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The President's Update…
Stampede weekend heralds the close of one rodeo year and the beginning of another. It also means that our annual election of Officers and Committee Chairs is not far off. We need enthusiastic and committed candidates for the positions of Vice President, Secretary and Committee Chairs. You may remember that in last year's election, we lacked candidates for Secretary, Treasurer, Social and Entertainment Chair, and Public Relations Chair. The accomplishment of this year's rodeo is a tribute to those Board members who rolled up sleeves to do more than their position's requirements and to Scott Smiley, Beth Brockelman, JR Key, Mark Baker, and Patrick Hunter who stepped forward as Treasurer, Secretary and Assistant Rodeo Director for Entertainment, Rodeo Site Entertainment Coordinator and Public Relations Coordinator, respectively.
You can tell more about a person by what he says about others than by what he says about himself.  The Membership Corner
Well, it's August and almost time for Atlantic Stampede 2002, which means several things:
And lastly, I am your liaison to the board of directors. If you have a concern or question, please don't hesitate to contact me. I will do my best to get you an answer or get the situation corrected. I'm here for you and your needs as members of this association.
BUCKLE SPONSORSHIPS Have you ever wanted to be the person that presents the buckle to the Wild Drag winner, the All-Around Cowgirl or one of our incoming Royalty team members? Well you can be. Buckle sponsorships are still available. For more information contact Mike S. at HoobieOne@aol.com, call 703-354-3185 or print the packet from our web page: http://asgra.org/stampede/vendorpackage.pdf.
2003 ASGRA Royalty 
Do you like to raise money for charities? Want to travel the country and represent ASGRA? Do you want to bring the sash queen in you out of the closet? You can do all this and much more if you are part of the ASGRA Royalty Team. Contact: Ms. ASGRA Beth Brockelman at , Mr. ASGRA Oscar Mocelo at or Miss ASGRA Jymmye Jaymes at for information and royalty contestant packets. Time is running out so hurry!
 News 'Round the Corral"Happy Trails Are Here Again!" Remember, ASGRA trail rides are the first Sunday of the month at 11:00am! Weather permitting, we will be holding a trail ride at Piscataway Ranch in Clinton, MD at 11:00 am on the following days: August 4th: Cool off from the dog days of summer with a shaded ride through the Maryland forest. September 1st: Labor Day weekend kicks off Stampede week 2002 - let a relaxing trail ride be your own horse event! For further information and to RSVP, contact Glenn at (703) 538-2225.
Royalty Night Alert! Every Sunday ASGRA's Royalty helps to host the "Sequins and Studs" variety show at Remington's. Shows start at 8:30pm! Y'all Come!
Mark your Calendars!
So you wanna be a Rodeo Star?
Well, ASGRA's new stock contractor for 2002 is running a training session on the weekend of August 10-11 to teach you the basics and let you get a little practice in before Stampede 2002. Classic Rodeo Productions (Carl Leach) from York Springs, PA is our Stock Contractor for Atlantic Stampede 2002. Carl has the facilities to conduct a rodeo school at the York Springs Equestrian Center on his property. The plan is to focus on training for Steer and Bull Riding as well as Chute Dogging, Calf Roping and possibly some Horse events as well, if there is enough interest. Each event will be limited to 10-12 students. York Springs is @ 1½ hours from the Rockville/Gaithersburg area. Details are available on the website. Interested? Contact RE&T Chair Matt Komornik at
August 2002
General Membership Meetings
Board of Directors Meetings August 27: Rodeo Production Meeting September 2002 issue: Submissions due: 8/26/02 Mail out date: 9/2/02 |
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Guys and Gals:
We continue to be blessed by the generous donation of time from our many volunteers-member and non-members alike. Every moment volunteered is sincerely appreciated and each one makes a difference. But to make the most of this gift, we need a vacancy-free Board of men and women who are committed to the growth and improvement of the Association. Won't you please consider service in one of these important positions? In the weeks before the formal call for nominations, I urge each of you to consider the gift of service on the Board. I encourage you to visit the website to review the duties and responsibilities for each position. Think about it, and then please step forward with the gift of your skill, talents and time. Both you and the Association will be better for it.
I would like to welcome Carol's Western Wear back among our ranks as a Business Member. (Carol's offers a 10% discount to card-carrying ASGRA Members.) Stop by one of their stores in Glen Burnie or Laurel to see the newest in cowboy/cowgirl duds. And don't forget to stop by their booth in the vendor tent during Stampede.
Ever wonder exactly how to 'dog' a steer? Or if roping a calf is as easy as some cowboys make it look? Or exactly what it feels like to blow out of a chute on top of an irritable steer or bull?
4 11:00am Trail Ride at Piscataway stables, Clinton, MD