As this year is about to come to an end, we can reflect on the good and learn from the mistakes made in 2009.  The 2009 season showed an increase in contestants.  A positive note for the cowboys, the 2009 finals payoff increased $10,000  from the 2008 finals.  The stock contractors that participated in the finals enjoyed their bonus pay as well as an increase in trucking pay for the finals.  To be able to spread the wealth, the Association needs to keep growing in the right direction.

The newly elected Board of Officers and Directors will meet in January to prepare for a new 2010 season.  The 2010 Board of Officers and Directors : President: J. T. Nuckols, Vice President: Cliff Kirkpatrick, Directors:  Bareback: Matt Bennett, Saddle Bronc: Cody Bonds, Bull Riding:  Mike Johnson, Steer Wrestling:  Josh Purcell, Calf Roping: Charley Russell, Barrels: Lizzy Allen, Breakaway:  Julie Purcell, Team Roping, Header:  Billy Stephens, Heeler: Jared Stoker, Judges: Alan Hennigh, and the Stock Contractor Rep: Allen McCloy and Committee representative:  Robert Douglas.

  If you have any concerns in your event or rule change proposals, please contact your Director before January.  As discussed at a previous board meeting and presented to the members at the finals, the Central entry position will be open for bids for the 2010 season.  All bids must be received in the TCRA office by December 31, 2009.  All bids will be reviewed at the first board meeting in 2010.

Send bids to:  TCRA OFFICE / P.O. BOX 1287 / STINNETT, TEXAS  79083

     Blessings to all and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

                Congratulations 2009 Champions!

Matt Bennett                 Bareback -          $8,540.77

Cody Joe Bonds           Saddle Bronc      $7,455.57

Reese Riemer              Tie Down            $22,764.94

Julie Purcell                  Breakaway          $11,370.55

Chase Farrar                Bull Riding            $7,737.50

Shannon Cowan           Barrels                  $9,029.88

Trell Etbauer                 Steer Wrestling     $6,019.17

Billy Stephens               Heading                $13,173.18

Jaytin McCright              Heeling                 $11,308.10

Hegan Lamb                  Ranch Broncs        $2,913.08

Trell Etbauer                All Around                $13,060.27