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Race Track Chaplaincy
of America
"Ministering to the horse racing
industry since 1972"
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2365 Harrodsburg Rd., Suite A120
Lexington, KY 40504
P: 859-410-7822 F: 859-219-1424
| Newsletter July 2013 |
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 | Pictured above: Ch. Craig Wiley (far left)
with Ch. Alberto Martinez of
Delta Downs (second from the right)
and a trainer and jockey |
Dear RTCA Supporter,
You will enjoy this newsletter. It is filled with exciting information about our Chaplains and the teams of RTCA who make things happen for our Lord. After 15 months as the Executive Director, I have had the opportunity to meet every Chaplain and many of our faithful volunteer Council members who assist with the important ministry outreach opportunities at our Race Tracks across the country. I have visited almost every race track where our Chaplains serve. I can tell you, that they are doing a fantastic job and truly give heart and soul to their ministry. They do this at low pay and next to no benefits, but not one Chaplain whom I visited said, "Chaplain Wiley, I need more pay, I need more benefits". It's just the opposite, after working long hours every day, they rejoice at the opportunity to bring God's word to people who need to hear the message of Jesus Christ our Lord. Every place I traveled, the people working at our race tracks told me how much they love and need their Chaplain. Praise the Lord! And our Chaplains are so thankful for the help they receive from their
Council members. They cannot do their ministry without their Council's faithful support and guidance. You can be proud of the work they do and commitment they bring. May God Bless you as you continue to pray, serve, and give to this vital and special ministry. Have a great summer.
-Chaplain Craig
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 White Horse Award Nominations Sought for WHA Luncheon
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America will honor racing's unsung heroes during its 11th annual White Horse Award Luncheon to be held in conjunction with the Breeders' Cup World Championships. The luncheon will be held on October 31, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, CA.
The primary award presented at the luncheon is the prestigious White Horse Award presented to an individual who has performed an act of heroism on behalf of human or horse. Other awards that will be presented are the Tribute of Excellence, a posthumous award presented to an individual who was preeminent in the horse racing industry overall, and the Community Service Award presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the welfare of those who work in the horse racing industry. Nominations are now being sought for the White Horse Award as well as the other two awards with a deadline of August 30. Visit us online at rtcanational.org/whitehorse for a nomination form or to find out more.
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 Spotlight on RTCA Board Member Bryan Kahue
Chaplain Bryan Kahue is one of three new RTCA board members this year. He serves as the Chaplains' Representative.
Bryan has been actively involved with RTCA since February 2010. In addition to his new role as Chaplains' Representative, Bryan serves as chaplain at Emerald Downs in Auburn, WA. He is also an associate pastor at Westhill Church in Auburn, WA, and served 22 years as an U.S. Army Officer. His other ministries include:
- Husband and Dad
- RTCA Nominating Committee Chair
- RTCA Chaplain School and Annual Meeting committee
- Elder for Westhill Church
- Sunday School teacher
- Home Bible Study Small Group Leader
- Missionary team member for a family that we recently sent to Japan.
- Community Garden project manager for our church, adjacent community, and elementary school.
- Men's ministry teacher (rotational)
Bryan received his BFA at the University of Hawaii and is currently pursuing his National Association of Nouthetic Counselor certification. He has attended various conferences such as Shepherd's Conferences and Northwest Ministry Conferences.
Bryan and his wife, Rona, currently reside in Tacoma, Washington. They have three grown children: Jesse 25, Rhyse 22, and Bryson 21. In whatever spare time Bryan can muster up, he enjoys spending it doing woodworking and playing sports. Please click here to read more about Chaplain Kahue.
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 Sponsorship Opportunities and Tickets are Available for the 11th Annual White Horse Award Luncheon
In Conjunction with Breeders' Cup World Championships, The Race Track Chaplaincy of America presents its 11th Annual White Horse Award Luncheon on Thursday, October 31, 10:30 a.m. in the Chandelier Room at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA. Featuring Barry Irwin of Team Valor International Owner of Animal Kingdom, Winner of the 2011 Kentucky Derby. If you have an interest in being a sponsor at this prestigious event, please call the National Service Center at 859-410-7822. |
Chaplain Michael Bingaman Offers Invocation Prayer
Chaplain Michael Bingaman from Retama Park in San Antonio, TX, was recently invited to start the day for the Texas State Senate with a prayer of invocation.
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High Tech on the Back Side
article by Todd Fuqua/Reporter for The Ruidoso Free Press
The backside of Ruidoso Downs Race Track is a mini city, filled with people from all across two countries working and playing.That includes more than a few sons and daughters that are out of school and needing some guidance. That's where the Racetrack Chapel comes in."This is a place to these kids a place to learn and grow," said Ruidoso Downs Chaplain Darrel Winter. "This isn't just play time, it allows the kids to learn and develop social skills. These are life lessons that they get from scripture. We try to convey that to the parents, all these things are important." Click here to read the full article
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 RTCA Apparel for Sale
Get RTCA gear for coworkers, family, and friends by visiting our apparel store online. Choose from shirts, hats, jackets, rain gear, and more. Various colors and styles to choose from. To visit our store, click here and enter RTCA2011 in the Access Company Store block.
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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.
Elizabeth (Beth) Price, 63, of Phoenix, AZ went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2013. Beth was born in Raton, NM on January 9, 1950 to the late Judge John B. and Martha T. Wright, and is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 43 years, Terry C. Price, sons Ray and Jeremy, daughter Becky, brother Jack Wright, 6 cherished grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Terry C. Price is the Council Presidents' Representative on RTCA's Board of Directors.
Walter Bay, 75, of Clare, MI, passed away on June 6, 2013. He was the owner and breeder of champion Quarter Horse Cold Cash 123 and track president of Mount Pleasant Meadows in Central Michigan. He and his wife, Carolyn, bred and raced Quarter Horses under the name T-Bill Stables. Bay was the owner and CEO of trucking company Tandem Transport Corp. He also served as president of the Michigan Trucking Assoc. in 1991, and was its chairman from 1992-1993.
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Daily Oats
Consume one of these
31 devotionals each day for a month. Each has a western or horse racing 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 Chaplain Pete Criswell, 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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Therefore, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord's work, knowing that
your labor in the Lord is not in vain -
1 Corinthian 15:58, HCSB
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(Pictured above)
Chaplain Alberto Martinez of Delta Downs, LA, baptizes a track worker
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| Upcoming Events |
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October 31, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Santa Anita Park
285 W Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
| RTCA National Golf Tournament
October 1, 2013
Griffin Gate Golf Club
1720 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
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| Prayer Requests |
Amazing things can happen when people come into agreement. Join with RTCA as we lift up these people in prayer: - Chaplain Waverly Parson's Daughter, Misti
- All our Chaplains and Councils
- RTCA Board of Directors
- Chaplain Ed Underwood's (Canterbury Park, MN) 91 year old father
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