BULLSHEET The official newsletter of the Reno Rodeo Association VOL. 1 NO. 5 MAY 2015 CMA Vocal Group of the Year KICKS OFF PAIN KILLER TOUR AT RENO RODEO JUNE 16 Gates open at 5:30 pm Concert starts at 7:30 pm Tickets On Sale Now In cooperation with KBUL 98.1, NASH-FM and Hush Entertainment, the Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West just got bigger. Following the release of their sixth studio album, Pain Killer, featuring top 10 hit Day Drinking and fan favorite Girl Crush, Little Big Town kicks off their 2015 Pain Killer Tour in the Reno Rodeo grandstands Tuesday, June 16. Tickets went on sale Friday, April 17. Little Big Town is a quartet with members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman and Jimi Westbrook. Since being launched on the country music scene, the certified platinum band has been nominated for and won a variety of awards and accolades including CMA and ACM Awards Vocal Group of the Year, Grammy Awards Best Country Duo/Group Performance and even Daytime Emmy Awards Outstanding Original Song. The band brings critically acclaimed and fan favorite songs such as Boondocks, Little White Church, Pontoon and more to the Reno Rodeo arena. We are always looking for ways to make the Reno Rodeo bigger and better, said Larry Stacy, president of the Reno Rodeo. Thanks to NASH-FM and Hush Entertainment, we are able to really kick of the 96 th annual Reno Rodeo with a bang. Tickets are $38.50 for general admission grandstand seating, $48.50 for reserved, $58.50 for the floor and $150.50 for a complete VIP experience. Purchase tickets online at Ticketswest.com, nashfm981.com or HushEntertain.com. In This Issue Kick off concert with Little Big Town RR Team Sorting and Golf Tournament Election Results BSD Reading Roundup Newly Elected Officers Mark your calendars Check out rodeo event calendars inside Special thanks to our sponsors: Heather Creveling Mark Elston Lesley Mitchell Howard Weiss Reno Rodeo Assoc. P.O. Box 12335 Reno, NV 89510 (775) 329-3877 x100 www.renorodeo.com RSVP for Luncheons and Dinners via phone at: (775)329-3877 X 224
President s Message I know I keep saying this each month, but it amazes me how fast time is going and how quickly the 2015 rodeo will be under way! By the time you read this we will be roughly 45 to 50 days out from the start of the rodeo. Reno Rodeo will kick off with a concert on June16th featuring this year s Little Big Town! We are very excited to bring back the Reno Rodeo kick off concert, especially with such a great group! Everyone is working together and this teamwork is paying off greatly for the Reno Rodeo. A number of committees are either in full swing with preparations for their special events and assignments or are getting ready to get started in the very near future. The Reno Rodeo Reading Roundup has already visited a number of schools, and the Manpower Committee is getting things lined up for ordering badges and 2015 Officers President Larry Stacy Treasurer Ron Hostetler Secretary Bill Summy aiding committees with their staffing needs. Tickets sales to the 2015 rodeo are up and Reno Rodeo s brand is getting out into the community. Speaking of Reno Rodeo getting out and about, we have been on the road again with our brand on wheels, the Reno Rodeo chuck wagon, which showed off its beautiful new canvas cover in parades at the Oakdale and Clovis Rodeos, and the Red Bluff Round-Up. Congratulations to the new officers and directors on the recent election! We had a very good turnout at the luncheon on April 23rd, and I hope you will be able to join us for the May luncheon on the 21st at the Eldorado. Check the calendars in this Bullsheet for various meetings, activities, and other events you may want to attend. I d like to express my appreciation to the Officers, Executive and Finance Committees members, Directors, Members, Wranglers and various Emeritus people who are working so hard to make Reno Rodeo a success! Let s get ready to rodeo!!! Happy trails! If your committee has information to include in the Bull Sheet, please submit by the 25th of the this month. All submissions are subject to review and approval. 1st Vice President Scott Peterson 2nd Vice President Brad Sidener Executive Committee Bill Bertelson Don Crank Bill Johnson Jim Lindsey Clint Wells Debbie Sprague Kim Surratt Mike Torvinen Craig Downie Finance Committee Ron Hostetler Mike Torvinen Brad Sidener Mary Vuylsteke Jim Neil Jarvis Anderson Fred Woodside Any solicitation from the Reno Rodeo Association roster is strictly prohibited. Roster is not to be used in any way or form, for solicitation purposes of any kind at any time. Member Photos: If you are unhappy with your current Membership Badge photo or need a new one because the last one was taken when you were 18, Terry Donshick will be taking photos at the mandatory wrangler meetings to be held May 6th or the 14th, 6 pm, at New West Distributing located on I-80 East at McCarran.
