2017 Rodeo Austin Annual Report by Rodeo Austin

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2017 Annual Report

Promoting Youth Education - Preserving Western Heritage

CONTENTS 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Rodeo Austin® 9100 Decker Lake Road Austin, Texas 78724 512-919-3000 RodeoAustin.com Info@RodeoAustin.com

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President’s Message

About Rodeo Austin

BBQ Austin

Photographs by Mark Matson, Kirt Steinke, Show Photo by Katina

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

12-13 Fairgrounds

14-15 Rodeo

16-19 Tickets

Eddie Ledesma, President Lance Lively, Secretary-Treasurer

Past Presidents: Hap Feuerbacher Brian Lehne Bryan Teich Shaun Tuggle Gilbert Turrieta Fred Weber Kerry Wiggins

Vice Presidents: Keith Berdoll Steve Jennings David Kardosz KaLyn Laney Joe Straub Brian Yarbrough

20-23 Live Music

24-29 Competitive Events

30-31 Youth Auction

I am incredibly proud to have served as President of Rodeo Austin this past year. I chose Year of the Volunteer as my “mantra” to lead Rodeo Austin through 2016 - 2017. With this focus, Rodeo Austin’s volunteer base increased by 328 new members, who each joined the organization with a passion for raising money for Texas Youth. The dedication each of these volunteers brought to their committees is a large part of the success Rodeo Austin celebrates today, thank you! In 2017, Rodeo Austin stayed true to the slogan, Where Weird Meets Western, with a perfect mix of traditional livestock and rodeo staples and unique Austin food trailers, a famous camel and a 600lb pig! With a fresh goal of embracing the Austin vibe, the Rodeo Austin Fairgrounds included brand new additions of a craft beer garden and the Taste of Texas tent. After a successful season of fundraisers, the Cowboy Breakfast and BBQ Austin kicked off the March festivities on March 3rd, Dress Western Day. Despite a very rainy Saturday, BBQ Austin had a record number of entries in the BBQ Cook-Off and a very successful event overall. The Fair and Rodeo took place March 11-25, 2017, and welcomed a revived north Fairgrounds, nearly 100 live concerts, exciting shows from Fairgrounds entertainers, ProRodeo action, a world-class livestock show and Austin’s largest carnival. Rodeo Austin’s Ride for the Brand Cowboy Tournament returned to showcase the world’s top 96 ProRodeo athletes in each event competing for more than $520,000 in prize money. More than 71,000 fans filled the arena to witness the action play out in the progressive bracket-style format featuring Qualifying, Playoff and Final Rounds. Rodeo fans who couldn’t attend this year had the opportunity to watch the Playoff and Final Round performances broadcast on the Longhorn Network. Rodeo Austin Competitive Events saw more than 8,000 exhibitors. This year’s Youth Auction was held on March 24, 2017 at the Bullock Texas State History Museum and awarded a record of more than $1.44 million to junior livestock exhibitors and Youth Western Art Show students.

STAFF Rob Golding, CEO Katy Blankinship, Senior Manager Jennie Glenn, Senior Manager Katie Richmond, Manager Sara McAuley, Controller Vanessa Richmond, Executive Assistant/HR Administration Richard Kurtze, Operations Coordinator Stephanie Mazurkiewicz, Competitions Coordinator Julie McWright, Ticket Coordinator Hollye Simpson, Exhibits Coordinator Presley Holloway, Sponsorship Coordinator Lindsay Leyden, Marketing Coordinator Alyssa Dotson, Executive Assistant/Operations Administration

A MESSAGE FROM THE President

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Annual Events

Sponsors

Spread the Word

Rodeo Austin involves dedicated volunteers, staff, corporate sponsors and donors, who all contribute time, money and effort to help make the various events successful. As a result of their efforts, Rodeo Austin will award more than $2 million to the youth of Texas in 2017. Thank you for supporting the Rodeo Austin mission, Promoting Youth Education - Preserving Western Heritage. 2017 has been a great year for Rodeo Austin and we are enthusiastically preparing for even greater success in 2018!

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Scholarships & Endowments

Financial Overview

Eddie Ledesma 2017 Rodeo Austin President 2017 ANNUAL REPORT

ABOUT rodeo austin

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jim Achilles Joel Anderson Travis Asklund Kurt Bender Keith Berdoll Matt Berry, Jr. Benny Boyd, Jr. Aaron Cabaza Curtis Calhoun Verlin Callahan Calley Callahan Asklund Tommy Carlson Bob Carroll Laurie Chandler Drew DeBerry

Jeff Denton Jeff Dodd Ernie Dominguez Mike Eledge Jerry Epps Jay Evans Hap Feuerbacher Bobby Finley George Fritz Charles Graham, DVM Tyler Graham Haskell Griffin Greg Hamilton Brian Hill Shawn Hohnstreiter

Justine Howe Sterling Howry Dauphen Jackson Steve Jennings Mary Lou Jones David Kardosz Bill Knolle KaLyn Laney Rick Lange Ashley Ledesma Eddie Ledesma Brian Lehne Paul Linehan Lance Lively Shayne Lockhart

Jardin Loeffler Stacy Looney Jason Magdalena Monica Masters Greg Maphet Tia Miller Steve Mills Dale Mitschke Frosty Moore Paige Morgan Ted Nagel Jason Nassour Gary Newman Courtney Oldham Chris Padgett

Gene Patalik Trey Powers Latius Prikryl Stan Ray Bill Rhyan Marie Richter Steve Skinner Melvin Sobotik Caleb Stafford Joe Straub Hil Stroup Jim Sylvester Jim Taylor Bryan Teich Craig Teykl

Manny Trinidad Shaun Tuggle Terry Turner Gilbert Turrieta Alex Valdes Steven Voelker Stan Voelker Russell Waters Fred Weber Kerry Wiggins Corey Wilson Brian Yarbrough

Past Presidents Tribute

HONORARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Community leaders and influential partners supporting Rodeo Austin.

Rodeo Austin, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, contributes more than $2 million annually to the youth of Texas with the help of 1,100 volunteers, donors and sponsors. Through its acclaimed Livestock Show, Fair, Rodeo and other fundraisers, Rodeo Austin continues to advance its mission, Promoting Youth Education - Preserving Western Heritage. While delivering superior entertainment and boasting an economic impact that exceeds $77 million annually, Rodeo Austin is an established community tradition founded in 1938. Staying true to the official sport of Texas, Austin is home to one of America’s top 5 ProRodeos. The Rodeo Austin Annual Report documents volunteers, financial and relevant data with the goal of providing valuable insight into Rodeo Austin’s operations and presenting data on the supporters of the organization’s mission, Promoting Youth Education - Preserving Western Heritage!

2017 Total giving

$2 million

Thank you for your continued support! 2

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Steve Adler, Mayor, Austin City Council Alison Alter, Council Member, Austin City Council-District Ten Shannon Bangle, Attorney, BEATTY BANGLE STRAMA P.C. Dwayne Bohac, State Representative - District 138, Texas House of Representatives Bill Boone, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Food Service Management Systems Bill Bordelon, Vice President of Product Support, HOLT CAT Power Systems Bama Brown, KVET Murray Callahan, Former Rodeo Austin Board of Director Gregorio “Greg” Casar, Council Member, Austin City Council - District Four Bob Cole, KOKE FM Sherry Cook, Executive Director, TABC Gerald Daugherty, Commissioner, Travis County Commissioners Court - Precinct Three Dawnna Dukes, State Representative - District 46, Texas House of Representatives Sarah Eckhardt, Judge, Travis County Commissioners Court Laura Estes, Director of Sales & Marketing, H-E-B Jason Fearneyhough, Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture, Texas Department of Agriculture Greg Fenves, President, The University of Texas Jimmy Flannigan, Council Member, Austin City Council - District Six Kevin Fowler, Triple 8 Management Delia Garza, Council Member, Austin City Council - District Two Dan Gattis, Judge, Williamson County Commissioners Court Ed Goble, Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director, The University of Texas Athletics Margaret Gomez, Commissioner, Travis County Commissioners Court - Precinct Four John Graham, Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director, Frank Erwin Center Elaine Hart, Interim Austin City Manager Glenn Hegar, Comptroller, State of Texas Sara Hensley, Director, Austin Parks and Recreation Nestor Ho, General Counsel, Silicon Laboratories Peter Holt, CEO, HOLT CAT Peter Holt, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Spurs Sports & Entertainment Ora Houston, Council Member, Austin City Council - District One Donna Howard, State Representative - District 48, Texas House of Representatives Mark Hussey, Texas A&M University Celia Israel, State Representative - District 50, Texas House of Representatives Ann Kitchen, Council Member, Austin City Council - District Five

