Happy April 1 NGRA!

It’s that time again so here I am reminding you of upcoming NGRA events planned for April as well as early May.  I certainly hope to see you all at our events and fundraisers.Las Vegas PRIDE is coming up this month, concluding with the Pride Parade on Friday, May 2, 2008 and the Pride Festival on Saturday, May 3, 2008.  NGRA is planning on being represented at both and we certainly do need the support of ALL of our members. 

We are planning on marching down the parade route alongside our mobile banner that was prominently featured at last years’ festival.  We are the premier organization in Las Vegas – let’s show them what we’ve got!

NGRA will also be staffing a booth at the 2008 Pride Festival at the Government Center.  I’m still in need of prizes that we can raffle off from the booth.  I know that many of you work for hotels, casinos, restaurants, and other businesses that have “goodies” that we can use.  Look in your closets and garages – there has got to be something there that you could part with that could make us some money for Rodeo!  Please look around and help us make this a big-time fundraiser for YOUR organization.  Contact me at flabuzz@cox.net and I’ll gladly make arrangements to take prizes off of your hands.Below is a line up of upcoming events for April.

Darren Wernette, Mr. NGRA 2008, 1st Runner Up

·         Friday, April 11, 2008 – “Udder Time at the Beach”  Charlie’s Las Vegas, 9:30

Co presented by NGRA and the Imperial Court, this is a prequel to the annual “Miss Cow Patty” contest

·         Saturday, April 12, 2008 – “Miss Cow Patty” Contest  Charlie’s Las Vegas, 9:30

Get ready to have some fun at this camp drag event, where the butch get glamorous, dressing up and performing to outrageous and over-the-top songs. Judging will cover talent and overall “Cow Patty-ness.” The winner will be CROWNED as Miss Cow Patty, with prize money being offered. If you’re interested in being this year’s Miss Cow Patty, please contact Eddy Krien at eddyskiva@yahoo.com or (702) 328-9627.

·         Monday, January 14, 2008 - NGRA Board of Directors Meeting LGBT Center, Commercial Center, 953 East Sahara Avenue, 6:30

Join us at The Center at 6:30 p.m. for the NGRA Board of Directors Meeting

.·         Monday, April 21, 2008 – NGRA General Membership Meeting  LGBT Center, Commercial Center, 953 East Sahara Avenue, 6:30

Join the NGRA for the monthly General Membership Meeting at the Center

·         Monday, April 21, 2008 – NGRA Rodeo Planning Committee Meeting   LGBT Center, Commercial Center, 953 East Sahara Avenue, 7:30

Stick around after the general membership meeting and learn about BigHorn Rodeo 2008

·         Saturday, April 26, 2008 - Cowboy Spring Break

Badlands Saloon, Commercial Center, 953 East Sahara Avenue 9:30

Join the NGRA Royalty team as we celebrate spring with this “beach party” fundraiser and show. Shorts and beachwear encouraged. No boots? No shirts? No problem!

·         Every Friday, NGRA Appreciation Night at Charlie’s

Join your NGRA family and friends at Charlie’s.  Wear your name badge or show your ID card for drink specials.