January 2013

I would like to congratulate all the winners from the 2012 Finals and Year-End.  We had another successful year full of fun.  I know so many of us are involved in Junior High and High School rodeo and hope everyone is meeting their goals.  For those younger than that, don’t worry TYRA will be starting before we know it.

The membership packages are being sent out, returning members remember your membership form is due by January 15, 2013.  Along with your completed form and $60 membership fee, please send in a copy of your current coggins papers for our files.  Also, if you have your first semester report card send it in as well.

TYRA is excited for the 2013 Rodeo Season, we will be changing the benefits to try and prepare our contestants for a long go and short go.  You will be able to decide which performance you will ride in during the long go (Friday or Saturday), then we will take the top 12 to the short go on Sunday.  Not only can you win jackpot money in the long go, short go and average you can also be rewarded with points.  There will be 300 points in each event available.  100 points in long go, 100 points in short go and 100 points in the average.  New for this year we will be adding $5,000 to each of the benefits for added money.

Remember the Board of Directors is here to assist you in any way we can or try to find someone who can.  TYRA is a great organization to help the kids enjoy the sport of rodeo and we will strive to continue providing the opportunity for kids to compete.

Parents, I would like to thank all the volunteer and help.  Whether it is at the individual rodeos, the benefits or at the Finals, it is greatly appreciated.  For those who do not volunteer, I encourage you to pitch in and help.  It is enjoyable and fun helping the kids.  The reward may be as simple as a smile on their face as the exit the arena after competing or they may personally say Thank You for your contribution.  The Clubs and the Board need all the help we can to be successful and to make the rodeos run smoothly and efficiently.

Sincerely,

Russ Herndon