ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association Reunion Information

The 34th Annual Reunion will be held THIS WEEKEND July 23-25, 2010.

Please visit the NEW AND IMPROVED E-STORE!

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

Take the ANRS & Rodeo Exes Survey to provide your input and feedback on Association issues!

Take the Survey now!

Your Board is proud to announce that

Yadon Hardaway and the Desert Stars

will be playing at the dance on July 24!

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.

Donation Tiers

In an effort to increase fundraising and recognize members and donors that go above and beyond to support the Association - we have developed the following donation tiers:

2010 Reunion Donation Tiers

Please note that depending on when you submit your donation that there may be a delay in obtaining your Shirt, Plaque, Buckle and/or Banner since these items are not kept in stock. Please open the Form Below to submit your donation.

Click HERE to see the Sponsor's Buckle!

2010 Reunion Schedule/Agenda

Remember that we have a Reunion All-Around competition. Points are awarded to the top finishers in the poker tournament (an average of Friday's and Saturday's Tournaments will be used), the arena events, and the golf tournament. To be eligible, you must be an Ex and compete in at least two of these three events. The Reunion All Around Champion will be the highest overall placing individual and will receive a cash prize. In the event of a tie - a fair event has been scheduled which will follow the golf tournament.

Click on the word "Buckle" in each event to see a mock up (or "the real McCoy") of each buckle.

Friday-July 23, 2010

6:30 pm Social: The Social will be held at the Lobo Bar (next to the Highland Inn). Food and drinks will be served. Contact Leslea Charlesworth at mustangfieldservice@yahoo.com or 432-386-6243 or Melissa Wash at riobend@yahoo.com or 432-386-5020 for more information. Friday Poker Tournament to begin between 7 & 8 pm. Texas Hold'em: This is a Fundraiser Tournament open to Everyone! $20 entry and $20 buybacks through the third round. Contact Rush Carter at rush@bigbend.net or 432-386-5030 for more information.

Saturday-July 24, 2010

8:00 a.m. Books open for the Roping at the S.A.L.E. Arena. The Barrel Race will start at 8:30 SHARP! Contact Ryon Wash at 432-556-6349 for more information.

** NEW BUCKLES ADDED ** In an effort to encourage more participation among our more mature members, AW and Kathy McCrary have generously donated two additional buckles to the Association to be included in the Exes Roping for a 50 and over Champion Header and Heeler (see our definition of 50 and over below).

Open Barrel Race: $30 entry. Breast Collar awarded to winner. The Barrel Race is open to Men and Women and All Around Points will be awarded to Dues Paying Exes!

Goat Ropings: Open to All Members. $40 entry. 1 go round with top 10 short go. Buckle awarded to adult winner. Youth goat roping will run concurrently. You must be under 16 years old and be family of a Member. $25 entry. 1 head only with a 3 loop or 2 minute limit. Prize awarded to Youth winner.

Breakaway Ropings: Open to All Members. $40 entry. 1 go round with top 10 short go. Buckle awarded to adult winner. Youth breakaway will run concurrently. You must be under 16 years old and be family of a Member. $25 entry. 1 head only with a 2 loop or 90 second limit. Prize awarded to Youth winner.

Ribbon Roping: Open to All Members. $40 entry. 1 go round with top 10 short go. 1 Buckle and 1 custom knife awarded to winner.

Exes Team Roping: Open to Exes only (just a SR Ex, not necessarily an ANRS Ex). $100 entry draw five partners. Buckles awarded to winners, with separate Buckles award to over 50 winners.

CHANGE FOR 2010 Family Team Roping: Open To Exes (just a SR Ex, not necessarily an ANRS Ex) and their Family only (see updated definition of family below). 3 for $30 entry. Buckles awarded to winners. We would like to have an open discussion at the Business Meeting on any proposed changes to the roping rules for 2011.

We also have an All-Around Arena Champion. Points are awarded to the highest placing individual in all arena events (including the barrel race). The Barrel Race remains an open event - for both men and women - and the winner will still receive a breast collar; however, points toward the All Around Arena Competition will be awarded to all dues paying Exes competing in the Barrel Race! The All-Around Arena Champion will win a breast collar and HUGE bragging rights!!

Kathy's Kosmic Kowgirl Kafe will have a concession stand during the Roping and Golf Tournament.

12:00 Noon Business Meeting and Elections at the S.A.L.E Arena (roping will be suspended). General Business will be conducted, membership issues can be brought forth and we will have a couple of important speakers at this brief meeting. We will also be electing four Directors. Write-in votes are allowed, but to be placed on the ballot, we must receive your nomination at ANRS@SRSU.org no later than July 16, 2010 (please include your hometown and the years that you attended Sul Ross with your nomination). All election ballots must be submitted by Noon.

2:30 p.m. Poker Tournament at the Alpine Civic Center. Texas Hold'em: Open to All Members. $50 entry fee with $25 Buy Backs through the third round. A Buckle will be awarded to the winner with second place receiving a custom made chip set! Contact Rush Carter at rush@bigbend.net or 432-386-5030 for more information.

