Your Letters of Support for the National Day of the Cowboy:
Dear Bethany
Thought that it was about time I let you know how the garden was progressing. Our National Day of the Cowboy garden will be at the Royal Welsh Show 2007 which takes place on 23 - 26 July. My wife, Sue, and I have spent the weekend at an antiques fair buying various pieces of hardware to decorate the chuck wagon and camp fire. Things like tin pates old tin boxes , a coffee grinder circa 1880, various pieces of tin and cast iron cookware, spades, axes, hurricane lamps and some branding irons! Who would have thought we’d manage to pick those up? We have sown hundreds of seeds and sourced trees and other pants and it’s just a matter of getting them all to look great for the few days of the show. That’s the hard bit. We would be grateful for a couple of things from you to support the stand. Do you have any flyers, posters or any other publicity material available?
We will produce a flyer ourselves that will we hand out during the show. Do you have any art work, logos that are available to include in this leaflet? We would like to include in our leaflet a short comment in support of the garden from someone, maybe yourself, who is a representative of the organisation.
We will be arranging for some photographs to be sent to you showing the progress so far. Up until now it’s just been planks of wood and empty plant pots, not very interesting. Now things are beginning to take shape. We’re still getting some late snow and frosts, so Sue and I have been out covering the young plants that I’m sure would enjoy the Texas sun more than this weather.
Look forward to hearing from
Bob Priddle United Kingdom
( It is extremely gratifying to know that news of a National Day of the Cowboy is reaching other countries and that the celebrations are transcending geographic boundaries. Publisher)
Hello
Many thanks for the very encouraging email. Having someone who lives in New Mexico want to assist in the Billy the Kid / John Henry Tunstall script is very encouraging and provides good energy If you can help to find someone for me it would be great. Trying to find a Marilyn Watson. I think living in Roswell, New Mexico. She did significant research apparently on Sallie Chisum, one of Billy's girfriends and the niece of cattle baron John Chisum. The phone number for Marilyn that I have is 505 623 1432. I get nothing but an answering machine, Apparently the number above is listed in the phone book under Donald and Marilyn Watson.
I have been in touch with the Billy the kid museum. I just purchased a video from them: THE LINCOLN COUNTY WAR. I am very impressed with it. All about Billy and John Tunstall and the McSweens and the Santa Fe Ring and the Chisum's and everything else. Very good video. Finding that person above, Marilyn Watson, would be a great help to me.
George Murrell
British Columbia, Canada
geowmurr@aol.com
The cowtown of Okeechobee, Florida is preparing to celebrate the National Day of the Cowboy. We are planning an Old Florida Cattle Drive down Main Street to our Agri Center outside of town. We will have storey tellers, cow whip popping contest, BBQ cookoff contest and a Ranch Rodeo. Do you have any suggestions on how to make this a huge success? We need all the help you can stand. Everyone thinks Florida is beaches and Disney World. Our county has 4 times as many cattle as it does people. This is where Columbus & Ponce de Leon released the first cattle into America. Please feel free to send me anything that you think would help. Thanks in advance.
Matt Pearce, Chairman - Okeechobee National Day of the Cowboy Committee
President - Okeechobee Cattleman's Association
I have a saddleshop in Bandera Texas self proclaimed cowboy capitol of the world. I plan on having chuck wagon cooking, cowboy singers and storytellers, western memorabilia, plus, of course, a big saddle sale. Your website does not have a date that I could find. I read about the "National Day of the Cowboy" and want to participate. So Let me in on the secret of when we shoul do this. If I missed the date somewhere on your website, I'm sorry. I'm not a computer age cowboy. Thanks, Lew Pewterbaugh
owner,
Bunkhouse Leather, Bandera Texas
I would like some information on the flag. We are putting on a National Cowboy Day at our store and would like more information.
Thank you for your help.
Lola Sprouse
Howdy Pard,
My name is Marvin Hodge a.k.a. Wrangler Marv. I am the co-host on a radio show called The Cowboy Way Show. Our host is Cowboy Bill Holden. “The Cowboy Way Show ” is dedicated to preserving the traditions of the old west. The radio program began in 2003 at WIMO Radio in Winder, GA.
From cowboy poetry, to cowboy trivia, to cowboy history, to cowboy music, to cowboy recipes, and a heap more, you'll find it all right here. Cowboy Bill and I are frequently around town entertaining crowds and promoting the cowboy way. We have performed at The Atlanta Braves games, The Atlanta Country Music Hall of fame Awards, many nursing homes and film festivals just to name a few. “The Cowboy Way Show ” is aired weekly on WIMO Radio in Winder, GA. See our website at www.cowboywayshow.com .
I tell you all this just to let you know we are strong supporters of The National Day of the Cowboy. Last year we received membership cards to The National Day of the Cowboy. Our question is do we need to do anything to make sure we continue our membership with you?
