Illinois High School Rodeo Association

Illinois High School Rodeo Association

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Spring Newsletter

(NOTE: Times & Dates are subject to change)

March 19^th                              3^rd Quarter Report Cards Due

March 21                                  Entries due for Kentucky Invitational

April 2^nd & 3^rd                         Dist. #2 Rodeo w/Jr. High-Hopedale, IL

April 10^th                                 Cutting-Shelbyville, IL

April 16^th & 17^th                       State Rodeo – Hopedale w/Jr. High

April 30^th                                  Jr. High State Finals

May 1                                        Cutting - Galatia

May 13^th, 14^th & 15^th               Kentucky 5 State Invitational, Murray KY

May 7^th & 8^th                           Dist. #3 Rodeo- Anna, IL

May 29^th                                   4^th Quarter Report Cards Due

June 4^th & 5^th                           District # 1 Rodeo – Princeton, IL

June 15^th -18^th                          State Finals – Altamont, IL

Mid Winter Meeting & Prom went smoothly. Congratulations to Mallory McFee and Kyler Petefish. They are the IHSRA 2011 Prom Queen and King. The DJ was great and we were entertained by a number of contestants singing Karaoke Saturday.

Kenny Littrell will remain our National Director for another 5 years, Thanks Kenny! Debbie Jo Mestker will be your new state secretary starting in August.
Any rule changes or clarifications will be in the new Times magazine.
The kids voted to sell Gator tickets again next year and they vote to have a minimum of four rodeos in the spring and four in the fall with an option to have another rodeo if the opportunity presents itself.
The Jr. High Rodeo Division asked if the High School would consider absorbing them into our association. They do not have enough contestants to have a rodeo on their own. It was discussed at Districts meeting and all districts agreed. There will be a committee forms to work out all of the details.

Raffle Tickets: If you need more tickets or have questions call Mike DeMott .

Kentucky Rodeo Entries: I need your entries ASAP - no later than March 21, 2011. So far I have only one person going to represent IL. If you have any question give me a call at 815-269-2140.

SENIORS: If you are graduating at Semester you are still eligible to compete. Just make sure I have your last report card. You will need to let me know that it is your last report card. If you plan on applying for a scholarship at State Finals we will still need a sealed copy of your school transcripts and a signed report card from your school. If you have any questions call me.

Horse Fair: There was a lot of cool stuff at the Horse Fair. We received a lot of questions concerning our Association. Hopefully we will have some new members. We were able to fill up 17 pages of our petition to keep the National Finals here in Illinois. We invited people to look across the road to look at the beautiful Rodeo Arena that the State built for the National Finals and are now telling us we can’t use it. We have a lot of support but we don not know yet if it will happen. As soon as a decision is made we will get it posted.

Illinois High School Rodeo Association

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August 2010 Newsletter

　

August 14th IHSRA Cutting-Berry Livestock Barn, Byron, IL

August 28^th & 29^th IHSRA State Rodeo w/ Jr. High Div. –Monticello, IL

September 11^th & 12^th IHSRA Dist. #1 Rodeo w/ Jr. High Div. –New Windsor, IL

October 2^nd & 3^rd IHSRA Dist. #3 Rodeo w/ Jr. High Div.-Cisne, IL

October 8^th IHSRA Cutting-Berry Livestock Barn, Byron, IL

October 23 1^st Quarter Report Cards Due

October 23rd & 24^th IHSRA Dist. #2 Rodeo w/ Jr. High Div., Hopedale, IL

January 15^th 2^nd Quarter Report Cards Due

February 13^th & 14^th Mid-Winter Meeting-Springfield, IL

March 19^th 3^rd Quarter Report Cards Due

May 28^th Final Report Card Due

Congratulations to all of our National Team Members. You all did a great job representing our state.

All of the results are posted on the NHSRA web site at www.nhsra.com.

A special Congrats goes to Taylor Adams for placing 3^rd in the Talent Contest.

Enclosed you will find the National and State forms that need to be filled out and returned to me ASAP.

Remember to fill out both sides and remember to have them notarized. If you need me to notarize them DO NOT SIGN THEM. I have to witness your signature.

For new members- you can write one check for both National and State Dues and make it out to IHSRA. The total dues are $186.00.

If you have any questions call me at 815-269-2140.

The Associate Member forms are also included. The dues are still $20 and this gives you the right to vote on any items or actions that may need to be decided on during a General Membership meeting.

If anyone has any questions call me at 815-269-2140.

Good Luck to everyone and lets have a safe and fun rodeo season.

　

　

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SPRING 2009 Newsletter

April 18^th & 19^th Hopedale, IL – Dist. #2

May 2 & 3, 2009 Anna, IL Rodeo – Dist. #3

May 24^th/25^th Cutting Event

May 30, 31, 2009 Bureau Co. Rodeo – Dist. #1

June 2009 State Finals, Altamont, IL

July 19-15, 2009 National Finals

Sept. 25, 26, & 27 Jeff Veteto Memorial Bull Riding Event

The first rodeo of the season went pretty smooth. Thanks to everyone who helped. We could not do this with out the parents volunteering their time.

Remember the call out dates and times on your entry forms if you need to call out. If you have any questions about an entry form call me at 815-269-2140 or Laurie at 309-264-9042.

Once again if you call and leave a message on my home phone and you do not hear back from me in a couple of days, call again. I have had messages on my recorder that I could not understand. I have bought a new answering machine but it you don’t leave a number or say number so fast I can’t understand it I cannot return your calls. Rc

Just a reminder that you will need to stick around for the State Finals Roll Call after the Sunday Princeton Rodeo.

When we receive the State Finals info you will need to get stall reservation back in ASAP.

RAFFLE TICKETS: Please mail your raffle ticket stubs and money to Todd Beckman at:

6914 W. Pfeiffer Rd. Peoria, IL 61607

REPORT CARDS:Third Quarter report cards are due. Please mail report cards to Renee Cox 2030 N 500 E Rd, Gilman IL 60938.

SENIOR MEMORY BOARD:

Mrs. Weinman has volunteered to put together the Sr. Board to be displayed at State Finals. She would like a Sr. Picture and a picture of the Sr.’s with their parents. Please bring your pictures to Hopedale or get them to Mrs. Weinman ASAP. There are a lot of Sr.’s so it will take her some time to get it all put together. If you have any questions you can call me at 815-269-2140 or Mrs. Weinman at 618-372-8782.

RANCH RODEO Seeks Contestants: Tim E Taylor is putting on a Ranch Rodeo on Memorial Day at the Pecatonica Equine Center, in Pecatonica, IL which is 10 miles west of Rockford, IL. He is looking for contestants willing to participate in Wild Horse Races, Arena Sorting, Pony Bronc Ridding ages7-12, Wild Cow Milking, Mutton Busting ages 4-6, Ribbon Roping, Stock Saddle Bronc Ridding, Team Penning, Stock Saddle Steer Ridding, Team Doctoring, Steer Riding 12-15. After the Ranch Rodeo there will be a Bull Riding. Contact Tim Taylor at 630=921-6186.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: TO MAN THE BOOTH AT THE University of Illinois Rodeo Expo. Call Sue Tenczar @815-437-9160 or John Muffick @217-824-9397 to sign up. It will be held at the Wendl’s Sports Complex – 1901 S. High Cross Road, Urbana, IL. It is about 1 mile south of the Urbana Wal-Mart. It will run from 10AM, to 5:00PM. This is a great opportunity to teach people about our sport and you might be able to sell some gator tickets!!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: Peace Lutheran Church in New Lennox, IL will be hosting their Vacation Bible School and is looking for someone who can do lariat tricks. Their theme is a "Dude Ranch". If you are interested contact Cheryl Gamen at ecomcdg@comcast.net

PICTURES: If you haven’t had your picture taken for the State Finals Program, go see Rosemary at the next rodeo.

　

　

　

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FEBRUARY 2009 Newsletter

February 1, 2009 2^nd Quarter Report Cards & $100 Raffle Money Due

February 14-15, 2009 Mid-Winter Mtg. & Cowboy Prom, Springfield, IL

March 6,7,8^th, 2009 Illinois Horse Fair Booth – Volunteers needed

March 31, 2009 3^rd Quarter Report Cards and $100 Raffle Money Due

April 4^th & 5^th, 2009 State Rodeo – Rawlings Arena, Hopedale

May 2 & 3, 2009 Anna, IL Rodeo – Dist. #3

May 30, 31, 2009 Bureau Co. Rodeo – Dist. #1

DISTRICT #2 Rodeo TBA

June 17,18,19,20, 2009 State Finals, Altamont, IL

RAFFLE TICKETS: Please mail your raffle ticket stubs and money to Todd Beckman at:

6914 W. Pfeiffer Rd. Peoria, IL 61607

REPORT CARDS: Please mail report cards to Renee Cox 2030 N 500 E Rd, Gilman IL 60938.

MIDWINTER MEETING: FEBRUARY 14^th &15^th :

Please remember that when you attend the Mid Winter meetings you must be in your western attire!

The meeting and dance will once again be held at the Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center 3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL 62702. To make reservations you can call 866-577-7900. Tell them you are with the IL High School Rodeo Association and you will get a special rate on your room. If you have any questions call Renee at 815-269-2140. At this point in time the rooms I blocked off are all taken. Keep trying to call they may release rooms that were blocked off for other events going on in the area.

It is important that you try to attend. All proposed rule changes from the national office will be discussed and all of the spring rodeo dates will be announced.

We are asking that the Freshmen and Sophomore class members bring snack stuff like check mix, pretzels, etc. The Jr. and Sr. class members will bring pop and ice. We will need a few coolers for the ice.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: There are positions that are up for election in each district. If you want to represent your district or the IHSRA, contact your state officers and let them know.

