NEW MISS RODEO UTAH WEBSITE

We have a new Miss Rodeo Utah website!!! So my blog will be moving. I will now post directly to the website under the "On the Road with Chris" tab.

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http://www.missrodeoutah.org/blog

North Platte Here I Come!!

http://www.nptelegraph.com/articles/2010/06/10/news/40000430.txt


Rodeo royalty headed to NP
By Heather James
Published: Thursday, June 10, 2010 4:11 AM CDT
The North Platte Telegraph

North Platte will be transformed into a sea of sequins and leather this week as 19 rodeo queens from out-of-state descend on the community. Miss Rodeo America Kelli Jackson will be among the entourage smiling for cameras and signing autographs around town. She hails from Mississippi.

The other states that will be represented are Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

"These young women help to make the celebration special," said publicity chairwoman for Miss Rodeo Nebraska Sharon Negley. "The public sees them all over town in their beautiful outfits, and they're such charming girls."

Negley said North Platte is one of the primary stops state queens try to make.

"A lot of them also hit Cheyenne and Pendleton, but the professionalism and hospitality of our pageant and of the Buffalo Bill Rodeos is well known at the national level. We've had girls say it's one of the major highlights of their year."

Although the queens will arrive at varying times, Negley said the majority of them will be in North Platte by Sunday afternoon - in time for a meet and greet session at 5:30 p.m. at the Wild West Arena. The session is free and open to the public.

During their stay, the women will be involved in a variety of activities. They will assist with the Kids Costume Parade, will attend all of the pageant events, will ride in the grand entries of the rodeos and will be featured at autograph signings throughout the community. Local businesses donate vans for the girls to travel in.

Negley said host homes have been lined up for this year, but anyone interested in becoming a host family for next year's pageant can contact Paula Stobbs at 534-9513.

Queens who travel together are often paired up together, so host families may have more than one girl staying with them. Negley is hosting this year, and said she can't wait for the women to arrive.

"They're absolutely delightful," she said. "Hosting is a great way to learn about other states and pageants, and the young ladies are so good at interacting with their host families. They're just a joy to be around."

Negley said having about 18 visiting queens is normal for North Platte, but high for other contests around the nation.

"I want to say most have around 10," she said. "We're fortunate to be able to have so many outside queens come to the pageant and privileged to have a community that is so supportive of them."

Days of the Old West PRCA Rodeo

Tonight I went to the Days of the Old West PRCA Rodeo and All Horse Parade in Delta, Utah. I was re-united with my good friends from Ogden Pioneer Days, the Weber County Mounted Sheriff's Posse. The Sheriff's Posse is a great supporter of the Miss Rodeo Utah and Miss Rodeo Ogden Pageants. Thanks for all that you do. It was nice to see you again.

Utah State High School Queen Coronation

Congratulations to the new Utah High School Rodeo Queen Court. Queen is Ashley Scott who will represent Utah at the National High School Finals in July. Her 1st Attendant is Carlie Brotherson who will compete in Fallon, Nevada at the Silver State International competition, 2nd Attendant is Bailey Woolsey and 3rd Attendant is Tiffany King.

Growing up in the Utah High School Rodeo Association I can say from the bottom of my heart that if your dream is to be a rodeo queen, Utah is the place to be. The girls that live and compete here are very very lucky. We have one of the best programs because we have wonderful committees and very supportive, amazing parents. Win or lose, these girls are better individuals because of the experiences they have had in preparing and competing for rodeo queen competitions. I'm so proud of all of you!

Utah State High School Queen Contest

There were 11 tough competitors in the Utah State High School Queen contest today. They competed in modeling, public speaking with a two minute prepared speech, impromptu, interview, a hand written test on the rulebook, horsemanship, and were also judged on appearance and personality.

Some people may not know but I am a lucky girl to have a very talented mother who sews. She made three of the dresses there today including mine, outgoing Utah State Queen Courtney Woolsey, and contestant Bailey Woolsey. Thanks mom for all that you do. I couldn't have done this without you.

Price Black Diamond Legends PRCA Rodeo

I attended another Tough Enough to Wear Pink night at the rodeo with my two new little girl friends in Price, Utah. It was great to be on hand with rodeo clown Kevin Higley and stock contractor Pat O'Maley of Slash T Rodeo Company. I appreciate the Black Diamond Legends Rodeo for inviting me and for their hospitality.

It was a long, but fun weekend traveling from Moab to South Jordan and back to Price and I want to tell my mom and dad how much I appreciate them for taking time off work to travel with me this busy weekend.

2010 Pharmacy Cup and Polo Match

The Pharmacy Cup fundraiser provided a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the sport of kings while supporting the College of Pharmacy at the University of Utah. The U's Pharmacy program ranks among the top programs in the nation and the money raised will make it possible for the U scientists and researchers to work in a world class facility. The polo match honors the legacy and generosity of the Skaggs family, who are wonderful supporters of the College of Pharmacy and passionate fans of polo who also had a daughter playing in the match today.

A common supporter of the Pharmacy Cup, Miss Rodeo Utah, and Ogden Pioneer Days is Mr. Spence Eccles, who placed the Miss Rodeo Utah crown on my head at Pioneer Stadium on July 24th. He gave me the traditional kiss on the cheek today and told me that he plans to be a part of the crowning ceremony this year as he has for many years.

Moab Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo

The Moab Canyonlands rodeo has great contract personnel, an awesome committee, and a wonderful bunch of rodeo queens.

Their Stock Contractor is Bud Kerby of Bar T Rodeo Inc, announcer is my good friend Jody Carper who I was able to go to dinner with along with his wife Kelli in Pocatello at the Dodge National Circuit Finals Rodeo, and rodeo clown Randee Munns.

The Chairman for the rodeo is Kirk Pearson and their rodeo queen is Tia Bates.

http://www.jodycarper.com/

Moab Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo

Tonight I arrived in Moab for Tough Enough to Wear Pink night at the Canyonlands Rodeo. It was nice to finally be in warm enough weather to get out the sponge and give my horse a good bath before the rodeo.

I was able to meet some sponsors at the rodeo including Steve White who is a running for Grand County Sheriff, Buzz and Julia Bates from Whites Ranch, and Veronica Bullock and her family who are also committee members. I appreciate the rodeo committee and their hospitality. I was also able to stay at the Best Western Canyonlands Inn who is a rodeo sponsor and has some of the nicest rooms and services I have ever had at a hotel.

Ogden Noon Exchange Club

Chenae, Martina, Craig, and I met at the Ogden Golf and Country Club with the Ogden Noon Exchange Club today to invite them and their families to attend some of the great events held during Ogden Pioneer Days.

The Ogden Noon Exchange Club is a group of approximately 100 business and professional leaders from a variety of sources including state and local governments, Utah State University, Weber State University, and University of Utah, the medical community, U.S. service personnel, and a variety of local entrepreneurs. They meet the first four Tuesdays of every month with the mission to make our communities better places to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and its national project: The Prevention of Child Abuse.

Thank you for your time and for allowing us to visit with you about the events held during Ogden Pioneer Days.