Thanks, we look forward to hearing from you.
Wrangler Marv
When is the celebration for 2007??
We gladly support and stand by the National day of the Cowboy 100%. Without the cowboy we have lost OUR history.
Jane Ritter
Executive Director
Texas Ranching Heritage Center and Horse Park, Inc.
The 3rd Annual National Day of the Cowboy is July 28, 2007 - Publisher
Could you please tell me who to submit artwork to for consideration to be used for the National Day of the Cowboy yearly poster? Thank you.
Teal Blake
The Blake Studios
My name is Melissa Hartley. I am the Marketing Coordinator for Western AgCredit based in South Jordan, Utah. We are members of the Farm Credit System and provide lending services for the agriculture industry. Our customers are the people The National Day of the Cowboy represents. I am currently writing an article to put in our quarterly magazine about The National Day of the Cowboy. An organization in Utah has put together a list of cowboys from each county that represent America’s Cowboys. Many of these individuals are our customers and we would like to recognize them along with the other individuals listed. I would like to use your logo and some of the information from your website in my article. All of the information presented will be in a positive manner, as the ideals of your organization are in line with the views of our association.
I have included a link to an example of a previous edition of the magazine so you can see the type of material we publish.
Western AgCredit
Thank you,
Melissa Hartley
Marketing Coordinator
Western AgCredit
msh@westernagcredit.com
Hello :
My name is Albert A. Roch and I’m the coordinator of DCWRadio from Spain, EU.
I send you this mail because you’re a DCWRadio subscriber. I want to notice you that at September 5th, 2006 we started our emission of cowboy – western – swing special broadcast. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 04:00 to 05:00 and 16:00 to 17:00 (Austin TX hour). Let me talk about us:
DCWRadio is the first broadcasting station in Spain with an exclusive Americana/Country/Western program. DCWRadio is a totally independent broadcasting station and not settled to any top list of sales, top airplays or charts. Our purpose is moving forward this kind of music we like so much to anyone who wants to hear us. We are not a commercial station. We do not earn any money with it. We just do it because we love country music. DCWRadio supports The National Day Of the Cowboy org. You can see it in this link.
You can listen us at
Dime Locountry clicking on “listen live” logo.
Thanks for your attention.
Albert A. Roch
- - If you are Artists, PR's, Management, or Record Company and if you would like your music featured on DCWR please, contact us.
Hello
I found your website.
My group and I are putting together a documentary on the real story and real happenings behind the legend of Billy the Kid and John Henry Tunstall and Lincoln County and all its citizens and whether or not Pat Garrett really did kill Billy the Kid on that night and what got the Kid into the guns in the first place. Anyway your group or organization might help us? I am from British Columbia Canada, small city of Victoria. (capital).
You all know who John Henry Tunstall was? Of course you do. Well, before he met Billy and hired him and then got shot and killed, John lived and worked in my home town of Victoria for 3 1/2 yrs before going south at age 22 to make his $$$$$$$$. John's father was the senior of 3 business partners in a mercantile business here in Victoria. John arrived in Victoria at age 19.... coming from England. So, yes we want to do a documentary that links BC with New Mexico back in the 1870's.
So if you can aid us with info from back in those days or know somebody who can or you can aid us in direct knowledge of the legendary Kid..... we would sure appreciate it for our documentary.
And, of course, your organization is aware of the new photo that has surfaced and is suspected may be the the Kid. ??????
Hope to hear from you..
George Murrell
geowmurr@aol.com
Dear Zane & Bethany:
Applause to each of you for a fabulous day at the unveiling of Cowboy Keepers...it was such a nice day - wonderful presentation, leaving NO DOUBT for anyone present that the National Day of the Cowboy is indeed being lead by 2 of the best - YOU - and that great and exciting things are in the future - and that the legend will continue to live on...
God is holding you in the palm of His mighty hands - and has entrusted this endeavor to you - in your hands it lies...Special thanks for all your endless hours of work - moments of doubt - but knowing that giving up was not an option...you are loved and greatly appreciated by us all.
Love, Christina
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Hello New Friend,
Thanks for the opportunity to petition. I'm sending many of my western friends this information and an invitation to sign the petition as well. I'm thrilled at the prospects.
Rhonda Whiting Cecchin
- K.A. ..."Sisters of the Silver Sage"
Sisters of the Silver Sage
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Hi Bethany,
I signed the music petition, hope all goes well!
Juni Fisher
2005 AWA Western Female Performer of the Year
2005 WMA Crescendo Award
Red Geetar Records
Red Geetar Records
I've forwarded the petition link to my mailing list. Thanks for taking the initiative to put this together. This is a vital link in building up the infrastructure for professional western musicians. Hope this works out...
