1st Show

It turned out to be a perfect day for our 1st show of the season. Even the smoke gave us a break with beautiful blue skies.
I want to thank everyone who came out to ride and everyone who stepped up to the plate to help out with the show. We were short of judges and short of people helping with the events but thanks to a lot of our people we got it done and everyone had a great time.
The snack bar was awesome. Everywhere I looked someone was walking around with a snow cone and the tri tip was great. Thank you Carrie Nagle..
Also a big shout out to Tate Nagel we had perfect ground for the show and Tate goes out and tractors for us before we run barrels. His efforts for us our much appreciated.
Next show is only 2 weeks away. October 16th. Hope to see some of the riders we missed at this show.
Again Thanks Everyone who couldn’t have a show without you.!!!
Chris Crane

Important Info!

Please take note of a few things here.
Our November show date has changed. The November show will be November 20th instead of November 13th. The date has been changed on the sign-up sheets and on the website.
We have quite a few people that are going to need to pay their CGA membership because their cards have expired. Our 1st show is always really busy with lots going on so if you could fill out the CGA membership form and have it ready to hand into Jo along with your pre-entry that would be helpful. The form was in the packet you received at the General Membership meeting. If you don’t have one you can get the form on the Los Vaqueros website or on the CGA web page.. Remember you can’t ride without a current membership so check your cards to see when they expire.
To be eligible for year end awards you need to belong to the Los Vaqueros club. Those membership forms were also in your packet or that form is also on the Los Vaqueros website. Club dues must be paid by the January show.
We will be having a snack bar at the show courtesy of Carrie Nagle. Thanks Carrie. Breakfast will be coffee, biscuits & gravy and egg Mc Muffins. Lunch will be Tri-Tip sandwiches, travel tacos and nachos.
We are aware of the smoke situation and will be monitoring it during the week. If there are any updates they will be posted on FB.
Don’t forget to pre-sign! Can’t wait to begin our 2021 -2022 season. See you all on Saturday!

Awards Banquet is Coming!

It’s Coming Soon!!!

Los Vaqueros Awards Banquet!

AUGUST 14TH 4 P.M. STEINHOFF RANCH
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT FOR OUR SEASON THAT ENDED IN MAY!
PLAN ON ATTENDING IT IS A GREAT AND FUN TIME!
HOPE TO SEEE YOU ALL THERE!
EVENT PAGE WILL BE UP SOON WITH ALL THE INFO.

Meeting Minutes

General Meeting Mins

Welcome Packet- Discussed for New Year (30th Season)

  • Must be a returning member or new member to vote.
  • Must be a CGA member to ride at shows.
  • Los Vaqueros Membership Due by January.

CGA Membership Renewal

  • CGA will NOT send out forms to remind you of expired membership. You may pay for CGA membership at the show, mail in, or online on the CGA website.
  • Member’s responsibility to keep CGA membership up to date, but Jo Cloud will have Expired Membership sheet.

CGA Awards vs Club awards

  • CGA Awards are through the state- Club Awards for local club points.
    • CGA has Level 1 or Level 2 Awards you can try to achieve.
    • See CGA website for more information or ask a Board Member if interested in state level awards.
  • CGA is having convention this year
    • Date to be determined.
    • Chris Crane will be delegate to pick up awards for members who signed up for a state awards last year. Or you can mail in payment to CGA to have them shipped to you.

Buckle Series

  • We will continue to hold 4 show Buckle Series
  • Need sponsors
  • If you are a Los Vaqueros member you do not need to pay fee to be entered in buckle series.
  • Must ride in 3 of the 4 shows, and ride in at least 4 events at each show.

Ratings

  • Discussed you can start the season in any division; you can rate in one division above.
  • Do NOT get points for division below or two divisions above.

Fund Raisers

  • Starting fundraisers at the beginning of the year.
  • Poker Ride only Mandatory fundraiser! Other fund raisers are optional
  • Popcorn Fundraiser- Melinda will hand out form in October.
  • Play day- Must be CGA member to ride. (Allowed one play day a year through CGA)
    • Unable to have Play day this summer due to heat.
    • Possibility of having it in fall. More information to follow.
  • Discussed the idea of a 4D Barrel Race Fund Raiser – Find a producer to help support, will need Los Vaqueros members to volunteer. More information will be posted at a later date.

 

Calendar for Next Year- Convention/Jr Rodeo

  • Convention is usually sometime in Fall. May have to use rain date for November show depending on when Convention is. Will post if dates need to be changed.
  • No schedule yet for Jr Rodeo’s next season.

Judges & Judges Test

  • Going to be possibly 2 judges down next season- In need of judges.
  • If you are interested in becoming a judge, contact a board member, or judge with any questions.
  • If you are ready to start apprenticeship you may contact state by email to receive a packet.

Awards Banquet

  • August 14th @ Deanna’s @ 4pm.
  • Catered by El Portal – Club will provide dessert & drinks.

 

 

Discussion

  • Possibility of “A” 13 under Division- Not enough kids to split “A” division. Something to consider in the near future pending on the number of kids in A.
  • Needing RIDERS to be at the gate on time. (Does not include arena workers) Judges will give a 1 min call. If not at gate, you will be given a warning, and if it continues it may result in disqualification.
  • Kids to not play on the fence, or dirt hill behind arena.

 

Elections- Done

 

New 2021-2022 officers

President: Chris Crane

Vice President: Melinda Alexander

Treasure/ Show Secretary: Jo Cloud

Club Secretary: Kristina Wada

Board Members:

Penny Johnson

Sharon Pardon

Ashley Kirby

Cherish McKinney

Kristina Coffman

 

Election Results

Congratulations to our Officer’s & New Board Members. Looking forward to our 2021-2022 season.
President: Chris Crane
Vice President: Melinda Alexander
Secretary: Kristina Wada
Treasurer: Jo Cloud
Board Members:
Sharon Prodan
Penny Johnson
Cherish McKinney
Kristina Coffman
Ashley Kirby

Meeting

REMINDER – General Membership Meeting Saturday 7/17 10 a.m. at Chris Crane’s house. Please bring a chair. We will have the meeting out in front under the big trees and hopefully it won’t be too hot. Looking for agenda items. If you have anything you would like to discuss let me know and I can put it on the agenda. Also will be having elections for Board Members and Officer’s. In the next post I will be listing all the people that wanted to be considered for an office or board member. If you want to be considered and your name is not there please let me know. I will be doing ballots up on Thursday.
See ya all Saturday! Will be passing out the schedule for next year also.

Election Info

Elections for the upcoming season 2021-2022
These are the people that asked to be considered for an officer position or a board member position.
Officers:
President: Chris Crane
Vice President: Melinda Alexander
Secretary: Kristina Wada
Treasurer: Jo Cloud
Board Members:
Laurie Hain
Deanna Steinhoff
Penny Johnson
Sharon Proden
Tom Shelton
Ashley Kirby
Kristina Coffman
Cherish McKinney
We will be voting at the General Membership Meeting.