General Manager s Message Hello all, just a quick note to say thanks for making Shannon and I feel very welcome here in our new home! We appreciate your acceptance of us into your fold as well as your generous offers of help in any way. This has made our first two months a pleasure, solidifying the decision to move and join your ranks! I hope l have made the same impression for you; I m really looking forward to this year s rodeo and seeing first hand the success of everyone s hard work! In the time I ve been in the office, I have attended a wide variety of meetings as well as two members luncheons, and met many new faces. I am impressed with the number of persons involved with this organization, along with their commitment and desire to make Reno Rodeo the great event it is. To that end, there have been a few new additions to this year s line up. We just recently conducted a Reno Rodeo Idol contest, to choose our National anthem singers and we have joined with our radio station partner Cummulis to host a kickoff concert headlining Little Big Town. Also, we have a new VIP section available for purchase called the Branding Room. Plus Janelle and I will be representing the office staff in the business men s steer decorating contest. I hope to continue to meet members of the association as we roll along, and are sure to during the rodeo! Until then thank you and feel free to drop me a note. George Hunting for the perfect mortgage... Meet Me At The Summit Your local home loan expert: Heather Creveling Sr. Loan Consultant/Sales Manager NMLS ID# 367453 Reno: (775) 240-2010 Elko: (775) 299-3939 hcreveling@summitfunding.net www.summitfunding.net/hcreveling Summit Funding, Inc. NMLS ID# 3199 Branch NMLS ID# 1102858
Letter from the Queen Hey there Reno Rodeo! Where is the time going? Can you believe we are almost to May? I am about to finish another semester at UNR and my reign as Miss Reno Rodeo is closing as we are down to less than two months until Reno Rodeo! Who is ready? I had a great time in Oakdale, Red Bluff, and Clovis. I hope everyone saw lots of pictures we posted. The Reno Rodeo Reading Roundups are in full force and I had the honor of meeting Bernice Mathews at the school she founded during a one of them. I am excited to see everyone this month at our luncheon at the Eldorado. I m super excited to be going to the Bishop Mule Days this month and riding. Everyone stay tuned for more photos. Happy Trails Gabby Madraso 2015 Miss Reno Rodeo Golf Time! The annual rodeo golf tournament is set for June 6th at Washoe, with an 8:00 shotgun start. The price is $135.00 a person or $540.00 a team of four, and hole sponsorship is $100.00 per hole. Applications are available at rodeo luncheons from Jim Carpenter, or you can register on line at renorodeofoundation.org or via email at info@renorodeofoundation.org. If you prefer USMAIL, then sent it to the RRF, 59 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Suite B-441, Reno, Nev. 89502. Make checks payable to the Reno Rodeo Foundation. You can also call Claire at 322-9875. Previous years have sold out, so reserve your spot today! Election Results The annual election was held on April 16th, 2015. The results of the election follow. Officers President: Scott Peterson 1st Vice President: Brad Sidener 2nd Vice President: Bill Summy Treasurer: Mike Torvinen Secretary: Debbie (Sprague) Johnson Past President s Council Representative: Clint Thiesse Executive Committee Paul Gordon, Craig Downie, Jim Lindsey, Kevin Rose, Steve Teserio (1 year). New Directors Greg Torvinen, Jenny Lesieutre, Dellice Steadman Come take a walk with us... June 17th, Wednesday @ 5:30 pm & June 20, Saturday @ 2pm You are invited to tour the Reno Rodeo grounds!! We will tour the public and cowboy only side of what it takes to produce Reno Rodeo. We will discuss all that is new to the rodeo this year, join us for a walk around. Take a virtual tour of the Reno Livestock Events grounds and see how it is transformed into the Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West for 10 days welcoming close to 250,000 visitors and Rodeo fans. We will gather at the North end of the property in front of the Ticket Office window. Tickets for Reno Rodeo are currently available at Lawlor Events center ticket office until June 15th when the Reno Rodeo ticket office will open to the public through the end of the rodeo, call with questions 775-784-4444.