Mike Iverson
Blue Sage Trio
Blue Sage Trio
Hi Bethany,
I signed your petition...what a great idea...those of us in Western music have been largely ignored by even the CMA. About time we get some kind of recognition. You can check out my CD's at www.cdbaby.com
my old movies are at
Film Baby
my webpage is:
AZ Boy Singer
Thanks,
Tex Hill
Hello Bethany,
What a concept, first we get the National Day of the Cowboy and now working toward getting national attention for our WesternArtists! I am a DJ here in Cortez CO and I do 2 hours each Sunday on KSJD Dryland Community Radio. As a public radio station I have free rein of what music I can play and it is Western/Cowboy Music and Poetry. I would like to help out in any way I can to get our music out to more folks. My show has grown in listeners, at first folks were timid about calling in but now they are getting to know the Artists via interviews and music. We are trying to have a show on July 22, for the Second Annual National Day of the Cowboy. As a rural area we are getting an idea of how it will come together this year...
I would like to hear your feelings on this and how others are celebrating this National Day! Thanks for your time and consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Barbara Richhart
Western Belle of KSJD
CowTrails Show
32229 CO RD P
Mancos, CO 81328
Studio: Sundays 12:00-2 PM 970-564-0808
Bethany
I'm so proud of you! I'm doing a promotion next month and the b/g music is all Bob Wills!!
Tandy Rice Jr
Nashville, TN
Bethany,
Hi - how's everything going???? I love your newsletters - and I hope everything is going wonderfully for you!
Debbie Ebia
Sheridan, Wyoming
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Hello Bethany.
Sorry for my english. I want to talk with you for two differents things. The first I'm very interested to buy two units of your "National day of the Cowboy Poster."
The other theme is about the work we can do together with cowboy music. I would like an hour of cowboy music in my radio station, www.dimelocountry.com and a especial web page with news and singers but Bethany, I don't have enough time. Maybe, if you help me... We can talk how. Think about it, please.
I'm a TCB suscriber and I'm waiting anxiously the special western CD that you're talking about in your mail. The first 2006 "CD of the Week" in DCWRadio was Randy Huston's "... Hole in Daddy's Rope". It's a big diamond.
You can see the review in
Dime Lo Country
Thanks for all.
Albert A. Roch
Barcelona, Spain.
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Good Morning!
I read the National Day of the Cowboy News when you send and it is so interesting that I print it out and take a copy to our mac-club meeting. I'm not sure how many have checked out your website, but the copies are always gone at the end of the meeting! Let me know how I can help.
Bonnie Clayton
Bay City, Michigan
Howdy,
I just stumbled across your amazin' website today. Very well done I might add.
I'm a cowboy singer, songwriter, cowboy poet, humorist and national Champion yodeler, of some note. You can find out more about me by going to my website:
Singing Cowboy Just from what I saw on your website First, I think you're doing good quality work (something that's not always to be had in the field of Western Arts) and second, it seems like a natural fit for both of us for a bunch of mutual reasons.
So if I don't see you in the future I'll see you in the pasture,
Heap Thanks,
Gary McMahan
Hey there!
Your
Desert Cowboys story was such a great article! I had goosebumps while reading it; nothing like a bit of pure patriotism these days!
Adele Richmond
Wyoming
Howdy,
We would like to exchange links with you folks. Anyway we can help promote, let us know. The National Day Of The Cowboy should be known "World Wide." Hey, say "HI" to our good friend, Royal Wade Kimes. Glad to see he's onboard.
Lucky Trails,
Jim Easterbrook
Legacy of the West
Just had a chance to look at your website. It looks great. We believe very strongly that the Cowboys & girls need to be recognized for what they have contributed to this great country. We have a Cowboy Single Action Shooting Club called The Dalton Gang of New Hampshire H LLC. We have been operating for the last 7 years and hold 23 events a year. If you would be interested in having us promote your organization we would be happy to so as our organization believes 100 percent in promoting the 'Cowboy Way". We would be very happy to offer a link from our website to yours.
Happy Ramblin's
Littleton & Nan Dalton
AKA Don & Nan Mooney
The Dalton Gang of NH
New Hampshire
I am contacting you to let you know Zane Mead spoke with us a few days ago about engaging the Mules of America to support the National Day of The Cowboy. Both Doug and I are happy to contact Mule owners, and organizations etc. to promote the National Day of the Cowboy and to encourage their participation. We have made many contacts during the last 20 years, including the fellow behind the first equine cloning, which was a mule.
We are excited about contributing. Please let us know your ideas, or any other information we need to be of help. Thank You very much for your hard work, this is a wonderful National Day to celebrate! By the way, Zane's painting is BEAUTIFUL! Zane is not only an excellent artist, but he is a beautiful person.
