Vol. 4 No.11, June 2018The Official newsletter of the Reno Rodeo Association

Carissa Autry is a first-generation cowgirl with a big heart and even bigger dreams.  After graduating with her Associates Degree in 2014 from Modesto Junior College, Carissa moved to the Silver State pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and Political Science.  Along with her studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, Carissa was also proud to be a member of the

Carley Ingram is a 21-year-old senior at the University of Nevada, Reno, studying to complete her degree in Agriculture Science, with a business emphasis and an English minor.

Carley is passionate about agriculture, wildlife and the sport of rodeo. She is aspiring to become a rough stock contractor and pursue her business, CR Performance Horses and Training. Her

Kaely Juzek is a fourth generation Nevadan, born and raised in Reno, Nevada. As a child, she was involved in 4-H, and held several officer positions.

She was also active on the Reno Rodeo Flag Team for five years, as well as three years on the Reno Rodeo Drill Team with her horse Maggie. Her last year on the drill team, they won their division at the Reno Rodeo Drill Team Competition.

2019 Queen Candidates

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In 2013, Kaely graduated from Robert McQueen High School. Upon graduating, she attained certification from Equine Massage School in Big Sur, California. Dixon, California was the next stop on the map to complete her training through Animal Therapy Systems. She works full time as an Optometric Technician as she continues her education at Equinology. She is studying body work along with anatomy, biomechanics, lameness, stretching, nutrition, and myofascial release.

upbringing always involved animals, as her father grew up on a ranch and her mother grew up competing as a hunter-jumper. Having livestock was inevitable as she grew up, and has become the largest part of her heart.

Her parents have pushed her to strive to be a successful individual in everything she is involved in. She believes in always being willing to fail, as this is where she has found her greatest success. Her passion for wildlife is strong as she has been involved in Nevada Department of

UNR Debate Team.  Upon the completion of her degree, Carissa decided that home really does mean Nevada.  

Carissa is currently a substitute teacher and is completing a Master’s Degree along with her teaching credentials.  She has her sights set on teaching Kindergarten.  Carissa hopes to be a teacher who imparts tradition and guidance to Nevada’s youngest learners.

After choosing to make Reno her home, Carissa realized that this wonderful community offered her the opportunity

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2018 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BILL SUMMY, PresidentMIKE TORVINEN, 1st Vice PresidentCRAIG DOWNIE, 2nd Vice PresidentDEBBIE SPRAGUE, SecretaryGREG "LIGHTNING" WILLIAMS, Treasurer

BRAD SIDENER, Immediate Past President

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Bill Summy99th President 2018

MARK ELSTON, Past Presidents' RepresentativeGEORGE COMBS, General ManagerTROY GARDNERPAUL GORDONJOSH IVESONBILL JOHNSON

BOB COSESHARON DESIMONITERRY DONSHICKCARRIE ANN SATTLER.

1ST VICE PRESIDENT MIKE TORVINEN

2ND VICE PRESIDENT CRAIG DOWNIE

TREASURERGREG WILLIAMS

SECRETARYDEBBIE SPRAGUE

2018 FINANCE COMMITTEECHAIR: GREG "LIGHTNING" WILLIAMS, Treasurer JIM NEIL ALEX BYBEE JUSTIN THOMSENCRAIG DOWNIE, 2nd Vice President KEN MINER ANDREA MORENCY

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Well, June has finally come upon us. I hope everyone is as excited as I am. This is a dream come true for me, and I want to thank every one of you wranglers, members, directors, emeritus members and directors, and past presidents in advance for making this year such a smooth ride.

If you didn’t know, inspirational speaker/PRCA barrel racer, Amberley Snyder, and the 1953 Miss Reno Rodeo, Janice Brown, will be this year’s parade grand marshals. I am so proud and excited to have them.

Other things I am excited about, that you all might not know are coming, are the Wild Pony Races (kids 8-12 yrs. of age), the Riata Cowboy Girls, and the Bull Fighters Only (BFO). These are three very exciting events.

By the time you receive this edition of the BullSheet we will be less than two weeks from the 99th Reno Rodeo. As I looked back over the last couple of years, I made up my mind to follow in the rodeo tradition of keeping everything traditional. There was nothing broken and there was no reason to make a lot of changes. Keep Reno Rodeo the Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West, and make it a fun rodeo experience for everyone involved.

As Mike Lucke always says, “We Rodeo for the Kids”. I still feel that way. Thanks to the help of the Reno Rodeo Foundation, we do as much as we can for the kids of Washoe County and the surrounding area.

We are way ahead of last year, thanks to the efforts of the fifty-eight committee chairpersons and their assistants. When I look around at the meetings and luncheons, I am looking out at an unbelievable rodeo family that anyone would be proud to be part of.

Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to the Reno Rodeo. We are riding into the 99th edition of the Wildest Richest Rodeo in West. Have fun, and remember “IT’S A TRADITION."

