TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Rule of the Month The 2023 rodeo season began October 1, 2022! WPRA members may continue to compete with their 2022 membership through the remainder of the calendar year. In order for circuit count and money won to go towards 2023 standings, a 2023 membership must be purchased on or before December 31st. 2023 WPRA memberships are available now at WPRA.com Refer to rule 1.3.4.1.2. Thursday, November 24 Employee Appreciation Day Friday, November 25 Observe Christmas Eve Friday, December 23 Observe Christmas Day Monday, December 26 Observe New Year’s Eve Friday, December 30 2023 HOLIDAY Observe New Year’s Day Monday, January 2 From the Corner office: WPRA 2022 Holiday Schedule 2022 HOLIDAY Thanksgiving Day
WPRA Announces 2022 Committee and Contract Awards The WPRA would like to congratulate their contract award winners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen and keeps the Association alive and well. Each winner will be officially recognized during the WPRA Star Celebration at the South Point Hotel and Casino. Announcer of the Year Steve Kenyon Stock Contractor of the Year Sammy Andrews – Andrews Rodeo Company Judge of the Year Sam Minick Mildred Farris Secretary of the Year Marlene Dreesen Small Rodeo of the Year Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo (Vinita, OK) Medium Rodeo of the Year Woodward Elks Rodeo (Woodard, OK)
Lenora Reimers Heritage Award Jerri Mann Outstanding Individual of the Year Janet Cropper Distinguished Partnership Wrangler Jeans and Shirts Outstanding Rodeo Committee Partner Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo (NFR Open) – Colorado Springs, CO Lifetime Family Heritage Award Peterson Family – Kristie and Jordon Outstanding Service & Dedication Award George Gibbs Innovative Rodeo of the Year Cowboy Channel Rookie Roundup presented by Resistol ºBreakaway Trailblazer Farm City Pro Rodeo (Hermiston, OR)
Large Rodeo of the Year Ogden (UT) Pioneer Days
Thought of the Month Give thanks not just
Media Award Kendra Santos Corporate Partner of the Year Succeed
Appreciate and never Take for granted All that you have!
On Thanksgiving Day, But every day of your life.
“There is always something to be thankful for.”
NOVEMBER 2022 WPRA NEWS 9
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