Doug and Sherry Caldwell
Arizona
I bumped into your website through the Bar D newsletter (cowboypoetry.com), and just wanted to commend you on such a noble undertaking. I write and perform cowboy poetry for much of the same reasons: promoting a way of life that has done much to make this country good and decent.
I'll check back to see if your merchandise is up and running and look forward to displaying your message on my truck and guitar case as I make my own rounds here in the southwest. Next weekend is Cowboy Days in Las Cruces, NM and down the road I'll be at The Festival of the West in Phoenix, AZ. I figure we'll cross paths somewhere, till then, thanks for your efforts and good luck.
Mike Moutoux
You have a great site and it was good to learn that the original Senate Resolution contained an observance for 2006 as well. Hopefully, another resolution can be passed in the months to come.
It may interest you to know about the Circuit Riders of Cody, WY. Their site was recently launched and the other day I heard about your site from a bumper sticker. I have added a link to your site on the Circuit Riders' links page. This past June, the Circuit Riders had a show on the day of the National Day of the Cowboy. They are a Western trio (though only two of them sing) that does music in the genre of the Sons of the Pioneers classics as well as originals written in that style. They also do Western style gospel music and educational programs that bring to life the history of the Old West.
Scott Bothwell
Circuit Riders of Cody WY
I received a newsletter from National Day Of The Cowboy and I enjoyed reading it as well as checking out the website. To be honest, I was not aware of this organization or its webpage. I think it's great!! I agree that it is important to keep the Western Lifestyle alive. I myself am an avid fan of anything Western. I love country music, rodeos and the cowboy way. I'm also an artist of contemporary cowboy drawings. I will definitely visit Nationa Day of the Cowboy.com again!
Thank you,
Tony Sesma (pencil artist)
Tony Sesma
Wanted to let you know we have listed your site on our Relief and Educational Organizations. The organizations on this page are the ones we endorse and those whose mission statements reflect the mission of the Rodeo Attitude Program. We have also posted on our Front Page any major news stories or press releases on the National Day of the Cowboy. Please continue to keep us updated on your organization and the newest resolution.
Thank you.
Cindy Meyers
President
Rodeo Attitude, LLC
This day of honor should be extended by Congress to every year...I hope it can be !!
Cheers, Dunny Barney
Austin D. Barney, ll, CIC, CRP
West Simsbury, CT. 06092
We definitely support the National Day of the Cowboy.
Judy L. Mitchell
TwoBulls.com
Yes, we are all for this bill being passed!
The cowboy and his family truly represent what was and still could be America today. The values of the original pioneers and the western cowboy still exist in the west and should be celebrated for all those who may have forgotten what made this country strong!
Thanks for getting the word out.
Cheryl Deats
Gallatin Gateway, MT
Thank you for visiting with me at tne NCS, in Lubbock. I still have my bumpersticker on my computer desk. Thank you for your efforts and and big 'Howdy" from Texas.
Prentiss Yeates
If you have been keeping up with "The Thomas Ranch," we have been keeping all of our patriots updated with the National Day of the Cowboy news. I am proud and still proud and speak frequently about this program., daily on the radio in the military conferences I attend and just about every other moment I can think of. The Thomas Ranch would like our banner on everything that has to do with the National Cowboy Day. We are living the life of the Cowboy daily. I would like to thank you all again. Not only was our Cowboy page such a super hit I decided to write up one on "America Needs the Cowboy?" I hope that we can still be partners in this long after the 1st annual. I would also like to be included in the first but the 100th as well. The Thomas Ranch being over 100 years old it gives us something to look forward to in the future. lol.
If you have any further questions just ask but as far as still sponsoring it. Yes, everyday I do and still will even though it is passed we will push forward with the support and the sponsorship. I just wish I had a better banner to give to you for the sponsorship spot.
Please keep me informed..... Thanks for all that you have done so far and keep your chins up, its a long road but we will make it.
Russell J. Anderson
The Thomas Ranch
A family owned cattle Ranch since 1902.
I really do like your website! It's a nice combination of classic and modern elements -- very eye-catching.
Keli Carlson
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
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Good Morning! You have a beautiful site.
We took a month long trip after the AWA Convention and Awards Show through 14 states...all the areas hit by Katrina. Needless to say we are grateful to have been there before the hurricane, but deeply saddened and moved by the distruction and heartache left behind. Our youth artists have decided to take the money from their auction, which was matched by an anonymous donor, to send to help other kids. I am proud of our young artists and will tell you more as it develops.
This is a beautiful site and a great honor to all of us who live the life. Thank You.
Donna Hatton
Co-President, Performing Arts of The West, Youth Asocitation
Winner:AWA Will Rogers Award, Cowboy Poetry CD Album 2005