9:00 p.m. Buckle Presentation and Dance at the Alpine Civic Center. Open to Everyone!. $10 at the door. Music will be provided by Yadon Hardaway and the Desert Stars. We will have a Silent Auction and Live Auction during the dance (you can see a partial list, and some pictures, of the items to be auctioned below) - we will have original ANRS & Rodeo Exes Buckles for each auction!!! Contact Daila McAnally at choctaw@hughes.net or 432-940-0749 for more information or to announce your contribution.

Sunday-July 25, 2010

8:00 a.m. Golf Tournament at the Alpine Country Club. Four Person Scramble. Open to All Members (you DO NOT have to be an Ex to play golf!). “A” Players will be selected for the number of teams to play and will randomly draw their teams from all remaining players. $75 entry. Buckles will be awarded to winning team and announcement of Reunion All Around Champion. Contact Rush Carter at rush@bigbend.net or 432-386-5030 for more information.
For those of you that are interested - there are regular Sunday Services at the Big Bend Cowboy Church located in the Old Wool and Mohair Building at 10:30 on Sunday mornings. Please visit their website for additional information http://www.bigbendcowboychurch.com/
Remember that a concession stand will be available during the Golf Tournament by Kathy's Kosmic Kowgirl Kafe!

If you would like to make a cash, merchandise or a donation of services, please contact Bill McAnally at bmcanally@hughes.net or Daila McAnally at choctaw@hughes.net (both can be reached at 432-336-6943) for additional information or simply mail you donation to ANRS & Rodeo Exes, PO Box 539, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735 (for packages, please mail to the attention of Bill McAnally, 2306 W. Dickinson, Suite 1, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735). Donations can also be made through PayPal at the link to the left or on our E-Store page.

Remember that you do not have to be an ANRS (RAS) graduate - or even a Sul Ross graduate - to participate in most of the Reunion Activities - all that is required is that you pay your annual membership dues and have an interest in supporting Sul Ross and the ANRS programs.

Definitions

Ex: A graduate from Sul Ross State University (need not be an ANRS graduate) who is a member in good standing with the ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association.

Member: A person with interest in the ANRS and/or Rodeo Programs who is a member in good standing with the ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association.

UPDATED Family: Spouse, grandparent, parent, step-parent, son, daughter, step-son, step-daughter, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew, or niece of an Ex (see above definition) who is a member in good standing with the ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association.

50 and Over: As of the calendar year. IE: As of January 1 of the current year, if you are or will be 50 that calendar year, you are considered 50 and over.

Reunion Discounts and Other Special Deals

The following hotels are offering special deals to Exes during the Reunion weekend - be SURE and identify yourself as a members of the ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association to receive your discount:

Alpine Guest Lofts - 30% Discount - 877-298-5638

Antelope Lodge - 10% Discount - 800-880-8106

Best Western Alpine Classic Inn - Special ANRS Rate - 432-837-1530

Cibolo Creek Ranch - 10% Discount - 866-496-9460

Highland Inn - Special Rate of $55.00 (including tax) - 432-837-5811

Lost Alaskan RV Park - Special ANRS Rate - 432-837-1136

Maverick Inn - 10% Discount plus a 20% Discount at the Reata - 432-837-0628

The following restaurants and businesses are offering special deals to Exes during the Reunion weekend - be SURE and identify yourself as a member of the ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association to receive your discount:

Buffalo Rose - 10% off meal

La Casita - 20% off meal

Twin Peaks Liquor - 10% off all liquor purchases

More motels, restaurants, merchants, and RV Parks are in negotiations ... Check back often!

Auction Items (click on name for image - when applicable)

$75 Meat Processing Certificate
Tekton 75 piece Socket Set
Auction Buckles
BBQ Pro
Brighton Sunglasses
Ice Cream Maker
Candle
Framed Prints
Gift Baskets
Meese Brothers Clock
Milagro Cross and PUSH Jewelry
Tin and Tile Cross

REMEMBER to check out the News Page for updates and information on members (and their kids)!

If you have any news - PLEASE email us!

Trophy Saddle

Steve Gist and his "crew" are again proposing the awarding of a saddle to the high money team roper. If you are interested in contributing to this cause - you can contact Steve at:

Steve Gist

496 Grindstone Road

Brock, Texas 76087

(817) 247-0161

gonenuts44@yahoo.com

Pictures from past Reunions can be found at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ANRS2008

If anyone has any photos from past reunions (especially 2009 since our camera broke), please email them to ANRS@SRSU.org or if they are not electronic pictures, you will mail them to ANRS & Rodeo Exes, PO Box 539, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735 - I will scan them and return your originals to you.

Directors Needed

Want to do more to help your Association? We will be electing four Director positions at the Reunion. Write-in votes are allowed, but to be placed on the ballot, we must receive your nomination at ANRS@SRSU.org no later than July 16, 2010 (please include your hometown and the years that you attended Sul Ross with your nomination). Thank You for your consideration.