announcement!!!

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

It’s time to get in touch with all of our members and explain some of the upcoming changes going into effect for the new season.

In trying to always upgrade our cutting events, myself and several other board members met with many of the trainers at the cutting arena, this winter.  We discussed how the cattle could be held with quieter movement in and out of the pen and keep the herd balanced in the center. 

These were the two issues with our arena that most felt needed attention: 

I will make a new holding area behind the center of the arena, which will allow a smoother flow and more balanced arena. 

The next issue was the cost of classes.  During our last show, we had a vote on the jackpots as this is a major cost factor in each class.  The members overwhelmingly voted to keep the jackpots.  The majority of trainers, however are not interested in the jackpots as most want a venue to train and school horses and jackpots just make the cost so much more. 

We are not going to have jackpots in the Open, 10,000 Novice horse and the 3,000 Novice horse.  The rest of the classes will continue to have the $25.00 jackpot added. This will make the training classes more reasonable and still allow those that want to, an opportunity to compete for the jackpots. 

Last year, we were concerned with the cost of the overall cutting because of cattle increases and additional show expenses, therefore not comfortable with higher cost year-end prizes.  This year we have a much better handle on costs and feel we can again make the $1,000.00 year-end cash award for Open, Non-Pro, and Amateur combined winners.
We will still have the champion and reserve buckles in each class and better awards for additional places.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the tri-tip lunch we had on the last weekend (last year).  Lori said she can do similar events more often, so we plan to take advantage of the opportunity. 

Janet Gaines has agreed to be our show secretary.  The entry number will be in the next newsletter.

I am now in the process of having our club become an NCHA affiliate. 

As always, I appreciate any constructive comments or criticism from any member.  There are always ways to improve our club.

We are planning our first event in April, so we’ll see you all there.

Syd Curtis,

President Clements Cutting Club

next ccc cutting:

show entries:

(You will receive an email response for your entry)

NOTE: The Wednesday before the show BEFORE 9 P.M. deadline is still in effect if you enter by email.

CLASS SCHEDULE AND FEES:

*2 Head of Fresh Cattle / ***3 Head of Re-run Cattle

PRACTICE PEN: Separate practices available at all times. Reservations at the show. The practices are $95.00 and 4 minutes long.

The Clements Cutting Club offers a unique opportunityto our Champion buckle supporters for the 2007 season. For $350.00, we will provide the following advertising opportunities:

For $250.00 our Reserve Champion buckle supporters will receive the following advertising opportunities:

Ad Rates for 3 Month Period:

In the past, our sponsors donated year-end awards. We changed our format beginning in 2001. In addition to year-end awards in all classes, we have been jack-potting all classes. The members have responded enthusiastically to this change. Our new advertising program reflects another change for the club. The Board of Directors believes it offers a much higher level of visibility for our advertisers.

Thank you for your support.

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With your help, we will be able to provide awards through fifth place in all classes. Please support your club and the sponsors that so graciously donate to our program.

2007 ccc class rules