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**LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT**
March 2008
Hello Again Members!
We now have two rodeos behind us and this season seems to be better than ever. I want to take a minute to say that I apologize for not being able to attend the first rodeo. However, due to the tornadoes earlier that week my job required me to work that entire weekend. I want to give praise to the rest of the Board for stepping up an making that rodeo a success. Thank you immensely.
I am also aware that there were a few kinks to work through. I felt that after the 2nd rodeo things went much more smoothly. I do appreciate the volunteers that have stepped up to the plate for another year. I commend you folks whether it was penning stock, setting up barrels, poles or whatever else needed to be done, THANKS!
There are a couple of issues to be addressed. The first concerns Junior and Senior Ribbon Roping. There have been a few changes made and soon there will be an amendment to those rules posted on the website. The intention of the Board is to make this event as fair as possible and at the same time as safe as possible.
The second issue I need to address is in regard to turnout fines in the rough stock events. If a member calls in to enter a rough stock event then that member must pay his entry fee at the rodeo whether he decides to ride or not. The association has to pay the stock contractor for hauling the stock whether said stock is ridden or turned out. The turnout fee is the same as a normal entry fee less the arena fee. Juniors fee is $26.00 and Seniors is $35.00. In order to ride at the next rodeo the turnout fee plus the current fee must be paid. If a member is assessed a turnout fee for two consecutive rodeos then that member will be Black Listed and all fees must be brought current with the secretary before said member will be allowed to enter during call-in.
The secretary will notify the President and the Rough Stock Directors when the fees are paid. However, the turnout fee will be waived with a Doctor’s note or other acceptable documentation, but at the Presidents discretion.
With those issues addressed I do want to remind everyone that at the April 13th rodeo the raffle
Tickets for the Lawson Farms Raffle Saddle will be available. Each member must sell 25 tickets each in order to attend the Finals. This is the same as last year.
If any parents have any fundraising ideas or would like to volunteer to help organize fundraising projects for the Association, please feel free to contact me at 870-994-3401 or e-mail me at ashfltrodeodad@centurytel.net.
JUST A REMINDER, PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO GET OUT AND GET THOSE SPONSORS LINED UP FOR THE ASSOCIATION.
I would also like to mention that on Memorial Day Weekend we are partnering with the Conway Saddle Club in conjunction with the PRCA being held that weekend. The PRCA show will be on Friday and Saturday night with our rodeos on Sunday and Monday @ 10am. Advertising for the PRCA show will also include mention of our rodeos as showcasing the professionals of the future. I think this will be exciting to be part of the 4 day event. Nikki Murdock has been a driving force to include us in this event.
Check with Nikki to see if there is anything we as members can do to advertise and promote that weekend.
Till Next Time,
Braden Ables-President | 
