CAUFORNIA ROPEOS For the year

Bay Area - San Jose June 15-17,2001

L.A. Rodeo Los Angeles April27-29, 2001

IGRA Finals Rodeo Palm Springs October 18-212001

Sierra Stampede Sacramento San Diego Rodeo Aug 17-19 2000 San Diego September 21-23, 2001 The IGRA board will be votlllf', on the IGRA Trustee's Report proposals in the next few weeks, and my guess By David Medzerian, JGRA Trustee is that the Coors proposal will be approved-­ Folks, a number of important items have based solely on the strength of the dollar figures. come up at the IGRA level in recent weeks. In that case, I recommended to the chapters that Our IGRA Board meeting at Finals happened a they prepare action plans on how they'll respond little late to make the November Chute, so to the potential for criticism in the form of here's a summary from my report to our State letters to the local gay rags, comments during Board in November. chapter meetings or public events, or protesters We spent a good deal of time at the outside a rodeo. We don't know that ANY of GSGRA State Board meeting discussing the these things will happen, but it would be in our two IGRA beer-sponsorship proposals, from best interest to be ready just in case. A lot of Coors and our current sponsor, Bud Light. If good ideas were also discussed on how we The Golden State Gay Rodeo Association we boil it down to nothing but numbers, the might educate our own members and chapters President: Mark Marshall 4226 East 15th Street VP Admin: Sammy Van Galder Long Beach, Ca 90804 Coors contract is clearly stronger: on how to respond to criticism of Coors or the Coors sponsorship. And because alifornia is VP Rodeo: Nancy Novak www.gsgra.org Treasurer: Bill Chapmam e-mail: [email protected] Total value over two years: such a critical market, there is strong sentiment Secretary: Ken Valdez (619) 293-0666 Bud $200,000; Coors $299,000 that Coors will be especially eager to work with Total value over four years: us to help resolve any issues that might arise. Bud $435,000; Coors $637,000 When the IGRA vote takes place, you can Amount each rodeo gets over two years: be sure I'll let you know the outcome asap . Bud $9,750; Coors $11,500, plus (About Bud Light: Our existing contract ivcs $1,000 each year for advertising Bud Light the right to match any other offer, but Amount each rodeo gets over four years: Bud was unable to come up with the same Merry Christ~as Bud $21,500;Coors $23,500, plus amount of money as Coors. Bud Light has been $1,000 each year for advertising a terrific sponsor over the last two years; I Both contracts are for two years with options to especially appreciate that they came to our Happy Cha"ukah a"d a extend. The biggest difference in the contracts rescue two years when Miller unexpectedly is that Coors' proposal includes a sizeable ended its IGRA sponsorship. I know we al l amount each year for various IGRA expenses, extend our heartfelt thanks to Anheuser-Busch Very Prosperous a"d like marketing, insurance and the annual IGRA and to James Ramey, A-B's California-based University. "alternate lifestyles" marketing manager, for However, as we know, there is concern their generous support, help and friendship over Rodeo Filled in areas of our community as to how some the last two years.) local markets might react to a Coors Also in the next few weeks, the IGRA sponsorship. (Remember, this is not a question Board will vote on renewing our sponsorship New Year of how we feel about the Coors boycott or agreement with Instinct Magazine. The IGRA whether it should or shouldn't continue; the Board had several concerns about how Instinct issue is entirely how will our local markets and IGRA were working together (or weren't), fro~ all your frie"ds respond to our being sponsored by but those items have been worked out and I'm Coors. And, for our rodeos to be IORA­ confident we will OK this contract for 2001. sanctioned, each must be sponsored by the Some other items of interest: itt 9-.S.G-.R.A. IGRA beer sponsor.) -- All of GSGRA is gearing up for 200 I, After thorough discussion at the state with four big rodeos, plus JGRA Convention meeting, an advisory vote was taken to give me and IGRA Finals. For convention (July 26-29 in a sense of how our state officers and chapter Long Beach), we'll again have the chapters take representatives felt. The vote proved what we'd on various roles- running registration, selling 1~ ~ ~ #.t ~ N'I/,J.aw. ct thought all along: The issue is clearly dance tickets, staffing the office, serving as The Golden State Gay Rodeo Association geographic (the Southern California coastal "runners"; start to think about what you'd like to Newsletter CoChairs chapters have concerns; the others are do, and we'll start assigning duties during the Ruth Hilderbrandt mamarodeo@aol. com comfortable with a Coors sponsorship), and in March GSGRA board meeting. For fin als, the and Joseph Olney [email protected] those affected areas, there is great division and Greater Palm Springs Chapter is working ex tra uncertainty about the potential effect of a hard to get things ready; keep your ears opl'n for Coors sponsorship. how you can help. (Continued on Pa~t· 1) '---G_s_G_R_A_s_T_. A_T_E_B_. o_. A_R_o_ ....l I... __R_o_o_E_o_c_A_L_E_N_o_A __ R_ __. Much transpired at the November State Board meeting, and I felt that a report was in order. RODEO MEETING SCHEDULE If you would like to contact me regarding any of the issues listed below, please call 619-543- The next General Membership Meeting will 9686 or email to [email protected] be held on Wednesday, January 3rd, and on For those of you who have been to final s or Tuesday, January 16th, the Rodeo Texas rodeo this year, you may have noticed Roundtable Meeting will take place. All "Team G.S.G.R.A." shirts. They are available members, and people interested in finding to ALL members ofG.S.G.R.A. If you would out more about rodeo, are invited to attend like one, please contact me as soon as possible, these meetings. All meetings take place at 1rl~~i' ~~~~'· !!·~.c,, ~,. ~~~~~~ and we'll see if we can't get a shirt for you by the GSGRA-SD office, located at 3768 30th Congratulations to our newly elected Executive Board! 1:7 Phoenix Rodeo. The shirts are $40.00 St. in San Diego. Mark Marshall (Capitol Crossroads Chapter), President-Joseph Berry our fearless State President is in the process of Finals Results VP Rodeo Operations-Robert Farley creating a "California College" where we as a Executive VP-Clay Wright state can go to trade information, ideas, etc. The 14th annual IGRA finals rodeo was held Treasurer-Del Castillo The idea is an evolution from the IGRA October 19th thru the 22nd in Albuquerque, Secretary-Angie Blumer University that was put into motion by Craig NM. The following contestants qualified and Rouse (Bay Area Chapter -Current IGRA competed in the following events: Ron Call NOW A FEW WORDS FROM OUR NEW PRESIDENT President.) Mark has requested input from all & Sy Iverson-Goat Dressing; Larry Rose­ the chapters on this event, and I am currently ; Bonnie Boone-Barrel Racing, Hello. Thank you so much for electing me as your president for 2001. My looking to form a committee to gather ideas , Flag Race, , from our chapter. If you have any ideas or Breakaway , Calf Roping on fust job as president is to ensure that we have the people in place to put would like to join the committee please let me Foot, Steer Decorating & Wild Drag Race; on a fabulous rodeo next year. If you are interested in helping to make the know! Randy Funderburk-Barrel Racing, Pole Chapter run smoothly, or are interested in helping to make the rodeo it­ The state royalty competition was held last Bending, Flag Race, , Wild self happen, here are the positions that you can fill: month at the State Board Meeting in Palm Drag Race, Steer Decorating & Goat Springs. Congratulations to our new State Dressing; David Renier-Barrel Racing, media relations, community outreach, donations, finance, corporate spon­ Royalty- 3 of which from our own chapter! Team Roping, Breakaway Calf Roping, Mr. GSGRA 200 I Ron Call (San Diego), Mr Steer Decorating, Goat Dressing & Wild sorship, welcoming committee, mobility & logistics, education, events & 51 activities, Pride, system support, office manager, vp rodeo ops assistant, GSGRA 200 I I runner up (Armando Reyna Drag Race; Kirk Carter-Barrel Racing, Pole (Capitol Crossroads), Miss. GSGRA 2001 Bending, Team Roping, Breakaway Calf rodeo director, roundtable secretary, arena coordinator, awards, contest- Reva aka Sy Iverson (San Diego), and Ms. Roping, Calf Roping on Foot, Steer ant representative, entertainment stage manager, boots & brief fundraiser, GSGRA 200 I Michelle Chagnon (San Diego). Decorating, Goat Dressing & Wild Drag hoe-down sound, hospitality, hotel, merchandise, security, set design, Our royalty worked VERY hard in preparing Race. A BIG CONGRATULATIONS go to tickets, treasury, vendors, volunteers, archives, bylaws, membership, for the event, including raising $1,660 for our Bonnie Boone (3rd runner-up in Women's newsletter, chapter fundraising, and membership discount. If interested, I. chapter. You GO Girls!