Rodeo Cowboy Alumni Prepares for Las Vegas!

The RODEO COWBOY ALUMNI was formed during the summer of 1990 to keep former contestants, friends and fans of rodeo in touch, and to promote and support the sport of rodeo.  Each year they host a special event as a part of the festivities at the Wrangler National Rodeo Finals.  This includes a luncheon and auction.  Although you need not be a member to attend the luncheon, yearly membership is only $15 per person and $20 per couple.  A small fee to support an organization that contributes so much to the sport.

The following is information about the event in Las Vegas plus a little more about the scholarships and the organization.

RODEO COWBOY ALUMNI

DECEMBER 13-14, 2007

at

THE ORLEANS HOTEL AND CASINO

4500 Tropicana Blvd.

Las Vegas , Nevada

Our Reservation # 1-800-675-3267

Connie Dees (Drollinger)

4067 Bunting Ave.

Fort Worth, TX 76107

817-377-4938

  You need not be a member of the  to attend Luncheon

To reserve a spot contact Connie at 817-377-4938

Reservations will be accepted up to December 13th

Registration Fee is $30 per person

Have this information ready:

Name (s) of person (s) to attend:
Address:
Payment details
Choice of Entrée:
   Grilled 8 oz New York Steak with sautéed mushrooms
   Breast of Chicken Piccata served with rice

The following is more information on who the Rodeo Cowboy Alumni are and what they do:

Each year the Rodeo Cowboy Alumni work to promote the growth and preservation of rodeo.  

One of their permanent projects of this nonprofit organization are the LANE FROST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP and the JOHN R HATLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP .  These scholarships are awarded to two high school seniors who have participated in high school rodeos and have made it to the finals.  The National High School Rodeo Association selection committee screens applicants and bases their decisions on factors which include grade point average, college enrollment, and financial need  The 2007 scholarships were presented this summer at the National High School Finals Rodeo.  This years recipients were:

Robert Munson, of Sandwich Illinois , is the recipient of the 2007 Lane Frost Memorial Scholarship.  Robert is attending school at Kansas State University .  He plans on majoring in Veterinary Medicine.  He graduated from Sandwich High School with a GPA of 3.96.    Robert competed in Calf Roping, Team Roping and Boys Cutting.  He made the High Honor Roll for 4 years.  He was also the 2006-2007 National Student President of the National High School Rodeo Association.  He qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo 2004-2007. He organized a nationwide relief effort for Hurricane Katrina victims which raised over $25,000 within the NHSRA.  Robert’s list of awards, accomplishments, and civic activity fills up 2 sheets of paper.  We look forward to working with Robert the next four years.

Tyler Wines, of Gooding Idaho , is the recipient of the 2207 John R Hatley Memorial Scholarship.  Tyler is attending The University of Montana Western in Dillon Montana. He plans on pursuing a medical career.  He graduated from Gooding High School with a 3.98 GPA.  Tyler competed in Tie-down Roping, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling and Boy’s Cutting.  He was  Student Body President, qualified for the National High School Rodeo 2 times, was a member of the National Honor Society, and was United Dairyman of Idaho Distinguished Student.

When not keeping busy with school and rodeo, Tyler also likes Basketball, Football, Snow Skiing, and Track.  Tyler wrote a nice thank you note to the membership- “Thank you for choosing me as the recipient of the John R Hatley Memorial Scholarship.  The support you give high school rodeo and its contestants is amazing.”

RODEO COWBOY ALUMNI 2007 DIRECTORS

GEORGE DOAK

 PRESIDENT

PRCA HOF *

TRCHOF*

HOF *

TATER DECKER

VICE-PRESIDENTHOF *                          

CONNIE DEES (Drollinger)

SEC.-TREASURER

MEL AUTRY

JACK BUSCHBOM

WC-HOF*

DICKEY COX

CLYDE FROST                                   

TRCHOF*

EDNA TURNBO

BUD WATSON                                   

TRCHOF*

*WC- WORLD CHAMPION

*HOF- HALL OF FAME (OKC)

*PRCAHOF- PRO RODEO COWBOY HALL OF FAME (CO)

*TRCHOF- TEXAS RODEO COWBOY HALL OF FAME

*TCHOF- TEXAS COWBOY HALL OF FAME