RTCA Chaplains Provide Assistance to
Backside Workers
Ministering to the horse racing
industry since 1972
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White Horse Awards Luncheon
WH Award recipient Jeremy
Best
Q & A with Chaplain Michael
Bingaman
In fulfillment of its mission to
make disciples for Jesus Christ,
61 RTCA Chaplains have
reported that so far in 2011,
they've had a tremendous
impact in the following ways:
1,123 worship services
602 Bible studies
251 baptisms and known salvations
By supporting the RTCA National Service Center, you help us
serve chaplains better in these and other important ministry
efforts.
2011 White Horse Awards Luncheon
White Horse Award
recipient
Jeremy Best
Jeremy Best received the 201 1 White Horse Aw ard
from
RTCA board chair Gary Cartw right
Each year, the RTCA presents
the White Horse Award as a
way to honor someone in the
racing industry who performed
a heroic act on behalf of
human or horse. This year's
recipient is Jeremy Best.
A valet and worker on the
starting gate crew at
Remington Park, Best risked
his own life to help rescue
legendary 69-year-old Quarter
Horse rider Roy Brooks.
Master of Ceremonies Coach D
Robinson (left) greeted 145
guests November 3 at the 9th
annual RTCA White Horse Award
ceremony at Churchill Downs.
The auction and luncheon raise
funds in support of racetrack
ministry and chaplain training.
Two outstanding individuals and one organization were
honored for their contribution to horse racing and for their
benefit to mankind.
The award recipients were:
White Horse Award - Remington's Jeremy Best (see sidebar
story about Jeremy)
He also rescued his 83-yearold neighbor, Beverly Bay, who
was pinned under her car.
Tribute to Excellence - the late Pimlico legend Chick Lang
Community Service Award - National Horsemen's Benevolent
& Protective Association
Click here to read the story of
Jeremy's heroics.
Bill Casner, owner of Well
Armed and winner of the 2009
Dubai World Cup, gave a
moving keynote address about
the story of Well Armed, born
the same day as his late
daughter Karri.
Council News
Susan and Bill Casner
"Well Armed carried Susan and
me to the highest mountain top
we've ever been on," Casner said. "He had what my dear
mother referred to as gumption."
Ed Underwood (pictured in
white shirt on far left) with wife
Patrice (between man in green
shirt and woman in blue coat)
and others dedicate the cross
at the Dean Kutz memorial
Chapel at Canterbury Park
pictured below.
For the complete story and more photos click here
Chaplains School and Annual Meeting March 14-18, 2012
The 2012 CSAM is beginning to take
shape. The Arizona council is very
excited to be the host council and is
looking forward to showing off some of
what their state has to offer.
The Winners Federation will host its
annual convention before the meeting
and will offer classes specifically for
race track chaplains on Wednesday, March 14.
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your IRA
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extended a law for the third
time that allows people 70 ½
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directly from their IRAs through
the end of 2011. Learn more
by contacting Paul Ransdell at
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Please pray that God will direct the CSAM committee as to
what God desires to take place, and that the classes and the
fellowship will uplift all who attend.
Look for more exciting information to come.
To sponsor a session or event, contact us at
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Q & A with Chaplain Michael Bingaman
of Retama Park
We recently asked Chaplain Michael
Bingaman about his experiences,
challenges and accomplishments as
Chaplain at Retama Park in Selma, TX.
For the full story, click here.
RTCA Board of
Directors
Mr. Gary Cartwright, President
Ch. John Shumaker, Vice
President
Mr. David Foley, Treasurer
Ch. Mike Bingaman, Secretary
Mr. Don Dean, Council
Presidents Representative
Ch. Humberto Chavez,
Chaplains Representative
Ch. Lee Alphen, Women's
Representative
Ms. Arnie Frazee, Regional
Directors Representative
Dr. Paul Ransdell, Interim
Executive Director
Also, click here to watch an interview
with Chaplain Michael and learn more
about Texas' Racetrack Chaplains.
In Memorium
Please join us in offering condolences to the
families of these friends of RTCA who have
recently passed away.
Mace Siegel
"A prominent owner of thoroughbred racehorses who was
considered a godfather of Southern California horse racing for
his role as an advocate for the sport." Mace was a great
supporter and friend to RTCA for many years.
Norma Stone
"Wife of leading American equine artist Fred Stone and a part
of her husband's art business and philanthropy for 35 years."
Fred annually supplies his artwork for RTCA's silent auction
at the White Horse Luncheons.
Martha "Marti" Crayton
"A hardworking White Horse Awards volunteer for five years"
and lifetime resident of Irving, TX.
Race Track Chaplaincy of America
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