- now get to work. All-Around) & Randy Funderburk (4th please contact me at (619) 298-4708. Looking for people to help organize a "multi­ runner-up in Men's All-Around). pronged attack of San Diego." The idea is to have bus trips for the CHAPTER CHRISTMAS PARTY other chapters to come down and have a great . time together. Any ideas? Want to help? Let Come join us to celebrate the holiday me know! season. GSGRA-SD is having a potluck on Want to compete in rodeo but don't know how We would love to hear from you. If you would like to contact us, or get information on our Saturday, Dec. 16 from 7pm to midnight. organization, please do so at: to get started? Looking to improve your Turkey, ham and soft drinks will be current rodeo skills? There is a tentative plan provided. RSVP to Tony Nicholson at (619) for a buckout up in Los Angeles on March I 0. HOTLINE/ VOICE MAIL: (619) 298-4708 506-1054 to see what side dish is needed. FAX: (619) 298-4709 More details to follow, but if you would like to BYOB! E-MAIL: [email protected] be notified as we find out more, call me! WEB PAGE: www.sandiegorodeo.com EX·PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE EX·VP OF RODEO IGRA Trustee's Report The Royal Word (Continued from Page 2) OPERATIONS MESSAGE -- IGRA University will be Feb. 16-18 in Howdy everyone! Well, thi s is the month Howdy Folks! Omaha. This will be the second annuai1GRA we step down. By the time this reaches you, Some have asked why I chose not to run for you will have a new Royalty Team. We would Wow! What can I say but thanks! I want to U, a great weekend of seminars, id ea-sharing office this year. The decision was a very diffi­ like to thank everyone for supporting us this thank the members for honoring me with the and brainstorming on all levels and aspects of cult one for me for consider our chapter as my rodeo. If you want to get more involved or just year. It has been the time of our lives· extended family, but the strong possibility for Member of the Year award for 200 I. I was something we will remember, always.' speechless and stunned when I was an­ learn a whole lot about IGRA -- and have a educational plans outside of San Diego in June And, thank you to Palm Springs for hosting nounced. I am still sort of in shock. It is a great time doing it - I strongly suggest you 2001 precluded me from running. I will be the State Board Meeting and Royalty great honor and I follow in amazing foot­ attend. staying in California and hope to continue to competition. A special thanks to Doug Graff, steps. I will always remember it. I think I'm -- GSGRA's Doug Graff, as IGRA P.R. work at the state level and in my future local Sammy Van Galder, Tony Nicholson, Victoria sti II in shock. spokesperson, is coordinating efforts for IGRA chapter. to have a booth at the upcoming Gay and London, Barry Hamm, Frank Delgado, Lonni I would like to congratulate the new board. I So as former President of the San Diego Chap­ Lesbian Business Expos, on Feb. 10-11 in San LaBel, and many others. We can ' t list all the am sure the chapter will be in great hands. It ter of the G.S.G.R.A., I would like to recap Francisco and March 17-18 in New York. names because the list will go on and on. We is a little scary at first, but you will learn a some of the amazing accomplishments that all PONY and ASGRA will be manning the New love you all. lot about the organization, people and your­ We wish the new team the best of luck. of you have helped bring about this year. We York booth, but Doug needs lots of GSGRA self. I have experienced a wide range of have seen an increase in membership by 20., members to help out with the San Francisco Have fun, be yourselves, and it will come emotions my years on the board. I have al­ Our chapter has increased the number and booth. This is a great opportunity for GSGRA together. Now, don't think you got rid of us ways been thankful for the support from the quality of social events that we have spon­ and IGRA to spread the word among gay­ because we will still be here! © majority of the membership. You will sored. We now have a much larger interest and friendly businesses attending the expo. To all the Chapters in GSGRA and to the NEVER have I 00% of the membership participation on the State and National level -- GSGRA's Doug Belk is working on IGRA, YOU ARE THE GREATEST! WE ~gree with you or your decisions: keep this including two Executive officers at the state' beefing up the periodic IGRA Newsletter. The WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER. m the back of your mind.. I have learned a level (N. Novak as VP Rodeo and K. Valdez goal is to end up with a monthly publication in great deal from a lot of wonderful people. I The Y2K Royalty Team as Secretary) and Mr. (Ron Call), Miss.(Reva a magazine format, most likely di stributed by have continued to learn at every meeting. Mr. GSGRA 2000 - Matt Romero a.k.a. Sy Iverson) and Ms. (Michelle Chagnon) subscription. Stay tuned for detail s on this The chapter is going to be headed for some Ms. GSGRA 2000 - Alex Waller GSGRA 200 I! We have also started to in­ great project. interesting and new times. I believe all Miss GSGRA 2000 - Miss Erica K, volve other local organizations in our activi­ -- Our impromptu fund-raiser during chapters will. The money going out is in­ a.k.a. Gilbert Rodriguez ties. In short, we have considerably improved finals raised $360 for the City of Hope chapter creasing while the income is decreasing. I the quality of our organization. I applaud your in Salt Lake City. The IGRA "Spirit Stick," W'E MADE IT!!! feel the chapter is in good hands fiscally. I efforts and accomplishments! awarded each year to the association that am sure all of the new board will be looking A huge THANK YOU to all the coordinators shows the most hospitality to the IGRA out for the best interests of the chapter and chairs, volunteers, and members that made this royalty, was in Utah's possession for 2000. it's longevity. The New year possible. This year some of our members Sneaky GSGRA members stole the stick and I have enjoyed, and will continue to enjoy, went WAY beyond the call of duty and were required UGRA to put together a quick fund- R f W d recognized with special awards: Member of working and learning with all of you. It has raiser to win the stick back. I am proud to say OYQ 0 r The Year went to Nancy Novak, the Presi­ been a great ride. I would like to challenge that GSGRA Is the. only association to have As we go to press we have news of the Royalty dent's Award went to Joseph Berry, and the all of the members who haven't been around stolen the Spmt Stick twJce. For 2001 , the stick Contest held in Palm Springs on November 18 Coordinator of the Year award went to James in awhile. I challenge you to come back and was awarded to ILGRA. Let's steal it again! 2000. ' Gearity. Thanks! start attending meetings. REMEMBER, the Don't forget, I'll be happy to answer any Our congratulations to: With that said, I issue a series of challenges to coordinator and committee chair positions, IGRA-related questions or problems you have Mr. GSGRA 2001, Ron Call (GSDC) the next year: Keep the membership we do are to head committees. I would like to see if you have. The best way to reach me is by e­ have, the 2nd year is the toughest to get. Im­ there be more than one person on each com­ mail to [email protected], or you can & 1st Runner-up, Armando Reyna (CCC) mittee. I feel there is nothing this GREAT prove and increase rapport with other local try me at home at (562) 436-1810. Ms. GSGRA 2001, Michele Chagnon CHAPTER can't do. We have great leaders community organizations: we are not an is­ Finally: If you're going to the Phoenix (GSDC) land. Train the next generation of leaders. and a fantastic bunch of members. It has rodeo in January, plan to stay over Monday Continue to fiscally streamline to insure the been an honor to work with you all through mght as I'll again be hosting the annual post­ Miss GSGRA 2001, MISS REV A a.k.a. Sy future viability of our chapter. I am sure that out the years. Take care, Nancy N. rodeo "Undies Monday" party at Charlie's. The Iverson (GSDC) you will add to these goals, and if the work event has grown each year and - since We wish them well at the start of what we hope and dedication that you have put in this year is Monday, Jan. 15 , is a holiday-- a big crowd There will be NO Rodeo will be a fun filled busy year ending with any indication, I am sure that we, the San stays around for a night offun. An added success at next years IGRA contest. We will be Diego Chapter, will have another banner year! Roundtable Meeting in De­ bonus: The night is always a fund-raiser for hearing more from our new Royalty in future -Robert Kojima cember. Enjoy your Holidays! AGRA and The L.A. Rodeo. Hope to see you issues of The Chute. Jan. 15! GSGRA, Inc Revenue vs Expenses Month & YTD October 2000 Revenue vs Expenses and Budget Comparison Income Oct '00 Mar- Oct '00 Dance Contest 0.00 337.94 March 2000 through February 2001 DWMF 230.00 230.00 YTD Budget $Over Income Interest 37.36 283.73 Dance Contest 337.94 900.00 -562.06 Membership Income 2,034.00 16,570.00 DWM Fund 230.00 500.00 -270.00 Interest Income 283.73 500.00 -216.27 Merchandise Sale 0.00 24.00 M'ship Income 16,570.00 12,420.00 4,150.00 Reserve Funds 0.00 329.50 Merchandise Sale 24.00 300.00 -276.00 State Convention 0.00 500.85 Reserve Funds 329.50 2,000.00 -1,670.50 Total Income 2,301.36 18,276.02 State Convention 500.85 800.00 -299.15 Expense Total Income 18,276.02 17,420.00 856.02 Buckle Sponsorships 0.00 800.00 Expense Dance Contest Expenses 0.00 582.61 800.00 0.00 Buckle S'ships 800.00 General Administrative 102.61 3,310.87 Dance Contest 582.61 270.00 312.61 IGRA Convention 0.00 3,460.00 DWMF Exp 0.00 700.00 -700.00 Education 0.00 1,500.00 -1 ,500.00 Membership 651 .44 4,989.22 General Admin 3,310.87 5,800.00 -2,489.13 Professional Fees 690.00 690.00 IGRA Conv 3,460.00 1,500.00 1,960.00 State Convention Expenses 0.00 151 .55 Membership 5,589.22 4,150.00 1,439.22 Taxes 800.00 810.00 Merchandise 0.00 100.00 -100.00 Total Expense 2,244.05 14,794.25 Mr Ms Miss 0.00 500.00 -500.00 Net Income 57.31 3 481.77 Professional Fees 690.00 800.00 -110.00 State Convention 151 .55 500.00 -348.45 Taxes 810.00 800.00 10.00 MEMBER Total Expense 15,394.25 17,420.00 -2,025.75 Net Income 2,881.77 0.00 2,881.77 fJh£ 'J'l£nch BENEFIT: Balance Sheet As of October 31, 2000 Car·d Carrying ASSETS 'Jfow£7.- dli{a'lk£t G.S.G.R.A. Current Assets FLORIST & ANTIQUES Members receive Checking/Savings 8,225.80 a 10% Discount General Operating Accounts 14 39 University Ave nu e 19,525.80 on all goods and Reserve Accounts, Rodeo & DWTF San Diego, CA 92 103 Total Checking/Savings 27,751.60 services with the Accounts Receivable RICK HUNTER {61 9) 260-0531 exception of out 6,741 .58 Due From Bay Area Chapter of town wire Due From Greater Los Angeles 8,750.00 Total Accounts Receivable 15,491.58 orders. Total Current Assets 43,243.18 Other Assets Depreciable Assets 924.00 Total Other Assets 924.00 WWW .GSGRA. ORG TOTAL ASSETS 44,167.18 LIABILITIES & EQUITY * * * * * CHECK IT OUT * * * * Equity Opening Bal Equity 43,878 .75 E- mail Officers and Committees Retained Earnings -3 ,193.34 Link to other G.S.G.R.A. Chapter's Web Sites Net Income 3,481 .77 Total Equity 44,167.18 Link to I.G.R.A. ,other Rodeos and other Rodeo Associations TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 44,167.18 Current Rodeo Schedules and Upcoming Events CALENDAR PO Box 2407 Long Beach, Calif. 90801-2407 (562) 498-1675 ======DIREGORY http://www./arodeo. com /arodeo@/arodeo. com GLAC Hotline (562) 498-1675

