TCRA Rodeo Queen's Contract and Guidelines

1. During your reign as the Tillamook County Rodeo Association Queen, you will be the “Ambassador” for the Tillamook County Rodeo and will be expected to portray the highest of moral standards and show the ideals of womanhood. Appearance shall reflect being” on the job” at all times setting an example beyond reproach. Applicants shall not have children, been pregnant or become pregnant during the reign.
   
   
2. As Queen you will be expected to uphold the proper lady-like image of a Rodeo Queen. The use of inappropriate behavior and/or language will not be tolerated while representing the Tillamook County Rodeo. This includes any and all information text or photos on or in any internet chat rooms including, but not limited to, “My Space, You Tube, Facebook, e.g.
   
   
3. Drinking of alcoholic beverages or use of drugs will not be permitted, while you are representing the Tillamook County Rodeo Association at designated activities. Smoking of tobacco is not prohibited, but will not be permitted while participating at designated functions.
    
4. As Queen you will be required to provide yourself with a horse and transportation suitable for the activities that you will be asked to participate in. Insurance for your self, horse, vehicle and trailer will be required.
   
   
5. $1000 is provided for clothing and travel any other monies may be from sponsors, or at your own expense. All monies shall be run through the Tillamook County Rodeo account. Queen coordinator has control over how money is spent.
   
   
6. As Queen you will be expected to attend all TCRA designated events, this includes all scheduled board meetings, unless there is an emergency or illness. Any requests for not attending scheduled events must be approved by the Queen’s coordinator/director. Duties begin in December following your coronation, and are scheduled through the month of November of the same year. Also, you will be expected to help at the rodeo the summer, following your reign, by carrying the flag for Grand Entry in both Saturday and Sunday performances of the Tillamook Co. Rodeo 2011.
   
   
7. As Queen you will be expected to wear designated rodeo clothing and accessories when attending any event representing the Tillamook County Rodeo. Association. The Queen’s Wardrobe is to be worn at specified functions only. For what ever reason items purchased but unused become property of TCRA.
   
   
8. It shall be your responsibility as Queen to keep yourself neat, clean, and well groomed at all times. Clothes must be cleaned pressed and you must be in complete Queen attire at each event, meeting or appointment, as determined by the queen coordinator. Horse & Tack shall be presentable and in proper working order at all times.
   
   
9. If as TCRA Queen you decide to apply and represent other rodeo associations after your TCRA reign is fulfilled, you may not solicit service organizations or business in Tillamook County, for any rodeo purpose, without written permission from the TCRA board of directors.
   
   
10. If, at any time you are is 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, you will be barred from participating in the next event; the second violation will result in your 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 queen is found or forego a queen for the rest of the reign.
    
    
11. 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 (if borrowed)
    • Parade Flower Pack (if borrowed)
    • Arena Shirts (used to build a queen closet)
    • 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)
    • Hats
    • Pants
    • Boots
      
      
12. The dates of the reign as Miss TCRA will be December 1, 2010 through November 30, 2011.