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GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE

QUEEN CANDIDATES-continued from page 1

George CombsGeneral Manager

2018 FINANCE COMMITTEECHAIR: GREG "LIGHTNING" WILLIAMS, Treasurer JIM NEIL ALEX BYBEE JUSTIN THOMSENCRAIG DOWNIE, 2nd Vice President KEN MINER ANDREA MORENCY

Unknown to individuals outside of the Reno Rodeo Association, the necessary pieces to produce the Reno Rodeo are many and varied. There is so much behind the scenes work to get done, and it will get done, without a doubt. Besides all the paper work (contracts, sponsorships, tickets, fifty-six committees'

demands, and more), there are pens and stalls to set up, lines to mark, stages to set, bleachers to inspect and repair, fences to paint…etc., etc. Our great group of volunteers will show up on work day to do it all; with fun as well as hard work!! We all need to do our part to get ready to rodeo. We are less than fourteen days away from the start of the rodeo, and the excitement is building. We had team sorting, and still have a golf tournament, the cattle drive, the rodeo queen contest, the concert, the truck show, and the extreme bulls, all leading up to the official start of the rodeo.

And while we are very busy getting ready for the 99th Reno Rodeo 2018, we are still looking towards the future. The Legacy committee will unveil the finalized plans for a new and improved Reno Rodeo arena, RSLEC events center, stalls, and parking facilities, all upon the same footprint we have now. This will happen at the 2019 RR Queen’s Coronation Dinner, June 8th, 2018.

The officers, queen, and chuck wagon will continue to travel as well to promote our rodeo at other venues. Plans are in the works to venture to Bishop, California, and Cheyenne, Wyoming; then officers will be going to Salinas, California, and making an appearance at the Wrangler Tour Finals in Puyallup, Washington.

Among the rodeo nights of event themes, we have Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls, wild pony races, bull jumping, and BFO bull fights; plus both Cal Crush Clydesdale and Young Living Percheron hitches coming to amaze our fans.

Please come see us and join in the fun!!

Thank you,

Carissa Autry continued

to chase another life-long dream.  Carissa has always wanted to be a true cowgirl.  

For as long as she can remember, Carissa been drawn towards rodeo and the western way of life. Carissa spent her childhood running around in her daddy’s boots pretending to rope and ride. She broke her arm playing rodeo as a child, but as an adult, she’s broken into the Reno Rodeo Association.  Carissa volunteered as a Wrangler with the Reno Rodeo serving on the 50/50 Committee and lending a hand on many other committees whenever help was needed. As the sun set on the last performance of 2017, Carissa knew she wanted more.  

Carissa Autry is a 24 year-old, first generation cowgirl, who is 100% hooked and all in for Reno. She enjoys fishing Nevada’s local waters, swing dancing, and spends her free time in the saddle developing her horsemanship skills while nurturing relationships with the people and animals who are helping to make her dream a reality.

Carley Ingram continued

Wildlife projects including the BearAware program and the reintroduction of bighorn sheep in the Virginia Range. Carley is filling her second WPRA barrel racing permit, to achieve her card and compete on the PRCA Wilderness Circuit.

Carley’s desire to become Miss Reno Rodeo 2019 stems from her childhood memories of mutton busting and watching the Reno Rodeo. She knows the rodeo scene as a competitor, and has experienced first-hand, the generosity and support that a rodeo family affords. She desires to be an approachable smile for the sport of rodeo and share experiences of hard work, grit, and integrity.

Carley wants to be a strong role model and have a positive influence on the next generation of rodeo fans. She believes being a rodeo queen is an act of service and would like to give back to the city, western and agricultural way of life, and rodeo that has given her her passion.

Kaely Juzek continued

Throughout her education and training, Kaely started her own business, Destiny Equine, at just nineteen. She specializes in Equine Electro-Acuscope, and Myopulse Therapy, as well as Equine Shiatsu Massage Therapy.  Kaely’s long-term goal is to open a full equine rehabilitation center in Reno. She wants to help equine athletes be able to compete at their top performance level. Kaely enjoys training her three horses, spending time with her family, hiking with her dogs, and of course, barrel racing! For Kaely, it would be an incredible honor representing the best rodeo in the world as Miss Reno Rodeo. This is a tradition Reno natives hold near and dear to their hearts, as the Reno Rodeo family spreads wide throughout the community. Growing up with this extended family has made Kaely into the woman she is today. Being the ambassador for the 100th year of the Reno Rodeo as Miss Reno Rodeo 2019 would be a privilege and an honor.

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Clara Andriola Executive Director

FOUNDATION NEWS

Reno Rodeo Foundation Upcoming Events • Monday, July 9, Artown Family Series Kids Rodeo and Campfire Storytelling at Wingfield Park, from 6 to 8 pm • Thursday, July 26, Reno Rodeo Foundation Blood Drive from 1:30 pm to 6 pm at Famous Dave’s. K-Bull on site.

All blood drive donors are eligible to win Famous Dave's "All American Feast, which feeds 4-6, and is valued at $79.99. Every donor has their choice of chili or a salad, and cornbread.

• Saturday, July 28, Back-to-School Denim Drive Distribution at Kids' Kottage, from 10 am to Noon

Bringing Joy through Reno Rodeo to Hundreds of Foster KidsThe Reno Rodeo Foundation is delighted to share that 520 tickets were purchased for foster kids to attend the 2018 Reno Rodeo. The Foundation’s Trustees allocated funds again this year to offer invitations to the foster kids in all 14 Northern Nevada counties

an opportunity to enjoy the Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West. Foster families in the past have traveled from as far away as Tonopah and Ely to attend. Everyone shared how much this meant to the kids, and how the experience created wonderful life-long memories. Thanks to a generous donor, cowboy hats will be given to all of the foster children attending the 2018 Reno Rodeo. The Reno Foundation is also honored to again partner with the Reno Rodeo Association’s Kids Day, where hundreds of foster families will enjoy lots of fun activities.

