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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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Council News
 We welcome the following Race Track Councils to the RTCA Family:
- Oaklawn Park Racetrack -AR
- Beulah Park Racetrack- OH
- Ruidoso Downs Racetrack - NM
We would love to help you get the word out about what your council is doing. Please click here to send us your story ideas and events.
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Daily Oats
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Consume one of these 31 devotionals each day for a month and we guarantee you'll be rearing and ready to run the "race of life." Each has a western or horseracing theme, accompanied by an appropriate Bible verse. The book features full color, fine art on a background of detailed leather tooling. Written by noted Texas Chaplain Sam Ed Spence, with contributions by Chaplains Pete Criswell and Ed Donnally, it makes a great gift. This one-of-a-kind book will be a welcome addition to anyone's coffee table or library.
Copies are available for a donation of $10 or more and additional copies can be ordered and mailed at the same price. Order yours today by calling 859-410-7822.
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Leading Sire Storm Cat Dies at Age 30
-Article by Blood-Horse Staff
Leading sire and grade I winner Storm Cat was euthanized April 24 at the Young family's Overbrook Farm near Lexington due to complications from infirmities of old age. He was 30 year old. He was buried at Overbrook Farm.
Storm Cat was bred and raced by William T. Young. During his racing career, he captured the Young America Stakes (gr. I) and finished second in the 1985 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) on the way to $570,610 in career earnings.
Storm Cat retired from racing in 1987 to stand at Overbrook Farm.
Click here to read more
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 The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer,
my God, my mountain where
I seek refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation,
my stronghold.
- Psalm 18:2, HCSB
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Successful Chaplain School hosted by RTCA Remington Park
Over 70 chaplains, volunteers, and guests participated in the annual Race Track Chaplaincy of America's Chaplain School held on April 4-6 in Oklahoma City, OK. The school featured guest speakers Ben Fike, and for the women's ministry, Carol Sallee.
The 2013 Chaplain School was a marvelous event for every participant, and the impact was both immediate and long-lasting, propelling RTCA into a much brighter and committed future.
This event and Saturday night's banquet would not have been possible without our generous sponsors: Dennis & Karen Wing of Oklahoma, Janet Vanbebber James of Oklahoma, Linder Oil & Gas of Texas, Millennium Farms of Kentucky, Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Assoc., RTCA Arizona Council, Remington Park of Oklahoma, RTCA Penn National Council of Pennsylvania, RTCA Remington Park Council of Oklahoma, Thoroughbred Racing Association, Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma, and Ben Hudson with Track Magazine of Texas.
RTCA would like to thank all those who participated in this year's event, as well as our guest speakers and special guests.
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2013 Annual Business Meeting Review
Race Track Chaplaincy of America's annual business meeting was held April 6, 2013 in Oklahoma City, OK. Our Father has blessed us in many areas this past year as evidenced by the reports at the meeting.
Some of the significant topics discussed were:
- The hiring and accomplishments of a new Executive Director, Chaplain Craig Wiley.
- Involvement and commitment of several Chaplains and Council Members in committees.
- Fully funded Council Accounts supporting all Affiliated Councils
- New Benevolence Policy and funded Benevolence Account.
- New Tithe Policy and funded Tithe Account.
- Adequate donations that allows for the funding of the ministry to support the work of our Chaplains.
- Redefinition of Region Director Responsibilities and Regions to improve communication between Councils, Chaplains and the National Office.
- God Honoring White Horse Award Banquet.
- Outstanding job of the Remington Park Council in hosting the Chaplain School and Business Meeting.
The following Board Members were elected to serve in 2013-2014:
- Gary Cartwright, President
- John Shumaker, Vice-President
- David Foley, Treasurer
- Michael Bingaman- Secretary
- Bryan Kahue- Chaplain Representative
- Terry Price- Council President Representative
- Amy Shumaker- Region Director Representative
- Karen Chavez- Women Representative
- Elliott Walden- Industry Representative
God truly blessed His Ministry this past year and we look forward to the coming year. We have had a few Councils re-affiliate with RTCA and we are in the process of assisting a new Chaplain program start up. The enthusiasm for His Ministry is building and there will be souls saved and disciples made through our Chaplains.
It is a privilege to serve. Many Blessings, Gary Cartwright RTCA Board President |
 Preventative Health Services Available to Councils Through Life Line Screening
Life Line Screening (LLS) is the nation's leading provider of community-based or onsite preventive health services. The company provides affordable, convenient, high-quality screenings that are essential to the early detection of risk for stroke, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and other conditions. These prevalent, serious conditions generally do not present symptoms until they are well established and causing significant health problems. Fortunately, these conditions can be detected by quick, painless non-invasive tests utilizing ultrasound and other methods.
LLS believe that the basic foundation to wellness is spiritual, social, emotional and preventive screenings. Our health promotion programs are and can improve an individual's quality of life while reducing overall health care costs. Screenings provide information to anyone on the back side or front side of the track that they would not have had before, bringing peace of mind that their health care is on the right track, or providing an early warning system that triggers lifestyle changes, medical engagement and can even save their lives.
Life Line Screening proposes that RTCA utilizes their diverse operational model to deliver access to their screening services for its back side Track individuals.
The 6 for Life Health Assessment PLUS package is a suggested screening package:
6 for Life Health Assessment Package PLUS:
Cholesterol and Glucose blood screening. Biometric screenings. Disease risk assessment for 6 chronic conditions PLUS Carotid Artery Disease screening.
For more information please contact Deb Yount-Woods, VP Business Development for Life Line Screenings, email: deb.woods@llsa.com or call: 515-321-1536.
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White Horse Award Nominees Sought
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America is now seeking nominations for the 2013 White Horse Award. Presented at our annual luncheon in conjunction with the Breeders' Cup
World Championships, the award recognizes a member of the racing industry who performs a heroic deed on behalf of horse or human. The winner is elected by major supporters of the White Horse Fellowship and others associated with racing.
 This year's luncheon will be held October 31, 2013, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, CA. Barry Irwin, Founder & CEO of Team Valor International, will be this year's special guest speaker. Click here for a nomination form |
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Artist Fred Stone's Zenyatta & Foal Prints Still Available
In October, a statue of the great Zenyatta was unveiled at Santa Anita Park in Southern California. This true to life statue is a beautiful replica of a great horse. In 2012, Zenyatta was recognized as the Horizon Award Horse of the Year and was the winner of the 2009 Breeders' Cup Classic. She beat the boys. This amazing horse won 19 of her 20 Graded Stakes races .
Zenyatta retired from racing in November 2010 and arrived at Lane's End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky in December 2010. On March 8, 2012, Zenyatta gave birth to a beautiful dark bay colt. To remember this occasion, the great equine artist, Mr. Fred Stone, painted "Born to Greatness-Zenyatta and Foal".
This beautiful print on Fine Art paper and signed by Fred Stone is still available for purchase for only $60 + $12 shipping and handling. Order your print today by calling (859) 410-7822.
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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.
 Jess Clay Meche, 21, of Rayne, LA, passed away April 11, 2013, as a result of a riding accident at Delta Downs in LA. He was a member of the Louisiana High School Rodeo Association, Louisiana Quarter Horses Breeder's Association, and the American Quarter Horse Association.
Jair Gutierrez, 2, of Louisville, KY, son of Jose & Areli Gutierrez, passed away April 23, 2013, as a result of an automobile accident. Both Jose & Areli Gutierrez are employees of American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer Steve Asmussen.
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