SPRING 2013 The official newsletter of the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo s Cowboy Golf Classic Raises $30,000 for JCCF The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo s Fall Fest Committee held the Annual Cowboy Golf Classic on February 21, 2013 at the Republic Golf Club. day of golf and fun that culminated with a deli- great donated items! fantastic participation of players and sponsors. Because of their hard work and effort, the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo was able to donate $30,000 to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund making the total contributions nearly $350,000! In addition, they donated $25,000 to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. A special thank you goes out to the presenting sponsor, Crown Royal, and All Health Seekers for their continued support of the tournament. Photos: San Antonio Stock Show President Joe ent a check for $30,000 to Cindy Schonholtz with JCCF. PRCA Bull Rider Joe Frost stepped in and did Bull Rider Tag Elliot takes a swing. 2 News and Notes 2 A Cowboy Says Thanks 2 George Strait Team Roping 3 Mike Cervi, Jr Memorial Pro Classic 4 Thanksgiving Rodeo School 5 Crown Royal Riders 5 Almquist Family Donates Van 6 Ty Smith Challenge 7 Upcoming Events
NEWS AND NOTES Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation donated $2333 to JCCF resulting in funds raised at the 2013 Bud Light Cowboy Downhill on January 21, 2013. In addition, Steamboat Motors donated $1000 to the JCCF as a part of the Bud Light Cowboy Downhill in Steamboat Springs, CO in January. Plans are already under way for the 40th Annual Cowboy Downhill in January of 2014, more details to come. Thanks so much to the Korkow Family of Korkow Rodeos for donating $1000 in Memory of former US To- A Cowboy Says Thanks Dear Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund Board of Directors: Thank you so much for the help, the wrist is progressing, I don t know what I would have done without your help! If I can ever help with the program please let me know! This was such a blessing! George Strait and Priefert Team Up for JCCF The auction of the custom Priefert Roping Chute used at the 2013 successful bidders generously returned the chute to the auction between the JCCF and Western Wishes was a whopping $20,500. portion of sales of his Justin Boots George Strait Collection, the 2012 donation for this brought the total from this fund raiser to $61,723! Thanks to George for teaming up with Priefert and Photos: Above: New owners of the custom wrapped Priefert GSTRC Chute! Congrats! Left to Right: George, Donna Sue & Jerry - Photo credit to Terry Calonge Below: A close up of the beautiful custom Priefert Chute. Thanks again! Brent Menz PRCA Bull Rider 2 The official newsletter of the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund
A Cold, Wet Mike Cervi Jr. Memorial Raises $14,500 for JCCF clouds welcomed the ropers to Casa Grande, AZ on February 20th, and although the $14,500 in 2013 bringing total donations to $150,000! Grande. That was the beginning of a week-long Casa Grande Cowboy and Indian Days. The City of Casa Grande, under the enthusiastic guidance of City Manager Larry Rains, along with Dick Powell and the Pinal County Sheriff s Posse, saw the opportunity to bring a a crowd pleasing Ranch Rodeo. Driftwood Performance Horses, and a check for $11,259 each. Erich commented, it was a long, cold day, but it was really exciting. Clay Tryan had a $14,803 payday with his 2nd wallet. Other prizes included Justin Ostrich boots, Bio Vigor, custom breast collars, Renew preme professionalism and awesome payouts. Certainly this roping will be remembered - Photos by Kristen Spinning The official newsletter of the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund 3
Thanksgiving Rodeo School raises $8000 for JCCF! 2012 at Resistol Arena in Mesquite, Texas was a huge success. The school is a fund raiser for the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund something that its founder and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo raised $8,000 in 2012 which makes the total donated to JCCF more than $84,000. Stace Smith. The school includes a two-night rodeo that was added two years ago and held again this year, so instructors onstrate riding techniques for students. The Justin Sportsmedi- - This year s school once again had a long list of instructors of past and current Wrangler NFR contestants such as Cody & Heith DeMoss, JW Harris, Tate Stratton, Chandler Bounds, land, Taos Muncy, Sam Spreadborough, Jacobs & Sterling Crawley, Wade Sundell, Cort Sheer, Isaac Diaz & Ty Atchison. - - - Photos: Clockwise from Top: Will Lowe helps instruct the bareback riding, Heith and Cody Demoss assist a young Saddle Bronc Rider, Wes help an aspiring bareback rider. see these photos and more online at http://notsoseriousproductions. 4 The official newsletter of the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund
Crown Royal Riders Support JCCF in San Antonio Crown Royal donated $2,500 to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund this March on behalf of the Crown Royal Riders, made up of bareback rider Tilden Hooper and bull riders Wesley Silcox, Cody Whit- a Crown Royal Rider at certain rodeos. The partnership between JCCF and Crown Royal will continue with more rodeos this spring and summer. Photo: Woolsey and Tilden Hooper stuff bags for the troops at San Antonio, Crown Royal donated a $1 for each bag completed. Injured Bronc Rider Recieves a Special Gift By Debbie Kelley/Pro Rodeo Sports News The 28-year-old from South Dakota got another reminder of that recently, when an unexpected gift came his way. The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund presented Whitcher in late February with - cowboy. ming pool. I was surprised to get an e-mail from the JCCF, he said. It came out of the blue and - drafting at Western Dakota Technical Institute in Rapid City, S.D. In his free time, he likes to go to and that s one of the things I miss, getting to see friends all the time, he said. Rodeo is one of - pre-built home on his parents ranch property, about a halfmile from their home. A friend of his is training a horse, a gentle giant, Whitcher said, to lie down so Whitcher so, hopefully, when it s branding time, I can ride around on him a little. We re still getting my he tries for others, as well. It feels like if I don t work out or try to do anything, I ll be letting my buddies down, he said. that d be like letting myself down. The official newsletter of the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund 5
