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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

To all members of Clements Cutting Club:

I am Syd Curtis, the new president of Clements Cutting Club and I would like to welcome all you back for the upcoming season. Our club had a very successful 2004 season under the leadership of Pete Jacoway and the previous board. I, with the help of our current board, intend to make this season just as good.

We are in the process of setting dates that don’t conflict with other cutting events in the area, getting quality cattle suppliers, improving the facility, contacting sponsors, and doing all the other necessary tasks to make sure our season is as good as possible.

There is some discussion of clinics, increasing the size of our ranch horse class, after-cutting barbecues, etc. I welcome input from anyone that feels they have an idea to improve our club.

I feel it is also important to remember this is a nonprofit club venue in which we can all share in the sport of cutting and assist each other in learning. With that in mind, I would like to thank, prior to the season even beginning, the trainers, without whose help it would be impossible to have the quality cutting club we all enjoy. Remember, many of these professionals will sit in the pen all day to insure we have good and sufficient help. They give freely of their time and experience.

It appears our dates will stay at the third Sunday of each month. When this is confirmed, I will send out our schedule.

We are planning an outdoor cutting in March if the weather permits. It is not possible to use Rancho Murieta this year, therefore parking is a real problem if the pastures are too wet. I will keep you posted.

If you would like to sponsor a class, please contact me, or any board member. We always need sponsors and certainly appreciate any contributions.

I’m looking forward to a great year of cutting.

Sincerely;

Syd Curtis

next ccc cutting:

to enter:

(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: Practices in the show pen will be held at the end of each set. However, it will be limited to the first 3 to sign up. YOU CAN ONLY SIGN UP AT THE SHOW. There will be no phone reservations allowed. The practices are $30.00 and 2 1/2 minutes long.

CCC reserves the right to cancel all practices if there is a substantially high amount of show entries.

2005 sponsors

Churchill's, Real Estate Masters, Jay & Son Ranch Welding, The Floor Club, Tileco, Pinnacle, S. Curtis, Jazz Pep, Castro Quarter Horses, Robinson's Feed, Dave McGregor Cutting Horses, Oswold and Associates, D2 Trailers, Dick's Rancho Glass,Weill Industrial Supply, Lockeford Hay Station, Sheldon Feed & Supply, Ricotti Saddle Co.

(CCC urges you to thank the personal sponsors and patronize these generous businesses!)

The Clements Cutting Club offers a unique opportunity to our supporters for the 2005 season. For $250.00, we will provide the following advertising opportunities:

• We will make a 3' x 5' vinyl banner which will be displayed at each cutting on the inside arena walls.
• We will run your business card ad in each of our monthly newsletters.
• We will put your ad on our web site.

Newsletter Ad Cost (Ad runs entire season)

• Business Card - $10
• ¼ Page Ad - $25
• ½ Page Ad - $40
• Full Page Ad - $65

In the past, our sponsors donated year-end awards. We changed our format beginning in 2001. Instead of 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.

The Clements Cutting Club

Your Name ______________________________________

Address ________________________________________

City, State, Zip ___________________________________

Phone #: ________________________________________

Contact Name ____________________________________

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.

2005 ccc class rules