As 2012 draws to a close…
As the title says, since my last official duty and trip to convention as Miss IGRA 2012 I have been reminiscing a great deal. Of course I have had a lot of time to do so since for the last three weeks...
View ArticleDec 31 is Last Day for Discounted IGRA University Registration
Howdy all, December 31st is the last day you can register online for IGRA University at the discounted rate of $100. http://gayrodeo.info/University/ You can still register onsite. The onsite rate is...
View ArticleIGRA Mourns Passing of Carl Davis, Former FGRA President
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing on Thursday, January 3, 2013 of Carl Davis, former FGRA President and founding member. Carl was a close personal friend and I adored his...
View Article2012 IGRA Convention Rodeo Rule Changes for 2013
Below is a recap of the 2012 IGRA Convention Rodeo Rule Changes, as reflected in the 2013 Rodeo Rules Rule I.3 -Host Associations must assure that the IGRA Administrative Assistant receives their Stock...
View ArticleIGRA Mourns the Passing of longtime member Mitch Gill
It is with a heavy heart that I must let you know that Mitch Gill passed away the evening of Wednesday, January 9, 2012. Mitch, also known as DeShannon Christi Jewel, was a longtime member of IGRA and...
View ArticleUniversity fun
The first event if the new year and we are having a blast! This is going to be an amazing year!
View ArticleZia Regional Rodeo 2013
The 22nd Annual Zia Regional Rodeo dates and location have been changed to August 9-11, 2013 at the Rodeo de Santa Fe Arena.
View ArticleDance Competition 2013
Want to a say a big thank you to all of our amazing buckle sponsors for the dance competition this year!!! Sharon Starks Jody Maroni’s Sausage Kingdom (YUM!!!) ILGRA Renegades for a Cause Curtis Lewis...
View ArticleBoard of Directors Approve 2013 Charity Partner
It is with great excitement that the Board of Directors approve “Cancer is a Drag! – Canada” as the 2013 Charity Partner for IGRA. This Charity is not known well, so here is a little information...
View Article2013 Rodeo Rulebook is now available.
IGRA announces that the 2013 rodeo rulebook (small book) is now available for delivery. Look under the RODEO CONTESTANTS tab on the home page.
View ArticleTGRA Rodeo School to be Held in Houston on March 15
The Texas Gay Rodeo Association is proud to announce a Rodeo School to take place on March 15, 2013 at the Pasadena Fair Grounds in Pasadena, Texas. The School is the second time TGRA has offered this...
View ArticleThe T from Sabel D!
Hello! I am Sabel D’ Zyre and I am so excited to be in the blogosphere with you today. Since being crowned Miss IGRA 2013 back in October, so much has been happening for me. First, I am beyond...
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Miss IGRA 2013 presenter at the 8th Annual OUT Music Awards at Planet Hollywood resort, Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas NV. See the story and her 1st blog post at www.igra.com/category/royalty/
View ArticleIGRA Needs Volunteers Near NYC to Staff Booth at GLBT Expo
IGRA will again be an exhibitor at this event in NYC the weekend of March 9-10. We would like to thank James Ramey and Bud Light in advance for sponsoring the booth space. Additional information on the...
View ArticleIGRA University Early-Bird Deals: Register before 9/1 to save 20%!
Classes are up; registration is active; hotel link is active (and the room block is open); and there is even a link to the sponsorship packet. We are accepting sponsorships from anyone that wishes to...
View ArticleOut West: Pride in the Saddle – A Celebration of AGRA
On behalf of the Gay and Lesbian Rodeo Heritage Foundation, OutWest, AGRA and the Burton Barr Library, I would like to invite you to a month-long celebration of your history and contributions to the...
View ArticleIGRA Remembers Former IGRA President Les Krambeal
Former IGRA President Les Krambeal passed away on March 15, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Les was a founding board member of OGRA and was IGRA’s second president, serving in 1997 and 1998. Les...
View ArticleUpdated Start Time for Las Vegas Rodeo
The Nevada Gay Rodeo Association has announced that the start time for Bighorn Rodeo has changed to 3:00 p.m. We hope this doesn’t cause any problems with anybody but because of the large number of...
View ArticleBoard Meeting Netcast on May 3
The IGRA Board meeting will be netcast Friday May 3, beginning at 8:00 am Pacific Time. http://gayrodeo.info/igranetcast/index.htm
View ArticleTGRA to Distribute Charity Donations Exceeding $91,000
May 6, 2013 FORT WORTH, TX – Today the Texas Gay Rodeo Association announced charity donation distributions from 2012 fund raising efforts to be in excess of $91,000. The balance of these funds will...
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