  | Volume XIV, Issue 10 October 2005 | Last update Dec 7, 2005 |
Letter from the Vice President
Atlantic Stampede 2005 is but a memory now…a memory of great weather, hot cowgirls and cowboys competing for the coveted event buckles and points, dancing and being entertained. We had a great rodeo weekend!!
Congratulations to our buckle winners:
We once again held our election of Board officers during Stampede this year. Congratulations to Gaither Pennington (President; 2 year term) and to Lonni LaBel, a.k.a. Reddi Whip (Trustee; 3 year term). We had no one submit their name for Treasurer. If you are interested in serving in this position (2-year term), please contact ASGRA's Secretary, Frank Harrell. Our events could not have been done without the tireless efforts of our volunteers. Many worked long hot hours, some a few hours in the air-conditioned hotel. It doesn't matter where you worked, THANK YOU for your willingness to give up even an hour of your time to help make this event a success. Mike Sanders, ASGRA Vice Presiden
Royalty Roundup The ASGRA Royalty 2006 Contest was held in conjunction with Atlantic Stampede, Thursday September 8th and Friday September 9th. For those who may not be aware what is required of our contestants, allow me to share with you. We have 4 Royalty positions available within ASGRA: Mr., Ms., Miss (female impersonator) and MsTer (male impersonator). Each contestant is required to raise a minimum of $250 for a 501(c)3 charity to be eligible to compete. This year's contestants raised over $1,600. They must compete in Personal Interview, where they show their knowledge of ASGRA and IGRA history, as well as the rodeo events; the Western Wear category is where they show off their best country/western duds; Public Presentation category is where we find out how quickly they think on their feet with questions such as "As Mr./Ms./Miss/MsTer ASGRA you are invited to go on a local radio talk show and you are asked, 'why gay rodeo?' What would be your response and how would you convince the listeners to attend your rodeo?"
Each contestant must make 70% of the total possible score to win the title, which equals out to 105 points times the total number of judges. It doesn't matter how many people compete for each position (1 or many), if they do not make the minimum number of points, they will not win the title. Even if there is only 1 contestant for a title, he/she still has to "make the grade"…it's not a 'gimmie' for anyone.
I am pleased to announce the 2006 ASGRA Royalty Team: Congratulations on a job well done! Be safe, have fun, HOLD ON!!! The fun is just beginning. Do us proud on the 2006 rodeo circuit and show the rest of IGRA what it means to be Royalty! As they begin their reign as ASGRA Royalty, come out and support them in their fundraising efforts. A list of their charities will be included in the November newsletter. Mike Sanders, ASGRA Vice President
ASGRA is still looking for delegation members for the 2005 International Gay Rodeo Association Convention in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the weekend of October 20-23. Partial reimbursement of expenses is available for our participants. This is a great way to visit a wonderful city and find out more about the workings of ASGRA and IGRA. Please contact ASGRA Trustee, Michael Lentz (trustee@asgra.org or 301-770-9363) if you would like to be a delegate.
Michael Lentz, ASGRA Trustee
Happy Trails To You!
IGRA Finals Rodeo 2005 Dallas, Texas November 10-13, 2005
Dear IGRA Members, Past and Present IGRA Royalty and Association Royalty Team members, We at IGRA are working hard along with many of our members around the country to achieve this goal. Please mail your donations to the address below. Checks should be made out to IGRA and have 'Montrose Clinic donation' listed in the memo section. IGRA treasurer David Hill has set up an account to handle these donations. All donations received by October 9 will be sent to the Clinic at that time. A second check will be sent post-Finals with any monies received through the end of Finals. Also watch for the Women in Black (Female Action Figures) at Finals this year as the money we raise will go toward this effort as well. Please feel free to contact me directly concerning this effort. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Mitchell Gill
Let's Rodeo,
ASGRA Calendar of Events October 2005 
2 11am Trail Ride at Piscataway stables, Clinton, MD4 9:30pm Bingo Night at Titan to benefit ASGRA charities 11 9:30pm Bingo Night at Titan to benefit ASGRA charities 12 8pm BHT Meeting; 1111 14th St., Suite 350; Washington, DC 13 7:30pm ASGRA Board Meeting; Hyatt Regency Hotel 18 9:30pm Bingo Night at Titan to benefit ASGRA charities 19 8pm CAB Meeting; DC Eagle; Washington, DC 25 9:30pm Bingo Night at Titan to benefit ASGRA charities 29 3-5pm ASGRA Volunteer Appreciation Awards and Dinner; Freddie's Beach Bar and Restaurant; Arlington, VA
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION AWARDS & DINNER SATURDAY OCTOBER 29, 2005
MUSIC, FOOD & FUN
RSVP REQUIRED BY OCTOBER 15TH |
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Team Events 
There are 2 categories where competing is optional…Entertainment and Horsemanship. If the contestant opts to not compete Entertainment, they must raise an additional minimum $150 and compete in Horsemanship. If they opt to not compete Horsemanship, they must raise an additional minimum $150 and compete in Entertainment. They cannot opt out of both categories.
ASGRA trail rides are the first Sunday of the month at 11:00am!
FREDDIE'S BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT