This document outlines the points and awards system for the 40 Something Cowgirls organization. Members can earn points across six divisions for activities like recruiting new members, attending events, creative submissions, and chapter participation. Points are not based on judging but rather participation. At the end of each year, members in each division can win prizes like saddles, buckles, apparel or cash based on their total points. The top individuals and chapters in each division are recognized.

1. 4TSC Points & Awards Points & Awards System Cowgirls & Queens

2. National High Point Awards to Cowgirls & Queens Each year at 40 Something Cowgirls gives away thousands of dollars worth of prizes and awards to our Cowgirl members in six (6) Divisions. Saddles, Buckles, Tack, Apparel, Cash and more are handed out to Cowgirls based simply on participation. No Judged shows or rating cards here. All Cowgirls are created equal. By simply participating in the Divisions of their choice and encouraging other members to do so Cowgirls can enjoy the many benefits of membership.

3. Who is Eligible for points?

5. Points are awarded based on participation, not by judging.

6. Cowgirl Chapters are eligible for awards at the Chapter level.

8. Point Divisions Points are awarded to Members in six (6) Divisions Membership & Sponsorship Events Creativity Special Chapters Queens

9. Division one (1) Membership & Sponsorship Cowgirls are awarded 15 points for every new member she brings into the club and 25 points for every sponsor she refers that becomes an “Official” 40 Something Cowgirls partner. When new members sign up online, on the phone, by mail or in person they are asked what Cowgirl member referred them so points can be given. Cowgirls will be notified by email when points from this division are awarded.

10. Division Two (2) Events Points are awarded in this Division based on the number of Cowgirl members attending a sanctioned cowgirl event. Be it a riding or non-riding event, points are awarded the same to each Cowgirl attending (Queens excluded). Hosting an event will gain you 10 points more as shown in the table below. (Hosting is someone other than the Queen, Queens are not eligible) See Table on next slide.

11. Division Two (2)

12. Division Three (3) Creativity 5 points are awarded in this Division for member contributions that are submitted in writing by mail or email AND are chosen and used by Cowgirl Headquarters. Submissions will not be acknowledged over the phone or in person. Eligible submission can include but are not limited to ideas for the newsletter, event ideas, photos, recipes, cowgirl poetry, and ideas in general, etc.

13. Division Four (4) Special Division Points and Awards in this Division are given at the discretion of Cowgirl Headquarters.

14. Division Five (5) Chapters Awards in this Division are given in three (3) categories: Most Active Chapter Largest Chapter c) Most Charitable Chapter

15. Division Six (6) Queens Points awarded in this Division are based on participation in Divisions 1 and 3. Queens are also awarded points based on the number of Cowgirls attending her Chapters event. Additional points are awarded the Queen for hostess development. See table on next slide.

16. Division Six (6)

17. Awards

18. Overall Hi Point (Cowgirls) Hi point Champion Trophy Saddle · Reserve Hi point Reserve Champion Buckle · 2nd runner up trophy breast collar · 3rd runner up trophy back cinch buckles · Honorable Mention 1 yr membership fee Queens are awarded Hi Pt in Division 6.

19. Divisions 1,2 & 3 Hi point Champion Trophy Buckle · Reserve Hi point Custom Headstall · 2nd runner up 1 yr membership fee Queens are eligible in Divisions 1 & 3

20. Division 4 Awards in this division are given at the sole discretion of Cowgirls Headquarters.

21. Division 5 (Chapters) Most Active Chapter Champion Trophy Plaque Reserve Champion Trophy Certificate Largest Chapter Champion Trophy Plaque ·Reserve Champion Trophy Certificate Most Charitable Chapter · Champion Trophy Plaque · Reserve Champion Trophy Certificate

22. Division 6 Hi Point Queen Hi point Champion Trophy Saddle · Reserve Hi point Reserve Champion Buckle · 2nd runner up trophy breast collar · 3rd runner up trophy back cinch buckles · Honorable Mention 1 yr membership fee

23. Due to the size of our organization and the fact that we are world-wide, awards will be mailed directly to the winners. The 2010 Year End Awards shall also be posted on our 4TSC website and FaceBook page along with member’s pictures & bios.

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