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Ministering to the horse racing industry since 1972
info@rtcanational.org
859.410.7822
www.rtcanational.org
2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A-120
Lexington, KY 40504
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Gifts of Time and Treasure: Priceless
Your support is invaluable to our many ministries and Chaplains.
To volunteer, or to make a charitable gift of support, contact us at (859) 410-7822, or donate online rtcanational.org.
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Are You Sharing Your Good News?
| Share your stories and newsworthy information with others. What would you like to share with other RTCA Councils and supporters. We'd be happy to add that information to our newsletter which reaches 800+ people. Just email your information and pictures to info@rtcanational.org
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| Pray For Our Race Tracks |
- For our Councils
 - For our Chaplains
- For our outreach to each race track we serve
- Safety for jockeys, maintenance workers, and frontside & backside workers
- For the salvation of souls working in our race track community
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Chaplaincy School, April 4-5, 2013
Chaplains and their spouses are invited to a time of renewal during the Chaplaincy School April 4-5, at the Waterford Marriott Hotel in Oklahoma City. A special rate of $109 per night plus tax has been negotiated. Reservations can be made by calling the Marriott at 800-228-9290 and identifying yourself as attending RTCA's Chaplaincy School. The theme of the school this year is "Embracing Our Mission With Commitment and Compassion." Two days prior to the school, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Winner's Federation is having a training session at the Marriott. Chaplains are invited with a separate registration form and encouraged to attend this training session. The Chaplaincy School planning committee has been working on this special event and knows it will be a refreshing and informative time for you. We are excited to have Reverend Ben Fike lead us in training on Thursday and Friday. Additional information including invitations will be going out soon.
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Reverend Ben Fike
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For 22 years Ben was a pastor and established churches in Central and Northern CA. Since 1988, he has been traveling to churches in USA and several other countries as an itinerant minister. He ministers to leadership teams, pastors, elders, and speaks to numerous church groups. He also speaks to the business community on
leadership and vision. He teaches on the Kingdom of God, prayer and contemplation, arts and worship, and other topics. Ben is also a writer and artist. He and his wife Roz, live in Westcliffe, Colorado.
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We Need Your Input for the
Chaplaincy School
The Chaplaincy School committee is in the process of finalizing the content of the Chaplain School. We value your opinion and would appreciate your input. Please send your ideas to Chaplain Esten Leonard at esten.leonard@yahoo.com or call him at (405) 419-4455.
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WHA 2012 Painted Ponies Artists
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At the recommendation and coordination of Amy
Shumaker, Region Director Representative, Race Track Chaplaincy of America's (RTCA) Board of Directors, RTCA added three Trail of Painted Ponies figurines to its 2012 White Horse Award silent auction. These particular auction items were a great success!
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Each unique figurine was meticulously hand painted by two talented artist, Laura
Robinson of Minnesota, and Tesha Hammonds of Colorado, each with their own story to tell.
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RTCA Affiliation - Joined Together in Common Purpose
by RTCA Executive Director Craig N. Wiley
 United in a common bond, Race Track Chaplaincy Councils across the United States, in affiliation with the National Service Center show the oneness of purpose for Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA). From New York to California and from Michigan to Florida, our teams of affiliated Chaplains and Councils provide outstanding ministry to horsemen and women who toil daily on our race tracks across America.
Affiliation with Race Track Chaplaincy of America offers several key benefits:
1. Chaplain recruiting, screening, approval, and assistance with placement
2. Chaplain education and development
3. Council funding for education, evangelism, meetings, and women's ministry
4. A Council Manual to assist with operational policies and procedures
5. A Benevolence fund to assist Chaplains of Affiliated Councils
6. Unified and professional representation to the horse racing industry
7. Communication in a variety of ways to keep our Affiliated Councils and Chaplains informed
8. Opportunity to recommend ministries in the horse industry for financial support and deserving individuals for the White Horse Award
9. Special Risk Accident Insurance (accidental death & dismemberment) for all affiliated RTCA Chaplains & Council Presidents.
These benefits are only available to our affiliated Councils and their Chaplains. We welcome any race track Chaplaincy program who is not affiliated with RTCA to contact us to discuss the benefits of affiliation. I can be reached at cwiley@rtcanational.org or call 859-410-7822. I look forward to hearing from you.
Together, we are One Team, One Mission, called to serve all those who are involved in the horse racing industry, based on the belief that it is God's desire that every person, including those in the horse racing industry, should have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, resulting in a life that is full and abundant in its nature and eternal in its scope.
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In Memoriam
 Please join us in offering condolences to the families of these friends of RTCA who have recently passed away.
Jim Lee Thompson, 54, of Merino, CO, passed away Jan. 4, 2013, in Sterling, CO. Jim was born Feb. 25, 1958, in Sterling, to Leon R. and Lorraine Lea (Harn) Thompson. He graduated from Merino High School in 1976 and continued his education at Northeastern Junior College. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Willard and later attended Cowboy Bible Church of Brush. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and was a Colorado State High School Rodeo Association steer wrestling champion.
Wayne Whalen, 27, of Ft. Erie, Canada, passed away Dec. 31, 2012, in a training accident in Charles Town, WV. Wayne was a well-known face on the backstretch at Fort Erie Race Track. He worked as a training rider working out horses in the mornings and for the track itself saddling the thoroughbreds on race days. Whalen had grown up hanging out with family members who worked at the Fort Erie Race Track stables.
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