Here Come the Holidays! DECEMBER PRESIDENT GLAC is welcoming in the winter holidays with its Drew Oberbeck December 3 GLAC CHAPTER MEETING & [email protected] annual Holiday Party/Food Drive on Sunday, December 11AM- 4 PM HOLIDAY PARTY 3, 2000. This year, the party will be an afternoon affair Bring a side dish, beverages, and VP OF ADMINISTRATION held at the Franklin Towers Tea Room in Hollywood. canned goods to be donated to a Sherry Le food bank. [email protected] GLAC will be providing delicious entrees, and each Franklin Towers Tea Room member is asked to bring a donation of canned food, a Hollywood, CA VP OF RODEO OPERATIONS side dish, and something to drink. The canned food will be Paul Thompson \ paul@bigpau/. com donated to a charity to help those in need at this difficult time of JANUARY SECRETARY year. Thanks to Sue Downing and Connie Risch for organizing Lenore Mankoff ~ January 6 GLAC BOARD MEETING this festivity. Invitations went out in the mail several weeks ago. [email protected] 10AM The Center, Long Beach Please RSVP to Sue or Connie appropriately. This will be a great TREASURER January ROAD RUNNER REGIONAL opportunity to kick of a sure-to-be-fabulous season of Mark Jensen 14-16 RODEO ~ [email protected] celebrations while lending a helping hand. Phoenix, Az Directions to the Franklin Towers: From the 101 FWY Northbound, exit Hollywood Blvd. Go left on Hollywood Blvd., right on N . Fuller Ave. and right on Franklin Ave. From the 101 FWY STATE BOARD Representatives Southbound, exit Highland Ave. Continue south on Highland to Franklin Ave. Turn right on Thorn Brennan, Kevin Weeks Franklin Ave. The building is located at 7250 Franklin Ave., just west of La Brea Ave on the south Steve Creber side of the street. There is some street parking available and there is FREE VALET PARKING. 2001 MEETINGS & EVENTS Alternates Drew Oberbeck, Phil Lucier Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001 , Long Beach Center (Chapter) YOU Decide ... Sunday, Mar. 4, 2001, Beer Bust@ Pistons in LB COMMITTEES Many important issues (including the dates and times of future meetings) will be Mar. 10-11, 2001, State Board Meeting, Long Beach By-Laws Sunday, Mar. 11, 2001 , Buckout, Location TBA Mike DeYonker voted on at the upcoming GLAC Chapter Meeting on December 3, 2000 at the Events Franklin Towers Tea Room. If you have never been to a chapter meeting, this is Sue Downing, Connie Risch the perfect opportunity to find out what you're missing. The meeting will begin Membership Ruth Hilderbrandt at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by the Holiday Party at 1:00 p.m. (details above). Webgirl Mark Jensen , , .1 /""":: * / Yes ... there will be a rodeo! ! ! 2001 Rodeo Director Celebration erupts in the streets of Los Tracey Keiper, (626) 969-9132 :::: ~ .; ~ ·c)--,.. !_ Angel ~s [email protected] ,-;;-:. ( ~ /·, as ~ord gets out that the 2001 L.A. Rodeo btd Newsletter { ·· ~ '\ ~. recetved final approval from the GSGRA board Devon Deming 1 [email protected] " ::: (; · ~\~~~ at the November State Board Meeting. Thank you * '\ ,. .~-~ · to David, Joe, SteveC., Ruth, Drew, Bill C., Bill l Submissions to the newsletter are welcome (subject to editing for space or content) by the 15th of each month. i ~ P., Mik~, Thorn, Charlie, Gonz~, Warren, Steve All published materials, including the chapter logo, "LA Rodeo" logo and posters, newsletter, :: :;~.; "8· L., P~d, & Mark for representmg GLAC at the "LARODEO.COM" and website contents are Copyright © 1999 GSGRA-L.A., a California non-profit / * . · meetmg. corporation. Any use without prior permi ssion is a violation of copyright Jaw.

L.A. News 1 December 2000 Grand National Rodeo

We all went to the Grand National Rodeo at the Cow Palace in November. Here is a sampling of the handsome cowboys (club members) we came across.

