First Day at Miss Rodeo America

Quite an exciting day in Las Vegas -- the first day of the Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Chris Wade, the gal from Heber who is representing the Beehive State, arrived ready to compete. Thanks to the Miss Rodeo Utah organization, our Miss Rodeo Utah, dressed in a buckskin skirt and vest, was whisked from the airport to the Orleans Hotel and Casino in a black stretch limo. After a restless night in the hotel, Chris officially checked in as a contestant in this year's national pageant. All eyes were on Chris, who was clad head to toe in dark-washed Wrangler denim. Her painted red-and-turquoise boots, emblazoned with scenes from Utah's landscape, matched her chunky necklace, bracelet and belt. We're biased, but we think she looked phenomenal. Chris' family would like to thank all of Chris' supporters. It's taken 13 years to get here -- and we wouldn't be here without all of your help, love and support. Up tomorrow: Horsemanship at 9 a.m. Check http://www.shooterenterprises.com/ for more photos of Chris and other contestants at this year's Miss Rodeo America Pageant.

Miss Rodeo America Pageant Nov 28-Dec 5

The Miss Rodeo America Pageant will begin in less than two weeks. We will head to Las Vegas the day after Thanksgiving. While I'm gone my mom will try and keep the blog updated. Pictures will be posted on the Shooter Enterprises Website during the pageant and other information may be posted on the Miss Rodeo America Website.

http://missrodeoamerica.com/
http://shooterenterprises.com/

2010 pageant SCHEDULE OF events

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2009
8:00 A.M. Contestants Check in – Gator Lounge Stage Area 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Orientation – Showroom
12:30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Contestant Room Check-in & Clothing fittings – Contestants suite
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Hospitality & Ticket Registration Open – Bienville/Salon G& H
3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Church Service – Salon J& M
5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Parent’s Social Mixer – Salon - I
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009
9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Horsemanship – South Point Arena Complex
1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Hospitality & Ticket Registration Open – Bienville/Salon G & H
7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Get Acquainted Party – Mardi Gras Ballroom (Light Hors d’oeuvres and Cash Bar)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009
8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. President’s Breakfast (Contestants will answer Impromptu Questions) 10:15 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Hospitality & Ticket Registration Open – Bienville/Salon G & H
10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. National Directors Meeting – Salon K
10:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. National Advisory Council Meeting – Salon I
2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. MRAI Annual Meeting – Salon K
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009
8:00 A.M. - 9:20 A.M. First group of Contestants Speeches/Media Video – Showroom
9:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Hospitality & Ticket Registration Open – Bienville/Salon G & H
9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Rodeo Royalty Information Seminar – Salon K
1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Ladies-In-Waiting Social 2010 state queens only – Hurricane Room B 6:00 P.M. - 6:45 P.M. VIP Reception for Fashion Show – Showroom Lobby
6:45 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Fashion show seating - Showroom
7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Fashion Show Production - Showroom
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009
8:00 A.M. - 9:20 A.M. Second group of Contestants Speeches/Media Video – Showroom
9:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Hospitality & Ticket Registration Open – Bienville/Salon G & H (Closed for PRCA Luncheon)
11:45 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. PRCA Luncheon at South Point Hotel – Grand Ballroom
6:45 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. First performance of WNFR – Thomas & Mack Arena
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009
8:00 A.M. - 9:20 A.M. Third group of Contestants Speeches/Media Video - Showroom
9:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Hospitality & Ticket Registration Open – Bienville/Salon G & H (Closed for Cowboy Christmas Auction)
10:00 A.M - 11:30 A.M. Alumni Event – Hospitality Room 10:00 A.M. Bidding closes for Silent Auction items
11:30 A.M. All Silent Auction items must be picked up by 11:30 A.M.
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Contestants at Cowboy Christmas for Foundation Auction
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009
8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Hospitality & Ticket Registration Open – Bienville/Salon G & H (closed for Coronation 9 a.m.-1 p.m. reopens from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
9:15 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. Seating for Coronation - Showroom
9:45 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Coronation Performance - Showroom Miss Rodeo America 2010 Press Conference immediately following Coronation in Showroom – Media only
1:00 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. Public Press Conference & official photos – Location TBA
5:45 P.M. Wrangler NFR performance for Miss Rodeo America 2009

CALEA Conference

Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association Finals

This weekend was the Rocky Mountain Professional Rodeo Association Finals in Heber City and I also did the drawing for the Browning 12 Gauge Shotgun and the quilt that I have been selling raffle tickets for. JT Wade of Heber City won the quilt. He was actually hoping for the shotgun but he told me that he would take the quilt to college with him this year. Wade Eva from Santaquin, Utah won the shotgun and he didn't even know that he was entered in the drawing! His wife had entered him and it was a nice early Christmas present. I want to thank Becky and Mindy Price and Kathy Lefler for their time and hard work on the quilt. It is beautiful. I would also like thank Browning for helping us get the shotgun. Congratulations to the winners and how crazy that we are all "Wades".

It was a fun weekend. Thanks to Jodi Stark, Brandee Behling, and Megan Mitchel for helping me carry flags and Congratulations to my sister-in-law Sharlee Wade for winning the girls All-Around in the RMPRA.

Happy Halloween!!!

Well this weekend I realized what the most rewarding, and for me emotional, part of being Miss Rodeo Utah is. My little 3 year old friend Samantha Smith dressed up for Halloween and when people asked her what she was dressed as, she said "Chris". I got all teary-eyed when her grandma told me the story because I knew that I have touched someones life the way that I had been impacted when I was a little girl. I knew that I had become some other little girl's "Mary Shaw". Its such an emotional experience for me knowing that 12 years of chasing my dreams and goals has made an impression on a little girl and that I have done what I am supposed to do as Miss Rodeo Utah. Its something that I have become so passionate about and I hope to have this rewarding experience many times throughout the year. I think that Samantha makes a darling little rodeo queen.

Happy Birthday to Me!!!!

Today was my Birthday. The big 24!!! I had such a good day and want to thank everyone that sent their messages to wish me a Happy Birthday. I got some really good presents. My mom bought me an All-American Girl doll with red hair and brown eyes just like me and she said that when Miss Rodeo America is over and she is done sewing clothes for me, she will make my doll a matching chap outfit. A couple other past Miss Rodeo Utah's have received these dolls and I thought it was very special. I can put it in a shadow box with other great memories of this year. Thanks mom!

Wilderness Circuit Finals

The whole weekend of the Wilderness Circuit Finals was so fun and I enjoyed spending time with all of the girls. We carried sponsor flags at the rodeo each night, Thursday we went to the membership meeting, Saturday we went to the Contract Personnel/Year End Award/Sponsor Luncheon, and after the go-rounds each night there was an award banquet at the Comfort Suites and Holiday Inn. I appreciate the Wilderness Circuit Committee for involving the queens in everything and I encourage everyone to go to the rodeo next year.