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I N S I D BACKCOUNTRY CAMPS THE WILD WITHIN STAFF HIGHLIGHT E PAGE 7-9 PAGE 16 PAGE 23 PhilmontScoutRanch.org July 13, 2012 Issue 6 PhilNewsRopin’ and Ridin’ for Wranglers at 90th By Beverly Ponterio Independence Staff Writer Maverick Rodeo By Katie Sill Staff Writer Throughout its history, a number of wranglers have represented Philmont’s ranch department at the July 4 Maverick Club Rodeo in Cimarron. Meanwhile, the remaining wranglers are always in attendance to support their friends and coworkers. This year, wranglers Dee Cwian and Kelly Knight participated in the senior barrel race. “Wranglers are not required A man rides in the calf roping competition at the Maverick Club Rodeo on Wednesday, July 4 in Cimarron. RACHEL TAYLOR/PHILNEWS to compete but we are expected to be Deidre Cwian competes in the barrel racing The 90th annual Maverick explained the Maverick Club, behind the name was because competition during the Maverick Club Rodeo on at the rodeo,” said Club Rodeo kicked off with a which puts on the rodeo no other club such as Lions or Wednesday, July 4 in Cimarron. ERIN NASH/ Knight. PHILNEWS PHOTOGRAPHER parade celebrating July 4. The every year, and its history. The Kiwanis could brand them under The wranglers parade began on one end of town Maverick Club was formed in their rules, leaving them as horses in the rodeo. that decide to participate must and led straight to the Rodeo 1922 by citizens of the Village individuals. This is all according Knight and Cwian picked pay their own entry fee for the Fairgrounds. Admission was of Cimarron. The purpose was to the rodeo announcer, R.W. two cavalcade horses – Sunset events they wish to compete in. eight dollars and the stands were to “pursue social, civic, and Hampton a Philmont wrangler and Little John – to ride. These With the permission of the Ranch filled by 10 a.m. when events educational activities, while in the 70’s, now a western singer/ horses are used primarily for department and Bob Rickleffs began. avoiding political and religious songwriter. trail rides throughout the season. the Ranch Superintendent, the At the Grand Entry, they viewpoints.” The reasoning The parade was led by many At the end of the cavalcade Continued on page 5, Rodeo wranglers can even ride Philmont Continued on page 5, Wranglers Friday 7/13 Saturday 7/14 Sunday 7/15 Monday 7/16 Tuesday 7/17 Wednesday 7/18 Thursday 7/19 Friday 7/20 Weather Hi 86–Lo 53 Hi 85–Lo 54 Hi 85–Lo 54 Hi 86–Lo 55 Hi 87–Lo 54 Hi 86–Lo 55 Hi 84 –Lo 52 Hi 83–Lo 53 Forecast 2 | PhilNews ACTIVITIES PhilmontScoutRanch.org PHILNEWS Sunday 8 Monday 9 Tuesday 10 Wednesday 11 Thursday 12 Friday 13 Saturday 14 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Coffee House Stargazing at in the Staff the Stockade, Team Dining Hall meet on SSSAC porch Editor-in-Chief Owen McCulloch NPS Manager Bryan Hayek Sunday 15 Monday 16 Tuesday 17 Wednesday 18 Thursday 19 Friday 20 Saturday 21 PhilNews Editor 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 8 p.m. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Time TBA Amanda Push Humans vs Overnight Volleyball on Yoga @ Small Movie Brat Day @ “Dark Knight Zombies, hike to Crater Health Lodge Fry “Batman Baldy Pavilion Rises” in meet in Badly Lake lawn court Begins” @ Trinidad PhilNews Writers Pavilion 8 p.m. Baldy Pavilion 8 p.m. Beverly Ponterio Rugby on Karaoke “Dark Knight” Garett Franklyn Health Lodge Night @ Baldy Knitting @ Baldy Katelyn Sill lawn Pavilion lessons in Pavilion Walcutt Room Matthew Baide Photography Manager Katy Mooney PSA Annual Reunion in Tulsa The Philmont Staffyears later the PSA will – if encouraged to bring any guests Philbrook rotunda Photographers Association invites all Philmont only for a couple of hours – you believe would enjoy this beginning at 6:30 p.m. staff members – whether or not “occupy” and retake possession event. • Silver Sage awards beginning Albert Germann members of the PSA – to its of this Tulsa landmark which is The schedule is as follows: at 8:00 p.m. in the Philbrook Connor Spurr Annual Meeting and Reunion so interwoven with Philmont’s • October 26, arrive in Tulsa auditorium. The evening will David Spitznagel October 26-28 in Tulsa. This history. and mingle at Edward B. conclude at 9:30 p.m. Erin Nash will be a once in a lifetime event In addition, there is an Delk’s Bar in the Philtower. Preferred rates for a block Lynn DeCapo to share with your Philmont opportunity for a guided (This bar is named for the of rooms at the downtown friends, old and new. historical tour of downtown architect who designed the Courtyard Marriott – next door Matthew Prokosch The Annual Meeting