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October 2016 Newsletter

October 2016 BigHorn Gazette

Lillie is a Shire mare in foal to Richard Armstrong's AQHA stallion HI YA DOIN (aka Howdy) She is a petite little thing weighing in at 1740 pounds. The much awaited baby is due March 24th, 2017. Howdy is expecting 5 babies in Spring at the HSA alone! We are looking forward to see all the quality babies! Thank you for your interest and participation in the Ride for Richard event!

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Table of Contents

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Cover: Ride 4 Richard 1 Welcome to the NGRA Corral 20

From your President 2 & 3 Member of the Month 20

From your Vice President 3 From Your Volunteer Coordinator 21

NGRA 2017 Royalty Competition 4 & 5 NGRA will be in the Pride Parade 21

Royalty Contestant Show 4 Benefits of being a Member of NGRA 21

Meet and Greet 2017 NGRA Royalty Candidates

6 From Your Royalty: Mr NGRA 22

Flyers 23 - 34

Kendra Jaye Litter & Friends: A Benefit Show

7 - 10 Calendar: October 35 & 36

Calendar: November 37 & 38

Mr NGRA 2017 Contestant Brian Porras Presents: Bearapalooza

11 Calendar: December 39 & 40

Calendar: January 40

Ride for Richard 12 NGRA Board of Directors 41

World Gay Rodeo Finals 13 - 18 NGRA 2016 Royalty 41

LGBTQ Vegas 19 Other NGRA Contacts 42

Happy Birthday 20

From your President

Congratulations to NGRA’s new Trustee-Elect As many of you know, NGRA held an election from late August through September 18th to pick our next Trustee. Congratulations to Lorry King who will start her new role as NGRA’s Trustee on January 1st. Lorry’s term will last three years, taking her through 2019. For the next few month’s Lorry will be able to “shadow” our current trustee to learn as much about the job as possible. We’re excited to have Lorry as our incoming trustee and look forward to her serving on the Board.

501(c)(3) Update I just wanted to provide a little update, regarding NGRA’s effort to become a 501(c)(3) organization, instead of the 501(c)(4) that we are currently. We’ve been working with a CPA Firm for approximately 6 months and about 3 months ago, we sent all the required forms to the IRS. At the time we sent the paperwork, we were told that the process could take anywhere from a few months to up to 2 years. A few weeks ago, we received a reply from the IRS. The reply wasn’t the approval we had hoped; instead, it was 4 questions that they wanted us to answer. We’ve provided that information — in great detail — to the CPA firm who is now drafting up the letter to go back to the IRS. I’m encouraged because now we at least know that the IRS is considering our package and hopefully that means the answer will be closer to a few months as opposed to a few years. As I said earlier, we provided quite a bit of information to the CPA firm so I’m comfortable they’ll be able to satisfactorily answer the IRS’ questions. At this point, it’s just a waiting game. If the 501(c)(3) is approved it will make it easier for other organizations to make donations to us, which, in turn, will make it easier for us to do more things and make more donations to our charitable partners. Keep your fingers crossed!! Ken Hruby, NGRA President [email protected]

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From your Vice President

I was proud to carry the flag at the Ride for Richard event and want to thank all who helped make this a successful day. Richard really appreciates all the love and support he is getting. Chris Due NGRA Vice President [email protected]


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NGRA 2017 Royalty Competition NGRA is proud to announce that, this year, we have four candidates competing for NGRA Royalty. Kendra Jaye Litter (aka Ken Wells) and Phat Patty (aka Chris Sanders) are competing to be Miss NGRA 2017. Jason Dyer and Brian Porras are competing to be Mr NGRA 2017. I have received all entry fees, verified residency requirements and checked IDs. All the contestants have attended the required number of Board and General Membership Meetings. Each contestant must raise $250 each, either alone or in conjunction with another contestant. Brian Porras has held two fundraisers: “Bear Necessities” and “Bearapalooza”, raising the necessary amount for his chosen charity, Soldiers' Angels. Kendra Jaye Litter (aka Ken Wells) held her fundraiser, “Kendra Jaye Litter & Friends: A Benefit Show”, raising the necessary amount for her chosen charity, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Phat Patty (aka Chris Sanders) and Jason Dyer are holding two fundraisers: “The 1st Annual MuMu Party” on October 15th, and “With Respect, Honor & Dignity” on November 11th, for their chosen charity, The Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. This year’s Royalty Competition will take place on Saturday, November 26th. As has been the case in previous years, it will be divided into two phases. Phase 1 will take place Saturday morning and Phase 2 will take place at Charlie’s later in the evening. Mark your calendars and we hope to see a lot of people to help cheer Kendra Jaye Litter, Phat Patty, Jason Dyer and Brian Porras as they compete for NGRA Royalty 2017. On behalf of the men and women of NGRA, we wish them the best of luck. Barry J Jones Royalty Competition Director [email protected]

