Summer 2010

- The First Lady of Rodeo in the Cowboy State -
Summer 2010
Volume 7—Issue 3
Welcome
Contestants
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Luncheon Tickets
Scholarship Fund
2011 Miss Rodeo Wyoming Pageant
Field of Eight Will Compete for the Crown
August 17th—August 21st In Douglas
See page 4
MRW Pageant
Schedule
3
Pageant Sponsors
MRW 2011
Contestants
4
Erin’s Sponsors
5
Association News
6
Member News
2010 Sponsors of the Year
Fremont Motors & Nelson Engineering
!!! Thank You Sponsors!!!
Over the last year, I have been fortunate enough to have the privilege to drive a champion line-up of
Dodge Trucks. This would not have been possible without the kindness of Dean Parker from Fremont
Motors in Rock Springs. Dean made all my dreams come true and kept me in style in my Dodge
Trucks! But it was much more than that. Dean demonstrated a true giving spirit and enjoyed seeing the
smile on my face each time I traded trucks. He is the perfect example of generosity and I owe him a
heartfelt thank you! Thanks to Dean Parker, I am proud to be a Dodge Girl!
Travel in my Dodge trucks was made possible by the support of Nelson Engineering, who became my
fuel sponsor. This generous gift became a reality due to the hard work of Holly Pratt, the Project
Manager for Nelson Engineering out of the Jackson Office. The staff of Nelson Engineering is
wonderful to work with and I am forever grateful for their unwavering support. The fuel card allowed me
to explore the beauty of Wyoming and reminded me of the generosity of its people!
Erin Heffron—MRW 2010
Welcome Miss Rodeo Wyoming Contestants!
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of the contestants for Miss Rodeo
Wyoming 2011! You are getting ready to embark on an experience that will last a lifetime! I
am excited to spend this fun-filled week with you and I encourage you all to embrace each
aspect of the competition as character building blocks that will influence you for the rest of
your life! Even if you don’t walk away with the jade crown on top of your hat, I hope that
each of you walk away as better women for having competed for this prestigious title.
Although there can only be one winner, you all have come here to represent yourself, your
county or rodeo and your state, which is something to be proud of!
Throughout the pageant, you will be put into situations that will help you grow as a
person. Sometimes you may be under stress, but I encourage you to always remember
where you’ve come from and where you would like to go. This may be as simple as taking
a deep breath before giving your speech or taking a moment to picture a friendly face
before executing your horsemanship pattern. It takes an entire community to stand behind
a rodeo queen so it’s important to remember the roots of what you represent and the
people who have helped you along the way!
We will be spending the week in a community room with bunk beds. It will be a great
time to make memories and get to know each other. It is an exciting yet grueling week. Be
sure to take time for yourself and take advantage of the free time to nap and recharge for
the next event. I also recommend organizing your living space and keeping it clean so you
wont be scrambling at the last minute. Be sure to have a partner that can look out for you
and help you if you are running late, knowing that you would do the same for them. The
great thing about rodeo queening is that everyone is willing to help one another, just like
cowboys on the range.
Give yourselves credit for coming this far! Take pride in what you represent, and
don’t be afraid to be yourself. Encourage one another and enjoy every minute! I look forward
to spending this incredible week with each of you!!
Best of luck, Erin
"Code of the West" Luncheon
Scholarship Fund Auction
Join us for the speeches and modeling portion
of the Miss Rodeo Wyoming Pageant
on Thursday, August 19th
at the Best Western Douglas Inn & Conference Center.
The program begins with a plated lunch at 11:00 am.
Admission for the event is $15 for adults and
$12 for children 12 years and under.
This year's program will also feature participants
of the Little Miss Rodeo Wyoming program.
Just a reminder that Association members are
asked to contribute an item (or two) to the
silent auction held during the pageant.
Proceeds from the silent auction
benefit the scholarship fund.
The Breyer Horse auction has been
dropped this year. We would like our silent
auction to be better than ever!
If you are not planning on attending the
Pageant and would like to contribute an item,
please contact :
Please RSVP for the event no later than Monday, August 9
to Laurie Thoman-Hernandez at
Email: [email protected]
Home: 307-877-9336 Cell: 801-231-7041
Jennifer Lipp—307-746-9675
Laurie Thoman-Hernandez—307-877-9336
There will be a limited number of tickets at the door.
Linda Myers—307-672-8319
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MISS RODEO WYOMING PAGEANT 2011
ITINERARY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
2:30-4:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30-8:30
8:30 pm
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2010
7:00 a.m.
8:30a.m.-12:30
11:00 a.m.
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
5:15 – 7:00 p.m.
7:00-8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010
7:00 a.m.
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
4:00 pm
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 2010
7:30 a.m.
