The Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation
The Miss Rodeo America program provides one of the most visible media spokespersons for the sport of professional rodeo.

Since its inception in 1955, the Miss Rodeo America Pageant has recognized the need for scholarships to help contestants further their education. The Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation was established in 1998 to broaden the scope of the scholarship program.

Prior to the Foundation's inception, Miss Rodeo America, Inc., distributed thousands of dollars annually in scholarship benefits to help talented deserving young women further their studies and become tomorrow's leaders. The non-profit Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation, Inc. now continues this tradition.

Scholarship Opportunities
The Foundation offers donors the opportunity to support those who appreciate the sport of professional rodeo, and a way of life that was founded on the legacy of the American Cowboy. In doing so, it offers donors the opportunity to protect and preserve our Western Heritage and lifestyle.

Here's How You Can Help
Your contributions to the scholarship program, in any amount, are welcome and vital.

Monetary contributions may be in the form of a one-time gift, or as an ongoing commitment through a structured payment schedule at pre-determined intervals. Additionally, stocks, bonds, property, or naming the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy are all equally valuable ways of supporting the Foundation.

Bequests to the Foundation through a will, trust, or other estate planning vehicle will serve as lifelong memorials to honor a friend or loved one, as feelings of gratitude and tribute are seldom easy to eloquently and permanently express.

Our Goal
In order to maintain our current level of scholarship funding for Miss Rodeo America contestants, our goal is to raise $500,000. The primary emphasis of this fund raising effort will be to establish and develop a self-perpetuating scholarship fund which guarantees the program's continuation for tomorrow's leaders. Several levels of giving have been defined to provide a focus for the Foundation program:

SCHOLARSHIP LEVELS OF GIVING
Legacy—$30,000+*
Western Heritage Partners—$15,000-$29,999
Western Stars—$5,000-$14,999
Trailblazers—$1,000-$4,999
Friends—$1-$999

*Corporations or individuals who wish to provide a major gift of $30,000 or more may do so by contributing to a one-time gift that guarantees the continuation of one or more Foundation scholarships. A gift to fully fund a scholarship must be approximately 20 times the annual scholarship amount.

Important Notes About Scholarship Contributions
All contributions are tax deductible
Funds received by the scholarship Foundation will be used only for their intended purpose
Funds will be invested as a lump sum into a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds and other instruments. An Investment Committee shall monitor all funds, and present recommendations to the board of directors for their continuing investment.

The Scholarship Foundation Benefits Everyone
RECIPIENT—The Recipient of a Miss Rodeo America Foundation scholarship reaps the primary benefit. Such financial assistance allows contestants to further their education, while easing the financial strain of tuition, books, fees and other costs associated with higher education.

DONOR—You, as a donor, benefit because your gift is tax deductible. More importantly, however, you have the personal satisfaction of knowing that you have played a major role in the continuation of this program.

PROFESSIONAL RODEO—The Miss Rodeo America Pageant, and the sport of rodeo benefit, too. Offering scholarships to contestants is a very real that attracts quality young women from throughout the women who are proven leaders, highly motivated, dedicated, loyal and energetic in their quest to preserve the legacy and legends of the American West. Please do your part to assist them in that quest.

Board of Directors
Patricia Fulcher*—an avid horsewoman who resides in rural Peoria, Arizona. She currently serves as PRESIDENT of the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation. A certified professional secretary, "Trish" earned a Trust Administration and Management Certificate and a General Banking Certificate from the American Institute of Banking. She is a Legal Assistant and Controller of LJ Investments, LLC.

Kelly D. Baxley—from Carrollton, Texas, serves as VICE PRESIDENT of the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation. Mr. Baxley has worked for the fourth largest employer in the world, Siemens, since 1992. As a senior account executive, he is responsible for developing business opportunities with the Texas Higher Education marketplace. Kelly is graduate with honors from Paris Junior College with an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Air Conditioning Technology. Prior to his career with Siemens, Kelly worked for fortune 500 company Johnson Controls and was hired as the youngest (19 years old) Pneumatic Application Engineer in the company's history. Kelly and his wife Cindy enjoy spending their free time in the great outdoors camping, fishing, hunting and doing what they can to preserve "mother nature". Kelly has mentored a young boy for the last five years, who now knows how to hunt and fish! And say "yes sir" and "yes ma'am."

Deborah Dilley Palermo*—serves as TREASURER of the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation. She currently holds the rank of commander of the Denver Police Department and is an ardent supporter of young people, particularly those who share her love of the western way of life. Deborah also is an executive board member of her local federal credit union.

Ina S. Ginsberg—has spent a lifetime working with and raising prize winning dogs and horses. An American Kennel Club approved judge and actively involved showing American Quarter Horse Association halter horses, Ina, along with her husband Arnold, own the SpurCross Working Cattle Guest Ranch in Golconda, Nevada. However, they call Carefree, Arizona home. Ina serves on the Miss Rodeo America, Inc., National Advisory Council and is an avid supporter of the pageant as well as the foundation.

Arlene Kensinger—from Cheyenne, Wyoming has spent 35 years as a cosmetologist and make-up artist. A Gold Card member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and was a member of the Wild West Show troupe at the World's Fair in Brussels. A volunteer for the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo since 1959, Founder of the Cheyenne Dandies equestrian team, worked with Miss Frontier and served on the Miss Rodeo Wyoming Board for 10 years. A member of Miss Rodeo America, Inc., since 1979 and served two years as the organization's President.

Jack Brizendine —from Lincoln, California, has been in the Quarter Horse Business since 1971. He became part of the MRA Scholarship Foundation board in 2007. He began his career in the equine industry showing and training; working cow horses, reining, western riding, western pleasure and halter. He has spent the past 20 years specializing in halter. Brizendine has had seven World Champions in three breeds and 22 world champions that he trained or sold.

Berlyn Miller —a long-time friend of Miss Rodeo America Inc., and Las Vegas
resident joined the MRA Scholarship Foundation board in 2007. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Miller is President of
Berlyn Miller & Associates, a Business and Government Relations Consulting firm. In addition to serving on many boards including Las Vegas Events and the National Finals Rodeo Committee Miller has been re-appointed by Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn as Vice Chairman of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

Raeana Wadhams*—serves as Executive Director of the Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation and is the Executive Director of Miss Rodeo America, Inc. A recipient of numerous awards, Raeana has devoted her career to helping young women succeed as pageant participants on the state and national level and represents the very essence of the western way of life.

*Founding member of Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation.

Foundation legal representation by:
Ira M. Schwartz, Esq.
DECONCINI McDONALD YETWIN & LACY, P.C.

Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation
27906 Cumbres, Pueblo CO 81006
Phone: (719) 948-9206 Fax: (719) 948-4760
foundation@missrodeo.com

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
LEVELS OF GIVING
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation
27906 Cumbres,
Pueblo, CO 81006
Phone: (719) 948-9206 Fax: (719) 948-4760
foundation@missrodeo.com