Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association

Volume XIV, Issue 1
January 2005

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Stampede 2006 Poster Design

February 2006

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·          Atlantic Stampede 2006 Poster Design

·          ‘Grand Illusions’ Returns!

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·         IGRA BOD January Meeting Highlights: Phoenix

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·          Happy Trails to You!

·          IGRA University Info

·          ASGRA Calendar of Events

·          ASGRA Birthdays

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·          Newsletter Schedule

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·          ASGRA Board of Directors, Committee Chairs & Royalty 2005

“Love doesn't make the world go 'round; love is what makes the ride worthwhile..”

· Franklin P. Jones

Submissions for the March newsletter are due February 22

Be a big part of Atlantic Stampede 2006 by designing this year's poster. Submissions of designs for the Atlantic Stampede 2006 poster are being accepted now. The Stampede poster is the primary way we communicate to people across the nation about our upcoming rodeo weekend. The poster will be used in various media outlets including web, print and mailings. Requirements for the poster are as follows:

ü Include the words Atlantic Stampede 2006, September 8, 9 & 10, Washington, DC, IGRA Rodeo Series, www.asgra.org

ü The ability to be scaled to various formats such as 11 x 17 posters, 4 x 6 palmcards, trifolds, banners, etc.

ü Demonstrate through design that this is a country western event that is taking place in Washington, DC

ü Space for/incorporation of sponsor logos in the design

ü Flexibility to include additional sponsors as they are acquired through the year

$500 and 2 Weekend Passes to Atlantic Stampede 2006, Atlantic Stampede 2006 t-shirt and pin will be awarded to the creator of the winning submission. See past posters at www.asgra.org/history for ideas. If you are interested in submitting a design or have additional questions please contact Patrick Hunter rodeoinfo05@asgra.org or 202-352-2356.

· Patrick Hunter

On Friday Feb. 3, 2006. Blair Michaels (Miss ASGRA 2001) is bringing
back "Grand Illusions" to Titan on Friday nights beginning at 10pm.
Please come out and join a cast of fabulous entertainers, including Patti Lovelace (Miss Capital Pride 2005), Destiny B. Childs (Miss ASGRA 2006), Phoenix Amber Bloomingdale and Blair Michaels. It looks to be a great show with lots of energy and pizzaz!

ASGRA Board of Directors 2006 & Committee Chairs

IGRA Board Meeting Highlights

Phoenix: January 16, 2006

President

Gaither Pennington

133 Tull Place

Alexandria, VA 22304

(703) 567-3710

pres@asgra.org

Vice President

Michael Sanders

61 E Ridge Road

Greenbelt, MD 20770

(301) 474-5127

vp@asgra.org

Secretary/Web Master

Frank Harrell

12905 Clifton Creek Dr.

Clifton, VA 20124

(703) 266-0447

sect@asgra.org

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Treasurer

Carvie Gillikin

2656 Greenbriar Lane

Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 216-6044

tres@asgra.org

Membership

Karl Klingener

2656 Greenbriar Lane

Annapolis, MD 21401

(973) 216-3044

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Newsletter Editor/IGRA Trustee

Lonni La Bel

20713 D Crystal Hill Circle

Germantown, MD 20874

(301) 528-4646

newsletter@asgra.org

trustee@asgra.org

Fundraising & Sponsorship

Mary Lynn Logsdon

3106 Teton Lane

Bowie, MD 20715

fr@asgra.org

· President’s Report: Much media attention has been placed on IGRA and its member associations as a result of the release of the movie ‘Brokeback Mountain’ and related events.

· Secretary’s report: This discussion focused on the IGRA Insurance Policy coverage and options. The previous policy was @ $10-11,000 annually for coverage; the insurance firm will no longer be providing this type of insurance. Tommy Channel has been researching options. The firm suggested by Charlie Lanier has a policy available at a coverage cost of $21,095. Additional coverage is available for events such as rodeo schools at an additional cost. IGRA will cover the first $11,000, with the remainder to be covered by all 26 associations. Approximate cost would be $10,095 divided by 26 = $388.27/association.

· Dance Committee still soliciting sponsorships for all aspects, especially buckles. See SMRA for costs associated with this year’s buckles.

· IGRA Hall Of Fame Committee: Brian Helander asked Lonni La Bel to join the committee to replace a member rotating off; she has accepted. The IGRA Hall of Fame honors individuals who have provided for the development and growth of gay rodeo, or who have accrued an outstanding record or achieved a prominent position in the sport. (Note to ASGRA members: if you have a suggestion for a member who should be nominated to the IGRA HOF, contact Lonni La Bel. Nomination forms are available at the link at the bottom of the IGRA HOF page: http://www.igra.com/HallOfFame/index.htm)

· Rodeo Resources: The Rodeo Resources CD was provided to all trustees at this meeting; also available at IGRA website: http://www.igra.com/Resources/Guidebook/index.htm

· IGRA University: Sponsorships are still being still solicited; plans are rolling along. We encourage all IGRA members to attend.

New Business:

· Applications were approved for the Golden State Gay Rodeo Association/Greater Los Angeles Chapter (GSGRA/GLAC), Missouri Gay Rodeo Association (MGRA) and New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association (NMGRA) 2006 Rodeos. GSGRA?GLAC: Aug. 4-6, 2006; MGRA: Sept. 1-3, 2006; NMGRA: Aug. 18-20, 2006

· Allocation of 2006 Hero Unit Funds: Some issues still exist between Hero and Q TV resolving their own agreements for filming and distribution. The Executive Board met and discussed this issue on Sunday night, January 15, and made a recommendation for the distribution of any funds that are received once this is resolved.

· LOGO provided a short presentation to IGRA which included rough cut of a potential IGRA 30 second promo that would be run 20 times a month on LOGO. LOGO is interested in partnering with IGRA for marketing purposes related to the LGBT community. More to come…

· Finals 2006: Clark Monk has been working with the various HSRA teams in Reno to organize the upcoming Finals Rodeo. Clark has also been named the Finals 2006 Rodeo Director.

Happy Trails To You!

ASGRA Royalty 2005 & Committee Chairs

ASGRA trail rides are the first Sunday of the month at 11:00am!

Regardless of the weather, ASGRA’s monthly trail rides are held at Piscataway Ranch in Clinton, MD at 11:00 am on the following days:

February 5^th: Get a mid-winter warmup with a lope around the Maryland trails!

March 5^th: March into early spring fever with a spirited trot through the Maryland woodlands!

For further information, contact Patrick at 202-352-2356 or trail@asgra.org.

Hey Baby, Let’s Go To Vegas!! Mark your calendars now for IGRA University in Las Vegas February 17-19, 2006! A completely re-vamped curriculum has been developed and new instructors will be presenting a variety of courses designed to help rodeo and royalty contestants and IGRA member associations to improve their knowledge and skills. Check out http://www.igra.com/University/index.htm for information and updates!

ASGRA Calendar of Events

*February 2006*
5	11am	Trail Ride at Piscataway stables, Clinton, MD
8	8pm	BHT Meeting; 1111 14^th St., Suite 350; Washington, DC
9	7:30pm	ASGRA Board Meeting; Hyatt Regency Hotel; DC
15	8pm	CAB Meeting; DC Eagle; Washington, DC
22	Midnight	ASGRA Newsletter Submissions due

Birthday Congratulations to the following ASGRA members who celebrate in February:

Jeffrey Anderson, David Burgdorf, Ivan Cuadrado, Chuck Delwiche, John Hecker, Darla Horn, Don Horn, Jymmye Jaymes, Eric Korpon, Rob Larew, Jack Mackey, Mike S., Tee Tramp