Stall horses on Fairgrounds via South Gate-Red Indoor Horse Barn
Check in at Ft. Bridger Dorm at Fairgrounds.
Photogenic photos taken at WSF grounds-private.
Pageant orientation conducted by MRWA at Ft. Bridger dorm for contestants, judges, family, and sponsors.
BBQ for contestants, judges, family, and sponsors (no charge)-Hosted by
MRW 2010 and family -State Fair Directors yard.
Please RSVP to Laurie Thoman-Hernandez
Media Interviews (private)Breakfast sponsored by McDonalds.
Horsemanship Interviews at Pioneer Museum. Written test.
Parent Social-location TBA
Practice Dance Routine for North Stage
Rotary Luncheon-Hosted and sponsored by the Douglas Rotary Club at
the Rotary Club Fairgrounds booth. Contestants introductions.
1st Round Horsemanship-WSF indoor arena in red barn. Public welcome.
Ag Appreciation picnic hosted & sponsored by the Wyoming Livestock
Round-up at Riverside Park. Contestants will introduce themselves.
Silent auction will be held at this time.
Contestants will make appearance on the midway
Breakfast sponsored by Village Inn.
Practice for speeches and Modeling-Best Western
“Code of the West” Luncheon—Best Western
SPEECHES, MEDIA INTERVIEW, MODELING, and AUCTION
LITTLE MISS RODEO WYOMING PAGEANT
Dinner sponsored by Arby’s.
Appearance at North Stage-WSF grounds. Public welcome.
Contestant introductions, impromptu question, and perform dance routine.
Grand entry for Extreme Bulls and help with mutton busting
MRWA meeting-WSF office (MRWA members)
Sell programs and Sign Autographs on the Midway
2nd Round horsemanship-WSF grounds indoor arena red barn.
Public Welcome.
10:00 a.m.
Practice for Coronation at rodeo grandstands. Parents need to attend.
10:30 a.m.
Brunch at Country Club-judges and contestants
1:00 p.m.
Timed Interviews-The Pioneer Museum
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner KFC/Taco Bell.
TOUGH ENOUGH TO WEAR PINK NIGHT
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Rodeo grand entry. Rodeo and sell programs
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010
7:30 a.m.
Complimentary Breakfast at Sleep Inn
9:00 a.m.
Leave Fairgrounds and ride to parade line up.
(Line up behind mini mart 4th street.)
10:00 a.m.
State Fair Parade
11:00 a.m.
Check out of dorms.
Contestants will be released to their parents or sponsor.
5:00-6:00 pm
Sell programs
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Rodeo grand entry and Crowning of Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2011
BECOME A SPONSOR
If you are interested in becoming a
sponsor for Miss Rodeo Wyoming
contact Kerri Cook @ 307-461-1217
Miss Rodeo Wyoming Pageant
Sponsors & Supports
Gwen Hansen
James & Maggie (Engels) Myers
Rod & Linda Myers
Shackelford Sales
Kings Saddlery & Ropes
Elaine Hilman
James Goodrich
The Wrangler—Jim & Paulette Moss
Judy Johnson
Rod & Pam Rivers
Jason & Cristen Kline
Bill & Lois Bass
Erin Heffron
Johnson 99 Ranch
Wyoming Trappers Association
Wyoming State Fair
Cervi Championship Rodeo
Cody & Crystal Myers
Parker Enterprises
Pioneer Museum
McDonalds of Douglas
Douglas Rotary
Village Inn of Douglas
Arbys of Douglas
KFT/Taco Bell of Douglas
Sleep Inn of Douglas
Douglas Budget
Douglas Country Club
Phantasm Graphics
Wyoming Livestock Roundup
Tommy Ramirez
Julie Pederson
Senator James Anderson
Center for Cowboy
Ethics & Leadership
Subway
Little Miss Rodeo Wyoming Pageant - For girls ages 5-12 years old
Entry fee is $50. Entry fee includes free admission to the MRW speeches & modeling luncheon held
during state fair in Douglas, a LMRW t-shirt, a MRW program book, an autographed picture of
MRW, an opportunity to spend the morning with the current MRW and the MRW contestants and they
will perform and introduce themselves during the dance routine at the MRW speeches and modeling
luncheon. For more info contact Stacy Berger at 307-760-6354 or [email protected]
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- 2011 Miss Rodeo Wyoming Contestants -
Kiley Boe
Ashlee Estel
Miss Cody Stampede
Miss All Around
Hometown: Cody
Parents: Larry & Pam Nelson
Hometown: Cheyenne
Parents: John & Teresa Estel
Jamie Pond
Shawna Praeuner
Miss Albany County Farm Bureau
Miss Rodeo Weston County
Hometown: Laramie
Parents: Ann Palomba
& Jim Pond
Hometown: Newcastle
Parents: Kirk & Kim Praeuner
Chrissy Wilmetti
Desiree Bridges
Sweetwater County Rodeo Queen
Miss Teton County Fair & Rodeo
Hometown: Rock Springs
Parents: Bob & Mary Wilmetti
Hometown: Jackson
Parents: Barbara
& Michael Hubele
Amber Ezell
Brittany Richards
Carbon Co Fair & Rodeo Queen
Miss Butch Cassidy Days
Hometown: Rawlins
Parents: Anne-Terri Ezell &
Shawn Bowman
Hometown: Laramie
Parents: Loren
& Chris Richards
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Platinum
Gold
Cody Stampede Rodeo
Dick and Mary Carol Staiger
David Lockman
Jackson Hole Ski Resort
Teton Saddle Back Vistas
Wyoming State Fair
Dan and Nancy Heffron
Dan Post Boots
Wear It Out Manuel
Kippy’s
Wyoming Trappers Assoc.