Jason Dyer and Phat Patty Contestant Show Jason Dyer and I wanted to personally invite all of you to join us on October 15th at 8pm at Flex for our first contestant show for Mr. & Miss Nevada Gay Rodeo Association 2017. It is our 1st Annual MuMu Party. Suggested attire is a MuMu or a caftan but not required. Monies raised will be benefiting the Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. We hope that you all can make it out for a fun evening. Thank you for your dedication to this wonderful organization and thank you for allowing us to be contestants. Christopher Sanders Aka Phat Patty


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Meet and Greet 2017 NGRA Royalty Candidates Charlie’s

Saturday, September 10th

Brian Porras, Kendra Jaye Litter (aka Ken Wells), Phat Patty (aka Chris Sanders) and Jason Dyer

As ever we wish to thank all our entertainers, supporters and the staff of Charlie’s for their support in our events.

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Kendra Jaye Litter & Friends: A Benefit Show The Locker Room

Friday, September 23rd On Friday September 23rd, at The Locker Room. Candidate for Miss NGRA 2017, Kendra Jaye Litter did a fundraiser Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Below are just some the pictures. Kendra says “I have to thank Nicholas Cenimo III (aka Miranda Wrights, past Empress of Connecticut) for emceeing my fundraiser tonight. Also Taylor Trash, Brian Porras, Troy Peter, Earl A Coffman, and my husband David Wells. And the members of the Board of directors that showed up tonight, Ken Hruby, Kathy Alday, Barry Jones (aka Miss Kitty), and Carolyn Jones. Your support means a lot to me. Thank you to Shelly and Sara from JDRF. And a big thank you to Matthew Todd for sharing his story. And I could have done this without the support of Mark and Joe, the owners of The Locker Room. I was able to raise $440 for JDRF. HUGS AND KISSES all around.”

Kendra - preparing for the show

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Presenting the check

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Mr NGRA 2017 Contestant Brian Porras Presents: Bearapalooza Flex Cocktail Lounge

Saturday, September 24th

Hello All! For those that do not know me, I am Brian Porras (aka BBear). I am a Contestant for Mr NGRA 2017. I have been working with NGRA for over 2 years now performing at events and helping sell shots, raffles and Beer Bust. I recently put on and hosted my two contestant shows, Bear Necessities in August and Bearapalooza at the end of the September. Thanks to all the help from my performers, friends and family, I raised $1650 for my charity of choice, Soldier's Angels. It has been great seeing support from the local community including the Imperial Royal Court, Sin Sity Sisters, Boys and Girls of Leather and LUC and Bears Las Vegas at these events. And at each event, the representative from Soldier's Angels was amazed to see all the people and how the money was being raised. She was more than happy to see her name and our name as NGRA getting out there more. This charity was there for me years ago during my time of service, and I wanted to find a way to give back to them and thank them for their time. “Soldiers' Angels has many wonderful programs to support our

military families, deployed service members, wounded service members and veterans. Our programs are broken into categories based on the population they serve. Soldiers' Angels offers programs for wounded, deployed, families, and others. Most of our programs could not be possible without the support of the wonderful Angels who dedicate their time, money and talents, to the organization.” For more information on their programs and services you can go to www.solidersangels.org.

http://www.solidersangels.org/

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Ride for Richard Henderson Saddle Association

Sunday, September 25th NGRA was well represented at the Ride for Richard event as many owe Richard so much and we all admire his courage.

This amazing day raising over $9,000 towards Richard’s medical expenses. Thanks to all who came out or contributed from afar.

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World Gay Rodeo Finals Program (subject to change)

All events except PRIDE Parade take place at South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa.