The State Secretary, Rodeo Secretary and Treasurer positions are up for election. These is a two year terms. If anyone wants to run they need to contact their District President and let them know you are interested in running for office.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2008-09 ALL STAR TEAM CAPTAINS: Michelle Christensen & Cody Metsker. The All Star Team Captains are voted on by the all star team members.

I have the All-Star shirts and will hand them out at the meeting in February. There will be an All-Star picture taken at the Midwinter meeting on Sunday.

HORSE FAIR: Tami Ward will be looking for volunteers to work the booth for the Horse Fair. This is a great place to sell your raffle tickets so don’t be shy about signing up to work.

TEAM ROPING CLINIC: Doyle Gellerman & Brett Tanozzi will be conducting a Team Roping clinic on March 20, 21 & 22, 2009 at Rawling’s Arena in Hopedale. If you are interested, call Shari Petefish @217-473-2790.

　

Illinois High School

Rodeo Association

Mid Winter Meeting Schedule

2009

　

　

SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 14^th

9:00 AM- 10:00AM Rodeo Committee Mtg.

10:00 AM-11:30 AM Student Meeting

11:30 AM- 1:00 PM Board of Directors Mtg.

1:00 PM- 2:00 PM Lunch

2:00PM- 3:30 PM District Meetings

3:45PM- 5:45 PM Board of Directors Meeting resumes

6:30 PM Dinner

7:30 PM-11:00 PM Cowboy Prom

9:00PM Queen/King Coronation

　

SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 15^th

10:00 AM Final BOD Meeting

11:00 AM Queen Information Mtg.

12:30 PM All Star Team Picture

1:00 PM General Membership Mtg.

　(Times subject to change)

Illinois High School Rodeo Association

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December 2008 Newsletter

February 1, 2009 2^nd Quarter Report Cards & $100 Raffle Money Due

February 14-15, 2009 Mid-Winter Mtg. & Cowboy Prom, Springfield, IL

March 6,7,8^th, 2009 Illinois Horse Fair Booth – Volunteers needed

March 31, 2009 3^rd Quarter Report Cards and $100 Raffle Money Due

April 2009 State Rodeo – TBA

May 2 & 3, 2009 Anna, IL Rodeo – Dist. #3

May 30, 31, 2009 Bureau Co. Rodeo – Dist. #1

June 2009 State Finals, Altamont, IL

Raffle Tickets: Please mail your raffle tickets and money to Todd Beckman at:

6914 W. Pfeiffer Rd. Peoria, IL 61607

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Remember to turn in your associate member forms as soon as you can. Don’t wait until Mid Winter Meeting. You have to be a paid member for 10 days before you can vote on any issues that may come up.

REPORT CARDS: Please mail report cards to Renee Cox 2030 N 500 E Rd, Gilman IL 60938.

MIDWINTER MEETING: FEBRUARY 14^th &15^th : If you have any issues or concerns that you would like to have discussed at the Mid Winter meeting, please contact one of your district directors, John Muffick, or Renee Cox. We need to have your ideas or concerns so they can be added to the meeting agenda.

Please remember that when you attend the Mid Winter meetings you must be in your western attire!

The meeting and dance will once again be held at the Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center 3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL 62702. We have a block of rooms reserved. To make reservations you can call 866-577-7900. Tell them you are with the IL High School Rodeo Association and you will get a special rate on your room. The cut-off date is February5^th to reserve a room. If you have any questions call Renee at 815-269-2140.

It is important that you try to attend. All proposed rule changes from the national office will be discussed and all of the spring rodeo dates will hopefully be announced.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: There are positions that are up for election in each district. If you want to represent your district or the IHSRA, contact your state officers and let them know.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2008-09 ALL STAR TEAM:

Michelle Christenson – C Heather Staley – C Chelsea DeMott – Q

Shelby Jacobson – G Tanya Reid – G Jessey Hagey – B

Meggan Vogt – B Jami Cox – BA Alyssa Rauch – BA

Rachel Tenczar – P Lexy Maguire – P Twyla Reid – TR - Heeler

Bryce Basting – C Cody Metsker – SW Taylor Gage – SW

Kyle Bost – BB Jarrod Lee – BB Phil McGinnis – SB

Jason Cronk – Bulls Kyle Seals – Bulls Ben Runyon – CR

Brock Pezanoski – CR Tristan Garner – TR Heeler Brandon Barringer – TR Header

Dylan Campbell – TR Header

I have the All-Star shirts and will hand them out at the meeting in February. There will be an All-Star picture taken at the Midwinter meeting on Sunday.

HORSE FAIR: Tami Ward will be looking for volunteers to work the booth for the Horse Fair. This is a great place to sell your raffle tickets so don’t be shy about signing up to work.

Enclosed you will find your 2008-09 Illinois High School Cowboy Prom Ballott. Please read it carefully. Complete it carefully and return it to me: Renee Cox – 2030 N 500 E Rd. , Gilman, IL 60938. If you have any questions call me at 815-269-2140.

You will vote for 3 Sr. Girls, 3 Sr. Boys and 1 girl and 1 boy from each list of underclassmen. Again if you have any questions please call me.

Illinois High School News Letter

September 2008

September 27-28, 2008 Adams Co. IL - Dist. #2 Rodeo

October 11-12, 2008 Crete, IL - Dist. #1 Rodeo

November 1, 2008 1^st Quarter Report Cards Due

January 23, 2009 2^nd Quarter Report Cards Due

February 14,15 & 16th Mid Winter Meeting/Cowboy Prom -

March 6,7, & 8^th, 2009 Illinois Horse Fair

March 30, 2009 3^rd Quarter Report Cards Due

April 2009 State Rodeo – TBA

May 2-3, 2009 Anna, IL Dist. #3 Rodeo

May 30-31, 2009 Princeton, IL - Dist. #1 Rodeo

June 2009 STATE FINALS RODEO

Altamont, IL

If you missed the first couple of rodeos you missed a lot of fun. We have a great class of freshman this year along with some new faces in the upper classes. If you see someone new, introduce yourselves and please make him or her feel welcome. If you are new to the association and have a question or need some help with something call me, Renee Cox, state secretary at 815-269-2140. You can also ask any of the student officers, they are all very knowledgeable & willing to help. Your Student officers are Tanya Reid –President, Kalie Petefish – VP, Lexy Maguire – Secretary and Chelsea DeMott - Queen.

I want to say "GOOD JOB" to all the contestants that represented the state of Illinois at Nationals in Farmington. It was a tough year for our kids out there but they all did great and I personally was very proud of everyone. If you want to see the results you can go to nhsra.org.

PICTURES: If Rosemary did not take your picture at Mt. Vernon please see her at the next rodeo.

REPORT CARDS: I will need a copy of your last report card from last year. If you competed at State Finals I already have a copy. If you have any questions or concerns call me at 815-269-2140.

ASSOCIAT MEMBERS: If you need a new form I will have them with me. Membership is $20.00 a person. This gives you a vote on any important decisions that may come up during the year and at Mid Winter Meeting.

RAFFEL TICKETS: If you did not get your raffle tickets from Todd Beckman at the last rodeo make sure you check with him ASAP. The quicker you get your tickets the quicker you can get them sold.

RULE BOOKS: The new rulebooks are in. Make sure you get one at check in at the Mendon rodeo.

ALL STAR TEAM NOMINEES: Hopefully you have received your letter by now. Please return them to me ASAP. If you do not want to participate I need to know so I can roll the next person up. You can give your forms to me at the Mendon rodeo.

MID WINTER MEETING: The second weekend of February is the only weekend open at the Northfield Inn, Suite & Conference Center in Springfield. I have tentatively booked that weekend. I have booked 40 rooms again this year. If you have any questions give me a call.

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March 2008 Newsletter

April 5-6, 2008 Dist, 2 Rodeo - Hopedale, IL

April 15, 2008 3^rd Quarter Report Cards and $100 Raffle Money Due

April 19-20,2008 Dist. 3 Rodeo -Union County IHSRA Rodeo- Anna, IL

May 10-11, 2008 State Inv. w/Missouri – Mt. Vernon, IL

May 17-18, 2008 State Rodeo, Carlinville IL

May 25, 2008 Cutting, Perks Ranch, Rockford, IL

May 31 – June 1, 2008 Dist. 1 Rodeo Princeton, IL

June 11,12,14 & 15, 2008 State Finals, Altamont, IL

Raffle Tickets: mail your raffle tickets and money to Jake Lee at the following address:

Jake Lee P.O. Box 216, Cortland, IL 60112. If you need more raffle tickets see Jake. There are some students who still do not have raffle tickets. Every member is responsible for selling $300.00 worth. If you do not have tickets get a hold of Jake. He has extra tickets. All money is due April 15th.

REPORT CARD REMINDER: If I do not have your report cards turned in before the first spring rodeo you will not be allowed to rodeo. I need report cards for: Tricia Addis, Ryan Armbright, Sonja Barach, Brandon Barringer, Dennis Boyce, Tamra Brannan, Amanda Brown, Ted Christodulidis, Ashton Clay, Amber Cordes, Cassie Cox, Will Crain, Jason Cronk, Ashley Fisher, Autumn Gillespie, Samantha Hammon, Kaitlyn Hinderliter, Clayton Holmes, Trey Holmes, Trace Johnson, Lacey Kuiper, Jarrod Lee, Justin Lindsey, Mark Maggio, Amy Martin, Echo Nord, Shay Orsborn, Erin Page, Brock Pezanoski, Ashley Pointowski, Samantha Short, Randi Skaggs, Darren Smith, Allison Staley, Megan Voge, Samantha Wassenhoven.