Margaret Koch, Interim Director, Bullock Texas State History Museum Mark Madrid, President & Chief Executive Officer, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Brian Manley, Chief of Police, Austin Police Department Eric Maund, Manager, Charles Maund Volkswagen Doug Maund, Owner/Chief Financial Officer, Maund Automotive Group Mike McCarty, The McCarty Corporation Stacie McCollum, Director, Programming and Acquisitions, Longhorn Network Sid Miller, Commissioner of Agriculture, Texas Department of Agriculture Tom Noonan, President/Chief Executive Officer, Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau Dan Patrick, Lieutenant Governor, State of Texas Mike Perrin, Men’s Athletics Director, The University of Texas Athletics Chris Plonsky, Women’s Athletics Director, The University of Texas Athletics Leslie Pool, Council Member, Austin City Council - District Seven James Prinz, Former Rodeo Austin Board of Director Nelson Puett, Rodeo Austin Endowment Donor Sabino “Pio” Renteria, Council Member, Austin City Council - District Three Walt Roberts, Assistant Commissioner, Texas Department of Agriculture Eddie Rodriguez, State Representative-District 51, Texas House of Representatives Michael Rollins, President, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Reese Ryan, CEO, Round Rock Express Baseball Brigid Shea, Commissioner, Travis County Commissioners Court - Precinct Two Mark Tester, Director, Austin Convention Center Powell Thompson, Executive Vice President, American Bank of Commerce Bruce Todd, Bruce Todd Public Affairs Kathie Tovo, Mayor Pro Tem, Austin City Council - District Nine Jeff Travillion, Commissioner, Travis County Commissioners Court-Precinct One Ellen Troxclair, Council Member, Austin City Council - District Eight Amy Villarreal, Vice President and General Manager, KEYE Austin, CBS, Telemundo Richard Wallrath, Champion Ranch Kirk Watson, Senator, Texas Senate Paul Workman, State Representative-District 47, Texas House of Representatives 2017 ANNUAL REPORT 3

life members Gary Adams Hebert Adams Bill Aleshire Violet Alexander Joe Alexander Aaron Anderson Kendall Antonelli Luis Argueta George Arnold Rick Assunto Doyne Bailey Gary Baker Jerry Ballard Gonzalo Barrientos Logan Bartz Keith Berdoll Matt Berry, Jr. Samuel T. Biscoe Brad Blaine Joe Blissit Harvey Bloom Dana Boehm Wolf Bouldin Leonard Bouldin Brad Boyett Michael Braley Betty Braley Robert Brandes Bill Brandes Danette Bray John Braziel Katie Brice Greg Browning Douglas Burns Willie Mae Burns

William Bush Ron Chandler Dwain Coffey J.V. Cohorn Jack Cook Donald Cooper Jeanette Courtright Dr. Exalton Delco Mrs. Exalton Delco Larry Deuser Brant Dickerson Jeff Dodd Helen Dodson Marcus Dodson Lloyd Doggett Ernie Dominguez Charles Ducote Roger Durden Barbara Earle Allison Engel Tonya Eppright Wanda Ethridge Kenneth Fairly Janice Forney David Forwood Michelle Fox James Francis Debbie Frazier Lee Garner James Garrison Craig Gatewood Gerri Gayner David Gray Cassie Graydon James Grimm

Dale Grimmett Donna Hale Jan Harrell Laura Hayes Theresa Hayes Andrew Hayes Janet Hees Kenneth Hees Kermit Hees Lydia Hees Novella Heffington Daniel Hernandez Scott Heselmeyer Karen Hickam Gerald Hill Donald Hipple Courtney Hoffman Bob Honts R.W. Hooper Charles Horn Sterling Howry Amy Hudson Carol Huntsberger Bill Hyman Billy Inman Frederick Jackson Doug Jackson Julie Jalufka Amy Jarmon Kenny Jastrow John Jenkins Bill Jerman Mary Lou Jones Leonard Jones Sascha Kardosz

Stanley Keeling David Kendall Charlie King John Kinzell Mark Knolle Lee Ann Knox Sharen Kohutek Tom Kouri Edward Krenek Elizabeth Kupferer Sandy Kurtzman Bucky Lamb Ernest Lawrence Larry Lay Sara Lisch Jardin Loeffler Kim Lockhart Shayne Lockhart Susan Longley Don Mabry Megan Maund Houser David Mellenbruch Delbert McKenzie Temetria McVea John Meadows Lester Meier Clarence Melber Betty Melber John Merritt Richard Meyer Dr. Barbara Mink Michael Monaghan James Morgan Lloyd Morrison Charles Mott

Laurie Moyer Jean Mueller William Murphy Bill Murphy James Nagy Tom Nall Gilbert Nauert Harvey Nauert LaQuita Nauert Steve Newberry Sarah Noteboom Dick Obenhaus Robert Ochoa Steve Orsborn Gene Patalik Matthew Payne Gary Pena Bert Pence Rick Perry Alan Peters Tim Petty Ann Pierce Richard Plumb Bill Pohl Dick Polk Tommy Powers Brenda Preston Mark Prinz James Prinz William Pruitt Tray Rankin Jim Reeves Penny Reeves Jerry Reeves-Goff Richard Reynolds

Harry Rivera Ann Rogers Jennifer Rogers Shelby Rogers Coni Ross Kelly Ryan Jake Rymer N. Wesley Sanders George Sanders Charlie Schnabel Mark Schram LeAnne Schram Gloria Sharp Carolyn Shumaker Harold Simpson Chris Slahetka Joe Solansky Jack Stockton Earlene Sullivan Marty Tanner Sandy Taylor Jim Taylor Lee Turner Dr. Charles Urdy Mrs. Charles Urdy Melanie Uribe Don Ward Watt Wardlaw Russell Waters Cindy West Jeremiah Williams Ron Young

HALL OF FAME Leaders who have demonstrated a long-term dedication to advancing the mission, Promoting Youth Education - Preserving Western Heritage. 2012 Inductees Jimmy Callahan Verlin Callahan Jay Evans Bill Knolle Mike Levi Ted Nagel Robert Sneed

2013 Inductees Mike Eledge Terrell Hamann L.J. Luedecke

2014 Inductees Curtis Calhoun Dr. Charles W. Graham Haskell Griffin Hil Stroup

2015 Inductees Hadley Barrett Stan Voelker

2016 Inductee Tommy Carlson

dIRECTOR EMERITUS A distinguished honor bestowed upon a Director who has demonstrated exemplary service and leadership. 2012 Inductees Marvin Hamann Billy Fred Platt

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2013 Inductee Richard Hill

2014 Inductee Bill Benton

2015 Inductees Bob Avant Don Holcomb

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Individual Founders

Corporate Founders 46 Cattle, LLC Air Wise, Inc. All State Plumbing Alta Builders, Inc. American Constructors, Inc. Austin Engineering Company Austin Region Sovereign Bank Austin Underground, Inc. Baker Drywall Austin, LTD Bank of America Merrill Lynch Bar Ten Creek Ranch Berry - Gammon Partnership BMC Select Border States Electric Box & Associates Bradley Bryan & Associates Brown Distributing Company Callahan’s General Store Calvin’s Electric, LLC Capital Land & Livestock Company Capital Wright Distributing Capitol Aggregrates, Inc. Captex Development Company Carpenter & Associates, Inc. Centex Materials Central Texas Diesel Chasco Constructors, LTD Comerica Bank Crawford Electric Supply Company Craig Cherico Curtis & Carolyn Calhoun Family Partnership, LTD Cypress Valley Preserve Dewey Electric, Inc. Dickey & Son Concrete, Inc. Don Wilson Jewelers Dr. O.B. Jackson, Jr. M.D. DRW Electric, LLC

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Ed Padgett Company, Inc. Elgin Breeding Service Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. Factory Mattress Sales Farm Credit Bank of Texas Floyd’s Glass Company Foodservice Management Systems, Inc. Foust Excavating Fox Service Company Georgetown Innerloop Self Storage GGI Technologies Gracy Title Company Granite Antler Ranch Graves, Doughtery, Hearon & Moody Greater Austin Development Greenwood Harkins, Inc. Griffin Motors Guthrie Lumber Sales, Inc. Hapbach, LLC Hardin Interests Harrell Enterprises, Inc. Hayden Concrete, Inc. Hellas Construction, Inc. Henna Chevrolet, LP Herzog Foundation Drilling, Inc. Hunter Industries, LTD Ironwood Enterprises Jackson Livestock & Ranches Jacobs Engineering Jay Evans Company, LTD Jeffery L. Nash Family, LP Jerry Deese and Company Jimmy Evans Company K L Specialties K.R.M. Concrete Kendrick Land Investment Key Sprinkler Company Knolle Management, LC

KVET/KASE KVUE Television, Inc. Lago Builders, Inc. Lanford Equipment Company, Inc. Lariat B Ranch, LTD Lauren Concrete, LP Leif Johnson Ford II, LTD Lewis Sign Liftetime Aquatics Locke Lord, LLP M Rathmann, LLC Manufacturers Insurance Agency Margie Joseph & Associates Realtors Martin Marietta Martine Properties, Inc. Maund Automotive Group Maverick Excavating Maxwell Locke & Ritter, LLP McNeil FFA Miscellaneous Steel Industries, Inc. MK Development Moore & Moore Enterprises, LTD Mr. Inspector Norton Rose Fulbright, LLP Pacesetter Personnel Pepsi Beverages Company Powell Ebert Smolik PC Prater Automotive Company, Inc. Ramming Paving Company, LTD Ranger Excavating Reinhardt’s, Inc. Republic National Distributing Company RGC Advanced Glass, Inc. Riata Enterprises Riveille Peak Ranch River City Drywall, LP River City Hose & Supply, Inc. Roger Beasley Mazda, Inc.

