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Important News from the Children's Advocacy Center Board President


This year’s Cowboys for Kids’ is set for April 25-26, 2008. 

We will once again be hosting the
Roping the Stars Celebrity Dinner and Entertainment
on Friday, April 25th at 6:30 p.m.
at J.J. and Bobby Norris’s beautiful cutting horse facility
located at 3165 County Road 808, Cleburne, TX
 

Our keynote speaker at Friday night’s dinner will be Jay Novacek, former Dallas Cowboy.  Celebrities committed for the weekend to date include Barry Corbin, Jay Novacek, Larry Mahan, Buck Taylor, Dean Smith, Debbie Garrison, Robert Fuller, Jennifer Savidge, Roy Cooper, Sonny Burgess, Chad Eubank, Brian Doty, Byron Walker, Charlie Throckmorton, Alex Cord, Randy Watson, and Bobby Norris.

On Saturday, April 26, 2008 we will be having our Children’s Stick Horse Rodeo at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds in Cleburne, Texas

  • For children ages 10 and under

  • Registration for the stick-horse rodeo is at 1:00.

  • The cost for entry is $10.00 which provides a t-shirt and entry into all four events.

Our Pro Bull Riding Event and Celebrity Team Roping are also on Saturday, April 26, 2008.  You can expect to see some wonderful additions to our Saturday activities out at the Sheriff Posse Grounds.  We are expecting some of the top cowboys from the U.S., Canada and Brazil to be riding in this event.

  • Autographs begin at 7:00 p.m.

  • PBR Introductions at 7:30 p.m.

  • Bulls buck at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the Cleburne and Burleson Chambers, the Advocacy Center, the Sheriff’s Office, First National Bank of Burleson and Pinnacle Banks of Keene.

  • Children 4 and under are free.

  • Regular ticket price is $10 for ages 10 - 64

  • Senior discount (over 65) and children ages 5-9 is $8. 

RAFFLE ITEM!  Custom built smoker/grill.  Built by Johnson County inmates who wanted to give back to the center.  It is amazing!  Tickets are $10 each.

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Thank You Top Sponsors

Roping the Stars Overall
First National Bank of Burleson

Roping the Stars Meal
Halliburton

Roping the Stars Entertainment
Chesapeake Energy

PBR Enterprise Tour Bull Riding
Liberty Ford

Celebrity Team Roping
Mustang Foundation

Wild Steer Saddling
Reliable Paving, Inc.

Stick-Horse Rodeo
Devon Energy

Chute
Justin Boots

Chute
Northside Animal Clinic

Chute
Coldwell Banker
Bob King Realty

Chute
Prime Source Construction

Chute
Community Bank

Chute
First Financial Bank

 

 

A very special THANK YOU to...


J.J. and Bobby Norris for your hospitality and your generosity in hosting our event at your beautiful facility!  We truly appreciate your support!

OUR CELEBRITY FRIENDS

Jay Novacek
Red Steagall
Sonny Burgess
Dan Roberts
Buck Taylor
Jason Witten
Larry Mahan
Byron Walker
Tanya Harvey
Debbie Garrison
Charlie Throckmorton
Dean Smith
Walt Garrison
Barry Corbin
Roy Cooper
Alex Cord
Jennifer Savidage
Robert Fuller
Randy Watson
Bobby Norris
Brantley Foster
Chad Eubank
Brian Doty
Chris Cox

2008 LIVE AUCTION PACKAGES!

Buck Taylor Art Package
Buck Taylor will once again donate an autographed print from his studio. Buck is best known for his role in many western movies and the celebrated western series Gunsmoke.