How fitting that Bill Summy, Reno Rodeo Association President, continues to support Past President Mike Lucke’s motto “We Rodeo for the Kids”. The Reno Rodeo Foundation

is proud to fulfill that adage by supporting thousands of kids with extraordinary needs, and celebrating Reno Rodeo.  "It’s a tradition!"

Artown & the Reno Rodeo Foundation Present Fun Event for KidsArtown 2018 will feature over 500 events from June 30, through July 31. The Reno Rodeo Foundation has established a wonderful partnership with Artown by offering a celebration of our Western Heritage and Rodeo for years.  In keeping with tradition, the Reno Rodeo Foundation is bringing a fun opportunity to kids of all ages to enjoy.

On July 9, 2018, as part of Artown’s Monday night Family Series, the Reno Rodeo Foundation will present “Kids Rodeo & Campfire Storytelling” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wingfield Park, in Reno.  The children will participate in a rodeo by riding stick horses in mini barrel and pole bending races, and in dummy steer roping. The kids will be on and around the stage to sing Western children’s songs.  We’ll even have Dan Bybee, Reno Rodeo Association Team 355 Chair, bringing a taste of Cowboy Poetry to the stage by reciting a poem written for children. The event is free and we anticipate almost one thousand children attending and enjoying this unforgettable experience.

Queen Jenn Fisk and MRR Chair Ann Quinn wish to thank Lynn Cordova and Steer Gear, a long time partner of Miss Reno Rodeo. The package this year in-cludes a custom saddle, pad, breast collar, tie down, headstall, and spur straps.

photo credits Fred Cornelius

Moms on the Run

Jennifer Fisk, Miss Reno Rodeo 2018, and the Miss Reno Rodeo 2019 Queen Contestants joined other members of the Reno Rodeo Association to support JP Pinocchio and his annual cancer fund raiser, Moms on the Run. There was a great turnout of rodeo members, and the rain held off until after the event!

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LETTER FROM THE QUEEN

Ann QuinnMiss Reno Rodeo Chairman

Jenn Fisk Miss Reno Rodeo 2018

The Reno Rodeo Association has three young ladies competing for the privilege of representing the association for the 100th Anniversary of Reno Rodeo. The Miss Reno Rodeo Queen Committee invites you to support the contestants throughout the pageant by attending the events open to the public. The pageant will culminate in the announcement of the next queen at the June Membership dinner. We look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, June 6, 2018Queen Mixer and Impromptu Speeches at the Eddy, in downtown Reno at 5:30 pm. No admission charge.

Thursday, June 7, 2018Horsemanship Competition and Horsemanship Luncheon at the rodeo arena at 10:00 am.

$15 admission charge for the luncheon, no charge for the Horsemanship Competition.

Friday, June 8, 2018Coronation Dinner at the Peppermill at 6:00 pm  (doors open at 5:30).

No charge for Reno Rodeo members.

MISS RENO RODEO 2019 COMPETITON JUNE 6-8

I’m standing in my boots, clicking my heels together, just hoping that I can rewind this last year, because I am truly not ready for it to be done. Although it’s been a busy spring and there is still plenty of fun to be had in the next month, I am already dreading the end of June. However, we have three wonderful ladies that are competing for the title of

Miss Reno Rodeo 2019, and I know that the Reno Rodeo is in good hands with any one of them!

April wrapped up with back-to-back weekends. The first was spent at the Oakdale Rodeo. The second was spent at Red Bluff Round-Up, where I was horseback all weekend, with Miss Redding Rodeo, Sabrina Cantu. The parade was a quick, downtown loop, but the sidewalks were packed with what looked like the whole town! The officers, chuck wagon crew, and I had a brief minute to grab lunch before the performance and stopped at the local Jolly Cone, which may have been one of the highlights of the trip! After the grand entry, Sabrina and I stayed close by and were in and out of the arena pushing cows and cooling down pick up horses. As I rode along the sides of the arena I met some pretty awesome people- a couple who came all the way from Reno just for the rodeo, two ladies who went for a fun Saturday adventure and cooled me down with a spray bottle every time I rode by, and a little girl who had never met a rodeo queen before and told me “it was her dream to be one someday,” she was the sweetest.

To wrap up the month, I ventured down to Clovis, California, for their parade and rodeo. They gave us visiting queens the royal treatment. After visiting all the sponsors and VIP suites, and helping with the Mutton Bustin’, we were surprised at the end of the evening with a meet and greet with the country

music singer, Cam, before her concert! Of course I wasn’t able to leave without giving her a 2018 Reno Rodeo pin as a souvenir.

I made a pit stop on the way home from Clovis in Auburn, California, for the Gold Country Pro Rodeo where I got to ride my favorite Flying U Rodeo Company horse, Mustard, the beautiful yellow paint! This was a special day for me because I grew up in Auburn, and I was able to come back to one of the first rodeos I’d ever gone to as a child, in front of old friends, and represent the Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West. It was such a fun memory to add to my year, and one that I will never forget!