Rosendin Electric Salem’s Auto Center Schmidt Electric Company, Inc. Schmidt Ranch Schneider Ranch Skinner Transportation, Inc. Smith Excavating & Paving, Inc. Solis Security, Inc. Southside Wrecker Spencer Construction Sterling Custom Homes, Inc. Stock Building Supply Stroup Corporation, LLC Sundance Metal Fabricators Teeple Partners, Inc. Tex-Con Oil Company Texas Corrugators Texas Enterprise, Inc. Texas Surety The Burt Group The Grass Patch, Inc. The Luedecke Group Realtors The McCarty Corporation The Sleep Shop The Whitley Company Thyssen Krupp Elevator Tiemann Land & Cattle Development, Inc. Tim’s Acres, LTD Twin Oaks Game Ranch, LLC Voelker Welding & Construction, Inc. Waterloo Development, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Westlake Orthopaedics Westmoreland Plumbing Company YB Ranch

Jim Achilles Joel Anderson Jennifer Anderson Tricia Argust Kenneth Arnold Jim Arnold Travis Asklund Bob Avant Robin Bailey John T. Baker Jeff Ballard Milton Bankston Sue Barker Ben Barnes Vicki Bayer John Beasley, Jr. David Benson Jane Ann Benton Bill Benton Dan Berdoll David Bethke Mike Black Diron Blackburn Ron Blackmore Joe Bland Kaye Blount Benjamin BoBo Brooke Samuel Boothe Mike Boston Kevin Boswell Korby Bourne Jim Boyce Rhonda Boyce Benny Boyd, Jr. Donna Brady Dane Braun Rick Brinnel, Sr. Schandra Brock Gary Brown Lisa Brown JP Bryant Steve Bryson Lee Buckley Aaron Buford Wes Burch Wayne Burklund Kevin Burks Janis Burrow Aaron Cabaza Verlin Callahan Mike Callahan Murray Callahan Jimmy Callahan Leora Callahan-McCarthy Allison Cambell Tommy Carlson Suzanne Carper Bob Carroll Matt Carson H.C. Carter Margaret Cathey Traci Cavender Walter Chamberlain Laurie Chandler William Cloud

Joe Colbert David Collier Jerry Conway Marty Cook Jessica Cooper Jorge Cortez Perry Coughlin Tommy Cowan Allison Craig Delton Cravey Keith Crawford Laura Culin Rob Cullen Barry Cunningham Gary Daniel Drew DeBerry Michael Deckers Todd deClairmont Jeff Denton Ken Dickensheets Laura Dodd Danny Doering Robert Dorsett Mickey Dorsey Benjamin Doyle Kenny Dryden Patricia Eckert Monty Eckert Tom Eckols Helen Eichblatt Mike Eledge Robert Elizondo Chris Elliott Tom Ellis Craig Engelmann Michael Enoch Joe Bob Everett Les Findeisen Mary Lou Fitzpatrick Greg Forbes Bruce Franks Scott Freng Mike Furry Robert Garrett, III Joe George Bruce Germer Tim Gillespie Kathy Girling-Odom Tyler Graham Charles W. Graham, DVM Cindy Gray Karis Gray Galt Graydon Dennis Green Cindy Greenwood H.A. Guerrero Matthew Gurley Shawn Hagler Leslie Hamann Marvin Hamann Terrell Hamann Mo Hamann Lorraine Hammett Richard Hampton Robert Harlan

Preston Harvey Perry Heath Joe Heffington Steve Held Junior Henson Marilyn Hernandez-Honea Odeen Hibbs Steve Hickman B.W. Hickman Scott Hickman Sharon Hightower Richard Hill Brian Hill David Hill Dianne Hill Kelly Hill Linda Hinkle Cody Hirt Colin Hodges Mike Hodgson Mark Hodgson Paul Holcomb Don Holcomb Michael Holloway Dauphen Jackson Robert Jackson Terry Jackson Darla Jackson Jimmy Jacobs Ron Jacoby Dennie Jagger JP Jansen Anita Janszen Charles Jehl Steve Jennings Virginia Jett Norman Johnson Cyleada Jones Tristan Jones Randy Jones Wylie Jones Jordan Joe Joseph Steve Kallman Matthew Kaplan Casey Kelley Kristy Kercheville Matt Kirk Carol Kitchens Roy Kovar Kristy Krenek Sharon Kunz Royce Lacey Terri Lacy Greg Lander KaLyn Laney Rick Lange Randy Lawrence Dale Layne Eddie Ledesma Linda Lee Dubuisson Brian Lehne Erin Leon Mike Levi Paul Linehan Leah Linney

Lance Lively Lynn Lollar Todd Longwell Stacy Looney Tommy Love Michael Lucas Ronald Lucas Travis Lundgren Don Lundgren Gail Lupton Chris Luton Jaime Lynn Jason Magdalena Jack Martin Gavin Massingill Monica Masters Dick Matz Mark Maund Mike Mays Jeff McDaniel Wayne McDonald Ray McEachern Kent McEntire Jim McNabb George Meihaus, III James Merideth Bryan Millard Tia Miller Steve Mills Josh Mitchell Chris Mitchell LeighAnn Moehring Jim Monaghan Elaine Monaghan Victor Moreno Kerry Morris Bubba Morrison Mike Moyer George Murfee Ted Nagel Jerry Naiser Bill Napier Glenn Neans Gary Newman Al Niece Frank Niendorff Van Nimrick Michael Nixon Conna Nye Robert Ochoa Linda Oertli Wayne Orender Carroll Overton Juanita Pearson Will Peckham Debra Pena-Conrad Paul Pennybacker Melinda Perez Peggy Peterson Mark Petrusek Brent Pfluger Leonard Philipp Deke Pierce Billy Platt Nola Plumb

Jennifer Poehl Lori Polk Shawn Polk Stacie Pollard Steve Popkoff Ronald Potts Edward Priesmeyer Latius Prikryl Nelson Puett Rena Pylant Paul Quinn, Sr. Paul Quinn, Jr. Bill Radford Will Ramirez Jonea Raney Jim Ray Randy Rehmann Mike Reynolds Steven Rhodes Bill Rhyan E.B. “Sonny” Richards Wayne Riddell Steve Rivers Justin Roan Randal Robbins Rick Roberts James Robinson Melody Robinson Karen Robinson David Roche Gary Rodgers Roland Rodriguez Larry Roepke John Rogers, Jr. Ronald Roithner Doug Rummel Nolan Ryan Larry Sandlin Clint Sayers Scott Schenk Richard Schmidt Buddy Schroeder Brian Scott Dennis Scott James Scott Danny Seay Dan Seeds Susan Sheehan John Shelton Mike Shipper Jason Shoumaker Wade Shumaker Dannie Simons Tiffany Simpson Michael Sloan Mack Smith Harvey Smith Anna Sneed Elaine Sobotik Melvin Sobotik Leilani Solberg Jay Southworth Barbara Staley David Stevens D. Shane Stevens

Brad Stewart Steve Stolle Craig Stoppenhagen Joe Straub Terry Struble Floyd Stull Steve Summers Rick Talley Bill Tamm John Taylor Bryan Teich Bill Thompson Tony Tijerina Michelle Tobias Jim Tracey Adrian Trevino Steve Trevino Manny Trinidad Shaun Tuggle Kenneth Tumlinson B.L. Turlington Stacy Turlington-Dollar Ricky Turner Terry Turner Jim Turner Sharon Turner Gilbert Turrieta Ronnie Urbanczyk Alex Valdes Gary Valdez Melissa Valerio Rachel Vasquez Bert Vasut Clarence Vinklarek Edward Volek Wayne Voswinkel Marlene Wahl Kristie Waid Suann Waight Brenda Walker Larry Walker Justin Walker Steve Watson Mike Weaver Bill Webb Fred Weber Steve Whitaker Don White Dana White Stephanie Whitten Roselind Wieland Cassandra Wiggins Kerry Wiggins Laura Wilkes Duke Williams Michael Willingham Randy Willis Jaymes Willoughby Jerry Winetroub Whitney Withers Cliff Woerner Chris Woods Brian Yarbrough Rebecca Young Montgomery Angelo Zottarelli

2017 ANNUAL REPORT

volunteers Year of the Volunteer number of volunteers

number of Committees

1,139

total hours volunteered annually

average hours of annual service per volunteer

79,502

69.8

total value* of volunteer service

$1,999,480

*The current Texas state estimated value of volunteer time is $25.15 an hour

Top Hand Award recipient Brian Lehne stands with members of Team Rodeo Austin. TOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS & NOMINEES FOR COMMITTEEMAN OF THE YEAR* Erica Cook, Backstage Laura Culin, BBQ Auction & Concert Susan Dorsey, BBQ Austin Sarah Hendricks, Competitive Events Alexis Hostetter, Gala Malee Hundsdorfer, Souvenir Dennis Kelly, Rodeo Dawn Liesmann, Youth Auction Amy Linder, Fashion & Fine Art

Martin Martinez, Hospitality LaQuita Nauert, Operations Melinda Perez, Bullet Proof Cynthia Pulley, Calf Scramble Ralph Reinhardt, Cowboy Breakfast Michelle Desormeau Roberts, 100X Marcel Sendejo, Ambassadors Mark Shaw, Shoot Out Darrell Winslett, Event Staff

*All top committee members selected by committee chairs are finalists for Committeeman of the Year.