Fall Line Design
John Cavey & Pat Thompson
Anonymous
Sharry & Jeff Fuechsel
Silver
Fuchs Family
Mark Marino
Friends of Fair
Longhorn Corral Ranch Supply
Staples in Jackson Wyoming
Tim Bath Chaps
Julie Pederson
Linn Family
K2 News
Cowgirl Creations Web Design
The Wrangler Horse & Rodeo News
Shackelford Sales
Cody Brinton- Wildlife Western
Photography- Life & Rodeo
Kris Ciesinski
Bob Lundy- Diamond L Trucking
Jackson Hole High School Rodeo
Holmes Construction
Jolly Jumbuck
Casey Hunter
Tim Mahieu
Feuz Excavation
Mangis Family
Best Western in Douglas
Linn Ranch
Sheila’s Hair Salon
Nani’s Genuine House of Pasta
Mill Iron Ranch
Snow King
Flat Creek Saddle
Martindale’s Western Store in Laramie
Ryan Cleaners
Al and Jen Heffron
Cheyenne Frontier Days
Twisted X Boots
Bailey Hat Co – Mike Amerman
Resistol – Jay Windborn
Tandy Brand Belts
Four Season’s Resort
Jackson Hole Clothiers
Parker Enterprises
Paul VonGontard
Supporting
Greg & Linda
McHuron
Bronze
2010 Miss Rodeo Wyoming Sponsors
Susan Hindman
Tom & Betty Bock
Susan Cattabriga
Suzanne & Steven Olmstead
Kevin & Stacey Mason
Hines Goldsmith
Grant and Beth Durtschi
Life is Good
Wrangler Magazine
Mel Dahl
Stone Drug
Alice & Larry Williamson
Rod & Linda Myers
Carol Petersen
Suzanne Stewart
Heffron Family
Maher Family
Lees Tees
Pilates Place
Brady Nelson
Tim & Laurie Stone
Becky Cloetta
Roy’s Auto
Vogel Family
D’Agostino Family
Carol Schar
Sandy and Jack Dennis
Billy & Jackie James
Teton County Sheriff
Ken & Harlene Blair
Pat Goe
Billy & Alesa Beard
Albores Family
Teton County
Fair Board
Loose Family
Lilly and Company
Walsh Family
Sandra Wilkerson
Deb Lundy
Grant Wilson
JC Jewelers
Ann Walsh
Deanne Harris
Stilson Family
Sandy Chapman
Selena Pope
Kral Family
Chuck & Pat Coutts
Ann Palumba
Lolly Klug
Jamie Pond
Orin & Bonnie Budge
Skinny Skis
Albertsons
Jane & Peter Mackay
Ilene Wagner
Gun Barre
Diane Sinico
Nick Siddle
Shanna Bellman
Touch of Class
Stitch N Time
John Brazinski
Bella Cose
Lorin & Liza Wilson
Ulla Soderman
Hide Out Leather
Paul Carite
Palmer Family
Carol & Ed Owens
Rod Everett
Pat Hardeman
Jamie & Pam Heffron
Rob & Pam Woodson
JoAnne Hague
Game Creek Ranch
Martha MacEachern
Al & Carol Parker
49er Motel
Mahood Family
Jenny Jensen
Auto Detail
Linda Kay Nelson
Jo Gathercole
Jeanne Sanders
Betty Delaurentis
Earle and Patty Layser
Joanne & Peter Stewart
Riche Lunde
Cathy Edmiston
Marcia Campbell
Stefani Thompson
Jennifer Lipp
John & Nancy Siverd
Sweet Peony Design
Ingrid Weber
Shelley & Lou Gaylord
Andrews Family
Smiths
Jim & Linore Wallace
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Megan Bogle
Jeff & Tracey Heilbrun
Dick Boevingloh
Steve & Luanne Kilpatrick
Stellar Family
Laurie Thoman-Hernandez
Natrona Cowbelles
Big Hollow Food Co-Op Laramie
Centrella Family
Cowboy Village Resort
Echo Rigby
Molly Goodrich
Branding Images Photography
Prauener Family
Bustle Creek Outfitters
NASCAR- Mike Thompson
Cowboy Steak House
Rendezvous Bistro
Q Road House
Osteria
Carolyn Durand
St. John’s Hospital MRI Dept.
