BULLSHEET The official newsletter of the Reno Rodeo Association VOL. 1 NO. 5 MAY 2015 kicks off their 2015 “Pain Killer Tour” in CMA Vocal Group the Reno Rodeo grandstands Tuesday, In This Issue of the Year June 16. Tickets went on sale Friday, April 17. Kick off concert with Little Big Town Little Big Town is a quartet with RR Team Sorting members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman and Jimi and Golf Tournament Westbrook. Since being launched Election Results on the country music scene, the BSD certified platinum band has been Reading Roundup nominated for and won a variety Newly Elected Officers of awards and accolades including CMA and ACM Awards’ “Vocal Group of the Year,” Grammy Awards’ “Best Mark your calendars Country Duo/Group Performance” Check out rodeo event and even Daytime Emmy Awards’ calendars inside “Outstanding Original Song.” The band brings critically acclaimed and fan Special thanks to our favorite songs such as “Boondocks,” “ Little White Church,” “Pontoon” and sponsors: more to the Reno Rodeo arena. Heather Creveling Mark Elston KICKS OFF “PAIN KILLER TOUR” “We are always looking for ways to Lesley Mitchell AT RENO RODEO JUNE 16 make the Reno Rodeo bigger and better,” said Larry Stacy, president of Howard Weiss Gates open at 5:30 pm the Reno Rodeo. “Thanks to NASH-FM and Hush Entertainment, we are able Reno Rodeo Assoc. Concert starts at 7:30 pm th to really kick of the 96 annual Reno P.O. Box 12335 Tickets On Sale Now Rodeo with a bang.” Reno, NV 89510 In cooperation with KBUL 98.1, Tickets are $38.50 for general admis- (775) 329-3877 x100 NASH-FM and Hush Entertainment, sion grandstand seating, $48.50 for www.renorodeo.com the Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West reserved, $58.50 for the floor and just got bigger. Following the release $150.50 for a complete VIP experience. of their sixth studio album, Pain Killer, Purchase tickets online at RSVP for Luncheons and featuring top 10 hit “Day Drinking” and Ticketswest.com, nashfm981.com or Dinners via phone at: fan favorite “Girl Crush,” Little Big Town HushEntertain.com. (775)329-3877 X 224 President’s Message I know I keep saying aiding committees with their staffing needs. Tickets this each month, but sales to the 2015 rodeo are up and Reno Rodeo’s it amazes me how brand is getting out into the community. fast time is going Speaking of Reno Rodeo getting out and about, and how quickly the we have been on the road again with our “brand 2015 rodeo will be on wheels,” the Reno Rodeo chuck wagon, which under way! By the showed off its beautiful new canvas cover in parades time you read this we at the Oakdale and Clovis Rodeos, and the Red Bluff will be roughly 45 to Round-Up. 50 days out from the start of the rodeo. Congratulations to the new officers and directors on Reno Rodeo will kick the recent election! off with a concert on We had a very good turnout at the luncheon on April June16th featuring this year’s … Little Big Town! We 23rd, and I hope you will be able to join us for the are very excited to bring back the Reno Rodeo kick off May luncheon on the 21st at the Eldorado. Check the concert, especially with such a great group! calendars in this Bullsheet for various meetings, activi- Everyone is working together and this teamwork is ties, and other events you may want to attend. paying off greatly for the Reno Rodeo. A number of I’d like to express my appreciation to the Officers, committees are either in full swing with preparations Executive and Finance Committees members, Direc- for their special events and assignments or are get- tors, Members, Wranglers and various Emeritus peo- ting ready to get started in the very near future. ple who are working so hard to make Reno Rodeo a The Reno Rodeo Reading Roundup has already visited success! Let’s get ready to rodeo!!! a number of schools, and the Manpower Committee Happy trails! is getting things lined up for ordering badges and 2015 Officers President Larry Stacy If your committee has information to include in the Bull Treasurer Ron Hostetler Sheet, please submit by the 25th of the this month. All Secretary Bill Summy submissions are subject to review and approval. Executive Committee Any solicitation from the Reno Rodeo Association Bill Bertelson Don Crank roster is strictly prohibited. Roster is not to be used Bill Johnson Jim Lindsey in any way or form, for solicitation purposes of any 1st Vice President kind at any time. Scott Peterson Clint Wells Debbie Sprague Kim Surratt Mike