Illinois High School Rodeo Association

Mid Winter Meeting Schedule

SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 9^th

9:0 9:00 AM- 10:00AM Rodeo Committee Mtg.

10:0 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Student Meeting

11:30 AM- 1:00 PM Board of Directors Mtg.

1:00 PM- 2:00 PM Lunch

2:00PM- 3:30 PM District Meetings

3:45PM- 5:45 PM Bod Meeting resumes

6:30 PM Dinner

7:30 PM-11:00 PM Cowboy Prom

9:00PM Queen/King Coronation

SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 10^th

11:00 AM Queen Information Mtg.

10:00 AM – 12:00PM Final BOD Meeting

12:30 PM All Star Team Picture

1:00 PM General Membership Mtg.

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Winter Newsletter

February 1, 2008 2^nd Quarter Report Cards & $100 Raffle Money Due

February 9-10, 2008 Mid-Winter Mtg. & Cowboy Prom, Springfield, IL

February 29-March 2, 2008 Illinois Horse Fair – Springfield, IL

April 15, 2008 3^rd Quarter Report Cards and $100 Raffle Money Due

Raffle Tickets: Please mail your raffle tickets and money to Jake Lee at the following address:

Jake Lee P.O. Box 216, Cortland, IL 60112. If you need more raffle tickets see Jake.

REMINDER: If you have not turned in a report card bring it to the Mid-Winter Meeting.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Remember to turn in your associate member forms as soon as you can. Don’t wait until Mid Winter Meeting. You have to be a paid member for 10 days before you can vote on any issues that may come up.

REPORT CARDS: Please mail report cards to Renee Cox 2030 N 500 E Rd, Gilman IL 60938.

MIDWINTER MEETING: FEBRUARY 8^th –10^th : If you have any issues or concerns that you would like to have discussed at the Mid Winter meeting, please contact one of your district directors, John Muffick, or Renee Cox.

The meeting and dance will once again be held at the Northfield Inn, Suites and Conference Center 3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL 62702. We have a block of rooms reserved. To make reservations you can call 866-577-7900. Tell them you are with the IL High School Rodeo Association and you will get a special rate on your room. The cut-off date is January 25^th to reserve a room. If you have any questions call Renee at 815-269-2140.

It is important that you try to attend. All proposed rule changes from the national office will be discussed and all of the spring rodeo dates will hopefully be announced.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: This year we will vote for President and V. President . There are other positions that are up for election in each district. If you want to represent your district or the IHSRA, contact your state officers and let them know.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2007-08 ALL STAR TEAM:

Jessica Brown Reid Basting Cassie Cox Josh Farler

Sarah Weber Kyle Seals Kaleb Ward Ben Runyon

Cody Metsker Kiley Mettendorf Kyle Bost Chelsea DeMott

Dylan Campbell Trent Scott Jason Cronk Lexy McGuire

Allyson Doty Tristan Garner Brooke Owen Phil McGinnis

Ted Christodulidis

I have the All-Star shirts and will hand them out at the meeting in February.

HORSE FAIR: Tami Ward will be looking for volunteers to work the booth for the Horse Fair. This is a great place to sell your raffle tickets so don’t be shy about signing up to work.

Illinois High School Rodeo Association

www.ihsra.org

October 2007 Newsletter

Fall Rodeo Schedule

(NOTE: Rodeo dates and times are subject to change)

October 13-14, 2007 Flickerwood, MO Invitational

October 27-28 Hopedale, IL HS Rodeo

November 3, 2007 Cutting Event, Perk’s Ranch, Rockford, IL

November 15, 2007 1^st Quarter Report Cards & $100 Raffle Money Due

February 1, 2008 2^nd Quarter Report Cards & $100 Raffle Money Due

February 9-10, 2008 Mid-Winter Mtg. & Cowboy Prom, Springfield, IL

April 15, 2008 3^rd Quarter Report Cards and $100 Raffle Money Due

Raffle Tickets: If you need more raffle tickets or need to turn money in see Jake Lee.

REMINDER: I have a few freshman I need copies of their birth certificates. Please bring a copy with you to the next rodeo.

Cutting Update:

The first 2007-08 IHSRA cutting event held at Perk’s Ranch outside of Rockford, IL was very successful thanks to the efforts of the contestants, the generosity of the Northern Illinois Cutting Horse Association, and Pat Christodulidis’ coordination efforts.

Five contestants participated.

Special recognition goes to Heather Staley, Michelle Christensen, and Bryce Basting. This was their first ever cutting. All exhibited tremendous horsemanship skills and courage. These contestants have a great future in the IHSRA event.

All IHSRA contestants are encouraged to participate in the cutting event. Direct questions to the IHSRA Cutting Director Catherine Metsker.

The next IHSRA Cutting Event is tentatively scheduled for November 3, 2007 at Perk’s Ranch near Rockford.

HOPEDALE RODEO: This is a FREE Rodeo. There will be no entry fees. You will need to pay for camping and stalls. The Rawlings family has hired a band for Saturday night after the performance. We will be having a Halloween costume party with prizes to be given out for best costume, pumpkin decorating contest and more. Come join the fun!!

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September 2007 Newsletter

Fall Rodeo Schedule

(NOTE: Rodeo dates and times are subject to change)

September 8-9, 2007 Pontiac, IL HS Rodeo – w/Wrangler

September 15-16, 2007 IHSRA Cutting, Peck Arena, Rockford, IL

September 29-30, 2007 New Windsor, IL HS Rodeo w/Wrangler

October 13-14, 2007 Flickerwood, MO Invitational

October 27-28 Hopedale, IL HS Rodeo

November 15, 2007 1^st Quarter Report Cards & $100 Raffle Money Due

February 1, 2008 2^nd Quarter Report Cards & $100 Raffle Money Due

February 9-10 Mid-Winter Mtg. & Cowboy Prom, Springfield, IL

April 15, 2008 3^rd Quarter Report Cards and $100 Raffle Money Due

I think the rodeo season has gotten off to a good start. Thank you to everyone who helped with the Kankakee Fund Raiser & Rodeo and the District 3 Rodeo in Mt. Vernon.

National News: Congratulations to all of the IHSRA Team Members. You all did a great job of representing Illinois. To see all of the final results go to www.nhsra.org. The National finals will be televised starting Sept. 12^th and Sept. 19^th on RFD TV.

Directors Meeting: Please note the change of time. There will be a directors meeting at the Pontiac Rodeo. It is important that all Student and Adult directors attend. The meeting will start right after the H.S. Grounds Meeting.

Thank You: Thank you to all contestants and parents who came to Kankakee with all of their paper work in order. It made check in go a lot faster. There are a few kids I need to see before the Pontiac

Rodeo they are:

Taylor Gage, Megan Blakenhagen, Amy Martin, Jacy VanDyke, Erin Page, Cole Miller, D.J. Gouge, Jason Cronk, Bryanna Jacobs, Josh Farler, Cassie Cox, and Trisha Buzzard.

Raffle Tickets: If you didn’t get a packet of tickets at Mt. Vernon make sure you pick them up at check in at Pontiac.

Cutting Contestants: If you are not going to be cutting but marked it on your forms please let me know. More information will be coming about future cuttings.

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July 2007 Newsletter

Fall Rodeo Schedule

(Note: Rodeo dates and times are subject to change)

July 22-28,2007	National High School Finals Rodeo- Illinois State Fair Grounds, Springfield, IL
August 4, 2007	Kankakee, IL Rodeo- 1 day Rodeo, District 1 (All new and renewing membership forms and 2007-2008 dues must be received by the State Secretary prior to this rodeo.)
August 18-19, 2007	Mt Vernon, IL HS Rodeo- District 3 King City Saddle Club with Wrangler
September 8-9, 2007	Pontiac, IL HS Rodeo- District 1 with Wrangler
October 13-14, 2007	Flickerwood, MO HS Rodeo
October 27-28, 2007	Hopedale, IL HS Rodeo
November 15, 2007	1st Quarter Report Cards and $100 of Raffle Money Due to Rodeo Secretary
February 1, 2008	2^nd Quarter Report Cards and $100 of Raffle Money Due To Rodeo Secretary
April 15, 2008	3^rd Quarter Report Cards and $100 of Raffle Money Due To Rodeo Secretary

2007-2008 Rodeo Season begins August 4^th at Kankakee: Membership forms for the new season will be mailed out to all contestants as soon as they are received from the NHSRA. You must have 2007-2008 dues paid, all membership forms (NHSRA, IHSRA, General Release) completed and notarized, a copy of your last report card from 2007, and a birth certificate if you are a 1^st time member, to compete at the Kankakee Rodeo. Also, if you have not turned in raffle ticket money from 2006-2007, you must turn it in to be eligible to compete in 2007-2008. To avoid long lines at Check-in at the Kankakee rodeo, if time permits, 2007-2008 membership forms should be mailed to the State Secretary.

Renee Cox

2030 N 500 E. Rd

Gilman, IL 60938

Raffle Ticket Sales For 2007-2008: All competing members are required to sell $300.00 in raffle tickets for another John Deere Gator. This rodeo season, per the Board of Directors meeting at State Finals...$100.00 of raffle ticket money will be due with each report card. Mail checks (NO CASH) and report card by the Due Dates above, to the Rodeo Secretary.

Laurie Staley - 1515 Santa Fe - Chillicothe, Il 61523

IHSRA Foundation Scholarships Awarded at State Finals:

Gold Scholarship: Kaitlyn Buzzard, Haley Huff, Robert Munson, Nicole Trainor, Jennie Zakinski

Silver Scholarship: Kayla Dorethy, Veronica Handegan, Ben Metsker, Alden Howard, Brant Basting, Travis Bost, Ben Blankenhagen, Seth Turner, Stephanie Lovelady, Cody Diss, DJ Stone, Kalli Kirkham, Matt McClallen, Brittany Marshall.

