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A Word from the President…
It's that time of the year again! I'm talking about our biggest annual charity event, the Atlantic Stampede Rodeo weekend. I want to thank everybody up front for volunteering your time and skills to help ASGRA have another grand event. This could not happen without you. You keep ASGRA on the top and in the lead! If this newsletter finds you before the rodeo and you would like to volunteer your talents, please contact Billy Collison or any of your elected Board members. We will find a place for you to join in and have fun. I hope to see you at the rodeo. Rodeo hard and rodeo safe!
Nominations for next year's Board of Directors are open. In order for ASGRA to continue in the lead, we must carefully choose our leadership. Nominate and cast your votes wisely. Do not run for an office if you are not totally committed to fulfilling all of the obligations involved. Remember all of these offices require time and commitment. I encourage any and all members to step forward and throw their hats into the political ring. Don't sit on the sidelines and complain. See what kind of a positive difference you can make to ASGRA. Let's Rodeo!
"We are confronted with insurmountable opportunities.." Pogo (aka Walt Kelly)
Rodeo Fever Hits DC!! Here is a list of some upcoming events of interest to ASGRA members! Come on out and socialize, catch up with friends you haven't seen in a while, participate in the social activities at each of the following venues and/or support ASGRA and other charitable organizations at the benefits noted! Sunday, Sept. 2, Rodeo Brunch, Bingo & Chaps Extravaganza (12-4pm) at Hamburger Mary's (1337 14th Street NW; 202-232-7010). ASGRA will be the special guests of Lena Lett at Drag Bingo. In between Bingo sets, entertainers will present Chaps contestants to the audience. Winners will be chosen at the end of the Bingo game. Wed. Sept. 5, Fegele Feud Rodeo Style & Chaps Fantasy! (10pm) at JR's Bar & Grill (1519 17th Street NW). This is a HUGE event at JR's every Wed. night. Our PR committee has coordinated with the inimitable Ester Goldberg for the feud to be an ALL cowboy event (details still TBD, but something like Rough Stock vs. Horse Competitors, maybe?) In between feud sets, Ester will present chaps fantasy contestants and the audience will pick the chaps fantasy winner at the end of the game. There will be plenty of fun giveaways and great prizes to be won! Wed. Sept. 5, Bimbo Bingo (9pm) at Sheridan's (713 8th Street SE;) Looking for something to do in the Capitol Hill section of town instead of DuPont Circle? Well, join Miss ASGRA 2001, Blair Michaels as she co-hosts Bimbo Bingo with the one and only Miss Terrie Santana at Sheridan's! And the Royalty Competition for ASGRA's 2002 Royalty Team begins on Thursday, September 6 with a Royalty Roundup Party to welcome visiting IGRA Royalty (and any contestants or other cowpokes who want to have a good time). The Roundup will be held at Sheridan's (713 8th Street SE;) and should start rolling around 9pm. Come on out and welcome the out-of-towners in true cowboy/cowgirl style. Come check out the competition - in and out of the arena! Mark your calendars now for a full week of pre-Rodeo Mania! Interested in advertising in Thirteen Spurs? Business card sized ads will be accepted beginning with the October issue. Cost is $5 per issue or $50 per year. Fees will be waived if a discount is provided to ASGRA members by the business. For more info contact Lonni La Bel. News 'Round The Corral Stampede 2001 Tickets Now on Sale! Stampede 2001 tickets are now on sale. The advance price for the weekend package is still $45.00. Buy early, and save $10 off the at-the-door price, and $20 off the price of each event if purchased individually. Tickets can be purchased on-line, via our website (follow the link at www.asgra.org) or at most Lambda Rising locations. You can contact our Treasurer, Steven Haber, at treas@asgra.org for any required ticket purchase information.
Don't forget to get tickets to the Western Steak Dinner that follows the rodeo on Sunday and precedes the Contestant Awards Presentation Ceremony. (Dinner tickets are not part of the weekend package.) The dinner is an additional $25, and tickets will only be available in advance since we need to get a count to the caterers ahead of time. Last year's Steak Dinner had a great turnout, and this year's promises to be even better!
"Happy Trails Are Here Again!"
We Need Your Help! The Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association depends on the efforts of many hundreds of volunteers each year to conduct our business and provide the activities enjoyed by our community each year. To say thank you to all of our supporters and volunteers, ASGRA presents our 2001 Awards and Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Sunday, October 28. All members and volunteers will receive an invitation to this event. We hope you will plan to attend. ASGRA will recognize volunteers in the following three categories again this year:
Nominee's Name: _______________________________________________ Category of nomination (please circle one):
Your name (optional): ___________________________________________ Your phone (in case we have questions): ____________________________
Questions? Return this form no later than September 15, 2001!
Jim Morgan, ASGRA Awards Recognition ASGRA Elections Notice
ASGRA will hold its annual elections for the 2001 - 2002 association year on October 28. All active members in good standing with at least six months of continuous membership are eligible to run for office this year. The following Offices are up for election:
Committee Chairperson (One year term): Members wishing to run for office must submit a written biography listing their qualifications for the nominated office by Sunday, September 23rd. The information in the biography serves as a helpful reminder to members familiar with the candidate's background and as an important introduction to members who are unfamiliar with the candidate.
Format
Questions Election packets will be mailed by October 14, 2000 to all individual ASGRA members in good standing as of September 28, 2001. Ballots can be mailed in or you may vote in person at the General Membership meeting on October 28, 2000.
Remember: The deadline for submission of biographies is Sunday, September 23rd .
Please send your biographies to: Or send an attached copy via e-mail to Elections Chair Rob Larew at rlarew@yahoo.com. Committee Meeting Schedules at a Glance:
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