Exalted Ruler of Santa Maria Lodge #1538 STEVE REYBURN
Welcome to the 83 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo! nd
For a few months each year, everyone gets into western, a cowboy, a rodeo frame of mind. Out come the Wranglers and Resistol hats, boots are dusted off and now you are here, ready to see the most traditional American entertainment, the best of the west, the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo. This great production would not exist without the combined efforts of a lot of people. Flying U Rodeo provides outstanding rough stock to test the skill and courage of the riders in the bareback, saddle bronc and of course, the crowd favorite, bull riding. Over the years first Cotton Rosser and now his son Reno and his entire crew provide us with specialty acts designed to thrill and entertain us.
World famous announcer Anthony Lucia keeps the action flowing with explanations of the event and even personal anecdotes on the riders. Barrelman Matt Merritt will keep us all entertained.
The entrants in the timed events such as team roping, tie down roping and of course barrel racing are not out there by themselves. They compete with their highly trained partners, their horses. Be sure to encourage all the contestants with your cheers and applause. They work hard to get in that arena for such a short time.
Of course, the rodeo would not exist were it not for Elks Recreation, Inc., Santa Maria Elks Lodge 1538, and the volunteers dedicated to this annual event.
Since 1943 hundreds of volunteers come together each year to accomplish the daunting task of producing our community’s most famous annual event. It is a testament to our civic pride that, over the years, thousands have given time, labor and especially enthusiasm to ensure a successful rodeo. From the time you enter the grounds until you are ushered out, you enjoy the benefits of their labor of love. Please take a moment to thank a volunteer. I guarantee it will bring a smile to a busy face. There was a reason for the genesis of our rodeo way back when our country was at war. Our kids are our future and what better investment in their future than to raise money for youth recreation? In just over 80 years various sponsor groups have entered a young lady in our annual queen contest. These organizations have raised over eighteen million ($18,000,000). Thank you to all the generous contributors. I am honored to be the Exalted Ruler of Santa Maria Lodge #1538 this year. My First Lady and I welcome you to our 83rd Elks Rodeo. On behalf of the Lodge Officers Corp., the Directors and members of Elks Recreation Inc., we hope you enjoy Rodeo and the related activities.
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