The first bit of May was busy as well. In less than two weeks we had our last luncheon, the queen contestants and I ran in the Moms on the Run 5K, and I graduated college! I am looking forward to every minute of this last month, and cannot wait to see you all at the rodeo!! Please see information about the 2019 Miss Reno Rodeo Pageant below, online, and on Facebook. I would love to see you supporting the contestants at the events.

With love,

Me with country music artist, Cam at the Clovis rodeo.

Me on Mustard at the Gold Country Pro Rodeo in Auburn, California.

photo credit Dave Lawicka

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Mark Sutton

WE ARE THE RENO RODEO - KRISTI STONE, DVM

Born in Minden, Nevada, Dr. Kristi Stone grew up surrounded by horses, rodeo, and livestock, so it is easy to understand how this Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and new chairman of the Animal Care Committee is living her dream. The daughter of a team roper, Kristi spent much of her childhood riding horses and traveling with her family to various equine events. “My dad was a team roper, so we went to a lot of rodeos growing up. Additionally, my mom loved to show Paint horses. Naturally, it was something my sister and I fell in love with, and we all did as a family.”

A 2006 graduate of Douglas High School, Kristi went on to college at the University of Nevada, Reno, and studied pre-veterinary science. Somewhat the overachiever, she completed her undergraduate degree in just three years and went on to study veterinary medicine at Colorado State University where she graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2013. After graduation, she moved to Salinas, California, where she completed a year-long equine medicine and surgery internship at Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic.

Once Kristi returned from Salinas, she picked up where she left off, working at Comstock Equine Hospital. As an associate veterinarian, she now specializes in lameness and sports

medicine, ultrasonography, reproduction, neonatology, and production animal medicine. She is also recently certified in veterinary medical acupuncture. “I had worked with Dr. Coli at Comstock Equine as an assistant when I was younger, so it was a natural fit to return so close to home,” she explained.

Kristi’s career with the Reno Rodeo started in 2015 with the Animal Care Committee. “I had attended the Reno Rodeo many times as a kid, and I knew I wanted to get involved once things settled down for me professionally. I did two years as a wrangler before becoming a member in 2017.” In the fall of 2017, Dr. Coli asked her to take the reins of the committee full time, and as usual, Kristi stepped up to the challenge. “It will be a great opportunity, and I am looking forward to this year’s rodeo!”

Kristi is quick to attribute much of her success to her husband. “Justin was very supportive of me through this journey. He followed me to veterinary school, then on to Salinas, and

back home again; all while supporting my horse showing and veterinary career.” Kristi and Justin have one daughter, Paisley who is ten months old. In their spare time, they enjoy hunting, horseback riding and playing with their dogs, Savannah, Sir, Doc, and Carter.

PAST PRESIDENT'S REPORT

This is my last letter as your Past President representative. It has been an honor to serve on the Executive Committee and to have been the President in 2008. This is the time of year that I have always loved. The anticipation of our Rodeo, and then our actual rodeo, has always improved my general mood. It is wonderful to

reconnect with all our friends in the rodeo world and with our local rodeo family. Then I think about the people that will come to our event and the joy that it brings to them and all of us. But, most of all it satisfies me that we are able to give hundreds of thousands of dollars back to our community, to the people that need it the most. This rodeo, this group of friends, has always made me extremely proud. Thank you all for being part of this rodeo family.

It has also been my honor to represent the finest group of

people that I have come to call my friends, our past presidents. They are always there to help when asked. Whether flipping burgers for our work day, or helping out in the arena —most of all still serving on committees, where they are needed the most. These men are dedicated, wonderful people .

Being part of the Executive Committee has reminded me how much time and energy our volunteer directors and executive board give to make the rodeo so successful. I want to give credit to the hard work of our General Manager, George Combs and all of the office staff.

Lastly, I want to congratulate Bill Summy for his outstanding leadership this year. The way Bill thanked all of us with the membership length of service pins and for some of us our PRCA gold cards is much appreciated. I marvel at the amount of time so many people have served. A couple of our members have been there for 40 years. Think about that. Unbelievable.

So, as I move back into the volunteer roll again I thank all of you for your help. So, now let’s get ready to rodeo.

Mark ElstonPast Presidents Representative

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COUNTDOWN TO 100

The stories for the Count Down to 100 are excerpts from A History—The First 80 Years, by Guy Clifton, Edited by Bill Price.

In 1960, the Reno Rodeo took a turn that altered it for years to come. Acting upon the wishes of Reno businessmen, who wanted to add another big tourist weekend, the dates of the rodeo were moved from the traditional Fourth of July weekend to earlier in June. The thinking was that tourists would still show up for the Fourth of July. Now they would have another reason to visit the area with the rodeo held in June.

The change was met with a lukewarm reception from the public and attendance numbers began to plunge. The quality of the rodeo, however, did not wane. Reno continued to attract the top professional cowboys in the country. Those fans that did turn out, saw some excellent competition.

In 1960, Reno Rodeo Association President Ray Peterson told the Reno Evening Gazette that entries were coming in for the rodeo at a faster pace than ever before. He said there was no other rodeo taking place during the same

weekend as the Reno Rodeo, and all the top cowboys were sure to turn out.

They did, with Casey Tibbs, Guy Weeks, Dale Smith and most of the other Rodeo Cowboys Association competitors in town for the competition.

