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December 9^th 2006 LBW Newsletter

VERY IMPORTANT:

CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR THE JANUARY 7^TH LBW MEETING

Brewster’s Lanes (Bowling Alley)

121 Viking Dr (Just off of Main St. by the airport).  Reedsburg

Meeting is at 1:30pm (note time change)

608-524-2276

Old Business:  Got the 3 bulls sold—there is still concern about an injured horse,  the horse is healing and seems to be getting better.

Cargo Trailer:  Greg mentioned why we need a trailer, to haul rodeo equipment, the information booth supplies, flags, etc.  Rick Munz is looking into prices for a trailer.

Insurance:  Greg said our agent is getting quotes for us.

Senior Memberships:  It was mentioned past members (who no longer have kids in the rodeo) should get a discount on their membership.  A motion was made to lower the membership to $25, the motion carried.

LBW Contestants Who Violate Rules:  A motion was made to give any LBW contestant who is caught with alcohol, drugs, chew or smoking, a three rodeo suspension.  If caught a 2^nd time, there will be a one year suspension from the time of 2^nd infraction.  It was voted on, and the motion carried.

Arenas:  If possible, at each rodeo we will have one arena open so the kids can warm-up their horses prior to competition.  There is some concern about other events that may take place in the arena, such at cowboy church, queen contest, and preparation of the arena.  A motion was made to make it a ground rule for each rodeo to determine whether or not the arena can be open for the kids to use…motion carried.

Change In Age Division:  A motion was made to change the age division because Jr. Wrangler age group is different than LBW in goat-tying and Open Breakaway.  A proposal was made to raise the Boys goat-tying age from 6-12 to 6-14. the same with Open breakaway.  If a contestant enters tiedown—calfroping, he can’t enter Open Breakaway, and vise versa.  It was voted on, and the motion did not carry…. The age division will stay the same.

Boomtruck:  Still for sale….pass the word…$4500 or best offer

Chute Running Calves:  A motion was made to skip (in a roping event) a contestant if they are up in goats, this would apply only to roping, not goats.  A contestant who is in a roping event, would be allowed to do their goat-tying event first, then this would allow the next contestant who is up in the roping event to go ahead of that contestant who is doing their goat-tying event.  This would allow the rodeo to move along quicker.  It was voted on, and the motion carried.

Adult Drinking Prior To And During Rodeo: The insurance policy states that if alcohol is involved, they are not liable.  A motion was made to not allow alcohol near the arena prior or during the rodeo.  It was voted on, and the motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

Banquet Date:  The 2007 rodeo banquet will be at Club 16 on November 10^th .

Grand Entry:  A parent mentioned her concern about Grand Entry and the potential for kids to get hurt because of uncontrolled horses, and excessive speed.  A suggestion was made to have a designated person at the gate to monitor the kids as they enter the arena.

Roughstock Arena: A parent mentioned their concern about the kids getting injured while competing in the roughstock arena.  A motion was made to hire pick-up men and bullfighters to work the rodeos.  It was mentioned that bullfighters get on average $200 per performance.  With 2 bullfighters, and two pick-up men per rodeo for two days, would total $1600 for the weekend.  The proposal was tabled for now.

Nominations:  The are 4 officers positions open, along with 2 Board Members positions.

President: Greg Dressler is considering it.

Vice President:  Teri Sonsala accepts nomination

Secretary: Position is open

Treasurer:  Denise Raflik was nominated and she accepted

     Board Member Nominees: 

Dale Boettcher—accepts nomination

James H.(Spike)—accepts nomination

Dwyane S.—accepts nomination

Tony Lassa—accepts nomination

Nominations are still being accepted until the January 7^th meeting at Brewster’s Lanes in Reedsburg.

Alumni Rodeo:  Margaret G. mentioned the great success of the rodeo, and thanked everyone who helped with that event.

Banquet:  The banquet was another great success, the kids had a great time!!

