July 26, 2024

Hello Members,

  The 2024 season is in full swing with numerous rodeos every week. Please watch the rodeo long listings for all rodeo information including entry dates & times.

 

  Nominations are open for the following positions for the MSFR:  pickup men voted on by the top 12 Bareback & Saddle Bronc Riders, Bull fighters voted on by top 12 bull riders. The following positions will be voted on by the Board of Directors: secretary, timer, judges, Barrel man and or Specialty act. The arena and the announcer for the 2024 MSFR was voted on by the BOD on July 21st. The arena goes to 3-J Rodeo Co. and the MSFR Announcer is Matt McGee. Please email a description of the job you are putting in for and the amount expected for compensation to the MSRA office by September 3 (sectreas@midstatesrodeo.com). The MSFR will be held in Swanton Ohio October 11-13. Three performances with a kick off & awards dinner on the 10th.  More info to come.

 

  Stock Contractors need to have your rough stock selections  for the MSFR turned into Eli Hershberger the Bareback & Saddle Bronc director and the bulls should be turned into Kevin Wickey Bull riding director by September 3rd. Please read the rule book for the outs that are required to qualify to bring stock to the MSFR. Timed event cattle will be chosen by the event director and the top 12 in the Standings, event director has final say. Please contact the event director if you would like to nominate your pen of timed event stock to go to MSFR. Timed event stock will need to be voted on and turned into the MSRA office by September 15th. Stock that is sent in after cut off date will not be accepted. After selections are made the stock contractor will be contacted by the event director or MSRA office with the stock that has been chosen.

 

  If you or your business is looking to sponsor the MSFR please contact me anytime to discuss. To be on the back number and the coat your commitment should be in the office with logo by August 18th.

 

  The rule proposals for 2025 have been added to the home page of the website. Rule proposals will be voted on at the general membership meeting on Saturday October 12th.  Officer and director positions that will be available for the 2025 season are: Bull riding director, Steer Wrestling director, Team roping director,  Contract Acts director, Stock Contractor director, President & Vice President. If you want to run for any of these positions, please be sure to be at the General Membership meeting. I will not be accepting a nomination for another year as your President. It has been fun and a great experience to watch the growth of this organization. The MSRA is full of great  people that helped make the last 3 seasons successful and I am truly grateful for all the help that was given to Kandi and myself. Please start the search for your leaders for the 2025 season.  If you are thinking about any of these positions and have questions, please give me a call to discuss.

 

 

  I wish everyone good luck going into the last quarter of the competition for the Championships. It’s been exciting to watch. Be sure to make the top 10 in your event  to  witness firsthand the  payout  at the MSFR, paying out over $100,000 in cash and prizes. Be safe on your travels and we will see you soon.

 

God Bless,

Steve Shattuck