LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT:

Hello everyone, hope all is well.  I hope everyone got to watch the NFR, what an exciting last round!  That's what makes rodeo fun!  The weather hasn't been so conducive to rodeo, it's been so darn cold!  Just wanted to get a newsletter out with more information about the banquet and to remind people that if they have money won  they need to get their cards bought asap or dollars won't count for next year.  The cost of the meal at Adventureland Inn this year is a bit more pricey than we are used to but room rates are reasonable, and if you didn't get quoted a price of $74 let me know and I will call them.  This is a beautiful facility so I hope everyone considers joining us for the meal.  Howard Sears is going to do a slide presentation from the finals for us during supper and awards.  The board has decided to keep the secretary position on a year to year basis, considering that it is a paid position, that's not to say that we might not keep the current secretary but resumes will be taken every year if someone wants to apply. If we do receive applications the board will conduct interviews.  This position is a difficult one to undertake and requires a lot of time, and dedication.  So if you are considering about applying I just want to let you know up front that during the summer months and finals time we expect your full dedication, it would be nice to have you visible and available when members need questions answered.  You can send resumes to me at:
Michelle Waldhauser, 1396 290th St , Macksburg , Ia   50155 .  I will contact you to let you know when the interviews will take place.  Thanks for your consideration.
Thanks,
Michelle Waldhauser
IRCA  President
waldhauser@iowatelecom.net

FROM THE SECRETARY

Please note the information regarding the 2005 IRCA year end banquet in January.  If you owe money on your saddle please get that to me ASAP.  Keep the memberships coming in.  Reminder: Only those members who have purchased their memberships by January 1 will be able to count the money won at Bible Grove. 

Once again, please remember to check out our website at www.rodeoattitude.com. 

Please be sure and return your 2005 banquet reply to the IRCA office by January 20.

Mindy Hamilton

IRCA Secretary  

IRCA BANQUET INFORMATION

JANUARY 28, 2006

ADVENTURELAND INN, ALTOONA   IOWA

MENU, cost per plate $22
Top  Sirloin Steak, grilled and served with butter and mushroom cups
or

Baked Boneless Breast of Chicken served on bed of rice pilaf and topped with supreme sauce
Served with tossed salad,  baked potato and fresh vegetable selection, hot rolls, butter, coffee, iced tea, and milk.

All deserts will be chocolate mousse
 
Kids Meal $10.20
 Chicken fingers with french fries, tossed salad,  desert and beverage
 
The cost of the meals is with tax and gratuity already figured in. 
You need to RSVP and send checks to Mindy by January 20th, 2006 .
 
The cost of a room is $74 and the hotel does have a nice swimming pool available. 
The number to call for reservations is 515-265-7321   Be sure to let them know it is for the IRCA.  We only have a block of rooms for a while so you might want to get called in. 
 
If you have extra to pay on your saddle you must do so before you receive it. 

There will be a cash bar available during the evening also.   If you have any further questions just give me a call.

Agenda for banquet: 

1 pm-2:30pm         Board Meeting
2:30-3:00pm          Event Meeting
3:00-4:30pm          General Meeting
4:30pm-6:00pm      Social Hour
6:30pm-7:30 pm     Dinner
7:30pm-9:00pm      Awards Ceremony
9:00pm-12:00am    Dance

RSVP BY JANUARY 20, 2006   PLEASE ENCLOSE MONEY

_________Number of adults attending the IRCA banquet

_________Number of children attending

Choice of Steak or Chicken______________

Name____________________________________________________ 

JUDGING CLINIC INFORMATION

from Ron Bever

We had 13 at the Judging clinic held on November 6.  It was very good, as we co-worked the clinic with the URA and MRCA.  The following have turned in their tests and are approved judges for the 2006 season:

Bruce Brown-641-369-4029

Keith Talley-937-626-0090

Clint Hamaker-641-414-2721

Larry Gregory- 816-657-3437

Ron Bever- 641-637-4013

Randy Garey-712-469-3006

Dan Bergerson-218-326-9775

The next and final clinic will be held in Bethany , MO in late March or early April.

RULE PROPOSALS FOR THE JANUARY 28 GENERAL MEETING

Girl's Barrel Racing

Page 41 (16A.)

A gate shall be considered a "Center Gate" only if the first barrel and the second barrel are the same distance from the center of the center of the gate with a 4' maximum leeway on either side.

Page 39 (6 A)

Barrel measurements will be posted with the draw at each rodeo and labeled clearly "CENTER GATE" or "NOT A CENTER GATE"

Winter Rodeos may be co-approved but do not have to be in the state of Iowa , with Board Approval

Submitted by Michelle Waldhauser

All judges with 5 or more years of judging experience shall be exempt from attending judging clinics “By board approval”

No rules shall be changed during the year by the board without consent of general membership (only at general membership meetings)

Submitted by Rusty Gheer