MEDIA PARTNER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman Anne Nicholson, CBS Austin Tania Ortega, FOX7

LONE RANGER AWARD NOMINEES Sarah Figueroa, The Davis Group Sheryl Fisher, GMC Catering Sean Ford, Sunset Valley Police Chief

More than 70% of Rodeo Austin volunteers returned in 2017 8 8

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JUNIOR LEADERS CONTEST Cassidy Weems, Junior Leader of the Year Madeline Holder, Rookie of the Year Abbey Jennings, Junior Rookie of the Year

MOST DEDICATED COMMITTEE CHAIR NOMINEES Haskell Griffin Jenny Meyer Joel Anderson Dauphen Jackson Melvin Sobotik Laurie Chandler Rick Lange Caleb Stafford Charles DiTullio Ashley Ledesma Terry Turner Ernie Dominguez Shayne Lockhart Alex Valdes Melinda Fiebig Ricky Masters George Fritz

MOST DEDICATED COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR NOMINEES JR Andrews John Barrows Kurt Bender Matt Berry, Jr. Bobbie Bishop Brad Boyett Amelie Cabaza James Chelf Stephen Cummings Jeff Denton Jeff Dodd Hilary Dominguez Jerry Epps Carla Ford Kara Garrett Tyler Graham Karis Gray Ben Haley Charlie Hamilton Paul Hermesmeyer Leonard Jones Leslie Knudsen

Jeri Leseman Solitaire Lind Cheryl Lively Cullen Loeffler Jardin Loeffler Monica Masters Kristen Mattox Temetria McVea Rebecca McWilliams Jamie McWright Chris Mellenbruch Tia Miller Steve Mills Kristin Miner Dale Mitschke Oscar Montoya Jason Nassour Jason Nehring Courtney Oldham Gene Patalik Nola Plumb Trey Powers

Shirley Pruitt Travis Randig Bill Rhyan Marie Richter Karen Robinson Jeff Rutkowski Brian Schultz Greg Schultz Jake Straub Manny Trinidad Susan Turrieta Ashley Ulbricht Charlie Ulbricht Steven Voelker Russell Waters Fred Weber

Bold designates 2017 Award Winner. Other winners to be announced May 19, 2017 2017 ANNUAL REPORT

BBQ Austin

Rain or shine, BBQ Austin was a good time! For the second New to the event this year was Gebby’s BBQ that provided free samples year, Rodeo Austin held BBQ Austin the weekend before the to eventgoers. Fair and Rodeo, March 3 - 4. A record 101 teams competed for titles in the following categories: Despite a rainy Saturday, BBQ Austin welcomed an estimated brisket, ribs, chicken, beans, bloody mary and more. Overall the event 13,000 people and featured some of Texas’ best BBQ, Austin’s raised $80,769. 2017 Champions: largest carnival and live music headlined by Charlie Robison Grand Champion: Double Barrel and Kyle Park.

BBQ COMMITTEE

Cookers Reserve Grand Champion: Outsiders

The purpose of the BBQ Austin Committee is to host the annual BBQ Austin that takes place the weekend prior to start of the Fair Evelyn Garnett Cynthia Gillespie and Rodeo.

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Shayne Lockhart, Chair Oscar Montoya, Vice Chair Nola Plumb, Vice Chair Steven Voelker, Vice Chair Keith Berdoll, Vice President Liaison Brian Lehne, Past President Liaison Lauren Adkins Kerry Afflerbaugh Lisa Aguilar Heather Allen Michelle Allen Robert Alvarado Norma Babcock Steve Babcock Shelly Baker Steve Baker Tess Baker Tommy Barker Brittany Baugh Lori Baugh Danielle Bayer Mitchell Bayer

Veronica Beyer Gregg Bickwermert Harley Blackburn Cheryl Bonorden Linda Botello Brad Boyett Danielle Boyett Susan Boyett Dewy Brooks Amanda Bryand Andre Bryant Vanessa Bucher Susan Carlson Cheryl Carrabba Wade Carter Richard Carter

Cecil Clawson Laura Culin Julie Deinzer Derek DeJoe Mickey Dorsey Susan Dorsey Michael Dunnigan Riley Edwards Carol Evans Diana Everman Belinda Flores Roland Flores Thalia Flores Jennifer Fox Londa Freeman Marty Galliart

Tom Goike Barbara Goodson Judy Graven Robin Gutierrez Meloni Haggerton James Harris Wanda Hawkins Steve Hays Paul Hermesmeyer Ashley Higginbottom Mary Humphreys Felicia Jackson Shannon Jacque Ed Johns Ryan Kaderka Dennis Kemper Mark Kochanski Anissa Kocian Karol Kyno Leola Lamb Tom Langley Lisa Larson Glenda Lee Victoria Lee

Ken Leifeste Solitaire Lind Denise Little Julie Little Ron Little Steven Little Kim Lockhart Katie Logue David Lord John Lubenow Katherine Lutter Milton Mallory Michael Marek Gabriel Martinez Melinda Martinez Stephanie Martinez Stephanie McAndrew Nathan McDaniel Traci McLeod Dustin Merkel Valerie Mireles Melanie Mitchell Caryn Moore Julie Moore Paulette Morris Davy Munsterman

James Ockleberry Michelle Ockleberry Katherine Opatrny Michael Opatrny Krista Palermo Kaylee Payne Sherry Payne Melinda Perez Island Phillips Richard Plumb Thomas Ponzio William Pruitt Rena Pylant Terri Reiley Rick Roberts Ronald Roberts Christine Rookey Kelsey Rose Matt Rutherford Juan Sauceda Eric Schoenduby LeAnne Schram Mark Schram Julie Scully Kimberly Simpson Diane Skubal

Eleaine Sobotik Melvin Sobotik Chuck Stickler Christopher Tatsch Russell Thurmon Mandy Torrez Sandy Trevino Sharon Trammell Katherine Tuggey Clarence Victorian Katie Victorian Marie Warden Ryan Weis Kreg White Ronald White Curtis Wilks Rhonda Willingham Michael Willingham Gaynell Wilson Cedric Wooley Matthew Ziemnicki

2017 ANNUAL REPORT

Fairgrounds Austin’s Largest Carnival - 58 carnival rides - 31 carnival games

Fairground eats - 17 independent food vendors - 12 local food trucks

The Rodeo Austin Fairgrounds held true to the theme, Where Weird Meets Western. For the traditional fairgoers, they could enjoy a wide variety of attractions, including: Swifty Swine Pig Races, Tomás Garcilazo - The Charro, Kidstown (including petting zoo, pony rides and milking demostrations) and Team Ghostrider. In addition to these staples, the north Fairgrounds took on a new vibe as the place to be. A brand new Craft Beer Garden featuring products from Revolver, Coors, Blue Moon and Crispin along with local food trucks made many Austinites feel right at home. A partnership between The Texas Department of Agriculture and H-E-B showcased Quest for Texas Best and Go Texan products daily for fairgoers to sample.

weather report Sat. 3/11

High: 65 Low: 61 Tue. 3/14

High: 73 Low: 41 fri. 3/17

High: 82 Low: 65 mon. 3/20

The Fairgrounds also featured 59 commercial vendors, 3 mobile marketing units, “Clyde” the famous camel, Rastus the 600lb pig and the always popular Avenue of Breeds.

High: 85 Low: 64

Adult admission was $8 and child admission was $5. Parking was $15 per car. The Fairgrounds hosted more than 240,000 guests in 2017.

High: 85 Low: 66

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thu. 3/23

Sun. 3/12

High: 61 Low: 47 wed. 3/15

High: 75 Low: 48 Sat. 3/18

High: 84 Low: 65

High: 68 Low: 47

High: 78 Low: 58

Rick Lange, Chair JR Andrews, Vice Chair Kurt Bender, Vice Chair Jeff Denton, Vice Chair Steve Mills, Vice Chair David Kardosz, Vice President Liaison Shaun Tuggle, Past President Liaison

Sun. 3/19

High: 85 Low: 65 wed. 3/22

High: 85 Low: 63

High: 84 Low: 68

High: 82 Low: 63

The purpose of the Operations Committee is to support all committees of Rodeo Austin logistically and hands on through setup, execution of, and completion of each committee’s respective events. The committee will ensure the acts, exhibits and vendors are welcomed, their needs are met during set up, show time and teardown while ensuring contracts are followed and in compliance.

thu. 3/16

tue. 3/21

fri. 3/24

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

mon. 3/13

Sat. 3/25

High: 82 Low: 52

Bradley Andrews Kendra Andrews Tonya Andrews Javier Bazan Joseph Beall Kelly Bender Ronald Bender Allison Cambell Bob Carroll Cynthia Dear Douglas Dear Todd deClairmont

Robert Everett Jasmin Fine Adrian Frady Glenn George Wayne Goodman Terry Grona Brian Hill Jeremy Hohnstreiter Shawn Hohnstreiter Tammy Hulsey Emily Ivins

Hershell Johnston Mark Knolle Suzanne Lange Debby Lawrence Randy Lawrence Randy Lawrence, Jr. Adam Lewis Steven Little Antonio Mancini Scott Manning Greg Maphet

David Mattlage Jacob McCaleb Andrea McFarland Kevin McPherson James Meador Joseph Meador Jud Meier Nancy Moreno LaQuita Nauert Joe O’Brien Jennifer Orman

Michael Orman Craig Peters Crystal Pugh Eric Pugh Tommy Rakowitz Rick Roberts Jesse Sandoval Mark Shaw Diane Skubal Chris Slahetka Tina Steiner

Michelle Stone Randall Surrey Kevin Todd Terry Turner Ben Van Roekel Leticia Vazquez Roger Vazquez Melvin Washington Fred Weber Michael Willingham Rand Zumwalt 2017 ANNUAL REPORT

RODEO The Rodeo Austin Ride for the Brand Cowboy Tournamentâ&#x201E;˘ returned for the third year and awarded over $500,000 in prize money.