Barb Frank Memorial Scholarship: Nicole Trainor

Carrol Hurd Memorial Scholarship: Ben Metsker Teskey’s Top Hand Horsemanship Scholarship: Robert Munson

President Scholarship: Tanya Reid W-W Livestock Systems Scholarship: Jennie Zakinski

State Finals Awards:

Year End All Around Cowgirl: Jessica Brown Reserve Year End All Around Cowgirl: Tanya Reid

Year End All Around Cowboy: Cody Metsker Reserve Year End All Around Cowboy: Ben Metsker

Rookie All Around Cowgirl: Chelsea Demott AQHA Horse of the Year: Melissa Rawlings/ Reid Basting

Rookie All Around Cowboy: Ben Runyon

Weekend All Around Cowgirl: Veronica Handegan Weekend Reserve All Around Cowgirl: Melissa Rawlings

Weekend All Around Cowboy: Cody Metsker Weekend Reserve All around Cowboy: Ben Metsker

Hard Luck Cowboy: Steven King Cowgirl Friendship Award: Amanda Illingworth

Hard Luck Cowgirl: Kaitlyn Buzzard Cowboy Friendship Award: Steven King

Act of Kindness/ Goodwill Award: Rachel Tenczar Arena Friends Award: Rosemary Cooper / Jeff King

Sportsmanship Awards: Allison Doty / Steven King Bob Tillery Memorial Award: Phillip McGinnis

State Finals Results: The top 4 contestants in each event move on to the National High School Finals Rodeo in Springfield. Good Luck to all Contestants!

* Indicates Weekend Winners

Bareback

1. Tyler Semplowski

2. Steven Ionson*

3. Joshua Farler

4. Cole Baker

5. Alden Howard

6. Jerrod Lee

7. Matthew McClallen

Barrel Racing

1. Veronica Handegan

2. Melissa Rawlings*

3. Jessica Brown

4. Chelsea Demott

5. Kalli Kirkham

6. Denee Hobbs

7. Megan Baxter

8. Haley Huff

9. Tamra Brannan

10. Kaitlyn Buzzard

11. Nicole Trainor

12. Lexy Maguire

13. Stephanie Lovelady

14. Brooke Owen

15. Shelby Jacobson

Tie Down Calf Roping

1. Benjamin Metsker

2. Cody Diss*

3. Robert Munson

4. Ben Runyon

5. Brock Pezanowski

6. Steven King

7. Cody Kelly

8. Kaleb Ward

9. Justin Boers

10. Cody Metsker

11. JC Duncan

12. Darren Smith

13. Reid Basting

14. Brant Basting

15. Phillip McGinnis

Breakaway Roping

1. Jessica Brown

2. Nicole Trainor

3. Denee Hobbs*

4. Hannah Eager

5. Shelby Jacobson

6. Michelle Christensen

7. Kaitlyn Buzzard

8. Megan Baxter

9. Tanya Reid

10. Melissa Rawlings

11. Chelsea Demott

12. Sarah Weber

13. Kayla Dorethy

14. Jennie Zakinski

15. Rebecca Sullivan

16. Brittany Marshall

Steer Wrestling

1. Cody Metsker*

2. Kyle Bost

3. Cody Kelley

Pole Bending

1. Veronica Handegan

2. Tanya Reid*

3. Melissa Rawlings

4. Stephanie Lovelady

5. Brooke Owen

6. Lexy Maguire

7. Rachel Tenczar

8. Kalie Petefish

9. Chelsea Demott

10. Hannah Wort

11. Allison Staley

12. Amanda Illingworth

13. Jessica Brown

14. Chesea Wright

15. Megan Murphy

16. Kaitlyn Buzzard

Saddle Bronc

1. Travis Bost

2. Phillip McGinnis

3. Seth Turner*

4. DJ Stone

Goat Tying

1. Kayla Dorethy

2. Allison Doty*

3. Sarah Weber

4. Shelby Jacobson

5. Nicole Trainor

6. Tanya Reid

7. Chelsea Wright

8. Kaitlyn Buzzard

9. Jessica Brown

10. Haley Huff

11. Kalie Petefish

12. Denee Hobbs

13. Chelsea Demott

14. Stephanie Lovelady

15. Jennie Zakinski

Bull Riding

1. Chance Roberts*

2. Joshua Farler

3. Kyle Seals

4. Cody Kelley

5. Josh Thames

6. Jason Cronk

7. Steven Ionson

8. Alden Howard

9. DJ Gouge

10. Cole Baker

Team Roping

1. Campbell/ Runyon

2. Metsker/ Metsker*

3. Diss/ Pezanowski

4. Scott/ McGinnis

5. Ward/ Garner

6. Smith/ Kelley

7. Demott/ Munson

8. Beasley/ Boers

9. Baxter/Blankenhagen

10. Duncan/ Campbell

11. Bost/ Wilson

12. Brown/ Reid

13. Dhom/ Heuermann

14. Howard/ McClallen

15. Hobbs/ Jacobson

16. Christensen/ Dorethy

Boys Cutting

1. Ted Christodulidis*

2. Brant Basting

3. Reid Basting

4. Matt McClellan

Girls Cutting

1. Veronica Handegan*

2. Cassandra Cox

2007-2008 IHSRA Queen

Kiley Mettendorf

Attention all National Finals Qualifiers: Additional information and activities for Nationals are listed below

Camping at NHSFR: Illinois has been given 4 additional full hook-up campsites and the contestants on the draw from State Finals have been notified. Dry camping is available for all others. Please fill out the enclosed form and send a check for $125.00 to IHSRA, 7584 E 50^th St, Putnam, IL 61560 to reserve a dry campsite. All reservations must be received by July 14^th.

A State Meeting and picnic will be held at the NHSFR. Watch for Date and Time on www.ihsra.org

Sarah Weber is running for National Vice President ….be sure to give her your support!

NHSFR / National Rifle association Shooting Competition: Alden Howard/ Cody KelleyThe competition will be held on Tuesday, July 24^th at the Springfield Police academy. Alden and Cody will be competing for $5,500 in scholarship and other awards! Good Luck to you both!

Grand Entry at NHSFR: Illinois has been drawn to carry flags in Grand entry on Wednesday PM and Saturday PM Short Go. 4 Riders will be needed at each of these Grand Entries. Contestants are asked to meet at NHSFR to decide on flag carriers. Persons selected will need to arrive at the Grand Entry staging area 20 minutes prior to the assigned performance.

Adult Chaperones for Contestant Dances at NHSFR: Illinois has been assigned to provide 2 couples, along with our National Director to chaperone the contestant dance on Monday, July 23^rd. Chaperones will be expected to work form 10:15pm- 1:15am. Please See Kenny Littrell at the NHSFR to volunteer.

3- on – 3 Basketball Tournament: Each State/Province can enter 1 team of boys (5) and 1 Team of Girls (5). The tournament will be held on Thursday, July 26^th from 1:30 – 5:00pm at Gold’s Gym, 1600 Clearlake Ave, in Springfield. Brackets will be posted at the Rodeo Office at Nationals. There is no advance registration required.

NHSFR Volleyball Tournament: Illinois’ first game is scheduled for Monday, July 23 at 2pm. This is a single elimination tournament. Contestants will be required to wear back numbers while playing. Teams may have a minimum of 4 players and a maximum of 8 players. Teams must have an equal numbers of male and female players on the court at all times.

Student Delegates to attend national Contestant Delegate Meeting and the Officer Elections are: Sarah Weber, Allison Doty and Kayla Dorethy. The Student Delegate Meeting will be held at 4pm on Saturday July21, 2007 in the Illinois Building Auditorium at the Fairgrounds, and again at 1pm on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at the same location.

Adult Delegates to attend the Annual Meeting will be: Linda and Dave Munson, (alternate is Nancy Handegan). The annual meeting will be held at 8am on Sunday, July, 29, 2007 at the Northfield Inn and Suites & Conference Center in Springfield.

Student Officers for 2007-2008

President: Tanya Reid

Vice President: Chelsea Demott

Secretary/ Treasurer: Jerrod Lee

Event Directors for 2007-2008 Student Adult

Barrel Racing	Randi Skaggs	Todd Beckman
Pole Bending	Phillip McGinnis	Gina Abbott-Owen
Breakaway Roping	Megan Murphy	Mike Christensen
Goat Tying	Bryanna Jacobs	Brent Boers
Team Roping	Lexy Maguire	Dan Jacobson
Tie Down Calf Roping	Kylie Beckman	Tim Sheets
Steer Wrestling	Justin Boers	Lee Campbell
Bareback and Saddle Bronc	Sam Beasley	John Farler/Jake Lee
Bull Riding	Jerrod Lee	John Farler/ Jake Lee
Cutting	(no nomination)	Catherine Metsker
Arena Director		Rick Maguire

Classifieds: Be sure to check out the latest ads at www.ihsra.org

Illinois High School Rodeo Association

www.ihsra.org

June 2007 Newsletter

Spring Rodeo Schedule

(Note: Rodeo dates and times are subject to change)

June 2, 3, 2007	Wyoming, IL High School Rodeo (Wyoming 4H Fairground)Dist 1
June 14-16, 2007	IHSRA State Finals Rodeo, Altamont, IL
July 23-29,2007	National High School Finals Rodeo- Illinois State Fair Grounds, Springfield, IL
August 4, 2007	Kankakee, IL Rodeo- 1 day Rodeo, District 1 (All new and renewing membership forms and 2007-2008 dues must be received by the State Secretary prior to this rodeo.)
	Forms will be mailed to contestants as soon as they are received form NHSRA

Current News

Raffle Tickets: The deadline for turning in all remaining raffle ticket money is check-in at the Wyoming, IL Rodeo.