Lost:  A blue carhartt jacket was lost at the banquet, if anyone knows its whereabouts, please contact Beth Ipsen at 608-825-3081

For Sale:  10 yr. old big good looking QH gelding.  Finished barrel/pole horse, started roping.  Has won and placed at LBW rodeos, Sr. division.  Also, a 4yr. old Dash For Cash gelding, well started on barrels and poles…also have several other started prospects.  Contact Karen and Jena Scott  715-672-5876

For Sale:  18 yr. old breakaway horse (Poncho) …asking $2500.  Contact Al Eggers 608-583-4018

Contact Information: www.lbwrodeo.com   Any questions or concerns, please contact Beth Ipsen (rodeo secretary) 608-825-3081 or Cell # 608-235-4423

2006 Year End Award Winners

Jr. Barebacks

1^st        Griffin Newlun

2^nd        Ethan Soderstrom

3^rd        Cole Johnson

4^th        Weston Larson

Intermediate Barebacks

1st        Nick Volden

Sr. Barebacks

            1st        Josh Reuter

            2^nd        John Sandberg

            3^rd        Derek Willman

Jr. Barrels

            1^st        Megan White

            2^nd        Amber Yager

3^rd        Abby Bushendorf

            4^th        Jenelle Raflik

Sr. Barrels

            1^st        Brandee Wardell

            2^nd        Bailey Kyser

            3^rd        Lauren Wahl

            4^th        Casey Ipsen

Boys Goat Tying

            1^st        Chance Ofledahl

            2^nd        Jacob Raflik

            3^rd        Nick Kyser

            4^th        Ryan Myers

Jr. Girls Goat Tying

1^st        Jenelle Raflik

            2^nd        Abby Bushendorf

            3^rd        Amber Yager and Heidi Bindl

Sr. Girls Goat Tying 

1^st        Taylor Einerson

            2^nd        Lauren Wahl

3^rd        Emily Dressler

            4^th        Samantha Redman

Open Break-away Roping

            1^st        Megan White

            2^nd        Noah Lassa

3^rd        Jacob Raflik and Heidi Bindl

Girls Break-away Roping

1^st        Lauren Wahl

            2^nd        Bobbi Jo Wardell

3^rd        Danna Jesse

            4^th        Casey Ipsen

Jr. Bull Riding

            1^st        Ethan Soderstrom

            2^nd        Griffin Newlun

            3^rd        Weston Larson

            4^th        Austin Bretsch and Cole Johnson

Intermediate Bull Riding

            1^st        Trevor Munns

2^nd        Nick Volden

            3^rd        Collin Vondra

4^th        Jacob Raflik

Sr. Bull Riding

            1^st        Aaron Olson

            2^nd        Shane Larson

            3^rd        Josh Reuter

            4^th        Troy Mumbrue

Jr. Polebending

            1^st        Ashley Larson

            2^nd        Abby Bushendorf

            3^rd        Megan White

            4^th        Mya Clay

Sr. Polebending

            1^st        Bailey Kyser

            2^nd        Casey Larson

            3rd       Lauren Wahl

4th       Chelsey Kleinvachter

Saddle Broncs

1st        Troy Mumbrue

            2nd      Shane Larson

            3rd       John Sandberg and Jordan Mead

Steer Wrestling

            1st        Levi Lassa

2nd      Weston Winkers

            3rd       Dustin Johanning

4th       Andrew Bushendorf

Team Roping

1st        Emily Dressler and Danna Jesse

2nd      Brandee Wardell, Lauren Wahl, Casey Ipsen, and Weston Winkers

Tie Down Roping

1st        Andrew Bushendorf

2nd      Dakota Locken

            3rd       Weston Winkers

            4th       Jed Lathrop

All Arounds                                      Reserve All Arounds

Junior Girls    Megan White                            Abby Bushendorf

Junior Boys    Griffin Newlun      Jacob Raflik

Senior Girls    Lauren Wahl                             Bailey Kyser

Senior boys     Andrew Bushendorf                  Weston Winkers