WranglerNewletter

FLORIDA WRANGLER Newsletter

October 2009

Betsy Damboise

Wow! It was Hot, Hot, Hot in Bunnell. If you did not get a chance please take the time to thank the Simmons and Henderson families for hosting our rodeo and organizing all the fundraisers. Thanks to Mrs. Lisa Bateman who had the winning bid on our Tough Enough To Wear Pink Awareness Basket.

Our November Rodeo will be at River Ranch. Saturday’s performance will start at 10:00 a.m. check -In will be at 9:00a.m.

REPORT CARDS/ PROGRESS REPORTS – Some contestants will have Progress Reports and/or Report Cards due by the November rodeo. Don’t forget to check the dates submitted. It’s your responsibility to turn in your report card to the Report Card Secretary. You can mail, fax, email or turn in a copy at the rodeo, make sure you keep a copy with you. NO REPORT CARD. NO RODEO. If you have any questions, please contact:

Becky Stratton, Report Card Secretary

1295 N.E. 42nd Terrace

Okeechobee, Florida. 34972

863-634-1905

863-467-9004 fax

THE ROAD TO GALLUP: Another super weekend in Bunnell, drop the temperature about 30 degrees and it’s everything you would expect. Successful fundraisers, great BBQ, good stock and the most talented youth rodeo contestants in the state. Congratulations to the Simmons and Henderson’s you are a fine example of what Wrangler Rodeo is all about. I’m proud to say Kurt Hancock who is a pro rodeo official was impressed with our productions and more impressed with our talented kids quote: High school rodeo better get ready these kids are tough, end quote. Next stop on the road to Gallup takes us to River Ranch, so practice hard. See you there!

Mike Damboise, President

FROM THE STUDENT VICE PRESIDENT: I Hope that everyone had a great time at the Bunnell Rodeo! Thanks to all the adults that helped out and made the rodeo run smoothly. Big thanks to all the student directors for doing their jobs. The Fundraiser Barrel Race was a big success. Thanks to the Simmons and Henderson families. I hope that everyone enjoyed the BBQ and Dance. Congratulations to the All Around winners Robert Appel and Loni Damboise. Practice hard and I’ll see you at River Ranch!

Kelsey Simmons, Student Vice President

FLORIDA WRANGLER DIVISION

SCHEDULE AND CALL- IN INFORMATION

Call in will be the Monday prior to each rodeo from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 863-581-9654. You must call-in for each rodeo. Late call-in is Tuesday following Monday call-in from 9:00am to 10:00am, $100.00 late fee. Once call-in is over it’s over NO EXCEPTIONS.

November 14th and 15th

River Ranch

3200 River Ranch Blvd.

River Ranch, FL. 33867

Call-In: November 9th from 7:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.

(863)581-9654

You must call-in for each rodeo

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. Check-In

Entry Fees must be paid 30 minutes, prior to the rodeo

10:00a.m. Grand Entry and Performance

Sunday: 9:00a.m. Cowboy Church

10:00 a.m. Grand Entry and Performance

9:00a.m. Cowboy Church

November Fundraiser

RODEO RAGS

Bring any new or used jeans, shirts, boots, hats, etc. In good condition (no stains or tears) to our rodeo rags sale at River Ranch

Everything will be $5.00 so if you’ve out grown it bring it. All proceeds to benefit the Student Fund.

Any questions: call Stacie Clair or Betsy Damboise

DIRECTIONS:

From Florida Turnpike, exit #193 at Yeehaw Junction, Hwy 60, go West 21 miles, River Ranch Resort will be on the left.

From the West, take US 27 to Lake Wales, go East 25 miles on Hwy. 60, River Ranch Resort will be on the right.

There are 27 stalls available on a first come first served basis. For stall and hotel rooms, please call 863-692-1321, Ext. #0. Everyone must call to reserve a stall. Stalls are $25.00, per night. Current coggins required. Hook-ups are not available.

River Ranch jackpot rodeo Saturday night. Bull-riding, barrel racing and team roping. Call 863-692-1321, Ext. #40087, by Thursday January 8th before 5:00 pm to enter.

THANK YOU BIRDHOUSE STAFF & VOLUNTEERS, WE COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU

RODEO SCHEDULE

November 14th & 15th, River Ranch

December: make –up date (if needed)

January 9th &10th, Big Cypress

February: 13th &14th, Arcadia

March 13th &14th, Triple J Ranch

April 10th &11th, Pierson

May 15th & 16th State Finals, Brighton

October Birthdays!

Case Erwin- Oct 7th

Morgan Holmes- Oct 8th

Robert Appel- Oct 11th

Kelsey Simmons- Oct 30th

There are applications in your membership folders for the AQHA/NHSRAWD Official Horse of the year; Professional Choice NHSRAWD Air ride student Athlete of the Month and SMB Elite NHSRAWD Equine Athlete of the month. Consider participating in these programs. There are awards, scholarships and publicity offered on a State and/or National level. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Kim Vickers.

Mr. Rastelli is our rodeo photographer. He has a booth set up at the rodeos with proofs that are usually ready after the performances. Show Mr. Rastelli your support; he does a lot for us.

Remember to take care of and thank all volunteers, sponsors, parents, judges, officers, directors, announcer and photographer. Please take time to send thank you’s to the following people who made Bunnell possible.

RODEO HOST:

WEBSITE:

Henderson Family

Rita Bates

3248 CR 304

9165 NW 45th Court

Bunnell, FL. 32110

Lake Butler, FL. 32054-4443

Simmons Family PHOTOGRAPHER:

621 E. CR 100 Mike Rastelli

San Mateo, FL. 32187 11760 SW 38th Street

Ocala, FL. 34481-1317