Community Service Project: A food drive to benefit the local food pantry will be held at the Wyoming Rodeo on June 2^nd and 3^rd. Refer to the May 2007 Newsletter for a list of needed items. Please take a few minutes to pack a little something extra for the food pantry and help serve the community we’re visiting for our rodeo.

Win a $50 gas card! Simply donate a unit of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Wyoming Rodeo on Sunday, June 3^rd, from 3pm to 7pm. After you donate, your name will be entered in a raffle for the gas card.

Attention Seniors: A party to celebrate the graduations of all IHSRA Seniors will be held between slack and performance Saturday at the Wyoming Rodeo and District 3 has invited the entire Association to participate in a pot luck picnic at the same time. The Chockley’s will be providing cake. Senior parents are requested to bring two 2 liter bottles of their favorite pop. Donations of cups, plates and forks would be appreciated, along with balloons or decorations. Bring your own lawn chairs.

IHSRA Foundation Scholarships: Steve Eli mailed scholarship information to all seniors on April 30th. If you have not received scholarship information, please contact Steve Eli (618) 983-8250. Seniors are expected to work at the Bar-B-Q Cook-out on Wednesday night of State Finals, sponsored by Martin’s IGA. All proceeds from the Bar-B-Q cook-out are contributed to the scholarship fund. Also, please remember to bring items for the IHSRA Foundation Scholarship Auction, which will be held at 9am Saturday, June 16th.

Board of Directors and General Membership Meeting: There will be a Board of Directors Meeting as well as a general membership meeting during the State Finals.. See the schedule in your State Finals Information Packet for dates and times. Agenda items may be submitted to John Muffick or Sue Tenczar through June 3^rd. Event Directors (adult and student) for the 2007-2008 rodeo year will be elected at the State Finals Meeting. Interested parties should submit their names to the Board of Directors as soon as possible. Students will elect student directors and student officers for 2007-2008. All paid members are encouraged to attend this meeting. See enclosed tentative agenda.

State Finals Awards Luncheon: Meal Tickets will be available at the Rodeo Office at Altamont. Cost of the meal is $5.00 per person. Deadline for purchasing meal tickets is 12 noon on Saturday June 16, 2007.

National High School Finals Rodeo: Volunteer applications for the 2007 NHSFR are on the website.

On-going Projects

Senior Board at State Finals: The board will debut at the Wyoming Rodeo.

Looking forward to the National High School Finals Rodeo: We have 2 projects in the works and need contributions:

Crisis Fund Basket Contest: Linda Chockley has volunteered to put our State Basket together. She is requesting items produced or with special significance to Illinois to place in the basket. Linda will accept donations at the Wyoming Rodeo

NHSFR Scrapbook Contest: Mandy Stone has volunteered to compile the scrapbook for the contest. Please continue to send her any newspaper clippings of student achievements and activities outside of the rodeo arena. This would include any honor or award, academic or athletic, that a contestant has earned. Mandy Stone – 17031 W Campbell Rd, Davis, IL 61019

Classifieds: Be sure to check out the latest ads at www.ihsra.org

Illinois High School Rodeo Association

www.ihsra.org

May 2007 Newsletter

Spring Rodeo Schedule

(Note: Rodeo dates and times are subject to change)

May 5,6, 2007	Du Quoin, IL High School Rodeo (Du Quoin Fairground) State w/Wrangler
May 12,13, 2007	Arthur, IL High School Rodeo w/Wrangler
June 2, 3, 2007	Wyoming, IL High School Rodeo (Wyoming 4H Fairground)Dist 1
June 14-16, 2007	IHSRA State Finals Rodeo, Altamont, IL
July 23-29,2007	National High School Finals Rodeo- Illinois State Fair Grounds, Springfield, IL

Current News

New Competing Members: A warm welcome to Katie Hughes.

Raffle Tickets: The deadline for turning in all remaining raffle ticket money is check-in at the Wyoming, IL Rodeo.

Community Service Project: A food drive to benefit the local food pantry will be held at the Wyoming Rodeo on June 2^nd and 3^rd. Donations of Canned goods, Grains, Baking Goods, Bottled Drinks, Candy, Cereals, Laundry Soap, Bathroom Tissue / Paper Towels, Deodorant / Toothpaste, even over the counter medications like Tylenol or baby aspirin are needed. Please take a few minutes to pack a little something extra for the food pantry and help serve the community we’re visiting for our rodeo. If you can’t attend the

Wyoming Rodeo, you can still participate in the project by dropping items with Sue Tenczar at the Arthur Rodeo.

Attention Seniors: A party to celebrate the graduations of all IHSRA Seniors will be held between slack and performance Saturday at the Wyoming Rodeo. Our 2006-2007 graduating class includes: Brant Basting, Ben Blankenhagen, Cody Bloodworth, Travis Bost, Kaitlyn Buzzard, Cody Diss, Kayla Dorethy, Brittany Doss, Veronica Handegan, Breezi Higgason, Alden Howard, Haley Huff, Steven Ionson, Cody Kelley, Steven King, Brittni Kinkelaar, Kalli Kirkham, Stephanie Lovelady, Brittany Marshall, Matthew McClallen, Ben Metsker, Zach Meyer, Robert Munson, Melissa Rawlings, Tyler Semplowski, DJ Stone, Josh Thames, Nicole Trainor, Seth Turner, and Jennie Zakinski. The Association is proud to have known you and wishes you all the very best in your future plans.

The Chockley’s will be providing cake. Senior parents are requested to bring two 2 liter bottles of their favorite pop. Donations of cups, plates and forks would be appreciated, along with balloons or decorations. Bring your own lawn chairs. Questions? Call Linda Chockley at (309) 458-3388.

IHSRA Foundation Scholarships: Steve Eli mailed scholarship information to all seniors on April 30th. If you do not receive scholarship information by the Arthur Rodeo, please contact Steve Eli (618) 983-8250. Seniors are expected to work at the Bar-B-Q Cook-out on Wednesday night of State Finals, sponsored by Martin’s IGA. All proceeds from the Bar-B-Q cook-out are contributed to the scholarship fund.

State Finals Qualifiers: You must be physically present, dressed in Western attire, at the assembly after the Wyoming Rodeo for roll call of State Finals Qualifiers. After the Wyoming Rodeo is over on Sunday, points will be tabulated and audited. The top 15 in each event will be eligible to compete in the State Finals Rodeo. If there is a tie for 15^th place, both contestants will compete at State Finals. If there is a tie higher in the ranking, those contestants will take 2 spots. If you qualify and cannot compete at State Finals for any reason, you must contact Vicki Rawlings (Rodeo Secretary) as soon as possible so other contestants can be notified of their “roll up” status. The top 15 in each event will be determined after points from Wyoming have been added and points have been dropped (if necessary).

Report Cards for State Finals: All contestants must have their final report card to be eligible to compete at State Finals. The report card must be an “official” copy with the school seal and the principal’s signature on it, and must be presented before Check-in for State Finals. Per report card policy, you must pass at least 4 classes to be eligible to compete. If you are taking 4 or less classes, you must pass them all. No Exceptions.

National High School Finals Rodeo: Volunteer applications for the 2007 NHSFR are on the website.

More State Finals information to follow in the next few weeks……

On-going Projects

Senior Board at State Finals: Linda Chockley is putting the finishing touches on the “Senior” display board. The board will debut at the Wyoming Rodeo. There’s still time to send your pictures (senior and parents) to Linda at the address below.

Linda Chockley

430 E 525^th St

Plymouth, IL 62367

309-458-3388

Looking forward to the National High School Finals Rodeo: We have 2 projects in the works and need contributions:

Classifieds: Be sure to check out the latest ads at www.ihsra.org

Hats, boots, vests, jackets, jeans, belts, arena blouses, tops for sale. Most jean sizes are 3, 5, and 7. Hats are "7" range, boots are sizes 8-9. All items are clean/pressed and ready to compete in! Call anytime for more info-Linda Munson 815-786-2646.

Barrel horse for sale
1990 AQHA, Top Moon/Jet Deck mare has been used in Jr. /High School rodeo and jackpots. Qualified for IHSRA state finals 4 years. Also used in Jr. Rodeo for princess horsemanship. Call Laurie Staley (309) 264-9042.

Illinois High School Rodeo Association

www.ihsra.org

April 2007 Newsletter

Spring Rodeo Schedule

(Note: Rodeo dates and times are subject to change)

March 31, April 1, 2007	IHSRA Cutting Event- Rawlings Arena
April 7, 8, 2007	Hopedale, IL High School Rodeo (Rawlings Arena) State Rodeo
April 9, 2007	Mail-in Entry due for Mt. Vernon, IL Rodeo
April 15, 2007	3^rd Quarter Report Cards Due
April 21,22, 2007	Mt Vernon, IL High School Rodeo ( King City Saddle Club) Dist 3 w/ Wrangler
April 23, 2007	Mail-in entry due for Du Quoin, IL Rodeo
April 30, 2007	Mail-in entry due for Arthur, IL Rodeo
May 5,6, 2007	Du Quoin, IL High School Rodeo (Du Quoin Fairground) State w/Wrangler
May 12,13, 2007	Arthur, IL High School Rodeo w/Wrangler
June 2, 3, 2007	Wyoming, IL High School Rodeo (Wyoming 4H Fairground)Dist 1
June 14-16, 2007	IHSRA State Finals Rodeo, Altamont, IL
July 23-29,2007	National High School Finals Rodeo- Illinois State Fair Grounds, Springfield, IL

Current News

New Competing Members: Autumn Gillespie, Cole Miller, Trishia Buzzard, Ryan Armbright and DJ Gouge. Look for them and be sure to give them a warm welcome to the IHSRA!