The rodeo parade was also back, with George Solari, the parade chairman, and Jack Horgan his advisor. Rex Bell was again the grand marshal of the parade. Reno’s Sherry Wagner was the rodeo queen, and the Flying U Rodeo Company, of Cotton Rosser and Dick Pascoe, provided the stock. Clem McSpadden, now in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, made his debut as the announcer.

Attendance was down, with an estimated 11,500 fans attending the three-day event.

Still, as the Nevada State Journal reported, “rodeo association officials expressed satisfaction with the turnout marking the first time Reno Rodeo dates have not fallen over the Fourth of July holiday."

Crowds line both sides of Virginia Street to watch the 1960 rodeo parade.

Doug NicholsonManpower/Nominating Chair

MANPOWER NEWS

The 99th edition of the Reno Rodeo is just three weeks away. Manpower has been working to get everyone’s credentials ready for distribution.

Please stop by the Manpower Trailer to pick up your badge and parking pass on work day, June 9. The Manpower Trailer will be open from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM.

IT'S ALMOST HERE!

This year's media luncheon at Rancharrah was very well attended, and very well received. We have a great bunch of supporters in the media.

Media Luncheon

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BITS AND SPURS

Bill Price

Association Team Sorting Event

2018 Reno Rodeo Team Sorting was a Success…. again!!The 2018 Reno Rodeo team sorting event was held on May 19, at the Gondalfo Arena in Sparks. The weather held out, making it a perfect day for sorting, and for the spectators who came to watch the competition and cheer on the sorters. Thirty riders formed a total of fifteen teams in a “draw” style sorting competition, allowing each rider to sort three goes with a different partner each time.

Once the sorting was finished, and the cows were put away, everyone sat down to a fabulous lunch of tri-tip, chicken, and all the sides catered by long-time Reno Rodeo members Danny and Trinity Iudicella. After everyone got their fill of lunch, Chairman Greg Torvinen introduced the officers and executive committee members in attendance, thanked everyone for coming out, acknowledged the committee for their hard work, and finally announced the winners of the day.

Montana Silver Buckles were awarded for the “Fastest time” and “Most Sorted" In addition, each winner got a choice of either a man’s watch or a woman’s necklace with matching earrings, also provided by Montana Silver. The “Fastest time” buckles were awarded to the team of Jake Kellames and Ty Rogers who were the only team to sort eight cows! Ty Rogers was the big winner, also taking home the buckle for the most cows sorted in 3 go rounds.

The Reno Rodeo Team Sorting event is put on annually and open to all association members, and invitations also include the flag team members, wranglers, and current Queen candidates. This event is always well attended and it’s hard to tell who has more fun—the competitors or the spectators!

BITS AND SPURS

Chute sponsors and their chutes. The game was on at Thursday's lunch, May 17.

For the first time in years Reno Rodeo has an advertising presence in the bay area this year. We are on the RSCVA billboard on I-80 (near University Avenue in Berkeley, California). It will reach folks heading east from the San Francisco, East Bay, the Peninsula, and South Bay, and will be featured from May 28th through June 10th.

Also, as you are driving around the area, look for the Reno Rodeo ads on the Lamar digital billboards. There are four signs in Reno, and one between Gardnerville and Carson. Our ads are shown once every minute for eight seconds, 24 hours a day, between now and the end of the rodeo.

I’m sure most of you have seen our TV commercials. How many of you recognized our 2018 president on the mechanical bull at the beginning? We don’t know how long he was able to stay on, but we do know it was at least over two seconds.

Obviously there will be a lot going on from now through the rodeo. And we all have worked hard to make the 99th Reno Rodeo rank among the best. Let’s keep up the good work and make sure our fans have as much fun watching the

rodeo as we do putting it on.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Tom Robinson who passed away last week. Tom had been a member since 2008 on Bars and BSD. BSD is sponsoring a shadow box, which will be filled with a retired judges vest and a photo of Tom. If anyone has a memory or photo they which to put in the shadow box please bring it by the Members Bar during the Rodeo.

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Association Team Sorting Event

Greg Torvinen, committee chair, and fast time team of Jake Kellames and Ty Rogers. Ty was also high point rider.

photo credits pages 8 and 9 Fred Cornelius

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HISTORY–RENO RODEO LIMITED EDITION ART PRINTS

Excerpt from RGJ June 16th, 2000Another Reno Rodeo and another great poster. This year’s collectible artwork, “Bronc’n The Neon,” was created by artist Kathy Sarman and is the brainchild of Mike Mentaberry, the current Reno Rodeo Association president. Done in pastels, the print shows a cowboy on a bucking bronc in the foreground, with the city of Reno behind him.

Sarmon is a prize-winning local artist. She recently returned from the prestigious Phippen Western Art Show in Prescott, Ariz., where she took first place in her division.

"This year’s poster is “Bronc’n the Neon’ by Reno artist Kathy Sarman, and I wanted to have a horse in it bucking over the city. When (Sarman) came back with a sketch, it was exactly what I had envisioned. It was almost eerie, and it surely was exciting.” Sarmon took several months to complete the finished work. Nevada effort all the way. Sarman is a Reno artist, Mentaberry's a Nevada native and the bronc rider Charley Gardner is from Ruby Valley. Mentaberry says, “as it turns out, I’m actually a shirt-tail relative of Charley. My sister-in-law is his second cousin.”

