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Waddie Spirit Award

Last year's END of TRAIL found waddies from all over the country traveling to Founders Ranch, New Mexico to help celebrate in the cowboy spirit by volunteering their time and hard work to make this year’s celebration the biggest and best to date. The waddies received the symbolic $1 a day and feed for their hard work, but as anyone who has ever been a waddie knows, they deserve more.

The Single Action Shooting Society, and the Waddie staff, Wildshot and Bighorn, wish to again acknowledge an exceptional Waddie with a SASS Deluxe Belt Buckle engraved with the title: WADDIE SPIRIT. Additionally, the Waddie’s name will be engraved on a plaque of appreciation, which will hang at the SASS Headquarters for all to view.

Past Waddie Spirit Award Recipients:

2002 - Lobo Blanco, SASS #3808

2003 - Night Hunter, SASS #14043

2004 - Fancyfree, SASS #23612

2005 - Footloose, SASS #1797

2006 - Shane Colt, SASS #8262 and Green Bay, SASS #1400

2007 - Laylow Curley, SASS #57501

2008 - Twinkie Bodin, SASS #56459

2009 - Captain Cooper, SASS #43639

2010 - Verda Valeria, SASS #76267

2011 - Riverside Ruger, SASS #324

THANKS PARDNER, FOR CHOOSING TO RIDE THE TRAIL WITH US

Bighorn, Waddie Ramrod

WADDIES are an important part of the success of END of TRAIL and this year you will be needed more than ever. We are asking you to 'sign on' for a minimum of 16 hours for END of TRAIL.

Important Note: A participant badge will be required for everyone entering the END of TRAIL Event Compound. WADDIES bringing family members will need to purchase Guest or Conventioneer Badges for family members planning on entering the END of TRAIL Compound.

Camping and Automobile parking for WADDIES is free in the designated WADDIE Camping Area. No hook-ups, but chemical toilets are available. Camping is restricted to one RV or one tent and one car per site. Camping passes are required to be placed in your camp vehicle(s).
Shifts are generally as follows: Shift 1: 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Shift 2: 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Shift 3: 5:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Start and quitting times depend on your work area.
You must work a minimum of four hours in the morning to receive a breakfast and lunch ticket. A dinner ticket is also provided for all-day help. (8 Hours)
Come to the WADDIE SHACK and see the Ramrod. You will check-in and receive your assignment. You will be directed to the person in charge of the area(s) where you are scheduled to work. They will provide work schedules, job descriptions, and all other information necessary for you to do your job.
As a hard workin' WADDIE, you earn $1 a day and found (food). The $1 a day and a WADDIE gift will be given to you at END of TRAIL.
ALL WADDIES must be in period cowboy attire at all times. You may wear firearms ONLY when you are wearing your WADDIE badge (no live ammo). WADDIES are invited to all evening events.

Waddie Shooting Costume Award:

How could we ever run a successful END of TRAIL without the hard work of these volunteers? Therefore, they should have a Waddie Costume Award! We will give a Waddie Shooting Costume Award to a male and female waddie, first place only!

Waddie Sign-Up

Online Waddie Sign Up Form

(Please note: While all help is appreciated, Waddies must be able to work a complete five and one half (5.5) hour shift for a minimum of three (3) days. Preference will be given to Waddies who commit to complete work assignments as described below)

* Today's Date:

* Alias:

* SASS#:

* Name:

* Address:

* City:

* State:

* Zip:

E-mail:

* Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

I will need a Camping Space: RV or Tent (Waddie Camping is in the designated Waddie Camping Area)

Tent RV If RV, please enter RV length:

In Case of emergency contact:

* Name:

* Relationship:

* Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

I understand I will be assigned to work a complete shift for each work day at END of TRAIL. I understand I am not an employee of SASS, END of TRAIL or Founders Ranch and any duties I perform are as a volunteer. I understand I must volunteer a minimum of three days to qualify as an END of TRAIL Waddie.

* I have read and understand the statement above

Many jobs at END of TRAIL require physical labor. Are there any physical conditions to be taken into consideration in arranging volunteer assignments for you?