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Finals Results Congrats to chapter members Bareback Bronc Events 4th place Debbie Andrews f 2nd place Debbie Andrews Barrel Race 4th place Debby Freeman Flag Race 2nd place Debby Freeman Bareback Bronc 4th place Patrick Burke Steer Riding Doug Graff RODEO 2001 NEWS FLASH Steer Decorating January I st place Doug Graff BAC has been approved to hold a San Jose Airport Hyatt Hotel starting at 7:00PM. All are welcome to have an open decision about Friday 12- Sunday 14 Wild Drag Race Rodeo & Festival in June 2001. our plans and suggestions on how to make our Phoenix Rodeo 4th place Jerry Anaya We have just returned from the GSGRA 200 I Rodeo and Festival a success. Saturday 20th Wild Drag Race State Board meeting in Palm Springs, and we I would like to extend my thanks to the were given approval by the GSGRA State BAC Executive Board, Craig Rouse and to the Chapter Meeting, Bow-A-Thon 5th place Doug Graff Finance Committee, that we meet all the GSGRA Executive Board for allowing us to have requirements to hold and sponsor an our Rodeo and for entrusting me with the honor to February IGRA/GSGRA Sanctioned Rodeo. put on the BEST DARN RODEO in the GSGRA circuit. Friday 16- Sunday 18 Do You Know Me? Part of the process was the approval of a Rodeo Event Director, Tonio presented me to All may best to all, See you in December, See ifyou can guess the member! IGRA University 1 the board, and I was approved to be the director look in the Rodeo Newsletters for updates and for our 200 I Rodeo and Festival. upcoming Rodeo events and information. Thursday 22nd Howdy, j Chapter Meeting &Rodeo Roundtable Now I'm told that I'm easy, to Our first Rodeo Roundtable meeting will Bob Pulliam, VP Rodeo OP's 2001, Rodeo & guess. I've been a member for several be held on Thursday, December 7, 2000, at the Festival Event Director, 650-306-0135 Sunday 25 years now but I haven't gotten into the BBQ Fund Raiser, Eagle Tavern arena, to compete. Like last month's member, I'm always ready to lend a Member of the month hand and try to make almost all the April fundraisers. Mark Scott Johnson Friday 27- Sunday 29 You can generally find me at any Mark's one of those guys that a chapter just can't live without. Over the years he's always been LA Rodeo of the California rodeos, as well as there, ready to lend a hand and help out in any way he can. A faithful member of the beverage booth some of the other western ones, and brigade from numerous fund-raisers he can also be spotted on the dance floor kicking up his heels. Sunday 29 always on the dance floor. Thanks Mark for all your help and support. BBQ Fund Raiser, Eagle Tavern Oh yeah, I'm not from California. Originally I'm from back east, but not as November's Mystery Member far east as the Smokey Mountians or the Mark Scott Johnson. Liberty Bell. Congratulations to Mike Barela for getting the correct answer in with just seconds to spare. Talk I.G.R.A.FINALS 2000 Happy Holidays, Everyone! Dear Friends, Roll of Honor Great News! Our rodeo was submitted and As the magic of the holiday season accepted at the November 19th State meeting. approaches, my thoughts turn to those who Yeeehaw! We have also signed the contracts have made our chapter what it is today. I wish BULLRJDING BULL RJDING BULL RJDING with The Hyatt Hotel and The Santa Clara to express my appreciation and thanks to all the First Qo..Round Second Go-Round Weekend Cowgirl County Fairgrounds. Things are starting to fall in members ofGSGRA and especially those of UGRA place. We still have a mountain of work to tackle the Bay Area Chapter for you're goodwill-the but we are on our way. The monthly rodeo very foundation of our chapter's success. To BAREBACK BRONC BAREBACK BRONC BAREBACK BRONC roundtable meetings will be starting in December. Craig, To Doug, To Billy, To TJ & TerryLee First Go·Round Second Go·Round Weekend We are planning our biggest rodeo ever with an and of course Ms. Adrian, thank you for the Cowgirl Cowgirl Cowgirl expanded group of vendors, refreshment past years of dedication to the Bay Area I CANDY BELL AGRA 64.5 I ANNKJNNEY offerings, and a dance floor you just won't Chapter and for your support for not only 2 DIANE KIMMEL SEGRA 62.0 2 CANDY BELL AGRA 58.0 2 DIANE KIMMEL SEGRA 117.0 believe. myself but the 2000-200 I Executive Board of 3 CLAIRE MILLER AGRA 60.0 3 DIANE KIMMEL SEGRA 55.0 3 ANN KINNEY GSGRA \16.5 Looking forward into the New Year, make the BAC. 4 ANN KINNEY GSGRA 58.0 4 DEBBIE ANDREWS GSGRA 53.5 4 DEBBIE ANDREWS GSGRA 104.5 plans to attend our first ever Rodeo Events The Christmas Holidays are especially STEER RJDING STEER RJDING STEER RJOING Education & Horsemanship Clinic on Saturday, joyful for me unlike Mike my partner who First Go-Round Second Go-Round Weekend I. May 5, 200 It's really going to be a rip roaring hates Christmas, Oh, not the true meaning of Cowgirl Cowgirl Cowgirl FUN day for new cowpokes and experienced Christmas, but the commercial aspects of it. AGRA I CANDY BELL rodeo participants too. Learn more about each of You know, the overspending, the frantic 2 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 67.4 2 RENITA ENCINIAS 69.5 2 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 136.9 our rodeo events, get a chance to try your hand at running around at the last minute, to get a tie 3 OJANE KIMMEL SEGRA 66.0 3 DIANE KIMMEL SEGRA 66.6 3 DIANE KIMMEL SEGRA 132 .6 a new event or brush up on your favorite event. for Uncle Joe and dusting powder for Aunt 4 ERIN LEAVEY SEGRA 63.5 4 DESIREE GRONWALD ARGRA 63.0 Keep the evening of May 5th open as well and Mary. Holidays are always fraught with stress, 5 CINDY BRENDLE CHl.ITE DOGGING CHl.ITE DOGGING CHUTE DOGGING join us for our "Step Into Spring" dance and but if we just remember it is a holiday to be First Go-Round Second Go-Round Weekend Royalty Events. More details in the upcoming enjoyed, Christmas will be just that; a time to 'The Chute." Cowgirl Cowgirl Cowgirl get together, a time to express our love and I DEBBIE ANDREWS I ANDEE HENDERSON We all had a great time at the Grand compassion for each other and those less 2 DEBBIE ANDREWS GSGRA 7.64 2 ANDEE HENDERSON NMGRA 6. 19 2 DEBBIE ANDREWS GSGRA 12.57 Nationals Rodeo at the Cow Palace. Our "Team fortunate than us. And to those who have left, 3 ELODIE HUTTNER GSGRA 8.24 3 DESIREE GRONWALD ARGRA 6.24 3 ELODIE HUlTNER GSGRA 16.98 GSGRA" shirts looked great. To get your very like the spirit of Christmas, will always be with 4 LEISHWEGER NMGRA 8.45 4 RUDY MGRA 1.50 4 TEENY BUCKINGHAM HGRA 40.25 own Team GSGA shirt with our Bay Area us. 5 BRYN GEERDES HGRA 9.6 1 5 BONITA SYMONS MGRA 7.58 5 AMYOETTER HGRA 46.28 6 TEENY BUCKINGHAM HGRA 1.5 .66 6 ELODIE HUTTNER GSGRA 8.74 Chapter logo on the front contact Doug Graff at As the end of the year approaches, I'd [email protected]. The shirts are $40 each 7 VALERJE VAWTER HGRA 33.09 7 MARC IA HOY CGRA 11.24 like to take a moment of two from the usual 8 AMYOETTER 8 AMYOETTER and are a great way to show support for GSGRA rush of business to extend my best wishes for a and the Bay Area Chapter. CALF ROPING ON FOOT CALF ROPING ON FOOT CALF ROPING ON FOOT happy holiday season, relax we have all earned First Go-Round Second Go-Round Weekend Stay safe & sober this Holiday Season. it and have a happy and safe New Year. Cowgirl Cowgirl Cowgirl I TEENY BUCKINGHAM HGRA 1.23 I CHRJSTY COTTON I CHRJSTY COTTON See Ya'll Next Year! Happy Holidays! 2 CANDY PRATT TGRA 1.25 2 DIANE SHANNON ILGRA 1.06 2 BOBBIE ST JEOR MGRA 3 CHRJSTY COTTON GSGRA 1.26 3 BONNIE BOONE GSGRA 1.07 Your President, Tonio Bob Pulliam, VP Rodeo Op's 4 BOBBIE ST JEOR MGRA 1.36 4 BOBBIE ST JEOR MGRA 1.09 5 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 1.52 5 REDDIWHIP ASGRA 1.22 6 SHERRYLE GSGRA 2.30 6 SANDRA ANAYA AGRA 1.26 7 ANN KINNEY 1.56

