LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Hello everyone,

Well once again the finals has come and gone!  Many of the year end champions were decided on at the finals.  Despite the weather on Saturday and Sunday the finals went really well.  There are so many people to thank for all they've done to help that I can't begin to list them, but if you helped out at all to get ready for the finals or at the finals it didn't go unnoticed, I greatly appreciate it.  Just want everyone to make note that we amended the bylaws to change the date of our banquet this year to the first weekend in February due to availability of the place we are having it.  We will be having it at the Best Western in Marshalltown , Ia.   We will be giving full details in the next newsletter.

The rules that passed are in this newsletter so make note.  Also Ed Waldhauser did take the judging director position and will be getting a clinic together in the spring.  There are several new directors on board that will be taking over after the banquet and Gary Comer will be taking my position so congratulations to all the new directors. 

Take care for now,

 Michelle Waldhauser

IRCA President

From the Secretary

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU TO ALL IRCA MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

FOR YOUR  HELP DURING THE YEAR AND THE FINALS. ALSO,  THANK YOU TO RHONDA BROWN AND THE BARREL RACERS FOR THE GIFTS I RECEIVED AT THE FINALS.

SHIRLEY

FOR ANYONE NOT ALREADY ON MY LIST WANTING NEXT YEARS STANDINGS SENT BY EMAIL PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE AT

irca_sec2006@hotmail.com

Any rodeos held after the finals are considered the beginning of the next year’s (2007) rodeo season. Renewed 2007 membership must be bought by January 1, 2007 for points to be counted. Applications sent in the mail must be postmarked no later than Dec. 31, 2006. 
Renewed Memberships not bought before Feb. 1, 2007 will be an additional $5

NOTICE TO ALL  MEMBERS

The Board of Directors held a meeting Monday Oct. 2 to discuss the need for an Amendment to the By Laws; to change the date of the annual meeting of the Corporation from the 4th Saturday of January to the first Saturday of February with the annual meeting of the directors on that same date. It was put to a vote of the members present and passed by a unanimous vote.

Your 2006 Year End Awards Banquet will be held in Marshalltown , IA at the Best Western on Sat February 3, 2007. The meal will be $20 for adults.  Rooms at the Best Western will be $67.00 with a free breakfast Buffet.  There is also a Super 8 motel close by.  There will be more details in the next newsletter

There will be an Auction at the awards banquet.  We are looking for donated items to be put in the auction. 

As there was no Judge’s Director nominated at the general meeting, Ed Waldhauser volunteered to take the position.  It was put to a vote and passed, the board appointed Ed as the new judge’s director.

The Board of Directors will be taking resumes for the Secretary/Treasurer position.  Resumes can be sent by Jan 15, 2007 to:

Michelle Waldhauser

1396 290^th St

Macksburg , IA   50155

Any Rule Proposals will need to be submitted to the IRCA office 60 days prior to the general membership meeting.  They will need to be in by December 4, 2006.  Please have your card # and name on your proposal

IRCA

10901 507^th Lane

Lucas , IA 50151

2006 FINAL STANDINGS - CLICK HERE

Winter Series Information:

DITTMER STABLES FALL BUCKLE SERIES

OCT 1, 22, 29;  NOV. 5, 12, 19 

For more info call Vickie@ 515-263-9351 or 515-240-8489

BB ARENA  GREENFIELD , IA

TUESDAY FALL SADDLE SERIES

OCT. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – NOV 7, 14, 21

SATURDAY WINTER BARREL SERIES

DEC. 2, 16, 30 – JAN 6, 20 – FEB. 3

bolling@mddc.com   641-743-8223

Danrcie Ulin-Reck - On behalf of the family and friends of Darcie Ulin-Reck, we would like to thank the IRCA and everyone involved with the 2006 Finals at Osceola.  Your dedications, prayers, tributes, and generosity were greatly appreciated!  Unfortunately, our beloved Darcie lost her battle, and we lost her September 12, 2006.  We know Darcie was there in spirit, riding with you, looking after the stock, and yes, playing in the mud Sunday!  Darcie would have been so proud to see you all wearing purple and riding in to that arena for her!
The world has lost a precious friend, and God has gained a perfect angel.  May God bless you all!
The Ulins, Recks, Sandifers, and Sinnifs

Special Thank You:  

The Contract Personnel would like to thank all the contestants who sent their votes in and selected us to work the finals.  Also we would like to thank the

following sponsors for their donations and making it possible for us to receive

finals vests this year: Wright Fertilizer, Poths Feed, Russell Sale Barn, Double S Bulls, Stanley Bay Farms, Appanoose Livestock, T & H Tires, Iowa High School Rodeo Barry Wright, & Mike Flattery

Thank you,

Randy Garey, Rusty Gheer, Bruce Brown, Tenysa Wright, Rhonda Brown, Wade Grinager, Mike Flattery, Cody Wright, Hippie Engelkes, Tyler Clark, Brian Stringer, Todd Crase, Heartland Rodeo Co., Rite ‘N Gear Rodeo Co.,

B Bar B Rodeo Co., Double S Bulls  

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Bareback and Saddle Bronc Riders for voting us in as your Finals Pickup Men. We strive to do our best and your votes are a vote of confidence in us.

Thank you,

Cody Wright & Mike Flattery