* Yes No

If "Yes," please explain:

Previous Waddie Experience:

Please indicate days available.
(END of TRAIL Waddie positions are limited and not guaranteed. Assignments will be made for each work area based on a combination of application filing, previous experience and special skills. Your selection does not guarantee you a place on any specific Posse and you may be assigned to a different group if your selected work area is full. Drivers must have a valid drivers license from their home state.)

* Waddie Work Areas:

Available for evening shifts?
* Yes No

Pre-END of TRAIL Posse	Thur 6/14	Fri 6/15	Sat 6/16	Sun 6/17	Mon 6/18
Pre-END of TRAIL Posse
The Pre-END of TRAIL Posse are those who arrive prior to the main weekend and want to work. The Posse will be assigned to any and all tasks at hand including set up, decoration, food prep and layout.
Awards/Prizes/Contests	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon

The Awards/Prizes Posse will handle all shooter drawing prize distribution. They will display and distribute all prizes and will safeguard all prizes, prize firearms, raffle firearms and items. The Awards/Prizes Posse will manage awards and will be on hand for all award presentations including costume contests, dance contests, and Sunday Awards program. They will safeguard and inventory all trophies, plaques and bronzes and will provide and display awards for every presentation. The Contests Posse will coordinate and administer all END of TRAIL contests including Dance, Trivia, and the variety of Costume contests. They will work closely with the Prizes and Awards Posse to insure prompt delivery of awards for all contests. The Contests Posse will also coordinate all contests awards that are presented at the Sunday Awards Ceremony.
Decorations & Aesthetics	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
Decorations & Aesthetics
The Decoration Posse will be responsible for set up and decoration of The Big Tent, Belle Union, Tijeras Coral, and SASS Sponsors Tent. They will handle the placement of all decoration props and insure the event tents are clean and set in time for scheduled events.
Mounted Shooting/Arena Support	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
Mounted Shooting/Arena Support
The Mounted Shooting/Arena Maintenance Posse will be responsible for arena setup and breakdown. The Posse will work directly with the Mounted Match Directors and will help in all areas of the Mounted Shoot production.
Parking/Camping/Gate Control	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
Parking/Camping/Gate Control
The Parking/Camping/Tent Camping/Gate Control Posse will be the largest Posse at END of TRAIL. This Posse will work in three shifts and will be responsible for the management of all ingress and egress of gates, vehicles and campers on Founders Ranch. This Posse will place all vehicles and campers and will direct all traffic on the Ranch.
Ramrod Posse	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
Ramrod Posse
The Ram Rod Posse will be a flexible group not afraid to get their hands dirty. This Posse will help SASS and other Posses in a variety of areas and will be a quick and efficient group that works directly for Bighorn, the Waddie Ramrod.
Receptions/Bars/Hospitality	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
Receptions/Bars/Hospitality
The Receptions/Bars/Hospitality/Provisions Posse will be responsible for stocking all receptions, bars and hospitality areas. They will supply provisions for special events and receptions and will support the Belle Union Posse. This Posse will also acquire, administer and safeguard all event provisions including beer, ice, soft drinks, water, snacks and associated supplies.
Registration/Administration	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
Registration/Administration
The Registration/Administration Posse will work in the SASS Admin booth during the distribution of participant sign up packets. The Posse will assist the SASS Hands in giving out packets and helping with associated tasks.
Belle Union Posse	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
Belle Union Posse
The Belle Union Posse will work the Belle Union from opening to closing Wednesday through Saturday nights. The BU Posse will help manage and stock the Belle and serve as bartenders, supply seargents and will set up, break down and maintain the Belle for the duration of END ot Trail.
Transportation/Driver	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
Transportation/Driver
The Transportation Posse will consist of one Wrangler and six drivers. Posse responsibilities include driving people movers, fueling vehicles, vehicle maintenance, daily safety checks, maintaining schedule, and vehicle storage. The Posse will work in three 5.5 hour shifts.
Post Event Wrap Up	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
Post Event Wrap Up

First time Waddie?
Shooting END of TRAIL?
Conventioneer?
Junior (Age)

Please let us know your age and any experience or Special Skills:

Comments:

*Please enter the code in the box to the right. It is not case-sensitive.

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