We want you! Actually we need photos of the following people for the State Finals Program......Dalton Aylor, Lacey Chism, Ted Christoduolidis, Brystal Deer, Lexy Maguire, Zach Meyer, Autumn Gillespie, Cole Miller, Trishia Buzzard, Ryan Armbright and DJ Gouge. The Banner has set April 1 as the deadline. Members may make arrangements with Rosemary Cooper or submit their own picture (head shot in Western Attire) directly to Mr. & Mrs. Barr directly if they wish.

Clyde & Barbara Barr, Altamont News, 118 N Main, PO Box 315, Altamont, IL 62411, altnewsban@frontiernet.net

Report Cards: If you have not sent a copy of your 2^nd Quarter report card to Vicki Rawlings, YOU WILL NOT RODEO. Names will be posted on the website. If your name appears, Vicki is not in possession of your 2^nd quarter report card. You must be passing 4 classes to meet the NHSRA grade requirement. If you are only taking 4 or less classes, you must pass all classes to be eligible to compete. 3^rd Quarter report cards are due April 15, 2007.

Raffle Tickets: The 1^st half of raffle ticket sales ($150.00) was due at the Sterling Rodeo in October. If you have not turned in the 1^st half of raffle sales, YOU WILL NOT RODEO. Names will be posted on the website. New members will receive tickets to sell at the Hopedale Rodeo.

NHSFR Horse Lease Catalog: Forms for the 2007 NHSFR Lease Program will be available at the Hopedale Rodeo. These are applications to be included in the catalog of horses for lease. Deadline to have your horse included in the catalog is May 1, 2007.

On-going Projects

Senior Board at State Finals: Linda Chockley will be creating a display board again this year of all the IHSRA Seniors and their parents. Please send photos of the student and parents with the names of the parents, phone number and address so they can be returned. Linda would like for the kids to start sending senior pictures (parents and seniors together) to me so she could work on the board and the name labels. Please send the names of the parents with the pictures with phone number and address so they can be returned.

Linda Chockley

430 E 525^th St

Plymouth, IL 62367

309-458-3388

*UPDATE* Linda will try to be at the Hopedale Rodeo to take pictures of seniors and their parents. Look your best!

Looking forward to the National High School Finals Rodeo: We have 2 projects in the works and need contributions:

Classifieds: Be sure to check out the latest ads at www.ihsra.org

Team Roping Clinic April 21 & 22 2007 9:00 am CST Both Days Montalta’s Bar M Arena St. Anne, Illinois
Instructed By: Jeff Brown 2005 IFR Reserve World Champion 6 Time IFR Qualifier 3 Time IPRA Central Regional Champion 5 Time PRCA Great Lake Circuit Finals Qualifier 2 Time College National Finals Qualifier
Roping School will consist of: Roping Live Steers, Video Critique One on One Roping Instruction, Steer Handling, Ground Work, Timing, Horsemanship, and How to Practice Productively, Will also be using Heel O’ Matic Steer

Illinois High School Rodeo Association

February/March 2007 Newsletter

Spring Rodeo Schedule

(Note: Rodeo dates and times are subject to change)

March 2,3,4, 2007	Illinois Horse Fair Booth-
March 10,11, 2007	District 1 Speed Show Fundraiser - Double G Farm (Sterling)
March 19, 2007	Mail-in Entry for Cutting Event (Hopedale)
March 26, 2007	Mail-in Entry due for Hopedale, IL Rodeo
March 31, April 1, 2007	IHSRA Cutting Event- Rawlings Arena
April 7, 8, 2007	Hopedale, IL High School Rodeo (Rawlings Arena) State Rodeo
April 9, 2007	Mail-in Entry due for Mt. Vernon, IL Rodeo
April 21,22, 2007	Mt Vernon, IL High School Rodeo ( King City Saddle Club) Dist 3 w/ Wrangler
May 5,6, 2007	DuQuoin, IL High School Rodeo (DuQuoin Fairground) State w/Wrangler
May 11,12, 2007	Cutting Event – ICHA, Rawlings Arena
May 12,13, 2007	Arthur, IL High School Rodeo w/Wrangler
June 2, 3, 2007	Wyoming, IL High School Rodeo (Wyoming 4H Fairground)Dist 1
June 14-16, 2007	IHSRA State Finals Rodeo, Altamont, IL

Report Cards: Last Call…All 1^st and 2^nd quarter report cards are OVERDUE. Contestants will not be allowed to rodeo until their report card is received.

Raffle Tickets: As of Midwinter meeting there were 17 contestants who did not turn in the 1^st half ($150) of money due for raffle tickets. Those individuals have been sent a letter and will not be eligible to rodeo until they have turned in the money.

Altamont State Finals Rodeo Committee will be meeting on Tuesday February 27, 2007 at 7:00 at Martins IGA in Effingham. Anyone who is interested may attend the meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting, but have suggestions or other input, please contact Jerry Kinkelaar or John Muffick.

The Altamont Rodeo Committee is planning a tribute to rodeo clown Jeff Veteto who passed away in December 2006. If anyone has any video, pictures, newspaper clippings, stories or other things interesting about Jeff Veteto they would like to share for a tribute at State Finals send it to:

Altamont Rodeo Committee

P.O. Box 42

Altamont, IL.62411

e-mail altnewsban@frontiernet.net or call Clyde Barr 618-553-1037

All items should be submitted ASAP, but by March 10th at the latest. All pictures and videos may be picked by up at the Rodeo office during State Finals in Altamont. Please put your name on the back of pictures and or videos or CD's so they get back to the proper person.

AQHA Horse of the Year Nominations: These were included in all member packets and must be postmarked by March 1, 2007.

Illinois Horse Fair: We still need 2 Contestants to work the Horse Fair booth on Sat., March 3 from 9am-12pm and 3pm-6pm. On Sun., we need 3 for the 9am-12pm and 2 for the 3pm-6pm shift. Please call Tami to let her know you're willing to help! (618) 252-3083

District 1 Fundraiser SPEED SHOW--March 10, 11, 2007 @ Double G Farm in Sterling, IL. Show bill is available on the RODEOS AND MORE page of the website. This 2 day show is approved by the Illinois Barrel Racing Association. These 2 shows are also approved by the National Pole Bending Association as a local qualifying show for the National Pole Bending Association Championship May 19 and 20th 2007 in Murfreesboro, TN. See www.polebending.org for details.

Saturday March 24, 2007 8pm

FREE Professional Bull Riders Clinic: All IHSRA members and Wrangler Division Members and adults have been invited to a FREE clinic to be held on March 24, 2007 at 5:30pm, before the PBR Springfield Invitational. IHSRA members are also eligible to receive a $5.00 discount on tickets to the main event at 8 pm. Ticket prices for the general public are $30-$15. ALL KID TICKETS ARE ONLY $10! Tickets are currently available at the Prairie Capital Convention Center box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge Tickets by phone @ (217) 544-9400 or online @ www.ticketmaster.com. Again…THE CLINIC IS FREE! Sign up for the clinic at our Booth at Horse Fair and pick up flyers to distribute in your home town to promote the event.

From the Rodeo Committee: Contestants must be physically present to confirm their intention of competing at State Finals. You must be present at the end of the Wyoming Rodeo for roll call of State Finals Qualifiers after points have been tabulated.

Linda Chockley

430 E 525^th St

Plymouth, IL 62367

309-458-3388

Looking forward to the National High School Finals Rodeo: We have 2 projects in the works and need contributions:

And finally…Congratulations to the newly elected officers and board members: The Directors at large and State Secretary assume responsibilities immediately as they were filling vacancies. Student Advisor and Rodeo Secretary begin their terms after State Finals.

Tim Sheets: Director at large (2007-2009)

Mike Demott: Director at Large (2007-2010)

Lorne Cordes: Student Advisor (2007-2009)

Laurie Staley: Rodeo Secretary (2007-2009)

Sue Tenczar: State Secretary (2007-2009)

ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOC.

2006-2007

January 2007

2007 SPRING RODEO SCHEDULE
(Note: Rodeo dates & times are subject to change)

April 7 & 8, 2007         Hopedale, IL (Rawling's Arena)
April 21 & 22, 2207     Mt. Vernon, IL (King City)
May 5 & 6, 2007         DuQuoin, IL (DuQuoin Fairgrounds)
May 26 & 27, 2007     Champaign, IL (Brickhouse)
June 2 & 3, 2007         Wyoming, IL (4H Grounds)
June 14-16, 2007         IHSRA State Finals Rodeo, Altamont, IL

IHSRA MID-WINTER MEETING
The Mid-Winter meeting can only be a success if you participate and become active in your Illinois High School Rodeo Association. Your thoughts and concerns are valuable. Please make plans to attend this very important set of meetings. Attached to this newsletter is information (including agenda) for the Mid-Winter meeting. As stated in the IHSRA by-laws, Associate members must have their dues paid ten days prior to any meeting (open for them to vote) in order to exercise their privilege to vote.

The following adult officers will be elected at the Mid-Winter meeting (taking office in August 2007): Treasurer, Student Advisor, and Rodeo Secretary (two year terms). If you are interested in being an officer, please contact Laurie Staley (309) 270-4056.