Special Promotions FaceBook is working for us! Currently there are two promotions for social networks, such as FaceBook and Instagram. Mother s Day Promo runs April 19th through May 10th Buy 4 pack by Mother s day and be entered for a chance to win: Rodeo Belt Buckle 4 tickets to Reno Rodeo Finals Bottle of Legacy Vodka Flowers for mom! Memorial Day Promo runs May 15th through May 25th Buy 4 pack by Memorial Day and be entered for a chance to win: Rodeo Belt Buckle 4 tickets to Military Night at Reno Rodeo Bottle of Legacy Vodka RENO RODEO IDOL CONTEST HELD AT GILLEY S The top 10 contestants took the stage at Gilley s at the Nugget in Sparks on April 22, for the final round of the Reno Rodeo s Rodeo Idol contest. A panel of judges then selected five singers to sing the National Anthem during the 2015 Reno Rodeo. Grace Wilson, the overall winner, will sing the national anthem at the Little Big Town concert also. Other winners include seven-year-old Penelope Myers, Greg Austin, Cindy Lain and Kimberly Dixon. The MAP committee has seen great results with the previous promotions, and ticket sales are up over last year. Keep sharing the news. Thanks. Team Sorting Set for May 30th This year s Reno Rodeo Teaming Sorting event will be held at the Gondolfo Arena in Sparks on Saturday May 30th at 9:00 am. Entries MUST be received by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, May 27th. Entries will be limited to the first 30 sorters so get your entries in early. $40 for 3 sorting runs and BBQ. or $10 for BBQ only. When you sign up to sort make sure you pick your favorite committee to get a chance to get your committees name on the Committee Bragging Rights Trophy. Flyers with more detailed information and entry forms are available on RIDE under the Documents tab. No experience necessary. Our event is all about having fun and learning. Photo: Fred Cornelius Reno Rodeo officials launched the Rodeo Idol contest in March by asking contestants to submit videos of themselves singing the National Anthem. Of the more than 30 entries submitted, 15 semifinalists made it to an online voting round where Reno Rodeo Facebook fans voted for their favorite singer. The eight top vote-getters and two Judge s choice wild cards were named Rodeo Idol finalists and showed Reno why they should be selected by singing the National Anthem and an additional song of their choice for the crowd at Gilley s. In addition to the honor of singing our National Anthem at the 2015 Reno Rodeo, the selected singers will receive four tickets to that night s performance, sponsors room tickets for dinner and more.