Dail Barbour
Denny Derango
Boot Barn - Laramie
Daily Family
Deanna Crofts
Shirley Lilly
Elaine Hillman
West & Company
Sitka Sales
Parker Enterprises
DEADLINE FOR NEXT EDITION
Miss Rodeo Wyoming Association Governing Committee
President: Linda Myers, [email protected], 307-672-8319
Vice President: Kerri Cook, [email protected], 307-461-1217
Secretary: Suzanne Stewart, [email protected], 575-544-8828
Treasurer: Jennifer Lipp, [email protected], 307-746-6329
WY National Director: Laurie Thoman-Hernandez, [email protected], 307-877-9336
Scheduling Coordinator: Crystal Rivers-Myers, [email protected], 307-851-5811
Immediate Past MRW: Allie Bass
WSF Director: James Goodrich, [email protected]
Asst. WSF Director: Vicky Rupert, [email protected]
At-Large Members
Rod Myers, 307-672-8319
Stacie Kline-Thompson [email protected], 308-430-1355
Carolyn Durand, [email protected], 307-760-0253
Immediate Past President: Trudy Holt, [email protected], 307-789-2849
If you have an announcement, queen
clinic, pageant or news that you would
like included in the next issue of the
MRWA News, please contact
Julie Pederson at 307-746-2083 or
[email protected].
Next deadline:
September 8th.
NEXT MEETING
Thursday—August 19th—7:30pm
Wyoming State Fair Office
Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2010—Erin Heffron
Official Website: www.MissRodeoWyoming.com
E-NEWSLETTER
Member News
Recently my husband Aaron and I ventured away
from our hometowns for the first time and moved to
Leavenworth, WA, where my husband accepted a
wonderful career promotion with the Forest Service, as an
Assistant Fire Management Officer. I was offered and
accepted a position on the Biological crew with the Forest
Service in Chelan, WA, which is only a short commute
(about an hour and half one way) from Leavenworth. We
are looking to purchase a house in the Columbia River
Valley to split our commutes. Only having a month under
our belt we can honestly say we love it here so far,
except for the giant mosquitoes!
It is sad to admit but this will be my first time
EVER not attending the Wyoming State Fair. I wish all of
the contestants the best of luck.
Love,
Stacie Kline-Thompson
I don't want to write this note, but we are not
going to be able to make it to the pageant after all. My
new defibrillator does not want to play nice and I have to
go back into the hospital next week for more surgery.
(Does it ever end?) This time I am going to mind and take
it easy!
I was soooooo excited to come (to the pageant),
even just put new tires on my car, and Pammy Sue's hair
grew out some. We'll be anxiously awaiting results.
Love to all,
Suzanne & Pammy Sue (the dog)
This publication is available to be
delivered electronically to your
inbox. Contact Julie Pederson.
[email protected] or
call toll free 1-800-822-0002 (call
anytime & leave a message)
THANKS!
Thanks Jennifer and
Laurie for proofing!
Join the Miss Rodeo Wyoming Association
The MRWA offers members the opportunity to stay up to date on Miss Rodeo Wyoming
and Miss Rodeo America events, to be active in Wyoming and help young ladies
achieve their goals. All levels of membership will receive the MRWA newsletter.
Name: ____________________________________________________________
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Phone: ________________________ Email: ______________________________
Miss Rodeo Wyoming Association By-laws include the following provision for members
with unpaid dues: Only members in good standing for one year will have the
privilege of voting on bylaw changes and for Governing Committee positions.
Only members in good standing for one year may hold a Governing Committee
position in the Association. Dues are considered delinquent on March 1st.
Membership levels
_____ MRWA Regular Membership—$35—Open to all individuals, committees and
businesses.
_____ MRWA Active Membership—$25—Active members must attend a minimum of 2
meetings per year and serve on a committee. Must have been a member for at least one
year to apply for Active Membership.
_____ Ambassador Membership—$100—Open to all individuals, committees and
businesses who would like to help support the MRWA Mission. Recognition in the
MRWA Newsletter.
_____ Newsletter Subscription—$10—Open to current titleholders and young ladies
who are interested in competing for a crown. No voting privileges.
Mail to: The Miss Rodeo Wyoming Association
c/o Julie Pederson, PO Box 98, Newcastle, WY 82701
307-746-2083 or [email protected]
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