Bull Rider Tyler Smith Gives Back, Issues Challenge One day Tyler Smith, a professional bull rider in the PRCA, and his girlfriend were sitting on the couch when out of nowhere Tyler said, There aren t many cowboys listed here as donors. Not knowing what he was talking about his girlfriend questioned him. which recognized donors who contributed to The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund. They were both amazed as to why there were so few cowboys and cow- the fund, that donate to the fund. Between the two the competitor that he is, Tyler has decided to turn this into a challenge. He wants to encourage peo- month could go a long way. Many people think rodeo is a glamorous career full of fame, fortune, and fun. While at times Tyler Smith knows that as much as anyone. Tyler, who dreamed of being a bull rider his whole life, obtained his PRCA permit in 2005 with from Colorado to Calgary, Canada they made a pit-stop in Vernal, Utah where Tyler was entered needed surgery on his torn bicep. Tyler was forced to forgo his dream of being a contestant at the Calgary Stampede as well as the rest of the rodeo year since he faced a 6 month recuperation. told he would be unable to compete for yet another 6 months. the cowboys is admirable. It is time to encourage cowboys and cowgirls to do the same: help an organization who helps them. Donating to The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund is a tax write-off which season rolls around. Tyler is at a point in his career in which he is back on his feet again and start small and donate 5% of his winnings quarterly throughout the year. Once he analyzes his 6 The official newsletter of the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund
JCCF CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 5, 2013. Sisters, OR 5th Annual Central Oregon Bulldogging Chute Out This World Class bulldogging competition will take place at the Sisters Rodeo Arena at noon on Circuit Crisis Fund. For more information: Alex Robertson at 541-420-2395 July 5, 2013. St Paul, OR St Paul Rodeo Beyond the Boots Night to the rodeo including the trail ride. They will donate $1.00 per ticket sold to the July 5, 2013 For more information: www.stpaulrodeo.com July 26, 2013. Rock Springs, WY Wear Pink. It takes place at the White Mountain Golf Course and will start with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Tournament format will be a 4 person scramble and prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd & For More information: August 17, 2013. Townsend, MT 2nd Annual Justin Copeland Memorial HO-Down of all ages, music all day, and mechanical bull riding, a dance contest and karaoke contest to and 50/50 drawings. New this year a battle of the bands and horseshoe tourneys. For more information: Brenda Copeland at 406-437-8001 August 24 & 25, 2013. San Juan Capistrano, CA Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo we appreciate the donations through the years that total nearly $50,000. If you are in South- hand up. For more information: Karl Stressman PRCA Commissioner Randy Watson Chairman & CEO, Justin Brands Tom Feller Justin Boots JCCF Board of Directors Walt Garrison Former Dallas Cowboy Nolan Ryan Baseball Hall of Famer Don Andrews Mobile Sportsmedicine Dr. J. Pat Evans, M.D. Justin Sportmedicine Gary Williams Tucson Rodeo Manager Charlie Daniels Recording Artist Bryan McDonald PRCA member Joe Shafer PRCA Chief Financial Officer Dale Woodard PRCA Member Carolynn Vietor WPRA President The official newsletter of the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund 7
It s a handup, not a hand out. 101 Pro Rodeo Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Cindy Schonholtz, Program Manager Phone: 888-662-5223 Fax: 719-264-4994 Email: jccfinfo@prorodeo.com JUSTIN COWBOY CRISIS FUND With no guaranteed salaries or injured reserve provisions in the sport of rodeo, these professional athletes are often left with no place to turn when faced with serious, sidelining injuries and the Recognizing that serious injuries can be traumatic enough without worries, the Justin Boot Company formed a partnership with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) in 1989 to establish the Justin Cowboy The JCCF s premise is to lend a helping hand to professional rodeo athletes and their families in the hardship when the inevitable serious injury interferes with the careers of those who have Assistance awards are based on the severity of injury, the number of dependents and the applicant s also takes into consideration the individual s involvement in and/ or contribution to the sport of Unique among today s numerous charitable organizations, the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund stands above the rest by dedicating 100% of all contributions received for This uncommon practice for a charitable organization is made possible by the joint commitment of the Justin Boot Company and the PRCA, which underwrite all administrative costs associated with managing the JCCF, leaving all monies received through contributions (and as investment earnings) to serve their intended It s a hand up, not a hand out.