Advertising Space Available! Would you like to join the ranks of those who help sponsor (underwrite) the cost of our new BullSheet? Ad space is available for $200 per half page, and $125.00 for quarter page ads. We will try to rotate who is advertising, giving everyone a chance to reach our association, and we are trying to limit the ad space to only 25% of the publication. As a member benefit, we will start having a Member Want-Ad section. For $35.00 (paid up front) members can post a want ad of 50 words or less. Contact dgmarj@yahoo.com or if you are interested in posting an ad. Checks must be received in the Rodeo office by the 25th of each month prior to publication. All ads and ad copy must be in by the 20th of May for the June BullSheet. Reno Rodeo Branding Room Space Is Limited! If you are interested in a VIP Rodeo Experience, the Branding Room is the place to be! For more information on this exclusive dining and viewing ticket option for parties of ten or more, please contact Sydney Benger at 775-636-0890 or Carrie Ann Rogers at 775-223-5403 or email RenoRodeoSponsors@gmail.com. Double R Bar Opening Rodeo 2015 Want an alternative hang out to the Jack Daniel s Tent post rodeo? Join us in the Double R Bar Thursday through Saturday, both weekends of Rodeo in the North Pavilion. Stay tuned...more info to come... Carrie Ann Rogers Helping you pursue your financial goals since 1890. Financial Planning Estate Planning Retirement Planning Investments Mark J. Elston Senior Vice President/Investments James Elston Associate Vice President/Investments (775) 786-8500 (877) 635-9530 50 West Liberty, Suite 100 Reno, Nevada 89501 Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated Member SIPC & NYSE www.stifel.com
Foundation News RENO RODEO ENCOURAGES KIDS TO READ First grade students attending at-risk schools in Washoe County will get a visit from the Reno Rodeo Reading Roundup team this year. The 14-year old literacy program focuses on the three R s Reading, Rodeo, and Responsibility! Through a partnership with the Reno Rodeo Association, the Reno Rodeo Foundation, Bureau of Land Management and the Washoe County School District, the Reading Roundup assemblies will be held at 25 elementary schools through June 9th. the Bureau of Land Management crew. Our volunteers have a fun way of talking to the first graders about the importance of reading, rodeo and responsibility. For many this may be the first book they ve ever owned. The responsibility portion is our wonderful partnership with the BLM and Smokey Bear to teach them fire safety. Cowboys, horses, and helping kids.it s a great combination and we are honored to assist our local educators, says Francine Donshick, Reading Roundup Committee Chairman. Generous support from the Wells Fargo Foundation and Sundance Books, makes certain that each child receives two books to take home and keep. Students will also receive ticket vouchers to the 2015 Reno Rodeo in June along with goody bags from Smokey Bear. The Reading Roundup program is another example of the Reno Rodeo s commitment to helping northern Nevada children. Since the program began in 2001, the Reno Rodeo has distributed 35,000 books. This year, nearly 2000 children will participate in the program. Senator Bernice Mathews speaks to children Lessons on the three R s are given by Reno Rodeo Association volunteers and Miss Reno Rodeo Queen and Queen Candidates. Presenters share their own experiences with reading and the importance it plays in the children s future. Students interact with horses, meet Smokey Bear and learn about fire safety from On April 21st elected officials, community leaders, BLM firefighters, and the Reno Rodeo Reading Roundup Committee gathered at Bernice Mathews Elementary School to kick-off the Reno Rodeo Reading Roundup literacy program. The Reno Rodeo Foundation is proud to be a Reno Rodeo Association partner by helping to underwrite this wonderful literacy program. Clara Andriola Foundation Executive Dir. Mayor Gino Martini and Reading Roundup Committee Chairman, Francine Donshick talk to first-graders about the importance of reading.