Thursday October 20, 2016 7:00pm: WGRF Welcome & IGRA Royalty Competition begins. (Free to the public)

Friday October 21, 2016 10:00 am: Royalty Contest Interviews/Horsemanship (Closed to the public) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Rodeo Contestant Registration (In arena vendor area) 8:00 pm: PRIDE Parade

Saturday October 22, 2016 9:00 am: Doors Open to World Gay Rodeo Finals® 9:00 am: Vendor Area Opens - Shop the Market (Open to the public) 10:00 am: WGRF Competition Begins. $20 per day or $30 weekend pass 7:30pm: 10 Year celebrations, Royalty step downs and Crowning 9:00 pm: Dance - South Point Arena Vendor area Donnie Lee Strickland performing (Free to the public)

Sunday October 23, 2016 9:00 am: Doors Open to World Gay Rodeo Finals® 9:00 am: Vendor Area Opens - Shop the Market (Open to the public) 10:00 am: WGRF Competition Begins 8:00 pm: World Gay Rodeo Finals® Awards (Open to all)

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NGRA Members who are Officials, and Former IGRA Royalty Over the following pages, I am featuring NGRA Members who are serving as Officials at World Gay Rodeo Finals, together with our NGRA Members who have recently served as IGRA Royalty.

Laura K Scott Rodeo Director/Sponsorship Chair 30th Anniversary World Gay Rodeo Finals® October 21st-23rd 2016

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Guy Puglisi - Secretary

Lorry King - Assistant Secretary

Douglas Graff, Adam Johnson and Bill Trunzo - Announcers

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Miss IGRA 2016 1st Runner-up - Taylor Trash,

and Mr IGRA 2016 2nd Runner-up - Michael “Dawg” Yarborough

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Happy Birthday To those Members with birthdays in October:

1 RJ Frank

7 Lance Coss

10 Brenda Alday

15 Christopher Sanders

16 John Gomes

18 Billy Pierro

20 Scott Bullock

30 Chris Helper

Welcome to the NGRA Corral

Joe Cervantes Robert Edwards

Chris Helper Randy Larsen Mark Pierce

Member of the Month

Kathy Alday Kathy Alday was nominated as August Member of the Month for her work with Fundraising. Congratulations and thanks to Kathy.

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From Your Volunteer Coordinator First I must thank all who turned up to help at Ride for Richard. I had many members offer but so many others had also volunteered that only a few of us were needed. Thanks to Lorry King and Bill Watson for manning a silent auction table and to Gary Segal for using his legendary charm and wit to sell cakes. Mind he had sampled so many he could personally recommend most of them. Many of you have asked about volunteering for BigHorn Rodeo again. Well I am pleased to be able to tell you that NGRA is hoping to hold the 2017 BigHorn rodeo towards the end of September. Exact dates to follow after IGRA approval We are still looking for folk to be involved with the Pride Float so get in touch if you want to help in any way. Helping in construction gets you a ride on the float. Volunteer Coordinator Carolyn Jones [email protected]

NGRA will be in the Pride Parade NGRA's Pride Committee will soon be having its first meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and help plan the float for this year's Pride Parade. If you are interested in helping or if you just have questions, please contact Matt Todd at [email protected].

Benefits of being a Member of NGRA

25% off of all regularly priced drinks at Charlie’s Las Vegas. Charlie’s is offering 25% off, on regularly priced drinks, to all NGRA Members who are wearing their nametag in the bar. This special is 24/7, 365 so be sure to wear your nametag. (Drink specials such as beer bust, happy hour, shot specials, etc. are excluded).



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From Your Royalty More randomness and thoughts of this Mr. Goodbye September and Hello October…which means Fall, pumpkin everything and of course Halloween. September has been an amazing time, turning 35…again, my event Whatever Happens, and everything going on around Vegas that I got to attend, when not running around as a Security Guard. My second show raised $600 more for the Sin Sity Sisters, which brought my total to $1,200 for the year. I would like to extend a huge Thank You to everyone that performed, donated items and helped me out that night, and to all the people who attended my event. It made my birthday a night I will never forget…for so many reasons. This makes 2 years running of a crazy birthday night, which is just my style. It is kind of scary, that is basically already October, and then November right around the corner. This year has flown by, and I am ready for what is coming. At least all the Halloween themes are one of the few times I can be considered normal.

