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RODEO ATHLETES AND THE WESTERN INDUSTRY
4 After trying to stay up for 10 nights in a row watching the NFR it seems like it takes a few days for my sleep schedule and my work schedule to get back to normal. Now that I’ve had a few days to reflect I started thinking about what that rodeo does for our Western Industry each year, and it really made me think about how much we need to appreciate and thank those athletes for putting on such an incredible show. It is so interesting to me to listen to the interviews of the contestants, whether it’s prior to the start of the rodeo, after winning a go round, or even after winning a world Championship, they all usually have one statement in common,”It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was a little kid.”
That right there tells you the power and influence that this one event has on our industry each year and without those contestants, who are the very best in the world, it wouldn’t be what it is today. I wish I knew what the economic impact was from those ten nights of rodeo in December on our Western Industry, it would be staggering. There are so many of us that benefit either directly or indirectly from the NFR each December. Whether it be from Retail sales, picking up new customers, reuniting with friends out in Vegas, or simply being more motivated going into the new year. It’s a great rodeo for the contestants to showcase their talents and it gives them a chance to put some money in their pocket at the end of a year that at times can be full of challenges. With that being said tho, the great thing about rodeo athletes is that they’re doing something they love and have a passion for. When you hear a guy the size of Ty Erickson say “It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was a little Kid”, after he won the World Championship in Steer Wrestling, you realize that it’s all about reaching goals and having dreams come true. I didn’t hear him say anything about the $ he won. That is what I love about rodeo, rodeo contestants, and the Western Industry. We all need to believe that our dreams can come true and when we watch these athletes do what they do on the biggest stage it gives all of us hope. My hope is that these contestants realize what a positive impact they are not only on our industry but on the World. We live in the greatest country in the world and Lord knows we have some challenges but I think it’s a pretty easy fix to get it headed in the right direction.... The world needs more Cowboys and Cowgirls! God Bless and have a great Month!
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AMERICAN JUNIOR RODEO ASSOCIATION AJRA
RODEO SECRETARY Mary McMullan - AJRA Secretary Manager PO BOX 398 \\ Bronte, Texas 76933 325.277.5824
2019-2020 DIRECTORS:
JUNIOR DIRECTORS: PRESIDENT...................SOPHIE DUNN VICE PRESIDENT....COLTON GREENE MISS AJRA............LARAMIE DEARING BARRELS..........BROOKLYN BALBACH POLES................ZOEY HORTENSTINE GOATS.........................MADISON NEAL GIRLS’ OPT ROPING...SASSY WILSON TR HEADER.....................TITAN QUIGG TR HEELER.........BRENDAN BENNETT CALF ROPING..............CHISUM ALLEN STEER WRESTLING........ROWDY NAIL BOYS’ OPT ROPING...BRAIDYN MONTOYA AT LARGE................ALLISON VAUGHN AT LARGE.................JACOB WALTERS AT LARGE................RAINEY SKELTON
ADULT DIRECTORS: WESTLEY WHITE PHILLIP MONTALVO CHANTZ GREENE TONY DUNN JOHN ROBERTSON JOHN SCHEUNEMAN SONDRA NORED SHANE CRISWELL COY IRWIN STEPHENY BENNETT TAMMY BALCH CORY MCFADDEN LEE HORTENSTINE RICCI JONES TODD LOESCH MIKE VAUGHN
ajrasince52@gmail.com \\ www.ajra.org
April 17-19, 2020 Hamilton, TX - Circle T Arena
April 24-26, 2020 Abilene, TX - Taylor Expo Center
June 4-6, 2020 Andrews, TX - ACE Arean
June 18-19, 2020 Goldthwaite, TX - T.A. Head Arena
June 19-20, 2020 Llano, TX - John L. Kuykendall Event Center
July 22-25, 2020 AJRA 68th NFR Sweetwater, TX - Nolan County Coliseum
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sure do appreciate all of the directors, workers, volunteers and judges that made this weekend a success!!! If you didn’t pick up your member packet or your checks, they will be mailed together this week! The next rodeo will be at Circle T Arena, Hamilton, Texas, April 17-19, 2020! With 10 rodeos left, there is still plenty of time to earn your AJRA World Championship! It only takes 4 rodeos to qualify to compete at the AJRA NFR July 22-25, 2020 with $50,000 added money!!! At the 2019 AJRA NFR there was over $114,000 paid out, over $100,000 in saddles, buckles and prizes presented and $11,000 in scholarship money awarded! What other youth rodeo organization does that?
AMERICAN JUNIOR RODEO ASSOCIATION 2020 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION An organization of unmarried junior cowboys and cowgirls, 19 years of age or under as of July 31, 2020, and of the United States, Canada, or Mexico. Fill in all blanks below and mail to the AJRA, PO Box 398, Bronte, TX 76933.
Name of Applicant________________________________________________________o Male o Female (First) (Last) Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________________ (Box or Street) (City) (State & Zip) Birth Date ________________Grade in School___________Social Security #: ____________________ Parent's Names _____________________________________________________________________ Home Phone Number _____________________________ Work Phone Number _____________________________ Cell Phone Number ______________________________ E-Mail Address _________________________________ IMPORTANT--write legibly To: The American junior Rodeo Association, Inc. I (we), the undersigned parent('s) of ______________________________________________________________ do fully agree and consent to the participation of our child in any and all Junior Rodeos approved by The American Junior Rodeo Association and in consideration for permitting our child to participate as a contestant in such rodeos, we hereby consent and fully acknowledge the following: "AJRA members and permit holders acknowledge that rodeos are dangerous activities and that participation in a rodeo as a competitor, and independent contractor, or volunteer, exposes the participation to a substantial and serious risk of property damage, personal injury or death. AJRA members and permit holders acknowledge that participation in AJRA sanctioned rodeos will involve such a hazard. Being fully aware that participation in AJRA sanctioned rodeos will expose said member or permit holder to substantial and serious risk of property damage and/or personal injury or death, said member or permit holder releases AJRA, sponsors, and AJRA sanctioned rodeo production entity, their affiliated, related or subsidiary companies, and the officers, directors, employees, and agents of each entity or organization from liability for any and all property damage, personal injuries or other claims arising from participation in AJRA Sanctioned rodeos, including claims that are known The yearly dues are based on a Family Plan -- 1st child $100.00, 2nd child $75.00, 3rd child $50.00, 4th child $25.00, with the 5th or more receiving a free membership (dues must accompany this application). If this form is being used to cover a complimentary membership in which there are multiple family members, then this form will cover the last member. The membership runs from August to August each year. Proof of age must accompany this application. If any of the above information is found to be false, your membership is automatically terminated and your dues, points and point standings are forfeited. The burden of proof lies with the member in case of question relative to the above information. Minor's Release T-Shirt size: Circle one Youth: S M L Adult: S M L XL 2XL 3XL
and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen, future or contingent. AJRA members and permit holders shall not now or at any time in the future, directly or indirectly, commence or prosecute any action, suit, or other proceeding against the before mentioned arising out of or related to the actions, causes of action, claims and demands hereby waived, released or discharged by AJRA member or permit holder. This provision shall be binding upon each AJRA member or permit holder, his/her spouse, legal representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns. I (we) further certify that our child is not and has never been married.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this ______ day of ______________________, 20_____ Notary Public in and for _______________________________________________________