Nominating Committee The following committee s are looking for additional personnel: BFI (all day Monday for the BFI event) Count Team Counters (morning shift, 8am 1pm) Money counting experience requested Ushers Able to navigate stairs starting at 5:30 pm Team RRT Year round committee If you are interested in moving to or volunteering for another committee, please submit an email request to the following email: Manpower@renorodeo.com or contact anyone on the Nominating Committee. This request does not mean you will automatically be moved, however your request will be reviewed and every effort will be made to accommodate your request. Notices to all Committee Chairmen: Please let the Nominating Committee know as soon as possible of any changes required for your rosters. If you need additional personnel, let us know how many are required to complete your committee. We will be assigning new Wrangler s where needed. Send requests to manpower@renorodeo.com or to Sharon DeSimoni at Sharon.rodeo@gmail.com or Steve Edgar at sedgar51@yahoo.com. Please, submit an email list of volunteers who do not have a badge and will require a Day Pass to the following email: manpower@renorodeo.com. Day Passes will no longer be issued without prior approval by a committee chairman. Emeritus Members and Directors: Please let us know if you will be volunteering at the rodeo this year by contacting the Nominating Committee with your badge information at manpower@ renorodeo.com. The cost of printing passes has increased significantly and there were many, many emeritus passes that were not picked up last year. We don t want to repeat that. Let s spend the money where it s needed within the community! Announcing Print at Home Tickets! Reno Rodeo in conjunction with Tickets West has upgraded our systems to make coming to the 2015 Reno Rodeo more convenient. Just like the movie theaters, sports venues and many other businesses you can print your tickets at home. No more waiting for tickets in the mail or waiting in line at will call to get your tickets. Now you will walk directly to the main gate, show your print at home ticket and get on to the grounds faster than ever. When you get to the arena our trained staff will be ready with state of the art scanners to quickly pass you through the gates and on to your seats. On another note, Reno Rodeo continues to improve technology on the ground for better WiFi, giving our guests better services. We will see you at the show June 17-28, and tell your family and friends to get tickets by calling 784-4444, visiting Ticketswest.com or get tickets at the Lawlor box office until June 15th. Box office opens on the rodeo grounds June 15th through the end of the rodeo. 2015 Buckle ON SALE NOW! 2015 buckles are now on sale. Please contact Debbie (Sprague) Johnston at 775-250-7671 or Spiritbear716@yahoo.com with any questions. Stay tuned for our next sale date!
May 2015 S M T W T F S Please feel free to RSVP for luncheons and dinners via phone (775-329-3877 x224) or via email rsvp@renorodeo.com. Mother s Day Golf 5:30 pm Coney Island MAP Meeting 5:30/6:00@GMAA 1 2 3 4 RR Office 5 6 7 8 9 Finance 4:30pm Executive 5:30pm Cinco de Mayo Wrangler Mandatory Meeting 6:00pm New West Dist. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Memorial Day Flag Team Meeting 5:30pm President s Rm RR Office Finance 4:30pm Executive 5:30pm Wrangler Mandatory Meeting 6:00pm New West Dist. Members Lunch, Noon Eldorado Convention Center Chairmen s Meeting 5:30 pm (location TBD) RSVP by today Members Lunch 17 18 19 Bylaws 20 21 22 23 Mutton Bustin 5:30 PM Presidents Room 6:00 PM All members Nugget Poolside Terr 5th fl June Bullsheet Stories due 24/31 25 26 Reno 27 28 29 3 Rodeo Awareness Day 8 am NV State Legislature Bylaws 6:00 pm Bd of Directors & Past Presidents New West Dist. Sorting 9 am Gondolfo Arena Sparks S M T W T F S Mustang Makeover Noon Events Cntr Arena Jr. Roping Challenge 7 am Indoor Arena Pav 1 2 3 4 5 6 RR Office Finance 4:30pm 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Little Big Town gates open at 6:30 show at 7:30 Reno Rodeo Arena 14 15 16 17 Cattle Drive Bullsheet 18 19 20 28 29 30 June 2015 BSD Calcutta 5:30 pm Sponsors Tent Usher s Meeting 5:30 pm TBA Members Lunch Queens Noon @ the Nugget RR Grounds Noon Xtreme Bulls 7:00 pm Reno Rodeo Arena Texas Holdem 7 pm GSR Queens Luncheon and Dinner 5:30 pm location TBD First Day of the Rodeo 7:00 pm Reno Rodeo Arena Golf Tournament 7 am Washoe Golf Course Work Day 8 am Rodeo Grounds Stories due for July Mustang Makeover 9:00 Events Cntr Arena 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Finals 7:00 pm Reno Rodeo Arena Get your concert tickets before they are sold out! online at Ticketswest.com, nashfm981.com or HushEntertain.com
