announcement!!!

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Well our first show is behind us. What a great show. Quite honestly, I was a little overwhelmed when Chris told me that we were going to have 147 works. I know, as do the rest of you, how long a day 147 works can turn into. As it turned out, the day went very smoothly from class to class and we actually finished before dark.

The nice thing about being president is I get most of the credit and it’s really a lot of other people that do most of the work. Our new officers and staff are still familiarizing themselves with procedures and in the middle of this, they were able to put on a great, well coordinated show. When a show goes this well, there are a lot of behind-the-scenes people to thank:

• First, the trainers that gave freely of their time and expertise in helping each one of the amateurs.
• You might have noticed the two young men that efficiently moved the cattle and had the next herd ready to go as the prior class ended, so thanks Josh and Steve.
• We had several volunteers from the California Cowgirls Drill Team that helped keep the drive clear for cattle moving and running the practice pen. These ladies stayed all day.
• Russ Elrod did an outstanding job as our judge with consistent scores throughout the long day.
• Last but certainly not least, I want to thank the members of Clements Cutting Club that participated. The atmosphere of friendly competition and conversation, constructive advice, people cheering for the first timers, and even incredible weather made the event what this club is all about.

The practice pen being in the upper covered arena allowed the show to run without interruption and several trainers took advantage of being able to work with horses and clients in a one on one situation prior to going into a class. This practice pen will stay the same for the remainder of the shows as it works so well.

One note: We will move the 2000 limited class back in the day to just prior to the 500 as it was last year. It makes it too long of a wait between classes when the 2000 is early in the day and people show in both 2000 and 500. The majority of the participants in the 2000 asked to go back to using 3 used cows per cutter and paying less for the class; therefore, we will go back to 3 used in the 2000. Thanks for your input as it really helps us make it better for as many as possible.

The next show is May 15th, 2005, with signups by Wed. May 11th. Now that I know we can handle 147 works this smoothly, we might try for more as it gets dark later in May. (actually we do have lights if it gets dark)

Great Show! Thanks to all.

Syd Curtis
President, Clements Cutting Club

BE SURE TO CALENDAR THESE FUTURE SHOW DATES:
June 19; July 17; August 21; September 18; and October 15 and 16, 2005!

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.

let’s all behave in the loping pen!

2005 ranch class

SHOW DATES
To be Held at every CCC Cutting Show

Designed for the Rancher/sorter/beginning cutter
2½ minute cutting class/reining permitted.

CLASS RULES

• Rider/Horse must compete in 50% of shows to qualify for year end awards
• Horse cannot have been shown in a one handed cutting class
• Western attire including hats required
• All NCHA rules apply with the exception of the 2 hand rule
• 2 hands may be used in this class
• No illegal equipment (NCHA rules): NCHA approved hackamore, snaffle, or bridle may be used
• Riders must be a current member of the CCC
• Three head of rerun cattle per entry
• Limited to first 20 who enter

Entry Fee: $50 ($20 to be Jackpotted)

2005 sponsors

Championship Buckle Sponsors:

Open:

Syd Curtis Fine Jewelry

Non Pro:

Judy Adams- Remax

10,000 Novice NonPro:

Chicago Title

Sr. Youth:

Lockeford Hay Station

Jr. Youth:

David and Jeanette Brooks

3,000 Novice NonPro:

Quail Oaks CPA

50,000 Amateur:

BG Construction

Ranch Hand

Bill & Suzan Bonnington

(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.

Ad Rates for 3 Month Period:

• Business Card = $10
• ¼ page = $25
• ½ page = $40
• 1 page ad = $65

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.

The Clements Cutting Club

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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.

2005 ccc class rules