The horse, who goes by the name of Skoal Salley, is owned by Cotton Rosser’s Flying U Rodeo Co., which produces the Reno Rodeo. “I had this idea of having a print that would incorporate both the rodeo and our community here,” Mentaberry says. “I could see in my mind a picture of Reno at dawn taken from the east and shooting toward the mountains, “I think what I like best about it is the energy of the colors,” she says. “The artistic idea came from a professional photograph shot by Fred Nyulassy of Charley riding Skoal Salley.

As told by our 2002 Reno Rodeo President, Garry JacksonGarry wanted the theme for his year as President (2002) to be “Passing Down the Tradition.”  His inspiration was his wife, Bonnie’s family.  They had a strong generational tradition of rodeo.

While on one of the Cattle Drives, he met Julie Jeppson.  She and her twin sister were driving their wagon and team of horses in the cattle drive, when he found out that she was a nationally acclaimed wildlife artist, he started talking to her about his vision for a poster.  She loved the idea and immediately wanted to do the artwork.  They decided that the obvious choice of a family to illustrate would be the Marvels from the Battle Mountain and Elko area.  After much collaboration, Julie was invited to the Marvel family ranch to visit, meet some of the family and observe their way of life.  From there, Julie came up with the idea used on the poster.  Joe Marvel, who was the World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider in 1978, is leaning against the corral fence and exchanging ideas with his nephew Matt, who had become very well known for his skills as a saddle bronc rider.  Matt was always in the competition at the Reno Rodeo.

Meanwhile, two of Matt’s nephews, are dreaming (check the clouds) of the day when they will be able to participate in their family’s tradition of rodeo.  These two boys’ names are Matt and Rick Barnes.  Matt is now at Utah State and Rick is running a family owned ranch.

As told by Katie Marvel Delong At that time in 2002, this poster represented the past with Joe, the present with Matt, and the future with the young boys.  Matt is shown getting advice from Joe. My husband’s horse, Mary, was used because she was a big, pretty mare. She is supposed to look like a bronc that Joe and Matt are discussing.  Couldn’t use a real bronc because they needed it to stand by the fence without moving.  The picture in the sky was taken off of one of my brother, Matt’s, photos of him riding a bronc.  You are correct about the flag, the flag represented the patriotic background of this family and sport ... with  Tom Marvel’s military back ground, love for our nation, love of family, love of ranching, love of western heritage, and love of the sport of rodeo! 

As told by Teresa MarvelAs in years past we have the next generation competing this year in the Mutton Busting at the Reno Rodeo. This year it’s the girls who are still eligible: Anna, Louise, Macy and Lily.

Excerpts from RGJ, June 23, 2002When Reno Rodeo Association President Garry Jackson settled on Western tradition as the theme for the 2002 Reno Rodeo limited-edition poster, he could think of one family that fit that theme perfectly. “I wanted somebody from Nevada and I thought, ‘who else but the Marvels?’” Jackson said. “The

Don’t miss out, contact us now to get your Reno Rodeo Limited Edition Art Prints.

Call Carol Fiechtl-Steiger at 775-560-6567

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Carol Fiechtl-SteigerLimited Edition Art Prints Chair

HISTORY–RENO RODEO LIMITED EDITION ART PRINTS HISTORY–RENO RODEO LE ART PRINcontinued from page 10

Fine Art Print Booth Relocates

Carol and her committee will have a new booth location in the South Exhibit Hall at this year’s rodeo. Stop in and see some past Reno Rodeo Museum pieces along with many prints framed for sale, ready to hang on your wall.

For more information on how you, too, can own some of these amazing pieces of art:

Call Carol Fiechtl-Steiger at 775-560-6567 or Joanne Mathieu at 775-624-6633.

Monthly Luncheons

Our luncheons are always tasty and provide an opportunity to find out what's going on with the Reno Rodeo, and with friends. However, when the office staff does not have an accurate count for Reno Rodeo Association lunches or dinners, it can cause problems with budget and seating space.

To help ensure that the count is correct, the Board of Directors set the following rules.

If you do not RSVP, but show up, you will be charged $40, as well as having to wait for available seating.

If you do RSVP, do not call to cancel, and do not show up, you will be invoiced for $40.

If you need to cancel, please call and let us know.

Guest price is $40 for each event.

RSVP by phone at 775.329.3877 ext 224in person at the Reno Rodeo officeor by email at RSVP@renorodeo.com.

whole family, they just kind of grew up doing that. It’s a family tradition, each generation following the next one. They are a family that is recognized and has been in rodeo for many years.” Three generations of Battle Mountain’s Marvel family are depicted on this year’s print, titled “Passing Down the Tradition.”

It’s the second time Joe Marvel has been featured on a Reno Rodeo limited-edition print. He was also on the 1983 print. The “tradition” print was created by Utah artist Julie Jeppsen. She specializes in Western, wildlife, and sporting art, and participates each year in the Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive. “I do elk, antelope, all kinds of wildlife, ranch life, and the rodeo life,” she said. “And now my husband is into field trials with the hunting dogs. I paint a lot of what I live.” Jeppsen has been the featured artist of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for the past three years. Her work has been included in the Remington calendar, U.S. Art magazine, and Art of the West magazine, among other publications, and is on display at galleries throughout the country.