BSD spells FUN Interested in getting involved with the Businessmen s Steer Decorating (BSD) committee? There are two main ways you can help. Western Riding Lessons 1) Sponsor a team for $100. The committee can furnish contestants if needed. Sponsoring a team is a great way to promote your business or committee! Applications are available on the Reno Rodeo website or in the office. Applications will be accepted until May 29th or 96 teams are registered, whichever comes first. 2) Judge the event during the performance. The committee has to furnish a minimum of 16 judges each night. Potential judges should plan to attend one of the required judge s training. Training will be offered in conjunction with work day (exact timing is TBD) and at 6 pm the first Thursday or rodeo (before the Xtreme Bulls performance). The training will be no longer than 30 minutes. Total time commitment for each performance is about 30-45 minutes. Judges need to check in and confirm availability for the evening s performance between 6-7 pm. Event staging happens at the end of the Saddle Bronc riding and you are free to go immediately following the event. Please reach out to Ann Quinn at (775) 530-2235 or alclemmitt@hotmail.com for questions or if you d like more information. Need to brush up on your riding skills? Lessons from beginner to the show ring. All ages. Your horse or mine. 35 yrs. experience. Now in Reno. Please call for an appointment Lesley Mitchell 949-933-1866 Concert Tickets on Sale now! Don t miss this very special occasion! Little Big Town KICKS OFF PAIN KILLER TOUR AT RENO RODEO JUNE 16, at 7:30 pm Gates open at 5:30 pm The 2015 Businessmen s Steer Decorating application is now available on the BSD page of the Reno Rodeo website! Applications will be accepted until May 29th at 5:00 pm or 96 teams sign up, whichever comes first. Event inquiries can be directed to bsd@renorodeo. com or by calling the office and using ext. 211. Members/Wranglers who are interested in judging the event during the Rodeo performances should reach out to Ann Quinn at 530-2235 or alclemmitt@hotmail.com to get the schedule for the mandatory judges training. Tickets are $38.50 for general admission grandstand seating, $48.50 for reserved, $58.50 for the floor and $150.50 for a complete VIP experience. Purchase tickets online at Ticketswest.com, nashfm981.com or HushEntertain.com.
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See inside for calendars May 4... Golf... Coney Island...5:30 May 5... Finance Committee... Reno Rodeo Office...4:30 May 5... Executive Committee... Reno Rodeo Office...5:30 May 6... Wrangler Meeting... New West Dist...6:00 May 12... Flag Team Meeting... President s Room...5:00 May 14... Wrangler Meeting... New West Dist...6:00 May 18... Mutton Bustin... President s Room...5:30 May 19... Finance Committee... Reno Rodeo Office...4:30 May 19... Executive Committee... Reno Rodeo Office...5:30 May 20... Bylaws Meeting - Members... Nugget, Poolside Terr, 5th fl...6:00 May 21... Membership Luncheon... Eldorado Casino...Noon May 27... Reno Rodeo Awareness Day... NV State Legislature... 8:00am May 28... Chairmen s Meeting... TBD...5:30 May 30... Sorting... Gondolfo Arena... 9:00 am Reno Rodeo Association PO Box 12335 Reno, NV 89510 Dear (FIRST NAME), We hope you are enjoying your new BullSheet, and that it is serving your information-communication needs. Heather Creveling and Lynne Liebelt are really doing an awesome job gathering and putting this together. If there is something you would like to see in future issues (like after this rodeo), drop us an email. We have heard mostly from past presidents and a few members, with praise and constructive criticisms. Thank you. And we are glad that most of you found your Easter bunny treat. It is fun doing this, and we really appreciate those who have stepped up to sponsor the BullSheet. Please remember that you that any of you can be a sponsor. And we will start a want ads section for those of you with something to sell, trade, or something you are looking for, as soon as you send us your want ads. With so much going on next month, we really need for anyone who has information to appear in the June BullSheet to get it to us as soon as you can. And remember, this is our communication piece. Let us know what you want. Your Loyal BullSheet Staff, Bill Price/Marjie Swiatek M/A/P Charimen Don t forget to download our App. Go to your respective app store and search for Reno Rodeo. Download the app. When prompted to determine if you want to receive push notifications please accept. Then enter your email address in the space provided. Thank you. Please send comments to: greg@gmaagroup.com we can make updates as necessary.