The final three performances were recorded and broadcast on the Longhorn Network.

The Qualifying Round took place March 11-22, 2017, and spotlighted eight contestants each night in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and bull riding events. $230,400 was split between these 12 performances. The top 16 athletes overall advanced on to the Playoff Round.

Dane Andress Jason Andress Lloyd Bjorgo Christy Burch Brandon Crain Jed Evans Alyson Falk Megan King James Grimm Michael Harwerth Kelcy Horne Rebecca Horne Leslie Jackson Dennis Kelley John Kelley MJ Kelley William Kelley Jason Krenek Kurt Landry Frank Lawhon

The Playoff Round took place March 23-24, 2017. Each night, eight athletes competed per event for a total of $140,000. The Final Round hosted the top eight athletes from each event, paying out a total of $200,000. The winner of each event received a Rodeo Austin branding iron and the title of Champion.

RODEO COMMITTEE The purpose of the Rodeo Committee is to provide a fair and safe event for contestants and world class entertainment for fans. Ricky Masters, Chair Tyler Graham, Vice Chair Jeri Leseman, Vice Chair Dale Mitschke, Vice Chair Travis Randig, Vice Chair David Kardosz, Vice President Liaison Shaun Tuggle, Past President Liaison

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Jeffrey Pruitt Shirley Pruitt Dana Randig Walter Randig Richard Reinap Ali Rhyan Paige Robinson Lynda Smith Bill Tamm Krystal Towery Cathie Tuggle Ashleigh Vanderveer Rachel Vasquez Leo Velarde Maverick Velarde Callie Ward Tommy Ward Tiffany Weber Kreg White

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EVENT STAFF COMMITTEE The purpose of the Event Staff Committee is to provide guest hospitality, take tickets and ensure world class entertainment for fans. Terry Turner, Chair Kara Garrett, Vice Chair Novella Heffington, Vice Chair Leonard Jones, Vice Chair Tia Miller, Vice Chair David Kardosz, Vice President Liaison Shaun Tuggle, Past President Liaison Charlotte Adams Charlotte Anderson Lucy Angel Julie Arldt Brian Aubin Linda Aubin Jon Banks Linda Banks Veronica Baragas Sandy Barbari Salena Bargsley Breana Barton Vickie Barton Lindsay Bauerle Lori Baugh David Benson Sheri Beggs Ponda Bethke Shirley Bibles Alexander Blackburn Harley Blackburn Cheryl Bonorden Karen Boes Billie Bonugli Christy Bonugli Sharon Boone Bryon Borchers Susie Bostik Dee Dee Bowles Benjamin Boyer Andrew Brandt Aaron Bray James Bray Johnathan Brockway Julie Brockway Scotta Brooks Ashley Brown Ruth Bullock Jim Bunt Brynna Bunte Tina Cale Deanna Campos Mike Carter Artise Chambliss Jacob Chambliss Neeley Chancellor Phillip Chappell Chris Clay Morgan Clay Andrea Cleveland William Cleveland Doug Clowes Andrea Coles Jill Collins Shawn Colson Ronda Comer Daniel Contreras Krisha Cook Sara Coon Sharon Cooper 18

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Gordon Craig Jean Crawford Lisa Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amato Pam Daniel Sandra Daughtery Brenda Davidson Alex Denison Michelle Desormeau Roberts Judy Devine Jann Dionne Mary Dobbs Lolita Doll Megan Domel Robert Doss Roberto Dovalina Gaitan Eddie Carrie Esparza Diana Everman Mark Fenton Stacey Fenton Brooke Fincher Pat Finlay Pamela Flynn Shauntal Fort Michelle Fox Londa Freeman Marty Galliart Michelle Garcia Brian Garvel Shirley Garvel Alma Garza Robert Gebhardt Laura Gibson Billy Giles Cynthia Gillespie Dorothy Gillette Dawn Goldberg Stu Goldberg Anthony Gomez Dianne Gomez Carlene Gonzalez Juan Gonzalez Judy Graven Elaina Griffiths Michael Grooms Pam Grooms Debe Guerra Eddie Guerra Dianna Gunn Carol Gwynn Diane Hagan Skylar Hagan Jody Hamby Donna Hammond Lisa Hammond Derek Hanks Susan Hansen Gena Hardison Joann Harkins

John Harris Stacey Harris Kit Haverland Roger Haverland Hadley Hempel Rosalie Henry Tracy Henson Misty Hernandez Jeanette Hickman Linda Hickman Brenda Highsmith Cynthia Hill Cynthia Hilt Leonard Hilt Harvey Holt Rodney Homer Diana Hood Alexis Hostetter Trisha Howard Linda Howell Lori Hudson Rick Hulsey Tammy Hulsey James Jackson Shannon Jacque Amy Jett Donna Johnson Jackie Johnson Julie Johnson Linda Johnson Shawn Johnson Cyleada Jones Eugenio Justo Scott Kaderka George Kavchak Michele Kavchak Mike Kelly Dennis Kemper Terry Kinniell-Maletta Denise Kirkham Traci Kitchen Christine Klein Harry Klein Norma Klein Mark Knolle Kristi Koch Tiffany Koenig Leola Lamb Susan Lambert Lindley Brad Lancaster Christi Lancaster Kevin Lancaster Marie Landon Megan Landon Brian Lantz Chad Larson Kelly Larson Lisa Larson Frances Ledenbach Gregory Ledenbach

Caren Lee Lindsey Lee Becky Linam Leah Linney Julie Little Diana Lopez Veronica Lopez Anita Lundell Christina Mabrey Mike Marak Michael Marek Kelley Markert Glinda Martinez David Mason John Mason Sheryl Mason Thomas Mason Cat Mattingly Della Maxson Monroe McAdoo Katherine McCaston Annette McCoy Melanie McCoy Karlee McKean Carolyn McKee Tim McKellop Laura McKinney Connor McQuage Shelly McWilliams Davina Merkel Keith Merkel Deborah Milam Ginny Miller Kasi Miller Laurie Miller Nacole Miller Norm Miner Halle Mitchell Laurie Moore Roberta Moreno Michelle Moxley Nancy Moxley Liz Mundell Steve Nair Katrina Nance Jason Nehring Kenneth Nichols Cecelia Noll Edward Nunez Karen Nunez Debbie Ochoa Debra Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Victoria Olivarez Lynn Olson Addison Orsborn Steve Orsborn Weston Orsborn Kaylee Payne Sherry Payne Jolee Pekarek

Paul Pennybacker Gabriel Perez Margie Petru Beverly Petrusek Christopher Petrusek Mark Petrusek Jennifer Pfiel Jordan Phillips Cynthia Pierson Pulley Gail Pitchford Robert Pitchford Savannah Powers Tommy Powers Paul Prudden Greg Pryer Linda Pryer Savannah Pryer Robert Puente Junie Quilty Henderson Tiffani Ragan Anna Lee Ramirez Elena Ramirez Jackie Ramirez Bruce Raney Jonea Raney Wesley Raney Timothy Rathke Jan Redd David Reineke Nancy Retzloff Susan Reychlik David Reyna Norma Reyna Jeannie Richter Lauren Richter Heather Riley Evelyn Robinson Sheryl Roemer Donna Roland Yana Romoser Sammy Salazar Bruce Sandifer Ashley Scarborough David Scarborough Pam Scarborough LeAnne Schram Rebecca Schroeder Sarah Schumaker Brenda Scott LeAnna Scott Ray Selvera Mack Sherrod Loretta Shields Geni Silvey Royana Sims Andrew Sitomer Cassandra Smith Cheryl Smith Curtis Smith James Smith

Mary Tracy Smith Donald Solberg Leilani Solberg Bertha Soriano Linzi Standiford Michael Stathem Brooke Stevenson Sheila Stokley Patricia Subia Ashley Suhler Steve Summers Alyssa Swearingen Joan Tatum Beverly Tennell Robert Thomas Charles Tijerina Ricky Tindell Sonja Tindell Samantha TruchsessStathem Debbie Trumble Tammy Tschirhart Georganne Upchurch David Urban Alicia Vardo Jimmy Vasquez Diane Vasquez Jana Vaughn Irene Venegas Trudy Vertrees Kaitlyn Vogel Marj Waley Latoya Walker Mitch Walker Donna Wallace Adam Walton Charles Warner Gayl Webb Kimberly Webb Walker Webb Carl Wentzel Cindy West Heidi Williams Teresa Williford Gaynell Wilson Ashley Winslett Brian Winslett Darrell Winslett Laura Winslett Dawn Wuthrich Cecil Ybarra Edwin Young

Top Selling Shows: Cody Johnson

JOsh Turner

Dwight Yoakam

Kenny Rogers

Kevin Fowler

Cole Swindell

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BACKSTAGE COMMITTEE The purpose of the Backstage Committee is to provide a safe, secure and relaxed environment to the main stage performer, as well as their crew, band and family, for the date they are under contract. Backstage Committee also provides hospitality and logistics for all Xtreme Seats. Jenny Meyer, Chair John Barrows, Vice Chair Temetria McVea, Vice Chair Lance Lively, Vice President Liaison Kerry Wiggins, Past President Liaison Brittany Baugh David Benson David Boswell Terri Bowden Gary Brown Jerry Burgener Allison Cambell Margi Clark Beverly Clendennen Erica Cook Heather Cron Jamie Evans Brooke Fincher Johanna Fite Marisa Garcia Patricia Genton Tom Goike Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Wan Grimes

Staying true to Austinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Live Music Capital of the World mantra, Rodeo Austin featured nearly 100 live concerts in the month of March. Hosted on the Outdoor Stage, 100X Club Stage, Main Stage, BBQ Austin, Cowboy Breakfast and at the Bullet Proof Party, the concerts featured bands ranging from traditional country to R&B. This year, the outdoor stage featured 39 bands with a total of 50 sets over the 15 days of Fair and Rodeo. The 100X Club had two bands, Monte Good and the Honky Tonk Heroes and The Jason Roberts Band, that kept attendees dancing for 15 days.

