Rodeo Director
Atlantic Stampede is fast approaching. Stampede tickets are available online on the ASGRA website and will also be available at the host hotel as well as at the rodeo grounds. Check out the website for up to date information.
Jon H.
Membership Chair
If you have not renewed your membership now is the time. You can also purchase your Stampede tickets when you renew your membership. Special member weekend pass discount of $45 is available until August 15th. Log onto the ASGRA website and click on "Membership."
Jon H.
Calling All Volunteers
Yep, it is that time again to mark your calendars for this year's Atlantic Stampede.
When: September 5 - 7, 2008. We need volunteers in all areas. Please fill out the Volunteer form and send it in. You can go to our rodeo page
and fill out the form there. Any questions please contact Beth Brockelman at [an error occurred while processing this directive] THANK YOU SO MUCH :) HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE
Beth Brockelman
Volunteer Coordinator 2008
By-Laws Rules Changes
Thanks all for taking the time to pass this year's recommended changes to the By Laws. Keeping our association current with modern technologies and common business practices is vital. Thanks to you we have done that. We appreciate your time and effort in making this process work. See you at Stampede!!!
Tom
ASGRA Outing to the Dave Marin Rodeo
On Sunday, August 10, The Prince William County (PWC) Fair in Manassas, VA will be having the Dave Martin Rodeo. We want to organize a group of cowboys and cowgirls to head out to the Fair and Rodeo. Both the Fair and the Rodeo are an excellent time with the usual midway rides and games, livestock and rodeo competition in addition to all the awesome fair food. If you are interested in this event, contact ASGRA member Patrick Hunter 202-352-2356 by July 18th for more details.
ASGRA Awards
Howdy Folks,
We are currently accepting nominations for our Golden Lariat and Outstanding Volunteer awards. The deadline for the Golden Lariat submissions is July 31.
The coveted Golden Lariat award is given by ASGRA to individuals who have contributed an unimaginable amount of their time and efforts to the betterment of our association. Their volunteering accomplishments are exceptional and have provided ASGRA focus and achievement which would not have been attained without these exceptional volunteers.
To nominate someone, simply send an e-mail to the ASGRA secretary ([an error occurred while processing this directive]) with the person's name and a paragraph or two of why you believe they should be honored with the award.
The first inductees were chosen in 1999 and the list has grown to include the following individuals.
(1999) Mike Lentz | (1999) Les Boggs |
(2000) Billy Collison | (2001) Patrick Hunter |
(2002) Mike Sanders | (2003) Gaither Pennington |
(2003) Mary Lynn Logsdon | (2005) Scott Smiley |
(2006) David Hehr | (2006) Lonni La Bel |
(2007) Frank Harrell | (2007) Beth Brockleman |
The Outstanding Rodeo Volunteer Award includes a rodeo buckle similar to the one pictured here. This award is given for outstanding service in preparation for or during the rodeo. This award will be presented at our Rodeo volunteer awards party to be held sometime between October and next February, date to be announced.
To make a nomination just send an e-mail to the ASGRA secretary ([an error occurred while processing this directive]) including the person's name and a paragraph why you think they deserve this award. The ASGRA board of directors will chose the winner at a board meeting after the conclusion of our rodeo.
Frank Harrell
Webmaster/Newsletter Editor
Visually Impaired Cowboy Ropes and Goats
Who says a visual handicap can stand in the way of cowboy competition? IGRA has one and he is having a ball doing it.
Rodney, a professional chef, sent me a few photos of his competition in the Palm Springs rodeo last month. Way to go Rodney!
Some of you may have seen his Yahoo group posting I've included below. We are looking to see more of Rodney around the circuit, and the best of luck to you cowboy!
Visit Rodney's HomoRodeo Profile
Hello IGRA Members. My name is Rodney Shaw. I'm a Member of GSGRA, GPSC
I'm The First Visually Impaired Cowboy to ever compete in Rodeos in the United States I Believe.
I competed in my First Rodeo in Palm Springs, California in MAY 2-4-2008 I Competed in Calf Roping on Foot and Goat Dressing I almost caught my calf both days and I shaved 6 seconds of my time in Goat Dressing despite Face planting in the arena on Sunday.
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First Gay Marriage at an IGRA Rodeo
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Our friends Don Harris and James Bowman got officially hitched in a ceremony held in the arena following the Calgary rodeo on June 29, 2008.
Don said "We met last September at the Atlantic Stampede; he was a member of FGRA and I'm the Trustee from GGRA. We only thought it fitting to get hitched on the floor of the arena on Saturday evening immediately following the last event... so that's what we did!"
Don asked Brian Helander if anyone else had ever gotten married at a rodeo, and he seemed to recall one about 12 years ago, but that was a commitment ceremony, not a marriage |
Coosie's Corner
On a cattle drive, the cook was often nicknamed "Coosie", an Americanization of the Spanish word cocinero meaning cook.
Read more about the Coosie (external link)
Tater Tot Green Bean Casserole
(One Meal Dish)
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef, cooked and drained
- 1 Small Package Cut Green Beans
- 1 ½ cans Mushroom Soup
- 1 Package Frozen Tater Tots
- Sprinkle of Paprika, if desired
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix thawed green beans with mushroom soup (undiluted), and cooked beef.
- Place in greased casserole dish.
- Add Tater Tots on top, covering the top and aligning them, with no overlap.
- Sprinkle with Paprika, optional.
- Place in oven until Tater Tots are done and golden brown…approximately 20 minutes.
Cowboy Music
Wyoming Wind
Bar-J Wranglers,,
Album: Wyoming Wind (external link)
Play song 3:11
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For a limited time, Cowboy Frank is providing a stream to listen to this great song as sung by its author. Listen while you read. (should play on any player)
I'm a lonesome cowboy
No place to ride
I wanna be alone again
I wanna rope and ride
I wanna throw my lariat
Across the prairie wide
Cross the prairie wide
Ti ya whoppi ty-o'ming wind is calling me
Ti ya whoppi ty-o'ming that's where I wanta be
I'll saddle up for old Wyoming
Folks there wear a smile
Can't wait to meet a saddle pal
Or a waitin' bride
I wanna hear the lonesome call
Of the coyote cry
Wy-o-ming wind
Is call-in' me home
Lord I wanna go back home
Please lead me home
Believe I'll saddle up and ride away
Ti ya whoppi ty-o'ming wind is calling me
Ti ya whoppi ty-o'ming that's where I wanta be
Another day is dawnin'
Can't seem to rest
I gotta hit the trail again
Head Wyoming way
Hang my hat in Jackson Hole
Live the cowboy way
Wy-om-ing wind
Is call-in' me home
Lord I wanna go back home
Please lead me home
Believe I'll saddle up and ride away
Wy-o-ming wind
Is call-in' me home
Lord I wanna go back home
Please lead me home
Believe I'll saddle up and ride away
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