Benefit for a Nashville Icon
On August 27, SMRA will be participating in a fundraiser for Nashville
icon Bianca Paige who passed away ealier this summer from HIV related complications.
Bianca was always willing to lend her talents to numerous SMRA fundraisers and
worked tirelessly over the years to promote and education folks on HIV/AIDS. Funds raised
will go to cover her final medical and funeral expenses.Read more about Bianca's involvement with SMRA
Read more about Page 20 plus years of entertaining and education
SMRA Pub Crawl - SOLD OUT
The SMRA Pub Crawl onboard the Friends Against Drunk Drivers (FADD) Party Bus August 28th is now sold out! While you may not be able to get on the bus, you can still come out and party with us at one or more of the participating bars on this year's crawl: Blue Gene's, Lipstick Lounge, Play, Stirrup and Tribe.
The 2010 SMRA Pub Crawl is proudly sponsored by FarmVet
See photos from last year's pub crawl
SMRA Play Day
Join SMRA's cowboys and cowgirls on September 18 for our annual Rodeo Play Day. This years event will be held Clearview Horse Farm in Shelbyville, TN. Come out and learn some Rodeo 101, take part in roping demonstrations and other fun games and activities. For more information about the 2010 Rodeo Play Day, contact Barry R.Open Committee Positions
The following Committies (with their respective duties listed per our by-laws) are empty and need filling. If you are interested in becoming a Committee Chair, contact Michael F., SMRA President.Advertising Chair
- Be responsible for the solicitation of bids on program (s) and monthly news letter (s) for submission to the Board of Directors.
- Oversee the selling of advertising at rates set by the Board of Directors.
- Supervise the collection of monies and any other pertinent records and forward to the Treasurer. Make written reports to the Board of Directors when called upon to do so.
- Order the printing of advertising materials when authorized to do so by the Board of Directors.
Following yearly elections, this committee is appointed by the President and oversees the auditing of any contests including, but not limited to, SMRA Royalty, SMRA elections, financial documents, Conflict of Interest, etc. that any member of the Board of Directors deems necessary or requests.
Inventory Chair
- Be responsible for selecting and ordering of merchandise with the consent of the Board of Directors.
- Account for receipts, distribution and oversee sales.
- Provide a written report on current inventory status to the Treasurer on a monthly basis.
- Be subject to the inventory requirements as set out in By-Laws.
- Be responsible for the solicitation of bids for the purchase of belt buckles and other awards as needed for submission to the Board of Directors.
- Oversee the selling of sponsorships at rates set by the Board of Directors.
- Supervise the collection of monies and belt buckle and award contracts and shall forward the monies collected, copies of the contracts and any other pertinent records to the Treasurer;
- Make written reports to the Board of Directors when called upon to do so.
- Order the necessary belt buckles and any other awards, when authorized to do so by the Board of Directors.
SMRA's 2010 Charity Partners
- Angel Heart Farm
- Louisville AIDS Walk
Looking for Rodeo Planning Volunteers
SMRA is making plans to put on a rodeo. SMRA is currently looking for folks who are interested in volunteering to help organize our first rodeo event. Be a part of making history for SMRA. We need your help to show folks what a good time a rodeo in Nashville can be. If you are interested please email Barry Roberts.See more volunteer information
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