BREAK·AWAY ROPING BREAK·AWAY ROPING BREAK> AWAY ROPING BAC Contacts - First (lo.Round Second Go·Round Weekend Cowgirl Cowgirl Cowgirl President VP Rodeo Operations Treasurer 2 SANDRA ANAYA AGRA 9.38 2 LEISH WEGER NMGRA 6.24 2 BONNIE BOONE GSGRA 39.64 Tony Contreras Bob Pulliam Gregg Harvey 3 TRENDA MONNAHAN OGRA 16.06 3 BONNIE BOONE GSGRA 9.63 3 CANDYPRAIT TGRA 43 .08 Gaucho I [email protected] Pulliam I 0 l @aol.com [email protected] 4 CANDY PRATT TGRA 25. 14 4 CANDY PRATT TGRA 17.94 5 BONNIE BOONE GSGRA 30.01 5 DESIREE GRONW ALD ARGRA 51 .04 VPAdmin Secretary Chap. Communications 6 CHRJSTY COTTON GSGRA JS.41 • DOREEN RUE TGRA 54 .08 Jabby Lowe Mike Barela Jabby Lowe [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

All information is believed accurate at time of printing. All events and times su!Jject to change. BARREL RACING BARREL RACING BARREL RACING First Go-Round Second Go-Round Weekend CHUTE DOGGING CHUTE DOGGING CHUTE DOGGING Cowgirl First Go-Round Second Go·Round Weekend 16.67 I CANDY PRATf Cowboy Cowboy Cowboy 2 BONNIE BOONE GSGRA I6 .7 I 2 TAMMY CROWDER SEGRA 16.76 2 SUSAN WILLIFORD SEGRA 33.531 I BRIAN HELANDER AGRA 3.55 I JIM DE LINE MGRA 3.78 I BRIAN HELANDER 3 TAMMY CROWDER SEGRA 16.81 3 CANDY PRATI TGRA 16.82 3 TAMMY CROWDER SEGRA 33 .57 2 JUSTIN DENNIS CGRA 4 .24 2 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 3 83 2 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 8.42 4 SUSAN WILLIFORD SEGRA 16.85 4 DEBBY FREEMAN GSGRA 17 . 12 4 DEBBY FREEMAN GSGRA 34.27 J FRANK COLVIN SEGRA 4 .27 BRIAN HELANDER AGRA ) .98 3 FRANK ELAM, 1R TGRA 9.04 5 SHERI RALSTON NMGRA 17. 14 5 SHERJ RALSTON NMGRA 17.21 5 SHERI RALSTON NMGRA 34.35 4 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 4 . .59 DAVID SMITH GSGRA 3.98 4 FRANK COL YIN SEGRA 9.25 6 DEBBY FREEMAN GSGRA 17.15 6 RENEERETTSTATI GSGRA 17.14 6 DOREEN RUE TGRA 34 .58 5 TODDTRAMP GSGRA 4.66 5 FRANK ELAM. JR TGRA 4 .34 5 DAVID SMITH GSGRA 9.27 7 TRENDA MONNAHAN OGRA 11.17 7 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 17.253 7 DESIREE GRONWALD ARGRA 34.83 6 FRANK ELAM. JR TGRA 4.70 6 JIM BROWN MIGRA 4.41 6 JIM BROWN MIGRA 9.48 8 DOREEN RUE 8 DOREENRUE 8 RENITA ENCINIAS 7 JJMHOOVER NMGRA 4.89 7 JOHN BECK CGRA 4.64 7 JUSTIN DENNIS 9.58 POLE BENDING POLE BENDING POLE BENDING 8 JJMBROWN 8 SAMMY VAN GALDER 4.69 8 JOHNBECK First Go-Round Second Go-Round Weekend CALF ROPING ON FOOT CALF ROPING ON FOOT CALF ROPING ON FOOT Cowgirl Cowgirl Cowgirl First Go-Round Second Go-Round Weekend I CANDY PRAIT 21.26 I SHERI RALSTON I SHERI RALSTON 42.41 Cowboy Cowboy Cowboy 2 SHERI RALSTON NMGRA 21.64 2 DOREENRUE TGRA 21.23 2 SUSAN WILLIFORD SEGRA 42.89 I RUSSELL SCHNITZ I ANDY ANAYA I DENNIS TERRELL 3 SUSAN WILLIFORD SEGRA 21.65 3 SUSAN WILLIFORD SEGRA 21.24 3 TREND A MONNAHAN OGRA 43.60 2 STEVE STAGGS AGRA 0 .82 2 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 0 .88 2 JUSTIN DENNIS CGRA 1.86 4 DOREEN RUE TGRA 21.90 4 TREND A MONNAHAN OGRA 21.5.5 4 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 45.41 3 JUSTIN DENNIS CGRA 0.87 3 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 0.92 3 ANDY ANAYA AGRA 1.87 5 TRENDA MONNAHAN OGRA 22.05 5 CANDY PRAIT TGRA 21.62 5 LINDA SHORT OGRA 45.84 4 PATRICK KEARNS GSGRA 0 .88 4 JUSTIN DENNIS CGRA 0.99 4 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 2.36 6 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 23 .17 6 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 22.24 6 CHRISTY COITON GSGRA 46.77 5 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 0.89 5 KIRK CARTER GSGRA 1.04 5 JJMDELINE MGRA lAS 7 LINDA SHORT 23 .50 7 LINDA SHORT OGRA 22.34 7 DIANE BEDELL 47.09 6 JOHNBECK CGRA 0.90 6 JIM DE LINE MGRA 1.09 6 WILD WILD WES GSGRA 2.83 8 CHRISTY COlTON 8 DESIREE GRONW ALD 8 DEVON DEMING 6 AL WRIGHT GSGRA 0.90 7 DONHORN ASGRA 1.15 FLAG RACING FLAG RACING FLAG RACING 8 WILD WILD WES 8 BRIAN HELANDER First Go-Round Second Go-Round Weekend BREAK·A WAY ROPING BREAK·AWAY ROPING BREAK·AWAYROPfNG Cowgirl Cowgirl Cowgirl First Go·Round Sc:cond Go·Round Weekend I CANDY PRATI 9.22 I TAMMY CROWDER I TAMMYCROWDER 18.14 Cowboy Cowboy Cowboy 2 TAMMY CROWDER SEGRA 9.23 2 SUSAN WILLIFORD SEGRA 8.99 2 DEBBY FREEMAN GSGRA 18 .50 I DENNIS TERRELL I DENNIS TERRELL I DENNIS TERRELL 3 DEBBY FREEMAN GSGRA 9.33 J DEBBY FREEMAN GSGRA 9.17 3 BRYN GEERDES HGRA 19.72 2 JOEMEALS TGRA 4.9.5 2 ANDYANAYA 3.31 2 RUSSELL SCHNITZ ASGRA 10.03 4 BONNIE BOONE GSGRA 9.34 4 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 9.43 -' DIANE BEDELL OGRA 21.70 3 JOHNTAYLOR AGRA 5.31 3 RUSSELL SCHNITZ ASGRA 4.01 3 JOHNTAYLOR AGRA 11..55 5 SHERI RALSTON NMGRA 9.38 5 BRYN GEERDES HGRA 9.67 4 KIRK CARTER GSGRA .5 .98 4 WILLLANN AGRA 4.24 4 JOEMEALS TGRA 12 .93 6 DESIREE GRONW ALD ARGRA 9.69 6 ANDEE HENDERSON NMGRA 9.82 5 RUSSELL SCHNITZ ASGRA 6.02 5 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 4 . .56 .5 WILLLANN AGRA 21.49 7 LEISH WEGER 9.82 7 DIANE BEDELL OGRA 9.98 6 KENPOOL CGRA 10.37 6 STEVE STAGGS AGRA .5 .54 6 KENPOOL CGRA 42.58 8 RENEE REITST A1T 7 WILLLANN AGRA 17 .25 7 KEN BADSGARD 5.64 BULL RIDING BULL RIDING 8 CHUCK BROWNING First Go-Round Second Go-Round Weekend BARREL RACING BARREL RACING BARREL RACING Cowboy Cowboy First Go-Round Second Go-Round Weekend I FRANK ELAM. JR 79.0 I FRANK ELAM, JR Cowboy Cov•boy 2 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 76.2 2 SAMMY VAN GALDER GSGRA 76.0 2 MOCELO ASGRA 142 . .5 I GEORGE WILLIAMSON ASGRA 16.22 I GEORGE WILLIAMSON 3 OSCAR MOCELO ASGRA 75.5 3 RUSSELL SCHNITZ ASGRA 74 . .5 3 RUSSELL SCHNITZ ASGRA 140 .0 2 JOE MEALS TGRA 16.64 2 GEORGE WILLIAMSON KGRA 16.42 2 ANDY ANAYA AGRA 33.797 ~ RICK SIMMONS CGRA 69.0 4 OSCAR MOCELO ASGRA 67.0 3 DAVE STINSON TGRA 16.783 3 RANDY FUNDERBURK GSGRA 16.73 3 JOE MEALS TGRA 33 .799 5 WAYNE SHEFFIELD ASGRA 68.5 4 KEN BADSGARD NMGRA 16.787 4 JOHN BECK CGRA 16.75 4 JOHN BECK CGRA 33 .85 6 RUSSELL SCHNITZ 5 DAVID JOHNSON OGRA 16 .82 .5 ANDY ANAYA AGRA 16.87 5 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 33.96 BAREBACK BRONC BAREBACK BRONC BAREBACK BRONC 6 ANDYANAYA AGRA 16.92 6 DAVID RENIER GSGRA 17. 13 6 DAVID JOHNSON OGRA 34.02 First Go-Round Second Go-Round Weekend 7 MA 1T STARK KGRA 16.93 7 SHAWN EDDINGS NMGRA 17. 14 7 DA VTD RENfER GSGRA 34.66 Cowboy Cowboy Co\'vboy 8 JERRY BROOKS I JASONHAYS I CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 68.0 I CHUCK BROWNING POLE BENDING 2 BUNNY 64.8 2 RICK SIMMONS CGRA 61..5 2 RICK SIMMONS CGRA 124 ..5 Weekend 3 CHRIS MOORE CGRA 64.0 3 JIM BROWN MIGRA 58.5 3 CHRIS MOORE CGRA I 18.7 Cowboy 4 RICK SIMMONS CGRA 63 .0 4 CHRIS MOORE CGRA .54 .7 4 PATRICK BURKE GSGRA 116 2 AGRA 20 . .58 I ANDY ANAYA 5 PATRICK BURKE GSGRA 62 .7 5 PATRICK BURKE GSGRA 53 . .5 5 JIM BROWN MIGRA 114 .2 2 JOHN BECK CGRA 21.05 2 JEFF BURNS OGRA 21.45 2 JOHN BECK CGRA 42.64