Cindy Guzman Donna Hammond Mike Hearn Lucinda Hinton Alexis Hostetter Katherine Howard Jason Johnson Ashley Karpinski Keith Karpinski David Kilventon Sara Kilventon Kristen Kirkpatrick Traci Kitchen Christine Klein Victoria Lee Stacy Looney Stephanie Mannella Alesha Marburger

Loree Mathieson Mitchell McDermott Deborah Milam Erica Millard Ginny Miller Steve Moreland Paige Morgan Julie Nichols John Nolker Cecelia Noll Kirsten Notaro Gary Pena Sierra Perkins Jennifer Pierce Rachael Pierce Lisa Pratt Rena Pylant Vicki Renfro

Justin Roan David Robertson Andrew Sitomer Loretta Smith Linzi Standiford Tricia Sullivan Randall Surrey Lynne Tames Lisa Thomas Susan Thompson Russell Thurmon Doug Treuter Tammy Tschirhart Amy Wentworth Jeri Wines Dana Woods Amanda Worrell

2017 Main Stage Lineup Dwight Yoakam Charley Pride Elle King Cole Swindell Fitz and the Tantrums Bobby Bones & the Raging Idiots Randy Rogers Band Chase Bryant Kenny Rogers Neal McCoy JOsh Turner Patti LaBelle Old Dominion Cody Johnson Kevin Fowler

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100x COMMITTEE The purpose of the 100X Committee is to provide a hospitality-driven dance club during the Fair and Rodeo that provides an entertainment opportunity for volunteers, the public and ProRodeo Athletes. Don Mabry, Chair Stephen Cummings, Vice Chair Brian Yarbrough, Vice President Liaison Gilbert Turrieta, Past President Liaison Heather Allen Peri Aubuchon Mitchell Bayer Hannah Beeson David Boswell Danielle Boyett Amanda Bryand William Butler Allison Cambell Jacob Chambliss Michelle Chiles Margi Clark Beverly Clendennen Erin Cooper Seth Cooper Pam Dahl Runey Davis Julie Deinzer Michelle Desormeau Roberts Brant Dickerson Katie Dickerson

Carol Evans Shauntal Fort Alma Garza Kirstin Gilstrap Barbara Goodson Donald Goodson, Jr. Kristen Goodson Bradley Greenlee Chris Harlan Joel Holder John Holinka Ed Johns Noelle Jones Traci Kitchen Ken Leifeste Lynnette Lev Kyliegh Lindholm April Mabry Antonio Mancini Stephanie Mannella Scott Manning

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Melanie McCoy Nathan McDaniel Laura McKinney Rebecca McWilliams Dalton Moore Kirsten Notaro Robert Ochoa Trixie Overcashier Andrea Paskert Paul Pennybacker Patricia Prentice Lauren Prikryl Danielle Reeves Roderick Reinhard Vicki Renfro Pamela Renner Jody Richards Heather Riley Ronald Roberts David Robertson Samantha Rostek

Juan Sauceda Ashley Schaffer Sarah Sellstrom Marcel Sendejo Melissa Shepherd Nicole Sisca Brittney Smith Loretta Smith Chuck Stickler Dianne Sweeney John Taylor Kellie Trinidad Charlie Ulbricht Rob Wales Michael Wehmeyer Danielle Wilkins Jeri Wines Roger Wines Brian Winslett Amanda Worrell Matthew Ziemnicki

Hospitality Committee George Fritz, Chair Danny McDaniel, Vice Chair Lance Lively, Vice President Liaison Kerry Wiggins, Past President Liaison Margie Austin Judy Devine Johnny Klenn Jenna Lockhart Teresa Lozano Manny Mancias Melanie McCoy Mitchell McDermott Kellye Mireles Nancy Moreno Cynthia Pierson Pulley Thomas Rice Sally Rodriguez Steve Salyers Cathy Shay Connie Teykl Emily Wethington Claudia Yanez

The Bullet Proof Party closes out the annual Fair and Rodeo with food, drinks, live music and a live auction. This exclusive two-day event is a great way to show groups of friends and clients a good time. Friday night featured food by Good Luck Grill and live music from Texas Unlimited Band, and Saturday highlighted food from Lucyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fried Chicken and music from Suede. The event raised $101,943 towards Rodeo Austinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission.

BULLET PROOF COMMITTEE The purpose of the Bullet Proof Committee is to provide a contributor-driven private party on the last two nights of the Fair and Rodeo. Jason Magdalena, Chair Carla Ford, Vice Chair Jason Nehring, Vice Chair Brian Schultz, Vice Chair Ashley Ulbricht, Vice Chair Steven Voelker, Vice Chair Brian Yarbrough, Vice President Liaison Gilbert Turrieta, Past President Liaison Heather Allen Robin Bailey Angel Baldree Danielle Bayer Mitchell Bayer Gina Bench-Bretzke Linda Botello Brad Boyett Danielle Boyett Amanda Bryand Vanessa Bucher Tina Cale Eliette Cohen Dianna Colton Luis Cuellar Runey Davis

Julie Deinzer Ava Denton Michelle Desormeau Roberts Emily Dietman Megan Domel Michael Dunnigan Johanna Fite Evelyn Garnett Javier Garza Riley Gentry Jerry Greer Susan Greer Susan Gregson Terry Grona Michael Harwerth

Joel Holder Jay Horn Rick Hulsey Mary Humphreys Ed Johns Ryan Kaderka Dennis Kemper Brian Lantz Lisa Larson Kiall Luckie Antonio Mancini Patti Maund David McCaleb Laura McKinney Laurie Miller Melanie Mitchell

Art Moore Stacy Nehring Julie Nichols Victoria Olivarez Krista Palermo Andrea Paskert Kaylee Payne Sherry Payne Melinda Perez Craig Peters Tiffani Ragan Wesley Raney Danielle Reeves Roderick Reinhard Austin Reynolds Jody Richards

Ronald Roberts Kelsey Rose Juan Sauceda Ashley Schaffer Eric Schoenduby Rebecca Schroeder Dana Schuneman Melissa Shepherd Nicole Sisca Brittney Smith Donald Solberg Leilani Solberg Randy Stanton Ryan Starks Dianne Sweeney John Taylor 2017

Travis Thorne Charlie Ulbricht Scott Voelker Marie Warden Kreg White Ronald White Cody Whittington Sue Wiehe Braylon Wilcott Danielle Wilkins Gaynell Wilson Brandon Zamarripa

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COMPETITIVE EVENTS The Competitive Events Department attracts youth and adults from across the United States to participate in a diverse set of educational and character building competitions. In total, there were 8,134 entries for the Junior Livestock Show, Open Livestock Show, Horse Show, Ultimate Scramble Championship, Mutton Bustinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Youth Western Art Show and Miss Rodeo Austin Scholarship Contest. The

Open and Youth Longhorn Show was the largest of its kind that Rodeo Austin has ever hosted. In addition, the Junior Breeding Heifer Show had a record number of entries and arrivals this year. Today, Rodeo Austin is home to one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top Junior Livestock Shows. The Ultimate Scramble Championship (USC) was held March 18, 2017, with 160 young competitors. Multiple heats led to the championship round in the Rodeo Arena. A total of $115,000 was awarded to USC competitors.

