TCRA Rodeo Queen's Contract and Guidelines

1. Miss TCRA must be 17 to 27 years of age as of January 1 of the reigning year. She must reside in Tillamook County or a county that touches Tillamook County. She may be single or married and have no children or been pregnant and remain so during her reign.
   
   
2. Miss TCRA will be the Ambassador for the Tillamook County Rodeo and will be expected to portray the highest moral standards and show the ideals of womanhood. Appearance shall reflect being on the job at all times setting an example beyond reproach, upholding a proper lady-like image at all times.
   
   
3. Miss TCRA and family members are expected to represent the Tillamook Rodeo in a courteous and professional manner. Any misconduct, including but not limited to the following, will not be tolerated and may be cause for dismissal:
   
   • Inappropriate behavior and/or use foul language
   • Drinking of alcoholic beverages or use illegal drugs
   • Smoking while at required functions
   • Abuse or neglect of her horse
   • Verbal or physical abuse including gossip of anyone, including Miss TCRA's family members, TCRA Board Members and volunteers
   
    
4. Miss TCRA will be required to provide herself with a horse and transportation suitable for the activities that she will be asked to participate in. Horse must be healthy, current with vaccinations, worming and hoof care. Insurance for herself, horse, vehicle and trailer will be required. No Stallions or wet mares are allowed.
   
   
5. $1000 is provided Miss TCRA shall raise additional funds from sponsorships, fundraisers, donations, etc. All monies become the property of Tillamook County Rodeo and reimbursement will be made upon receipt of expense reports with complete backup documentation (receipts, etc.) up to the amount in her ledger account.
   
   
6. Miss TCRA will be expected to attend all TCRA designated events. This includes all scheduled board meetings. The coordinator shall approve the schedule for all activities relating to Miss TCRA. Promptness is expected at all events and absences must be pre-approved. Official duties begin January 1 following the coronation extending through the month of December of the same year. Also, Miss TCRA will be expected to help at the following years rodeo by carrying the flag for Grand Entry in both Saturday and Sunday performances of the Tillamook County Rodeo the summer after her reign.
   
   
7. Miss TCRA will be responsible for the purchase and upkeep of her tack and clothing. Her wardrobe will be approved by the coordinator. The Queens wardrobe is to be worn at specified functions only. Clothes must be cleaned, pressed and starched. Miss TCRA shall keep herself neat, clean and well groomed at all times and she will be expected to dress appropriately for each event, meeting or appointment when representing the Tillamook County Rodeo Association. Horse & Tack shall be presentable and in clean and safe working order at all times. For whatever reason any items purchased but unused become property of the TCRA.
   
   
8. If a TCRA Queen continues to apply and represent other rodeo associations after her TCRA reign is fulfilled, she may not solicit civic organizations or businesses in Tillamook County, for any rodeo purpose, without first asking permission from the TCRA Board of Directors.
   
   
9. If at any time you are observed violating any of these rules by the TCRA Queen Director, members of the Board of Directors, or any of the Tillamook County Rodeo Association general membership,  she will be barred from participating in the next event; the second violation will result in dismissal as the Queen of the Tillamook County Rodeo. At this time, the Runner-up will be asked to assume the duties of Queen. If there is no runner-up the TCRA advisor and the Board of Directors reserves the right to either appoint a queen or contact the past queens (in reverse chronological order) until a former queen is found or forego a queen for that year.
   
   
10. The following is the property of the TCRA and will be returned in good condition within 10 days of completion of reign or immediately upon dismissal:
    
    • Crown
    • Serape
    • Breast Collar
    • Chaps
    • Saddle Pads or Blankets
    • Parade Flower Pack
    • Arena Shirts (used to build a queen closet)
    • Garment Bag
    • Any Items unused or borrowed
      
      
    Miss TCRA may retain upon completion of the reign the following (Unless she wishes to return these items to the TCRA for the Queen's Closet):
    
    • Dress Outfit (dress, skirt and jacket, etc.)
    • Buckle, necklace, earrings (unless borrowed)
    • Arena Shirts
    • Hats
    • Pants
    • Boots
      
      
11. Coordinator will have full authority in making all decisions regarding Miss TCRA.

I __________________________________ have read the above rules in their entirety and I do herby agree to abide by these rules of the Tillamook County Rodeo Association for the entire duration of my reign should I be chosen as 2008 TCRA Queen.