THE MARVELS OF BATTLE MOUNTAIN: Katie, Theresa, Mike, Rosita, Tom, Matt, and Jamie Marvel at home in Battle Mountain. Art provided by the Reno Rodeo Joe’s great-nephews. The boys’ parents are Tom and Kelly Barnes, and their grandparents are in the clouds above the group is an image of Matt Marvel riding a saddle bronc during a rodeo. There is also an image of the American flag. “It’s pretty neat [being pictured on the poster],” said Matt Marvel.

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Wednesday, June 13 – Reno Rodeo/KBUL Kick-off Concert| Jerrod Niemann, Lauren Alaina, and Montgomery Gentry6 pm Outdoor arena, sponsored by KBUL RadioThursday, June 14 – Wrangler Retro Night – Xtreme Bulls8 am Drill team competition practice, indoor arena, free admission Noon Cattle drive arrives on grounds, viewing area on the corner of Oddie Boulevard and Sutro Street4 pm Carnival, Double R Marketplace in indoor arena, South Exhibit Hall, and outside exhibitors open, free admission to grounds with Xtreme Bulls ticket6 pm Rodeo arena gates open7 pm PRCA Xtreme Bulls Tour, one night bulls only, outdoor arena French bull jumper Emanual LatasteFriday, June 15 – Patriot Night – Wear Red, White, And Blue8 am Championship Drill Team Competition, indoor arena, free admission 10 am PRCA and WPRA timed events slack, outdoor arenaNoon Double R Marketplace opens, indoor arena4 pm Carnival, South Exhibit Hall, and outside exhibitors open, free admission to grounds with tonight's rodeo ticket6 pm Rodeo arena gates open6:40 Pre-Rodeo activities, outdoor arena7 pm Reno Rodeo first PRCA Pro Rodeo performance, Wild Pony Races, outdoor arenaSaturday, June 16 – Ram Truck Night9 am 12th Annual Lita Scott Reno Rodeo Women's Barrel Racing, indoor arena, free admission 10 am Reno Rodeo parade, Virginia Street, Mid Town Reno10 am PRCA and WPRA timed events slack, outdoor arenaNoon Carnival, Double R Marketplace in indoor arena, South Exhibit Hall, and outside exhibitors open for shopping6 pm Rodeo arena gates open6:40 Pre-Rodeo activities, outdoor arena7 pm Reno Rodeo second PRCA Pro Rodeo performance, Wild Pony Races, outdoor arenaSunday, June 17 – "The Power of Good" Night sponsored by NV Energy8 am PRCA and WPRA timed events slack, outdoor arena9 am Reno Rodeo Kids' Day, free activities and events for kids; Reno Rodeo Championship Mutton Bustin", indoor pavilion, free admission Noon Lita Scott's Junior NFR Qualifier, outdoor arenaNoon Carnival, Double R Marketplace in indoor arena, South Exhibit Hall, and outside exhibitors open for shopping1 pm Special Kids' Rodeo, three performances, indoor pavilion6 pm Rodeo arena gates open6:40 Pre-Rodeo activities, outdoor arena7 pm Reno Rodeo third PRCA Pro Rodeo performance, Wild Pony Races, outdoor arenaMonday, June 18 – Jack Daniels Night8 am The Feist (BFI) Roping, Indoor arena, ticketed event8 am Double R Marketplace opens for shopping in indoor arena only, BFI ticket required10 am PRCA and WPRA timed events slack, outdoor arenaNoon South Exhibit Hall and outside exhibitors open4 pm Carnival opens, free admission to grounds with tonight's rodeo ticket6 pm Rodeo arena gates open6:40 Pre-Rodeo activities, outdoor arena7 pm Reno Rodeo fourth PRCA Pro Rodeo performance, Wild Pony Races, outdoor arena

