VICE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Hello Barrel Racers!  I know this is our busy time so I will keep this short and sweet.  Organizations like the BCBRA survive on the commitment of the membership.  We need your commitment to continue.   Finals are right around the corner and I know this has been a tough year for everyone, but the organization really needs everyone‘s commitment to make them a success.  We consistently hear from other organizations that we have great Finals, so let’s keep it that way.  Please try to bring in a sponsor; we still need blanket Sponsors and Saddle Sponsors.  This is how the organizations survives, if we have to buy prizes, there is less money for added money and I know that no one wants to see that happen.  Now on to the next commitment I am asking from you, time.  We cannot have an organization without a board of directors.   Believe it or not this is a great board and wonderful women to work with, many who have made it possible for us Barrel Racers to do what we love; well now it is their turn to be able to go race and relax and enjoy the moment.   This year a number of directors are taking some well deserved time for themselves and it is up to the rest of us to step up to the plate and commit to this organization.

Vice President
Sherry Lute
 

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

TICKET RAFFLE - LAS VEGAS & NFR
We are giving away a trip for two to Las Vegas, 4 days/3 nights. Flying out of Vancouver on Dec. 07 and returning on Dec. 10, this trip comes with accommodations to Treasure Island Hotel and tickets for one performance to the NFR on Dec. 08, 2009. This is a huge fundraiser for the association and we need everyone on board to make it a success. Our incentive this year is "sell $500.00 worth of tickets and get your $50.00 sponsorship fee to the finals waived". Tickets are only $5.00 each and come with ten tickets in a book. You do not have to pre-purchase a book of tickets. Tickets are sent to you via mail and you sell what you can ... then you return the tickets and money by July 24th. 

Members can get tickets from their regional directors or contact Lindsay Bartko at abartko@telus.net or 250-833-4563.

Hello Barrel Racers,

Wow it is actually starting to feel like Spring out there, my apologies to those northerners who had snow this week.  Once again the BCBRA is dedicating Saturday’s race to the Run for The Cure.  I am working prizes and fundraising ideas, and always appreciate input so feel free to contact me.  There are runs in several different town around BC so you can sign up and participate in your local run under the BCBRA name.  Last year’s run was amazing and a wonderful experience for my family, it really brought home to my children what we have been talking about. 

Please join us in creating a future without Breast Cancer.  Donations can be made online at www.cbcf.org in the name of the BCBRA Team or sent in with your Finals entries on a separate Cheque made out to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and I will submit them with the money raised at the Finals. 

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped out last year.
Sherry Lute

Note to all Members concerning Membership Applications

As per the AGM of August 28, 2008 memberships can only be purchased from the Membership Director.  Please check out the Director’s page for the information of where to send your application.  Upon receipt of your application, memberships will be activated and attendance/membership numbers will be mailed by the Membership Director.  There will not be any waiting time for activation.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE CATEGORIZED ACCORDING TO AGE UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE ON THE FORM.

Thank you, Joyce Pifer Sec/Membership Director

Since Rodeo Connection is fairly new to BC, let’s help spread the word and talk to your local tack and feed stores about carrying their newspaper.  They are easy to contact either by phone 403-507-4148, or by visiting their website at www.rodeoconnection.com . I’m sure either Shannon or Robin would be glad to hear from new stores.

Date modified: June 16, 2009
Beatrice Suremann