I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the Youth Rodeo Association (YRA), a non-profit organization. The YRA was organized to promote the sport of rodeo among young Americans and to improve the image of rodeo through the cooperation of youth rodeo contestants, parents, and adults interested in the youth rodeo movement. The YRA is celebrating its 47th year during the 2018-2019 rodeo year. The rodeo year begins in September and finished in June with the Finals. During the 2017- 2018 rodeo year, contestant members competed in 12 rodeos held in various locations in the state; the YRA awarded trailers, Year-end and Final saddles,

buckles and prize money totaling $180,000.00