6 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 60.0 6 TOMMY READ CGRA 48.2 6 TOMMYREAD CGRA 9!1 .2 3 ANDY ANA VA AGRA 21.1.5 3 JOHN BECK CGRA 21 .59 3 JEFF BURNS OGRA 42 . 8~ 7 KYLE PLITMAN NSGRA 59.5 4 JEFF BURNS OGRA 21.38 4 SHAWN EDDINGS NMGRA 21 .60 4 KEN BADSGARD NMGRA 42.89 8 JIMBROWN 5 RICHARD ARMSTRONG NGRA 22.05 5 RANDY FUNDERBURK GSGRA 21.90 5 ROBERT THURTELL CGRA 44 .21 STEER RIDING STEER RIDING STEER RIDING 6 ROBERT THURTELL CGRA 22. 16 6 ROBERT THURTELL CGRA 22.11 6 RANDY FUNDERBURK GSGRA 44.94 First Go-Round Second Go-Round Weekend 7 JIMDELINE MGRA 22.36 7 KEN BADSGARD NMGRA 22. 14 7 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 45 . 13 Cowboy Cowboy Cowboy 8 KIRK CARTER 8 CHUCK BROWNING I DENNIS TERRELL I RUSSELL SCHNITZ 71.4 I RUSSELL SCHNITZ ASGRA 140.8 FLAG RACE FLAG RACE FLAG RACE DOUG GRAFF 71.8 2 MARK LARSON 70.9 2 MARK LARSON NSGRA 140..1 First Qo..Round Second Qo.Round Weekend 3 RICHARD ARMSTRONG NGRA 69.6 3 RICHARD ARMSTRONG NGRA 69.8 3 OOUGGRAFF GSGRA IJ9.9 Cowboy Cowboy Cowboy 4 RICK SIMMONS CGRA 69.5 4 SAMMY VAN GALDER GSGRA 68.9 4 RICHARD ARMSTRONG NGRA 139.4 I RICHARD ARMSTRONG NGRA 8.73 I ANDY ANAYA 8.48 I RICHARD ARMSTRONG 4 MARK LARSON NSGRA 69.5 5 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 68.7 5 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA IJIUJ 2 ANDYANAYA AGRA 9.000 2 RANDY FUNDERBURK GSGRA 8 . .55 2 ANDY ANAYA AGRA 17.48 6 RUSSELL SCHNITZ ASGRA 6lJA 6 RANDY FUNDERBURK GSGRA 68.4 6 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA J:l7.!1 3 KEN BADSGARD NMGRA 9.008 3 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 8 . .59 3 RANDY FUNDERBURK GSGRA 17 ..56 6 JAMESJOHN CGRA 69.4 7 DOUG GRAFF GSGRA 68. 1 7 FRANK ELAM. JR TGRA ]]1.2 4 RANDY FUNDERBURK GSGRA 9.01 4 RICHARD ARMSTRONG NGRA K.66 4 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 17.72 8 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 69. 1 7 FRANK ELAM. JR TGRA 68.1 8 JAMESJOHN CGRA IJ5.8 5 JOHN BECK CGRA 9.04 5 JOHN BECK CGRA 8.95 5 JOHN BECK CGRA 17.99 8 FRANK ELAM. JR TGRA 69. 1 6 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 9. 1J 6 JIM DE LINE MGRA 9.05 6 JIM DE LI NE MGRA 18.72 7 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 9 .32 7 GEORGE WILLIAMSON KGRA 9. 16 7 KEN POOL CGRA 19. 13 8 JOE MEALS TGRA 9A I 8 KEN POOL CGRA IJJJ 8 GEORGE WILLIAMSON KGRA 19 . .52 TEAM ROPING TEAM ROPING First Go--Round Weekend GOAT DRESSING GOAT DRESSING GOAT DRESSING Team Team First Go-Round Second Go-Round Weekend I ANDY ANAYA I ANDY ANAYA AGRA Team Team I DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA I ANDY ANAYA AGRA I DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA I CHUCK BROWNING AGRA I RANDY FUNDERBURK 2 KIRK CARTER GSGRA 14 .34 2 ANDY ANAYA AGRA 13 .14 2 DENN IS TERRELL ASGRA 30. 14 I BRIAN HELANDER AGRA I TRENDA MONNAHAN OGRA I CRAIG MOUNT GSGRA 2 DAVID RENIER GSGRA 2 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 2 ANDY ANAYA AGRA 2 KEVINMOCK GSGRA 9.61 2 KEVIN MOCK GSGRA IO.o? 2 CHUCK BROWN ING AGRA 19.82 3 SANDRA ANAYA AGRA 14.67 3 ANDREW ALONSO KGRA 15 .56 3 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 53 .87 2 CRAIG MOUNT GSGRA 2 CRAIG MOUNT GSGRA 2 BRIAN HELANDER AGRA 3 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 3 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 3 SANDRA ANAYA AGRA 3 STEVE STAGGS AGRA 10.23 3 PHIL LUCIER GSGRA 10.22 3 KEN BADSGARD NMGRA 20.68 4 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 21 .31 4 WILLLANN AGRA 16.48 4 RUSSELL SCHNITZ ASGRA 56.97 3 RUSSELL SCHNITZ ASGRA 3 DREW OBERBECK GSGRA 3 SHAWN EDDINGS NMGRA 4 ANDY ANAYA AGRA 4 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 4 JUSTIN DENNIS CGRA 4 KEN BADSGARD NMGRA 10.39 4 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 10.27 4 KIRK CARTER GSGRA 22.23 5 RUSSELL SCHNITZ ASGRA 29.24 5 JOHN TAYLOR AGRA 17.14 5 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 63. 13 4 SHAWN EDDINGS NMGRA 4 BRIAN HELANDER AGRA 4 DAVID RENIER GSGRA 5 JUSTIN DENNIS CGRA 5 JOEMEALS TGRA 5 ANDREW ALONSO KGRA 5 ANDY ANAYA AGRA 10.98 5 KEN BADSGARD NMGRA 10.29 5 JEFF BURNS OGRA 22.24 6 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 30.50 6 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 21.46 5 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 5 SHAWN EDDINGS NMGRA 5 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 6 ANDREW ALONSO KGRA 6 SANDRA ANAYA AGRA 6 DOUGGRAFF GSGRA 11.27 6 JEFF BURNS OGRA 10.50 6 ANDY ANAYA AGRA 22.29 7 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 32.41 7 RUSSELL SCHNITZ ASGRA 27.73 6 TOM SHERIDAN MlGRA 6 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 6 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 7 SANDRA ANAYA AGRA JUSTIN DENNIS CGRA 7 KIRK CARTER GSGRA 11 .49 7 JUSTIN DENNIS CGRA 10.56 7 RANDY FUNDERBURK GSGRA 22.86 8 CANDY PRATT TGRA 33.06 