Luncheon Lunch @ Rancharrah Queens 11:00 am Nugget @ 12 noon MRR Coronation Miss Reno Rodeo Peppermill @ 7 pm Written Test Reno Rodeo Conf Room @ 3:30 pm 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Little Big Businessman’s Steer Cattle Drive arrives First Day Extreme Mustang Town Concert Decorating Calcutta Reno Rodeo of the Rodeo Makeover Reno Rodeo Arena Sponsors’ Tent Grounds at 12 noon Reno Rodeo Arena Events Center Arena gates open at 7:00 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Indoor Arena show at 8:05 Xtreme Bulls 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Tour of Rodeo Reno Rodeo Arena Grounds 7:00 pm Tour of Rodeo 5:30 pm Grounds 2:00 pm BULLSHEET STORIES DUE FOR JULY

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Junior Roping Finals Night Challenge Reno Rodeo Arena Indoor Arena 7:00 pm Pavilion 7:00 am Extreme Mustang Makeover Finals and Adoption Events Center Arena Indoor Arena 12 noon- 4:30 pm 28 29 30 SAVE THE DATE JULY 11 . MEMBERSHIP BBQ LITTLE BIG TOWN CONCERT THANKS TO 3D Concrete Reno, Nevada By now you’ve already heard that Little Big Town will be kicking off our rodeo in style, on Tuesday, the For the their new work 16th. Following the release of their sixth studio album Pain Killer featuring top 10 hit “Day Drinking” and fan on the sidewalk favorite “Girl Crush,” Little Big Town kicks off their 2015 “Pain Killer Tour” in the Reno Rodeo grandstands. next to the While ticket sales have been good there are still plenty Reno Rodeo office of good tickets available, including some box seats. Tickets are $38.50 for general admission grandstand seating, $48.50 for reserved, $58.50 for the floor and $150.50 for a complete VIP experience. Purchase tickets online at Ticketswest.com, nashfm981.com or 775-348-1898 HushEntertain.com. But for the best deal, go to Lawlor to buy your tickets. The night of the concert, tickets will be an additional $5.00 at the door. COME CHEER ON OUR PARADE You are not going to want to miss this concert. The award winning group was recently seen on the People Saturday morning, June 23rd….this year the parade Choice Awards, playing with Faith Hill. The concert is is running north on Center Street from East Liberty to brought to us with the help of KBUL 98.1 NASH-FM and Fifth Street, since the bridge is out. We are honored to Hush Entertainment. have Senator Dean Heller as our 2015 parade Grand Marshall. We have 12 Equestrian Drill Teams which translates to 150 horses and riders in beautiful grooming and costumes. The Reno Bighorns Cheerleaders will be LAST CALL… there, too. Come early, bring your lawn chairs, a cup of coffee and The following 10 people enjoy the morning as you cheer on the many visiting have not yet picked up entries, our local kids, and who knows, maybe the past their first edition Reno presidents will have a special entry! The parade starts Rodeo Legacy Vodka: at 10:00 a.m. Kevin Rose Tina Miller Don Evans Jody Covert Dan Warren Tawania Tuxon Steve Teserio Clint Wells Heidi Price Devalle Miss Reno Rodeo – Lots of action, and plenty of ways Erica Smith (2 bottles) to support the Queen’s program. Please see Larry’s These bottles must be picked up at 7 Troughs letter for more details, check your calendar, and Distillery, during their regular hours, before June 15, watch your email for more news updates. or they will be released. BISHOP MULE DAYS THANKS TO WOO HOO! We won first place for 2 up hitch! 3D Concrete Reno, Nevada For the their new work on the sidewalk next to the Reno Rodeo office THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE IS STILL LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL BFI (all day Monday for the BFI event) for information: anyone on the Nominating Committee. Count Team Counters (morning shift: Contact [email protected] This request does not mean you will 8am – 1pm) Money counting experience If you are interested in moving to or automatically be moved, however your Ushers Able to navigate stairs starting volunteering for another committee, request will be reviewed and every 775-348-1898 at 5:30 pm please submit an email request to effort will be made to accommodate Team RRT Year round committee [email protected] or contact your request.

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Dear (NAME) sometimes drunk “kids” and tired adults), guests with handicaps that aren’t always visible, and any other of a Does this sound familiar: Work. Meetings. Family. Work, myriad of problems that people face…but they all are more committee meetings. Miss the family. More work coming to the Reno Rodeo, our rodeo, to simply enjoy and then board meetings, director meetings, elections? themselves for a few hours. Let’s make sure Well, in the unforgettable words of Beetlejuice “It’s that happens. showtime!” So please smile and say “thanks for coming.” Be patient. We have reached the goal we’ve all been working together Be inclusive and welcoming. Let’s continue to show to achieve. It is the event of the year that has taken our our guests from far and near what gracious hosts and blood, sweat and occasional tears. So now what? hostesses we all are. Many of us work our regular jobs right up to the hours That’s our two cents worth…thanks for reading, before rodeo starts. We are tired, stressed, and often The MAP Committee pushed to the max. But this is the time for us to really Bill Price and Marjie Swiatek show our colors, put our best boot forward, and provide Co-Chairmen our guests with a fun, safe and memorable rodeo experience. Did you know each of us, whether we are aware of it or not, provides marketing, advertising and After the rodeo, head over to the Double R Bar as an especially public relations every time we interact with alternative to the Jack tent. our guest? Thursday through Saturdays in the North Pavillion. We may see tired kids and inebriated adults (and