Traci and I, are working on the November 5th show Drag Roulette, which we will be hosting together, benefiting BigHorn Rodeo. I could start my thank you section, but will save that for November. So here is to October and our Royalty Contestants! Let’s make this happen! Phil Lombardi Mr NGRA 2016 [email protected]


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Calendar

October

Sat 1

9:30 pm Men of Charlie’s Man of the Month Contest Benefits The NGRA

Charlie’s, 5012 South Arville Street, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Mon 3

5:30 pm Kathy, Brenda & Joshua’s Football

The Locker Room, 700 East Naples Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Wed 5

6:00 pm Las Vegas Pride “Happy Hour” Alexis Park All-Suite Resort, 375 East Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169

6:30 pm Las Vegas Pride Family Bingo Rocky Horror Bingo

Thu 6

7:00 pm Line Dancing Charlie’s, 5012 South Arville Street, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Fri 7

4:30 pm Happy Hour IRSCDE Inc. Event

Bastille on 3rd, 1402 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Sat 8

9:00 pm Fright Night Flex Cocktail Lounge, 4371 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Sun 9

4:00 pm Leather Church Charlie’s, 5012 South Arville Street, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Mon 10



Thu 13


Sat 15

9:00 pm

Mr & Miss NGRA 2017 Contestants Jason Dyer & Phat Patty Present: The 1st Annual MuMu Party

Flex Cocktail Lounge, 4371 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89102

10:00 pm Sister’s Oink Night Fun Hog Ranch, 495 East Twain Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169

Mon 17



6:30 pm NGRA Board and General Membership Meeting

Gay & Lesbian Community Center, 401 South Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Thu 20


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20 - 23 World Gay Rodeo Finals

South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, 9777 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89183

Fri 21

2016 Pride Parade 4th Street, Downtown, Las Vegas

Mon 24



Thu 27


Mon 31



Events in bold are NGRA sponsored events, events involving NGRA Members, or events for which

NGRA is a beneficiary.

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Calendar (continued)

November

Wed 2


6:30 pm Las Vegas Pride Family Bingo Mickey & Minnie Bingo

Thu 3


Sat 5

9:30 pm Men of Charlie’s Man of the Month Contest Benefits St Therese


Mon 7



Thu 10


Fri 11

4:30 pm Happy Hour IRSCDE Inc. Event

Phoenix Bar & Lounge, 4213 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89102

9:00 pm With Respect, Honor & Dignity The Locker Room, 700 East Naples Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Sat 12

9:00 pm NGRA Gives Thanks Flex Cocktail Lounge, 4371 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Sun 13


Mon 14



Thu 17


17 - 20 IGRA Annual Convention Wyndham - Austin Texas, 3401 Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Austin, TX 78741

Sat 19


Mon 21



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Thu 24


Sat 26

9:00 pm NGRA 2017 Royalty Competition


Mon 28





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Calendar (continued)

December

Thu 1


1 - 4 IRSCDE Event A Masquerade Ball: Over the Rainbow

Gold Coast Hotel & Casino 4000 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Sat 3

9:30 pm Men of Charlie’s Man of the Month Contest Benefits


Mon 5



Wed 7


6:30 pm Las Vegas Pride Family Bingo Nutcracker Bingo

Thu 8


Sat 10

9:00 pm Country Winter Wonderland Flex Cocktail Lounge, 4371 West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Sun 11


Mon 12



Thu 15


Sat 17


Mon 19





Thu 22


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Thu 29




Calendar Looking ahead to key events

January

12 - 15 IGRA University Alexis Park All-Suite Resort, 375 East Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169

Sat 14

9:00 pm Gravity is a Bitch: Katrina Davenport's 60th Birthday Bash

Pegasus Lounge, Alexis Park All-Suite Resort, 375 East Harmon Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169



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NGRA Board of Directors Effective August 15th, 2016

NGRA Board [email protected]

President Ken Hruby [email protected]

Vice President Chris Due [email protected]

Secretary Jeffrey Neal [email protected]

Treasurer David Hering [email protected]

IGRA Trustee Guy Puglisi [email protected]

Director Carolyn Jones [email protected]

Director Barry Jones [email protected]

Director [email protected]

Fundraising Director Kathy Alday [email protected]

NGRA 2016 Royalty Effective November 28th, 2015

NGRA Royalty Team [email protected]

Ms NGRA 2016 Traci Foxx [email protected]

Mr NGRA Phil Lombardi [email protected]














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Other NGRA Contacts Effective August 15th, 2016

Election Coordinator Ken Wells [email protected]

Historian David Wright [email protected]

Membership Secretary Chris Due [email protected]

Newsletter Editor Barry Jones [email protected]

Pride Parade Coordinator Matt Todd [email protected]

Property Manager Jeffrey Neal

Rodeo Education Laura Scott [email protected]

Rodeo Planning Richard Armstrong [email protected]

Royalty Competition Director

Barry Jones royaltycompetitiondirector

@ngra.com

Corporate Sponsorship Representative

[email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator Carolyn Jones [email protected]

Webmaster David Hering [email protected]













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