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 32 .63 7 DAVID RENIER GSGRA 7 MICHAEL MONTOYA CGRA 7 TREND A MONNAHAN OGRA 8 ANDREW ALONSO 8 JEFF BURNS OGRA 11.74 8 KlRK CARTER GSGRA 10.74 8 DOUG GRAFF GSGRA 23.21 STEER DECORATING STEER DECORATING 8 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 8 DAVID RENIER GSGRA 8 TOM SHERIDAN MlGRA Second Go·Round Weekend Team Team ALL ROUND ALL ROUND GSGRA I DOUGGRAFF GSGRA I DOUGGRAFF GSGRA Place Cowgirl Team Cowboy I TOM SHERIDAN MIGRA I TOM SHERIDAN MIGRA I TOM SHERIDAN MlGRA I CANDY PRATT I DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 502 2 DREW OBERBECK GSGRA 8.39 2 MILO BARDWELL UGRA 8.50 2 TREND A MONNAHAN OGRA 17.27 2 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 340 2 Arizona AGRA 2 ANDY ANAYA AGRA 502 2 DAVID SMITH GSGRA 2 CLARK MONK UGRA 2 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 3 BONNIE BOONE GSGRA 230 3 Texas TGRA 1,164 3 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 442 3 TRENDA MONNAHAN OGRA 8.46 3 ANDY ANAYA AGRA 8.81 3 WILLLANN AGRA 11.59 4 TREND A MONNAHAN OGRA 210 4 NewMexico NMGRA 1,160 4 RUSSELL SCHNITZ ASGRA 347 3 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 3 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 3 JOHN TAYLOR AGRA 5 DOREENRUE TGRA 205 .5 Atlantic States ASGRA 1,154 5 RANDY FUNIJERBURK GSGRA 280 4 WILLLANN AGRA 8.54 J TRENDA MONNAHAN OGRA 8.81 4 DREW OBERBECK GSGRA 18.54 6 Colorado CGRA 1,061 4 JOHNTAYLOR AGRA 3 MARTY WILLIAMS OGRA 4 DA VlD SMITH GSGRA 7 Oklahoma OGRA 769 5 MALCOM MYERS MGRA 9.27 S WlLLLANN AGRA 9.05 5 MALCOM MYERS MGRA 20.02 8 Georgia SEGRA 630 5 CHARLIE ROBERTS MGRA 5 JOHNTAYLOR AGRA 5 CHARLIE ROBERTS MGRA 9 Michigan MIGRA 330 6 CJ GSGRA 9.71 6 JUSTIN DENNIS CGRA 9.53 6 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 21 .83 10 Missouri MGRA 315 6 SAMMY VAN GALDER GSGRA 6 MICHAEL MONTOYA CGRA 6 BRIAN HELANDER AGRA II Kansas KGRA 270 7 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 11.61 7 DREW OBERBECK GSGRA 10. 15 7 BONNIE BOONE GSGRA 22_68 12 Nevada NGRA 230 7 BRIAN HELANDER AGRA 7 DAVID SMITH GSGRA 7 RANDY FUNDERBURK GSGRA 12 Utah UGRA 230 8 BONNIE BOONE GSGRA 12. 13 8 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 10.21 8 MILO BARDWELL UGRA 23Al 14 Heartland HGRA 215 8 RANDY FUNDERBURK 8 BRIAN HELANDER 8 CLARKMONK 15 Alberta ARGRA 160 WILD DRAG RACE WILD DRAG RACE WILD DRAG RACE 16 lllinios ILGRA 125 First Go-Round Second Go·Round Weekend 17 North Star NSGRA 97 Team Team Team Total 12,817 I SANDRA ANAYA ANDY ANAYA I SANDRA ANAYA AGRA I TOM SHERIDAN MIGRA MICHAEL MONTOYA CGRA I TOM SHERJDAN MIGRA I FRANK ELAM, JR TGRA I AMY GRIFFIN ILGRA I FRANK ELAM, 1R TGRA 2 MICHAEL LAWRENCE TGRA 13.78 2 DENNIS TERRELL ASGRA 13.30 2 ANDY ANAYA AGRA 30.58 2 JOEMEALS TGRA 2 JUSTIN DENNIS CGRA 2 MICHAEL MONTOYA CGRA 2 DOREENRUE TGRA 2 RENITA ENCINIAS NMGRA 2 AMY GRIFFIN ILGRA 3 CHRISTY COTTON GSGRA 14 .75 3 JERRY ANAYA GSGRA 14.25 3 MICHAEL LAWRENCE TGRA 30.87 3 DREW OBERBECK GSGRA 3 BONN IB BOONE GSGRA 3 JOEMEALS TGRA 3 DAVID SMITH GSGRA 3 RANDY FUNDERBURK GSGRA 3 DOREENRUE TGRA 25% 4 MATTSTARK KGRA 17.27 4 SANDRA ANAYA AGRA 14 .69 4 JERRY ANAYA GSGRA 38.59 RF/M~ 4 GEORGE WILLIAMSON KGRA 4 TOM SHERIDAN MICRA 4 BONNIE BOONE GSGRA Real Estate Services Referral Fee -' TRENDA MONNAHAN OGRA 4 FRANK ELAM. JR TGRA 4 RANDY FUNDERBURK GSGRA S ANDY ANAYA AGRA 18.58 5 DOUG GRAFF GSGRA 15.94 5 DOUGGRAFF GSGRA 50.83 5 MICHAEL MONTOYA CGRA 5 AL WRIGHT GSGRA 5 AL WRIGHT GSGRA Bob Stanfill 5 AMY GRIFFIN ILGRA 5 BRYN GEERDES HGRA 5 BRYN GEERDES HGRA call rne First! 6 REDD I WHIP ASGRA 18.89 6 MICHAEL LAWRENCE TGRA 17.09 6 REDDI WHIP ASGRA 51.13 e-mail:[email protected] 6 RICK SIMMONS CGRA 6 JOE MEALS TGRA 6 RICK SIMMONS CGRA http://www.bobstanfill.com 6 JIM BROWN MIGRA 6 DOREEN RUE TGRA 6 JIMBROWN MIGRA Services available 7 DEBBY FREEMAN GSGRA 21 .0 1 7 PANDA BEAR CHAMP!Ot CGRA 19.63 7 CHUCK BROWNING AGRA 53 .20 Direct Line: (408) 246-3562 throughout the 7 SAMMY VAN GALDER GSGRA 7 BOB ELTON UGRA 7 BRIAN HELANDER AGRA [B State of California & 7 RICHARD ARMSTRONG NGRA 7 DANMARLOW UGRA 7 CLAIRE MILLER AGRA Toll Free: (800) 969-5478 REALTOI1 ' Nationwide. H DESIREE GRONWALD ARGRA 21.24 8 KIRK CARTER GSGRA 20.81 H KIRK CARTER GSGRA 53.52 8 CHRIS MOORE CGRA H DAVID RENIER GSGRA 8 DAVID RENIER GSGRA 8 ROBERT THURTELL CGRA 8 RENEE RETIST AIT GSGRA 8 RENEE RETIST AIT GSGRA FREE One Year Home Warranty for Members of G.S.G.R.A. ______J CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GPSC RODEO TEAM PMB Cl25 GPSC started off the 2001 Rodeo Year with a bang by sending two of 4741 E. Palm Canyon our best to Ft. Worth for the first rodeo of the year. Elodie 1 Palm Springs, CA 92264 Huttner brought home a Buckle in Bareback Broncs and a 6th place on www .gpscrodeo.org Sunday in Flags. JG Avila brought home a 5th place on Sunday in Steers. Phoenix is next and since it's closer, we expect more competitors and more wins!

