ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association News and Pictures

The 34th Annual Reunion was a BLAST on July 23-25, 2010.

The 2010 Reunion page was updated July 10, 2010.

News and Information

Coming together, sharing together, working together, succeeding together.

- Author Unknown

Please visit the NEW AND IMPROVED E-Store!!!!

We have a variety of new merchandise (and more to be added soon)!

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E-Mail updates are published throughout the year and are sent to anyone who provides us with an e-mail address to keep you informed of all things going on with the Association, our Members and at Sul Ross.

We would hope that all interested persons would maintain their membership, and if you can’t attend the Reunion, would continue to support the Association by mailing their dues in.

As of July 26, 2010 - we have 179 members! Are you one of us???

As of July 26, 2010 - we have 656 FaceBook Friends - Come on guys, go ahead and join the Association!!

Our members are the strength and backbone of the Association. You would be surprised how far your dues goes - if you haven't paid your membership dues yet, please consider supporting the Association today.

Sul Ross Student/Faculty/Staff Membership

Currently attending or working at Sul Ross? We have a discounted $10 membership to all people with a current Sul Ross ID (students, faculty, and staff). Ya'll are the folks that we are focused on and we want to have all of you involved! To Join Today - please go to our E-Store and click on the appropriate link! Current students - remember that when you graduate, you get a COMPLIMENTARY one year membership. We mail the membership as soon as we get the list (shortly before graduation). We automatically mail the memberships to ANRS graduates - if your not an ANRS graduate but would like a complimentary membership - email us and let us know! We'd be pleased to have you as a member.

Past E-News (if you're not getting them, e-mail us!)

2010 Reunion Postcard NEW E-News, Vol. IV, Issue 3 E-News, Vol. IV, Issue 2 E-News, Vol. IV, Issue 1

Spring 2010 Newsletter

Pictures from Past Reunions

Click Here (pictures are viewed through Picasa)

If anyone has any photos from past Reunions that the would like to share - please email them to ANRS@SRSU.org

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If anyone has any news to share - email us!

KERRY DOSTER RESIGNS AS SUL ROSS RODEO COACH; ACCEPTS SOUTH PLAINS POSITION

Kerry Doster, Sul Ross State University rodeo coach for the past four years, has resigned to accept a similar position at South Plains College, Levelland.

Doster’s resignation is effective July 31. Dr. Rob Kinucan, dean of the School of Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, said a search for his replacement is underway. Doster was also a lecturer in Farrier Technology and manager of Sul Ross’ Faskin Ranch facility.

A 1996 Sul Ross graduate, Doster later graduated from the Shur Shod School of Horseshoeing and Blacksmithing, Cimarron, Kan. He owned and operated a horseshoeing and trimming business in Weatherford from 1999 until January 2004, when he joined the ANRS faculty as a lecturer in Farrier Technology. He was named Sul Ross rodeo coach in June 2006, succeeding Russell Sperry.

Doster was a member of the Sul Ross rodeo team from 1994-96 and is a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

“Kerry has been a true asset to the rodeo program, the ANRS faculty and the Sul Ross community,” Kinucan said. “He wore several hats, but did an excellent job with each of his duties. We will miss him and wish him well in his new position.”

Barney Nelson wrote an article on Sul Ross which has been pulished in Range Magazine. You can read the article HERE. FYI - Even though I am one of those dang government farm service agents - I do know the difference between corn and soybeans!!!

On April 30, 2010, Don Sugarek, President of the Sul Ross State University Alumni Association (and ANRS & Rodeo Exes Member) attended the Inauguration of Dr. Ricardo Maestas as the Eleventh President of Sul Ross State University. Click HERE to read a transcript of the Welcoming Address that Don presented. It is well stated and worth the time to read!

Hall of Fame to be Held in Connection with the 2011 Reunion

The Board has determined that a Hall of Fame will be held next year during the Reunion. We are accepting nominations now to be considered for induction in the 2011 Hall of Fame Ceremony. All nominations must be received no later than January 15, 2011. Click for the Nomination Form. Please consider nominating a worthy candidate!

Scholarships

Since 2001, your Association has provided over $85,000 in scholarships and has accrued approximately $20,000 in a permanent scholarship fund to provide future full four-year scholarships. Half of the scholarships are awarded as academic scholarships and half as rodeo scholarships. Recipients for these scholarships are selected by the Dean of ANRS and, in the case of the Rodeo Scholarships, recommended by the Rodeo Coach.

2010-2011 Scholarship Recipients

Academic Scholarship Recipients (click on the name to view their Thank You Letter)

Amie Haass -

Agricultural Education

Urban Strachen -

Bethany Rudd - Tyler, Texas

Animal Production

Rodeo Scholarship Recipients (click on the name to view their Thank You Letters)

None Selected Yet

View the 2009-2010 Thank You Letter from SRSU