the right stuff
The “right stuff:” an inexpressible blend of
confidence, skill, decisiveness and fortitude.
A person can never know for certain that one possesses it.
One can only demonstrate—through misdeed or a split-second miscalculation—one's lack of it.From Remembering Tom Wolfe and The Right Stuff
by Margaret Weitekamp
Space History Department
Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
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~ THE RIGHT TEAM ~
On Thursday night,
our Corporate Council was joined by
Member Race Delegates from every SJUSA event
(that's 10 races plus our National Championship Final)
on a 3-hour Organizers' Summit conference call
to discuss and finalize SJUSA's 2019
3D Format
&
Rules and Regulations
The week before, our Advisory Committee
discussed the same matters on another lengthy conference call
with Corporate Council Members in attendance.
These individuals' input, criticism and comments were welcomed and
the SJUSA Corporate Council listened intently.
Modifications were made accordingly.
We are now ready to share the results of this collaborative and highly complex process with the Skijoring Community.
Go to www.skijorusa.com for details.
https://www.skijorusa.com/3d-format/
https://www.skijorusa.com/2019-sjusa-rules-regs/
We hope you will like what the Skijor USA Team is introducing for 2019,
or, if not,
we hope you at least keep an open mind to give the new structure a chance.
Again, THANK YOU to all who contributed to this process.
We applaud your dedication to the sport, the sacrifice of your time,
your positive spirit of camaraderie and your excitement for the future.
Thank you also for your patience as we grow.
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~ THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY ~
SJUSA Triple Cross Point Series
Competitors will now be able to designate teams to
nominate for points in three regions,
Northern, Central and Southern,
in order to qualify for our National Finals Championship
in West Yellowstone, Montana
on March 9th & 10th, 2019.
The entry fee per team is $30.
To enter go to:
https://www.skijorusa.com/nomination/
or
https://skijorusa.wufoo.com/forms/m1y55m1b165ugp3/
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~ THE RIGHT STORY ~
In a world of "fake news" and "disinformation",
Skijor USA is doing our best to correct any misconceptions.
Skijor USA is self-governing.
Our Advisory Council is consulted frequently, and
our Member Race Delegates are a very active part of our Alliance.
As the 2019 Skijoring Season unfolds,
our sport will be receiving more and more press.
We are committed to delivering to competitors and spectators alike
information that is factual, unbiased and that reflect positively on our sport
regardless of rivalries, tensions or past experiences.
This does not mean, however, that we are not ready to take appropriate action when we see something that is NOT factually correct
or damaging to our sport as a whole.
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~ THE RIGHT ANGLE ~
For over six months,
Skijor USA has been targeting regional and national sponsors.
This is a long and arduous process, we have discovered,
but we will not be deterred and will deliver success.
Major corporations have deadlines, submission parameters and stringent criteria that we are only now beginning to understand and incorporate into our national outreach program.
In the meantime, our local races continue to attract franchises associated with
larger national brands such as Ace Hardware, Napa Auto Parts,
Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply, AARP and many more.
We are pleased to announce
~ TRES RIOS ~
as an SJUSA National Sponsor for 2019.
Tres Rios Silver based in Llano, Texas
was founded in 1997. Their goal today remains the same as it was then… to provide a beautiful buckle made of German silver & jeweler's gold. They are entirely built by hand to ensure the highest quality found in the industry. With over 20 years in the buckle design field, it is with pride Tres Rios can now offer, not only traditional designs, but also a new line of contemporary styles, custom designed in a variety of shapes with hand-cut lettering & Swarovski crystals to add emphasis on color & individuality.
https://www.tresriossilver.com
THANK YOU! Tres Rios! for your support!
More sponsorship announcements will follow.
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~ THE RIGHT PARTNERSHIP ~
Skijor USA is now partnering with
Extreme Trail Riders Association
to bring our community of competitors, followers and fans the benefits of ETRA's program such as discounts for hotels, products and services
at a discounted membership rate.
Our events are now listed on ETRA's calendar and
our skijoring community will surely expand through this exciting collaboration!
https://extremetrailridersassociation.com
We will announce more details this week on Facebook and
in next week's newsletter!
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~ THE RIGHT INFO ~
Nearly ALL of Skijor USA's races
now have active websites and Facebook Pages
on which competitors can gather detailed information
and even begin to register for events.
Here are the links:
Helena, Montana
January 5 & 6
https://www.facebook.com/lastchanceskijoring/
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
January 12 & 13
http://www.jacksonholeskijoring.org
Butte, Montana
January 18 & 19
https://www.facebook.com/skijor.butte.75
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
January 25 & 26
https://www.steamboatskijoring.com
Kremmling, Colorado
February 2 & 3
Saratoga, Wyoming
February 9 & 10
http://www.saratogaskijoring.com
Columbia Falls, Montana
February 16 & 17
https://www.skijorcolumbiafalls.com
Pinedale, Wyoming
February 17 & 18
https://www.facebook.com/pinedalewintercarnival/
Midway, Utah
February 22 & 23
https://www.skijoringutah.com
Wisdom, Montana
February 23 & 24
West Yellowstone, Montana
March 9 & 10
http://skijorwest.com/SkiJor_West/Welcome.html
You can also find these links on Skijor USA's website.
https://www.skijorusa.com
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~ STAGE RIGHT~
Last Chance Skijoring~Race for the Gold
is having a Pre-Party
on Tuesday, Dec 18th from 8 PM - 11 PM
at the Lewis & Clark Brewing Company Taproom
"We're kicking off the skijoring seasong in style with the amazing eight-minute short movie by Eric Petersen. He followed Ebbie Hansen over the previous two skijoring seasons and the movie is compelling and emotional, but real. And then, we have the incredibly talented Trinity Seely. The definition of cowgirl, mother, poet, and artist, she writes and performs songs that real Montanans can identify with!"
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~ HOT OFF THE PRESS ~
Mark LaRowe is once again offering two 2019 calendars.
Both the "Western Scenic Calendar" and the "Rodeo Calendar"
are $25 and available online.
Images from both are featured above.
Go to this link to see all 24 images:
https://www.marklarowephotography.com/index/C0000JPIDa98xhNU
Email Mark at
Mark@MarkLaRowePhotography.com
to place your order!
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~ MORE THAN ONE MR. RIGHT! ~
Bridger Chambers
&
Ty Erickson
both distinguished themselves as fierce competitors at the
National Finals Rodeo this year!
Bridger, from Stevensville, Montana, who has skijored in
Wisdom's race finished 2nd overall in steer wrestling.
Ty, who calls Helena, Montana home, just married Cierra,
(CR Kunesh's sister and Ebbie Hansen's daughter),
who has competed in Helena's race.
Ty had a 1st place finish in the 9th round
and finished in 7th place worldwide.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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~ SAVE THE DATES ~
Corporate Council MeetingThursday, December 20th, 2018
Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, December 27th, 2018
Organizers' Summit
Thursday, January 3rd, 2019
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~ OUR "ORGANIC" NUMBERS ~
We have achieved over
860 Likes / 870 Follows
on Facebook.
Thank you for visiting our page!
Keep 'em coming!
Go to: https://www.facebook.com/skijorusa/
Thank you also for opening and subscribing to
our newsletter.
Your input is always welcome.
Please share announcements, comments or concerns at:
info@skijorusa.com
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JOR ON!
Your Team at Skijor USA
Mark, Levi, Loren, Dana, Bruce, Clay, Jerry and Josh
&
Your SJUSA Member Race Delegates
Photos courtesy of
Mark LaRowe