Torvinen Craig Downie Member Photos: If you are unhappy with your current Member- Finance Committee ship Badge photo or need a new one because Ron Hostetler Mike Torvinen the last one was taken when you were 18, Brad Sidener Mary Vuylsteke Terry Donshick will be taking photos at the Jim Neil Jarvis Anderson mandatory wrangler meetings to be held May Fred Woodside 6th or the 14th , 6 pm, at New West Distribut- 2nd Vice President ing located on I-80 East at McCarran. Brad Sidener General Manager’s Message Hello all, just a members luncheons, and met many new faces. quick note to say I am impressed with the number of persons thanks for making involved with this organization, along with their Shannon and I feel commitment and desire to make Reno Rodeo the very welcome here great event it is. To that end, there have been a few in our new home! new additions to this year’s line up. We just recently We appreciate conducted a Reno Rodeo Idol contest, to choose your acceptance our National anthem singers and we have joined of us into your with our radio station partner Cummulis to host fold as well as a kickoff concert headlining Little Big Town. Also, your generous we have a new VIP section available for purchase offers of help in called the Branding Room. Plus Janelle and I will be any way. This has representing the office staff in the business men’s made our first two steer decorating contest. months a pleasure, solidifying the decision to move and join your ranks! I hope l have made the same I hope to continue to meet members of the impression for you; I’m really looking forward to this association as we roll along, and are sure to during year’s rodeo and seeing first hand the success of the rodeo! Until then thank you and feel free to everyone’s hard work! drop me a note. In the time I’ve been in the office, I have attended George a wide variety of meetings as well as two Hunting for the perfect mortgage... Meet Me At The Summit Your local home loan expert: Heather Creveling Sr. Loan Consultant/Sales Manager NMLS ID# 367453 Reno: (775) 240-2010 | Elko: (775) 299-3939 [email protected] www.summitfunding.net/hcreveling Summit Funding, Inc. NMLS ID# 3199 Branch NMLS ID# 1102858 Letter from the Queen Election Results The annual election was held on April 16th, 2015. Hey there Reno Rodeo! The results of the election follow. Where is the time going? Can you believe we are Officers almost to May? I am about President: Scott Peterson to finish another semester at UNR and my reign as Miss 1st Vice President: Brad Sidener Reno Rodeo is closing as we 2nd Vice President: Bill Summy are down to less than two months until Reno Rodeo! Treasurer: Mike Torvinen Who is ready? Secretary: Debbie (Sprague) Johnson I had a great time in Oakdale, Red Bluff, and Clovis. I Past President’s Council Representative: hope everyone saw lots of pictures we posted. The Clint Thiesse Reno Rodeo Reading Roundups are in full force and Executive Committee I had the honor of meeting Bernice Mathews at the school she founded during a one of them. Paul Gordon, Craig Downie, Jim Lindsey, Kevin Rose, Steve Teserio (1 year). I am excited to see everyone this month at our lun- New Directors cheon at the Eldorado. I’m super excited to be go- ing to the Bishop Mule Days this month and riding. Greg Torvinen, Jenny Lesieutre, Dellice Steadman Everyone stay tuned for more photos. Happy Trails Gabby Madraso Come take a walk with us... 2015 Miss Reno Rodeo June 17th , Wednesday @ 5:30 pm & June 20, Saturday @ 2pm You are invited to tour the Reno Rodeo grounds !! Golf Time! We will tour the public and cowboy only side of what it takes to produce Reno Rodeo. The annual rodeo golf tournament is set for June 6th at Washoe, with an 8:00 shotgun start. We will discuss all that is new to the rodeo this year, join us for a walk around. The price is $135.00 a person or $540.00 a team of four, and hole sponsorship is $100.00 per hole. Take a virtual tour of the Reno Livestock Events grounds and see how it is transformed into the Applications are available at rodeo luncheons from Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West for 10 days Jim Carpenter, or you can register on line at renoro- welcoming close to 250,000 visitors and Rodeo fans. deofoundation.org or via email at info@renorodeo- foundation.org. If you prefer USMAIL, then sent it to We will gather at the North end of the property in the RRF, 59 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Suite B-441, front of the Ticket Office window.