WELCOME TO PALM SPRINGS HOT RODEO The men and women of the Greater Palms Springs Chapter of the Golden State Gay Rodeo Association take pleasure in welcoming you to Hot Rodeo <strong>2018</strong>. Our production team has worked hard in the planning and production of what we hope you will find to be an exciting rodeo and memorable weekend for you. Rodeo production is an enormous task over several months employing the efforts and talents of many. We are grateful to one and all; but particularly to our Chapter President, Ken Smith; and GSGRA Treasurer, Sammy Van Galder, for their inspired leadership and unwavering support honed from many years’ experience. Heartfelt thanks go to our many sponsors, without whose interest and financial support our rodeo would not be possible. Lastly, and often unseen, we are very grateful for the countless hours and labors of 100+ volunteers who provide the vigor and muscle behind Palm Springs Hot Rodeo. Special thanks to our contestants, IGRA certified rodeo officials, arena and chute crews from near and far, for their devotion to rodeo and resolute dedication to competition, sportsmanship, and to competitor safety & animal welfare. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Hot Rodeo <strong>2018</strong>: the excitement of competition, the spectacle and solemnity of Grand Entry, celebrity entertainment; the food, bar, and other services of our vendors—all here to enhance your day and rodeo experience. Thank you for coming. We hope you’ll enjoy Palm Springs Hot Rodeo as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. Let’s rodeo! Buck Beal and Terry Russ Rodeo Directors Running Order Men Lead On Saturday at 9am. Women First On Sunday at 9am. 1. Calf Roping on Foot 2. Team Roping 3. Break-away Calf Roping 4. Steer Decorating 5. Pole Bending 6. Steer Riding 7. Goat Dressing 8. Chute Dogging 9. Barrel Racing 10. Flag Race 11. Wild Drag Race 12. Bull Riding <strong>2018</strong> Hot Rodeo Production Team Rodeo Directors: Buck Beal, Terry Russ Assistant Rodeo Directors: Del Hoover, Jim Watkins Rodeo Treasurer: Gregg Harvey Dance Coordinator: Bill Swindle Riderless Horse Ceremony: Kristy Schaeffer Invocation: Rev. Andrew Green and Canon Victoria Hatch St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Palm Springs Grand Entry Vocalists: USA—Laura Scott; Canada—Christopher Durbin Riderless Horse—Brandon Stansell Awards Coordinator: Volunteer Coordinators: Cooper Anderson, Tim Roberts Pool Party Coordinator: Vendor Coordinator: Jim Watkins Contestant/Registration Coordinator: Ed Thompson Hotel & Travel Coordinator: Ken Smith Security Coordinator: James Cline Marketing Coordinator: Truck Dyal Ticket Sales Coordinator: Gregg Harvey Bar Manager: Drew Kramer Webmaster: Sammy Van Galder Arena Tractor: Rowdy Rose / RDO Equipment Photography Director: Buck Beal Official Photographers (“Shutterbucks”): Ray Baumann, James Cline, Luis Gavela, Jeff Hermann, Mark Kelley, Andre Lapierre, Ken Larson, Bill Swindle, Gerard Quinn VIP Pavilion Hosts: Chuck Saucer and Sean Kennefick Buckaroos: Jim Applegate, Ray Baumann, Jody Cap, Del Hoover, Mark Ockerman, Tim Roberts, Chuck Saucer, and Buck Beal Grand Marshal: Gregg Harvey Community Grand Marshal: Lisa Middleton GPSC Board of Directors: Ken Smith, Buck Beal, Terry Russ, Gregg Harvey 26 <strong>THE</strong> <strong>FIGHT</strong> | www.thefightmag.com
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