Ballots have been mailed to all members "in good standing". Those that vote by return mail must send their completed ballot so that it arrives no later than 5:00 on Saturday December 2, 2006. Anyone that wishes to turn in their ballot at the General Membership Meeting that evening may do so.

At the December general membership meeting, the ballots will be counted and the winners declared so that the results of the election can be documented in the minutes.

For officer responsibilities and election regulations, refer to our By-Laws and Guidelines to By-Laws.

For his efforts as owner and trainer, KP shares in an awesome prize package that includes cash, a horse trailer, saddle, blankets and buckles.

With the mission of promoting the registered American Quarter Horse breed, OQHA created the American Quarter Horse Congress in 1967 and continues to sponsor the event annually. OQHA is a state Quarter Horse association with 2,000 members and is a state breed affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).

Official SMRA shirts, name badges and pins are available to all members. The shirts are a sturdy white 100%-cotton oxford with a western yoke and button-flap pockets. They are custom embroidered with “SMRA” on the collar and “SMOKY” down the sleeve. The shirts cost $65.00 each and can be ordered in any standard shirt size.

SMRA name badges (pictured) are made of tough plastic, prominently featuring our logo, and a magnetic system instead of a traditional pin so there is no chance of damage to your clothes. Name badges are custom made and cost $15.00 each.

SMRA pins are also available. They feature the SMRA logo in full color and are sealed with an acrylic coating for long-lasting wear. The price of each pin is only $3.00

On Saturday, October 28, 2006, representatives from Smoky Mountain Rodeo Association participated in Nashville's Black Pride event. SMRA was one of several local GLBT organizations that participated.

Nashville's Black Pride is an annual event under the umbrella of the Brothers United Network, Inc. organization. This celebration, created for and by local members within the African American Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) community, is open to all people regardless of race, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The purpose of the SMRA Royalty contest is to select qualified individuals to represent SMRA as ambassadors to the community and at various events associated with SMRA, IGRA and any other organization that would further the purpose and goals of SMRA.

Candidates must be active members of SMRA for a minimum of six (6) months prior to declaration of candidacy. Candidates must then comply with several requests during their candidacy, such as meeting with the SMRA Vice-President and Reigning SMRA Royalty prior to approval as a candidate, preparing a brief autobiography and a “Letter of Intent” to be submitted prior to the beginning of the Royalty Contest, and donating tips at all events.

IGRA’s Royalty Team is the prime source of raising money to fund a number of charities across the country and into Canada. They also create revenue to assist in operating IGRA and they accomplish all of this through a variety of methods. It is truly an honor to represent SMRA at the international level.

SMRA 2006 Holiday Party
Sunday, December 3, 2006
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Hosted by Jon Glassmeyer and Scott Ridgway
Additional details will be announced as they become available.