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Debby Abigt Jennifer Anderson Hannah Beeson Sheri Beggs Kelly Bender Bob Bishop Harley Blackburn John Blackstock Karla Blackstock Melissa Bond Lisa Bonner Jennifer Bremer April Bridget Susan Brown Diana Burrow Verlin Callahan Jaye Chasteen Nida Chompunich Stephanie Clutter Shelley Conran Stephen Conran Jerry Cooke Jeremy Deutsch Katie Dickinson

Jann Dionne Ernie Dominguez Michele Dupy Jolie Durand Harold Eubanks Jo Eubanks Joseph Eubanks Andy Feild Tom Feild Will Feild Lindsey Fetty Vickers Kayla Fink Smith Fletcher Greg Forbes Melissa Forbes Brenda Foss Anna George Christina Graham Bradley Greenlee Jerry Grona Terry Grona Diane Hagan Kristin Hagan

Skylar Hagan James Haugen Wanda Hawkins Novella Heffington Nathan Hendricks Sarah Hendricks Paul Hermesmeyer Scott Heselmeyer Janine Hess Brian Hill Jason Hodde Vernon Hodde Meggie Hodge John Holinka Billy Inman Felicia Jackson Kelly James Amy Janecka Tom Jennings Shawn Johnson Lisset Kanak Pamela Kardosz Sascha Kardosz Dusty Kiggins

Bob Carroll, Chair Bobbie Bishop, Vice Chair Jeff Dodd, Vice Chair Chris Mellenbruch, Vice Chair Greg Schultz, Vice Chair KaLyn Laney, Vice President Liaison Hap Feuerbacher, Past President Liaison Ashley Kilgore John Kinzell Penny Lewis Dawn Liesmann Kyliegh Lindholm Bernadette Lingo Betty Marak Michael Marcks David Marcon Sharon Marcon Marty Martinez Sarah Matz Leslie Mayher David McCaleb Jacob McCaleb Katherine McCaston Marilyn McCauley Mike McCauley Barney McClure Danny McDaniel Jan McDonald Karlee McKean Caitlin McKenna

Casey McKinney Halle Mitchell Paige Morgan JJ Murphy Shawna Newman Donna Nichols Leslie Osmera Laura Parunak Johnathon Pate William Peckham Jolee Pekarek Marie Pesch Margie Petru Kara Powers Savannah Powers Lisa Pratt Patricia Prentice Jeffrey Pruitt Shirley Pruitt Penny Reeves Pamela Renner Joy Roman Tyler Rosser Mark Rowley

Olivia Sanchez Julie Scully Becky Silco Kimberle Smith Mary Tracy Smith Linzi Standiford Michael Stathem Montana Strawn Amanda Sudduth Dest Sudduth Jim Sylvester Colby Talley Rickey Talley Susan Thompson Sandy Trevino Kellie Trinidad Jesse Trocino Terry Turner Jessica Twohig Ryan Vickers Kaylan Viktorin Doug Vrabel Susan Vrabel Donna Wallace

Fred Weber Catherine Werner Corey Wilson Shirley Winsier Zachary Winsier Melanie Wise Michele Wright Brandi Young Tammy Young Evan Zimmerman

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Gold Stirrup Rodeo Austin began hosting the Gold Stirrup Horse Show in 2010. This unique horse show provides youth and adults with special needs a chance to participate in different equine events. The event took place on March 11 and featured 274 entries in the following categories: Western and English horsemanship/ equitation classes, trail, barrels and showmanship. Rodeo Austin helps cover expenses including lunch, entry fees and stall fees. Each first place class winner is awarded a buckle. Programs that participated in

CALF SCRAMBLE COMMITTEE The purpose of the Calf Scramble Committee is to raise funds to award 4-H/FFA students certificates to purchase a livestock project of their choosing and to show at the next year’s event. The committee administers the Ultimate Scramble Championship event at Rodeo Austin. Ashley Ledesma, Chair Jake Straub, Vice Chair Shirley Pruitt, Vice Chair Joe Straub, Vice President Liaison Bryan Teich, Past President Liaison

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Jennifer Anderson Steve Babcock Jeff Ballard Brittany Baugh Alexander Blackburn Michelle Chiles Betsy D’Acierno Michelle Desormeau Roberts Mary DeWitt-Rodriguez Michael Dunnigan Jolie Durand Jessica Embry Kayla Fink

George Fritz Tom Goike Paul Hermesmeyer Jason Hodde James Hoskins Dauphen Jackson Amy Janecka Mike Jones Tiffany Landry Brittany Ledesma Monica Masters Caitlin McKenna Mike Moyer JJ Murphy

Shawna Newman Codi Ochoa Robert Ochoa Terry Ochoa Jennifer Orman Michael Orman Cynthia Pierson Pulley Clayton Pulley Roland Rodriguez Susan Ronshausen Samantha Rostek Susan Sheehan Brittney Smith

2017 were: All Star Equestrian, Marbridge Longhorn Equestrian Team, S.H.A.R.E., Dream a Dream, Learning Together Equestrians, Beyond the Arena, H.E.L.P., Towns Mills Equestrian, R.O.C.K., Harth Foundation, Hoofbeats Academy, Sunset Riders and Turn N Burn.This year’s Top Club Winner was H.E.L.P., showing exemplary sportsmanship and team spirit.

Tim Smith Shelton Smitherman Brooke Stevenson Sheila Stokley Justin Straub Connie Teykl Krystal Towery Steve Trevino Kellie Trinidad Manny Trinidad Amy Vierling Zach Watts Rand Zumwalt

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YOUTH AUCTION The Youth Auction, held on March 24, 2017, at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, set a record for Rodeo Austin and awarded a total of $1.44 million; of that $1,364,725 went to Junior Livestock exhibitors and $78,600 was awarded to Youth Western Art Show students. Youth Auction proceeds are raised by a committee of volunteers who donate their time and dollars to award exhibitors. The committee relies heavily on philanthropic business and community leaders and buyers groups from across the state who believe in investing in youth. At the auction, exhibitors get to meet their buyers and thank them.

YOUTH AUCTION COMMITTEE The purpose of the Youth Auction Committee is to support the projects of the youth of Texas and the Rodeo Austin Scholarship Fund, through fundraising, organizing and administering the Youth Auction event. Michelle Allen Sheila Slagel Dawn Liesmann Craig Teykl, Chair Sandy Erwin Montana Strawn Jardin Loeffler Matt Berry, Jr., Vice Chair Jamie Evans Andrea McFarland Connie Teykl Benny Boyd, Vice Chair Jed Evans Susan Thompson Erica Millard Amelie Cabaza, Vice Chair Alyson Falk Trixie Overcashier Ravel Todd James Chelf, Vice Chair Sandie Faske Sandy Trevino Jolee Pekarek Cullen Loeffler, Vice Chair Melissa Forbes Cheri Trinidad Alexandra Perez Gene Patalik, Vice Chair Stacey Glynn Terry Turner Pamela Renner Trey Powers, Vice Chair Ricky Gonzales Susan Turrieta Ali Rhyan Bill Rhyan, Vice Chair Noelle Jones Roland Rodriguez Michael Wehmeyer Russell Waters, Vice Chair Megan King Cassandra Wiggins Tyler Rosser Joe Straub, Vice President Liaison Denise Kirkham Curtis Wilks Cindy Schocke Bryan Teich, Past President Liaison Ken Leifeste Cathy Shay

Total Youth Auction Giving by year Record $1.44 Million

BLUE RIBBON DONORS Lone Star Cattlemen red RIBBON DONORS McCarty Corporation Goaters Buyer Group Benny Boyd Auto Group Goathounds Buyers Group Tommy Dodd Memorial Buyers Group President’s Club Buyers Group white RIBBON DONORS Pit Stop BBQ Horns Up Morris Glass Brisket Brothers Buyers Group H-E-B High Tech Buyers Group Horizon Bank Gala Buyers Group green RIBBON DONORS Capitol Cleaners Event Staff Buyers Group The Maund Companies Fuquay, Inc. yellow RIBBON DONORS Sun Coast Resources Austin Underground, Inc. Lehne Construction, Inc. BBQ Boys Buyers Group Heifer Trap Pappa Cluck Buyers Group Voelker Custom Homes Voelker Construction BBQ Buyers Group Angels Above Buyers Group Outsiders Dell All In Hellas Construction, Inc. PlainsCapital Bank HOLT CAT of Texas pink RIBBON DONORS Down in the Dirt Buyers Group; Big State Electric; Dauphen Jackson Cattle Co.; Ramming Land; Pork Belly Buyers Group; J. Ballard Holdings, LLC; Andy Priest; Texas Royalty; Comanche Holdings, LLC; Bison Global Logistics; Capitol Wright Distributing; Susan & Mickey Dorsey; Bremond MacDougal; MultiSource Sand & Gravel; Aaron Concrete; Hoffpauir Auto & Outdoor Stores; Acts & Exhibits Buyers Group; Williamson County Buyers Group; Alpha Painting; Gilbert & Susan Turrieta; Lammes Candies; Bill Tamm; Aaron Thomison Masonry; Bill Elliot; Done Again Homes; DNT Construction; Arnold Oil; Jack & Patsy Martin; Lance & Cheryl Lively; Ambassador’s Buyers Group; Paul Dirks; Jim Taylor; Buena Vista Foundation; 100X Buyers Group; GMC Catering; SPG; First State Bank Central Texas; Jimmy Evans Company; Texas Quality Service; Gillespie County Wild Game Dinner; Lone Star Paving; Matt Berry, Sr. & Matt Berry, Jr.; Capital Concrete Pumping; Randig Insurance; Alpha Paving Industries; Hutto Feed & Landscape; Cindy Greenwood; Keep It Weird; R Bank; Aquaholics Watercraft Rental; Rhyan Technology Services; Beutler & Son Rodeo Co.; Ditch Witch of Central Texas; Point Collision Center; Ravel Todd; Westlake Medical Buyers Group; Lone Star Tejano Foundation; Crossroads Cattle Company; Chelf Electrical Services; Independence Title; Express Volumetric Concrete; Capital Farm Credit; Loftin Trucking & Materials; RMD Crew; C Jason Spence; Hamilton Commission Company; Mark & Anne Herod; MidTex Materials; Spectra Services, LLC; Profit Concepts; Bell County Buyers Group; Tex-Con Oil; Directional Guidance; Tatschs Cafe; David & Sascha Kardosz; Alice East; Byrd Oilfield Services, LLC; David Malaer; John Pinkston; Kay Jeter; Red Diamond Energy

