REGION V

JOE GLENN KAHLA 612 FM 1747 • Jasper, Texas 75951 409.384.0921 • jgk@mklawyers.com

BILL WHITE 277 Billy White Rd • Singer, LA 70660 337.304.0748 • whiteacres55@yahoo.com STUDENT OFFICERS PRESIDENT - CADE COGBILL VICE PRESIDENT - SYDNI CAIN SECRETARY - JAYSE TETTENHORST

PRESIDENT- JEFF PARSLEY 655 CR 4703 • TROUP, TX 75789 903-574-3910 • jparsleygeraniums@earthlink.net SECRETARY - SUSAN BALDWIN 704 1/2 Southview Circle • Center, Texas 75935 936.590.4330 • regionvsecretary@gmail.com

S TATE DIRECTORS / REGION OFFICERS JEFF PARSLEY 655 CR 4703 • Troup, Texas 75789 903.842.4720 • jparsleygeraniums@earthlink.net

Region V PERFORMANCE REPORT

By HARLEY JO PERKINS –Performance Reporter O ur world is advancing in technology at an amazing rate and we are becoming more and more involved in the digital world. Here are some facts that show us just how involved we are in our phones and social medias…

· In 2019, teenagers spent 9 hours per day online or on social media

· The average teen spends more than 7 hours and 22 minutes on their phones per day

· Only 32% of teens say that talking face-to-face is their preferred way of communicating

In the warm-up pen or just walking

Let’s Get Conversational

around, almost every kid has their ear buds in. Not only is it close to impossible to get a conversation in, it creates a very stale atmosphere where no one talks and makes new friends. No one says a kind word or asks how your morning is going because we’re all so focused on the tiny little world in our phone instead of engaging in the one that we are physically a part of. Spending so much time on our phones creates a barrier between you and the people around you.

Instead of being on our phones checking out the latest TikTok or listening to the latest album, why don’t we give it a try to talk to the people around us and interact in their lives in a positive way. Let’s stop being social media friends and really get to know one another better than just our Instagram usernames. In Ephesians 5:18-19 the Bible gives the best advice on how we should communicate with one another. “Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.” Face to face communication can be a lot more challenging than being behind a screen but talking to someone and interacting with them is a lot more rewarding for your heart. Being someone’s friend means that we laugh with them and listen to them when their struggling, not just liking their posts. I encourage everyone to really communicate with one another whether you find yourself in the arena or out of the arena. True communication stretches us and grows us into better people. It’s not always easy and it’s not always comfortable, but then again growth and change never is. I hope by simply starting the conversation with “Hey, how are you?” and a smile, you can begin to build real relationships with the people God has placed in your life.

The past few months have been quite the adventure. After I arrived back home from Nationals, I attended the TYRA state finals, rode in the Half-Moon holiday parade with the Republican Women’s group and traveled to Dallas for a state board meeting. I made an appearance at Tejas Rodeo Company where I roped and ran barrels. I attended the Fort Bend County parade and Queen Contest, and attended another state meeting at the Founder’s Day rodeo. During Founders Day, my officer team and I chose the prizes for the state finals. I conducted interviews with all event winners, carried flags with my officer team, and competed in the breakaway and goat tying. I have been traveling from region to region helping out and being a part of their rodeos. As of right now, I have visited regions 7, 8, and 9, along with my own region, 6. I would like to say a personal thank you to all the region directors and student athletes for welcoming me and letting me be a part of your rodeo. I was honorably invited to the Cowgirl Hall of Fame Inductions. This was one of the most incredible events I have ever experienced in my life. Getting to personally meet the inductees for this year and past inductees, was a dream come true. These women are courageous and so inspiring. I will forever be honored to have been part of such an incredible event. One of the last events that I attended in the 2019 year was our THSRA Queen clinic. The clinic was a great success and I was so happy to be able to help and be part of all of the girl’s journeys to the crown. In the upcoming months I will be attending the Fort Worth Rodeo, San Antonio rodeo, and the Huston rodeo with my officer team. I hope everyone had a successful and prosperous new year! Miss THSRA 2019 – Taylor Mobbs ON THE ROAD WITH MISS THSRA

Vegas Qualifier www.yratx.com maryjaneyra@aol.com

For more info call: 713-501-8843

Postmark Deadline – 5/4/20 or call in to enter 5/12/20 from 5-9pm

YRA RODEO: MAY 15, 16, 17 Mike & Sherrylynn Johnson’s Vegas Tuffest Jr. World Championship Brackenridge Recreational Complex 284 Brackenridge Parkway – Edna, Texas 77957

HOW TO QUALIFY FOR MIKE & SHERRYLYNN JOHNSON’S VEGAS TUFFEST JR. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

1. Buy Membership—Memberships can be purchased online at www.Johnsonsportline.com or at qualifying events prior to competing. 2. Enter a Vegas Tuffest qualifier event--$150 entry fee ($100 EF to Vegas Tuffest & $50 optional jackpot or $100 without sidepot) 3. Qualifying events will send the following number of qualifiers to the Vegas Tuffest Jr. World Championship. (if event offers more than 1 go, qualifiers will be decided on the average placings): 5 Entries—1 qualifier 6-15 entries—2 qualifiers 16-25 entries— 3 qualifiers 26 and over—4 qualifiers 4. Events offered: 12 & under Boys & Girls Barrels, 19 & under Girls Barrels 10 & Under Boys & Girls Breakaway 12 & Under Boys & Girls Tie Down 12 & Under Boys & Girls Goat Tying 15 & Under Boys Tie Down 15 & Under Girls Breakaway 15 & Under Girls Goat Tying 19 & Under Boys Tie Down 19 & Under Girls Breakaway 19 & Under Girls Goat Tying 5. Once qualified, contestant must enter Vegas Tuffest Jr. World Championship by October 1, 2020 DO NOT HAVE TO BE A YRA MEMBER TO ENTER

EVENTS OFFERED: 12 & under Boys & Girls Barrels 19 & under Girls Barrels 10 & Under Boys & Girls Breakaway 12 & Under Boys & Girls Tie Down 12 & Under Boys & Girls Goat Tying 15 & Under Boys Tie Down 15 & Under Girls Breakaway 15 & Under Girls Goat Tying 19 & Under Boys Tie Down 19 & Under Girls Breakaway 19 & Under Girls Goat Tying