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Margo Wade-LaDrew
National Development & Marketing Director
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National Public Relations Director

Jody Gilbert
Office Coordinator, Art Director & Web Development
Carolyn Carter
Production and Media Director
Acynthia Villery
Social Media Director
A Word From President
VALERIA HOWARD-CUNNINGHAM
BPIR  K ARES-RODEOING WITH A PURPOSE
As we enter 2020, it is a time for new beginnings. We are so excited about the opportunities that we have to change, influence or impact our world and communities.

I am so thankful we are blessed once again to bring the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo to a city near you. 
Thank you for being a supporter of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo and I and the BPIR team look forward to us having an even more exciting rodeo than 2019 as we celebrate our 36 th Anniversary. The cowboys and cowgirls are rearing to go and excited to share their stories and showcase their talents for you.

In 2020, our theme is  BPIRKares-Rodeing with a Purpose.   It is important that as we rodeo in each city, we have the local community involved. Each day, our world gets more complex with increasing violence, suicide and health issues. Empathy, love and concern for one another is desperately needed.
We care about many things; families, friends, co-workers, communities and a better future for our kids. We would like to encourage everyone to be more in tune to those around us and reach out to provide a listening ear or a helping hand. The act of caring is what makes us human.

There should be no stigma for those who are struggling with issues and need help. This year BPIR is focused on providing information about various resources to assist those who are struggling with Mental Health /Breast Care / Prostate Cancer / D omestic Violence / Suicide.  

Remember you are in control of you and your destiny. You must feel free to reach out to get help when needed.  We all need help at various times in our lives, so look for the information we will be sharing at our rodeos or on our Website.  You are important to us. You Matter!

Can wait to see you in 2020.
I would like to leave you with these 2 quotes:

Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.
Anthony J. D'Angelo

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia

BPIR RIDES INTO PARIS!
Mayor Jean-François Legaret and other elected officials from the 1st arrondissement of Paris are pleased to invite you to the exhibition,
"In the footsteps of Bill Pickett".

The exhibition will be up from February 1-28 (located behind the Louvre Museum by the Seine River) with an "official" opening in the evening on February 5th 2020.
BPIR AREA COORDINATORS
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Sheri Vason
Oakland CA Event Coordinator
Jeff Douvel
Oakland CA Event Coordinator
Margo Wade-LaDrew
Los Angles Rodeo Coordinator
Ronnie Cunningham
Atlanta GA Event Coordinator
Greg Freeman 
D/V Area Event Coordinator
Barbara,"Miss Kitty" Love
Memphis TN Event Coordinator
Mansfield Montague 
Maryland area: Fairfax, Arlington. Event Coordinator
BPIR 2020 IS CLEAR....
Do you have any comments or recommendations?

Let us know!

CALLING BPIR CONTESTANTS!!!
Bareback
Bull Doggin
Calf Roping
Ladies Steer Undecorating
Ladies and
Jr Barrel Racing
Jr Breakaway Roping
Bull Riding
Relay Racin
2020 GOALS:

  • BPIR WEAR
  • MORE PRIZES
  • HEALTH AWARENESS
  • INCREASE CASH PRIZES
Tickets are available at the following:
 
 National Western Ticket Office
4655 Humboldt Street
Denver, CO 80216 / 303-295-1660

Peggy Wortham 303.796.0132
Ken Johnson 720.290.2778 
Vern Howard 720.971.1329
Valerie Yarbough 303.995.5062
Maurice Wade 303.641.6963

The Annual MLK, Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions features African American Champions and African American cowboys and cowgirls who have qualified for the finals of the NFR, IFR, PBR and BPFR. The concept is to include participation by all African American Champion Cowboys from the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA), International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA), and the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) who have attended either the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), International Finals Rodeo (IFR), Professional Bull Riders (PBR) or the Bill Pickett Championship Finals Rodeo (BPFR). Denver gets the best of all.
 
MLK Jr. Rodeo of Champions ticket prices range from $26 to $45.   Event tickets include Grounds Admission for the day of the event.  Parking is free in National Western lots.
 
Children 2 and under are free to sit on a lap.   



Local Ticket Outlets
Winning Coiffures • 6115 E Colfax Ave • 303.377.3835
Mailbox Express • Montbello • 303.375.1683
Corral Western Wear • 18885 E Colfax • 303.343.0318
 
For Media Partners/credentials please email:  [email protected]
Please visit our website at  www.billpickettrodeo.com for more information. 
LET'S PARTNER ...
CALLING 2020 VENDORS / SPONSORS
Do you have a brand you believe is a great match for the BPIR community?

Perhaps you want to attend as a NEW VENDOR!

Contact the coordinator that manages the rodeo location you seek to market/sell your goods!

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