Message from the President

Gentleman Joe Whiteley - President  01/01/08

To All California Desperados,

I would like to express my appreciation to all the Board Members, our scorekeepers, volunteers and all you die hard club members who have supported your club this past year. You make the club what it is. 

The California Desperados has had its ups and downs this last year. High gas prices hurts our sport  but we are doing our best to keep costs down but the club does have it share of monthly expenses like the website, water meter, arena maintenance, Rundown ads, insurance, equipment etc. We must all pitch in and help out, this means coming out and supporting “your club” by attending practices and matches. We would like everyone to get involved this year and help to grow the club. More members help keep the costs down and promote more competition at matches. You can help by placing our flyers and posters in your local feed & tack stores, western stores etc. We have them, just ask for them and we’ll supply them. Another way to get involved and spread the word is by e-mails. We send out the Desperado Hotline to all our members, you can pass this along to your friends and tell them what is going on with the club, also we like to here from our club members, if there is something you don’t like let us know, if there is something you do like then let us know too!.  <>

Last year we had cash payouts instead of buckles with mixed results. With all the classes we cannot afford to give a compliment of buckles to all riders especially if there is only one in a class and only 25 riders at a match. It seems most riders like the buckles but also a cheap entry fee but you just can’t have both. Next year we plan on three buckle matches and then have some low cost practice and matches to help keep expenses at a minimum.

So let’s all get involved and make this the best year yet!!!

Gentleman Joe January 6- Year End Awards party- 5:00 pm at Medrano’s Mexican Restaurant, Lancaster

January Border Wars - We will not be able to have Border Wars this January
The Arizona ACMSA club has a commitment that weekend and will not be able to attend. We will work with them and try to re-schedule for later this year.  

February 1-4th - Equine Affaire at Fairplex Park in Pomona
The Desperados will once again host a booth at this event, and new this year a Mounted Shooting Exhibition on Thursday. We are looking for volunteers to join in on the fun.

February 23rd – Frozen February WPQ at Vincent Hill Arena
We will start the morning with a New Rider Clinic and Practice, 4 stages for points in the afternoon.

March 22nd – March Blowout WPQ- Vincent Hill Arena
We will start the morning with a New Rider Clinic and Practice, 4 stages for points in the afternoon.

April 12th - April Spring Ahead WPQ- Vincent Hill Arena
We will start the morning with a New Rider Clinic and Practice, 4 stages for points in the afternoon.
 
May 3-4th – Southern Pacific Regionals 4x WPQ Tejon Ranch
Two day six stage match with buckles for all divisions. We will also offer 3D Jackpot and Eliminator Competition.

June 14th – Jumpin June WPQ Vincent Hill Arena
We will start the morning with a New Rider Clinic and Practice, 4 stages for points in the afternoon.

July 12-13th -  Summer Range Grand American 2x WPQ Big Bear
We return to Big Bear at the Los Vaqueros Arena with spectator seating and announcers tower we return to this spot from years ago.

August 15-16-17th - Pismo Beach Bash 2xWPQ Pismo Beach
We will return to Pismo for three days this year by popular request. This is one of the most anticipated matches of the year. Pacific Dunes RV Park has full hook-ups, a club house with hot showers, equestrian center, trail riding on the beach in the dunes and along the ocean. Once again we will take time to ride to the beach and enjoy ocean on Saturday after the last stage is completed. Don’t forget the Luau pot luck dinner on Saturday night. Two stages each day including double points!

September 20th  Sweet September WPQ- Vincent Hill Arena
We will start the morning with a New Rider Clinic and Practice, 4 stages for points in the afternoon.

October 11-12th – CMSA California State Championships 3X WPQ
Pierce College has been busy upgrading their equestrian facility with a new covered arena and three huge outdoor arenas. There is lots going on the Pierce this time of year with the pumpkin patch, hay rides and Haunted House and much more. Come out for a fun fall weekend at the State Championships.

 
Sponsors
We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support incluging Brady Watts of Vincent Hill Station for the use of the arena again this year.  Also our returning sponsors Hunter Dodge, VictorPenner.com and J&B Ammo, Shasta Soda and San Dimas Grain Company for their continued support.

Be sure to check the Desperado website at www.californiadesperados.com.
This is your best source for up to the minute news.

Looking forward to a Fun Year!!!!
Gentleman Joe Whiteley
 

Board of Directors
Joe Whiteley - President 
Victor Penner - Vice President & Instructor
Barb Green – Webmistress/Secretary 
Fernando Vazquez - Director & National Advisory Board Representative
Greg Worley - Returning Board Member 

Officers
Joy Penner - Instructor

Volunteers
Mark & Roxanne Pellegrino - Awards
Mary Brubaker &  Sandra Crassweller - Scorekeeping 

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