GENEROUS 2013 SPONSORS Much of what we are able to do as an Association is possible because of those who help sponsor special events.  Our ability to help fellow alumni, support our former home and hold reunions would not be possible without the generous contributions of these companies and individuals.  Please express your gratitude and support Sponsor of the Annual Meeting Jimmie Boatwright in Memory of Laura Sponsor of the Legendary Picnic WTXU Energy Thank you David Rattan Hole-In-One Sponsor - Fifth Year FIRST UNITED BANK OF AMARILLO Thank You Rodney Ruthart  Long Drive Contest Sponsor  - Second Year AdPow, INC  Thank You Greg Adams and Barry Powell Tiger Hole Sponsor - Third Year THE WAGGONERS TRUCKING Thank you Daniel Scroggs Sixth Year  WESTERN LEATHERCRAFT  Hand Made Boots for Auction Fourth Year JAMES AVERY CRAFTSMEN Silent Auction Gift  ____________________________________ HOLE SPONSORS Cross Pointe Auto Auto Connection Brinlee's Automotive Chuck Farrell - Memory of Lamont Frances Waldrip Bobby & Cindy Sarpalius Cam Lindsey Michael Rogers Amy Brasher - Memory of Lefty Adams David and Debra Rodgers Guy & Geneva Finstad Robert Leming Mark & Kathleen Embry Chis Bawcom Ricky Smith Jim Canada Bobby Shaw Bill Sarpalius Tom Maynard  2014 Alumni Gatherings Dallas - Feb 8, 14 Houston, Mar 1, 14 Memphis - Mar 14-16, 14 San Antonio - Apr 12, 14 DFW Golf Tournament-May 17,14 Oklahoma City - May 24, 14 West Texas/Girlstown - Jun 14, 14 Albuquerque - Aug 2, 14 Annual Reunion - Aug 29-31, 14 Southern CA - Sept 27, 14 Northern CA - Oct 2, 14	2014 ANNUAL REUNION      The 2014 Annual Reunion starts August 29th this year with the annual "Leading the Legacy" Golf Tournament at Comanche Trails golf course.  Click here for a link to sign up for yourself and your team.      Saturday morning starts with both the fishing derby at the Ranch and the Old Timer's Breakfast at Furrs on Soncy.  Following the Rodeo that afternoon CFBRAA will have its annual meeting in the Grand Plaza Room of the Cal Farley's Civic Center in Amarillo.        This year we will recognize Lamont and Frances Waldrip as distinguished staff and Rodney Ruthart as distinguished alumni.  Other recognitions will include those who have reached Legacy Partner levels, scholarship recipients, class reunions, and a tribute to those we have lost in the past year.      An essential part of the Annual Meeting is the Silent Auction where we will be raising funds for helping alumni families in times of crisis.  Click here for information about how you can partifcipate in the auction.  You can already bid on items which have been submitted for the auction.  Click here to see items and make your bids.      Sunday morning the Board of Directors will be having a lengthy retreat to outline plans for making the next year the best in Association history.      Following the Sunday Rodeo performance we will have the annual picnic t the Dipple Center on the Ranch.      All alumni will want to come by the Dipple Center on Saturday and/or Sunday to pick up Rodeo tickets.        Click here for a link to a schedule of events for the weekend.      The host hotel this year will be the Holiday Inn Full Service Hotel on Amarillo Blvd between Coulter and Soncy (8231 West Amarillo Blvd.  (Take the Coulter exit and head west on the frontage road.  Entrance is on the West side of the Kabuki restaurant.) Make your reservations under the Boys Ranch Alumni Assn.group and the cost is $89/night for an Executive Kingsize bed.  We have 30 rooms so make your reservations soon.  You must call the Hotel to get the group rate: 806-322-4777.  They will release unbooked rooms on August 8th. Alumni Veterans Memorial T-Shirts Click this link to order your T-Shirt.  The more ordered, the greater percentage goes to fund the memorial at BR. $1,636 raised so far! Board Approves New 2014-15 Operating Budget  The Association Board of Directors received and approved a new operating budget for the coming fiscal year, 2014-15.  The Finance Committee proposed the balanced budget, which is 31% higher than the previous year.  The two increases are Scholarships and an external audit.  The policies of the Association require an external audit every five years, and that will happen this summer.  The DFW Golf Tournament generated an additional $10,000 for scholarships which is included in next year's budget.  See the approved budget here. CURRENT NEWSLETTER ACTIVE MEMBERS	NEWS & NOTES BR & GT ALUMNI We will use this column to keep you informed about news, as we get it in Bobby's office (cfbraa@sarpserv.com), on what's going on with the alumni of Boys Ranch and Girlstown as well as happenings at Cal Farley's  If you have news to share, send it in.   NEW MEXICO GATHERING AND BOWLING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS August 2nd    The third annual New Mexico Gathering will be held in Albuquerque this year on August 2nd.  Alumni will be gathering for supper at "The Cooperage" restaurant at around 5 p.m. for supper, the real gathering will start somewhat earlier at the Holiday Bowl.  There alumni and others will be participating in a Bowling Tournament Fundraiser where 100% of the proceeds will go to the Special Needs fund to help alumni and their families in times of crisis.      Click here for information about the events and for an entry form where you can sign up to bowl.  Contact Bob Sarpalius by July 30th at (817) 788-8782; cfbraa@sarpserv.com to make your reservations for supper.      Contact Debra Caldwell (505) 292-5536; witchie467@hotmail.com to reserve a spot in the bowling tournament. Please remember John Kenny ('72)in your prayers, as his daughter, Courtney Leigh Kenney, passed away on July 4th in an ATV accident.  Funeral services are in Monroe, LA on Monday, July 7th.      NEW ASSOCIATION MEMBERS  The following recently paid their dues and either became members of the Alumni Association or renewed their active membership: Cynthia  Doan (Howard @ GT), Chris Boynton, Jim Pyle,  Ken McKnight, Al Latchaw Remember it's not simply being an alumnus of BR or GT that makes you an active participant in the work the Association does to help one another.  It involves support and commitment.  Thank you to those who actively support the Good Work CFBRAA is doing.  Photo Galleries & CFBRAA Calendar   Thank you again to Jim Calhoun for taking pictures of the Central Texas Gathering, and to Jerry Nicholson for posting them in the Photo Gallery.  Check them out by clicking on "Photo Gallery" above.  Must be logged in to see this option. BR Veterans Memorial The Alumni Association is going to build a memorial at BR to honor those who served in the military and, in particular, those who gave their lives in service to our country. Click on "Veterans Memorial" on the menu bar above for full information and how you can participate.