Notes from the President

We are off to a great start this year. The winter races have given us a financial boost and we are closing in on replacing the electric eyes. Thank you to all who have helped get these races done in a very professional manner, we’ve received many compliments. Time only night was not only profitable but a lot of fun-I hope the level of help continues thru the year as it was wonderful.

As most of you know we’ve seen several common expense items go up significantly this year so we are scouting for new fundraising activities and as always sponsors to help ensure we have a great awards package.  Please be sure to thank our new 2008 sponsors for their support, let them know you are with TCBRA and where possible support their businesses.

Look for raffle items at the races and help the cause by buying tickets. The first wonderful item was made and donated by our very own Sharon Schaefer and it is a really nice bronc halter. Sandy Crow is making the basket for the basket raffle and we are now asking members to help find desirable items to put inside it. We will have at our weekly races food available as well as club pop & water. We are applying for APHA “PAC” approval and will let you know when this has been granted. With PAC approval your registered paint horses can earn APHA points when you place at our races.

During the horse racing season I ask that club members be respectful of parking at the arena. It is our obligation to be courteous, clean up our messes and leave things in good condition. Please be aware that there is a policy we are bound to regarding use of the 4H arena and if you have questions please come ask. For those who don’t know, the yellow faucets are irrigation water and the blue faucets are drinking water. That’s all for now, see you at the races!
President, Renee Johnson
“A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark”. Chinese proverb

April Birthdays
Kendra Kirk 4/8
Kim Smith 4/10
Kacie Evans 4/11
Teresa Higley 4/14
Shalimar Frakes 4/16
Becky  Knight 4/77
Carin Waters 4/25

2008 Race Schedule
3/12(time only night), 3/26*,
4/9, 4/23*,
5/7, 5/21*,
6/4, 6/18*,
7/2, 7/16, 7/30*,
8/13^^, 8/27^^*,
9/10, 9/24*,
10/8 (make up night)
*Jackpot night
^^location TBD

2008 Directors
President:  Renee Johnson
509-727-3973 545-5670 brjohnson@urx.com

Vice President:  Julie Pinkal
509-531-6203    JuliePinkal@aol.com

Treasurer:  Michele Woodman
509-628-1165    509-308-3955    michelew1@charter.net

Secretary:  Rosa Acevedo
509-845-3306    acesrus_00@yahoo.com

Directors:
Sandy Crow
509-967-2489    509-947-2591    sandycrow@verizon.net

Sharon Schaefer    509-627-0298    schaefngiz@aol.com

Becky Knight    509-521-0208    ropin1@hotmail.com

Kim Smith    509-308-5244    kburke84@hotmail.com

Kacie Evans    509-521-4929 hotrider_501@hotmail.com

Lacey Martin    509-366-0051    rohoslilangel@charter.net

Stevi Verdino    509-627-7687 verdino_family@yahoo.com

2008 Rule Changes:

1.1 Membership fees are $30.00 for an individual (19 yrs. old as of Jan. 1, current year) and $40.00 for a family (a family member is a parent or guardian of children under the age of 19 yrs. as of Jan. 1, current year living in the same household).  Family membership containing only 1 nominated rider shall pay a membership fee of $30.00 and receive one individual vote.

1.2 Non-contesting membership fees are $20.00 for individuals (19 yrs. old as of Jan. 1, current year) and $25.00 for a family (a family member is a parent or guardian of children under the age of 19 yrs. as of Jan. 1, current year living in the same household). A non-contesting member is a non-competing member that does not receive points who has the right to hold a governing body position, vote and receive a newsletter.

1.7 A nomination fee of $10.00 per horse and/or rider, not to exceed $35.00per membership, excluding 5-D Side Pot nominations, (see Rule 10.2) must be paid to be eligible to receive points. After nominating in a class you may not move your nomination. If you wish to move to another class you will be required to re-nominate. (See rule 7.5) Nomination fees will be used for year-end awards. (See rule 8.1)

4.1 Classifications are as follows:
Open - Open to all riders and horses

4.3 Pee Wee, Junior, Open and Senior members open to all horses.  Each rider will own his/her own points.

4.4 Any person under age of 18 will only be permitted to participate and or ride on a stud by mounting and dismounting at the gate. Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS

5.2 The fees for competing members will be $5.00 per entry.  The fees for non-contesting members will be $8.00 per entry.  Time only runs for competing members will be $5.00 each. Time only runs for non members will be $8.00 each or 3 runs for $20.00.  Entry fees must be paid prior to entering arena.

5.3.1 Only Open Class pointing members will draw for a run position.  T/O and non-nominated horses do not draw. And run at the bottom of class except on JACKPOT nights.  On JACKPOT night all riders pay and jackpot fee and all riders draw for positions.

6.3.1  There will be no racking during Pee Wee class, except at the discretion of any ONE officer.

7.2 Points will be given to six (6) places in each category.  Points will be earned as follows: 6 points for 1st place; 5 points for 2nd place; 4 points to 3rd place; 3 points for 4th place; 2 points for 5th place, and 1 point for 6th place.  If a non-nominated member places, the club member with the next fastest time will receive points for that place. 

9.2 To be eligible for membership a person shall be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the TCBRA. Any person, who accepts a membership, agrees to the code of conduct. Every effort will be made to conduct yourself in a courteous manor. If necessary, parliamentary rules may apply. Any verbal harassment or attempts to intimidate members of the Governing Body or fellow members (for example Gate help, Timers, Announcers, Etc.) by outward angry behavior, shouting out of anger for example, should not be tolerated & shall be a finable offence. Disciplinary measures will be as follows: First Offence will result in the offender being out of order and will be fined $25.00. This fine will be payable before member is eligible to participate in TCBRA activities.

 10.0 5-D  SIDE  POT
10.1 Open to all nominated horse/rider combinations.

10.5 Time from the nominated run will be rolled into the Side Pot; no additional run will be made.  Points will be given based on a 5-D format.  A knocked over barrel will be a No Time in the Side Pot.
          1-D Fast Time
          2-D Fast Time + ½
          3-D Fast Time + 1 sec.
          4-D Fast Time + 1 ½ sec.
5-D Fast Time + 2 sec.

10.7 Monies collected from nomination, entry fees and 5-D specified fundraising activities throughout the year will pay for year end awards in the Side Pot.

10.8 Year-end awards will be given to a minimum of 25% of all eligible competitors qualified in the 5D.  If funds are available, at the decision of the board, more places may be awarded.  For example:  If you have 100 eligible competitors you are required to award 25 competitors.  To award a minimum of 25 competitors you are required to give 7 awards in each division.

10.9 In the event TCBRA rules are silent in regards to the 4-D, the NBHA rule book will be used for the 5-D only.