BOTAR – Night at the Rodeo
September 27th was the date for the BOTAR Night at the Rodeo that was held at the American Royal Complex. BOTARs and their families enjoyed a delicious dinner in the Governor’s Room, followed by an exciting Pro Rodeo experience in Hale Arena. Natalie Kirk and Angela Hudson were the co-chairmen.
Also featured in the December 14th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Anthony Mendolia
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Chad Allen, Sarah Luby, Kristen Naughton, Kristen Peavey, David DeGoler, Taylor Stuckey, and Charlie Ludington |
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Mark and Amy Thompson with their children, August and Mary Jeanne |
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(Seated) Elle Bortnick, Cari Chestnut, Taylor Ward, and Conner Teahan (standing) Pete Hanes, Diana Klote and Allie Hartman-Frost |
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Scott and Kim Mann, BOTAR president |
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Alex Bublitz, Chad Allen, Taylor Twibell, and Robbie Haden |
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