Diane & Larry Mahan Colorado Retreat
Friday A.M. thru Monday P.M Trip. Four glorious days on a beautiful Colorado Ranch Retreat with Six Time World Champion All Around Cowboy and his Olympian Wife, Diane. Enjoy experiential riding on the Mahan’s ranch that will challenge you to think in new ways with expert guidance by the best in the business, all while enjoying the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Flight is not included. Donated by Diane & Larry Mahan

Cheyenne Frontier Days Package, July 25-26, 2008
Private Citaition S-2 Jet will provide an unforgettable trip for four to Cheyenne Frontier Days to see local Celebrity Chad Eubank. Guest will receive tickets to Frontier Days and Hotel Accommodations. Courtesy of Stan Harper, Harper Cattle Company.

Cheyenne All-Around Package
This beautiful shadow box would decorate any home or business wonderfully and features Chad Eubank’s (Cheyenne’s All Around Cowboy for 2007) autographed jersey, glove, contestant number and autographed pictures from his winning performance.

Toughest Cowboy Package
Chad Eubank, Cheyenne’s All Around Cowboy for 2007, Cleburne PBR Winner, and from the National Toughest Cowboy Series, has donated from the 2008 series: Autographed riding jersey, vest, chaps, Toughest Cowboy Program Guide and sponsor merchandise from Super Clean. Winner will also receive two days of working out with this local rodeo celebrity as well as tips on bull and bronc riding.

Hannah Montana Package
This package is every little girls dream. It features an autographed Hannah Montana CD and an autographed “Best of Both Worlds” Concert Tour Book that was donated by Miley Cyrus herself or as all the kids know her, Hannah Montana. There is also a beautiful vanity custom painted and donated by Traci & Pat Devaney and other wonderful items to make this every girl’s dream package.

Longhorn Pair Package
Wileta & Ken Kretzschmar have donated a registered longhorn bull calf and Debbie and Jerry Sartor have donated a Longhorn heifer calf. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to start their own Longhorn Herd or to expand a current herd.

Jailhouse Dinner
Enjoy a wonderful western meal for eight. Guests will be picked up in jail house limo, will be fingerprinted and mug shots taken, will receive tour of jail and will receive a Bob’s Bed and Breakfast t-shirt. Courtesy of Sheriff Bob Alford (No county funds are expended on this gift). It will be an evening of unforgettable jailhouse memories.

Sonny Burgess Package
Private concert for 24 people performed by our hometown celebrity, Sonny Burgess. Sonny’s list of successful songs is limitless. Enjoy his wonderful music in your own backyard with your closest friends and family members.

Cowboy Companion Package
You won’t be able to resist this beautiful 9 1/2 week old male puppy from Triple Cross Aussies donated by Julie & Trace Moore. He is a miniature blue merle Australian Shepherd with two blue eyes. All vaccinations for one year and neuter are included in this package and have been donated by Northside Animal Clinic, Stephanie & Craig Jones. Puppy Training has also been donated by Sharon Creel, Trainer and Therapy Dog International Evaluator.

Napa Valley Weekend Get-a-Way
Private Gulfstream Jet will wisk you and ten friends away to the Napa Valley Area of California. This package also includes two nights hotel stay in Bay Area for two and one rental car for the weekend. This incredible get-a-way package was donated by Debbie & David MacDonald, III.

Xtreme Outdoor Package
Brian Doty, President and Host of Xtreme Outdoors TV has put together an outdoor extravaganza package that includes Xtreme Outdoor Adventures shirt, cap, DVD and decal ($50), a Game Tamer’s Tree Stand ($309), Game Tamers Quad Pro Stand 10’ ($299), $150 Gift Certificate from She Safari, Fox Pro FX5 electronic caller ($689.95), a Matthews Mission X5 Bow ($559), an Americase Custom Aluminum Bow Case ($329), King’s Desert Shadow camo jacket, shirt, pants, hat, gloves and face mask ($238), and a two day all inclusive hog hunt at the Hacienda Ranch in Uvalde, Texas with Brian that includes Sonny Burgess performing around the campfire. Your trip will also be documented in a photo collage that will be presented to you after you return home. This trip will be filmed for XOA TV and DVD series. This value of this is priceless.
 


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