GENEROUS 2011 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  Hole In One Sponsor - Third Year FIRST UNITED BANK OF AMARILLO Thank You Rodney Ruthart  Long Drive Contest Sponsor  MARVAIR - AirXcel Thank You Michael Rogers Tiger Hole Sponsor THE WAGGONERS TRUCKING Thank you Daniel Scroggs Second Year JAMES AVERY CRAFTSMEN Silent Auction Gift Card for Auction Fourth Year  WESTERN LEATHERCRAFT  Hand Made Boots for Auction ____________________________________ HOLE SPONSORS  George & Bettye Schmidt Jeff Mitchell Mark Embry Chis Bawcom Lamont & Frances Waldrip Bobby & Cindy Sarpalius Tom Alvarez Dean Sharp Cam Lindsey Michael Rogers Amy Brasher The Dillingham Family Karl Sarpalius Bill Sarpalius Tom Maynard	NEXT UP DALLAS GATHERING Saturday - February 4th, 2012 EDDIE DEEN'S IN BIG "D" The next Alumni Gathering will be the 8th Annual Dallas Gathering at Eddie Deen's.  This is the second largest gathering of former residents of Cal Farley's each year.  We are expecting alumni from all over the country, including Massachusetts, Florida and maybe even California (reservations list). Of course everyone in the metroplex is expected to be there.  Doors open at 6 pm; supper is served at 7.  The cost is $10 for those with Reservations; $15 at the door.  Reservations due by Feb. 1st. The best pre-superbowl party will be right here in Big D...so call  or email now, make your reservations and be there!! [(817) 788-8782; (Eddie Deens)  cfbraa@sarpserv.com ] Prior to the evening festivities there will be a scheduled Board of Directors meeting at 2 pm. Anyone currently serving on any committees is invited to attend the Board Meeting to be held at Eddie Deen's.  Call Bobby and let him know if you plan to attend.	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.   2011 Reunion Pictures Cal Calhoun has sent in over 100 pictures from the 2011. Check them out under Galleries, above. Christmas Decorations at BR Check out the report from Daniel Scroggs on the Christmas Decoration Contest this year.  (click here)  The Boys Ranch Christmas Cantata: Check out pics from the Christmas Cantata:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.298391483539061.79001.120059548038923&type=1&l=2428697135 Coach Paul Jones celebrates 25 years Saturday, January 28th there will be a celebrations of Coach Paul Jones's 25th anniversary as wrestling coach at BR.  Following the dual meet tournament with Palo Duro, a reception for Coach Jones will be held at the Dipple Center.  All former wrestlers and alumni are encouraged to attend. 2012 Annual Reunion Committee: Under the leadership of Daniel Scroggs, the Annual Reunion Committee is already working on events for next year.  If you have suggesions or would like to help, contact Daniel at danielscroggs@att.net.  One additional event being planned for 2012 is a dance. Class Reunions: If you would like to have a class reunion for your Graduating Class at the 2012 Annual Reunion, contact Bobby Sarpalius to initiate plans for the celebration (cfbraa@sarpserv.com).  The Class of '67 will be celebrating their 45th reunion.  The following may want to plan a celebration:    50th class of '62     40th class of '72     30th class of '82     25th class of '87
	GATHERINGS ACROSS AMERICA The Annual Reunion in Amarillo is the biggest and most important event of the year for Cal Farley's Alumni Association.  Here we have our annual General Membership Meeting, recognize Distinguished Alumni and All Star recognitions, elect the new Board of Directors and raise the funds for carrying most of the Association's work. However, over the past few years we have begun to have annual gatherings across the country.  The Dallas Gathering was first held in 2005 and has grown to a major event for the year.  We have had gatherings for the past two years in Houston, and Austin.  Additional gatherings have been held in Lubbock, Oklahoma City, California and Maryland.  This year we hope to have even more.  Some of these have become annual scheduled events.   To hold a gathering in your area requires only taking the initiative to set a time and place. Contact Bobby Sarpalius (cfbraa@sarpserv.com) and he will help with the promotion, contacts and organization.
	Scheduled Alumni Gatherings Atlantic Gathering - October 22, 2011 Dallas Gathering - February 4, 2012 Tunica Miss. Gathering - March 17, 2012 San Antonio Gathering - March 24, 2012 Florida Gathering - April 7, 2012 Houston Gathering - April 21, 2012 Oklahoma City Gathering - May 26, 2012 Girlstown Gathering - June 9, 2012 Annual Reunion - August 31 - Sept 2, 2012