REPORT CARDS
This is just a reminder that second quarter report cards are due February 1, 2007. Please send a copy of your report card to Vicki Rawlings, 4103 Prairie Rd., Hopedale, IL 61747. The report card policy is set by the NHSRA. Grades will be checked and you must have at least four passing grades in order to be eligible to compete. The following contestants have not turned in their first quarter report cards: Dillon Aylor, Cole Baker, Kaitlin Buzzard, Lacey Chism, Adam Cordes, Jason Cronk, Brystal Deer, Kayla Dorethy, Brittany Doss, Jessie Glines, Mike Glines, Trent Heuerman, Amanda Illingworth, Steven Ionson, Kalli Kirkham, Lacey Kueper, Evan Olson, Shay Orsborn, Stephanie Schroeder, Darren Smith and Josh Thames. First and second quarter report cards need to be mailed to the Rodeo Secretary.

2006-2007 WRANGLER ALL STAR TEAM
The Wrangler All Star Team picture will be taken at the Mid-Winter meeting (Northfield Inn - Springfield) on Sunday at 12:30 pm (before the General Membership meeting). I have the team shirts and will bring them to the meeting. Girls in green/boys in blue.

ILLINOIS HORSE FAIR
The Illinois Horse Fair will be held in Springfield, Illinois March 2, 3, 4, 2007. The IHSRA will have an informational booth at the Horse Fair. There will be a sign up sheet at the Mid-Winter meeting for anyone who is interested in helping at the booth. Western attire will be required, as we are representing the Illinois High School Rodeo Assoc.

IHSRA COWBOY PROM
Contestants, please vote for prom king and queen (ballot attached). Also, the student officers would like you to vote for a theme for the dance (included on ballot). The Cowboy Prom will be held in the conference room on Saturday evening. Anyone interested in helping with the dance, please contact one of the student officers: Hanah Eager, Cody Diss, Kaitlin Buzzard or Haley Huff.

Loss of a Rodeo Friend - Jeffrey Paul Veteto
Our sincere condolences are sent to the family of Jeff Veteto. Jeff passed away on December 6, 2006. Jeff was an IHSRA alumni, our State Finals Clown, and loyal friend of the sport of Rodeo. The IHSRA has lost a true friend.

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

Rodeo dates and times are subject to change and/or cancellation. Be sure to check the most current schedule or the IHSRA.org website.

2007 Schedule

February 1, 2007 Report cards due - send to Vicki Rawlings, Rodeo Secretary

February 10, 11, 2007 IHSRA Mid-Winter Meeting/Cowboy Prom, Springfield, IL

March 2,3,4, 2007 Illinois Horse Fair, Springfield, IL (informational booth)

April 7, 8, 2007 Hopedale, IL HS Rodeo (Rawlings Arena) - State Rodeo

April 21, 22, 2007 Mt. Vernon, IL HS Rodeo (King City Saddle Club)- Dist. 3

May 5, 6, 2007 DuQuoin, IL HS Rodeo (DuQuoin Fairgrounds) - State Rodeo

May 26, 27, 2007 Champaign, IL HS Rodeo (Brickhouse)

June 2, 3, 2007 Wyoming, IL HS Rodeo (Wyoming 4H Grounds) - Dist.1

June 14-16, 2007 IHSRA State Finals Rodeo, Altamont, Illinois

A NOTE FROM THE IHSRA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Wow!!! We finally made it through the Fall rodeo season. It won’t be long and we’ll be thinking of the Spring rodeo season. The IHSRA officers would like to thank all the volunteers who have helped before, during and after the rodeos. Also, the contestants/students have all been very supportive of each other and the decisions made by the Executive Board. All of these things make the IHSRA an organization to be proud of. Remember, if you have any issues or concerns, please do not hesitate to call one of the Officers.

IHSRA MID-WINTER MEETING

The dates for the IHSRA Mid-Winter meeting are February 10, 11, 2007. The meeting will be held at the Northfield Inn and Suites in Springfield, Illinois (217) 523-7900. I will have more information in the January newsletter. Remember, if you have any issues or concerns that you would like to have on the agenda, contact one of your district directors/officers by December 31, 2006. The Mid-Winter meeting will be conducted according to the agenda,

IHSRA Board of Directors: All members of the IHSRA are asked to submit in writing to the State Secretary by December 31, 2006, any item that they wish to be placed on the Mid-Winter meeting agenda. The agenda will be given to all Board of Directors prior to the Mid-Winter meeting. It is the responsibility of each district to inform their general paid members of the matters to be covered on the agenda. A district meeting should be held prior to the Mid-Winter meeting to discuss all issues that will be brought to the Board during the Board of Directors meeting. Remember, to actively participate in the affairs of the IHSRA, a person must be a paid member at least 10 days prior to any meeting.

2006 IHSRA WRANGLER ALL-STAR TEAM

Congratulations to the following members who have been selected for the 2006 IHSRA Wrangler All Star Team:

Brant Basting, Reid Basting, Sam Beasley, Jessica Brown, Michelle Christensen, Cody Diss, Kayla Dorethy, Josh Farler, Mike Glines, Veronica Handegan, Haley Huff, Steven Ionson, Shelby Jacobson, Cody Kelley, Kalli Kirkham, Ben Metsker, Melissa Rawlings, Tanya Reid, DJ Stone, Nicole Trainor, Seth Turner, Kaleb Ward, Hannah Wort. The Wrangler All Star Team is selected from the top two finishing underclassman for the year in each event. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY!

2006 Fall Rodeo Schedule

(Rodeo dates are tentative and subject to change)

August 7, 2006 Mail-in entry due for Mt. Vernon HS Rodeo (postmarked by)

August 11, 12, 13, 2006 IJRA State Finals Rodeo (Carlinville, Illinois)

August 14, 2006 Mail-in entry due for Carthage HS Rodeo, (postmarked by)

August 19, 20, 2006 Mt. Vernon, IL HS Rodeo (with IHSRA Wrangler Division)

August 26, 27, 2006 Carthage, IL HS Rodeo

September 11, 2006 Mail-in entry due for Monticello HS Rodeo (postmarked by)

September 18, 2006 Mail-in entry due for Sandwich HS Rodeo (postmarked by)

September 23, 24, 2006 Monticello, IL HS Rodeo

September 30, Oct. 1, 2006 Sandwich, IL HS Rodeo

October 9, 2006 Mail-in entry due for Sterling HS Rodeo (postmarked by)

October 21, 22, 2006 Sterling, IL HS Rodeo (Double G)

November 15, 2006 1^st quarter report cards due (send to Vicki Rawlings)

February 10, 11, 2007 IHSRA Mid-Winter Meeting/Cowboy Prom, Springfield, IL

May 9, 2006

IHSRA DISTRICT #1, WYOMING, IL RODEO

Entry forms for the Wyoming, IL rodeo are enclosed with this newsletter (entry form not included with adult member newsletter). Entry form must be post marked by May 24, 2006.

IHSRA 2006 STATE FINALS RODEO CALL-IN

Call-in (or your willingness to participate) at the IHSRA State Finals Rodeo will be directly after the Sunday, June 4, performance at the Wyoming Rodeo. An assembly will be held directly after the final performance at the Wyoming Rodeo. You will need to contact the IHSRA Rodeo Secretary (Vicki Rawlings) as soon as the final points are audited and the top 15 individuals are known in each event. If you are one of the top 15 in your event at the end of the Wyoming Rodeo, you will need to tell her (personally) if you will be participating at the State Finals Rodeo. If you do not wish to participate in the State Finals Rodeo, let the IHSRA Rodeo Secretary known as soon as possible so individuals can be notified of their roll-up status and eligibility to participate at the State Finals Rodeo.

STATE FINALS RODEO

State Finals is fast approaching!!!!! I will be sending out more information regarding the State Finals Rodeo in the next week or so. Remember, all IHSRA members are expected to participate in the Wednesday, June 14, Downtown Effingham Parade. This parade is the kick-off for YOUR State Finals Rodeo. The parade will end on the square in downtown Effingham where the BBQ cookout is located. The Altamont Chamber Rodeo Committee has put together a great week for all IHSRA members and you need to show your support and gratitude by participating. We strongly encourage all IHSRA members (remember you do not have to be a state finals qualifier to participate in the activities) to attend this event.

GRADE CARD REMINDER

Remember, you MUST have a final grade card (with at least 4 passing grades), the “official” school seal and the Principal’s signature on it to be able to participate at the State Finals Rodeo. Your final grade card is due at check-in. YOU CAN NOT RODEO AT THE STATE FINALS RODEO WITHOUT YOUR GRADE CARD - NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!

TRAILER RAFFLE TICKETS

Also, your trailer raffle tickets and money are due by the check-in of the Wyoming, Rodeo, June 3. The tickets and money need to be turned in to Mike Trainor. YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE AT THE STATE FINALS RODEO UNTIL YOU HAVE TURNED IN YOUR TICKETS AND MONEY - NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!

GRADUATING SENIORS

Remember to get an official transcript along with your grade card(an official final transcript is a copy of your grades showing all 4 years in school). An official transcript MUST be in a sealed envelope. Do not open the official transcript envelope. The envelope must be unopened for the IHSRA Scholarship Committee to accept it with your scholarship application. Scholarship applications will be available at check-in at State Finals.

April 2006 IHSRA Newsletter

Rodeo dates and times are subject to change/or cancellation. Be sure to check the most current schedule (included with the monthly newsletter) or the website ihsra.org.