Tuesday, June 19 – Man Up Crusade Night – Wear Purple8 am The Reno Million Invitational Roping, indoor arena, free admission8 am Double R Marketplace opens for shopping, indoor arena only10 am PRCA and WPRA timed events slack, outdoor arenaNoon South Exhibit Hall and outside exhibitors open4 pm Carnival opens6 pm Rodeo arena gates open6:40 Pre-Rodeo activities, outdoor arena7 pm Reno Rodeo fifth PRCA Pro Rodeo performance, Bull Fighters Only (BFO), outdoor arenaWednesday, June 20 – Nevada Wolf Pack Night – Wear Silver and Blue8 am #12 Showdown Invitational Roping, BFI Junior NFR Qualifier, indoor arena, free admission8 am Double R Marketplace opens for shopping, indoor arena only10 am PRCA and WPRA timed events slack, outdoor arena4 pm Carnival, South Exhibit Hall, and outside exhibitors open, free admission to grounds with tonight's rodeo ticket6 pm Rodeo arena gates open6:40 Pre-Rodeo activities, outdoor arena7 pm Reno Rodeo sixth PRCA Pro Rodeo performance, Bull Fighters Only (BFO), outdoor arenaThursday, June 21 – Coors Night8 am All Women's Roping and Breakaway Roping, indoor arena, free admission 10 am PRCA and WPRA timed events slack, outdoor arenaNoon Double R Marketplace opens for shopping, indoor arena only4 pm Carnival, South Exhibit Hall, and outside exhibitors open, free admission to grounds with tonight's rodeo ticket6 pm Rodeo arena gates open6:40 Pre-Rodeo activities, outdoor arena7 pm Reno Rodeo seventh PRCA Pro Rodeo performance, Bull Fighters Only (BFO), outdoor arenaFriday, June 22 – Breast Cancer Awareness Night – Wear Pink9 am Reno Rodeo Junior NFR Qualifiers – team roping, indoor arena, free admission10 am PRCA and WPRA timed events slack, outdoor arenaNoon Double R Marketplace opens for shopping, indoor arena only4 pm Carnival, South Exhibit Hall, and outside exhibitors open, free admission to grounds with tonight's rodeo ticket6 pm Rodeo arena gates open6:40 Pre-Rodeo activities, outdoor arena7 pm Reno Rodeo eighth PRCA Pro Rodeo performance, Bull Fighters Only (BFO), outdoor arenaSaturday, June 23 – PRCA Pro Rodeo Tour Championship Performance9 am Reno Rodeo Junior NFR Qualifiers – steer wrestling, indoor arena, free admissionNoon Reno Rodeo Junior NFR Qualifiers – barrel racing, indoor arena, free admissionNoon Carnival, Double R Marketplace, South Exhibit Hall, and outside exhibitors open, free admission to grounds with tonight's rodeo ticket6 pm Rodeo arena gates open6:40 Pre-Rodeo activities, outdoor arena7 pm Reno Rodeo ninth PRCA Pro Rodeo performance, Bull Fighters Only (BFO), outdoor arena

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

2018 RENO RODEO SCHEDULE

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Save the Date for the 2018 Reno Rodeo Cowboy/girl Cookout &Trail Ride!!—July 6th- 8th

The 2018 Reno Rodeo Camp out and Trail Ride is scheduled for July 6th through July 8th, at the Washoe State Park in beautiful Washoe Valley! Come for the entire weekend, or for just for a day or evening! The weekend is laid out for those that want to camp out, or for folks that just want to enjoy a wonderful dinner and entertainment - whatever your schedule permits!

Friday will be a relaxing night checking into your campsites (or local hotel), settling your horses in, and spending a fun night at the local watering hole,

“Camp Washoe”. Saturday morning is when the fun begins. Starting at 10am is a Poker Run. Pick your mode of transportation—horseback, hiking, or pedal bike! The fun continues after lunch with an array of games and activities planned so that all can enjoy! For dinner, a catered BBQ feast will be offered at a reasonable cost. Dinner will be followed by an evening of live entertainment with singer/songwriter Greg Austin, under the gazebo, by the campfire. You can dance or just catch up with each other, sharing the fun stories from rodeo.

For those who wish to camp out, the campsite and park entry fee is $15 per night. For those who prefer not roughing it, there is a bed and breakfast across from the park, or hotels on the north end of Carson City. If you choose to come for the dinner and entertainment only, there is a $7 per car park entry fee.

Complete details about the event, along with the registration form will be sent out via email, deadline to register and pay is June 29th! Feel free to contact any of the chairpersons directly at the following numbers: Jenny Lesieutre at 202-412-5784, Shannon Bohach at 775-772-6136 or Cara Goss at 775-830-3811.

Featuring Tex Weir song writer & storytellerSupported by: Jessi LeMay digital storyteller &

Sierra NV Junior Rodeo and Gymkhana Club

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Group Picture, back row: Justin Lee, judge; Jennifer Fisk; Michelle Honor; Andi Kilgore; Marilyn York ESQ, judge; Jenna Rowan; Shanda Golden, judge; Athena McIntrye; Debbi Bulletini, judge; Stephanie Ginsberg; Mike Clark, judge. Front row: Frankie Baumeister; Eva Werschky; Kimberly Dixon

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Reno Rodeo Office 4:30 pm Finance Com 5:30 pm Executive BoardBSD Calcutta Sponsors' Tent at 5 pmCattle Drive

NOM Committee RR Conference Room 5:30 pmKId/MBC Committee Famous Dave's back room 6 pm

BSD Judges Training Members' Bar 6 pmExtreme Bulls 7 pm Rodeo ArenaCattle Drive

Miss Reno Rodeo Horsemanship and Luncheon 9:00 am - Rodeo ArenaMAP-Chamber Mixer 5 pm President's Room

Miss Reno Rodeo Mixer and Impromptu The Eddy at 5:30 pmFlag practice at 6 pm RR ArenaBJC Committee 4 pm Grandstand 5

Miss Reno Rodeo Coronation Dinner and Dancing 6 pm Peppermill

Work Day 8 am Rodeo GroundsBSD Judges Training Members' Bar patio 11 amCattle Drive

July Bullsheet stories due

August Bullsheet stories due

Trail Ride and Camp out tentative Washoe Lake State Park

Independence Day Independence Day

Trail Ride and Camp out BBQ 4pm Washoe Lake State Park

Independence Day Trail Ride and Camp out tentative Washoe Lake State Park

100 Year Story Event Kids' Story Telling Wingfield Park 5:30 pm

Flag practice at 6 pm RR ArenaBJC Committee 4 pm Grandstand 5

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RR Truck Show Bonanza 2-6 pmRR Charitable Golf Tournament 8 amWashoe Golf Course

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