Lorry King, Secretary

Congratulations to our 2001 GSGRA Royalty FROM THE PRESIDENT Mr. GSGRA - Ron Call HOWDY ..... Miss. GSGRA - Reva (a.k.a. Sy Iversen) A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all of the GSGRA Team that attended and Ms. GSGRA - Michelle Chagnon participated in the November State Board Meeting, we were privileged to host. Congratulations to the 2001 GSGRA Royalty Team. We look forward to supporting all the GSGRA Royalty 2001 Team efforts and assisting in their activities to perform Riding Lessons and Coaching their duties as GSGRA Royalty. Barrel and Pole Training I 30- 60- 90 Days Horses for sale - Horses taken on consignment The Hotel and Rodeo Facility Contracts for Finals 2001 in Palm Springs have been SPECIAL RATE TO GSGRA MEMBERS signed! We are formulating all the committees and activities for this BEST EVER Standing "He Impressed Her"- Awesome Rope & Barrel Stallion, $250 intro fee IGRA FINALS Rodeo EVENT in Palm Springs. CALL DAN GUEVARA @ 760-9568197 The Greater Palm Springs Chapter was well represented at Palm Springs Pride 2000 this year. The Pride Parade was led by the GSGRA mounted color guard and followed Visit GSGRA Corporate Members in the Greater Palm SpringsArea by the GPSC/GSGRA Horse drawn carriage with such celebrities as Miss IGRA 2001 and our GSGRA Trustee! A wonderful time was had by all. The Country Pavilion was Tool Shed Streetbar sponsored by GPSC and Boots and Squares. This proved to me an incredible success , Palm Springs due in part to the outstanding talents of JG Avila in putting the two day Palm Springs entertainment program together. Thank you JG!!!! Oscar's Wolf's Den We anticipate great things for the 2001 IGRA Rodeo season .... We got off to a great Palm Springs Cathedral City start with the first rodeo of the season . TGRA! Yeah Elody ..... another buckle!

We wish each and every one of you the Happiest and Healthiest Holiday Barry Hamm President [email protected] (760) 861-1265 Season! Doug Belk Vice President- Rodeo Operations [email protected] (760) 861-1265 Lee Self Vice President - Administration [email protected] (760) 251-4635 Lorry King Secretaryffreasurer [email protected] (909) 899-9576 Happy trails, Frank Delgado Membership Chair paco [email protected] (909) 882-0699 Education Co-Chair John Johnson Newsletter Editor [email protected] (760) 946-4641 Barry Hamm, President Education Co-Chair Captial Crossroads PO BOX 189305 Sacramento CA 95818 Please join me in welcoming them to our organization. If you know of anyone 916.978.4040 http://www.gsgra.org/cc who might be interested in joining our chapter please contact me and I will send them a membership application. Did you know???? If you see a statue in the park with a person on a horse and both of the Behind The Chutes horse's front legs are in the air, the person died in a battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of Howdy Everyone! Well, it doesn't seem like Thanksgiving has come and gone and that wounds received in battle. Christmas is just around the bend. I hope that ya'll had a GREAT THANKSGIVING. I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in GSGRA, IGRA, and all the Associations If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural across the U.S., a VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON. causes. A lot has happened since the last Newsletter. The 2000 IGRA Finals took place in New W es Wilkinson Mexico. Sacramento was represented well. Ann Kinney took I '1 place in Bareback Bronc Membership Chair Riding on Sunday. However, as you may have heard, she was severely injured on her ACTIVITIES & EVENTS dismount. Ann Suffered from a ruptured spleen and was rushed to the local hospital for immediate surgery. She is home and doing fme now. I would like to thank everyone that Dec 2- General Chapter Meeting and ELECTIONS! was involved in helping Annie, Nena, Aspen and Andi . Special thanks go out to Denise On Going- Every Wednesday until further notice. 5:00- 8:00p.m. Capital Crossroads is Diehm- Kat Bertram- Alex Waller- Jodi Hines- Kim Dawson- Paul Seemster & proud to partner with The Depot in offering a place for us to get together informally on a Partner, IGRA Contestants, Volunteers, Royalty, Fans, and ALL OTHERS who helped weekly basis. We will be kicking off this event this week (sorry about the short notice) in ANN and Nena in this Time of Need. A fund raiser was held Sunday night at the awards conjunction with the telecast of the Country Music Awards (CMA). In the future, western party that raised over $1800 - Thanks to EVERYONE! music videos will be a'playin' followed by the new Bette Midler sitcom telecast at 8:00 Next on the list, to start the 2001 Rodeo season was the TGRA rodeo in FortWorth, p.m. A 50150 Raffle will also be held with the proceeds benefiting our Chapter. Part of the Texas. A good time was had by everyone and it was great to see old friends . Wes and Jeff 50150 prize will include $25 in drink coupons. I'd like to add some other fun activities to competed - Congratulations guys. Finally was the State Board Meeting hosted by the the evening, so let me know if you have any ideas. Stay in touch with your fellow Palm Springs Chapter. The Palm Springs chapter did a great job as hosts and I'm told a cowpokes, we'd love to see ya there. Rope your buddy and bring 'em along too. great time was had by all that attended. The 2001 Royalty Team was selected during the Coming Events - Other events that we will be organizing for the new year include: festivities in Palm Springs. CONGRATULATIONS to the NEW 2001 ROYALTY Trail rides. Horse riding lessons. TEAM. Campoutrs Buckouts (Rodeo training camp). Mr. GSGRA 2001, Ron- San Diego Mr. GSGRA 2001 1st Runner-up, Armando - Sacramento If you have any suggestions for events that you think the club would be Ms. GSGRA 2001, Michele- San Diego interested in doing, please let me know. Also, I need help in lining up some Miss GSGRA 2001 , Miss Reva, a.k.a. Sy - San Diego good contacts for the trail rides or horse riding lessons. If you are a new member to the Capital Crossroads, it may be kind of intimidating to venture At the time of this printing, the new 2001 Capital Crossroads Executive Board is not out to some of these events, especially the out of town rodeos. As a recent known. However, I would like to WELCOME and CONGRATULATE all the new board member myself, I fmd that these trips add a lot to the rodeo experience, members and wish them success and fun. especially when you volunteer. New places, people, and developing MEMBERSHIP camaraderie with friends made along the way are an added "bonus" to the exciting rodeo competitions. If you would like help in planning to attend a Howdy Everyone - rodeo, I can get you started (travel arrangements, room sharing, contestant and I would like to introduce the two newest members of the Capital Crossroads volunteer registration). Let me know ifthere are any other rodeo events that I Chapter of GSGRA. have missed. I plan to keep everyone informed and have an organized event calendar. Hope to see you Wednesday for the CMA at The Depot. Linda Koscheski, from Pinedale; her assigned Rodeo Buddy is Jeff Hollis. Garry! Turner, from Vacaville; his assigned Rodeo Buddy is Emma Kilvein. Jeff Barr, Activities Director Capital Crossroads Chapter, GSGRA G.S.G.R.A. Membership Committee 4226 East 15th Street Long Beach, Ca 90804

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