2006 Schedule

April 8, 9, 2006 Invitational Rodeo, Jackson, MO - Flickerwood Arena (Il Point Rodeo)

April 11, 2006 Entries due for Murray, KY rodeo (postmarked)

April 15, 2006 Report cards due- Send to Vicki Rawlings (IHSRA Rodeo Secretary)

April 21,22,23, 2006 Invitational Rodeo- Murray, KY (IL Point Rodeo)

April 24, 2006 Entries due for DuQuoin HS Rodeo, (Postmarked)

May 6,7, 2006 DuQuoin, IL HS Rodeo (Dist 3) IL, KY, IN

May 13, 14, 2006 Monticello, IL HS Rodeo (Dist 2)

June 3, 4, 2006 Wyoming, IL HS Rodeo (Dist 1)

June 14-18, 2006 Illinois HS Rodeo State Finals Rodeo, Altamont, Illinois

July 23-30, 2006 National High School Finals Rodeo, Springfield, IL

REPORT CARD POLICY

The report card policy has been established by the National High school Rodeo Association.

NO 3RD QUARTER REPORT CARD, NO ILLINOIS SPRING RODEOS!!!!!!!

3RD QUARTER REPORT CARDS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN APRIL 15--

IF YOUR REPORT CARD HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED BY THAT DATE YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE AT ANY OF OUR SPRING RODEOS OR STATE FINALS!!!!!!

IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR REPORT CARD IN TIME TO MAKE THAT DEADLINE, HAVE YOUR SCHOOL FAX IT OR A PROGRESS REPORT TO VICKI RAWLINGS. FAX NUMBER IS: (309) 449-5716

*****Anyone that wants to can fax their report card to me rather than mailing it, just send it to the above number. If your report card has failing grades o it, be prepared to send a progress report showing that you are eligible by that date, any questions, call Vicki Rawlings @ (309) 449-5545.

Trailer Raffle Tickets Just a reminder that the second half ($150) of the trailer raffle ticket money is due by check-in of the Wyoming, IL rodeo on June 3,4, 2006.

FEBRUARY 2006 IHSRA NEWSLETTER (1-24-06) lm

Rodeo dates and times are subject to change/or cancellation. Be sure to check the most current schedule (included with the monthly newsletter) or on the website ihsra.org.

2006 Schedule

February 1, 2006 Report cards due - Send to Vicki Rawlings (IHSRA Rodeo Secretary)

February 11, 2006 IHSRA District 1 Fundraiser Auction, Wyoming, IL

February 18, 19, 2006 IHSRA Mid-Winter Meeting/Cowboy Prom, Springfield, IL

March 1, 2006 Entries for Edinburgh, IN due (must be postmarked by March 1, 2006)

March 3-5, 2006 Illinois Horse Fair, Springfield, IL (IHSRA Informational booth)

March 18, 19, 2006 IHSRA District 1 Fundraiser Jackpot, Sterling, IL (Double G Arena)

March 24, 25, 26, 2006 Invitational Rodeo - Edinburgh, Indiana (IL point rodeo)

April 1, 2006 IHSRA Cutting Event (Cutting only) - Pecatonica, IL

April 8, 9, 2006 Tentative Invitational Rodeo, Jackson, MO - Flickerwood Arena

April 15, 2006 Report cards due - Send to Vicki Rawlings (IHSRA Rodeo Secretary)

April 21, 22, 23, 2006 Invitational Rodeo - Murray, Kentucky (IL point rodeo)

May 6, 7, 2006 Illinois High School Rodeo, DuQuoin, IL (Dist. 3) - IL, KY, IN

May 13, 14, 2006 Illinois High School Rodeo, Monticello, IL (Dist. 2)- IL, IN

June 3, 4, 2006 Illinois High School Rodeo, Wyoming, IL (Dist. 1)

June 14-18, 2006 Illinois HS Rodeo State Finals Rodeo, Altamont, IL

July 23-30, 2006 National High School Finals Rodeo, Springfield, IL

EDINBURGH, IN INVITATIONAL RODEO

Attached to this newsletter are entry forms for the Edinburgh, IN Invitational Rodeo. This is an Illinois point rodeo. The entries are to be postmarked by March 1, 2006. The first performance will be Friday night @ 7:00 pm (don't forget, IN is on a different time zone). Remember to get health papers and current coggins for your horse(s).

HOTEL RESERVATIONS- MID-WINTER MEETING

I hope everyone that wanted a room for Mid-Winter meeting was able to get one. Apparently there was some kind of mix up with the hotel's computer, and when some of you called in, the rooms were all booked. We tried to fix this problem as best and quickly as we could. Unfortunately, I was not able to book the meeting at the Northfield Inn (where we have been the past two years), and this was the only place I could find in Springfield/Central Illinois that was big enough to accommodate our needs. Most places had meeting rooms, but they wanted $80-$90 for their sleeping rooms. Hopefully next year we can be back at the Northfield Inn.

ILLINOIS HORSE FAIR

Everyone should try to attend the Illinois Horse Fair, Springfield, IL, March 3-5, 2006. Linda Munson will be there with the IHSRA information booth and will need some volunteers to help. This is a great way to get kids interested in high school rodeo, plus it's a lot of FUN!! Contact Linda @ (815) 786-2646 and let her know if you will be able to help at the booth.

IHSRA MID-WINTER MEETING

The Mid-Winter meeting can only be a success if you participate and become active in your Illinois High School Rodeo Association. Your thoughts and concerns are valuable. Please make plans to attend this very important set of meetings. If you have any questions, please call Laurie Staley (309) 264-9042 or John Muffick (217) 824-9397. As stated in the IHSRA by-laws, members must have their dues paid ten days prior to any meeting (open for them to vote) in order to exercise their privilege to vote.

The following adult officers will be elected at the Mid-Winter meeting: President, Vice President, State Secretary, Treasurer (1 year term), Publicity Director, Director at Large (2 vacancies) and National Director.

If you are interested in being an officer, please contact Laurie Staley (309) 264-9042.

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MESSAGE FROM THE STUDENT OFFICERS

We want to remind everyone the importance of attending the Mid-winter meeting. A lot of decisions will be made at this meeting and the only way it can be successful is if we all work together. The IHSRA Cowboy Prom will be held Saturday, February 18, 2006 at the Signature Inn - Springfield. The dance will be from 7:30 pm to11:00 pm, with King/Queen coronation at 9:00. This year's theme is "Paradise City". If anyone has decorations or would like to help decorate, please contact one of the student officers (Kayla Dorethy, Robert Munson, Melissa Rawlings, or Kayla Berger). Please remember to return your Prom Queen/King ballots to Laurie Staley.

2006 QUEEN CANDIDATES

Kelsea Walker, IHSRA Queen Coordinator and Kayla Berger, 2005 IHSRA Rodeo Queen, will have an informational meeting on Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. during the Mid-winter meeting (Signature Inn, Springfield, IL) for any girls interested in running for queen. Please contact Kelsea Walker if you plan on attending this meeting. (618) 780-7004 Kelsea@cowboycalendar.com

2005-2006 WRANGLER ALL STAR TEAM

The Wrangler All Star Team picture will be taken at the Mid-Winter meeting (Signature Inn - Springfield) on Sunday at 12:30 pm. I have the team shirts and will bring them to the meeting. Girls in plaid/ boys in tan.

TENNESSEE CHALLENGE RODEO, March 10-12, 2006

I have entry forms for the Cordova, TN High School Rodeo. This is not an Illinois point rodeo, but you can compete for jackpot. The entry forms are also available on the Tennessee website. Entries are due February 17, 2006. Call me (309-264-9042) if you need an entry form and I will e-mail it to you.

TRAILER RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

Each contestant is required to sell 30 trailer raffle tickets @ $10 each. If you have not turned in your first half, 15 tickets ($150) or if you need tickets to sell, please contact Mike Trainor (815) 832-5565. Remember, the second half tickets are to be turned in by check-in at the Wyoming, IL HS Rodeo (June 3, 2006).

REPORT CARDS

The following contestants have not turned in their first quarter report cards (due November 1, 2006) (the report card policy states that a contestant must have passing grades to be eligible to compete; report cards must be turned in to the rodeo secretary so that grades can be checked):

Sonja Barach, Colton Barry, Megan Baxter, Cassandra Cox, Brittney Daab, Kayla Dorethy, Al Fiorenzo, Michael Glines, Amanda Illingworth, Steven Ionson, Jerrod Lee, Kayla Mielke, Joseph Parks, Kyle Parks, Kalie Petefish, Skyler Pittman, Carmen Plapp, Brittany Polen, Curtis Rogers, Jake Sanders, Aindrea Schneider, Ashley Smith, Darren Smith, Rebecca Sullivan, Mike Vinson, Jennifer Walsworth, Matthew Walsworth, Corey Whitson, Caleb Wood

Second quarter report cards are due February 1, 2006. Report cards will be checked before the first rodeo of the season, Edinburgh, Indiana. A list of contestants who are not eligible will be sent to the Indiana Rodeo Secretary prior to the rodeo.

Please send your report card to Vicki Rawlings, 4103 Prairie Rd., Hopedale, IL 61747.

Good Luck to everyone as we start the Spring rodeo season!!

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2006 - ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL RODEO ASSOCIATION - 2006

Laurie Staley, IHSRA State Secretary, 17806 Feucht Rd., Princeville, Illinois 61559 (309) 385-4337

JANUARY 2006 IHSRA NEWSLETTER

Rodeo dates and times are subject to change/or cancellation. Be sure to check the most current schedule (included with the monthly newsletter) or on the website ihsra.org.

2006 Schedule

February 1, 2006 Report cards due - Send to Vicki Rawlings (IHSRA Rodeo Secretary)

February 18, 19, 2006 IHSRA Mid-Winter Meeting/Cowboy Prom, Springfield, IL

March 3-5, 2006 Illinois Horse Fair - State Fairgrounds - Springfield, IL