will be Tulsa explaining the Philtower, Philtower, Villa Philbrook to the Philtower and Edward B. Rachel Taylor held in the ornate gothic lobby of Philcade, Philbrook and the and Villa Philmonte. Delk’s Bar – have been obtained. the Philtower, and the Reunion Phillips’ impact on Tulsa. And Also note that Oklahoma The rates are as follows: Photo Lab Lead dinner will be at Waite Phillips’ when that is done, you will be alcoholic beverage laws will • Standard King Bedroom, Matthew Martin other home, the magnificent able to tour the meticulously be in force.) $85 plus tax. Villa Philbrook. restored offices of Waite Phillips • October 27, historical tour, 9 • 2 Queen Bedroom, $89 plus For those of you who may in the Philtower. a.m.; tour of Waite Phillips’ tax. Photo Lab Techs have forgotten your Phillips All these opportunities offices, 11a.m.; Annual• Tax is 13.517%. Valet parking Alexander Jokerst history, during the winters Waite wrapped into a single weekend Meeting in Philtower, 1:30 is $5 overnight. Zack Sherrard and Genevieve Phillips resided in is not likely to happen again, so p.m.; festivities at Villa Reserve your room by Tulsa at Villa Philbrook, a similar don’t be left out. Join with your Philbrook beginning at 4:30 calling the Courtyard Marriott at Marketing Manager but much larger residence than Philmont friends to create a p.m. 918-508-7400, tell them you are the Villa Philmonte. The Phillips unique Philmont memory. • October 28, depart at your calling to reserve a room for the Greg Dunbar donated Villa Philbrook to the Your charge for this event leisure. Philmont Staff Association event citizens of Tulsa and it now is just the cost of the dinner at The Villa PhilbrookOctober 26 and 27 at the special Marketing Staff houses a highly regarded art Philbrook, $30. You can make festivities include: rate, and give them your credit Vincent Haines museum and is the most popular your reservation on-line (www. • Self guided garden tours, and card details. place in Tulsa for special events. philstaff.com) or you can register docent guided museum tours Questions? Contact Randy The Philtower was Waite at the PSA office at the Training (Philbrook is an outstanding Saunders at the PSA office at 575- Lead Videographer Phillips’ business headquarters Center. The firm cut-off date fine arts museum) beginning 376-1138, or at randy.saunders@ Sean Barber and was given to the Boy Scouts for reservations is October 16. at 4:30 p.m. scouting.org of America to help support Persons showing up at Philbrook • Refreshments on the terrace Videographer Philmont financially as part without a reservation cannot be – where Waite and Genevieve of the “second donation” of accommodated. (You can attend Phillips entertained their Nick Pittman Philmont in 1941. The BSA took the Annual Meeting and other guests -- beginning at 5:30 possession of the Philtower in events without a reservation p.m. 1942 but later sold it. Seventy and at no charge.) You are • Dinner in the elegant PhilmontScoutRanch.org 3 | PhilNews Philbrook rotunda beginning at 6:30 p.m. • Silver Sage awards beginning at 8:00 p.m. in the Philbrook auditorium. The evening will conclude at 9:30 p.m. Preferred rates for a block of rooms at the downtown Courtyard Marriott – next door to the Philtower and Edward B. Delk’s Bar – have been obtained. The rates are as follows: • Standard King Bedroom, $85 plus tax. • 2 Queen Bedroom, $89 plus tax. • Tax is 13.517%. Valet parking is $5 overnight. Reserve your room by calling the Courtyard Marriott at 918-508-7400, tell them you are calling to reserve a room for the Philmont Staff Association event October 26 and 27 at the special rate, and give them your credit card details. Questions? Contact Randy Saunders at the PSA office at 575- 376-1138, or at randy.saunders@ scouting.org 4 | PhilNews MARK’S MINUTE PhilmontScoutRanch.org During this past week, we that according to folklore Mark’s Minute: have been able to enjoy a beautiful warns of changing Continued from Page 1, Rodeo full moon. The accumulated weather patterns. Cimarron Municipal Schools of Philmont’s Activities staff smoke in the air from the fires • Watching the A Legacy of Excellence dressed in interpretive clothing Reflection of across the West added to the August shooting stars as characters like Waite Phillips, color and intensity of those first darting around like Lucien Maxwell, Kit Carson, and few moments as it peaked in the lightning bugs from the The Cimarron Schools is many more. The American and Night Skies East and began its way across the south. seeking: New Mexico flags were followed sky. This full moon experience • L o o k i n g By Mark Anderson by the Maverick Club flag.