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One Voice Communications; KOKE FM; Tim Timmerman; D&D Texas Outfitters; RDO Equipment Co; Edwards Chrysler Dodge Jeep; Kenneth Urban; Pigs 4 Kids; Jay & Lynn Evans; Southwest Stallion Station; Agro-Tech Service, Inc.; Bezner Cattle & Grain; Copeland Sand & Gravel; Cowley Livestock; Graham Land & Cattle; HCM Ventures, LLC; Reagor Dykes Auto Group; Rodeo Committee; Timothy & Lindsay Howk; Vanguard Fire Systems; Fred Weber; Pruitt Cattle; Steve Skinner; Kidd Roofing; Dan & Karl Kinsel; Tom Jennings; SOY Austin; Straub Family; Jeff & Tina Ripley; Cecil & Virginia Casper; Brian & Shawn Lehne; Lone Star Ag Credit; Farm Trade, LLC; The Ranch, Ava Denton; O.D. Kenney’s; Rod Edens, Jr.; Weldon Ponder; Woodmen of the World;Purina 2017 ANNUAL REPORT

Annual Events

BBQ Auction concert

ROdeo AUstin Shoot Out Sporting Clay Tournament

The Rodeo Austin Shoot Out Sporting Clay Tournament was held on October 4, 2016 at Rodeo Austin. Outdoor enthusiasts, local businesses and volunteers alike participated in this unique fundraiser to support the Rodeo Austin mission. The event was complete with friendly competition, prizes, awards and an auction featuring weekend getaways and sporting packages. In total, 300 people participated on 60 teams throughout the day. The event brought in $106,328 in net income.

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SHOOT OUT SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE The purpose of the Shoot Out Sporting Clay Tournament Committee is to host the annual Sporting Clay Tournament. The Shoot Out is designed to generate revenue to further the Mission of Rodeo Austin. Caleb Stafford, Chair Charlie Hamilton, Vice Chair Ashley Ulbricht, Vice Chair Charlie Ulbricht, Vice Chair Keith Berdoll, Vice President Liaison Brian Lehne, Past President Liaison Nicole Bertram Kristin Carpenter Stephanie Clutter Emily Dietman Rondy Eickenhorgt Diana Everman Carla Ford Debbie Hees Andrew Henley Brian Hill Carli Hinkle

Mary Humphreys Tom Jennings Jason Johnson Kristen Kirkpatrick Patti Maund Jessica McCoy Caitlin McKenna Jenny Meyer Larry Miller Melanie Mitchell Art Moore

Dalton Moore Courtney Oldham Tammy Parnell Taylor Parnell Jose Pena Tommy Rakowitz Austin Reynolds Eddy Ronshausen Jeffrey Rutkowski Mark Shaw Shelton Smitherman

Desa Swaim Doug Treuter Terry Turner Marie Warden Michael Wehmeyer Marissa Williams Corey Wilson

The Rodeo Austin BBQ Auction & Concert was held at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on November 19, 2016. The evening kicked off with happy hour, a BBQ buffet and a silent auction. Following dinner, guests bid on live auction items and for the first time this event hosted a Paddles Up fundraiser. This exciting addition raised nearly $44,000 for Rodeo Austinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission. 742 guests danced the night away to the tunes of Tracy Lawrence. The event generated $154,754 in net income.

BBQ Auction & Concert Committee The purpose of the BBQ Auction & Concert Committee is to host the annual BBQ Auction & Concert that takes place prior to the Fair and Rodeo. Melvin Sobotik, Chair Brad Boyett, Vice Chair Paul Hermesmeyer, Vice Chair Keith Berdoll, Vice President Liaison Brian Lehne, Past President Liaison Lauren Adkins Michelle Allen Norma Babcock Steve Babcock Tess Baker Tommy Barker Danielle Bayer Gina Bench-Bretzke Cheryl Bonorden David Boswell Susan Boyett Vicki Buckelew Dewy Brooks Andre Bryant Susan Carlson Cheryl Carrabba

Cecil Clawson Beverly Clendennen Erin Cooper Seth Cooper Luis Cuellar Laura Culin Runey Davis Mickey Dorsey Susan Dorsey Riley Edwards Evelyn Garnett Alma Garza Cynthia Gillespie Donald Goodson Meloni Haggerton James Harris

Margaret Hermesmeyer Ashley Higginbottom Trudy Hill Scott Kaderka Jim Kochanski Karol Kyno Leola Lamb Tom Langley Victoria Lee Denise Little Ron Little Kim Lockhart Shayne Lockhart David Lord Katherine Lutter Stephanie Mannella

Traci McLeod Kristin Miner Oscar Montoya Tracy Montoya Caryn Moore Jason Nehring Sue Nordhausen James Ockleberry Michelle Ockleberry Katherine Opatrny Michael Opatrny Trixie Overcashier David Palmer Margie Petru William Pruitt Terri Reiley

Ronald Roberts Michele Ryon Mike Ryon Eleaine Sobotik Donald Solberg Leilani Solberg Randall Surrey Christopher Tatsch Ravel Todd Ryan Weis Sue Wiehe Jeri Wines Cedric Wooley

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fashion & fine art

The Bullock Texas State History Museum hosted the Youth Western Art Show and Miss Rodeo Austin Style Show and Coronation on January 21, 2017. The first part of this special event featured the student gallery of Youth Western Art Show pieces including photography, digital art, traditional art and 3-D art. The Youth Western Art Show attracted a record 325 entries from aspiring young Texas artists. High school students submitted their entries in hopes of earning one of the top 23 spots in the Youth Auction. Following the Youth Western Art Show, the Miss Rodeo Austin Style Show and Coronation showcased six young ladies who competed for the title of Miss Rodeo Austin and Miss Rodeo Austin Princess. Kendall Pearse of Valley View, Texas, was crowned Miss Rodeo Austin 2017. Shanel Waggoner of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, was crowned Miss Rodeo Austin Princess 2017. The Miss Rodeo Austin Royalty will serve as ambassadors for the Rodeo Austin brand throughout the year. Both winners received a $16,000 scholarship. 34

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RODEO AUSTIN GALA COMMITTEE

fashion & fine Art COMMITTEE

The purpose of the Rodeo Austin Gala Committee is to support the youth of Texas and the Scholarship Fund of Rodeo Austin by working year round to secure auction items and table sales for the annual Rodeo Austin Gala.

The purpose of the Fashion & Fine Art Committee is to promote and facilitate the Miss Rodeo Austin Scholarship Contest and the Youth Western Art Show. Laurie Chandler, Chair Karis Gray, Vice Chair Cheryl Lively, Vice Chair Susan Turrieta, Vice Chair Lance Lively, Vice President Liaison Kerry Wiggins, Past President Liaison Ashley Bergfield Nicole Bertram Kathryn Brady Jennifer Bremer Allison Cambell Vicki Carr Drew Chandler Katie Chandler Mike Chandler Jean Crawford Brittany Deck Judy Devine Hilary Dominguez Jolie Durand

Jamie Evans Alyson Falk Sadie Fowler Kyleigh Ann Futrell Riley Gentry Shawn Goodnight D’Wan Grimes Karen Gray Emily House Sascha Kardosz Ashley Ledesma Jeri Leseman Kelsey Leseman Amy Linder

Brandi Marley Jamie McWright Katie Ormand Jennifer Pierce Rachael Pierce Lauren Pollard Jackie Ramirez Michelle Stone Kim Straub Patricia Subia Ravel Todd Cassandra Wiggins Jeri Wines Ara Zhang

Gala

One of the city’s largest “Austin” black-tie affairs, the Rodeo Austin Gala is a can’t miss event for many of Austin’s most influential individuals. Held at the Palmer Events Center on February 4, 2017, around 1,900 guests enjoyed performances from Randy Houser and Ronnie Milsap, while they shopped for luxury gifts in the silent and live auctions. Some of the packages included an African Safari, a weekend dove hunting trip and a puppy. Overall, the Rodeo Austin Gala generated $312,865 toward Rodeo Austin’s mission.

Joel Anderson, Chair Hilary Dominguez, Vice Chair Jardin Loeffler, Vice Chair Monica Masters, Vice Chair Courtney Oldham, Vice Chair Karen Robinson, Vice Chair Steve Jennings, Vice President Liaison Fred Weber, Past President Liaison Margie Austin Angel Baldree Lindsay Bauerle Allie Brady Audrey Cedillo Francesca Cimino Karie Damstrom Amber Easter Zoe Feuerbacher Johanna Fite Kyleigh Ann Futrell Mora Guerra Robert Guerra Robin Gutierrez Emily Hardt Michael Harwerth Meggie Hodge

Alexis Hostetter Kelly James Noelle Jones Mark Kochanski Susan Lambert Lindley Ken Leifeste Penny Lewis Jenna Lockhart Katherine Lutter Brandi Marley Julie Masek Katherine McCaston Jessica McCoy Paige Morgan Trixie Overcashier Taylor Parnell Andrea Paskert

Helen Pena Jose Pena Lauren Pollard Patricia Prentice Tiffani Ragan Jackie Ramirez Danielle Reeves Sarah Sellstrom Marcel Sendejo Angela Tidwell Ben Van Roekel Kathy Walt Melanie Wise Erin Woodard Edwin Young Ara Zhang

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